Core Faculty BMS

Director Prof. (Dr.) Shalini Sinha

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Name : Dr. Shalini Sinha
Email ID : director@sfimar.org
Designation : Director Prof. (Dr.) Shalini Sinha
Department : MMS
Qualification : Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Management, M.Phil. ( Economics) from Centre for Economic Studies

Faculty Profile

Name : Dr. Shalini Sinha
Email ID : director@sfimar.org
Designation : Director Prof. (Dr.) Shalini Sinha
Department : MMS
Qualification : Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Management, M.Phil. ( Economics) from Centre for Economic Studies and Planning, School of Social Science, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, , MA in Economics (Gold Medallist) , MBA (HRM) ,BA(Hons.) Economics from Miranda House, Delhi University, & cleared University Grants Commission’s Junior Research Fellowship cum NET examination, Senior Executive Management Programme from IIM-Raipur.

Brief Profile

She is an ardent educator with three decades of experience spanning across academic, research, and administrative domains, possessing excellent skills to maintain high standards of achievement, behaviour, discipline, and punctuality; and organizing, implementing, and monitoring academic programmes and developmental activities for students and faculty. Her strengths include developing immersive, experiential curricula, observing and evaluating students’ progress, and creating favourable learning environments for learners. She has been a proven catalyst in conducting various workshops, seminars, FDPs, and conferences. She possesses expertise in designing and implementing new courses and curricula, ameliorating revenues, and developing new infrastructures. She possesses excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills with abilities in complex stakeholder and people management.

She is an esteemed academician, having the distinction of being associated with important professional associations such as the Indian Society for Training and Development and the Bhopal Management Association. Before joining St. Francis Institute of Management & Research, Dr. Sinha was associated with Technocrats Institute of Technology (MBA), Bhopal, as Director. The T.I.T. MBA has achieved many milestones during her tenure. Before this, she served few renowned management institutes as a programme leader /HOD such as Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai , NRI Institute of information Science & Technology-MBA, Bhopal . In past ,she has also been associated with C. Rajagopalachari Institute of Mgmt. (UTD) B.U. ,Bhopal, B.M. Ruia Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai and M.D. Shah College of Arts & Commerce, Malad, Bombay .She gained excellent international exposure as Program Leader-International Program for the International Collaborative Undergraduate Programme of the Fox School of Business, Temple University, USA, and the International Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programme of Lancaster University Management School, U.K., at the Welingkar Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai. She also visited Lancaster University Management School (U.K.) and New Castle Business School (U.K.) in May 2008 for a faculty interaction programme. Further, as Dissertations Supervisor for New Castle Business School, Northumbria University, U.K. she gained exposure to the international standards of academic research which held her in good stead while guiding PhD theses as the research supervisor at Barkatullah university ,Bhopal. She was also part of the study team for the Second Finance Commission of Madhya Pradesh that finalised the budgetary estimates for the rural and urban self-governing bodies of the state and even completed Executive Certificate Programme in Senior Management from IIM-Raipur.

Key Skills

Institute Management

Strategic Planning

Program Management Research

Curriculum Development

Student Performance Management

Liaison & Coordination

Training and Career Development

Instructional Practices

Resource optimisation

People Management

Certifications

1. Successfully completed a 5 day an online MDP on “Data Analysis using R” organized by Amity Business School, Amity University Haryana

2. Attended a six-day workshop on ‘Research Methodology & Statistical Analysis using SPSS organized by Mittal Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai.

3. Participated in Seventeenth Case writing workshop held at Prestige Institute of Management & Research, Indore.

4. Participated in Faculty Development Programme on “Supply Chain Management” at Mahakal Institute of Management (MIM), Ujjain.

5. Visited Lancaster University, U.K. & North Umbria university, U.K. for faculty Development Programme

6. Participated in Seminar on “Impact of Structural Adjustment Programme on Employment in India” held at SNDT University, Bombay by P.G. Department of Economics on 17th & 18th February 1994

Dr. Sinha’s core competency lies in his tremendous organisational skills, which are exemplified by the various events that she has organised in terms of training programmes, including an international training programme, and seminars. She is often invited in the capacity of keynote speaker, guest of honour, guest speaker, etc. at various conferences, seminars, workshops, etc. Dr. Sinha is also a former member of the University Selection Committee at Barkatullah University. She was a Member of Ad-hoc Board of Studies in Management and has contributed significantly towards the syllabus revision in the area of Management. She is a recognised guide for Ph.D. students in the subject of management studies and an external examiner and referee for M.Phil. and Ph.D. students at renowned business schools.

