Prof. (Dr.) Mridul Dharwal

About

Dr. Mridul Dharwal is working as a Professor of Economics in the Management Department, School of Business Studies, Sharda University, Greater Noida from 10th July 2007 to till date. He has visited UNO headquarter at Geneva in 2011 to understand the functions and role of UNO for the development of countries like India. He has travelled to many countries for academic assignments and for developing an understanding about the various economies for instance Italy, U.K., France, Switzerland, Singapore, Thailand, Dubai, Canada, Croatia, Austria, Bosnia and Nepal, He has successfully coordinated several International Study Programmes in Collaboration with Kings Western University, Canada, Payap University, Thailand and Visited John Cabot University, Italy, Bocconi University, Italy, Oxford Business College, London, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He has visited Singapore Management University to understand high-impact, multi- and interdisciplinary research. He is instrumental in collaboration with Mendel University, Czech Republic and Australian Catholic University, Australia. He has successfully completed Erasmus + Teaching assignment at University of Dubrovnik, Croatia in 2023. He has been invited by Association of Common Wealth Universities for international collaboration and commitment to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through higher education.

Dr. Dharwal is working as Director, International Ranking and Accreditation. In this role he is responsible for university accreditation, quality & ranking processes.

He is an overall Co-ordinator of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Member of Core Team of NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) He has been assigned the responsibility of Joint Coordinator of NAAC Steering Committee. He has Participated in the WOSA (World Summit on Accreditation) organized by the NBA.  He has actively participated in QS Rankings & Ratings workshops.  He has been Invited by Times Higher Education World University Rankings for Participating in Academic Reputation Survey, undertaken in partnership with Elsevier. He has participated in the Global Roundtable on Indian University Rankings organised by Times Higher Education Ranking & Association of Indian Universities.

He is also a Director of Sharda University Yunus Social Business Centre founded in 2021 as part of a partnership between the Yunus Centre in Dhaka, the Sharda University Yunus Social Business Centre promotes social business as a means of stimulating new ways to tackle social and environmental issues through innovative use of local resources.

He is a mentor of Skill Development Centre established in association with Export Promotion Industrial Park Welfare Association (EPIPWA). The aim of the centre is to upgrade and re-skill working professionals as per the industry requirements.

He has 13 Patent Publication; 02 International Patent (Australian Government and South Africa Government) granted; 03 Design Patent registered/granted & has 20 Copyright registered. He has published more than 30 Papers in Scopus indexed journals and more than 50 Papers in Web of Science/Indian Citation index/Peer reviewed/ UGC-Care listed journals & 40 book chapters/Conference Proceedings.  He has authored 04 books and 03 edited books to his credit.

He has successfully completed Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) and Digital Literacy project granted by MHRD, Government of India.  He has worked as a chairman of research team of study on impact of COVID-19 & 1918 as guided by UGC to HEIs.

He is extensively involved in Innovation and Extension activities. He is providing his expertise to Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority for monitoring the maintenance of existing Green belts and give suggestions for improvement. He has contributed to livelihood enhancement projects of Mon Ami Foundation and help over 100 families across different states during COVID-19. He has been awardedCertificate   of   Appreciation for   productive   and   dedicated   services for National   Cause   from MyGov, Government of India on 21st January 2020.

He has rich experience and expertise to conduct training sessions on Accreditation, Quality Education, Teaching Strategy, Teaching-Learning Process, and Classroom Management.

• He is Life member of The Indian Science Congress Association
• He is Certified Project Management Professional recognized by MSME Technology Development Centre, Government of India Society (2023)
• He is Internal Auditor, Integrated Management System ISO 900 1:2015 (QMS), ISO 1400 1:2015 (EMS) & ISO 4500 1:2018 (OHSMS) by MSME Technology Development Centre, Government of India Society.
• He has been appointed as a member by Higher Education Department, Uttar Pradesh Government to design framework/policy on Vocational Skill courses as per National Education Policy-2020 (2023)
• He is a member of All India Management Association (AIMA)
• He is a member in Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Government Girls P.G. College, Greater Noida.
• He is a Nodal officer of Students grievance portal, UGC

