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Sandeep Kulshreshtha
Ph.D.

Address: B-33, Rajendra Prasad Colony, Tansen Road, Gwalior, M.P. (India)
Phone: +91 751 2344055
Cell: +91 98262 14448
Email: sankul7@rediffmail.com

Professor - Tourism

Nodal Officer & Chairman-Academics, IITTM, Gwalior (M.P.) India
Have more than 20 years teaching experience, became youngest Professor in tourism in India. Visited almost 25 countries in Europe, Pacific and South Asia on different academic assignments.

Professional Achievement Highlights

1. Youngest Professor in Tourism in the country, under the UGC pay scale – appointed through open selection on 1st October, 2003.
2. Youngest Reader in Tourism under the UGC pay scale appointed through open selection on 29th January 1997.
3. Member (Academic) Board of Governors of IITTM.
4. Senior Vice President – Indian Tourism Congress (Founder member since 2003).
5. Member, Sub Committee for finalizing National Vocation Educational Qualification framework for Hotel and Tourism Sector constituted by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government India through All Indian Council for Technical Education dated 15th June, 2011.

Professional Experienc

Professor & Noal Officer October 2003 - Present
Indian Institute of Tourism And Travel Management
(An organisation of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India)
Gwalior, M.P. (India) - 474011

Reader February 1997
Indian Institute of Tourism And Travel Management
(An organisation of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India)
Gwalior, M.P. (India) - 474011

Assistant Professor February 1991
Management Department, Madhav Post Graduate College
Gwalior, M.P. (India) - 474001

Lecturer August 1990
School of Commerce and MBA Management Studies, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, M.P. (India) - 474011

Professional Training Programmes

Abroad

Attended the training course on Integrated Waste Management at Resorts, Hotel and Restaurants (sponsored by Asian Productivity Organization, Japan) held from 21-25 June 2010 at Nadi, Fiji.
Attended Management Development programme of Ministry of Tourism Govt. of India for the faculty member held at ASCI, Hyderabad, India from 26-30th Oct. 2009 and at UITM, Malaysia at Cornell Nayang University, Singapore from 31st Oct. to 8th Nov. 2009.
Attended Swiss Certificate in Hospitality Education held at University Centre, Swiss Hotel Management School, Swiss Education Group in Switzerland in 2006.
Attended Training for Trainers in Eco-Tourism Training Workshop Guiding for South Asia Sub Regional Tourism Trainers jointly organized by Asian Development Bank and Nepal Tourism Board during December, 2007 at Kathmandu (Nepal).
Attended Faculty Development Programmer at Institute for Tourism (IFT) Macau in Feb 2003.

