Dr. M R Shollapur

Dr. M R Shollapur

Director

UG:  B.Com

PG: M.Com and MBA

Ph.D : Ph.D In Finance and Banking from Karnataka University Dharwad 

Area of Interest: Accounting and Finance

Publications: Papers

1.            Shollapur, M.R; Patted S.V; & Dev Prasad. 2022. Psychodynamics of Investments: Study on ‘Fear’ and ‘Love’ among Financially Literate Investors in India, Accepted for publication in Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business (JAFEB), Vol. 9, Issue 2, February 2022.

2.            Manu T.U; & Shollapur, M.R. 2022. Branding of B-Schools from the Perspectives of Recruiters, Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship (JME), Accepted for publication.

3.            Manu T.U; Shollapur, M.R. & Pannerselvam S. 2021. Brand-Building of B-Schools: A Review of Literature. Journal of Tianjin University Science and Technology, Vol. 54, No. 08, pp. 421- 432.

4.            Shollapur, M.R. and Patted S V. 2020. Research Trends in Business Education: Experience of State Universities in India, Shodh Sanchar Bulletin, Vol. 10, Issue 39, pp. 89-105.

5.            Barigidad, Y.S., & Shollapur, M.R., 2019. A Study on Economic Impact of Microfinance. In: Shollapur, M.R., & Ajoy Kumar M., (Eds.). Readings in Contemporary Management Research, Bengaluru: Enas Publications, pp. 191-204.

6.            Shollapur, M.R. 2019.  Practice Periods: An Innovation for Maximizing Students’ Learning in Business Studies, University News, Vol. 57, No. 08, pp. 9-16.

7.            Shollapur, M.R. and Patted S V. 2018. Challenges and Opportunities in Delivering Course on GST: A Curriculum Perspective. In: Bhat S.N; Shollapur M. R. & Vishwanath N.S. (Eds) Impact of Demonetization and GST on Indian Economy, Dharwad: Smt & Shri G.S Akkihal College of Commerce and Postgraduate Institute of Commerce. pp. 312-332.

8.            Shollapur, M.R. and Patted S V. 2017. Impact of Brexit and India’s Preparedness: A Perspective. DHARANA, International Journal of Business, Vol. 11, No.1, pp.15-20.

9.            Muralidhara and Shollapur, M.R. 2016. Effect of Working Capital Management on Firm’s Profitability: Evidence from Selected Indian Retail Firms, Finance India, Vol. XXX, No. 4, pp. 1251-1263.

10.          Deepak, R. Shollapur, M.R., 2015. Impact of Economic Reforms on Stock Market Behaviour: A Short-term Perspective, DHARANA, International Journal of Business, Vol. 9, No.1, pp.03-16.

11.          Shollapur, M.R. 2015. Evolving Learner-Centered Management Education: A Holistic Perspective, SSRN-Social Science Research Network, Tomorrow’s Research Today, April 29, 2015.

12.          Ajoy Kumar and Shollapur, M.R. 2015. Price Behaviour of Spot and Futures Markets for Commodities in India: Case Study of Soya Oil. Indian Journal of Research in Capital Markets, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 44-55.

13.          Ajoy Kumar and Shollapur, M.R. 2015. Price Discovery and Volatility Spillover in the Agricultural Commodity Futures Market in India, The IUP Journal of Applied Finance, Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 54-70.

14.          Shollapur, M.R. 2015. Academic Autonomy for B-Schools: An Experience of Designing New Courses and Pedagogy. University News, Vol. 53, No.7 pp. 69-77.

15.          Prasad, D., Shollapur, M.R., Patted, S.V., 2014. Indian Women Investors: Emotional Decision Makers? Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development, Vol.2, No.1, pp.01-18. 

16.          Shollapur, M.R. 2014. Academia-Industry Interaction for Innovations: An Empirical Study. University News, Vol. 52, No.9 pp. 6-12 & 19.

17.          Shollapur, M.R. 2014. Leveraging upon Academic Autonomy: Case Study of a B-School, IOSR Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 3. pp. 55-65.

18.          Shollapur, M.R. Aparna Karki, and Muralidhara, A. 2014. Strategic Cost Management through Life-Cycle Costing: An Empirical Study, Asia Pacific Journal of Applied Finance, Vol.III, No. 2, pp. 35-51.

