Designation: Professor
Department: Management Studies and Industrial Engineering
Email: niladri[at]iitism[dot]ac[dot]in
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Office Number: +91-326-223-0326-2235649
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About Me: Prof Niladri Das is a reputed academician and researcher in the area of Accounting and Finance and Entrepreneurship. He has published research papers in top Web of Science Journal Citation Report (JCR) QI and Q2 international journals like Management Decision, Meditari Accountancy Research, Managerial and Decision Economics, Journal of Intellectual Capital, Business Strategy and the Environment, Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, International Journal of Managerial Finance, Managerial Auditing Journal, Social Indicators Research, International Journal of Bank Marketing, Qualitative Research in Financial Markets, Business Process Management Journal, International Journal of Energy Sector Management, etc. He has executed numerous R&D projects (for Rs. 4.176 crores) and consultancy projects (for Rs. 0.844 crores) in the area of Entrepreneurship and MSME Development, Assessment of Techno Commercial Status (Technology Readiness Level -TRL) for Technologies in Agricultural sector, Economic Well Being of ST communities, IT and Computer Related Skill Development for Tribal Students in EMRS schools, Social Impact Assessment, Socio Economic Survey and Impact Assessment for CSR projects of Coal Mining Projects, Digitization and Promotion of Millet Farming for Women Tribal Farmers and Promotion of STEM Education in Government schools sponsored by NSTMIS and SEED Division of DST, GOI, UGC, GOI, ICSSR, GOI, DSIR, GOI, Ministry of MSME, GOI, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, GOI, along with public sector and private sector enterprises like CIL, Tata Steel, BCCL, ECL, Jindal Power, Jharia Rehabilitation and Development Authority (JRDA), GOI etc. He is credited with establishing the Business Incubator at IIT(ISM), Dhanbad sponsored by Ministry of MSME, GOI in 2011. He has also conducted several EDPs and MDPs (for Rs. 2.397 crores) for the industry and government organizations like CIL, NHPC, NTPC, SECL, NCL, CCL, BCCL, ECL, MCL, Tata Steel, DVC, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of Jharkhand, IIM Ranchi, etc. in Project and Financial Management, Contracts and Materials Management, Working Capital Management, Formulation of Corporate Plan, Energy Sector Management, and Leadership Development Programme for elected representatives and functionaries of Panchayats, along with FDPs in area of Entrepreneurship sponsored by DST, GOI. He has also launched the first MOOC course at IIT(ISM), Dhanbad in the area of International Business Management sponsored by Authorgen Technologies in 2014. He has guided 20 Ph.Ds and is currently guiding 10 Ph.Ds in the area of Entrepreneurship, Behavioral Finance, Sustainability Reporting, Intellectual Capital Reporting, Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance. He has also guided more than 30 M.Tech thesis in the area of Industrial Engineering and Management. He is an expert member in top government organizations like AICTE, GOI; UPSC, GOI; CSIR, GOI, Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS), GOI, JRDA, GOI, etc.
Research Interest: Behavioral Finance, Corporate Governance, Sustainability Reporting, Intellectual Capital Performance, Entrepreneurship Management, Corporate Social Responsibility
Courses that have been taught at UG and PG level are Entrepreneurship Management (MBA III and Executive MBA IV), International Finance (MBA IV), Management of Banks and Financial Institutions (MBA III), Security Analysis & Portfolio Management (MBA III, Executive MBA V and Minor in FM VII), Merchant Banking & Financial Services (MBA III, Executive MBA VI and Minor in FM VIII) and Managerial Communication (Executive MBA I)
NET (Management) for Lecturership conducted by UGC, New Delhi in December, 2005.
MBA
Department of Management Studies, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad in 2005, with 1st Class.
B.Pharm
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi in 2001, with 1st Class.
XII from CBSE Board, Delhi Public School, in 1997, with 1st Class.
X from ICSE Board, De Nobili, CMRI, Dhanbad in 1995, with 1st Class.
At IIT(ISM), Dhanbad:
Assistant Professor (Level 11) (24/07/07- 08/04/10)
Inder Mohan Thapar Research Award 2023 for the best publication in the department (the highest impact factor) with Ajay Kumar (Ph.D. scholar) (Awarded in 2024) by IIT(ISM), Dhanbad.
Faculty of the Year Award 2023 by World Leadership Academy in collaboration with KIIT University, Bhubaneswar.
Emerald Literati Award 2019 for the paper “The impact of social influence on the relationship between personality traits and perceived investment performance of individual investors: Evidence from Indian Stock Market” published in International Journal of Managerial Finance by Emerald Publishers, UK.
Best Paper Award for the paper titled ‘Impact of Corporate Fundamental Factors on Indian Stock Market- A Comparative Study of Sensex And Nifty’ at the Tenth International Accounting Conference on Global Financial Meltdown and Recovery: Changing Paradigm of Accounting and Finance, organized by Indian Accounting Association Research Foundation (IAARF) held in Taj Bengal, Kolkata from January 8-9, 2011; co-authored by J K Pattanayak.
Best Paper Award for the paper titled ‘Corporate Sustainability Reporting: Review of Initiatives and Trends’ in the 11th International Accounting Conference on Sustainability: Corporate Governance, Environment & Business Reporting organized by Indian Accounting Association Research Foundation (IAARF) held in Taj Bengal, Kolkata from January 5-6, 2013; co-authored by Mitali Sen and Daizy.
Das, N (2010). ‘Fundamental Factors Affecting the Indian Index’, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing AG & Co.KG, Germany, 2010, (ISBN 978-3-8383-8036-0).
