Dr. (Ms.) RAVI KIRAN Professor and Head School of Behavioral Sciences and Business StudiesThapar University, PatialaPunjab-147004 Phone: 0175-2393080 (O) 0175- 2358701(R) Email ID: rkiran@thapar.edu

rkiran@thapar.edukiranravee@yahoo.co.inkiranravee@gmail.com

Area of Interest

Industrial Management, Business Economics, Human Resource Development, IPRs & E- Business

Education

B. A. Eng (Hons.); MA EnglishM.A., M Phil. Economics Ph.D. Industrial Management

Publications

Journals

1. Singh, M.P. & Ravi Kiran (1997) Industrial Policy, Technology and Productivity in Indian Industry. The Indian Economic Journal. Vol.44 No.2 pp117-129.

2. Ravi Kiran (1999) "Wages, Productivity and Employment in Indian Manufacturing Industries", Indian journal of Labour Economics, pp 124.

3. Ravi Kiran & Singh Inderjeet (1999) "Technological Change, Productivity and Employment: A Disaggregative Study", Indian journal of Labour Economics. pp 112

4. Ravi Kiran (2000). Growth and Productivity in Indian Manufacturing: A Disaggregative Study, Indian Management Studies Journal, Vol. 4 No. 1. pp. 57-68.

5. Ravi Kiran (2000). ‘Restructuring of HSS Curricula Compatible with the Emerging Challenges of Economic and Technological Advancement’. Integrating Humanistic Values and Social Concerns with Technical Education, pp. 109-113.

6. Ravi Kiran (2004), TRIPS: Changing Patent Scenario in India in WTO, Intellectual Property Rights and branding, BIMTECH, Greater Noida, pp 231-246

7. Ravi Kiran (2004), TRIPS: Changing Patent Scenario in India, Business Perspectives, Vol. No pp 33-42

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8. Ravi Kiran (2004), Proceedings of The National Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights, March 26-27,2004, TIET, Patiala

9. Ravi Kiran (2005), Engineering Management, Electriza , Vol.6, No 1, pp 40.10. Ravi Kiran (2005), “Global Competitiveness and Productivity in Indian

Manufacturing Industries, Global Competitiveness and Productivity, Deep and Deep Publications, New Delhi

11. Ravi Kiran(2005),”Global Competitiveness and Productivity in Indian Manufacturing Industries( 1973-74 - 1997-98), Oorja, Vol3. No.2, pp 97-106.

12. Ravi Kiran and Anupam Sharma (2006), “Online Advertisement: Changing Scenario in India ,” Amity Management Analyst , Vol.1, No.1, Jan-June 2006, pp 83 -87

13. Ravi Kiran,& Kaur, Manpreet(2006), ‘Human Development and Economic growth: A case Study of India’ Indian Economic Journal, Volume, pp 465

14. Ravi Kiran,(2007) ‘Media & Its designer Society’, Avangarde , pp 4415. Mittal, K.C, Ravi Kiran and Anupam Sharma (2006), Netizens: India’s Status in

the Global Scenario, GJU Journal of Business, Vol 2, No.2 , July-Dec,2006 pp 85-94

16. Ravi Kiran,& Kaur, Manpreet(2007), ‘New Policy Regime & Productivity Growth of manufacturing sector in Punjab,” Oorja, vol.5, No 2, 2007, pp25-35.

17. Ravi Kiran (2006) Proceedings of The National Seminar on Copyrights: Some Emerging Issues in India, Thapar Institute of Engg. & Tech. March 27,2006,

18. J.S. Oberoi , J.S. Khamba, Sushil and R. Kiran, (2007) ‘The relative impact of technology and sourcing practices in managing manufacturing flexibilities – Evidence from large and medium scale enterprises in India, HSM IOS Prn:5/07/2007, 16:01 pp199-215

19. Ravi Kiran,& Kaur, Manpreet (2007),’ Global competitiveness and Total Factor Productivity in Indian manufacturing, Int. J. Indian Culture and Business Management, Voli No 4, pp 434-449.

20. Walia Nidhi & Ravi Kiran( 2007),’ A Strategic Framework to Manage EthicalDilemma in Corporate Governance ,’ Indian Journal of Finance, Vol 1, No 3., pp 9-14.

21. J.S. Oberoi , J.S. Khamba, Sushil and R. Kiran, (2007) ‘Drivers of Volume flexibility in Manufacturing Organisations – An Emperical Study’, Apeejay Journal of Management & Technology, Vol II No II,july,2007, pp18-25

22. Ravi Kiran,& Kaur, Manpreet (2008), ‘Is liberalisation associated with Higher productivity: a case Study of Punjab manufacturing, Vision, The journal of Business Perspective, vol.11, No 4,Oct- Dec , 2007 ,pp 53-65.