19.          Shollapur, M.R. and Kuchanur, A.B. 2013. Analysis of Revenue, Costs and Profit: A Study on Consistency in Performance of the Selected Public Sector Banks in India, Finance India, Vol. XXVII, No. 4, pp. 1193-1211.

20.          Shollapur, M.R., Patted, S.V., 2013. Building the Eco-System for Social Enterprises: The Role of Academia in Supplying Intellectual and Human Capital, Contemporary Research in India (A Peer-Reviewed Multi-Disciplinary International Journal), Vol. 3, Issue: 4, pp. 194-199

21.          Muralidhara and Shollapur, M.R. 2013. Effect of Working Capital Management on Profitability: A Study of Selected Retail Firms in India. In: Rangaraju M.S. & Prashant N.B. (Eds.). Global Business: Opportunities and Challenges, Ambala: The Associated Publishers, pp. 156-177.

22.          Ajoy Kumar and Shollapur, M.R. 2013. Relationship Between Spot and Future Prices of Gold and Silver: A Comparison. In: Rangaraju M.S. & Prashant N.B. (Eds.). Global Business: Opportunities and Challenges, Ambala: The Associated Publishers, pp. 178-193.

23.          Shollapur, M.R., and Mulla, R.A., 2012. Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions on Operational Performance: An Empirical Analysis. In: P.R. Bhat (Ed.) “Competitive Advantage through Globalisation”, New Delhi: Macmillan, pp. 189-213.

24.          Shollapur, M.R., Patted, S.V., Prasad, D., and Jain, R., 2012. Human emotions and their impact on the Indian investor’s decisions, Journal of International Business Management and Research – JIBMR, Vol. 3(7), pp. 50-58.

 

25.          Shollapur, M.R., and Barigidad, Y.S., 2011. A Study on Mobilization of Financial Resources by Self-help Groups. In: Shollapur, M.R., Naveen, K., (Eds.). Microfinance and Sustainable Livelihood Promotions in India, New Delhi: Excel Books, pp. 215-225.

26.          Basavaraja, P.M., and Shollapur, M.R., 2011. Credit Flow and Financial Inclusion: A Case Study of Tumkur District in Karnataka State. In: Shollapur, M.R., Naveen, K., (Eds.).  Microfinance and Sustainable Livelihood Promotions in India, New Delhi: Excel Books, pp. 226-237.

27.          Shollapur, M.R., Basavaraja, P.M., 2010. Financial Inclusion: A Case Study of Tumkur District in Karnataka State. In: Catherine, B.S, Anitha, R. and Geetha. C.U., (Eds.). Inclusive Growth in India, New Delhi: Excel Books. pp. 46-50.

28.          Shollapur, M.R., 2010. Planning and Pricing of Financial Services, International Business & Economics Research, Vol. 9 (9), pp. 141-155.

29.          Shollapur, M.R., 2010. Foreign Direct Investment in Higher Education: Innovations in Design and Quality, University News, Vol. 48(46), pp. 12-16.

30.          Shollapur, M.R., 2010. Baligatti, Y.G., 2010. Funds Management in Banks: A Cost-Benefit Perspective, International Business & Economics Research, Vol 9 (11), pp. 21-29.

31.          Shollapur, M.R., Sunil, K.M., Tate, U., 2010.  FDI Accounting in India and China: A Need for Harmonization, The International Journal for Business & IT, Vol. 6 (2), pp. 08-14.

32.          Shollapur, M.R., and Patted, S.V., 2009. Ethical Accounting and Integrity of Accounting Industry: A Perspective. In: Hundekar, S.G., (Ed.). Business Ethics and Human Values, New Delhi: Excel Publications, pp. 49-57.

33.          Shollapur, M.R., Baligatti, Y.G., 2009. BASEL-II Capital Adequacy Norms for Banks- Issues and Challenges. In: Hundekar, et.al. (Eds.) Transformation in Indian Banking, Dharwad: Karnatak University, pp. 73-83.

34.          Shollapur, M.R., Baligatti, Y.G., 2009. Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility: A Study on Initiatives in Education and Learning by Infosys. In: Kalkundrikar, A.B., et.al. (Eds.). Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, New Delhi: Macmillan Publishers India Ltd., pp. 55-66.

35.          Shollapur, M.R., Baligatti, Y.G., 2009. Environmental Influence on Content and Delivery of Curriculum: A Case Study of Banking Sector Reforms, University News, Vol.47 (09). pp. 15-19.