Das, N (2013). ‘Key Drivers of Entrepreneurial Success in India- A Study of Jharkhand, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing AG & Co.KG, Germany, 2013, (ISBN 978-3-659-35639-1).
Selected Publications:
Published in peer reviewed International academic journals (Published in Web of Science (JCR) as per JIF and JCI including Q1 and Q2 journals)
Orcid Id:
0000-0002-8257-4483
Scopus Id:
57024441500
Researcher Id:
BBB-2183-2020
Google Scholar Id:
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Vidwan-ID: 97502
As per IIT(ISM) IRNIS data in Web of Science (Total Publications: 59; Citations: 1312; H-INDEX: 20)
Total Q1/Q2 Publications: 30
Total Q3/Q4 Publications: 12
1. Pal, D, Singh, R and Das, N (2025) “Entrepreneurship and MSMEs’ Financial Performance: A Bibliometric Analysis and Future Research Avenues”, Journal of International Entrepreneurship, Springer, (Published Online. DOI:) (Web of Science (JCR) - SSCI, IF - 2.900 – JIF- Q2), and (Scopus Indexed)
2. Singh, N, and Das, N (2025) “Do ESG Controversies moderates the relationship between Corporate Sustainability and Firm Performance? A Panel Quantile Regression Approach”, Benchmarking: An International Journal, Emerald Publication, (Published Online. DOI:10.1108/BIJ-12-2024-1057) (Scopus Indexed) and (Web of Science (JCR), IF-4.400, JIF-Q2, JCI-Q2, ABDC B)
3. Enam, M, Singh, N, Das, N and (2025) “”, Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance, Emerald Publication, (Published Online. DOI: 10.1108/DPRG-03-2024-0043) (Scopus Indexed) and (Web of Science (JCR), IF-2.700, JIF-Q2, JCI-Q2, ABDC B)
4. Singh, N, Das, N and Enam, M (2025) “Profit meets purpose: a meta-analysis of impact of corporate sustainability on firm performance”, Business Process Management Journal, Emerald Publication, (Published Online. DOI: 10.1108/BPMJ-10-2024-0961) (Scopus Indexed) and (Web of Science (JCR), IF-5.800, JIF-Q1, JCI-Q1, ABDC B)
5. Raut, R K, Kumar, R and Das, N. (2025) “Millennial Behavioral Intentions towards socially responsible investment: an application of norm activation model in a developing country”, Journal of Global Responsibility, Emerald Publication, (Published Online. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JGR-01-2024-0002) (Scopus Indexed) and (Web of Science (JCR), IF-3.9000, JIF-Q2, JCI-Q2)
6. Biswas, S, Singh, R and Das, N (2024) “A New Paradigm for assessing the relationship between indigenous well-being and health: A meta analytical study of critical factors in a global context”, Social Indicators Research, Springer, (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11205-024-03446-0) (Web of Science (JCR) - SSCI, IF - 2.800 – JIF- Q1 – and JCI- Q1), (Indexed in ABDC A) and (Scopus Indexed)
7. Sharma, A, Das, N, Singh, S P and Vishwakarma, A K (2024) " Association Between Entrepreneurship Ecosystem and Entrepreneurial Behavior & Attitudes”, Journal of Global Information Management, IGI Global, Vol. 32, Issue.1, pp. 1-25 (https://doi.org/ 10.4018/JGIM.354588) (Web of Science (JCR) - SSCI, IF -3.9000– JIF- Q1 – and JCI- Q1, Published Online, DOI: https:/doi.org/), (Indexed in ABDC A) and (Scopus Indexed)
8. Gupta J and Das, N (2024) "Navigating the trade-off between corporate social responsibility disclosure and the cost of financing: Evidence from BRICS economies”, Managerial and Decision Economics, Wiley Publications, pp.1-17 (Web of Science (JCR) - SSCI, IF - 2.700 – JIF- Q1 – and JCI- Q2, Published Online, DOI: https:/doi.org/10.1002/mde.4111), (Indexed in ABDC B) and (Scopus Indexed)
9. Gupta J and Das, N (2024) "Too little or too much? The curvilinear relationship between corporate social responsibility disclosure and investment efficiency in BRICS economies”, Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, Wiley Publications, pp.1-19 (Web of Science (JCR) - SSCI, IF- 9.100 – JIF- Q1- and JCI- Q1, Published Online, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.2705) and (Scopus Indexed)
10. Mishra, A, Das, N and Chhetri, P (2023) " Sustainable Strategies for the Indian Coal Sector: An Econometric Analysis Approach", Sustainability, MDPI Publications, Vol.15 (Web of Science (JCR) - SSCI, IF- 3.300 – JIF- Q2 – and JCI- Q2, Published Online, DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su151411129) and (Scopus Indexed)
11. Enam, A, Shajar, S.N., and Das, N (2023) " Non-Monotonic Relationship between Corporate Governance and Banks’ Operating Performance—The Moderating Role of CEO Duality: Evidence from Selected Countries", Sustainability, MDPI Publications, Vol.15 (Web of Science (JCR)- SSCI, IF- 3.300 – JIF- Q3 – and JCI-Q2, Published Online, DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su15075643) and (Scopus Indexed)
12. Sharma, A, Das, N, and Singh, S.P. (2023) "Causal association of entrepreneurship ecosystem and financial inclusion", Heliyon, Vol.9, Issue. 3. Elsevier Publications (Web of Science (JCR) - SCIE, IF- 3.6000 – JIF- Q1 – and JCI-Q2, Published Online, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14596) and (Scopus Indexed)