Experience

Nearly 28 years of rich expertise spanning across research, academic, and administrative domains with a flair for modern methodologies while adhering to quality standards.

Research & Publication

S.No	Article	Publication/ Presentation
1	The Significance of Employee empowerment for contemporary Business	Published in book entitled, ‘Turnaround Strategies in Business ISBN 978-93-92212-37-6 Published by Pehle Pahal Prakashan pp 48-54,2014
2	‘Integrated Marketing Communication Approach and Indian Tourism Industry	Chapter published in the book entitled, ‘Services-Trends & Insights published by Wisdom Publications, pp 46-53
3	‘The transition from Industrial Relations to Employee Relationship Management	Journal of Business Analysis ,ISSN: 2231-1165, Volume 2, pp23-36,2012
4	‘From the Great Depression to the Current Global Meltdown: Is Separation of Banking Activities or Stronger Regulation the answer?	Management Research Journal , Prabandhan & Taqniki ,ISSN no.0974-8563 , (August, 2012
5	‘IT-BPO an Emerging Trend	Conference Proceedings of National Conference on Emerging Trends in Retail Management‘,ISBN no.9789380834634 ,pp356- 340 ,April, 2012.
6	Role of Human Resource Management in Public Sector Enterprises	Journal of Business Analysis , ISSN: 2231-1165, pp247-254, April, 2011
7	‘Microfinance in India: Significance, need & Challenges	Journal of Business Analysis, ISSN: 2231-1165, pp 23-28 in April, 2011.
8	‘Venture Capital: The contemporary source of project finance in an era of global economic meltdown	Chapter in the book Global Economic Meltdown: “Response, Resilience & Revival Strategies by Indra Publishing House, 2011
9	“International Marketing of Global brands: the Issue of Localization versus standardization	Management Research Journal, Prabandhan &Taqniki, ISSN no. 0974-8563,(October, 2010).
10	“Some Issues in Working Capital Management”	Management Research Journal, Prabandhan &Taqniki , ISSN no. 0974-8563, October, 2009
11	“Business ethics-issues &challenges	“PROUDYGIKI &PRABANDHAN,2007
12	“Recent Trends in Industrial Development of Madhya Pradesh	National Conference on 15th –16th March 2005, Crescent Institute of Management, Bhopal.
13	“Quality of Management Education”	National conference on “Quality of Higher Education : Privatization & Distance Education” at continuing Education & Extension Programme Department, Barkatullah University, Bhopal held on 17th -18th February, 2005.
14	Presented a paper entitled “Management by Human Values”	2nd National Conference on “Mapping for Excellence : Challenges Ahead”, conducted on 22nd & 23rd January, 2005 at Pioneer Institute of Professional Studies, Indore.
15	Presented a paper on ‘Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management’	Second PIMR International Conference on Glocalisation through Quality Initiatives Prestige Institute of Management & Research, Indore on 28th 29th Jan, 2008.
16	Talent Management: – The contemporary HR issue	‘International Research Conference on Management, Banking and Finance 2012’ conducted by Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) to be held on 5th & 6th March, 2012 at The Oberoi, Nariman Point, Mumbai.
17	‘A Critical Study of The Relationship Among the Financial Markets in Asian Countries’	Mumbai Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai in August 2014.
18	Women Entrepreneurship in India	AIMS International Conference in Hyderabad in Dec, 2008.
19	‘Managing Workplace Diversity’	Fifth International Conference at Rajiv Academy for Technology &Management, Mathura on ‘Internationalization of Business in Changed Environment’ on February12-14, 2009.
20	The Phenomenon of Financial integration: Importance, Indicators & Evidence	National Seminar at national conference at Mumbai Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai in May,2015.
21	The Significance of Agricultural Diversification in India	Annual Conference of Madhya Pradesh Economic Association on 14-15 March.2015