36.          Shollapur, M.R., 2008. Strategic Marketing of Financial Services: A Study on Strategic Marketing Plans of NBFCs. In: Anitha, H.S., (Ed), Emerging Dimensions in Marketing. Bangalore: Vishwa Janapada Seva Trust, pp. 46-60.

37.          Shollapur, M.R., and Sunagar, M.U., 2008. Pricing of Initial Public Offers: An Analysis of Corporate Practices and Investors’ Preferences, The Indian Journal of Commerce, Vol. 61(3). pp. 61-69.

38.          Shollapur, M.R., 2008. Building Institution – Industry Relationships: Indian Experience. University News, Vol. 46(13), pp. 7-14.

 

39.          Shollapur, M.R., Kuchanur, A.B., 2008.  Identifying Perceptions and Perceptual Gaps: A Study on Individual Investors in Selected Investment Avenues. Journal of Behavioral Finance, Vol. (2), pp. 47-64.

40.          Shollapur, M.R., Baligatti, Y.G., 2008. Asset-Liability Linkages in Managing Bank Funds: An Empirical Analysis. DHARNA, International Journal of Business 2(1), pp. 28-35.

41.          Shollapur, M.R., Anita, R., 2007. Brand Positioning: A Study on Microwave Ovens. Dharana. Vol. 1(1), pp. 59-63.

42.          Shollapur, M.R., Baligatti, Y.G., 2007. Impact of Non-Performing                Assets on Indian Banks. In: K.R. Bellad Arts and Commerce College (Ed), Emerging Trends in Banking. K.R. Bellad Arts and Commerce College.     Mundaragi, pp. 113-122.

43.          Shollapur, M.R., Sunagar, M.U., 2007. Promotion of IPOs for Retail Investors: A Study on Corporate Practices and Investors’ Preferences, Osmania Journal of International Business Studies, Vol II (1), pp. 276-286.

44.          Shollapur, M.R., 2007. Industry driven business education: A Study on exploring industry’s reflections. University News, Vol. 45(42), pp. 1-13.

45.          Shollapur, M.R., Sunagar, M.U., 2006. Managing Transition under VAT: Dealers’ Perspective. The Indian Journal of Commerce, Vol. 59 (3), pp. 31-40.

46.          Shollapur, M.R., 2006. Case Method of Teaching Commerce: A Key to Skill Development. University News, Vol. 44 (40), pp. 5-9.

47.          Shollapur, M.R., 2005. The Process of Strategic Marketing in Non-             Banking Finance Companies. The Indian Journal of Commerce, Vol. 58 (4), pp. 101-112.

48.          Shollapur, M.R., Kuchanur, A.B., 2005. A Study on Savings Behaviour of Household Sector. Southern Economist, Vol. 44 (14), 13-16.

49.          Shollapur, M.R., 2005. Strengthening Commerce Education-A Holistic       Perspective. University News, Vol. 43 (35), pp. 5-11 & 16.

50.          Hundekar, S.G., Shollapur, M.R., 2005. Research Ethics: A Need for Introspection. University News, Vol. 43 (31), pp. 1-5.

51.          Hugar, S.S., Hundekar, S.G., Shollapur, M.R., 2005. Marketing Approach                to Higher Education System. University News, Vol. 43(21), pp. 13-16.

52.          Shollapur, M.R., 2004. Segmental Disclosures by Wipro and Infosys. The

     International Journal for Business and IT. Vol. 1 (1), pp. 78-85.

53.          Shollapur, M.R., 2001. Financial Sector Reforms and the Management of Banking Industry: An Overview. Silver Jubilee Souvenir. Dharwad: Malaprabha Grameen Bank, pp. 28-31.

54.          Hundekar, S.G., Shollapur, M.R., 2001. Skill Building: A Key to Curriculum Development in Commerce Education. In: Hugar, S.S., et.al. (Eds.), Challenges before Business Education in India. New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers, pp. 183-187.

55.          Shollapur, M.R., 2001. Case Study Approach as an Effective Tool                for Teaching Business Studies: A Model Building. In: Hugar, S.S., et.al. (Eds.), Challenges before Business Education in India. New Delhi: Atlantic. pp. 87-98.

56.          Shollapur, M.R., 2000. Intellectual Resource Sharing Through Faculty Expertise Exchange between University and Industry. University News, Vol. 28(18). pp. 1-7.

