Selected Publications

• Ramila Devi Ram Sing, Segufta Yasmi Abdul Rahman, Praveen Kumar, R. Arasu, Mostafa Ali Beigi, & Renne Pramila. (2025). Harnessing AI for Enhanced Student Learning and Performance in Higher Education: A Multinational Collaboration. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 15(2), 208–217. Mohan, J. J., & Kumar, S. P. (2024). Integrated management of human-elephant conflict: A success story involving surgical intervention on a wild elephant. Indian Forester (ISSN 0019-4816). Mistry, A., & Kumar, P. S. (2024). A review on cognitive development of employees. International Journal of Cultural Studies and Social Sciences, 20(1), 70.  Robin, S., Kumaran, C., & Praveen Kumar, S. (2023). Determinants of employee engagement among health care professionals in Puducherry. Journal of Nursing Science, 36(Special Issue 2).  Robin, S., Kumaran, C., & Praveen Kumar, S. (2023). Health care professional perception towards engagement factors with reference to multi-specialty hospital in Chennai. Vol 18(11), 164–174.Kumar, S. P. (2024). The impact of work-life balance in an organizational environment: 

Working Papers: (To be listed in reverse chronology, i.e., starting from the latest)

• Praveen Kumar, S., Gamification of Management Education: Exploring Engagement and Cognitive Outcomes in Indian B-Schools (Status: Under Peer Review) A mixed-methods exploration of how game-based pedagogy improves learner motivation, emotional response, and academic outcomes in postgraduate management programs.
• Praveen Kumar, S., Circular Economy in Indian Retail: A Consumer-Centric Study on Product Life Extension Practices (Status: Data Analysis Phase) An empirical investigation on consumer willingness toward repair, resale, and sustainable disposal practices in urban retail hubs across South India.

 

Work in Progress: (yet to be published)

• Return on Influence: Micro vs. Macro Influencers in the Indian Digital Ecosystem Analyzing marketing ROI, consumer trust, and conversion patterns across influencer tiers on social media platforms in FMCG and EdTech sectors.
•  ESG-Driven Leadership: A Framework for Sustainable Strategy in Indian Corporations Developing an integrative model linking ESG metrics to leadership behaviors, stakeholder expectations, and long-term business performance.

Academic Experience

• Dean – Faculty of Management, SRM Institute of Science & Technology (SRM IST), Ramapuram Campus July 2025 – Present | Chennai, India
• Dean – School of Commerce & Management, Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research (BIHER) June 2014 – June 2025 | Chennai, India
• Associate Professor – Department of Management Studies, Panimalar Engineering College June 2003 – May 2014 | Chennai, India

Visiting / Guest Faculty Roles

• JP Jacobs International University, USA Visiting Professor (Jun 2021 – Present)

• Commonwealth University, London, UK Visiting Professor (Dec 2020 – Present)

• MPRH Institute, Tehran, Iran Visiting Professor (Jun 2014 – Present)

• Ural Federal University, Russia Guest Professor (Jun 2019 – Jul 2019)

• Loyola Institute of Business Administration (Informatics), Chennai, India Visiting Faculty (Jun 2011 – May 2016)

• Pondicherry University & Loyola College – Twinning Programme, Chennai, India Visiting Professor (Jun 2007 – Jun 2014)

Professional Leadership Roles

• Crown University International Chartered Inc., Americas & Nigeria Board Trustee (Jul 2020 – Present)

Training, Mentorship, and Certification Roles

• The Priority Academy, UK CBT Coach Practitioner (Jan 2020 – Present) Certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Coach offering sessions for educators and academic professionals.

• Publons (Clarivate), Global Certified Publons Academy Supervisor (2021 – Present) Mentoring early-career researchers in academic peer review and publishing ethics.

• StartupTN, Government of Tamil Nadu Mentor (May 2023 – Present) Supporting startups and young entrepreneurs with guidance in marketing, branding, and business model development.

• Naan Mudhalvan, Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation Mentor (May 2024 – Present) Delivering skill-building sessions for students in the areas of career readiness and leadership.
• British Council, India Coordinator & Trainer – Business English Certificate (BEC) (Jun 2003 – May 2014) Conducted BEC training and assessments across multiple campuses in Chennai.

 

Academic Excellence 

• ‘Anantha Ramakrishna’ Gold Medal – Awarded for General Proficiency in B.A. English Literature, Loyola College, 1998. 
•  Awards & Recognitions  Best Teacher Award – Panimalar Engineering College, 2004. 
• Best Administrator Award – Top Engineers Faculty & Students Award, Pondicherry, 2016. 
• Best Administrator – Conferred by MPRH Institute, Iran, 2017. 
• Best Faculty Award – Vanakkam HR Corporation, 2023. 
• Case Centre UK - Case Writing Scholarship Awardee – 2024
• National & International Honors  Rashtriya Vidya Saraswati Puraskar – International Institute of Education & Management, New Delhi.
• Star of Asia Award – International Business Council, New Delhi.
•  Glory of Education Excellence Award – International Business Council, New Delhi.
• Special Records  Organizer – Marathon Case Study, recognized in the India Book of Records, 2019.
• Co-Author – Thickest Book, recognized in the Guinness Book of Records, 2023.

Achievements and Awards

• Plenary speaker at international conference on Information technology , Electronics & Communication, October 13-14,2012.
• Moderator for National conference on Emerging approaches in business environment (Divergent perspectives & dimensions) conducted by SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Vadapalani Campus, Chennai on 9/8/2019
• Chief Guest for Best Teacher award at Immaculate Matriculation Higher secondary school on 8/9/2019.
• Guest of Honor for the Science Expo at Maharishi vidya mandir, chetpet, Chennai 31.(9.11.19)
• Chief Guest for the Science Project Exhibition at Krishnasamy Matriculation Hr.Sec.School, Anna nagar.(16.11.19)

Memberships

• Member of National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN) and SIFE
• Member of All India Management Association (Membership no. 200611239)
• Member of Indian Science Congress