23. J.S. Oberoi , J.S. Khamba, Sushil and R. Kiran, (2008) ‘An empirical examination of advanced manufacturing technology and sourcing practices in developing manufacturing flexibilities,’ Int. J. Services and Operations Management, Vol. 4, No. 6, pp 652-671

24. J.S. Oberoi , J.S. Khamba, Sushil and R. Kiran , (2008), ‘Impact of new technology and outsourcing in managing tactical and strategic manufacturing flexibilities- An empirical study,’ Global Journal of Flexible System Management,pp1-15. Vol. 8, No. 3

25. Ravi Kiran,& Kaur, Manpreet (2008) ,’Global Competitiveness and Total Factor Productivity in Indian manufacturing.’ Int. J. Indian Culture and Business Management, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp 434-449.

26. Kaur, Manpreet and Ravi Kiran,(2008), ‘Indian Manufacturing Sector: Growth of Productivity under The New Policy Regime,’ International Journal of Business Research Papers, Vol. 4 No.2 March 2008, pp 136- 150 http://www.bizresearchpapers.com 

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27. Kaur, Manpreet and Ravi Kiran (2008), ‘Productivity Analysis of Indian manufacturing in pre and post liberalisation era,’ Journal of Contemporary Asia and Europe, Vol I, No2, July- Dec, pp 243-259.

28. Kaur, Manpreet and Ravi Kiran (2008), ‘Growth and Productivity under The New Policy Regime,’ Global Review of Business and Economic Research, Vol 1 No 2, pp 66-78.

29. Sethi, A.P.S., Khamba, J.S. and Kiran, R.(2008), ‘Linkages of Technology Adoption and Adaptation with Technological Capability, Flexibility and Success of AMT Implementation in Indian Manufacturing Industry: An Empirical Study.’ Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, Vol.8, No.3, pp.25-35.

30. Singh, Inderjeet, Ravi Kiran and Kaur, Manpreet (2008), ‘New Policy Regime and Productivity Growth of Manufacturing Sector in India,’ Productivity, Vol 48, No 3, Oct- Dec, pp 288-296.

31. Kaur, Manpreet and Ravi Kiran and Singh, Inderjeet 2008), ‘New policy regime and productivity of Indian manufacturing: a disaggregative analysis,’ Int. J. Business and Emerging Markets, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp 151-170.

32. Sethi, A.P.S., Khamba, J.S., Sushil and Kiran, R. (2008) “Role of Technology Adoption and Adaptation process in building Technological Capabilities of Indian Manufacturing Industry: An Empirical Study”, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Accepted for publication.

33. Khushdeep Dharni, Ravi Kiran and R K. Sharma, 2008 ‘Use of Computer Applications across Functional Areas of Management,’ Gyan Management, Vol 2, No 2, pp103-116

34. Khushdeep Dharni and Ravi Kiran, 2008 ‘Indian Agriculture and Supply Chain Management,’ in Supply Chain management for Competitiveness Ed book by D. P. Goyal and Siddarth Varma, Macmillan India Ltd pp78-84.

35. Khushdeep Dharni and Ravi Kiran, 2008 Business Perspectives, Vol 11. No 1, pp 47-54

36. N.S. Kalsi , Ravi Kiran and S. C.Vaidya 2008, ‘Changing Perspectives and Pragmatics of Good Governance and E- Governance in India: A Shared Vision of Citizens,’ International Journal of E Governance, Vol 2, No 2/3 pp 251-271.

37. N.S. Kalsi, Ravi Kiran and S.C.Vaidya 2008, Enhancing e-Governance Initiatives for Better Governance in India accepted for publication in International Journal of Business Research Papers, Vol.5 No.6, Jan http://www.bizresearchpapers.com 

38. Ravi Kiran, Sharma Anupam and Mittal, K.C, (2009) ‘Attitudes, Preferences and Profile of Online Buyers in India,’ South Asian Journal of Business Management, Vol 15, No 3, pp 55-73.

39. Ravi Kiran (2009), ‘WTO, TRIPS in India’, Business Perspective, Vol. 15, No 3, pp 55-56.

40. Nidhi Walia and Ravi Kiran (2009), ‘An Exploratory Study of Mutual   Funds Services in Punjab’, Business Perspective, Volume 11, No.1,pp. 1-12.

41. Nidhi Walia and Ravi Kiran (2009), ‘An Analysis of Investor’s Risk Perception towards Mutual Funds Services,’ International Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 4, No 5, pp106-120.

42. Ravi Kiran and Sunita Misra, (2009), ‘Changing Pragmatics of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry in Pre & Post TRIPS period,’ International Journal of Business & Management, Vol 4, No 9 pp.

43. Khushdeep Dharni , Ravi Kiran & Dr R.K. Sharma, (2009) ‘Use of Computer-Based Applications: A Study at Different Levels of Management’ The Journal Management Research, Vol. 8, No. 7, pp. 45-55.

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44. Khushdeep Dharni, R.K. Sharma and Ravi Kiran (2009),’ Information systems in the Indian manufacturing sector: extent of use and support for managerial roles, International Journal of Business Information System, Vol 4, No 6, pp 673-689

45. Nidhi Walia and Ravi Kiran (2009), ‘Portfolio Diversification and Financial Performance of Mutual funds in India, ‘Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business,’ Sept 2009, Vol. 1 No 5 , pp 68-86.  

46. Ravi Kiran and Sunita Misra, Patenting in Pharmaceutical industry of India: Changing Perspectives in the post- TRIPs period,’Oorja, Vol. 6, No 1, pp 38-47.