57.          Hugar, S.S., Hundekar, S.G., Shollapur, M.R., 2000. Strategic and                Operational Models for Small Scale Industrial Units. In: Made Gowda J., (Ed.), Readings in Business Environment and Policy. New Delhi: Deep and Deep Publishers.  pp. 231-236.

58.          Shollapur, M.R., 2000. Corporate Governance: Imperatives and Implications in Financial Disclosures. In: Made Gowda J., (Ed), Readings in Business Environment and Policy. New Delhi: Deep and Deep Publishers, pp. 352-362.

59.          Shollapur, M.R., 1999. Quality in Management Education: A Perspective.

     University News, Vol. 37(36), pp. 1-5.

60.          Shollapur, M.R., 1999. Profitability Analysis of Branches. The Maharashtra Co-operative Quarterly, Vol. LXXXIII (1), pp. 40-48.

61.          Shollapur, M.R., 1998. Pattern of Distribution of Branches: Case Study of Central Co-operative Bank. The Maharashtra Co-operative Quarterly Vol. LXXXV (1), pp. 67-71.

62.          Hugar, S.S., Hundekar, S.G., Shollapur, M.R., 1998. Globalization of Business and Financial Disclosures. The Business Review, Vol. 4 (1&4), pp. 21-25.

63.          Shollapur, M.R., 1998.  An Appraisal of Policies and Programmes for the Promotion of Small Scale Industries. In: Hundekar, S.G., Das, V.B.M., Banerjee, G.D., (Eds.), Challenges Before Small Scale Industries, Allahabad: Horizon, pp. 209-216.

64.          Hugar, S.S., Hundekar, S.G., Shollapur, M.R, 1997-98. Business Challenges of the Open Regime, The Journal of Karnatak University Social Sciences, Vol. XXVIII, pp. 42-45.

65.          Shollapur, M.R., 1997. University Industry Interface in Business Education. University News, Vol. 35 (43), pp. 1-4.

66.          Shollapur, M.R., 1997. Challenges Before Indian Banks in                Financial Services Under Changing Scenario. Indian Banking Today and Tomorrow, pp. 24-27.

67.          Shollapur, M.R., 1997. Analysis of Effectiveness of Credit Cycle: An Experience of the Primary Co-operative Credit Societies in Karnataka State. Indian Co-operative Review, Vol. XXXV (1), pp. 30-48.

68.          Shollapur, M.R., 1997. Credit Collections vs. Remittances.             Agricultural Banker, Vol. 20 (1), pp. 10-13.

69.          Shollapur, M.R., 1997. Means to Ensure End-use of Credit. Indian Co-operative Review, Vol. XXXIV (3), pp. 201-204.

70.          Shollapur, M.R., 1996. An Analysis of the Hassan District                Agricultural         Co-operative Credit System. In: Vasant Kumar M. (Ed), Hoysala-Sampad, Hassan: Publication Division, 65th All India Kannada Literary Conference, pp. 388-403.

71.          Shollapur, M.R., 1996. Appraisal of Effectiveness of Post-sanction Follow-up of  Credit. Indian Co-operative Review, Vol.  XXXIII (4), pp. 335-340.

72.          Shollapur, M.R., 1996. Analysis of Effectiveness of Credit              Disbursement: A Study of Co-operative Credit. The Maharashtra Co-operative Quarterly, Vol. LXXX (1), pp. 16-27.

73.          Shollapur, M.R., 1996. Analysis of Profitability of Credit Management in Central Co-operative Banks with Reference to Karnataka State.  Indian Co-operative Review, Vol. XXXIII (3), pp. 265-290.

74.          Shollapur, M.R., 1995. Analysis of Working of Apex Banks: A Case Study. Indian Co-operative Review, Vol. XXXIII (1), pp. 143-154.

75.          Shollapur, M.R., 1994-96. Performance Appraisal of Banks under               Service Area Approach.  The Journal of Karnatak University Social Sciences, Vol. XXVII, pp. 61-83.

76.          Hugar, S.S., Hundekar, S.G., Shollapur, M.R., 1994-96. Changed Economic Scenario and Prospects for Small Scale Industrial Entrepreneurship. The Journal of Karnatak University Social Sciences, Vol. XXII, pp. 192-201.