Experience

• 16 Years

Qualification

• PhD
• UGC-NET, SLET- RPSC
• MA ( Economics)
• Academic and Experiental Program in International Business  Kings University College at Western University, Canada

Award & Recognition

• He has been awarded Special Recognition Certificate from University of Dubrovnik, Croatia for successfully completed Teaching Assignment Under Erasmus + (2023)
• He has been Appreciated by Noble Laureate Prof. Mohammad Yunus for contributing in Building a Robust Academic Curriculum for a New Civilization (2022)
• He has been awarded Certificate of Recognition from Acharya Narendra Dev College, University of Delhi for his expertise in the field of Quality Enhancement and Accreditation Process in higher Education. (2023)
• He has been awarded Certificate of Recognition from Linked in and ObserveNow for his outstanding contribution in the field of Teaching Learning Process. (2023)
• He has been awarded Certificate of Recognition from Global Empire for his contribution to the Education Community. (2023)
• He has been awarded Certificate of Excellence from Government Women College, Manadala, Madhya Pradesh for his outstanding contribution in the field of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in higher Education. (2023)
• He has been awarded Certificate of Special Recognition from Career Group of Institutions, Madhya Pradesh for his expertise in the field of Quality Enhancement and Accreditation Process in higher Education. (2023)
• He has been awarded Certificate of Honour from Nanakchand Anglo Sanskrit College, Meerut for his expertise in the field of Quality Assurance and Accreditation Process in higher Education. (2023)
• He has been awarded Certificate of Honour from Nirwan Group of Institutions, for keynote Speaker on Quality in Higher Education & Global Best Practices (2023)
• He has been awarded Certificate of Appreciation from Shyam Lal College, University of Delhi for his expertise in the field of Accreditation and Ranking Process in higher Education. (2022)
• He has been awarded Certificate of Honour from Sant Hirdaram College, Bhopal for conducting Capacity Building Program on “Reconstructing Quality Parameters in Higher Education Institution for Sustainable Tomorrow” (2022)
• He has been awarded Certificate of Appreciation from K.N. Modi, University for his expertise in the area of Institutional Development plan for Higher Education Institutions (2022)
• He has been awarded Certificate of Appreciation from kahkashan-e-sharq Institute of higher education, Republic of Afghanistan in 2021
• He is the recipient of ‘Best Researcher Award 2020 from Institute of Technical and Scientific Research.
• He has been awarded Academic Excellence Award 2020 from Inspira Research Association.
• He has been awarded ‘Outstanding Contribution to Society in 5th Global Education and Skill Virtual Summit 2020
• He has been awarded Certificate of Appreciation in International Conference on Innovations in clean Energy Technologies organized by MNIT Bhopal in 2020
• He has been awarded ‘Certificate of Special Recognition for Innovative Initiative” by MON AMI Foundation in 2020
• He has been awarded ‘AGS Teachers Excellence Awards 2020 by Lions Club
• He has been awarded ‘Certificate of Appreciation from Mirwais Neeka Institute of Higher Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Republic of Afghanistan in 2020
• He has been awarded ‘Certificate of Appreciation from Ghalib University, Directorate of Private Universities & Institutes, Ministry of Higher Education, Republic of Afghanistan in 2020
• He has been awarded Certificate of Appreciation from Kuidado Education for student Enrichment and career orientation Programme, April, 2019.  
• He has been awarded Certificate of Appreciation from Payap University, 8th june 2015
• He has been awarded Young Teacher Award by Confederation of Education Excellence on 5th September 2014.
• He has been awarded Special Recognition Certificate from Kings University College, Western University, Canada for coordinating Global Commerce, summer Internship program 2014.
• He has been awarded Special Recognition Certificate from Payap University for successfully coordinating the Student Internship Program 2013 at Payap University, Thailand.
• He has been awarded Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Performance and lasting contribution to Professional Development FTF Lecture Series held on March 5, 2013.
• He has been awarded Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Performance and lasting contribution to “Information Technology for Academia and Professional” (ITC-AP 2013) on April 20th, 2013.

