SADHU VASWANI INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES FOR GIRLS
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MBA FACULTY
Our Faculty are blessed with qualities of the Head and Heart. They are highly qualified and have a rich experience in academics and industry. This helps them to provide in-depth learning and practical application skills that help students gain a competitive edge. They also competently adopt the Outcome Based Education Model and employ the latest student-centric pedagogical methods. The faculty can be credited with creating a challenging, supportive, and engaging educational ecosystem that helps students explore their potential and use it for personal and professional growth.
FACULTY AT SVIMS
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Dr. B. H. Nanwani
Director
Dr. BHAGWANTI NANWANI is, the Founding Director of Sadhu Vaswani Institute of Management Studies, Pune.
Dr. Nanwani completed her PhD under the UGC’s Teacher Fellowship program and her doctoral work looked at the challenges and opportunities thrown up by a contemporary issue - Consumerism in Core Service Industries.
Dr. Nanwani has been at the forefront of work that bears testimony to the objectives and ideals of nurturing woman talent for ethical and effective leadership.
Dr. Nanwani has several presented publications and 2 Patents to her credit; served as a Member of the IMC Knowledge (Skill and Education) Committee; empaneled as Trainer, Maharashtra State of Entrepreneurship Development (MCED) and has conducted Management Development Programmes for organisations within India and in Dubai. She has served as a Mentor for Tribals under GOAL [ an initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and FACEBOOK [ Meta] ]
She is a recognized Ph. D guide for Commerce and Management students, some of whom are senior lecturers and managers in well–known companies.
Recognizing her contribution to her profession, the Uttar Bharatiya Sangh felicitated her for Dedicated Services in 2005 and the Rotary Club conferred on her the Vocational Excellence Award in 2007-2008.
Recipient of the Most Outstanding New Find Rotarian Award of the Year 2013 -2014, she was also awarded for Outstanding Contribution by the Rotary Club of Pune Central. Additionally, she was conferred the ‘Nation Builder Award’, by the Rotary Club Pune & Uttar Bharatiya Sangh, Pune [2018]. She is also the recipient of the Outstanding Woman Award [ Education] by the Kripps Foundation.
Dr. Divya Lakhani
PhD, MPhil, FCMA, M.Com, NET
Associate Professor
HOD and IQAC Coordinator
Ph. D Research Guide
Courses Handled:
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Business Research Methods
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Management Fundamentals
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Enterprise Analysis Desk Research
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Operation & Supply Chain Management
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Personal Financial Planning
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Direct Taxation
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Decision Science
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Knowledge Management
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Corporate Governance
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Enterprise Performance Management
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Current Trends and Cases in Finance
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Business Valuation
Dr. Divya Lakhani has over two decades of teaching experience. A keen learner, Dr. Lakhani has successfully enhanced and refined the use of Co-operative Learning Strategies and ICT tools in pedagogy.
Excelling in Academics from her childhood, she secured the All India 2nd Rank in the Intermediate Examination of The Institute of Cost Accountants of India, of which she is now a Fellow Member.
Dr. Vaishali Rajendra Patil
Ph. D, M.Phil, MBA, B.Com, GDC&A
Dr. Vaishali forayed into academics after 10 years in Banking Sector. She has completed 8 years in the academic sector, bringing about the experiences of industry into academics.
She is passionate about subjects such as Financial Management, Accounting for Business Decisions, Corporate Finance, Banking operations to name a few. Being a thorough Finance Professional, she balances the call of duty with her heart invested into her students. She earns much respect from her students as well as her colleagues. Her pedagogy is a balanced mix of practical along with theory. She ensures that the students get regular interaction with experts from the financial world.
Dr. Patil has meticulously performed the duties of a Chief Exam Officer (SPPU Examination), She has written 12 research papers in journals of eminence.
Dr. Niji Shajan
Dr. Niji Shajan, an accomplished academician in Human Resource Management, brings over 18 years of teaching expertise complemented by 2.5 years of industry experience. She serves as an Assistant Professor at SVIMS and is recognized as a PhD guide by the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), playing a pivotal role as the Research Centre Coordinator at SVIMS.
Dr. Shajan has made significant scholarly contributions with the publication of three books and over ten research papers in esteemed national and international journals.
