Faculty
Dean
Dean - Prof Abby Mathew
| Qualification | 1. DHMCT – Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Bombay, 1982 – First Class. 2. Post Diploma in Advanced Hospitality Management IHM Bombay, 1983 – First Class. 3. Post Diploma in Teacher’s Training IHM Bombay, 1984 – First Class. 4. Hospitality Management Diploma – Educational Institute of American Hotel & Motel Association -1995. 5. Certified Hospitality Educator Educational Institute of American Hotel & Motel Association – 1996. 6. MA ( Public Administration) Annamalai University, 1996 – First Class. |
| Awards | 1. First rank holder in Post Diploma in Teacher’s Training. 2. Best Project Report in PDTT |
| Experience | 1. Industry – Chef Trainee, Chef de partie, Sous Chef with Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai, 1982 to 1986. 2. Industry – Operations Manager with Guestline Days ( Mahindra Group) 1986 to 1993 3.Academic – Principal, M S Ramaiah College of Hotel Management 1993 to 2014 4. Academic – Dean, FHMCT, Ramaiah University of Applied sciences 2014 till date |
| Research | Interest: 1.Food Production – Reinventing traditional cooking methods 2.Use of indigenous ingredients in modern cuisineExpertise: 1.Food Production 2.Menu Engineering 3.Food and Beverage Management 4.Contemporary Gastronomy |
| Presentations (Detailed list of Presentations) | Conferences (Invited): 1.A 3 day workshop on NAAC – Effective peer team memberConference on Higher Education in India by HRD ministry, Government of India 2.Entrepreneurial Challenges and Opportunities in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry’, MSRCHM, 20th December 2013 3.‘Facets of Hospitality: An Overview of the Accommodations’, MSRCHM, 24th August, 2012 4.‘Research Planning and Design in Hospitality Industry’ at MSRCHM, Bengaluru, 30th November 2011 5.‘Handling Gen. Next in Professional Colleges’, MSRCHM, Bengaluru, 29th November, 2011 Conferences (Organized): 1.Facets of Hospitality: An Overview of the Accommodations’, MSRCHM, 24th August, 2012 2.‘Challenges and Opportunities in the Hospitality Industry, 3rd May, 2012 |
| Teaching | Modules Taught 1.BHM Food and Beverage Production Modules 2.BHM – Food and Beverage Management Modules 3.MBA – Hospitality Operations Modules UG Thesis Advised: 1.ET Project 2.Hospitality Project PG Thesis Advised: 1.Hospitality Project Professional Memberships: 1.Member, Academic Council, Bangalore University – 3 terms.2.Syndicate Member, Bangalore University – 2 terms. 3.Chairman, Board of Exams, BUB – 4 terms. 4.Member LIC, BUB – 6 terms. 5.Member – Academic Council, Mysore University – 3 terms. 6.Peer Team Member, NAAC – 7 terms. |
Administrative Registrar
Administrative Registrar - Rajesh S.
| Qualification | BSc ( HM & CS) MKU 1997 MTM MKU 2001 M. Phil MKU 2003 |
| Experience | From August 2014 to till date Administrative registrar &Assistant Professor – FHMCT, RUAS From July 1998 to July 2014, Assistant Professor – MSRCHM Industry – 1997 to 1998 – LRN Excellency |
| Research | Interest: Flaxseed, B12 & Cissus Quadrangularis Expertise: Food and Beverage |
| Presentations (Detailed list of Presentations) | ‘The Food and Nutrition Forum’ at the International Trade Fair on 19th, 20th and 21st January 2018 Millets in Industrial Canteens on 15th December 2018 organized by Nutrition and Nutraceutical Research Center ‘New Beginnings- Workshop on Value Added Millet Products for Entrepreneurs’ on 21st August 2018 ‘New Beginnings’ organized by Nutrition and Nutraceutical Research Center ‘The Food and Nutrition Forum’ at the International Trade Fair on 18th, 19th and 20th January 2019 Smart Food Culinary Symposium on 5th December 2018 organized by Nutrition and Nutraceutical Research Center Culinary Symposium on Millets on 20th December 2017 organized by Nutrition and Nutraceutical Research Center Millet Foods for Dieticians and Chefs on 25th and 26th July 2017 organized by Nutrition and Nutraceutical Research Center |
| Teaching | Modules Taught
Food & Beverage Service Theory |
FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRODUCTION
Head of the Department - Mr. Shyam Prasad
| Qualification | • BHM MBA (HR) • Mangalore University / Sikkim Manipal University, 1992 / 2008 |
| Experience | • Academic – 21 years Asst. Lecturer – IPSM 1992-1994 Lecturer – KLE – 1999 – 2001 PES – 2002-2003 Sr. Lecturer – Acharya Institute – 2003 – 2008 Asst Professor – MSRCHM and MSRUAS- 2008 to Till date • Industry – 5 years Hotel Quality Inn Aruna – CDP (Trainee) – 1994 – 1996 Hotel Day’s Inn – CDP – 1996 – 1997 Hotel Capitol – Jr. Sous Chef – 1997 – 2000 |
| Research | Interest: NNRC Expertise: Product Development of millet based products. |
| Presentations (Detailed list of Presentations) | Invited Lectures: • MSRIT Workshop on Food Adulteration and Safety Measures – 2017 Conferences (Invited): • Talk and Demonstration on Healthy eating and Good living – Vijaya Karnataka • Workshop on Millet dishes for Chefs and Dietician – GoK • Workshop on Millet dishes for Entrepreneurs and Startups – GoK Conferences (Organized): • Smart food culinary symposium – GoK – 2017 and 18 • Food and Nutrition forum at organic millet fair – GoK – 2018 and 2019 • International Trade Fair – GoK – 2019 Posters: • Evaluation of Makanpal as an healthy substitute for bakery fat in specialty products |
| Teaching | • Modules Taught: • BHM Food & Beverage Production Bvoc Modules • UG Thesis Advised: Project guided: Replacement of butter with avocado Lacto fermentation on food products Gluten free products • Professional Memberships: South India Culinary Association. Membership No:1543 |
Asst. Professor - Mr. Shashi Sharma
| Qualification | BHM – Bangalore CFN – IGNOU MBA (HR) – EIILM University ( Distance education) Technical Qualification Lead auditor training course on Food Safety Management System, ISO 22000 -2005 |
| Experience | 2006 till date Ramaiah university 2000 to 2006 – T John college Bangalore University July 1997 to October 1999 in Little Wood International now taken over by (Westside, the TATA property) coffee shop 1994 to 1996 – In Banquets both in F&B Service and in Production Department |
| Research | • Interest: Nutrition and Nutraceutical Research Center-RUAS • Expertise: Food safety , Product development- Millets, Low carb Flour, Recipe development, Meat analog |
| Presentations (Detailed list of Presentations) | • Invited Lectures: Food Hygiene and Serving Etiquette – Vidya Shilp Academy • Conferences (Invited): Talks and demonstration on healthy eating and good leaving Workshop on millet dishes for dietitian and chefs Workshop on millet dishes for Entrepreneur and startups • Conferences (Organized): Smart food culinary symposium 2017-18 – GoK Food and nutrition forum at organic millet fare 2018-19 – GoK International trade fare 2019 – GoK • Conferences (Presented ) Poster presentation on Maakhanphal -IUfost |
| Teaching | • Modules Taught : BHM – F&B production FSSN –II sem B Voc – Culinary Operations Production Modules • UG Thesis Advised: Tea for sour throat Came fledge palate cleansers • Professional Memberships: South India Culinary Association (SICA) |
Head of the Department –Associate Professor - Ms. Nagarekha C Palli,
| Qualification | • Bachelor of Hotel Management, Bangalore University, 1996 • MBA (HR) at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, 2012 |
| Experience | Academic • Instructor, Basic Training Centre Hotel and Catering, Bangalore Karnataka Govt, 1999-2000 • Lecturer (Part time), Vignan College of Hotel Management, Bangalore, 1998-2000 Courses: Food and Beverage Production – I, II and III year BHM • Teaching (Present Role) – Associate Professor and Head – Food and Beverage Production, Faculty of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, 2000- 2019 Industry |