Research

Projects/ Consultancy/Training:

• Consultancy: Consultancy Project: Supervisor Development Programme funded by Zettown India Pvt. Limited ( 2023)
• Project: Skill Development- Financial Literacy Funded by Smt. Vimla Devi Education Society (2022-23)
• Project: Baseline Assessment- Craft Hub Project (2022-23)
• Project: Empowerment of Women Artisans through Capacity Building and Skills Trainings Funded by MON AMI Foundation (2022-23)
• Project: Skill Development of Youth Funded by Minerva Consultant (2022-23)
• Project: Socio-Economic Empowerment of Women funded by Now Foundation (2021-22)
• Project: Digital Marketing for Socio-Economic Empowerment of Women funded by Now Foundation (2021-22)
• Project: Livelihood Enhancement Project Funded by Dalmia Bharat Foundation and MON AMI Foundation (2021-22)
• Project I: Leadership Interventions & Mentoring for Women Self- Help Group (2021-22)
• Project II: Leadership Interventions & Mentoring for Women Self- Help Group  (2021-22)
• Project: Livelihood Enhancement Project Funded by MON AMI Foundation and Janaki Devi Gram Vikas Samiti  (2021-22)
• Project: Baseline Assessment Report (2021-22)
• Project: Livelihood Enhancement Project Funded by MON AMI Foundation and Janaki Devi Gram Vikas Samiti  (2020-21)
• Project: Impact analysis of mentoring of Women Self- Help Groups ( 2020-21)
• Project: Leadership Interventions & Mentoring for Women Self- Help Group (2020-21)
• Consultancy: Survey on Socio Economics Issues  ( 2020-21)
• Consultancy to NIIT University, Neemrana on Quality Education & Teaching Learning Process/Strategy. (2019-20)
• Project: Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, MHRD ( 2019-20)
• Consultancy to IPE Global on classroom teaching for School teachers working in Shillong district of Meghalya ( 2018-19)
• Training Programme on Enterprise Development" for the African students in association with AIMA ( 2017)
• Consultancy: Survey & Documentary on Socio-economic issues ( 2018)
• Training Programme on “Entrepreneurial Opportunities in the Agriculture Sector with Focus on Fruit-ripening” in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture Govt. of India ( 2014)

Research Paper Published (Selected)