Books published

1. ‘Dynamics of Employee Relationship Management: A case study in Public Sector (2013) , ISBN- 10: 3639510534 & ISBN-13: 978-3639510539 co-authored with Ms. Roopali Bajaj, published by Scholars’ Press ,AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG Heinrich-Böcking-Str. 6-8,66121, Saarbrücken, Germany

2. ‘A critical study of Interrelationships between Asian Financial Markets’ (2015) , ISBN-13: 978-659-79402- 5, published by Scholars’ Press ,AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG Heinrich-Böcking-Str. 6-8,66121, Saarbrücken, Germany

Patent

‘Social-Emotional loneliness and life satisfaction’, Application number:202221045955A, Publication date:26/8/2022

Prof. (Dr.) G Ramesh

Profile

Name: Dr. G Ramesh
Email ID: gramesh@sfimar.org
Designation: Professor and Deputy Director
Department: MMS
Qualification: M.Sc. (Applied Science), M.B.A , M.Phil. Ph.D., FDP (IIM, Indore), DMC, NET

Faculty Profile

Name : Professor Deepa Prajapati
Email ID : deepa_bms@sfimar.org
Designation : Asst. Professor
Department : BMS
Qualification : MMS(Finance).

Brief Profile

Deepa Prajapati is an Assistant Professor at St. Francis Institute of Management and Research. She holds a Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) and a Master of Management Studies (MMS) in Finance. With 7 months of corporate experience, Deepa brings practical insights to her teaching, which spans over 2 years. She specializes in financial subjects such as Financial Accounting, Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, Operations Research, and Risk Management. Deepa is dedicated to fostering a comprehensive understanding of finance among her students, equipping them with the skills needed for success in the financial sector.

Experience

2 Year Corporate – 8 Months in Academic

Research & Publication

2 Research paper Published

Prof. CA. Prachi Malgaonkar

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Name : Dr. Ganga Susheel Warriar Email ID : ganga@sfimar.org Designation : Assistant Professor Department : MMS Qualification : PhD, IGIDR, Mumbai; PGDM, IIM Bangalore; BTech, IIT Mumbai.

Faculty Profile

Name : Dr. Ganga Susheel Warriar
Email ID : ganga@sfimar.org
Designation : Assistant Professor
Department : MMS
Qualification : PhD, IGIDR, Mumbai; PGDM, IIM Bangalore; BTech, IIT Mumbai.

Brief Profile

Dr. Ganga Susheel Warriar holds a Ph.D. in Business Economics (Commerce) from University of Mumbai, Master of Philosophy in Commerce from SNDT Women’s University, Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from University of Mumbai. She has qualified UGC NET and SET examinations. She has completed Online Faculty Induction Program from UGC – HRDC, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Online interdisciplinary refresher course on research methodology and data analysis from Teaching learning centre, Ramanujan college, University of Delhi and UGC AND HRDC sponsored Online short term course on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and start up from GOA university.

Before her teaching career, which spans over a decade, Dr. Warriar was associated with various corporates, including eHorizon India Pvt. Ltd., Ace Hygiene, Vector Modular System (I) Pvt. Ltd., and M/s Air Serco Pvt. Ltd. Since 2010, she has been dedicated to teaching and has instructed on subjects such as Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Production and Total Quality Management, Introduction to Financial Accounting, Marketing Management, and Ethics and Governance.

Dr. Warriar has also published research papers in various national and international conferences. She is a recipient of the Best Research Paper Award at an international conference organized by the Centre for Innovation, Incubation, and Entrepreneurship in association with the Department of Management Studies at KES Shroff College of Arts and Commerce. Additionally, she successfully completed a minor research project with a grant from the University of Mumbai.