| Research | Interest: • Development of Prebiotic Foxtail Biscuits for Pre-diabetic Patients • Development of Healthy, Convenience Soups- using a combination of millets and locally available grains and spices to optimise the nutritive and nutraceutical properties • Evaluation of Cornmeal in Choux Buns for Gluten Intolerance • Development of Probiotic Whey Jellies Expertise: Food and Beverage Production |
| Publications | National Journal Papers: • Nagarekha Palli, Priya Arjun, Santhana Krishnan, Kiran Kumar Reddy, 2017, Gluten Free Choux Buns Using Cornmeal” in Journal of Management and Commerce, RUAS Magazine Articles : • Nagarekha C Palli, Priya Arjun, Probiotics and Prebiotics – A Dynamic and essential Duo for Good Health – Reflections , Volume VIII, 2017 |
| Presentations | Invited Lectures: • ‘Food Adulteration and Safety Measures’ at M.S Ramaiah Institute of Technology in 2013 Conferences (Invited): • Workshop on Millet Dishes for Dietitians and Chefs in July 2017 • Talk and demonstration of ‘Good Living’ healthy dishes at various venues in Karnataka organised by Vijaya Karnataka • Workshop on Art of Salad Making at Airforce Station Jalahalli in 2010 Conferences (Organized): • Smart Food Culinary Symposium in December 2017 and 2018 • Was part of the organizing committee of the Food and Nutrition Forum at Organics and Millets 2018 and 2019 International Trade Fair Posters : • Nagarekha Palli, Priya Arjun, Anvitha Arani, Boga Teja, Vinesh , Diva Kumar Reddy, 2018, Novel Spicy Adjunct For Traditional Foods Enriched with Drumstick Leaves (Moringa oleifera L ) , Poster Presentation at IUFOST World Congress 2018 • Priya Arjun, Nagarekha Palli, Raghavendra T, Sreekanth N, 2018, Use of Probiotics in Value Added Jellies , Poster Presentation at IUFOST • Sreekanth N, Nagarekha Palli, Priya Arjun, 2018, Gluten Free/ Low Gluten Bakery Products- Foods for Special Medical Purpose, Poster Presentation at IUFOST |
| Teaching | Modules Taught • BHM Food Beverage Production Fundamentals of Food and Beverage Production Food and Beverage Production Food and Beverage Production Food and Beverage Production Operations Special Culinary Art • B Voc Culinary Operations Cooking Techniques Basics of Indian Cooking Organisation and Safety Advanced Cooking Techniques Catering Systems Garde Manger UG Thesis Advised: • Development of Convenience Products using Macha Tea • Development of Edible Straws using Millets as a Substitute for Plastic Straws • Development of ‘Edible Stirrers’ • Ready to Use Seasoning or Topping to Suit Indian Palates PG MS Thesis Advised: • “Acceptance and introducing of millet dishes in standalone restaurant in Bangalore” MBA student • Development of Cost Effective Convenience Products Using Tomatoes MBA students Professional Memberships: • Member of South Indian Culinary Association (IFCA South Region) Membership No:1540 |
| Achievements | • Letter of appreciation received from Joint Director of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka, for working with the Organizing committee for the workshop “Millet Foods for Chefs and Dietitians” • Letter of appreciation received from Col R I Mullick, Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Naveen Bakshi, Officiating Commanding Officer, ASC Centre and College Bangalore for Issuing “Civil Certification of Chefs” |
Associate Professor - Ms. Nagarekha C Palli, Associate Professor
| Qualification | • Bachelor of Hotel Management, Bangalore University, 1996 • MBA (HR) at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, 2012 |
| Experience | Academic • Instructor, Basic Training Centre Hotel and Catering, Bangalore Karnataka Govt, 1999-2000 • Lecturer (Part time), Vignan College of Hotel Management, Bangalore, 1998-2000 Courses: Food and Beverage Production – I, II and III year BHM • Teaching (Present Role) – Associate Professor and Head – Food and Beverage Production, Faculty of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, 2000- 2019Industry • Entrepreneur – Catering Business from 1997 to 2000, Bangalore • Worked in the Food and Beverage Production department from 1996 to 1997 at Central Park Hotel Bangalore |
| Research | Interest: • Development of Prebiotic Foxtail Biscuits for Pre-diabetic Patients • Development of Healthy, Convenience Soups- using a combination of millets and locally available grains and spices to optimise the nutritive and nutraceutical properties • Evaluation of Cornmeal in Choux Buns for Gluten Intolerance • Development of Probiotic Whey Jellies Expertise: Food and Beverage Production |
| Publications | National Journal Papers: • Nagarekha Palli, Priya Arjun, Santhana Krishnan, Kiran Kumar Reddy, 2017, Gluten Free Choux Buns Using Cornmeal” in Journal of Management and Commerce, RUAS Magazine Articles : • Nagarekha C Palli, Priya Arjun, Probiotics and Prebiotics – A Dynamic and essential Duo for Good Health – Reflections , Volume VIII, 2017 |
| Presentations | Invited Lectures: • ‘Food Adulteration and Safety Measures’ at M.S Ramaiah Institute of Technology in 2013 Conferences (Invited): • Workshop on Millet Dishes for Dietitians and Chefs in July 2017 • Talk and demonstration of ‘Good Living’ healthy dishes at various venues in Karnataka organised by Vijaya Karnataka • Workshop on Art of Salad Making at Airforce Station Jalahalli in 2010 Conferences (Organized): • Smart Food Culinary Symposium in December 2017 and 2018 • Was part of the organizing committee of the Food and Nutrition Forum at Organics and Millets 2018 and 2019 International Trade Fair Posters : • Nagarekha Palli, Priya Arjun, Anvitha Arani, Boga Teja, Vinesh , Diva Kumar Reddy, 2018, Novel Spicy Adjunct For Traditional Foods Enriched with Drumstick Leaves (Moringa oleifera L ) , Poster Presentation at IUFOST World Congress 2018 • Priya Arjun, Nagarekha Palli, Raghavendra T, Sreekanth N, 2018, Use of Probiotics in Value Added Jellies , Poster Presentation at IUFOST • Sreekanth N, Nagarekha Palli, Priya Arjun, 2018, Gluten Free/ Low Gluten Bakery Products- Foods for Special Medical Purpose, Poster Presentation at IUFOST |
| Teaching | Modules Taught • BHM Food Beverage Production Fundamentals of Food and Beverage Production Food and Beverage Production Food and Beverage Production Food and Beverage Production Operations Special Culinary Art • B Voc Culinary Operations Cooking Techniques Basics of Indian Cooking Organisation and Safety Advanced Cooking Techniques Catering Systems Garde Manger UG Thesis Advised: • Development of Convenience Products using Macha Tea • Development of Edible Straws using Millets as a Substitute for Plastic Straws • Development of ‘Edible Stirrers’ • Ready to Use Seasoning or Topping to Suit Indian Palates PG MS Thesis Advised: • “Acceptance and introducing of millet dishes in standalone restaurant in Bangalore” MBA student • Development of Cost Effective Convenience Products Using Tomatoes MBA students Professional Memberships: • Member of South Indian Culinary Association (IFCA South Region) Membership No:1540 |
| Achievements | • Letter of appreciation received from Joint Director of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka, for working with the Organizing committee for the workshop “Millet Foods for Chefs and Dietitians” • Letter of appreciation received from Col R I Mullick, Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Naveen Bakshi, Officiating Commanding Officer, ASC Centre and College Bangalore for Issuing “Civil Certification of Chefs” |
Asst. Professor - Mr. Sridhar Krishnan,
| Qualification | • BHM – Bangalore University • MSc.Hotel Management – Annamalai University |