Beyond academics, Dr. Niji actively contributes to cultural initiatives and student development programs. She is a passionate student counsellor, fostering holistic growth and guiding students toward their personal and professional aspirations. Her multifaceted contributions continue to enrich the academic and cultural fabric of SVIMS
Dr. Prognadipta Das
Dr. Prognadipta Das currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the MBA Program She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration, an MBA with specializations in Human Resource Management and Information Technology Management, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. In addition to her academic role, Dr. Das has contributed as a Research Associate for an ICSSR-sponsored research project focused on "Issues and Opportunities in the Implementation of NEP 2020: A Study on the Stakeholders of Higher Education Institutions in the Eastern and North-Eastern Regions of India." She has also served as a Guest Faculty member at the Department of Business Administration, Assam University Silchar. Dr. Das has record of scholarly contributions, including one
research paper published in a Scopus-indexed journal, four in UGC CARE-listed journals, and one in an international peer-reviewed journal
She has presented her research at various academic forums, including three international conferences, one national conference, and two national seminars. Her research interests encompass Organizational Studies, Knowledge Management, Learning in Organizations, and the Role of Information Technology in Business Management.
Ms. Anita Nalawade
With over 18 years of teaching experience, Ms. Anita is a passionate educator dedicated to enhancing learning through activity-based teaching and practical applications. Known for her commitment to academic excellence, she has successfully integrated innovative teaching methods in HR and Strategic HRM, impacting MBA students. She combines her rich academic background with industry experience, having worked as an Administrative Officer in the finance sector. She holds MIRPM and LLB degrees and is currently pursuing Ph.D. A researcher at heart, she has published work on faculty job satisfaction and co-registered a design patent for an employee work tracking device.
MCA FACULTY
Dr. Neeta Anil Raskar Assistant ProfessorHOD MCAPhD. MCS, BCS
Dr. Neeta is an accomplished educator and researcher with over 18+ years of experience as an Assistant Professor in Computer Science. She has expertise in teaching subjects like Python, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Java and Software Engineering to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Dr. Neeta has published a book titled Blockchain Technology (ISBN - 978-93-94022-01-0) and multiple research papers in reputed journals on topics such as IoT, Machine Learning, and Data Science. She is actively involved in academic responsibilities, including syllabus framing, paper setting in SPPU, student mentoring, and coordinating events like seminars and workshops.
Additionally, she has served as a resource person for state-level seminars and contributes to various institutional committees, including NAAC.
ORCid : 0009-0003-6208-5433
Dr. Shveti ChandanPh.D. in Computer Science, M.C.A., B.C.A.
Dr. Shveti Chandan has contributed as a Reviewer during the “2nd International Conference on Emerging Trends & Contemporary Practices - ICETCP 2024” hosted by Atmiya University, Gujarat, sponsored by AICTE and CSIR.
Dr. Shveti completed her Ph.D. at Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat, with a focus on “Design, Implementation & Performance Analysis of Robust Digital Watermarking Techniques for Images.” Her primary research areas include Machine Learning and Image Processing.
Dr. Shveti Chandan has published three papers in International Journals and has presented three papers at IEEE Conferences. Additionally, she has authored three books: “Knowledge Representation and Artificial Intelligence: ML, DL” published in 2023, “Computer Organization and Architecture” published 2014, and “Programming in C#.Net” published in 2011.
Mr. Pravin Thakare
MCA, MSc (CS), BSc (CS)
Pravin D. Thakare is an Assistant Professor in the MCA Department. He has over 18 years of experience in academia having taught subjects like Java technologies, Oracle,. Net, Web TechnologiesHe has handled responsibilities like Course Instruction, Curriculum Development, Student mentorship, Examination and Assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, Professional development, departmental administration during his stint with erstwhile institutions.
Pravin has also spent nearly three years in the industry as a .NET Developer
Ms. Deepali Gavhane
Ms. Samiksha Yeola
Ms. Samiksha transitioned to academics after gaining 1.6 years of experience in the IT industry as a Python Developer. She has been instrumental in blending her industry expertise into her teaching practices, providing students with practical insights and hands-on learning.
She specializes in Python Programming, Data Structures, and Software Development, inspiring students with her innovative teaching methods and real-world insights.