47. Ravi Kiran and Sunita Misra, (2009), ‘Performance of the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry in Post-TRIPS Period: A Firm Level Analysis,’ International Review of Business Research Papers, Vol. 1 No. 6 , pp.148-160.

48. Ravi Kiran & Sunita Misra, (2010) ‘New IPR Regime and Challenges of the Small Pharma Industry,’ Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business,’ Feb., Vol. 1 No 10, Pp. 42-60.

49. Ravi Kiran and Vijay Jain, 2009, ‘Technology Management Strategies: A Post TRIPS Study of Punjab Manufacturing,’ International Review of Business Research Papers Vol.6, No.1 February 2010, Pp. 382‐391

50. Ravi Kiran, Anil K. Verma and Parul Dharmani, (2010), ‘Enhancing the learning of students of higher education through innovative communication modes of knowledge: Educator’s Support Model, ‘Global Journal of Management and Business Research, Vol. 10, issue 2, pp 164-170.

51. Nidhi Walia and Ravi Kiran (2010), "Efficient Market Hypothesis, Price volatility and performance of Mutual Funds Efficient Market Hypothesis,’ Price volatility and performance of Mutual Funds,’ Global Journal of Management and Business Research, Vol. 10, issue 2. pp 42-50

52. Nidhi Walia & Ravi Kiran (2010), ‘Market volatility, Diversification and Proactive Risk Management for Mutual funds,’ Global Business and Management Research: An International journal, Vol 2, No.2, pp 198-207

53. Ravi Kiran and Deepika (2010), “E-Business in India: changing scenario and future prospects” OORJA, Journal of Management & IT, Vol. 8, No. 1, Jan-April 2010, pp. 32-37.

54. Manpreet Kaur and Ravi Kiran (2010), ‘New Policy Regime and Productivity of Manufacturing Sector: A Comparison of India and Punjab,’ International Journal of Economics, Vol.4, No 2, pp. 267-287.

55. Ravi Kiran and Jyoti Bansal (2010),’ Productivity and Its Determinants For The Organised Manufacturing Sector of Punjab, Apeejay Journal of Management and Technology’ Vol. 5, No.2, pp 105-115.

56. Ravi Kiran & Sunita Misra (2011), ‘Research and Development, Exports and Patenting in the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry: a Post TRIPS Analysis,’ Eurasian Journal of Business and Economics 2011, Vol. 4, No 7, pp 53-67.

57. Ravi Kiran & Anupam Sharma (2011), ‘Corporate Social Responsibility and Management Education: Changing Perception and Perspectives,’ Global Journal of Management and Business Research, Volume 11 Issue 6, pp 56-67.

58. Ravi Kiran & Anupam Sharma (2011), ‘Corporate Social Responsibility: A Corporate Vision,’ International journal of Contemporary Business Studies, Vol 2, No 3, pp 58-68.

59. Ravi Kiran & Sharma, Anupam (2011), ‘Corporate Social Responsibility: A Corporate Strategy for New Business Opportunities,’ Journal of Business Ethics, Vol 4, no 1, pp10-17.

60. Ravi Kiran & Swaraj Raj (2011), ‘Buddhist way of life and environmental concerns,’ Journal of Language and Culture Vol. 2, No.5, pp. 67-71.

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61. Ravi Kiran & Deepika (2011), ‘Consumer Preferences towards Emerging Retail formats in India: An Exploratory Study,’ Vol 2, No 3.

62. Nidhi Walia and Kiran, R. (2011), ‘Perceptual gap and anatomy of investment risk decision,’.accepted for Publication in African journal of Business Management African Journal of Business Management Vol. 5(17), pp. 7296-7305.

63. Nidhi Walia and Kiran, R. (2011), ‘A Comparative Analysis of Performance, Investment Styles, Risk and Return associated with Indian Mutual funds,’ The Journal of Index Investing, Vol. 2(2), 86-95.

64. Shivani, Ravi Kiran and Deepak Garg, (2011) ‘Impact of Cloud Computing on ERP implementations in Higher Education, International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications(IJACSA), Vol. 2, issue 6, pp 146-148.

65. Nidhi Walia and Kiran, R. (2012), ‘Understanding the risk anatomy of experienced mutual fund investors,’ Journal of Behavioral Finance, Taylor and Francis. Vol. 13 (2), 119-125.

66. Ravi Kiran & Deepika (2011), ‘A Strategic Framework for Consumer Preferences towards Emerging Retail Formats,’ Journal of Emerging Knowledge on Emerging Markets: Vol. 3, No 1, pp 436- 453.

67. Deepika & Kiran, R. (2012), ‘Emerging Retail Formats and its attributes: An insight to convenient shopping,’ Global Journal of Management and Business Research (2012) Volume 12 Issue 2: 63-71.

68. Deepika & Kiran, R. (2012), ‘Trendy shopping replacing traditional format preferences,’ African journal of Business Management, African Journal of Business Management, Vol.6 (11), 4196-4207

69. Deepika & Kiran, R. (2012), ‘Organized retail in India - Drivers facilitator and SWOT analysis,’ Asian Journal of Management Research, Vol. 2, Issue 1, pp 264-273.