| Experience | Academic Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences – Faculty of Hospitality Management and Catering Technology – 4years T.John College Of Hotel Management- Associate professor – 1year T.John College Of Hotel Management -Assistant Professor & Head of Bakery and Confectionery -5 years T.John College Of Hotel Management – Head of the Department BHM -3years Research Presently Pursuing – Development of nutrition and nutraceutical products at – Nutrition and Nutraceutical Research Centre (NNRC – RUAS ) 1.5 years Industry Sweet chariot Bakery and Confectionery -1year The Oberoi – Rajvils – Jaipur , Udaivilas – Udaipur – 4years |
| Research | • Interest: Nutrition and Nutraceutical Research Centre (NNRC)- RUAS • Expertise: Product Development, Millet Based healthy bakery products, Developing Healthy Bakery Products, study on substitute of healthy fat in bakery, study on anti-oxidants in green tea, develop Stevia sugar free Indian and continental desserts, developing products using millets |
| Presentations(Detailed list of Presentations) | • Invited Lectures: Conferences (Invited): Talk & Demonstration on Healthy Eating and Good Living – Vijay Karnataka Workshop on millet dishes for dietician and chefs- GoK Workshop on millet dishes for entrepreneurs and startups-GoK • Conferences (Organized): Smart food culinary challenge 2017 & 2018- GoK Food and Nutrition Forum at Organic millet fair 2018 & 2019 International trade fare -2019 –GoK • Presentation : Evaluation of Makhanphal as a Healthy Substitute for Bakery Fat in Specialty Products- IUFOST 2018- World Congress of Food Science and Technolog |
| Teaching | • Modules Taught BHM- Food and Beverage production – 5th, 6th 7th Semester Theory and Practical Bvoc – Advance Diploma, Degree UG Thesis Advised: Lacto Fermentation In Food Production Replacing of Butter with Avacado in Bakery products Gluten Free Products (waffles, ice-cream cones) Sugar free/ Stevia Indian Desserts Study on anti-oxidant and product developing using matcha tea • Professional Memberships: South Indian Culinary Association-1541 |
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE
Head of the Department - Mr. Rajesh S, Administrative Registrar and Asst. Professor
Associate Professor - Ms. Priya Arjun
| Qualification | • MSc in Tourism and Hospitality Management , Madurai Kamaraj University, 2015 • Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology , Institute of Hotel Management , 1990 |
| Awards | ‘Award of Excellence 2012’ on International Women’s Day by Gokula Education Foundation (Health Sciences)Award for ‘Knowledge in Wines and Blind Tasting ‘ by Alpine Wineries |
| Experience | • Head of the Department and Assoc Prof – Food and Beverage Service- Faculty of Hospitality Management and Catering Technology, 204 to date • Food and Beverage Service Lecturer , Ramaiah College of Hotel Management , 1999 to 2014 • Food and Beverage Service Department , Taj Residency, Bangalore , 1990 to 1993 |
| Research | • Interest: Nutrition and Nutraceuticals Development of low cost food and beverage products using indigenous ingredients to improve the nutritional status of Indians Smart Food Prebiotics and Probiotics Sericin Food and Beverage Development of low cost beverages and substitutes for bar ingredients • Expertise: Food and Beverage Service |
| Publications (Detailed list of Publications) | National Journal Papers: • Nagarekha Palli, Priya Arjun, Santhana Krishnan, 2017, Gluten Free Choux Buns Using Cornmeal” in Journal of Management and Commerce, RUAS Magazine Articles • Nagarekha C Palli, Priya Arjun, Probiotics and Prebiotics – A Dynamic and essential Duo for Good Health – Reflections , Volume VIII, 2017 • “Hospitality Management – A catalyst to a bright future”. Article published in My Education Guide , Jan 2013, IV Edition |
| Presentations | Conference Presentation Priya Arjun, Priyanka H, Marketing of Alcohol in Karnataka- Challenges and Opportunities, Regional Conference on Challenges and Opportunities in Hospitality and Tourism Industry , 3rd May 2012 Posters • Priya Arjun, Nagarekha Palli, Raghavendra T, Sreekanth N, 2018, Use of Probiotics in Value Added Jellies , Poster Presentation at IUFOST, in My Education Guide World Congress 2018 • Nagarekha Palli, Priya Arjun, Anvitha Arani, Boga Teja, Vinesh , Diva Kumar Reddy, 2018, Novel Spicy Adjunct For Traditional Foods Enriched with Drumstick Leaves (Moringa oleifera L ) , Poster Presentation at IUFOST World Congress 2018 • Sreekanth N, Nagarekha Palli, Priya Arjun, 2018, Gluten Free/ Low Gluten Bakery Products- Foods for Special Medical Purpose, Poster Presentation at IUFOST, World Congress 2018 • Shashi Binani, Dr. Basavaraj, Priya Arjun, 2018,Multifarious Benefits of Black Garlic in Health and Nutrition, Poster Presentation at IUFOST , World Congress 2018 • Invited Lectures: Conferences (Invited) • Prospects of Introducing Ayurveda based diet in the Mid-Day Meal Programme of The Akshaya Patra Foundation at ISKON, 16th May 2019 • Application of Silk for Food Products and Nutraceuticals . Industry – Institute Workshop , Central Silk Technological Research Institute ,18th March 2019 • The Challenges of Providing Healthy Foods in the Workplace , Arogyas Healthy Workplace Conference , 14th November 2018 Conferences (Organized): • Food and Nutrition Forum for two consecutive years at the Organics and Millets -International Trade Fair 2018 and the Organics and Millets -International Trade Fair 2019 in association with Karnataka State Department of Agriculture , Government of Karnataka, Indian Dietetics Association, South India Chef’s Association and International Crops Research Institute for Semi- Arid Tropics . • Smart Food Culinary Symposium for two consecutive years Chefs and Restaurant Entrepreneurs in 20th December 2018 and 7th December 2017 in association with Karnataka State Department of Agriculture , Government of Karnataka and International Crops Research Institute for Semi- Arid Tropics • Workshop on Millet Products for Chefs and Nutritionists on 25th and 26th July 2017 in association with Karnataka State Department of Agriculture , Government of Karnataka • Workshop on Introducing Smart Food into Industrial Catering Menus in association with Karnataka State Department of Agriculture , Government of Karnataka and International Crop Research Institute for Semi-Arid Crops on 15th December 2018 • New Beginnings- A Workshop on Value Added Millet Products for Budding Entrepreneurs in association with Food Karnataka Ltd. Government of Karnataka on 21st August 2018 |
| Teaching | Modules Taught • Hospitality Operations Management – MBA in Hospitality Management • Food and Beverage Service – Theory • Food and Beverage Service – Practical • Food and Beverage Management • Hospitality Service Operation • Restaurant Entrepreneurship UG Thesis Advised: • Development of Fruit Infused Craft Beer Using Millets • Development of Sorghum bicolor (Jowar) Beer • Acceptance and Introduction of Millet Dishes in Restaurant Menus in Bangalore • Development of a Cost Effective Substitute for Angostura Bitters • Development of a Crafted Aerated Beverage as a Substitute for Tonic • Development of a Frozen Mixer for Cocktails • Development of a Smart Notification Device for Staff in Hotels • Development of Veggie Cuppa • Enhancing Food and Beverage Operations in Ramaiah Memorial Hospital • Evaluation of Impact of Introducing Menu Labelling On Pan Asian A la Carte Menu PG Thesis Advised: • Study of Business Strategy of ‘Online Liquor Delivery’ • Empirical Study of ‘Bar Stock Exchange Pricing’ at Pubs in Bangalore • Compliance of FSSAI Guidelines by Juice Vendors in Mathikere • Need for Quality Management Systems in Food Business Operators in Mathikere • Feasibility Study of a Stand Alone Multi Cuisine Restaurant in Moodabidri , Mangalore • Development of Cost Effective Convenience Products Using Tomatoes • Effects of Inventory Management on Profit Maximisation at Le Arabia, Bangalore • Enhancing Operational Efficiency and Profitability at Kebab Studio, GoldFinch Hotels |