Other Professional Activities

Organised International Conferences	Organizing Secretary of First International conference of The Indian Tourism Congress conference on issues and trends of tourism development changes and challenges held at Bangkok, Thailand from June 24 to 27, 2009. Organizing Secretary of Second International conference of The Indian Tourism Congress Conference on Contemporary Tourism : Practices and Innovation" held at Dubai, UAE from 11th September to 13th September 2010 in collaboration with Emirates Academy and Skyline Business University, Sharjah. rganizing Secretary of third International conference of The Indian Tourism Congress Conference on "Regional Tourism – Trends, Changes and Challenges in South Asia" held at Colombo, Sri Lanka from 22-26 June 2011 in collaboration with Srilanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (SLITHM), Colombo Sri Lanka.
Trainer	Certified Trainer of Asian Development Bank for SASEC Region: Eco-tourism. For Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India for Immigration Officers training at International Airports in India. Regional and State Level Tourist Guides (Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India). Capacity Building for Service Providers (Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, Police Personnel, Taxi Drivers, Porters and Unemployed Youth – EDP/Tourism Awareness). University Grants Commission – Teachers Training (Refresher Course) All India Council for Technical Education - Teachers Training (Faculty Development Programme). inistry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India – for Probationary Officers of Intelligence Bureau.
Research & Consultancy Activities	Principal Investigator- A study to evaluate the scheme of Visa on Arrival - 2010, sponsored by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India. (Funding – INR 8.44 lakhs) Principal Investigator – Impact study of Visit India year 2009, sponsored by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India. (Funding – INR 12.00 lakhs) Member for a study sponsor by J & K tourism for analyzing the potential of water sports in Jammu Region. Chief Investigator – for Assessment of number of tourists expected to visit Delhi during Commonwealth Games – 2010 and requirement of rooms for them. Chief Coordinator for major research project - "Entrepreneurship Development Cell" sponsored by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) (Rs. 8 lakh was granted by AICTE in 2007 for three years project). Chief Coordinator for major research project - "Industry Institute Partnership Cell" sponsored by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) (Rs. 8 lakh was granted by AICTE in 2003 for three years project). Technical Advisor (Honorary) "Explore Uttaranchal Eco-Adventure Tourism Promotion & Environmental Conservation Project (2004-06)", A project support by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sport, Govt. of Uttaranchal, India. Honorary Advisor -National Open School (Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India nominated by Chairman on July 31, 2001). Counselor -Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India for the Probationer Training at Training Center, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh (India). Counselor -Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) for Gwalior center (center code: 1506) in the Management subject. Member Expert Team – Gonasika & Environs project work done for Govt. of Orissa in 1997.
Visited world cities (More than 500 hours international flying experience)	London, Geneva, Athens, Amsterdam, Milan, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Shanghai, Bangkok, Sydney, Nadi (Fiji), Venice, Rome, Florence, Thehauge, Zurich, Kualalampur, Brussels, Kathmandu, Sharjah, Dubai, Colombo, Kandy.
Examiner for Ph.D. (Management, Commerce and Tourism Studies)	Pune University, Kurukshetra University, Aligarh Muslim University, Madhurai Kamraj University, Dr B.R. Ambedkar University- Agra and Bundelkhand University – Jhansi, Burdwan University, Jammu University, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Babaseb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, M L Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar, University of Kashmir, Mother Teresa Women University, Kodaikanal, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar Uttaranchal, Pondicherry Central University, Puducherry etc.

Guiding Experience

Seven scholars have been awarded Ph.D., (Business Management) namely:

Dr. Sanjay M. Bhale (2003), Thesis: "Customer & Market Driven Quality Management of Audio Visual and Entertainment Equipment in Gwalior Region"
Dr. Rajeev Mishra (2003), Thesis: "Human Resource Practices in Small Scale Pharmaceutical Industry in M.P."
Dr. Prabhakar Bhadoria "Performance Appraisal Practices in Malanpur Industrial Area".
Dr. Ruchi Shrivastava “Customer Satisfaction in the Banking sector”.
Dr. R S Dubey (2008) “Role of Indian Railways in promotion of Tourism”.
Dr. J K Mangaraj (2009) Food Production Management at Jagannath Temple, Orissa.
Dr. Satyendra Sikarwar (2010) Customer Care in Banking Sector.

Presently guiding seven scholars for their Ph.D. work in Management and Tourism related streams.
Around 300 students have submitted their project work for PGDM (TT) & MBA.

Guest Faculty/Resource Person

Awards & Honours

1. Awarded Gwalior Gaurav by Gwalior Vikas Samiti on 15 August 2009.
2. Outstanding Young Person Award for the year 2004 by Gwalior Jaycees (Social Organization) in recognition of outstanding achievements in Academic accomplishment presented by Commissioner, Gwalior.
3. Murlidhar Maheshwari Award 1997 by Research and Educational Council for best research paper published in the area of Consumer Protection.
4. Cash prize of Rs. 1000/- awarded by Mr. Sirjeus Minz, The Commissioner, Gwalior Division in the year 1996 for the excellent research work. This was sponsored by Food & Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh.
5. SP Sharma Cash Prize award given by Jiwaji University, Gwalior for Best Student in Commerce & Management stream in 1988.
6. Gold Medal by Jiwaji University for securing highest marks in the Masters Degree (Commerce) in 1988.