• Published a Paper titled, “The emerging trend of big data in the insurance industry and its Impacts” (IEEE Proceedings- Scopus Indexed) (2023)
• Published a Paper titled, “Impact 4.0 : Envisioning the future of fashion business” Journal of Information & Optimization Sciences ( Taylor and Francis) ( Web of Science) (2023)
• Published a Paper titled, “ Luxury adapts to artificial intelligence & digital transformation – A case study of Burberry” ( Taylor and Francis) ( Web of Science) (2023)
• Published a Paper titled, “Pattern Of Productivity In Gamification Elements Research: Bibliometric Distributions” (IEEE Proceedings- Scopus Indexed) (2023)
• Published a Paper titled, “Understanding the Reasons of Diarrhea among Children in India: Cross Sectional Study using National Family Health Survey” Journal for ReAttach Therapy and Developmental Diversities ( Scopus Indexed 2023)
• Published a Paper titled, “Positioning the Taboo Product: PeeBuddy” FIIB Business Review (Scopus Indexed) (2023)
• Published a Paper titled, “ SDGs Laid Down by UN 2030 Document” ( Springer) (2023)
• Published a Paper titled, “ Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education Institutions” (IEEE Proceedings- Scopus Indexed) (2023)
• Published a Paper titled, “An Investigation on Customer Satisfaction and Service Quality in the Indian Banking Sector: A Gender Comparison” (IEEE Proceedings- Scopus Indexed) (2023)
• Published a Paper titled, “A Study on Effects of Innovation and Technology on Service Excellence: In Context to Indian Banking Sector” (IEEE Proceedings- Scopus Indexed) (2023)
• Published a Paper titled, “Predictors of reuse and donation intentions of leftover food items: An empirical analysis” (Vision: The Journal of Business Perspective) (2022)
• Published Book Chapter titled, “AI Power: Making Recruitment Smarter” (Springer) (2022)
• Published Book Chapter titled,” The Phygital Dimension: Redefining Rules of Retail Success Through Technological Convergence” Springer) (2022)
• Published a Paper titled,” Building Smarter Smart Cities for Sustainable Development through Artificial Intelligence” (IEEE Proceedings- Scopus Indexed) (2022)
• Published a Paper titled, “Green Accounting and Its Application -A Study on Reporting Practices of Environmental Accounting in India” in World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development (Inderscience) (2022)
• Published a Paper titled, “A Study of Young North-Indian Consumers Perceptions and Behaviour towards International Readymade Apparel Brands” (Social Science Research Network) (2022)
• Published a paper titled, “Asia-Africa energy development cooperation: Double coincidence of interests” in International Journal of Global Energy Issues” ( Inderscience) (2021)
• Published a Paper titled, “Climate Responsive Strategy for Designing Buildings in India” in Nature Environment and Pollution Technology (2021)
• Published a Paper titled, “Swiggy Refurbishes Trust: Managing Reputation Meltdown Through Public Relations” in Vision (Sage Publication) (2021)
• Published a Paper titled, “ENVIRONMENTAL CSR – EVIDENCES OF TOP MANUFACTURING UNITS IN INDIA in Materials Today: Proceedings (Elsevier) (2021)
• Published a Paper titled, “Economic growth and environmental degradation in developing world: Evidence from Nigeria (1981–2019) in Materials Today: Proceedings (Elsevier) (2020)
• Published a Paper titled, “Green vehicles more a necessity than an option in Materials Today: Proceedings” (Elsevier) (2020)
• Published a Paper titled, “Mechanics of environmental concern of car buyers in India” in Materials Today: Proceedings” (Elsevier) (2020)
• Published a Paper titled, “Water pollution: Effects on health and environment of Dala LGA, Nigeria” in Materials Today: Proceedings (Elsevier) (2020)
• Published a Paper titled, “IMPACT OF LAND POLICIES ON HOUSING” in International Journal of Management (2020)
• Published a Paper titled, “Different people, different strokes: comparison of job & personal resources across diverse employee demography in the shipping industry” in Journal of Maritime Affairs (2019)
• Published a paper titled, “A study of Effect of Financial Access on the growth of SMEs with Special Reference to Sports Industry in India” in Asian Journal of Research in Banking and Finance, Vol.8, No. 3, March 2018, pp.18-30, ISSN: 2249-7323, A Journal Indexed in Indian Citation Index.
• Published a paper titled, “Challenges and Approaches in Cultural Transportation of Popular Brands from Local to Global Markets and Influence of Image of the Country (A Comparative Case of Haier and Xiaomi from China)” in Conference Proceedings of 4^th International Conference on Management GDGU ICON 2017. ISBN No. 978-93-86256-46-1
• Published a paper titled, “EXECUTIVE INFORMATION / EXECUTIVE SUPPORT SYSTEMS AS A PATH TO COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE – 2017” in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVES - An Indexed and Refereed Quartely Journal, Volume 6, Number 2, April – June 2017 ISSN (Print): 2319-9032, (Online): 2319-9040