| Achievements | • Received a Letter of Appreciation from Shri Krishna Byre Gowda, Agriculture Minister , GoK for organising the Food and Nutrition Forum at the Organics and Millets – 2018 International Trade Fair • Received a Letter of Appreciation from Dr. V. Guruprasad , CE, Gokula Education Foundation , for organising lunch for UNIDO Conference and dinner for a special foreign delegation |
Asst. Professor - Mr. Sreekanth N,
| Qualification | • MBA, Karnataka State Open University -2009 • BHM ,Bangalore University -2006 |
| Experience | • Academic: August 2014-till date – Assistant Professor ,Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore July 2011-July 2014 – Assistant Professor ,M.S. Ramaiah College of Hotel Management, Bangalore July 2007 – June 2011 – Lecturer ,The Oxford College of Hotel Management, Bangalore • Industry : June 2006 – June 2007 – Le Méridien, Bangalore |
| Research | • Interest: Development of products using millets ,sericin and probiotics • Expertise: Food and Beverage Service |
| Presentations(Detailed list of Presentations) | • Conferences (Organized): • Food and Nutrition Forum for two consecutive years at the Organics and Millets -International Trade Fair 2018 and the Organics and Millets -International Trade Fair 2019 in association with Karnataka State Department of Agriculture , Government of Karnataka, Indian Dietetics Association, South India Chef’s Association and International Crops Research Institute for Semi- Arid Tropics . • Smart Food Culinary Symposium for two consecutive years Chefs and Restaurant Entrepreneurs in 20th December 2018 and 7th December 2017 in association with Karnataka State Department of Agriculture , Government of Karnataka and International Crops Research Institute for Semi- Arid Tropics • Workshop on Millet Products for Chefs and Nutritionists on 25th and 26th July 2017 in association with Karnataka State Department of Agriculture , Government of Karnataka • Workshop on Introducing Smart Food into Industrial Catering Menus in association with Karnataka State Department of Agriculture , Government of Karnataka and International Crop Research Institute for Semi-Arid Crops on 15th December 2018 • New Beginnings- A Workshop on Value Added Millet Products for Budding Entrepreneurs in association with Food Karnataka Ltd. Government of Karnataka on 21st August 2018 Poster presentation Priya Arjun, Nagarekha Palli, Raghavendra T, Sreekanth N, 2018, Use of Probiotics in Value Added Jellies , Poster Presentation at IUFOST, in World Congress 2018 Sreekanth N, Nagarekha Palli, Priya Arjun, 2018, Gluten Free/ Low Gluten Bakery Products- Foods for Special Medical Purpose, Poster Presentation at IUFOST, World Congress 2018 |
| Teaching | • Modules Taught –UG Food & Beverage Service Theory Food & Beverage Service Practical Fast Food Chain Operation Hospitality Service Operation • UG Thesis Advised: Development of Fruit Infused Craft Beer Using Millets Evaluation of Impact of Introducing Menu Labelling On Pan Asian A la Carte Menu Development of Sorghum bicolor (Jowar) Beer Development of Veggie Cuppa Development of a Crafted Aerated Beverage as a Substitute for Tonic Enhancing Food and Beverage Operations in Ramaiah Memorial Hospital |
Asst. Professor - Mr. T. Raghavendra,
| Qualification | • Msc in Hospitality Administration-Institute of Hotel Management, Bengalure ,2015 • Bachelors of Hotel management and Catering Technology, Osmania university , 2009 |
| Experience | Academics : • Asst Professor- Food and Beverage service, Ramaiah University of Applied sciences, Bengalure,2017 to date • Food and Beverage service Lecture, Institute of Hotel Management, Hyderabad,2012 to 2013 • Food and Beverage service Lecturer, Shri Shakthi college of Hotel Management, Osmania university, Hyderabad,2011 to 2012 Industry: • Training Manager ,Residency Towers,Coimbatore,2016 to 2017 • Head Mixologist ,Shangri-La Hotel ,Bengaluru,2015 to 2016 • Guest Service Executive, Dominos Pizza, Bengaluru, 2013 to 2015 • Food and Beverage service department,Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad, 2010to2011 • Food and Beverage service department, Westin, Hyderabad, 2009to2010 |
| Research | • Interest: Malting, Beverages • Expertise: Food and Beverage service |
| Presentations(Detailed list of Presentations) | • Conferences (Invited): Use of Probiotics in Value Added Jellies , Poster Presentation at IUFOST, World Congress 2018 Conferences (Organized): • Food and Nutrition Forum for two consecutive years at the Organics and Millets -International Trade Fair 2018 and the Organics and Millets -International Trade Fair 2019 in association with Karnataka State Department of Agriculture , Government of Karnataka, Indian Dietetics Association, South India Chef’s Association and International Crops Research Institute for Semi- Arid Tropics . • Smart Food Culinary Symposium for two consecutive years Chefs and Restaurant Entrepreneurs in 20th December 2018 and 7th December 2017 in association with Karnataka State Department of Agriculture , Government of Karnataka and International Crops Research Institute for Semi- Arid Tropics • Workshop on Introducing Smart Food into Industrial Catering Menus in association with Karnataka State Department of Agriculture , Government of Karnataka and International Crop Research Institute for Semi-Arid Crops on 15th December 2018 • New Beginnings- A Workshop on Value Added Millet Products for Budding Entrepreneurs in association with Food Karnataka Ltd. Government of Karnataka on 21st August 2018 |
| Teaching | Modules Taught: • Food & Beverage Service Practical • Food & Beverage Service Theory • Hospitality Service Operation • Bar and Beverage Management UG Thesis Advised: • Development of a Cost Effective Substitute for Angostura Bitters • Development of a Crafted Aerated Beverage as a Substitute for Tonic • Development of a Frozen Mixer for Cocktails • Development of Edible Shot glass PG Thesis Advised: • Study of Business Strategy of ‘Online Liquor Delivery’ • Empirical Study of ‘Bar Stock Exchange Pricing’ at Pubs in Bangalore • Effects of Inventory Management on Profit Maximisation at Le Arabia, Bangalore • Enhancing Operational Efficiency and Profitability at Kebab Studio, Gold Finch Hotels |
| Achievements | Awarded WSET Level 2 from Wines and spirits Educational Tru |
FRONT OFFICE
Head of the Department - Ms. Shashi Binani
| Qualification | • UG-B.com-University of Mysore-year 2010 • PG-M.Com-University of Mysore-year 2012 |
| Experience | Teaching experience-07 years |
| Research | Interest: Finance/Human Resource Management Expertise: Finance |
| Publications (Detailed list of Publications) | National Journal Papers: Topic: A study on women work-life balance with reference of three dimensions: Personal life, work life –Educationist (faculties) and work life –research in Bangalore |
| Presentations (Detailed list of Presentations) | • Conferences (Organized): MMK & SDM Mahila Mahavidyalaya krishnamurthypuram , Mysore(one day state level seminar) Topic on : Three dimensions of HR-Employers, Employees and statutory compliances perspectives |
| Teaching | • PG Module Taught: MBA –Revenue Management • UG Thesis Advised: BHM- Topic on “Market feasibility and financial viability” • UG course Taught: Financial accounting Corporate accounting Cost accounting Management accounting Marketing Management Human resource management Economics Entrepreneurial development Principles of management • Business environment |
Assistant Professor - Ms. Sweety Jamgade
| Qualification | • Masters in Hospitality and Tourism Management from LAD & Smt. R.P College, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University- 2006 • Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology from LAD & Smt. R.P College, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University- 2003 |