Experience

10 years in Corporate and 14 years in Academics

Research & Publication

1. Published a co-authored research paper on “Influence of Online Reviews & Customer testimonials on Restaurant business: A Study on Customer Decision-making Processes” in Journal of nonlinear analysis and optimization: Theory and Applications, ISSN: 1906-9685, Vol.15, Issue.1, No.5:2024

2. Published a research paper on “An empirical study on the impact of work-schedule on employee engagement: a retreat to Karasek’s Job Demand-Control model” in Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies, Online ISSN- 2278-8808, Print ISSN-2319-4766, Journal Impact Factor SJIF (2015): 5.403, 22-23.

3. Published a co-authored research paper on “An Empirical Study on Online V/S Offline Education System with Reference to Self-finance Degree College in Western Suburban Mumbai Region” in International Journal of Advance & Innovative Research ( ISSN: 2394- 7780), Impact factor: 7.36, 21-22

4. Published a co-authored research paper on “Behavioural study of people with reference to Mediclaim in Mumbai: Shift towards sustainability and well-being” in UGC Care approved, Peer reviewed and referred journal of Education – Rabindra Bharati University ISSN: 0972-7175, Vol XXIV,No.6, 20-21.

5. Published a co-authored research paper on “Job satisfaction and Job Embeddedness Among Unaided College Teachers in Western Suburbs of Mumbai” in an International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research, Journal No. 63571, ISSN 2394-7780, e-ISSN No 23947780 with Impact Factor 7.36, Volume VI, Issue 2 (XIV), April-June 2019

6. Published a research paper on “A study on the significance of the Servqual model in the service sector: A case study on Indian Postal Services” in a Peer reviewed, referred and UGC listed Journal No. 40776, An International Multidisciplinary Quarterly Research Journal , ISSN 2277-5730 with Impact Factor- 5.5, Vol VIII, Issue I, Jan-Mar 2019, part III.

7. Published a research paper on “A study on employer branding with reference to factors affecting brand image and productivity” in a peer reviewed journal Reverberations ISSN 2454-1494 in December 2018.

8. Published a co-authored research paper on “Women education and employment – a problem or preference” in a peer reviewed, referred and UGC listed Journal No. 40776, An International Multidisciplinary Quarterly Research Journal, ISSN 2277-5730 with Impact Factor- 5.5, in September 2018

9. Published a co-authored research paper on “To study the factors responsible for work-life preferences of educated married women in Western Suburbs of Mumbai” in an Interdisciplinary National Conference on Economics, Banking-Finance and Social Sciences, in Feb 2017.

10. Published a research paper on “A study on critical success factors for e-commerce in India” in a peer reviewed journal Reverberations ISSN 2454-1494 in April 2017.

11. Published a co-authored research paper on “Feasibility study of beauty salon business in Mumbai” in an International journal of multi disciplinary research, Jamshedpur Research Review, ISSN:2320-2750 RNI : JHAENG/2013/531590 in Mar 2017.

12. Published a research paper on “A study on challenges faced by credit card issuers in India” in a peer reviewed journal Reverberations ISSN 2454-1494 in April 2016.

13. Published a research paper on “Work life balance – A Global concern” in an International Business Conference proceeding Global Business Scenario, ISBN: 978-81-927102-2-8 in Feb 2016

14. Published a co-authored research paper on “A Comparative study on the buying behaviour of policy holders of LIC and other private companies in Mumbai” in peer reviewed journal Research Horizons, ISSN 2229-385X in July 2014.

15. Published a research paper on “Higher Education: Best Way of Effective Spending and a Path to Eliminate Academic Inequity” in a National Conference proceeding Equity in higher education, ISBN No. 978-81-927101-0-4, in December 2013.

16. Published a co-authored research paper on “Role of Institution and their linkage with the industry in building employability among students” in a National Conference proceeding, Educational Techniques: Teaching, Learning and Quality Enhancement, ISBN 978-81-924836-0-3 in August 2012.

Research Project

A minor Research project submitted to the University of Mumbai in Commerce on the topic “A study on Job Satisfaction and Job Embeddedness of Private Sector Employees in Western Suburbs of Mumbai” in the year 2021. Grant received is Rs. 30,000/-.

Membership

Life time member of Indian Commerce Association & Centre for Education Growth and Research

Achievements

Felicitated with best research paper award for the paper titled “An empirical study on the impact of work-schedule on employee engagement: a retreat to Karasek’s Job Demand-Control model” at International conference organized by Centre for innovation, incubation and entrepreneurship in association with department of management studies of KES Shroff College of Arts and Commerce.