70. Kiran, R. & Anupam Sharma (2011) Corporate Social Responsibility and Management Education: Changing Perception and Perspectives, Global Journal of Management and Business Research , Volume 11 Issue 6, pp 56-67.

71. Kiran , R. & Rohini Inder Chopra, (2012) ‘Price Performance of IPOS in Indian Stock Market,’ Euro Economica, Vol 30, No 4, pp 73-97.

72. Kiran, R. & Swaraj Raj, (2011) ‘Buddhist way of life and environmental concerns,’ Journal of Languages and Culture, Vol. 2, No 5 pp67-71

73. Shivani Goel, Ravi Kiran and Deepak Garg, (2011), ‘A framework for efficient enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation in technical educational institutions,’African Journal of business Management, Vol. 5 (34), 13197-13204.

74. Kiran R. & Prabhjot Kaur, ‘Impact of Recession on Various Sectors of Indian Economy,’ Business & Social Science Review, Vol 1, No 1, pp 5-20.

75. Parul D. Aggarwal, Ravi Kiran, Anil K. Verma (2011), ‘Enhancing Curriculum and Research in Higher Education with a Strategic Use of Knowledge Management,’ Global Journal of Management and Business Research, Vol. 11, No 12, pp 68-83.

76. Goyal, D. P., Kiran R. & Rahul Hakku, (2012), ‘Role of Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Management Culture on Corporate Performance: A Theoretical Perspective,’ IIMS Journal of Management Sciences, Vol 3, No. 1.

77. Jain Vijay & Kiran R (2011), ‘A Post TRIPS Analysis of studies on Technology Management Strategies by Indian Manufacturing for Global Competitiveness,’ Business & Social Science Review, Vol 1, No 3 pp 32- 47.

78. Jain, Vijay & Kiran, R. (2012), ‘Technology Management Strategies and Small and Medium Enterprises of Punjab Manufacturing, Journal of Intellectual Property Rights, Vol. 17, No 1, pp 64-72.

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79. Kiran, R. & Jain, Vijay (2012), ‘Enhancing innovation and intellectual property culture in manufacturing small and medium enterprises,’ African journal of Business Management,Vol. 6 (4), 1234-1243.

80. Sharma Anupam & Kiran, R, ‘Corporate social responsibility in changing markets: New mechanisms and newer initiatives’, African journal of Business Management, African Journal of Business Management, Vol. 6(16), pp. 5479-5490.

81. Rahul Hakku, Kiran R & Goyal, D. P. (2012), ‘Success of Marketing Information System (MKIS) Model: Analysis of Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMES),’ Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research 11 (6): 777-786.

82. Deepika & Kiran, R. (2012), ‘Emerging Trends of Organized Retailing in India: A Shared Vision of Consumers and Retailers Perspective’, Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research, 11 (4): 481-490, 2012.

83. Sharma Anupam & Kiran, R. (2012), ‘Corporate social responsibility: A passion of large organizations or a commitment to the society’, African Journal of Business Management Vol. 6(22), 6696-6708.

Conferences Publications

1. Ravi Kiran and Gupta, Keya Sen (1997) "Growth and Productivity in Indian Manufacturing Industries", Indian Society of Labour Economics Conference, Trivandrum, Dec 1997, pp 64.

2. Ravi Kiran and Raj Swaraj (2001) "Buddhistic Way of Life and Environmental Concerns" International Conference on Buddhistic Philosophy and Contemporary Issues, Dept. of Humanities and Social Sciences University of Roorkee, Nov 2001, pp 54-55.

3. Ravi Kiran (2002). ‘Employment, Wages and Productivity in Indian Manufacturing Industries’ at the National Seminar on ‘Structure of Employment and Its Interface with Technology: Present Status and Policy Imperatives for Productivity Enhancement’ pp 1-13.

4. Ravi Kiran (2003), “Global Competitiveness and Productivity in Indian Manufacturing Industries, National Seminar on Global Competitiveness and Productivity in Indian Business, March 21-22, 2003, Apeejay Institute of Management, Jalandhar pp .

5. Ravi Kiran (2003), “The Development of Engg and Technical Education in India”, Proceedings of National Seminar on Higher Technical Education : Issues of Access And Delivery, TIET, Patiala, pp 198-204.

6. Ravi Kiran (2004), “TRIPS: Changing patent Scenario in India “, Proceedings of The National Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights, March 26-27,2004, TIET, Patiala pp 87-95

7. Ravi Kiran (2004) "An Analysis of Industrial Productivity in Punjab", National Seminar on "Emerging Issues and Problems in North west Region of India Under the New Economic Policy Regime", organized by Department of Correspondence courses, Punjabi University, Patiala on August 18-19 pp 24-29..

8. Ravi Kiran (2005), ‘Intellectual Property Rights and India’, National Seminar on Intellectual property rights, GNDU, Amritsar, March, 2005 pp 1-14.