| Awards | Awarded Smt. Sindhu Jathar Cash prize for getting highest marks in Post-Graduation Master of Hospitality Management.-2007 (Topper) |
| Experience | • Academic- 13 years 1) Asst. Prof and Incharge of Management Studies department in Faculty of Hospitality Management & Catering Technology, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (Aug,2017 till date) 2) Asst. Professor in The Oxford College of Hotel Management (May,11 till Dec 2016) 3) Instructor in L.A.D College- Dept. of Hospitality Management, Nagpur (Sept,2008 till Feb,2011) 4) Faculty Member at Magnus School of Business, Nagpur (Nov 2006 till Sept, 2008) 5) Contributory Lecturer at Dept. of Hotel Management & Catering Technology in L.A.D College & SRP College for Women, Nagpur (July,2005 till Feb,2007) • Research- Ph.D from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University • Industry – 2.8 years 1) Asst. Manager- Operations at South East Asia Education Services Pvt. Ltd. (Tours & Travels), Nagpur (March 2006- 16th Nov 2006) 2) Executive – Front office at Premier Technology Group Pvt. Ltd, MNC, IT Company, Nagpur (April 2004 – August 2005) 3) Front office Assistant at Hotel Centre Point (Certified 3 star), Nagpur (August 2003 – April 2004) |
| Research | • Interest: Tourism and Hospitality Research and Publications, E- Tourism and Hospitality • Expertise: Tourism and Hospitality Management, Student Project Guidance • Grants: Applied to DST- CHORD scheme which is under consideration |
| Publications | • National Conference Papers: ‘Scope of MICE Tourism & its role as a medium scale industry in economic scenario in Bangalore’ in Vivekananda Institute of Technology, Bangalore jointly organized by AICTE(2012) ISBN: 978-93-5097-334-9 ‘Publicity of Ras Leela- the classical dance of Manipur to promote Rural tourism’ in KLE College, Bangalore.(Feb 2012) Article on ‘Responsible Tourism Product Development’ in Hospitality and Tourism Seminar by Dr.YSR National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Hyderabad (2012) https://www.scribd.com/document/310994640/Abstracts ‘Ecotel- Issues and Trend in Ecotourism’ at Trivandrum conducted by KITS (Jan 2006) ‘Ecofriendly practices in Housekeeping’ published in the souvenir of National Seminar on ‘Changing trends in Housekeeping’ by Dept. of Hotel Mgt- L.A.D & SRP College (2009) • International Conference Papers: ‘Bordam – The upcoming Ecotourism in Vidharba’ in Nagpur on Environment sustainment by The Deccan Geographical Society of India(Dec 2008) • National Journal Papers: Academic Studies- National Journal of Jyoti Research Academey, Volume 12, Issue-2, ISSN-095-461X Topic- ‘Contemporary Issues and Challenges of Hospitality Sector: A Case-Study on Staff Turnover and Motivation with Special Reference to IBIS Hotel, London’ Growth Prospects and Crisis Management in MICE Industry: Case Study of Thrissur, Kerala – UASJMC Journal, Jan,2019 http://www.msruas.ac.in/pdf_files/Publications/MCJournals/Jan2019/5.pdf Scope of MICE Tourism as an Emerging Hospitality Industry – UASJMC Journal, Aug,2018 http://www.msruas.ac.in/pdf_files/Publications/MCJournals/August2018/Paper5.pdf Customer Brand Engagement on Social Media Platforms in the Hospitality Industry -UASJMC Journal, Jan,2018 http://www.msruas.ac.in/pdf_files/Publications/MCJournals/Jan2018/3.pdf Research Article on ‘Critique on Real Ecotourism Development with reference to Nagpur District’ in Research Journal Vol.12, No.2, 2016 printed/published on May2017 , ISSN 0974-0317 Travelogue article on ‘Beyond CSR in Tourism & Hospitality Industry-ResponsibleTourism product development’ for Ripples- Department of Hotel Management- Garden City University- (August 2012) ISSN: 2229-6794 • Book Edited: Course Material of Magnus School of Business, Subject- Principles of Management • Magazine Articles: India Ecotourism Leads to Community Economic Development — Sweety Jamgade https://greenloons.com/2018/09/25/india-ecotourism-economic-development/ In-house college magazine ‘ATNA- the journey continues’ for The Oxford College of Hotel Management-2012 Articles on Soft skills published in ‘The Hitavada’ –Nagpur English dailies – ‘Future’ supplement for academic field. (2008, 2009) In-house college magazine ‘Jyoti’ for Magnus School of Business (2008) Medico China Newspaper for South East Asia Education Services Pvt. Ltd. (2006) |
| Presentations(Detailed list of Presentations) | Invited Lectures: At Travel & Tourism Department-Nagpur University for World Tourism Day ( 27th Sept 2009 & 10) Conferences (Invited): Paper presentation Paper presented on ‘Staff Turnover and Motivation, The Challenges in Hospitality Industry, Case of IBIS Hotel, London – abstract publication in the Conference Compendium of Jyoti Niwas College, Bangalore Paper presented at National conference on ‘Scope of MICE Tourism & its role as a medium scale industry in economic scenario in Bangalore’ in Vivekananda Institute of Technology, Bangalore jointly organized by AICTE(2012) ISBN: 978-93-5097-334-9 Paper presented at National level Seminar on ‘Publicity of Ras Leela- the classical dance of Manipur to promote Rural tourism’ in KLE College, Bangalore.(Feb 2012) Paper presented at International Level seminar on ‘Bordam – The upcoming Ecotourism in Vidharba’ in Nagpur on Environment sustainment by The Deccan Geographical Society of India.(Dec 2008) Paper presented at National level seminar on the topic ‘Issues and Trend in Ecotourism’ at Trivandrum conducted by KITS (Jan 2006) • Conferences (Organized): One day Workshop on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development by IEDRC, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (2017) National Seminar on ‘Changing trends in Housekeeping’ by Dept. of Hotel Mgt- L.A.D & SRP College (2009) |
| Teaching | • Modules Taught: Hospitality Revenue Management, MICE, Airlines and Cruise lines, Front Office, Research Methodology and Statistics, Principles of Management, Travel & Tourism Management, E-Tourism, Marketing Management in Hospitality, Soft Skills, etc. • UG Thesis Advised:16 • PG MS Thesis Advised: 49 • PhD Dissertation Advised: (Detailed List) Nil • Professional Memberships: Indian Tourism and Hospitality Congress, Blog Members at Greenloons.org, Trip Advisor and travelblog.org |
| Achievements | • Cleared NET in Tourism Administration and Management • Bagged distinction certificates in academics and sports |
Asst. Professor - Ms. Pratisha Baruah
| Qualification | • MA. Tourism Management, Madurai Kamaraj University, 2014 • BHM, M.S.Ramaiah College of Hotel Management, Bangalore University, 2004 |
| Experience | Academic: 1) Ramaiah University (Faculty of Hospitality Management and Catering Tech) Duration: June 2011 – June 2017, Aug 2018 – till date Designation: Asst. Professor- Front Office Department 2) Daffodils English School Duration: June 2010 – May 2011 Designation: Class Teacher(VII Std) Industry 1) Oberoi, Bengaluru Duration: Oct 2006 – May 2007 Designation: Banquet Sales Supervisor 2) Halliburton Logging and Drilling Services Asia Ltd. Duration: Oct 2004-March 2006 Designation: HR-Admin-Executive 3) Taj Westend Bengaluru Duration: June 2004-Sep 2004 Designation: Front Office Executive Research Active member of the Sanitation Waste Management and Environmental Engineering Research Centre, Ramaiah University |
| Research | • Interest: Hospitality and Tourism • Expertise: Hospitality, Front Office |
