Ph.D. Scholar Profiles

Ph.D. Scholar Profiles

2019 BATCH

  • Nancy Bhandari - XUPH19002

    PGDM (Human Resources Management) from IILM- Graduate School of Management, BSc (Biotechnology) from Punjabi University, Punjab. Industry Background: 6 years of work experience in the academic sector managing HR and ancillary activities at IILM, Gurgaon and Surya World- Institutions of Academic Excellence. Presently associated with HR department of Xavier University, Bhubaneswar. Research Area: Human Resource Management

  • Pragnya Sambit Acharya: - XUPH19003

    MBA in Human Resource Management and Marketing Dual Specialization from Institute of Public Enterprise Hyderabad(2017), Bachelors in Business Administration from Madras Christian College Chennai (2015). Industry Experience: Currently the Senior Executive Human Capital Management with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy. Previously worked as an Assistant Professor with Institute of Public Enterprise Hyderabad (2017-2018) and Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Chennai (2018-2019), teaching in various areas of Human Resources such as Organizational Behavior, Strategic HRM, HR Metrics and Analytics. Research Interest: Exploring the evolution of retention strategies across generational cohorts in select organizations in India and identifying unique strategies for retaining high performing millennial knowledge workers.

  • Satyakki Bhattacharjee - XUPH19006

    Has been a Corporate Management Executive Practitioner for 26 years. Specializes in human side of business, offering groundbreaking people process solutions, change advisory services, C-level capability building. Been in non-executive roles as business strategy Advisor offering solutions through Organisational Development interventions for impactful business results. Currently, he is Managing Partner of GrowthSqapes – A Capability Building Consulting firm.

2018 BATCH

  • Debaraj Das (XUPH18003)

    MBA (Kelley School of Business, IU, USA), M.Tech (IITM), B.E (UCE, Burla), FIE Industry Background: More than 25 years of Industrial experience in various industries (FMCG, Automotive, Industrial Safety Products and Defence PSU - Aircraft) in various leadership roles with last 6+ years as Strategic Business Unit Head/ MD/CEO. Presently working as CEO of Venkys UFFBL - Bangladesh Business. Research Area: HR/Behavioral Science

  • Katyayani Singh (XUPH18004)

    Post-Graduation in Organizational Behavior from Amity University, Noida Research Area: Employee Engagement, Leadership Management, Talent Management,

2017 BATCH

  • Bhawana Pal (XUPH17001)

    PGDM(XIMB); CAIIB(IIBF); PGJMC(IGNOU); MA(Eng); BSc(Microbio); PGDIR, LW& PM and ANC(NIIT) Industry Background: I am working as AGM in NABARD with over 13 years’ experience there. I have contributed in various sections viz. Corporate Planning, Non-Farm Sector, PRO, IDD, etc. Research Area: I am interested in contribution to society through research in HR.

  • Poonam Pratap Dev (XUPH17008)

    MBA (HR and Marketing) ,B.Tech (Electronics and Telecommunication) Research Area: Human Resource

  • Preeti Sharma (XUPH17010)

    Masters in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (Banaras Hindu University) Bachelors of Arts (Geography Hons.). Industry Background: 3.5years of experience with Hindustan Coca-Cola & Recruitment Consultancy. Research Area: Human Resource management

  • V.M.Gowthami (XUPH 17018)

    M.B.A.(Gold Medalist) in Human Resource Management & Finance from KIIT School of Management, B.E. Computer Science from SSN College of Engineering, Tamil Nadu. Industry Background: 10 months as Assistant Professor in Aryan Institute of Engineering and Technology, Worked as Research Associate in Navajyoti, a Community Enterprise System in XIMB, Conducted a case study on, ' Organizational change with respect to Performance Management system' in Odisha Power Generation Corporation(OPGC). Research Area: Human Resource Management mainly concerning the people issues in Urban slums.

2016 BATCH

  • Kiran Cotha (XUPH16007)

    M.A in Economics from Mangalore University and Philosophy from JDV, Pune. Industry Background: He has 2 years of teaching experience in a B School. Research Area: His research area is HRM/OB.

  • Samaresh Chandra Mishra (XUPH16013)

    L.L.M in Business Laws from North Orissa University and Masters In Public Administration, Specialisation HRM from Utkal University Orissa. Industry Background:He has 4 Years of experience in the Industry of Academics,is a Legal Consultant focusing in the area of Industrial, Labour Laws and Management processes.Presently he is an academician in Madhusudan Law College under The Utkal University,BBSR. He provides consultancy to the Industries Management especially embodied with Trade Unions,conflict resolution and regarding the effective implementation and realisation of The Factories legal procedures and Management. Research Area:His research area is in the field of HRM with special reference to Business Laws and plans to work in the domain of Corporate Deal makings.