Prof. Mayank Dedhia

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Name :Prof. Mayank Dedhia

Email ID : mayank_bms@sfimar.org Designation : Assistant Professor
Department : MMS
Qualification : Pursuing Ph.D. (Management) (SFIMAR), NET (Management) qualified, M.M.S. (HR), B.M.S.

Faculty Profile

Name : Prof. Mayank Dedhia
Email ID : mayank_bms@sfimar.org
Designation : Assistant Professor
Department : MMS
Qualification : Pursuing Ph.D. (Management) from St. Francis Institute of Management & Research (SFIMAR), NET (Management) qualified, M.M.S. (HR) from VIVA IMS, B.M.S. from M. L. Dahanukar College

Brief Profile :

Prof. Mayank L. Dedhia is currently an Assistant Professor at St. Francis Institute of Management & Research, pursuing a Ph.D. in Management. He holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management (M.M.S.) and a Bachelor’s degree in Management Studies (B.M.S.), along with UGC NET qualification in Management.

Prof. Dedhia has a rich blend of academic and corporate experience, previously serving in key roles such as General Manager, Marketing & Learning Solutions, and Manager, Training & Business Development at prestigious firms like CTS, IPL, M-Tej Consultancy, and LIC CLIA & Premium Point. His professional journey encompasses training, business development, marketing, recruitment, and education management. He has designed and delivered various training programs, managed educational courses, and mentored both students and academic professionals.

Currently, he teaches management courses and facilitates research projects, including a recently completed ICSSR-funded study on the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana.

Experience

• Over 17 years of experience:

o 11 years in academia, holding roles as Assistant Professor, Lecturer, and Program Coordinator.

o 14 years in the corporate sector, specializing in training, business development, recruitment and financial advising.

Additional IT Qualifications/Certifications:

• Proficient in SAP (HR), OJMS, D-Space, and Koha.

• Experienced with data analysis tools such as SPSS.

Workshops & Paper Presentations

• Attended numerous workshops and FDPs focusing on research methodology, emotional intelligence, and advanced research techniques.

• Presented papers on digital libraries, entrepreneurship management, and participated in national and international conferences.

Languages Known:

• English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi.

Prof. Swati Anavatti

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Name : Professor Swati Anavatti Email ID : swati_bms@sfimar.org Designation : Asst. Professor Department : BMS Qualification : Master in Personnel Management MPM.

Faculty Profile

Name: Swati Anavatti
Email ID: swati_bms@sfimar.org
Designation: Asst. Professor
Department: BMS
Qualification: Master in Personal Management (MPM)

Brief Profile

Swati Anavatti is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at St. Francis Institute of Management and Research. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Goa University and a Master’s in Personnel Management from Pune University. With 10 years of teaching experience, Swati specializes in Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, and General Management. Her extensive knowledge and dedication to education enable her to effectively guide students in understanding key concepts and practices in the field of management, fostering their professional growth and development.

Experience

Presently Working with St. Francis Institute of Management and Research

Research & Publication

4 Research Paper Published and 2 Case studies published at The UK Case Centre

Prof. Deepa Prajapati

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Name: Prof. Deepa Prajapati
Email ID: deepa_bms@sfimar.org
Designation: Asst. Professor
Department: BMS
Qualification: MMS (Finance)

Faculty Profile

Name : Professor Deepa Prajapati
Email ID : deepa_bms@sfimar.org
Designation : Asst. Professor
Department : BMS
Qualification : MMS(Finance).

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Counsellor Ms. Shital

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Name : Ms. Shital

Designation : Counsellor

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Name : Ms. Shital

Designation : Counsellor

St. Francis Institute of Management & Research

Core Faculty BMS

Director Prof. (Dr.) Shalini Sinha

Prof. (Dr.) G Ramesh

Prof. CA. Prachi Malgaonkar

Prof. Mayank Dedhia

Prof. Swati Anavatti

Prof. Deepa Prajapati

Counsellor Ms. Shital

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