| Publications (Detailed list of Publications) | • National Conference Papers: Published research paper titled: “Innovations leading to skill development in students”, in the book bearing ISBN 978-81-927564-1-7. Participated and presented paper in the Regional Conference on “Facets of Hospitality: An overview of Accommodations”. The title of the paper was “Guest Complaint Management”. Paper got published in a Journal. • International Conference Papers: Presented paper entitled “Sustainability in waste management-A comparative study on urban vs rural hotels”, at the International Conference on Innovations in Municipal Solid Waste Management and Best Practices for Circular Economy and Sustainable Environment-2019 organized by Clean India Technology in association with Waste to Energy Research and Technology Council (WTERT-India), Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru at International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru. Full paper to be published in “Clean India Journal”. • National Journal Papers: “Facets of Hospitality: An overview of Accommodations”. The title of the paper was “Guest Complaint Management”. “Sustainability in waste management-A comparative study on urban vs rural hotels”- Clean India Journal |
| Presentations(Detailed list of Presentations) | • Invited Lectures: Conducted Management Development Programme for: The Welcome LEAD Programme which is ITC Hotels path breaking programme in hospitality education which involves extensive hospitality training for a career in hospitality industry. Conducted Workshop for: Conducted workshop on grooming and etiquette on 4th Sep 2018 at Faculty of Dental Sciences, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore • Conferences (Invited): Participated in the National Conference on “Entrepreneurial Challenges and Opportunities in Hospitality and Tourism Industry” and presented a paper on “Waste Management Challenges of the Hospitality Industry” held at Ramaiah University in association with Karnataka Tourism Forum. Participated and presented paper in the International Seminar on “Tourism and Universal Accessibility- Challenges and Opportunities” held at St. Joseph’s College of Commerce. The title of the paper was “Niche Tourism in Karnataka”. |
| Teaching | • Modules Taught: Front Office Management, Accommodation Management, Travel and Tourism Management, Resort Management • UG Thesis Advised: Supervised dissertation on Hospitality Management Core Subjects for Bangalore University students. • PG Thesis Advised: Supervisor for MBA dissertation titled “Analysis of Online Reviews on Travel Agencies Business Performance” under Ramaiah University. |
HOUSEKEEPING
Associate Professor - Head of the Department – Ms. Sandhya Anilkumar
| Qualification | • Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology (DHMCT), Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, IHM Trivandrum • Masters in Tourism Management (MTM), Madhurai Kamaraj University • Pursuing PhD, RUAS |
| Experience | HOD, Housekeeping and Head Hospitality Club: August 2014 and August 2018 onwards • Developing and delivering the curriculum • Setting, reviewing and assessing exam question papers, assignments • Conducting departmental meetings • Vendor management • Disseminating the role of a Proctor and Proctor leader • Performing research activities • Coordinate cultural activities for Akaira, RUAS festival • Plan and implement intercollegiate events • Inventory Management • External Examiner for other universities • Organising seminars and workshops • Mentoring UG group project • Delivering MBA sessions (HK related) • Developing Hospital Housekeeping module and conducting training for the staff • Coordinating IET assessment and conducting viva for the same • Member of BOS External Expert and Content Writer, Latitude Edutech: Dec 2013 to April 2014 (Freelance) • Developing e-learning modules on Management topics. Trainer and External verifier, Manipal City and Guilds: Dec 2013 to April 2014 (Freelance) • Conducting front office and housekeeping certification courses for Army and Air force personnel. Content developer, Learning Links Foundation: 2012- 2013 • Created TI’s – Teaching Ideas and AFL’s – Assessment For Learning using the assigned templates. • Designed a range of activities like case study, worksheet, show and tell, concept map etc for the teachers to be able to facilitate the contents of the chapters. • Created a number of assessment tools to identify the performance and level of understanding of the students. Trainer, Frankfinn Institute of Airhostess Training, Koramangala : 2005 till 2011 • Conducted Professional Etiquette training for Corporates and staff. • Conducted sessions on interviewing skills, customer service for faculty. • Handled modules on Front-office, House-keeping, F& B Service and F&B Production. • Imparted training based on Institute of Commercial Management (ICM), UK / Edexcel, the UK’s largest qualifications provider • Was selected as the I.V.( Internal Verifier) for ICM and Edexcel to assess students work from the entire South India region • Handled specialized research on Hospitality. • Conducted practical sessions on PMS (Property Management System) – Fidelio • Member of the Regional (south) Editorial Board for students’ online journal • Actively organized cultural and inter-branch competitions Lecturer, Army Institute of Hotel Management: 2003 till 2005 • Conducted classes on Travel and Tourism for the 4yr BHM students • Conducted classes on Accommodation Management • Mentored students in Housekeeping specialization • Conducted practical exams, viva-voce for Bangalore University Faculty and Training Coordinator, Hindustan Academy College of Hotel Management: 2001-2003 • Coordinated training and placements • Conducted classes on Housekeeping. Faculty, Woodland College of Hotel management: 1999-2001 • Conducted classes in House-Keeping Operations Faculty, M.S. Ramaiah College of Hotel Management: 1995-1998 • Conducted classes in House-Keeping Operations • Conducted inter-college competitions • Coordinated and conducted American Hotel and Lodging Association • Classes (AHLA) • Was involved in exam answer paper valuation with the Bangalore and Mangalore Universities. Senior Asst. Housekeeper, Taj Westend, Bangalore: 1994-1995 • Responsible for Housekeeping operations Asst. Housekeeper, Taj Connemara, Chennai: 1993-1994 • Responsible for Housekeeping operations |
| Research | • Interest: Sustainability in Hotel Operations |
| Publications (Detailed list of Publications) | • Ph.D. Dissertation: • International Conference Papers: Presented a paper in an Intl Conference on Innovations in MSWM and Best practices for Circular Economy and Sustainable Environment, 13 and 14 Feb 2019 • Patents: Co- patentee in development of an Intelligent Dustbin for specially- abled Hotel Guests • Magazine Articles Published article in Renaissance Vani Published articles in E- newsletter, Voice of Housekeepers, Professional Housekeepers Association |
| Presentations (Detailed list of Presentations) | • Conferences (Organized): National conference for Sanitation and Waste Management Research Cell |
| Teaching | Modules Taught: Housekeeping Theory and Practical Environmental Science Travel and Tourism Management Hospitality for Home Hotel Interiors Linen and Laundry Management Housekeeping Entrepreneurship- MBA – Housekeeping module Hotel Facilities Planning and Maintenance |
Assistant Professor - Ms. Supriya Rao
| Qualification | • 3 year Diploma in Hotel Management – Institute of hotel management and catering Technology, Mumbai 1980-1983 • 1 year Post Diploma in Advanced Hospitality management- Institute of hotel management and catering Technology, Mumbai 1983-1984 • 2 year MA in Tourism Management- Madurai Kamaraj University- 2010-2012 |
| Experience | • Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences- Faculty of Hospitality Management and Catering Technology- Bengaluru -Assistant Professor – Housekeeping/Front Office Accommodation – 2014- to present date • M S Ramaiah College of hotel management – Assistant Professor – Accommodation 28-July 2008 -2014 • Infantry Hotel, Infantry Road- Executive Housekeeper June – July 2008 • Capitol Hotel – Executive Housekeeper May- June 2008 • Grand Ashok Hotel- Race course road- Deputy Housekeeper – 2005 – March 2008 • Ramanashree Hotel – l Richmond circle -Executive Housekeeper- 2004-2005 • Himalaya Drug Company- Executive Housekeeper- 1998-1999- 1 year • Hotel Kamat Yatrinivas-Training Manager- 1996 – 1997- 1 year • Hotel Sands-Management Trainee- 1984-1985 – 1 year |