13. Kumar, A, Gupta J, and Das, N (2022) "Community resilience, corporate social responsibility and local community development: the case of coal mining in India ", Extractive Industries and Society, Vol.11, pp.101-120, Elsevier Publications (Web of Science (JCR)- SSCI, IF- 4.300 – JIF- Q2 – and JCI-Q2, Published Online, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2022.101120) and (Scopus Indexed)
14. Kumar, A, Gupta, J and Das, N and (2022) “Revisiting the Influence of Corporate Sustainability Practices on Corporate Financial Performance: An Evidence from Global Energy Sector”, Business Strategy and the Environment, Vol.31, Issue. 7, pp. 3231-3253, Wiley Publications (Web of Science (JCR)- SSCI, IF- 13.300 – JIF- Q1- and JCI- Q1, Published Online, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.3073), (Indexed in ABDC-A) and (Scopus Indexed)
15. Gupta J and Das, N (2022) "Multidimensional corporate social responsibility disclosure and financial performance: A meta analytical review", Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, Vol.29, Issue.4, pp. 731-748, Wiley Publications (Web of Science (JCR)- SSCI, IF- 9.100 – JIF- Q1- and JCI-Q1, Published Online, DOI: http://doi.org/10.1002/csr.2237) and (Scopus Indexed)
16. Roy, R and Das, N (2022) “Exploring Entrepreneurial Intention among Engineering Students in India: A multiple basket approach”, International Journal of Technology and Design Education, Vol.32, pp. 555-584, Springer, (Published Online, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-020-09596-9) (Web of Science (JCR) – SSCI, IF-2.700-JIF- Q1 and JCI-Q1), (Scopus Indexed)
17. Smriti, N and Das, N (2021) “Do Female Directors Drive Intellectual Capital Performance? Evidence from Indian Listed Firms”, Journal of Intellectual Capital, Vol.23, Issue.5, pp. 1052-1080, Emerald Publishers, (Published Online, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JIC-06-2020-0198) (Web of Science (JCR) – SSCI, IF- 6.800-JIF- Q1 and JCI-Q1), (Scopus Indexed) and (Indexed in ABDC-B)
18. Kumar, A and Das, N (2021) “A Text-Mining Approach to
the Evaluation of Sustainability Reporting Practices: Evidence from a
Cross-Country Study”, Problemy Ekorozwoju-Problems of Sustainable Development, European Academy of Science and Arts, Vol.16, No.1, pp.51-60 (Web of Science (JCR) – SSCI, IF-1.100- JIF- Q4 and JCI-Q4) and (Scopus Indexed)
19. Roy, R and Das, N (2020) “A Critical Comparison of Factors Affecting Science and Technology Students' Entrepreneurial Intention: A Tale of Two Genders”, International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, Springer, Vol. 20, Issue.1, pp.49-77 (Web of Science (JCR) – SSCI, IF-1.700- JIF- Q2 and JCI-Q2) and (Scopus Indexed)
20. Mishra, P S, Kumar, A and Das, N (2019) “Corporate Sustainability Practices in Polluting Industries- Evidence from India, China and USA”, Problemy Ekorozwoju-Problems of Sustainable Development, European Academy of Science and Arts, Vol.15, No.1, pp. 161-168 (Web of Science (JCR) – SSCI, IF-1.100-JIF- Q4 and JCI-Q4) and (Scopus Indexed)
21. Akhatar, F and Das, N (2019) “Predictors of Investment Intention in Indian Stock Markets: Extending the Theory of Planned Behaviour”, International Journal of Bank Marketing, Emerald Publishers, Vol.37, Issue.1, pp.97-119 (Web of Science (JCR)– SSCI, IF-6.900- JIF- Q1 and JCI-Q1), (Scopus Indexed) and (Indexed in ABDC-A)
22. Srivastava, V, Das, N and Pattanayak, J K (2019) “Impact of Corporate Governance Attributes on Cost of Equity: Evidence from an Emerging Economy”, Managerial Auditing Journal, Emerald Publishers, Vol. 34, Issue.2, pp.142-161 (Web of Science (JCR) – SSCI, IF- 2.800- JIF- Q2 and JCI-Q2), (Scopus Indexed) and (Indexed in ABDC- A)
23. Srivastava, V, Das, N and Pattanayak, J K (2018) “Women on Boards in India: A Need or Tokenism’, Management Decision, Emerald Publishers, Vol.56, Issue.8, pp.1769-1786. (Web of Science (JCR) – SSCI, IF- 5.100-JIF- Q1 and JCI-Q1), (Scopus Indexed) and (Indexed in ABDC-A)
24. Smriti, N and Das, N (2018) “The Impact of Intellectual capital on Firm Performance: A Study of Indian Firms Listed in COSPI”, Journal of Intellectual Capital, Emerald Publishers, Vol.19, Issue.5, pp. 935-964. (Web of Science (JCR)– SSCI, IF- 6.800-JIF- Q1 and JCI-Q1), (Scopus Indexed) and (Indexed in ABDC-B)
25. Kumar, A and Das, N (2018) “Sustainability Reporting Practices in Emerging Economies: A cross-country study of BRICS nations”, Problemy Ekorozwoju-Problems of Sustainable Development, European Academy of Science and Arts, Vol.13, No.2, pp. 17-25, 2018 (Web of Science (JCR) – SSCI, IF-1.100-JIF- Q4 and JCI- Q4), (Scopus Indexed)
26. Roy, R, Akhatar, F and Das, N (2017) “Entrepreneurial Intention among science & technology students in India: Extending the theory of planned behavior”, International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, Springer, Vol.13, No.4, pp.1013-1031(Web of Science (JCR) – SSCI, IF-3.900- JIF- Q2 and JCI-Q2), (Scopus Indexed) and (Indexed in ABDC-C)
