Profile & Biography
▶ Academic Qualifications
▸ B. Com, Masters in International Business, Ph.D. from University of Lucknow, 2008, UGCNET (Management)-2005
▶ Areas of Expertise
▸ (Marketing| Entrepreneurship| Retailing)
▶ Professional Experience
▸ 20 Years and key roles: Head of Dept., Academic In-Charge
▶ Research & Publications
▸ 4 papers + 6 Chapters in Edited Books + 1 Self Study Material for PG Program
▶ Projects & Consultancy
▸ (Major funded/industry projects or exhibitions curated)
▸ 2 Project Consultancies | Organised Buyers-Sellers Meet for Footwear MSMEs
▶ Awards & Recognition
▸ Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan Award from Avantika Society, New Delhi
▸ Recognition from Global Environment & Social Association, New Delhi
▶ Professional Memberships
▸ Fellowship of Society for Science & Nature, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Dr. Avinash Bajpai is a Sr. Faculty in the School of Retail & Fashion Merchandise with over 20 years of combined industry and academic experience. He holds a B. Com from CSJM University, Kanpur, 2001, a Master’s Degree in International Business from IMS, Ghaziabad, 2003, and a Ph.D. in Commerce from University of Lucknow, 2008. His core areas include sustainable General Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Research Methods. Dr. Bajpai has authored peer-reviewed research papers, chapters in edited books, Self Learning Material for the M. Com Program, and presented his work at leading national and international conferences. He has been the member of syllabus draft committee. He had also performed in different academic administration roles like Head of Dept., Academic In- Charge, Assist. Supt. Exams, etc.
He has led government-funded projects on Handholding and Development of Small-Scale Footwear Manufacturers of Punjab with special reference to Jutti Cluster, Faridkot and Demonstrations of Tech Interventions for Upliftment of Ludhiana Cobbler Cluster. Recipient of the Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Award from Avantika Society, New Delhi and Special Honour from Glocal Environment & Social Association, New Delhi, she is an active member of professional bodies and mentors’ students for global competitions.