| Research | • Interest: Solid waste management • Expertise: Housekeeping operations |
| Presentations | • Conferences (Organized): • WTERT- RUAS along with Clean India is organizing international conference on “Innovations in Municipal solid waste management and Best Practices for Circular Economy and Sustainable Environment” on 13th -14th Feb 2018 at B.I.E.C, Bengaluru. • “Environment Protection through Sustainable Waste Management” held on 3rd and 4th August 2018 at Peenya Campus. |
| Teaching | • Modules Taught – Front Office ,Housekeeping, Food Science and Nutrition, Hygiene and Sanitation Front Office Theory and Practical Housekeeping Theory and Practical Ancillary Hospitality Sectors Environmental Studies Hotel Landscaping and Interiors • UG Thesis Advised: BHM Students after Industrial Training • PG MS Thesis Advised: One MBA student- Mr. Jeevan- Topic- Green wedding and initiatives for sustainable business growth –wedding function halls- Mysuru |
Asst. Professor - Ms. Ankita Sharma
| Qualification | • BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration 2004 • MBA in Human Resource Management 2011 |
| Awards | • Dr Radhakrishnan Award 2008 |
| Experience | • AIHM Greater Noida-Head Academics 2015-2016 • RIG Greater Noida-HOD 2013-2015 • M S Ramaiah College of Hotel Management Bangalore-Lecturer 2011-2013 • Amity University Noida-HOD 2009-2011 • LBIIHM Delhi Lecturer-2007-2009 • Raj Villa Goa-Manager/Co-owner- 2005-2007 • American Express 2004-2005 |
| Research | • Interest: Part of SWMEE team Ramaiah University |
| Presentations | • Conferences (Organized): SWMEE at Ramaiah University February 2018 |
| Achievements | • Certified Hospitality Trainer by Ministry of Tourism 2007 |
Asst. Professor - Ms. Vineeta Singh
| Qualification | • Phd (Pursuing), Ramaiah University, Batch June 2018 • MA in Education Management (Pursuing), IGONU, Batch 2017-19 • M.sc in Hospitality Administration, NCHMCT, IGONU, 2015 • B.sc in Hotel Management, NCHMCT, IGNOU, 2013 |
| Awards | Awarded for Academics in Bsc |
| Experience | Academics:- • Asst. Professor- Housekeeping Department, FHMCT, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, June 2016 To date • Asst. Professor and Training & Placement Coordinator – Front Office and Placement Department, Renaissance Collage of Hotel Management, Nainital, May 2015-April 2016 |
| Research | • Interest: Online Education Management and Sanitation Waste Management and Environment Engineering • Expertise: Waste Management |
| Publications (Detailed list of Publications) | • Ph.D. Dissertation: Pursuing • International Conference Papers: Ecotel Concept and Green Practice Followed in Hotel Industry: With Reference to City Bengaluru, AVAHAN- International Conference 2017 • International Journal Papers: Ecotel Concept and Green Practice Followed in Hotel Industry: With Reference to City Bengaluru, Published in AVAHAN: A Journal on Hospitality and Tourism, Volume 5 Issue 1, 2017 |
| Presentations(Detailed list of Presentations) | • Conferences (Invited): i) Conferences on “Swatchh Bharath Drive for Solid Waste Management” at SJB Institute of Technology in association with IWWA & IPHE, 2016 ii) International Conference on Innovation in Municipal Solid Waste Management and Best Practices for Circular Economy and Sustainable Environment, at International Exhibition Centre, Organized by Clean India Technology in association with WTERT-India, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-2019 • Conferences (Organized): International Convention on “Environment Protection Through Sustainable Waste Mangement” in collaboration with Waste to Energy Research and Technology Council (WTERT), AUG 2018 |
| Teaching | Modules Taught:- • Housekeeping Theory • Housekeeping Practical • PG MS Thesis Advised: Waste Management and Eco Friendly Practices in Standalone Restaurant at Ramaiah Campus • PhD Dissertation Advised: (Detailed List) • Professional Memberships: Life time Member of Professional Housekeepers Association (PHA) |
Assistant Professor - Ms Megha Bagde
MANAGEMENT STUDIES, HOSPITALITY
Associate Professor - Dr. Sweety Jamgade
| Faculty | FHMCT | ||
| Department | Management Studies – Hospitality | ||
| Name | Dr. Sweety Jamgade | ||
| Designation | Associate Professor | ||
| Roles | Management (HoD), Faculty | ||
| Brief Profile | Dr. Sweety Jamgade is the Head of the Management Studies – Hospitality Department, and an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Hospitality Management and Catering Technology (FHMCT), Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS). She holds a Ph.D. degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from the Faculty of Science and Technology, RTMNU. On the first attempt, she cleared UGC-NET in Travel & Tourism Administration and Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) from American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI).
She treasures the Annual Exemplary Faculty Member Award 2022 awarded by RUAS, the ‘Qualified Nominee’ Award at the Asian Tourism Research Conference (ATRC) 2021- RACE – Research, Leadership, Academic Excellence, Innovation and Community Engagement and the Topper Award in her post-graduation (2006) in Master of Hospitality Management. She is specialized and highly experienced in hospitality, tourism, and management studies. She is a member of various hospitality and tourism associations. She is keen to extend her research activities in Tourism and Hospitality and is drawn to Ecotourism and Sustainability projects, in particular. She has published several research papers and is the editor, journal reviewer, travel writer, blogger, and vlogger on various platforms. |
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| Qualification | Degree | Institute | Year |
| Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT)
Specialization- Front Office Management |
LAD & Smt. R.P College, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) | 2003 | |
| Master of Hospitality Management (MHM)
Specialization- Hospitality Management |
LAD & Smt. R.P College, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) | 2006 | |
| Ph.D. degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology
Specialization- Sustainable Ecotourism |
Faculty of Science and Technology, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) | 2019 | |
| Experience | Total Years of Experience: 20
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| Websites | Google Scholar- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=IJJykuwAAAAJ&hl=en
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sweety-Jamgade ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6109-8801 Blog: https://allaboutecotourism.blogspot.com/ Travel blog: https://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Paryavaraniya-Paryatan-ECOTOURISM/ LinkedIn- https://in.linkedin.com/in/dr-sweety-gupta-jamgade-32a51714 YouTube Channel: @wetheexplorer8843 |
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as a medium scale industry in economic scenario in Bangalore’ by Vivekananda Institute of Technology, Bangalore jointly organized by AICTE(2012) ISBN: 978-93-5097-334-9
Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Hyderabad. https://www.scribd.com/document/310994640/Abstracts
Classical Dance for Promotion of Cultural and Rural Tourism in Maipur’. Proceedings of one day National Seminar on Rural tourism in India: Opportunities and Challenges by KLE College, Bangalore.