27. Roy, R, and Das, N (2017) “Proactive entrepreneurial characteristics of science & technology (S&T) students: an empirical study in Indian context”, Current Science, Indian Academy of Sciences, Vol. 113, No.9, pp. 1692-1701 (Web of Science (JCR) – SCI, IF-1.000-JIF-Q3 and JCI-Q3 and (Scopus Indexed)
28. Akhatar, F, Thyagaraj, K S and Das, N (2018) “The impact of social influence on the relationship between personality traits and perceived investment performance of individual investors: Evidence from Indian stock market”, International Journal of Managerial Finance, Emerald Publishers, Vol. 18, Issue.1, pp. 130-148 (Web of Science (JCR) – SSCI, IF-2.2000, JIF-Q2, JCI-Q2), (Scopus Indexed) and (Indexed in ABDC-A)
29. Akhatar, F and Das, N (2020) “Investor Personality and Investor Performance: From the perspective of Psychological traits ”, Qualitative Research in Financial Markets, Emerald Publishers, Vol.12, Issue.3, pp.333-352 (Web of Science (JCR)- IF-2.5000, JIF-Q2, JCI-Q2), (Scopus Indexed) and (Indexed in ABDC-B)
30. Raut, R K, Kumar, R and Das, N. (2020) “Individual Investors’ Intention towards SRI in India- An implementation of the theory of reasoned action”, Social Responsibility Journal, Vol.17, No.7, pp. 877-896, Emerald Publication, (Published Online. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/SRJ-02-2018-0052) (Scopus Indexed) and (Web of Science (JCR), IF-4.1000, JIF-Q2, JCI-Q2), (Indexed in ABDC-B)
31. Das, N., Sen,M. & Pattanayak, J.K. (2008) ‘Assessment of Students Perception towards Developing a Course in Environmental Accounting’, International Journal of Accounting and Information Management, Emerald Publishers, Vol.16, No. 2, 2008, pp.122-139 (Web of Science (JCR), IF-4.9000, JIF-Q1, JCI-Q2); (Scopus Indexed) and (Indexed in ABDC-B)
32. Raut, R, Das, N. and R, Mishra, (2020) “Behaviour of Individual Investors in Stock Market Trading – Evidence from India”, Global Business Review, Vol. 21, Issue.3, pp.818-833, Sage Publication, (Web of Science (JCR), IF-1.9000, JIF-Q3, JCI-Q3), (Scopus Indexed) and (Indexed in ABDC-C)
33. Akhatar, F, Thyagaraj, K S and Das, N (2018) ‘Perceived Investment Performance of Individual Investors is related to the Big-Five and the General Factor of Personality (GPF), Global Business Review, Sage Publication, Vol.19, No.2, pp.1-15 (Web of Science (JCR), IF-1.9000, JIF-Q3, JCI-Q3), (Scopus Indexed) and (Indexed in ABDC-C)
34. Smriti, N and Das, N (2017) “Impact of Intellectual Capital on Business Performance: Evidence from Indian Pharmaceutical Sector”, Polish Journal of Management Studies, Vol.15, Issue.1, pp.232-243 (Web of Science (JCR)- IF- 1.1000, JIF-Q4, JCI-Q4) and (Scopus Indexed)
35. Chatterjee, N and Das, N (2016) ‘A Study on the Impact of Key Entrepreneurial Skills on Business Success of Indian Microentrepreneurs- A Case of Jharkhand Region, Global Business Review, Vol.17, Issue.1, January-February, 2016, Sage Publications, pp. 1-12 (Web of Science (JCR), IF1.9000, JIF-Q3, JCI-Q3), (Scopus Indexed) and (Indexed in ABDC-C)
36. Srivastava, V, Das, N and Pattanayak, J K (2018) “Corporate Governance: Mapping the Change’, International Journal of Law and Management, Vol.60, Issue.4, pp. Emerald Publishers, Vol.60, Issue.1, pp. 19-33 (Web of Science (JCR), IF-1.9000, JIF-Q1, JCI- Q1), (Scopus Indexed) and (Indexed in ABDC-C)
37. Chatterjee, N, Das, N and Srivastava, N (2019) “A Structural Model Assessing Key Factors Affecting Women Entrepreneurial Success: Evidence from India”, Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, Emerald Publishers, Vol.11, Issue.1, pp. 122-151 (Web of Science (JCR), IF- 3.000, JIF-Q2, JCI- Q3), (Scopus Indexed) and (Indexed in ABDC-C)
38. Raut, R K, Das, N. and Kumar, R (2018) “Extending the Theory of Planned Behavior: Impact of Past Behavioural Biases on Investment Decision of Indian Individual Investors”, Asian Journal of Business and Accounting, Faculty of Business and Accountancy, University of Malaya, Vol.11, No.1, pp.265-291. (Scopus Indexed), (Web of Science (JCR), IF- 1.1000, JIF-Q3, JCI-Q4) and (Indexed in ABDC-C)
39. Rashmi and Das, N. (2015) ‘Designing a Framework for Integrating Environmental Management with Drivers of Economic Performance: A Case Study of Indian Coal Mining Industry’, International Journal of Energy Sector Management, Emerald publishers, Vol.9, Issue.3, pp. 376-392 (Scopus Indexed) and (Web of Science (JCR), IF-3.3000, JIF-Q2, JCI-Q2)
40. Palit, S and Das, N (2015) ‘Evaluating the Efficiency of Financial Inclusion (Special Reference to Jharkhand, India)’, Gadjah Mada International Journal of Business (Gama IJB), Universitas Gadjah Mada publishers, Indonesia, 2015, Vol.17, No.3, pp.237-258 (Web of Science (JCR) – IF- 1.1000, JIF-Q4, JCI-Q4) and (Scopus Indexed)
41. Das, N. (2007) ‘The Emergence of Indian Multinationals in the New Global Order’, International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management, Inderscience Publishers, Vol. 1, Nos. 1/2, pp.136–150. (Web of Science (JCR) – IF- 0.6000, JIF-Q4, JCI-Q4) (Scopus Indexed)