  • Saswati Tripathy ( XUPH16016)

    MBA- Human Resource Management and Finance (Utkal University). Industry Background:She has seven years of experience in teaching General Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior and Soft Skills to PGDM and undergraduate students. She is a member in AIMA (All India Management Association). She has served as chairperson MDP & Consultancy in Asian School of Business Management, Bhubaneswar, and has conducted open and In-company MDPs for Tata Sponge Iron Ltd, Gati KWE, Apollo Hospitals, IDCO and Kurl-On Ltd. She is an Award Leader in IAYP (International Award for Yong People). Research Area:Her research area is in Human Resource Management. She is interested in exploring Talent Management, Talent Engagement and Job Crafting in Healthcare Industry, Organizational Culture

  • Virginia Sadhna Phillips, XUPH16019 PGDM (XIMB)

    BSc(Sambalpur University) Industry Background: She is an alumnus of XIMB batch of '89. She has over 24 years of work experience in the corporate sector alongside academic work. She started her career with SAIL and then moved to the IT industry working with Microsoft Corp., IDS Software and Aris Global. She has also co-authored two HRM text books published by McGraw Hill. Presently she is associated with XaHR (Xavier School of Human Resource Management) at Xavier University. She teaches courses in the area of HR & OB in the undergraduate program. Research Area:Her research area is organizational behaviour

2015 BATCH

  • Gargi Banerjee (XUPH1508)

    B.A in English. Hons (Scottish Church College, Calcutta University), M.B.A in Marketing and Human Resources (IISWBM, Calcutta University) She has four years of work experience in ICICI Bank. She has worked in Wealth Management Branches of ICICI and handled service queries and Banking needs of HNI customers of ICICI Bank. She has also worked in Trade and Forex departments of ICICI and helped in promoting business for elite trade customers of the Bank. She has also worked with “Times of India” as a student journalist and contributed to a column called “Times@campus”. Her articles have also been published in “The Telegraph” and “Careergraph”. She has helped her father, Mr. P.K.Banerjee in his research and in his writing of the book, “Brahma Puja and Meditation”, a book on a new and scientific form of worship and meditation. Her research area is in the school of Organizational Behaviour. She is interested in exploring the different avenues of Organization Behaviour and Human resource Management in the Indian Organizational setup.

  • Gulshan Bibi (XUPH1509)

    UGC- JRF Masters and M.Phil in Personnel Management and Industrial Relation (Utkal University) Qualified UGC NET Worked As Associate Faculty Broadly interested in HRM.

  • JeetaSarkar (XUPH1510)

    B.A. (Eco. Hons), Master in Personnel Management (Pune University). She is having over 3 years of experience in HR functions viz. talent acquisition, building and implementing the HR framework, retention, staff engagement & creating a performance and highly motivated culture within the organization. She is also having 2 years of research experience as Junior Research Fellow in the Department of Business Administration University of Burdwan and 2 years of teaching experience in management institutions in the area of HRM and Organizational Behaviour. Her research area is in General & Strategic Management and Economics. She is interested in exploring areas of studies in connection with optimal compensation contract and organizational performance.

  • Saiyada Ghzalah Sahin (XUPH1514)

    B.COM (H) Amu, Aligarh, M.B.A (HRM & MARKETING),Silver Medalist, Qualified UGC NET Twice, Qualified UGC NET JRF ASST. PROFESSOR She is broadly interested in the area of human resource management and organizational behavior. She would like to precede her research in the field of worklife balance with special reference given to workingmothers.ational Institute of Fashion Technology, Bhubaneswar in Odisha. His research interests lie in Marketing, Retailing and SocialMedia.

  • Snigdha Choudhury (XUPH1517)

    Post graduate diploma in personnel management and Industrial relations ( PGPMIR) from XISS, Ranchi , B.B.A (HR and Marketing) from P.T.U.. She has got over five years of experience in learning and development, teaching and bank operations and HR ( of which two years includes the banking sector)Learning and Development and Organisationalbehavior.

2014 BATCH

  • Moitreyee Paul (XUPH1407)

    MBA-HRM from Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology (erstwhile BESU), Shibpur.B.Tech-IT(College of Engineering & Management,Kolaghat under W.B.U.T) As an Assistant Professor in the dept of MBA at K L University,Vijaywada,Andhra Pradesh from 15.06.2010 to 27.01.2011. Explore areas of Talent management in the education sector. What are the different approaches of talent management and new avenues of talentdevelopment.

  • Lala Niladri Bihari Ray(XUPH1406)

    Master of Business Administration(HRM). He has almost 17 years of experience in academic institutions, principally in Skill Development & Administration in different capacities. He is having an exposure to IT with ample knowledge on Software Programming, Database Management, Web- Technology & Networking. He is intended to do his research in - Quality assurance in technical education to enhance Employability Index, Expectation mapping in Institute-Industry partnership related to Skilled Human Resource Grooming and Engagement, Talent nourishment and positioning in SMEs - an Academia-Industry initiative, Contribution of industry in making effective technocrats.

  • Debjyoti Mohanty (XUPH1403)

    "BSc. (hons.-Chemistry),PGDM in Labour Law & Personnel Management MJMC (Gold Medalist)" Motivational and Life skill training, Leading Rural Development initiatives, Bridging skill gaps in Rural set-ups, PR for Various Reputed Organization and CSRConsulting.

  • Vidya Pujari (XUPH1421)

    M.A., M.Phil , Psychology(Utkal University), B.Ed, (Utkal University) Assistant Professor, 10 Years of teaching experience in Organisational behaviour In the pursuit of higher study to excel in developing a basic understanding into work scenario, women work force and work life balance/conflict.