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Valley of India- Testing the efficacy of the theory of planned behavior. International Journal of Business Innovation and Research. 10.1504/IJBIR.2021.10038034 (SCOPUS) |
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Professor - Dr. Renju Mathai
| Department | Management Studies – Hospitality |
| Name | Dr. Renju Mathai |
| Designation | Professor |
| Roles | Teaching & Curriculum Development: Designing and delivering courses in HRM and hospitality. Covering key topics like recruitment, training, employee relations, service management, and leadership. Incorporating case studies, and industry best practices. Research & Publication: Conducting research on HR trends, workforce diversity, hospitality operations, and employee satisfaction. Publishing papers in academic journals and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field. Supervising PhD scholars. Mentoring & Career Guidance: Guiding students in career development and job placements. Helping students build skills in leadership, conflict resolution, and customer service. |
| Brief Profile | Dr. Renju Mathai is an experienced International Business, Human Resource Management & Hospitality Management Professor committed to fostering academic and personal excellence. Dr. Mathai was awarded his Doctorate in Human Resource Management with special reference to hospitality Industry from Manonmanium Sundaranar University Tirunelveli- Tamil Nadu . His research area is in HRM and Hospitality. Bringing over 26 years of experience, with strong communication, analytical skills, and a broad knowledge base. Proficient in fostering student engagement, identifying training needs, and collaborating across hierarchical levels. After his undergraduate degree in Hospitality Management, worked with the Oberoi Hotels in Chennai in 1997. Later Joined as a Lecturer in the department of Hotel management at PSG College of arts and Science in Coimbatore and served from 2000- 2004. Dr. Mathai was associated with NHL Stenden University, Qatar & The Netherlands. He was Program Leader and heading the Department of International Business Management studies at the Doha Qatar campus from 2004 to 2021. Dr. Mathai was a spearhead for organizing International educational field trips for students to destinations like Dubai, Sharjah, Abdudhabhi , Bahrain, Germany, South Korea, Amsterdam, Spain & Belgium. He also managed the FIBAA accreditation for the International Business Management Program under the Foundation of International Business Administration Accreditation (Germany) in November 2020. Dr. Mathai is also a certified PBL trainer (Problem based learning). He is also a well-versed trainer for training the students for International case study competitions in Doha Campus. |
| Qualification | PhD, MHRM, BHM |
| Experience | 26 |
| renjukmathai.ms.hc@msruas.ac.in | |
| Phone | 9048285519 |
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| Publications | R. Mathai (2024) A Study on enhancing employee engagement in order to increase the organizational performance with select companies in India. Journal of Humanities and Social Science Studies .Vol. 13, Issue 1, No. 15, ISSN 2319 829X
Ms. Sowmya. K ,& Dr. Renju Mathai (2024) Equity Practices as a Tool Against Internal Frauds: Insights from Bengaluru MNCs. – science/index.php/journal/article/view/2957/2773 Vol.44 No.3, Jul-Dec 2024: P. 23266-23276.I SSN 0970 1052. https://bpasjournals.com/library- science/index.php/journal/article/view/2958/2774 Ms. Sowmya. K ,& Dr. Renju Mathai (2024) Leveraging Age and Disability practices to combat Internal Frauds. Library Progress International Vol.44 No.3, Jul-Dec 2024: P. 23277-23283. ISSN 0970 1052. Renju Mathai & Sowmya K , (2023) A Research Study Focused on understanding the Nexus of Frauds in the Lens of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Indian Organizations. RVIM Journal of Management Research , Vol .15 ,No:2 ISSN 0974-672 Renju Mathai & Sowmya K , (2023) Forms of Workforce Diversity and its Implications in Curtailing the Frauds in Listed IT Companies in India RVIM Journal of Management Research , Vol .15 ,No:2 ISSN 0974-672 Upendra B, Hemanth Kumar V, & Mathai.R & Suhashini (2023)Unleashing Success: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Leadership Competencies for Project Delivery in UAE Service Industries Journal of Jilin University (Engineering and Technology Edition) ISSN: 16 5497 E-Publication: Online Open Access: Vol: 42 Issue: 10-202 : 10.5281/zenodo.1002120. R. Mathai & V. Hemanth Kumar (2023) A study on Work Life Balance and its impact on Employee job satisfaction with special reference to select service firms in UAE. South India Journal of Social Sciences. ISSN: 0972-8945 Renju Mathai,K. Thangaraja Arumugam, Balasubramanian, Renuga K, Mohamed Rafi V.Kalyani (2021) The Mediating Effect of Customer Intimacy On Electronic Word Mouth (eWOM) In Social Networking Sites On Buying Intention Indian Journal of Economics and Business Vol. 20 No. 2 (July-December 2021) Copyright@ Ashwin Anokha Publications & Distributions .ISSN No 0972-578 Arumugam, Thangaraja and Jayakrishnan, Balaji and Ranganathan, Maharishi and Kadiresan, Vimala and Mathai, Renju, (2020) A Social Network Analysis on Understanding Pattern of Shoppers’ OmniChannel Adoption and Clustering Based on Channel Switching and Preference Attributes (October 17, 2020). International Conference on Business Management, Innovation & Sustainability (ICBMIS) 2020, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3713754 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3713754 Nisha. R, Thangaraja, Renju Mathai.(2020) Influence of Transformational Leadership: Driving Individual a Organizational Effectivene Test Engineering & Management Magazine The Mattingley Publishing Co., Inc. Vol 83, May 2020, ISSN:0193-4120 Page No. 102 46-102 Thangaraja Arumugam, Sanjeev M.A., Renju K Mathai, Boselin Prabhu S.R., Balamourougane R. & Jarin T (2020) An Empirical Verification of the Proposed Distributor Marketing Intelligence System (DMiS) Model . https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJBIS.2024.138045. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBIS.2024.138045 Mathai .R & Thangaraja, A (2018) Talent Pipeline of Software Employees in Doha: A Conceptual Approach. International Journal of Scientific Research and Review. Vol No 7, Issue 12. ISSN NO: 2279-543 Mathai .R & Thangaraja, A (2018) A Case Study on Optimal Transportation Time Frame of Blue Crabs From Gujarat to Tamil Nadu International Journal of Management, Technology and Engineering. Vol 8 Issue 12 ISSN No: 2249-745 Mathai .R & Thangaraja, A (2017) Human Resource Information system, Human resource performance and Moderating effect of National and International Banks of Bank employees in Qatar. International Journal of Research in Commerce, IT & Management. Volume No. 7, Issue No. 10 ISSN 2231-5756 Mathai .R . (2017) Evaluation and effectiveness of E- Learning in the corporate training process with special reference to four- and five-star hotels in Tamil Nadu, India. I-manager’s Journal on Management, Vol 11; No4 ISSN-0973-5054 Mathai .R & Thangaraja, A (2016) The Role of Q Metric Approach in the Training of Emotional Intelligence Competence among the Employees of the Hospitality Industry, Tamil Nadu- India. International Journal of Learning and Development, Vol. 6, No. 2 , ISSN :2164 4063 Mathai .R . (2016) A Study of Training Managers and Department Managers role in Successful Implementation of E-Learning as Training Medium in Hospitality Industry in India. International Journal of Human Resource Studies. Vol. 6, No. 2; 2 June 2016 ISSN 2162-3058 Mathai .R & Thangaraja, A (2016) Preference and Promoting of E-Learning as a Training Medium in the Hospitality Industry with Special Reference to Four- and FiveStar Hotels in Tamil Nadu – India. International Journal of Business Administration, Vol. 7, No. 3 ISSN 1923 4007 E-ISSN 1923-4015 Doi:10.5430/ijba.v7n3p91 Mathai .R (2014) Impact of Robust Technology Training through E-Learning in Corporate Hotels in India. Journal of Management Research Vol. 6, No. 3, ISSN 1941-899X doi:10.5296/jmr.v6i3.5738 Mathai .R (2012) The Impact of Employees Training on Green Marketing in Hospitality Industry. I-manager’s Journal on Management, Vol. 7 l No. 2 l ISSN 2230-715X. |
| Patents | NIL |
| Books / Chapter Published | Mathai R. & V. Hemanth Kumar V. (2024) Work From Home For IT Professionals: A Cost Benefit Approach to Management Optimization. ISBN: 978-81-978661-4-2 3rd International Conference on Innovative and Sustainable Business Practice In the Digital ERA Harnessing Radical Transformation. Altech Group Publication – Chennai. UGC Care. 2024
Mathai R.. uday Shankar, Suhasini B, Sowmya CR , & Ramya J. (2024) Pan India Culture in Educational Institutions – A SWOT Analysis in Bengaluru Metro. ISBN: 978-81-978661-4-2 3rd International Conference on Innovative and Sustainable Business Practice In the Digital ERA Harnessing Radical Transformation. Altech Group Publication – Chennai. UGC Care – 2024
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| Research Interest | Talent Management & Acquisition, Leadership & Innovation , Training Methodology and Development, International HRM & Hospitality |
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Transformational leadership for corporate managers Al Faisal Holding group,Doha Qatar: Emotional Intelligence case study analysis Katara Hospitality,Qatar: Leadership training Stenden University,Qatar, Problem Based Training NHL Stenden University,Netherlands, |
| Awards & Achievements | Long-Term Service Excellence Dedicated 17 years of exceptional service to Stenden University, Qatar, demonstrating commitment, reliability, and contribution to the institution’s mission and goals. Leadership in Accreditation Led the Exam Committee for IHM/ITM/IBMS Accreditation by the Dutch government in Qatar in 2011, ensuring strict adherence to standards and facilitating the accreditation process expertly. Managed FIBAA accreditation for the International Business Management Program under the Foundation of International Business Administration Accreditation Germany in November 2020.
Best paper Award for the 3rd International Conference on Innovative and Sustainable Business Practice In the Digital ERA Harnessing Radical Transformation. Altech Group Publication – Chennai.. 2024 |