42. Nag, D and Das, N (2017) ‘The Influence of Entrepreneurial Traits on Success of Microenterprises in India: A Mediator Analysis’, International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Inderscience publishers, Vol.32, No.4, pp.493-514 (Web of Science (JCR) – IF- 0.7000, JIF-Q4, JCI-Q4) (Scopus Indexed) and (Indexed in ABDC-C)
Published in ABDC “B” category Journals
43. Chatterjee, N, Das, N Srivastava, N, A K, Subramani and N A, Jan (2021) “Measuring the Level of Indian Micro-Entrepreneurs Using Psychological Variables and Carland Entrepreneurial Index”, Academy of Marketing Studies Journal, Allied Business Academies, Vol.25, Issue.3, pp. 1-16 (Web of Science – ESCI), (Scopus Indexed) and Indexed in ABDC-B)
Published in ABDC “C” category Journals
44. Das, N. & Pattanayak, J.K. (2009) ‘Analysis Of The Fundamental Factors Affecting the Market Price of Shares Constituting the India
Das, N. & Singh, N. (2024) “The Road Ahead—Integration of Behavioral Economics and Environmental Sustainability”, Nudging Green: Behavioral Economics and Environmental Sustainability, World Sustainability Series (WSUSE), Springer, Vol. Part F 3319, pp. 293-310 (DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-65972-0_15) Papers in conference abstract volumes / presented
Individual Research Projects (As Principal Investigator)
1. “Designing and Delivering Capacity Building Programme for High Quality Millet Cultivation and Empower Tribal Women Entrepreneurs in West Bengal creating Digital Marketing Platform for effective delivery through IIT-ISM under CSR”- A Major Research Project funded by Coal India Limited, A GOI Enterprise in January, 2025– Principal Investigator –Ongoing (Value: Rs.39,84,934; Project No. SRDP 1167 I).
2. “Factors Affecting Transformational Rural Development and Enhanced Employment Opportunities through Sustainable Entrepreneurial Ventures in Rural areas of Eastern India” -A Major Research Project funded by Indian Council of Social Science and Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Education, GOI in April, 2023– Principal Investigator – Completed in June, 2025 (Value: Rs.13,67,400; Project No. ICSSR(9)/2023-2024/1002/MSIE).
3. “Designing a Model for Measuring Entrepreneurial Drive of Active and Prospective Entrepreneurs with Science and technology (S&T) background in Jharkhand” -A Major Research Project funded by CHORD Division, Department of Science & Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, GOI, New Delhi in September,2017– Principal Investigator –Completed in January, 2020 (Value: Rs.18,15,550; Project No. DST (182)/2017-2018/546/MS).
4. “Developing a Framework of Critical Indicators for Entrepreneurial Success of Science and Technology (S&T) Graduates in Eastern India”- A Major Research Project funded by National Science and Technology Management Information System (NSTMIS), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, GOI, New Delhi in June, 2014 – Principal Investigator – Completed in October, 2016 (Value: Rs.10,72,500; Project No. DST(108)/2014-2015/395/MS).
5.Drivers of Rural Entrepreneurship Development in Jharkhand’- A Major Research Project funded by University Grants Commission, GOI in May, 2009 – Principal Investigator –Completed in January, 2012. (Value: Rs.6,15,028; Project No.UGC (47)/2009-2010/245/MS).
6.“A Framework of Entrepreneurial Success among aspiring Entrepreneurs of Micro-enterprises in Jharkhand Region” – A Major Research Project funded by University Grants Commission, GOI in April, 2013 – Principal Investigator – Completed in October, 2016. (Value: Rs.6,57,100; Project No. UGC (85)/2013-2014/333/MS).
7.“Evaluating the Efficacy of Financial Inclusion in Jharkhand”- A Major Research Project funded by Indian Council of Social Science and Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Education, GOI in August, 2013 – Completed in August, 2015 (Value: Rs.3,00,000; Project No. ICSSR (2)/2013-2014/355/MS).
Individual Research Projects (As Co-Principal Investigator)
1. “Development of Strategic Interventions through Innovative Techniques to Promote STEM Education among underprivileged students with special emphasis on PAP (Project Affected Person) students in Dhanbad ” A Major Research Project funded by BCCL in June, 2024 - Co-Principal Investigator- Ongoing. (Value: Rs.9,99,900; Project No.BCCL/2024-25/1117/MSIE).
2. “Capacity Building Training Programmes on Basic Level and Advanced Level Information Technology and Computer Training for Tribals in Jharkhand” A Major Research Project funded by Ministry of Tribal Affairs, GOI under Centre of Excellence Scheme in March, 2024 - Co-Principal Investigator- Ongoing. (Value: Rs.1,92,47,184; Project No. MoTA (CoE)/2023-2024/04/MSIE-01).
3. “Improving the Economic Well-Being of Scheduled Tribe Communities (ST) Using Game Theoretic and Operations Research Techniques in Jamtara District of Jharkhand State”-A Major Research Project funded by SEED Division, DST, GOI in February, 2022 - Co-Principal Investigator- Completed in August, 2025. (Value: Rs.60,75,211; Project No. DST (SEED)(317)/2021-2022/869/MS).