9. Ravi Kiran (2005),”Globalization and its Impact on Productivity in Indian Manufacturing Industries, Proceedings of International Conference on Productivity and Quality Research, IIT, Delhi, pp 123-133.

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10. Ravi Kiran,& Kaur, Manpreet(2005),” Productivity Growth In Manufacturing Sector In India: A Review Of Earlier Studies From 1971-72 To 2003-04, Proceedings of International Conference on Productivity and Quality Research, IIT, Delhi , pp10-21.

11. Ravi Kiran and Anupam Sharma (2006) “Knowledge Management : A Wider Perspective in Online Distance Education”, National trends in Technology Management, GLA institute of Tech and Management, Mathura pp 147-152

12. Ravi Kiran,& Kaur, Manpreet (2006), Economic reforms and Productivity growth in the manufacturing sector of India” National seminar on Economic Reforms under WTO regime : some Implications GNDU , Amritsar, pp 15-24.

13. Ravi Kiran and Anupam Sharma (2006) “Higher Education in India- Changing Paradigms and Newer perspectives”, RIMT, Mandi Gobindgarh,

14. Ravi Kiran,& Kaur, Manpreet(2006) “ Relevance of Intellectual Property Rights in India,” National Seminar on, “ Copyrights: Some Emerging Issues in India” March 27,2006 pp 92-100

15. Ravi Kiran (2006) ‘Copyrights: Some Emerging Issues” Proceedings of National Seminar on Copyrights: Some Emerging Issues in India March 27,2006, pp 21-26

16. Ravi Kiran and Anupam Sharma (2006) “E-governance: Roadmap for Success?,” National Seminar “Innovative Applications of IT & Management for economic Growth of India” being held on April 21-22, 2006, Apeejay Institute of Management, Jalandhar.

17. Ravi Kiran,& Kaur, Manpreet(2006), ‘Foreign Direct Investment in India in the Globalised Era: Perspectives and Pragmatics,’ Proceedings of Global Arena- Challenges of the Morrow. New Delhi. pp 40

18. Ravi Kiran and Anupam Sharma (2007) ‘Online Advertisement and Consumer Concerns: Indian Scenario, Proceedings of conference on Research in Mgmt & Tech pp.38 , March 23-24, 07 at Gian Jyoti institute of Mgmt & Tech , Mohali.

19. Anupam Sharma & Dr Ravi Kiran, 2007 “Punjab Netizens: Attitude and Consumer Concerns,” Fifth AIMS International Conference on Management (AIMS-5) IBS, Hyderabad, Dec 27- 30, 2007 pp13

20. Manpreet Kaur & Ravi Kiran, 2007 ‘Indian Manufacturing Sector: Growth of Productivity under The New Policy Regime,’ in the 7th International Business Research Conference at University of Technology, Broadway, Sydney, Australia From Dec 3-6, 2007

21. Ravi Kiran, N.S. Kalsi and S.C.Vaidya 2008, ‘ICT And Good Governance: A Study Of Indian Environment, International Conference on E-governance, IIT New Delhi, Dec 18-20, 2008

22. Ravi Kiran and Khushdeep Dharni, 2008, ‘Indian Agriculture and Supply Chain Management, National Conference on Supply Chain Management, IME, Ghaziabad, Oct 24, 2008 pp 78-84.

23. Ravi Kiran and Sunita Misra, 2009, ‘Patenting and the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry: New Paradigms and Newer Perspectives’ National Conference on Innovation, Management and Entrepreneurship, Thapar University, Patiala, Nov 6-7, pp 47.

24. Ravi Kiran, Anil K. Verma and Parul Dharmani, 2009, ‘Unleashing the hidden treasure knowledge in Higher Educational Institutes with Knowledge Management,’ National Conference on Innovation, Management and Entrepreneurship, Thapar University , Patiala, Nov 6-7, pp 29.

25. Ravi Kiran and Vijay Jain, 2009, ‘Intellectual Property Rights and Management In India: Post TRIPS Perspectives and Policy Imperatives,’ National Conference

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on Innovation, Management and Entrepreneurship, Thapar University, Patiala, Nov 6-7, pp 45.

26. Ravi Kiran, (2009), ‘Technology Management Strategies for Global Competitiveness: A Post TRIPS study of Punjab Manufacturing,’ National Conference on Innovation, Management and Entrepreneurship, Thapar University, Patiala, Nov 6-7, pp 51.

27. Ravi Kiran and Khushdeep Dharni, 2009, ‘‘Intellectual Property Management: Strategic Perspectives,’ National Conference on Innovation, Management and Entrepreneurship, Thapar University, Patiala, Nov 6-7, pp 46.

28. Ravi Kiran and NS Kalsi 2010 ‘Critical evaluation of e-Governance projects of 10 major states of India,’ International Conference on E-Governance, April 22-24, 2010, ICEG-2010, IIM Bangalore

29. Ravi Kiran and Prabhjot, 2010 ‘Marketing Innovation in food Industry ’April 2010, Apeejay Institute New Delhi, pp 20.

