Faculty

The Faculty of Business Management and Commerce actively contributes towards academic excellence, research, professional development, industry engagement, institutional responsibilities, and social outreach through various scholarly and professional activities.

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Prabha Singh

Recipient of the Pride Bharat Award presented by the I CAN Foundation in recognition of academic and professional contributions. Also served as Conductor and Speaker for professional development initiatives organized by Winners Solutions.

Dr. R. Shanmugam

Honored with the Pride Bharat Award by the I CAN Foundation and received the International Honourable Award 2024 from the Asian Council for Education and Research for academic contributions and educational excellence.

Dr. Pushpalata S. Patil

Appointed as an Advisory Member of the International Society for Engineers and Researchers for contributions toward interdisciplinary academic and research initiatives.

Dr. Karuna Gole

Serves as:

• BoS Member – Marketing at Indira School of Business Studies
• BoS Member – BBA Marketing at Rajarambapu Institute of Technology
• Reviewer for the Science Journal of Business and Management

Dr. Vineeta Agrawal

Served as Session Chair – Finance at the 7th International Conference on Ideas, Innovations and its Impact on Science & Technology organized under Savitribai Phule Pune University. Also serves as a Review Board Member for the International Journal of Emerging Research in Engineering, Science and Management.

Dr. Prathamesh S. Nadkarni

Recipient of multiple recognitions including:

• Young Achiever Award
• Best Young Facilitator Award
• Academic Excellence Award
• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Bharatiya Ratna Samman

He also serves as:

• • Editor in Chief of Scienxt Journal of Business & Management Studies
  • Reviewer for JENRS, USA
  • Speaker and Training Conductor for professional development programs.

• Dr. Anjali Upadhye was invited as a Resource Person for the CME Programme on Research Methodology organized by MNR University, Sikandarabad in collaboration with AYUSH, Government of India on 22 August 2025.
• Dr. Anjali Upadhye served as a Social Scientist in the Ethical Committee and as a Resource Person in Biostatistics at Sonajirao Kshirsagar Homeopathy Medical College, Beed on 14 August 2025.
• Dr. Uzma A. Shaikh, Assistant Professor, School of Commerce, JSPM University, was invited as Chief Guest at H.V. Desai Hospital, Undri for a session with medical students on 21 September 2025.
• Dr. Uzma A. Shaikh delivered a talk as a Speaker on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti at Babasaheb Ambedkar Hall on 2 October 2025.
• Dr. Anjali Upadhye delivered multiple keynote sessions on Research Methodology, Questionnaire Design, Sample Size Calculation, and Statistical Inference at national-level workshops conducted across institutions in Maharashtra during 2026.
• Mr. Roshan Borde, Assistant Professor, School of Commerce, JSPM University, conducted a guest session on Research Methodology at S.M. Joshi College, Hadapsar, Pune on 21 February 2026.
• Dr. Vineeta Agrawal delivered a guest session on “Role of Faculty Leadership in Academic Transformation” at a National Conference hosted by Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune in March 2026.

• Dr. Anjali Upadhye was appointed as a Board of Studies Member at MGACHRC, Wardha on 24 September 2025.
• Dr. Vineeta Agrawal served as Session Chair at the LNMIIT Graduate Research Conclave 2026 and INSPIRE 2026 International Conference on Sustainable Practices, Innovation, and Responsible Entrepreneurship.

Academic Year 2023–24

• Dr. Prabha Singh completed certification in Enhancing Soft Skills and Personality through NPTEL-SWAYAM.
• Dr. Shriprakash Soni completed certification in Data Analytics with Python through NPTEL-SWAYAM.
• Dr. Namita Mane completed certification in Enhancing Soft Skills and Personality through NPTEL-SWAYAM.
• Dr. Vineeta Agrawal completed certification in Financial Management for Managers through NPTEL-SWAYAM and secured Top Performer recognition.
• Dr. Prathamesh S. Nadkarni completed certification in Leadership Management from Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.
• Dr. Vaishali Nikalje completed certification in Consumer Psychology through NPTEL-SWAYAM in association with Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.
• Dr. Karuna Gole completed certification in Consumer Psychology through NPTEL-SWAYAM in association with Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.

Academic Year 2024–25

• Dr. Namita Mane completed certification in Developing Soft Skills and Personality through Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.
• Dr. R. Shanmugam completed certification in Developing Soft Skills and Personality through Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.
• Dr. Vineeta Agrawal completed certification in Corporate Finance through Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and secured Top Performer recognition.
• Dr. Vineeta Agrawal completed certification in NBA Accreditation and Teaching and Learning in Engineering (NATE) through Indian Institute of Science and secured Top Performer recognition.
• Mr. Tausif Mujawar completed certification in NBA Accreditation and Teaching and Learning in Engineering (NATE) through Indian Institute of Science.
• Dr. Mohd Abdul Maroof completed certification in NBA Accreditation and Teaching and Learning in Engineering (NATE) through Indian Institute of Science.

• Dr. Uzma A. Shaikh, Assistant Professor, School of Commerce, JSPM University, actively participated in the “Run for India” Marathon organized for Indian Defense Services Officers and completed a 3 km race on 10 August 2025.

Academic Year 2023–24

• Dr. Datta Taware participated in the IKS Orientation Programme conducted by UGC focusing on integration of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in higher education.
• Dr. Shriprakash Soni attended the NEP Orientation & Sensitization Programme organized under UGC Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre.
• Dr. Prathamesh Nadkarni participated in a workshop on Universal Human Values in Education conducted by Modern Institute of Business Studies.
• Dr. Vaishali Nikalje attended a workshop on Research Methodology and Multivariate Data Analysis conducted by Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati.

Academic Year 2024–25

• Dr. Vineeta Agrawal completed FDPs on Corporate Finance, Technical Writing with LaTeX, and Financial Modelling using MS Excel through reputed institutions including IITs and management institutes.
• Dr. Karuna Gole participated in FDPs on Writing Literature Review and Consumer Psychology.
• Dr. Priyanka Kaskar attended FDPs on AI for Tomorrow, Research Methods, and Teaching & Learning Pedagogy focusing on AI integration and research advancement.
• Dr. Anjali Upadhye participated in training programs on PLS SMART 4.0, Regression Analysis, and Entrepreneurship Development initiatives.
• Dr. Tanushree Gupta attended FDPs on Artificial Intelligence, Financial Modelling, and Indian Knowledge Systems.
• Dr. Anshuman Magar and Dr. Datta Taware participated in FDPs focusing on Artificial Intelligence applications in education and research.
• Faculty members actively participated in multiple FDPs on Outcome Based Education (OBE), NEP 2020 implementation, AI integration, research methodology, financial modelling, and emerging technologies.

Academic Year 2023–24

• Guest lecture on Managerial Scope in Pharma delivered by experts from Pharmaceutical Sciences, JSPM University.
• Financial literacy and securities market awareness sessions conducted in association with SEBI, BSE IPF Mumbai, and MCX India Ltd.
• Expert sessions on Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Pharma, Commodity Derivatives, and Youth Leadership & Success.
• Workshop on Financial Education for Young Citizens focusing on financial awareness and responsible investment practices.
• Certificate Programme on cGMP Quality Productivity and Safety as Organizational Culture for Corporate Growth with participation from pharmaceutical industry experts.
• Student engagement initiatives including Elocution Competition, Library Experiential Learning Sessions, Clean India Drive, and National Youth Day activities.
• IBM Certification Programme organized for soft skill development and professional enhancement of students.

Academic Year 2024–25

• Guest sessions organized on International Marketing in the Post-COVID Era, Campus to Corporate Work Culture, and Leadership & Change Management.
• Workshops and expert talks conducted on:
  • Commodity Derivatives
  • Securities Market Ecosystem
  • Financial Education
  • Career Management
  • Recruitment Essentials
  • Strategic Channel Management
• AI awareness and employability enhancement workshops organized in collaboration with industry experts and NGOs.
• NSS and social outreach initiatives conducted including:
  • Swachhta Pakhawada
  • River Cleanliness Drive
  • Visit to Old Age Home
  • Matrubhasha Diwas
  • National Awareness Activities
• Student-centric competitions and engagement activities organized including online competitions, quiz programs, and career-oriented expert sessions.

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

Dr. Karuna Gole

Research Area: Consumer Behaviour & Sustainable Branding
Published research in ABDC-listed journals on changing consumer patterns, sustainable brands, and Indian cinema consumption trends.

Dr. Vineeta Agrawal

Research Area: Finance, ESG & Consumer Analytics
Contributed to research on ESG mutual funds, digital transformation, consumer choices, and financial systems through journal publications and international conference proceedings.

Dr. Anshuman Magar

Research Area: ESG Investing, AI & Workforce Sustainability
Published and presented research on ESG investments, Generative AI in education, talent acquisition, and sustainable workforce development.

Dr. Pushpalata S. Patil

Research Area: Workplace Well-being & AI Systems
Research contributions include employee well-being, AI-driven strategic systems, customer behavior, healthcare awareness, and predictive analytics.

Dr. Priyanka Kaskar

Research Area: Human Resource Management & Work-Life Balance
Published multiple studies on employee stress, work-life balance, workforce performance, and organizational well-being.

Dr. Shriprakash Soni

Research Area: Finance & Behavioral Studies
Presented and published research on investment philosophies, accounting systems, and interdisciplinary financial perspectives.

Dr. Namita Mane

Research Area: Aviation Risk Management & Technology
Research focused on technological innovation, aviation safety systems, and operational efficiency.

Dr. Mohd Abdul Maroof

Research Area: Talent Acquisition & Generative AI
Presented research on recruitment strategies, AI integration in higher education, and sustainable workforce development.

Dr. Vaishali Nikalje

Research Area: Consumer Analytics & AI Adoption
Research contributions in ChatGPT adoption, digital consumer behavior, and retail decision-making analytics.

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

• Research published in Scopus, ABDC, UGC CARE, IEEE, Emerald, and peer-reviewed international journals.
• Major domains included:
  • ESG Investing
  • Consumer Psychology
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Digital Transformation
  • Circular Economy
  • Sustainable Business Practices
  • Retail Analytics
  • Aviation Management

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

International Conferences

• ICEiBT 2024
• International Conference on Digital Transformation in Business
• Sustainability, Leadership & Technology Conference
• ICSSR Sponsored International Conferences

National Conferences

• Aviation & Aerospace Sustainable Future Conference
• Contemporary Issues in Commerce & Management
• Research, Innovation & Development Conferences

RESEARCH IMPACT

• Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI
• ESG & Sustainable Finance
• Consumer Psychology & Retail Analytics
• Workforce Management & HR Analytics
• Digital Transformation
• Aviation & Risk Management
• Circular Economy & Sustainability
• Financial Systems & Investment Research

ACADEMIC IMPACT

• Publications in Scopus, ABDC & UGC CARE journals
• Participation in international research conferences
• Interdisciplinary and industry-oriented research contributions
• Promotion of innovation-driven academic culture
• Enhanced research ecosystem for students and faculty
• Integration of technology and sustainability in research