4. “Accessing the Techno-commercial status of TRL 6 and above Technologies in the Field of Healthcare and Agriculture”-A Major Research Project funded by DSIR, GOI in March, 2022 - Co-Principal Investigator- Ongoing. (Value: Rs.19,99,183; Project No. DSIR/2021-22/885/MS).
5. ‘Drivers of Entrepreneurial Success in Jharkhand-An Analysis of Socio-Cultural and Psychological Dimensions’-A Major Research Project funded by Indian Council of Social Science and Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Education, GOI in February, 2009 - Co-Principal Investigator- Completed in August, 2011. (Value: Rs. 3,16,050; Project No. ICSSR (1)/2008-2009/226/MS).
Consultancy (As Consultant Incharge)
1. ‘Designing a Framework of Key Drivers and Performing a Corporate Social Audit for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives on Local Development and Economic Performance in Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL)’ by ECL, Sanctoria- Consultant Incharge-Completed in November, 2022. (Value: Rs.23,63,831; Cons No. CONS/5075/2019-20).
2. ‘Developing and Delivering Online Course on International Business Management’ funded by Authorgen Technologies Private Limited, Chandigarh- Consultant Incharge-Completed in January, 2014. (Value: Rs.7,86,520; Cons No. CONS/2281/2013-14).
Consultancy (As Co-Consultant Incharge)
‘Socio-Economic Survey of Fire and Land Subsidence Affected Areas of Jharia Coal Field’, funded by Jharkhand Rehabilitation Development Authority (JRDA), Government of Jharkhand’-Co-Consultant Incharge- Completed in September, 2013. (Value: Rs.8,33,000; Cons No. CONS/1647/2011-12).
‘Conducting Social Impact Assessment Study for 14 villages under Gare Palma Sector-1 Coal Mines” funded by Jindal Power Ltd. -Co-Consultant Incharge-Completed in March, 2025. (Value: Rs.44,60,400; Cons No. CONS 7371 C).
Consultant In Professional Development Programs (As Consultant Incharge & Coordinator)
Consultant Incharge of Executive Development Programme on ‘Certificate Programme on Project and Financial Management with Project Management and Simulation Software” for Executives of NCL from 19-23 May, 2025 at NCL, Singrauli. (Value: Rs.12,39,000; Cons No. Cons 7473 E).
Consultant In Charge and Coordinator of Executive Development Programme on “Working Capital Management in Power Projects” for Executives of NHPC Ltd. from August 28-30, 2024 at IIT (ISM), Dhanbad (Value: Rs.9,44 000; Cons No.Cons 7295 E)
Consultant In Charge and Coordinator of Executive Development Programme on “Project and Financial Management with Application Software for ECL Executives” from July 08-12, 2019 at ECL, Sanctoria, Dishergarh (Value: Rs.16,52,000; Cons No. EDP/5030/2019-20)
Consultant In Charge and Coordinator of Professional Development Programme on “Contracts and Materials Management in Mining Industry” from February 5-7, 2018 at IIIF-IIT(ISM), Kolkata (Value: Rs.4,01,200; Cons No.Cons/3819/2018-19)
Consultant In Charge and Coordinator of Professional Development Programme on “Formulation of Corporate plan” for NHPC Executives from September 21-23, 2016 at IIT(ISM), Dhanbad (Value: Rs. 2,70,900; Cons No.Cons/3368/2016-17)
Consultant In Charge and Coordinator of Professional Development Programme for conducting FDP on Entrepreneurship Awareness and Development in December, 2016 at Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad funded by Department of Science & Technology, GOI, New Delhi- Completed in December,2016. (Value: Rs. 2,50,000; Cons No. DST/22/MS/2016-17)
Consultant In Charge and Coordinator of Professional Development Programme on “Formulation of Corporate plan” for NHPC Executives from November 2-4, 2015 at ISM, Dhanbad (Value: Rs. 2,94,120; Cons No.Cons/3033/2015-16)
Consultant In Charge and Coordinator of Professional Development Programme for conducting FDP on Entrepreneurship Awareness and Development in February, 2016 at Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad funded by Department of Science & Technology, GOI, New Delhi- Completed in February, 2016. (Value: Rs. 2,50,000; Cons No.DST/15/MS/2015-16)
Consultant In Charge and Coordinator of Professional Development Programme for conducting FDP on Entrepreneurship Awareness and Development in March, 2015 at Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad funded by Department of Science & Technology, GOI, New Delhi-Completed in March, 2015. (Value: Rs. 2,50,000; Cons No.DST/11/MS/2014-15).
Consultant In Charge and Coordinator of Professional Development Programme for conducting FDP on Entrepreneurship Awareness and Development in March, 2014 at Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad funded by Department of Science & Technology, GOI, New Delhi-Completed in March, 2014. (Value: Rs.1,75,000; Cons No.DST/10/MS/2013-14).
Consultant In Charge and Coordinator of Professional Development Programme for conducting FDP on Entrepreneurship Awareness and Development in March, 2013 at Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad funded by Department of Science & Technology, GOI, New Delhi-Completed in March, 2013. (Value: Rs.1,75,000; Cons No.DST/06/MS/2012-13).
Coordinator of the ‘Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp’ for the students of ISMU from 16-18 October, 2008 funded by National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), Department of Science and Technology, GOI-Completed in October,2013. (Value: Rs.13,500; ISM Number not allotted, DST Ref No. DST-NIMAT PROJECT 2008-09).
Professional Development Programs (As Co-Consultant Incharge)
Co-Consultant Incharge of Executive Development Programme on ‘Certificate Programme on Project and Financial Management with Project Management and Simulation Software” for Executives of SECL from 2-6 June, 2025 at SECL, Bilaspur. (Value: Rs.12,39,000; Cons No. Cons 7470 E).