• Published a paper titled, “Building Success Capabilities: Evidence from Toyota and the Automobile Market (2016)” in Conference Proceedings of 3^rd International case conclave ELIXIR 2016, September 9, 2016
• Published an Article titled, “EXCHANGE RATES AND ITS IMPACT ON THE TRADE” in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS, COMMERCE & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, KIJECBM/JAN-MAR15/VOL-2/ISS-1/A16 (ISSN:2348-4969
• Published Paper in International Journal of Research in Management and Social Science Title: SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES: ASSESSING ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF FINANCING (Case study of sports goods manufacturing enterprise Meerut district, U.P India) Volume 3, Issue 1 (VII), January-March 2015
• “The sources of economic growth case of Indian Economy: Are we at Inflection Point?” published in International Case conclave ( GDGU – ELIXIR 2014 ) on December 5^th , 2014.
• “Incorporation of Mythology in business to improve work environment and customer satisfaction: A case study of retail chain giant – Big Bazaar” Published in proceedings of International Conference on Management ( GDGU-ICON 2014) Changing face of  modern retail : The new economic order, April, 2014.
• “An analysis of Foreign Direct Investment with special Reference to Indian Economy”, Published in GCMRM 2014 Conference Proceedings (Springer).
• “An Analysis of Rupee Depreciation on Indian Economy” Published in a book India at the cross roads: The way ahead. Book published by Lexis Nexis, February, 2014.
• “India Can Create Jobs- Guidelines and action Plan”, Published in the Proceedings of 14^th International conference on advance & challenges in Global Business, Management, economics, Tourism and Information Technology, February, 2014.
• “Dimensions affecting consumer behavior for athletic wear foreign brands in India” Published in International Journal of Applied Services Marketing Perspectives (2013)
• “An analysis of the myth of economic growth in india with special reference to human development Published in International Journal of Academic Conference Proceedings (2013)
• “An analysis of FDI in Africa with special reference to Gambian Economy” Published in International Journal of Trade and Global Business Perspectives (2013)
• “Role of FDI in the Development of Indian Economy” published in Accman Journal of Management (2013)
• “A study on Reduction of NPA in Commercial Banks (A case study of Alwar District), Published in International Journal of Academic Conference Proceedings (2012)
• “Impact of Eurozone crisis on Indian Stock Market and Currency Volatility”, Published in book ‘Changing Scenario of Business and E-Commerce (2012)
• “Financial Inclusion: A new initiative by Commercial Banks” Published in Glimpses International Journal of higher Education, vol.1, issue 3, Feb., 2012.
• “Can financial crisis affect CSR?” Published in International journal of management & science” (2012)
• “Environmental Assessment in Entrepreneurship” Published in Glimpses International Journal of higher Education, vol.1, issue 2, Nov., 2011.
• “Financial Inclusion: Means of Inclusive growth” Published in GYANPRATHA, vol.3, issue.2, June 2011.
• “Inflation A- 2010 Retrospect” Published in International Journal of Contemporary     Practices, vol. 1, issue. 1, May. 2011.
• “Green Banking: An Innovative Initiative for Sustainable Development” Published in ‘GYANPRATHA, vol.3, issue.1, January 2011. 
• “Implementation of GST: An Important Tax Reform” Published in Galgotias Journal of Management, Vol- 3 No.1 January – June 2010.
• “Seasonality in Stock Market with special Reference to Re- Examination of January Effect in Indian Stock Market” Published in South Asian Journal of Commerce and Management, Vol.1 No. 2 April – June, 2010.
• “Special Economic Zones – Engines for Growth” Published in COMDEX TIMES, A Monthly Journal on Management Ideas, April 2010.
• “Global Financial Meltdown Impact on Banks in India” Published in SHODH – 2009, December 2009.

Certifications

• International Refresher Course on “Academic Bank of Credits Scheme in Higher Education, UGC regulation 2021” with A + grade conducted by TLC, University of Delhi, Ministry of Education (GOI)
• Innovation Ambassador by MOEs Innovation cell & AICTE
• Design Practice in Business offered by IIM – Bangalore through edX
• International Business Environment and Global Strategy offered by IIM – Bangalore through edX
• Predictive Analytics offered by IIM – Bangalore through edX
• Introduction to Managerial Economics offered by IIM – Bangalore through edX
• Economics of money and Banking offered by Barnard college- Columbia University
• Digital Analytics offered by Amity Future Academy
• HR Management & Analytics offered by Amity Future Academy
• Fundamentals of R offered by Amity Future Academy

Area of Interest

• Managerial economics
• Macroeconomics
• International Business
• Contemporary issues in Business
• Economics of Education
• Public Economics
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Innovation and Creativity
• Institutional Development Plan
• Accreditation and Ranking
• Internationalization of Higher education