BOOKS / EDITED VOLUMES PUBLISHED

1.            Shollapur, M. R. et.al. 2021. Innovative Interventions for Inclusive and Sustainable Business Landscape. (Edited volume), Bangalore, Enas Publication.

2.            Shollapur, M. R. 2020. Trustworthiness and Emerging Trends in Markets and Morals (Edited volume), Bangalore, Enas Publication.

3.            Shollapur, M. R. & Ajoy Kumar M, 2019. Readings in Contemporary Management Research (Edited volume), Bangalore, Enas Publication.

4.            Shollapur, M. R., 2019. Issues on Higher Education in India, (A collection of essays in Kannada), Bangalore, Sapna Ink.

5.            Bhat, S. N; Shollapur, M.R; & Vishwanath, N.S. (Eds). 2018. Impact of Demonetization and GST on Indian Economy, Dharwad: Smt. & Shri G.S. Akkihal College of Commerce and Postgraduate Institute of Commerce.

6.            Veerabhadriah, H.V; Sadashivaiah, M.B; Shollapur, M.R., (Eds), 2013. Chennasiri: A Felicitation Volume in Honour of Dr. M N Channabasappa, Tumkur: Siddaganga Institute of Technology.

7.            Shollapur, M.R., Naveen K.S., (Eds), 2011. Microfinance and Sustainable Livelihood Promotions in India, New Delhi: Excel Books.

8.            Shollapur, M. R., 2006. University-Industry Interaction: Exploring the Areas of Mutual Interest, Dharwad: Matha Publishers.

9.            Shollapur, M.R., Reddy, P.N., Appannaiah, H.R., Shanti, S., 2006. Managerial Economics (Vol-2), Mumbai: Himalaya Publishing House.

10.          Shollapur, M.R., Reddy, P.N., Appanniah, H.R., Shanti, S., 2005. Managerial Economics (Vol-1), Mumbai: Himalaya Publishing House.

11.          Hugar, S. S., Hundekar, S. G., Hyderabad, R. L., Shollapur, M. R., (Eds), 2001. Challenges before Business Education in India, New Delhi: Atlantic.

12.          Sexena, R. G., Reddy, P. N., Appannaiah, H. R., Shollapur, M. R., 1998. Essentials of Auditing, Mumbai: Himalaya Publishing House.

POPULAR ARTICLES IN KANNADA

1.        Shollapur, M.R., 2016. The Superiority of USA in Higher Education, Vijaya Karnataka, The Kannada Dailies, April 13 & 20, 2016.

2.       Shollapur, M.R., 2013. Administrative Thoughts of Dr. M N Channabasappa, In Veerabhadriah, H.V; Sadashivaiah, M.B; Shollapur, M.R., (Eds), Chennasiri: A Felicitation Volume in Honour of Dr. M N Channabasappa, Tumkur: Siddaganga Institute of Technology, pp. 62-83.

3.       Shollapur, M.R., 2002. Professionalisation of Commerce Education, Vidya Samachar – A Monthly Magazine on Education, Vol. 9, pp. 16-22 & 27.

4.       Shollapur, M.R., 1996. Swami Vivekananda’s Thoughts on Education, Jnan Deep (Daily), 13.1.1996, p.2 and 14.1.1996, p2.

5.       Shollapur, M.R., 1995. The Budget and Inflation, Janatha Madhyama (Daily), 13.4.1995, p.2.

6.       Shollapur, M.R., 1994. Co-operative Credit: Unsatisfactory Recoveries, Kannada Prabha (Daily), 5.7.1994, p.4.

7.       Shollapur, M.R., 1994. Literacy Does Not Mean Reading and Writing alone, Kannada Prabha (Daily), 15.5.1994, p. 3.

8.       Shollapur, M.R. 1994. Co-operative Credit System, Kannada Prabha (Daily), 3.4.1994, p.4.

9.       Shollapur, M.R., 1994. Tax: The Plight of the Salaried Class, Kannada Prabha (Daily), 22.2.1994, p. 4.

10.    Shollapur, M.R., 1994. Literacy and Development, Janatha Madhyama (Daily), 22.2.1994, p. 2.

11.    Shollapur, M.R., 1993. Dunkel Proposals and Economic Sovereignty, Jnan Deep (Daily), 23.11.1993, p. 2 and 24.11.1993, p. 2.