Nominations Abroad

1. ** Development Programme (Eco Tourism Guide Trainers) at Kathmandu (Nepal) in December 2005. Programme sponsored by Asian Development Bank.
2. *** Nominated by United Nations ESCAP for Faculty Development Programme to IFT, Macau (for 10 days) in Feb 2003. Also visited Assumption University, Bangkok and Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong for academic purposes

Administrative Experience

1. Nodal Officer – Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Gwalior (An organization of Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India).
2. Member, Board of Governors, Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Gwalior (An organization of Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India). (2006 onwards).
3. Chairman - Academics, Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Gwalior (An organization of Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India)..
4. Chairman – Campus Development Committee, Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Gwalior (An organization of Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India)..
5. Nodal Officer – Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Gwalior (An organization of Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India)..
6. Training manager for Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Gwalior (An organization of Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India). appointed by Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India.
7. Course Coordinator - University Grants Commission sponsored refresher courses.
8. Course Coordinator - AICTE sponsored Staff Development Programmer.
9. Chief Coordinator - Directors’ Conclave held at 18-19 Dec, 2010.
10. Member Expert Committee at Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Gwalior (An organization of Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India) - for the selection of faculty members, programme assistants, caretaker & students of PGDBM, MBA & PGDTM at IITTM.

Membership of Professional Societies

Sr. Vice President & Life Member	Indian Tourism Congress (ITC)
Life Member	Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)
Life Member	All India Commerce Association
Life Member	All India Economics Association
Life Member	M.P. Commerce and Management Association
Life Member	M.P. Economics Association
Executive Member	Gwalior Management Association (Affiliated to AIMA)

Member of Editorial Board

International Journals

International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Systems
ISSN No. 09746250

International Research Journal of Tourism Development
Institute of Vocational Studies, H.P. University, Shimla, H.P., India
ISSN No. 09757376

International Journal of Tourism and Travel
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), Gwalior, M.P. India
ISSN No. 09742603

International Journal of Management Vistas (Biannual)
ISSN No. 0974682X

Association with University Grants Commission (UGC)

Most recent Associations

Expert Member for SAP (Special Assistance Programme) Committee in Tourism Management Programme 2004 onwards.
Expert Member for Innovative programmes in Tourism Management 2004 onwards.
Coordinator – Refresher courses in Tourism & Travel Management for College and University Teachers since 2005.
Observer for Junior Research Fellowship and Lecturership Eligibility Test (NET – 2004 onwards.
Examiner for NET examinations 2005 onwards.
Expert for SAP Special Assistance Programme, UGC 2005 onwards.

Expert For Selection Committees, Board of Studies and Other Confidential Assignments
(Tourism & Management)

Ministry of Human Resource Development, State Public Service Commissions. Pondicherry Central University – Pondicherry, Aligarh Muslim University – Aligarh, Indira Gandhi National Open University – New Delhi, Jamia Milla Islamia University – Delhi, University of Kashmir - Hazrat Bal, Srinagar, Marathwada University – Aurangabad, Burdwan University – Burdwan, HP University – Shimla, Ambedkar University – Agra, Kurukshetra University – Kurukshetra, Bundelkhand University – Jhansi, Rohilkhand University – Bareilli, MS University – Badodra, Ravi Shankar University – Raipur, Madurai Kamraj University – Madurai, Pune University – Pune, Madras University – Chennai, J.N. Vyas University – Jodhpur, Kota Open University – Kota , Nagpur University- Nagpur, Utkal University- Bhubaneswar.

Education & Credentials

2006	Swiss Certificate in Hospitality Education Swiss Education Group Switzerland, Swiss Hotel Management, School
2003	PG Diploma in Tourism & Hotel Management (PGDTHM) M.P. Bhoj (Open) University, Bhopal, M.P. (India)
2000	Certificate in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations Jiwaji University, Gwalior, M.P. (India)
1996	Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Jiwaji University, Gwalior, M.P. (India)
1995	Certificate in Tourism Studies Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
1991	National Eligibility Test University Grants Commission, New Delhi
1991	Master of Philosophy (Human Relation & Organisational Behaviour) Jiwaji University, Gwalior, M.P., India
1986	Master of Commerce (Management) – Gold Medalist Jiwaji University, Gwalior, M.P., India
1986	Bachelor of Commerce (Merit) Jiwaji University, Gwalior, M.P., India
1983	Higher Secondary M.P. Board of Secondary Education, Bhopal, M.P., India

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