Co-Consultant Incharge of Executive Development Programme on ‘Certificate Programme on Project and Financial Management with Project Management and Simulation Software” for Executives of SECL from 6-10 January, 2025 at SECL, Bilaspur. (Value: Rs.12,39,000; Cons No. Cons 7393 E).
Co-Consultant Incharge of Executive Development Programme on ‘Certificate Programme on Project and Financial Management with Project Management and Simulation Software” for Executives of CCL from 3-7 September, 2024 at CCL, Ranchi. (Value: Rs.10,62,000; Cons No. Cons 7301 E).
Co-Consultant Incharge of Executive Development Programme on ‘Certificate Programme on Project and Financial Management with Application Software” for Executives of SECL from 5-9 August, 2024 at SECL, Bilaspur. (Value: Rs.14,16,000; Cons No.EDP/7283/2024-25).
Co-Consultant Incharge of Executive Development Programme on ‘Certificate Programme on Project and Financial Management with Project Management and Simulation Software” for Executives of BCCL from 6-10 May, 2024 at IIT(ISM), Dhanbad. (Value: Rs.6,49,000; Cons No.EDP/7232/2024-25).
Co-Consultant Incharge of Executive Development Programme on ‘Certificate Programme on Project and Financial Management with Application Software” for Executives of SECL from 24-28 July, 2023 at SECL, Bilaspur. (Value: Rs.14,16,000; Cons No.EDP/7098/2022-23).
Co-Consultant Incharge of Executive Development Programme on ‘Certificate Programme on Project and Financial Management with Application Software” for Executives of SECL from 22-26 May, 2023 at IIT(ISM), Dhanbad. (Value: Rs.14,16,000; Cons No.EDP/7066/2022-23).
Co-Consultant Incharge of Professional Development Programme on ‘Project Management with Application Software” for Executives of DVC from February 17-19, 2020 for DVC Executives at IIT(ISM)-IIIF, Kolkata. (Value: Rs.2,24,200; Cons No. CONS/5075/2019-20).
Co-Consultant Incharge of Professional Development Programme on ‘Project Management with Application Software” from December 11-15, 2017 at IIT(ISM), Dhanbad. (Value: Rs.3,30,400; Cons No. CONS/3756/2017-18).
Co-Consultant Incharge of Professional Development Programme on ‘Contracts & Materials in Coal Mining Industry’ from August 10-12, 2016 at IIT(ISM)-IIIF, Kolkata. (Value: Rs.2,09,300; Cons No. CONS/3282/2016-17).
Co-Consultant Incharge of Professional Development Programme on ‘Project Management with Application Software” from September 23 –27, 2016 at IIT(ISM), Dhanbad. (Value: Rs.2,57,600; Cons No. CONS/3301/2016-17).
Co-Consultant Incharge of Professional Development Programme on ‘Certificate Course on Project Management for Executives of Coal Industry’ for MCL executives from October 21 –November 1, 2013 at Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad. (Value: Rs.17,88,771; Cons No. CONS/2420/2013-14).
Co-Consultant Incharge of Professional Development Programme on ‘Energy Management for Oil Executives’ for IIM Ranchi from March 3-8, 2014 at Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad. (Value: Rs.6,74,160; Cons. No. CONS/2468/2013-2014).
Consultancy (As Member)
‘Conduction of IL 6 Examination for employees of Tata Steel’ –Member- Completed in August, 2012.
‘Conduction of IL 6 Examination for employees of Tata Steel’ –Member- Completed in February, 2012.
‘Conduction of IL 6 Examination for employees of Tata Steel’ –Member- Completed in May, 2014.
‘Conduction of IL 6 Examination for employees of Tata Steel’ –Member- Completed in August, 2014.
Expert member in Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), GOI sectional committee on Banking and Financial Services in 2025.
Expert Member, AICTE, GOI in 2025.
Adviser/Subject expert, UPSC, GOI in 2025.
Expert Member, Selection Committee, CSIR-CIMFR, 2025.
Coordinator of Executive MBA Programme from 2024.
Co-Coordinator of Executive MBA Programme from 2023.
Member, Departmental Faculty Screening Committee (DFSC), Deptt. of HSS.
Associate Dean, Incubation and Entrepreneurship from 2021-2022.
Head, Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship from 2021-2022.
Vice-Chairman, GATE-JAM, MBA Admission 2021 from 2020-2021.
Co-ordinator of MBA Programme from 2017-18 and 2019-2021.
Co-Coordinator of the Executive MBA Programme of Department of Management Studies, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad from 2012-2017 and 2018-2021.
Member, Departmental Faculty Screening Committee (DFSC), Deptt of MS&IE.
Convenor, DPGC, Department of Management Studies from 2021-22.
Member, DUGC, Department of Management Studies and Industrial Engg from 2023.
Convenor, R&D Fair of the Department in III-2023, 2024, 2025.
Member, Departmental Space Committee.
Training and Placement Incharge of Department of Management Studies from 2011-2013 and 2017-2018.
Member, Academic Senate, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad from 2016-2018 and 2025-Present.
Member, Innovation Group, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad till March, 2018.
Member, Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE), IIT (ISM), Dhanbad from 2014-2017.
Member, Research Task Force (RTF), IIT (ISM), Dhanbad from 2014-2017.
Member, Health Centre Committee and Health Centre Purchase Committee from 2018-2020.
Liaison Officer, SC/ST Cell, from 2019- 2023.
Worked as Coordinator of M.Tech (IE&M) Programme of Department of Management Studies, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad from 2011 to 2012.