30. Ravi Kiran and Anupam Sharma (2010) ‘Corporate Social Responsibility internal and external to the firm’ Punjabi University, Patiala

31. Ravi Kiran and Vijay Jain (2010) ‘Perception and Attitude towards IPRs of Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises of Punjab’, Seventh International Conference on Punjabi University, Patiala

32. Ravi Kiran and Deepika (2010) ‘Emerging Retail Formats: A Study of Retailers Competitive Strategies for Convenience and Shopping Goods.’ Punjabi University, Patiala.

33. Ravi Kiran and Anupam Sharma (2010) ‘A Corporate Strategy for new business oppurtunities. International Conference on Business Ethics and Human values. University Business School Chandigarh, pp 45.

34. Ravi Kiran and Anupam Sharma (2010) ‘Corporate Social Responsibility internal and external to the firm’ Seventh International Conference on Punjabi University, Patiala, pp 37

35. Ravi Kiran and Vijay Jain (2010) ‘Perception and Attitude towards IPRs of Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises of Punjab’, Seventh International Conference on Punjabi University, Patiala, pp 44

36. Ravi Kiran and Deepika (2010) ‘Emerging Retail Formats: A Study of Retailers Competitive Strategies for Convenience and Shopping Goods.’ Punjabi University, Patiala pp 56

37. Ravi Kiran and Anupam Sharma (2010) ‘A Corporate Strategy for new business oppurtunities. International Conference on Business Ethics and Human values. University Business School Chandigarh, pp 37.

38. Ravi Kiran and Anupam Sharma (2010),’39. Ravi Kiran and Sunita Misra, 2011, ‘TRIPS and Pharmaceutical Firms-

Opportunities and Challenges: A Case Study of North West Region of India,’ RBAC International Management Conference, 3-4 March 2011 Bangkok, pp 1-17.

40. Ravi Kiran and Vijay Jain (2011),’ Innovation and Intellectual Property Rights: A Post TRIPS Analysis of Manufacturing SMEs,’ RBAC International Management Conference, Bangkok, 3-4 March 2011, pp 18-28.

41. D. P. Goyal, Ravi Kiran & Rahul Hakku (2011), ‘Globalization & Small Medium Entreprises (SMEs) in India: A Review, Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Conference on Management of Micro, Small and Medium, Enterprises In India - Problems & Prospects, pp 22.

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Research Guidance Ph. D. Completed

Sr.No

Name of student Name (s) of Supervisor

Title of the Ph.D.

1. Amandeep S. SethiRegn. No9010556

Dr Ravi Kiran Dr J.S..KhambaDr Sushil

Flexible Management of Technology Adoption and Adaptation In Manufacturing Industry 

2. Jaspreet S. Oberoi Regn.No: 9010557

Dr Ravi Kiran Dr J.S..KhambaDr Sushil

Impact of New Technology and Sourcing Practices in Managing Manufacturing Flexibilities- Completed

3. Mr. Nirmal Jeet Singh KalsiRegn. No 9030752

Dr. (Mrs.) Ravi Kiran Information and Communication Technology – A Strategic Policy Framework for Good Governance in the state of Punjab.

4. Mr. Khushdeep Kumar DharniRegn. No 9040751

Dr. (Mrs.) Ravi Kiran Computer Based Information systems (CBIS) in the Manufacturing Sector: A Study of Procurement, Implementation, Use and Evaluation.

5. Ms. Anupam SharmaRegn. No9040701

Dr. (Mrs.) Ravi KiranDr. K.C.Mittal

“Internet Audience Attitude with Reference to Punjab”.

6. Ms. Manpreet KaurRegn. No9050701

Dr. (Mrs.) Ravi KiranDr. Inderjeet Singh

New Policy Regime and Adjustment Process of Manufacturing Sector in Punjab.

7. Ms. Sunita MishraRegn. No 90610502

Dr. (Mrs.) Ravi Kiran Post TRIPS Patenting Regime North West Region: Changing Pragmatics, Perspectives and Pragmatics.

8. Nidhi Walia Dr Ravi Kiran Financial Engineering: A Strategic Framework for Financial Innovation in Mutual Funds with Reference to Punjab

9. Vijay Jain900810001

Dr Ravi Kiran Technology Management Strategies for Global Competitiveness: A Post TRIPS Study of Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises of Punjab

10. Parul Dharmani Dr Ravi Kiran Dr Anil K. Verma

A Strategic Framework for Enhancing Research, Curriculum Development and Alumni Services with Knowledge Management in Selected Institutions of Higher Education

Ph. D. Thesis Submitted

Sr.No

Name of student Name (s) of Supervisor

Title of the Ph.D.

1. Deepika Dr Ravi Kiran Consumer preferences of emerging retail formats in India

Ph. D. Ongoing

1. Navneet Kaur 9508210005

Dr Ravi Kiran Customer Retention And Customer Satisfaction In Relation To E-Banking

2. Shivani Dr Ravi Kiran Dr Deepak Garg

A framework for ERP implementation in Higher Technical Institutes

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3. Anupam Sharma Dr Ravi Kiran A Strategic framework for CSR in North west region of India

4. Rahul Hakku Dr Ravi Kiran Dr DP Goyal

Development of Marketing Information System (MkIS) Model for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in India

5. Prashant Mehta Dr Ravi Kiran Job Satisfaction of Doctors in Tertiary Care Hospitalsin North - Western Region of India

6. Apurva Bakshi Dr Ravi Kiran A Framework for Improving Copyright Environment in Indian Film Industry

7. Manisha Dr Ravi Kiran Dr DP Goyal

Evaluation of Supply chain Management information system In Automotive Industry in North India

8. Namrita Kalsi Dr Ravi Kiran A Broad Strategic Framework For Development Through Regional Master Planning- A Critical Study With Reference to Greater Mohali Region of Punjab

9. Kanika Dr Ravi Kiran Dr Sanjay Kaushik

Organizational Change and Its Impact on Organizational Commitment in Some Selected IT Organizations in Northern India

M. E. /M.Tech./ M.Phil Theses Guided

Sr. No.

Name of the student

Topic Supervisor/ Co-Supervisor

Date of Completion

Shiny Ahuja Parsing Compressed Jpeg files Ravi Kiran Dr Seema Bawa

Junly2008

Karan CRM to eCRM Ravi Kiran Dr Seema Bawa

July 2008

1. Rohini Inder The Price Performance of Initial Public Offerings

Ravi Kiran June 2009

2. Jyoti Gupta Structural Changes In Labour and Labour Productivity in the Organised Manufacturing Sector of Punjab

Ravi Kiran June2009

3. Mohit Alamchandani

Business Process Outsourcing in India: A Critical Review

Ravi Kiran June 2009

4. Manpreet Kaur

State Finances in India with Reference to Punjab: A Relook In View of Globalized Scenario

Ravi Kiran June2009

5. Shilpa Pal Child Labor In India: Perspectives and Policy Imperatives

Ravi Kiran June 2009

6. Gurpreet Kaur Socio-Economic Status Of Farmers During Pre And Post Liberalization: A Case Study From Punjab

Ravi KiranNaresh C Sahu

June2009

7. Himani Economic growth and Environment Kuznet’s Curve in India: A study of State-wise Analysis

Ravi Kiran June 2010

8. Prabhjot Impact of Recession on India: A sector-wise Analysis

Ravi Kiran June 2010

9. Rasleen Growth and Performance of Manufacturing Sector of Punjab in liberalisation era.

Ravi Kiran June 2010

10. Samarpreet Kaur

Microfinance in India: A State-wise Analysis Ravi Kiran June 2010

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Projects

S.No Title of the project Cost Funding Agency

Year

1 Employment, Wages and Productivity in Indian Manufacturing Sector

Rs 15,000 UGC 1997-1998

2 Economic Growth and Its Impact on Environment

Rs 10,000 UGC 1999-2000

3 Economic Growth and Human Development

Rs 6,000 UGC 2001-2002

4 Growth and Performance of Punjab Manufacturing

Rs. 4.53,600 UGC 2005-2007

5 Productivity, Technology and Employment in Engineering Industries of Punjab (Ongoing)

Rs 1,00.000 Thapar University

2008-09

6 A Post – TRIPS Analysis of Emerging IPR Strategies of Small and Medium Pharmaceutical firms in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh

Rs 6,90,000 AICTE 2010-2012

7 A Strategic Framework for retailing in Punjab

Rs 4, 73,000 UGC 2012-2014

Professional Association

AIMA All India Management Association Membership No LM200621631 LN0020Member of Patiala Management Association ISLE- Indian Society Of labour EconomicsReviewer of research articles for Business Perspectives, Journal of Birla Institute of Management and Technology, Greater Noida.Member of Editorial Board of Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Business Research Executive Member of Aurobindo Management CommitteeExecutive Member of Aurobindo SocietyMember Board of Studies, NIT, Kurukshetra, Member Board of Studies, NIT, Kurukshetra 2009-2011Reviewer of International Business Review (Elsevier Journals, Listed in SSCI)Reviewer of Innovation Management, Policy and Practice. ( Listed in SSCI)Reviewer of Human Resource Journal (Sage Publications, Listed in SSCI)Member Board of Studies, MM University, Maulana, 2011-2012

Administrative Experiences

Warden Girls Hostel, (Five years)President Of Fine Arts and Photography Society- (Nine Years)Member of Counseling Cell (Six years)Head, Counseling Cell (Three months)

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Faculty In Charge TU, News (Three Years)Member Planning and Monitoring Board (2006)Editor Newsletter of Thapar Tech. CampusExecutive Member STEP-TIET ( 2006)Member of committee for Prevention of Sexual HarassmentMember of STEP Governing BodyFaculty In charge of ISO of SOMSS

Invited lectures/talks etc. at various levels

S. No. Title of the expert talk/lecture Forum with date and venue1. Enterprise Activity Aug. 24,2005(STEP-TIET)2. Entrepreneurial Motivation  Nov 29,,2005(STEP-TIET)3. Women Enterprises Gender Sensitization Meet (March 15,2006) Mohan

Continental, Patiala4. Chair Person of Technical Session

IIINational Conference on Emerging Trends in ICT Enabled Services at PIMT Mandi Gobindgarh , Oct 28,2006

5. Panelist – Global Integration of Financial Sector-Issues & Challenges

Global Arena- Challenges of the Morrow –International Conference, Dec 29,2006

6. Development of Innovative & Creative Attitude in Teaching

Faculty development work shop jointly organized by Patiala Management Association and ICFAI National College, Feb 03,2007

7. Role Plays on Leadership Baba Banda Bahadur Institute of Technology, Fatehgarh Sahib,Punjab

8. Business Plan, Understanding Components and making a B Plan, Know Your Entrepreneurial Profile

Entrepreneurship Program, STEP, Thapar University

9. Technology Adoption andUtilization for economic Empowerment of Women - Gaps and possible areas ofSupport

Sensitization/ Awareness programme under TDUPW of DSIR, Govt of India in Govt Polytechnic for Women Sec 10-D Chandigarh on 10-03-08.

10. India: An Emerging Knowledge Economy

UGC Rrefresher Program, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

11. Case Studies on India’s entrepreneurs

UGC Rrefresher Program, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

12. India: An Emerging Economy in The New Globalised Scenario

DAV college of Engg and Tech Jalandhar

13. National level technical symposium TechKriti’08

DAV college of Engg and Tech Jalandhar

14. Factor Analysis UGC Refresher CourseGuru Jambeshwar University, Hissar, March 2009

15. Enhancing Interview Skills LMTSOM, Thapar University, Oct 200816. Entrepreneurship STTP, STEP, Thapar University , June 200917. Entrepreneurial Marketing STTP, Thapar University, June 2009

18. Entrepreneurship STTP, Thapar University, June 2010

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19. Entrepreneurial Marketing STTP, Thapar University, June 2010

20. Innovative Marketing Strategies for SME’s in Punjab

AIMA Workshop on Management Skills to Source Financing and Management of Technologies by SMEs 01 October 2010, Thapar University, Patiala

21. Chief Guest : Technology Adoption and Utilization for economic Empowerment of Women Entrepreneurship- DSIR, HARTRON , Ambala , Nov 23, 2010

22. Career Options in Commerce Govt , Bikram College, Patiala, Nov.17, 2010

23. Expert Lecture on Copyrights Maulana Universiy, Ambala, June 10, 2011

24. Lecture on IPR HARTRON, Ambala , July10, 2011

25. One day Workshop on Research Methodology.

BGIET, Sangrur

26. Career Options in Commerce Govt , Bikram College, Patiala, Feb.17, 2011

27. Invited Talk Awareness & Communication (A&C) Campaign For National E-Governance Plan (Negp) 2010-12Department Of Information Technology, Ministry Of Communications & Information Technology, Government Of India, Thursday, 22 December 2011

Programs Organised

S. No.

Title of the Program with sponsoring agency Name of the Coordinators

Dates and Venue

1. Inter Institute Technical and Cultural fest ‘Genesis 98”

Ravi Kiran Feb 1998

2. National Seminar on ‘ Future of Humanity and India’s role in it”

Ravi Kiran Oct 7, 2003

3. STTP on Effective Communication & Presentation Skills on Curriculum Development

Ravi Kiran & Reeta Raina

2004

4. MHRD sponsored National seminar on ‘Intellectual Property Rights”

G K..SrivastavaRavi Kiran

March 26-27, 2004

5. Outdoor photography workshop to Kasauli Ravi Kiran April 13,20046. Natinal Seminar on E- Governance Ravi Kiran Sept23, 20047. Organized a STTP on ,’Managerial Skill

development Programme”Ravi KiranKhushdeep K. Dharni

April, 15-16,2005

8. Organized a Punjab state Council of Science And Technology (DST) sponsored ‘Patent Awareness Workshop'.

Ravi Kiran Sept,30, 2005

9. Organized a Workshop on Curriculum Development for BE-MBA Programme

Ravi Kiran Oct. 7, 2005

10. Workshop on Advantages o BE-MBA Programme Ravi Kiran April 16, 200611. ‘Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp’ Ravi Kiran

Dinesh GoelNov.19, 2006

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12. MHRD sponsored National Seminar on, ‘Copyrights: Emerging Issues in India’.

Ravi Kiran March 25, 2006 TIET, Patiala.

13. Two day Outdoor photography workshop to RishiKesh

Ravi Kiran April 15-16,2006

14. Business plan competition in coordination with Patiala Management Association

Ravi Kiran Nov 19,2007

15. Business Plan : A fresh entrepreneur’s Approach in coordination with Patiala Management Association and STEP, TU

Ravi Kiran Nov 24,2008

16. National Seminar’ Innovation , Management & Entrepreneurship”

Ravi Kiran Dinesh Goel

Nov. 6-7, 2009

17. Business Plan Competition Ravi Kiran Dinesh Goel

October 7, 2010

18. One day Workshop on Research Methodology using SPSS

Ravi KiranDr R. K. Sharma

Nov 23, 2010

19. Role of Leadership in Achieving Academic Excellence in Higher Education Institutions

Ravi Kiran Institute Coordinator

April 19-20, 2011

20. One day Workshop on Research Methodology using SPSS

Ravi KiranDr R. K. Sharma

Dec 17, 2011

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