12.    Shollapur, M.R., 1984. “Problems of Cotton Textile Mills in Post-independent India”, Bhagyodaya: A Souvenir, Banahatti: The Banahatti Co-operative Spinning Mill Ltd., pp. 47-49.

RESEARCH GUIDANCE

2022: Branding of B-Schools in Karnataka: A Study of Stakeholders’ Perspective (Manu T U), Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi Thesis submitted in May 2022.

2018: A Study on Effect of Working Capital Management on Financial Performance of Selected Indian Retail Firms (Muralidhara A), Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi

2016: A Study on Price Discovery and Hedging Effectiveness in Commodity Derivatives Markets in India (M. Ajoy Kumar), Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi. 

2013:  A Study on Impact of Savings and Investment Policies on Working Wome (N.S. Pattanshetti), Karnatak University, Dharwad

2011: Working of Microfinance Mechanism: A Case Study of Selected Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Dharwad District (Y.S. Barigidad), Karnatak University, Dharwad.

2009: Mergers & Acquisitions: A Study of Selected Corporate Business Entities in India (R.A. Mulla), Karnatak University, Dharwad.

2006: Investors’ Perceptions towards Institutional Investments in Open Regime (A.B. Kuchanur), Karnatak University, Dharwad.

2005: Management of Funds in Banks: A Study on Selected Commercial Banks in India (Y.G. Baligatti), Karnatak University, Dharwad.

2004: Brand Positioning in White Goods Sector (R. Anitha), Karnatak University, Dharwad. 

INTERNATIONAL ACDEMIC EXPOSURE 

2016

·         Visited University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom, for presenting paper in International Conference organized by FLE Learning during August 15-17,  2016. 

·         Visited The Imperial College London, South Kensington and the University of Epswich, United Kingdom, August 2016.

·         Toured across the major European countries such as United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and Czech Republic, August – September 2016.

2015

·         Invited as Visiting Research Scholar at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, for Fall Semester (October-November, 2015).

·         During this visit to US, visited The Booth School of Business, The University of Chicago, Illinois.

2008

·             Invited Visiting Professor of Finance at Marshall University, Huntington, WV, USA for Spring Semester of 2007-08 academic year (January–May 2008).

 

 

·             Courses taught in Marshall University:

Course No.

Course Title

Level

FIN 650

Global Finance

Graduate

FIN 440

International Financial Management

Undergraduate

ACC 414

Cost & Management Accounting*

Undergraduate

*(Team teaching with Dr. Suneel Maheshwari, Professor of Accounting)

·         Advised students on curriculum requirements and course schedules.

·         Participated in Committee meetings of Lewis College of Business (LCOB).

·         Initiated a collaborative study on ‘Accounting of FDI’ with Dr. Suneel Maheshwari and Dr. Uday Tate which was later published in   DIAS Technology Review – The International Journal for Business and IT.

·         Conducted a survey on ‘Individual Investors’ in Huntington, WV, (USA) during the semester.

·         Participated in Training the Trainer Seminar conducted by Innovative Learning Solutions, Inc., at Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 7-8, 2008. Visited University of Tennessee on April 9, 2008.

·         Attended the Hooding Ceremony of the first batch of E-MBA on April 26, 2008.

·         Visited Huntington Steel Company, Huntington, WV (May 5, 2008), and interacted with the company professionals.

·         Attended 171st Commencement (Convocation) of Marshall University and the Hooding Ceremony of Lewis College of Business (LCOB) on May 10, 2008.

·         Participated in cultural activities organized by the India Association of Huntington, West Virginia, USA during January–May 2008.

 

2006

·         Visited Las Vegas (USA) for presentation of paper in ‘The 2006 IBER (Business) Conference’ sponsored by The Clute Institute for Academic Research on 2-6 October 2006.  Won the Best Paper Award.

 

 

·         Conducted workshop on ‘Strategic Marketing of Financial Services by Non-Banking Finance Companies’ for the faculty and students of Lewis College of Business (LCOB), Marshall University, Huntington, USA, October 13, 2006.

 

 

·         Visited Ohio State University, Athens (USA), during October 12-13, 2006 and interacted with the business school faculty such as Dr. Ashok Gupta, Professor of Marketing, Dr. Rajindar Koshal, Professor of Economics and Dr. Manjulika Koshal, Professor of Operations Management.

·         Delivered a talk on ‘Higher Education in India’ to Executive MBA students of Marshall University Graduate College, Charleston, on October 14, 2008.