Coordinator, Departmental JRF Program, Department of Management Studies, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad from 2014-2017.
Centre Supdtt. for IIT (ISM) JRF Entrance Exam 2018 at IIT (ISM), Dhanbad in June, 2018.
Observer of ISM M.Sc/M.Sc Tech/ M.Tech/JRF Entrance Exam at Pune in May, 2015, Delhi in May, 2016, Indore in May,2017 and JRF Exam Phase II at Delhi in January, 2017 and November, 2017.
Member of Departmental Research Committee, Department of Management Studies, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad.
Member of Library Committee for Department of Management Studies, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad from 2013-2017.
Worked as Secretary of DAC for Department of Management Studies, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad from 2012 to 2014.
Member and Special Invitee of Managing Committee for Business Incubator at ISM, Dhanbad under the scheme “Support for Entrepreneurial and Managerial Development of SMEs: Through Incubators” sponsored by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), GOI.
Setting up and Faculty in charge of Business Communication and Personality Development Laboratory in Department of Management Studies, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad.
Assisted in the conduction of M.Tech, JRF, M.Sc, M.Sc.Tech and M.Phil entrance exam at ISM Centre.
Faculty Adviser of Genesis, E-Cell of ISM, Dhanbad.
Member, Moderation Committee, Departmental Under Graduate Programme.
Maintenance of Database and Compiler of information for B-School Survey, Annual Report, website and other related matters.
Faculty Adviser of 1st Year B.Tech students for academic year 2010-2011.
Integrating Environmental Management with Key Drivers of Economic Performance- A Case Study of Coal Mining Industry in India- By Rashmi –Guide-(Ph.D. Awarded in 2014).
Developing a Framework for Enhanced Service Delivery in Indian Hospitals-By Ramesh Kumar-Guide- (Ph.D. Awarded in 2015).
Sustainability Management and Reporting Practices in Indian Mining Companies-By Daizy Jassal–Guide-(Ph.D. Awarded in 2016).
Study on Key Determinants of Investment Decision for Small Investors in Indian Capital Market -By Rajdeep Kumar Raut-Guide-(Ph.D. Awarded in 2016).
Critical Factors of Entrepreneurial Success: A Study of Micro-Enterprises in Jharkhand Region-By Namrata Chatterjee-Guide-(Ph.D. Awarded in 2016).
Factors Affecting Microentrepreneurial Success- A Study of Select Districts of Jharkhand-By Debanjan Nag – Guide-(Ph.D. Awarded in 2017).
Influence of Personality Traits on Investment Decisions in Indian Capital Market- By Fatima Akhtar–Co-Guide-(Ph.D. Awarded in 2017).
Developing a Framework for Performance Management in Higher Educational Institutions of India- A Study of Select Technical Institutes of West Bengal-By Sayantani Ghosh–Guide-(Ph.D. Awarded in 2017).
Effect of Economic Policies on Industrial Sector Performance – A Study in Indian Context -By Subir Chattopadhyay-Co-Guide-(Ph.D. Awarded in 2017).
Impact Assessment of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives- A Case Study of Coal Mining Industry in India- By Prem Sagar Mishra-Guide-(Ph.D. Awarded in 2022).
Designing a Framework of Entrepreneurial Success for Science and Technology Graduates- A Study in Indian Context - By Rajib Roy - Guide- (Ph.D. Awarded in 2021).
Impact of Corporate Governance Practices on Cost of Capital Determination: A Study of Select Indian Companies- By Varnita Srivastava- Guide- (Ph.D. Awarded in 2021).
Impact of Intellectual Capital on Firm Performance: A Study of Emerging Economies- By Neha Smriti- Guide- (Ph.D. Awarded in 2022).
Impact of Corporate Sustainable Performance on Sustainable Development: A Study- By Ajay Kumar- Guide- (Ph.D. Awarded in 2022).
Developing a Framework for Effective Financial Inclusion and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: A Study-By Ashutosh Sharma- Guide- (Status- Ph.D. Awarded in 2023).
Developing a Framework for Key Drivers of Behavioural Finance in Indian Scenario - By Sulagna Nandy Dutta- Guide- (Ph.D. Awarded in 2025).
Developing a New Framework to Explain Consumers’ Purchasing Behaviour for the Green Electricity Sector- By Animesh Mishra- Guide-(Ph.D. Awarded in 2024).
Developing a Framework for Analyzing the Impact of Corporate Governance Practices on Banking Sector- By Marghoob Enam- Guide- (Ph.D. Awarded in 2024).
Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure Practices on Corporate Decisions of Companies in BRICS Economies- By Jyotirani Gupta- Guide- (Ph.D. Awarded in 2024).
A Study on Impact of Sustainability Parameters on Investment Decision Making Process- By Nikita Singh- Guide- (Ph.D. Awarded in 2026).
A Study on Impact of Green Finance on Corporate ESG Performance- By Md Shahnawaz Alam- Guide- (Status-Ongoing; Date of Joining: 08/08/22).
A Framework for measuring Rural Entrepreneurial Performance by constructing Rural Entrepreneurial Index in India- Guide - By Deependra Pal- (Status-Ongoing; Date of Joining: 03/01/23).
The Impact of Digital Transformation on Corporate ESG Performance in India- Guide- By Shraddha Dwivedi- (Status-Ongoing; Date of Joining: 02/01/24).
A multidimensional approach to assess the economic well-being of ST Communities: A study in Indian context- Joint Guide- By Sumita Biswas (Status-Ongoing; Date of Joining: 26/12/23).
Ph.D. Scholars undergoing course work:
