Academic Professional & Management Educator
Dr. Maheshkumar Kedar is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Sinhgad College of Science, Ambegaon (Bk), Pune, where he has been serving since 16th August 2015. Over the years, he has made consistent and meaningful contributions to teaching, research, and academic development, reflecting his strong commitment to higher education and scholarly advancement.
π Core Teaching Competencies
- Marketing Suite: Sales & Marketing, Basics of Marketing, Advertising & Sales Promotion, Retail Management, International Marketing.
- Strategy & Operations: Management Control Systems, Business Planning, Project Management, Supply Chain & Logistics.
- Research Mentorship: Specialist guide for Research Synopses and Final Project Reports.
π Academic Administration
- Examination Management: Exam Controller, paper setting, invigilation, checking, marks publication.
- Operational Logistics: Timetable management, attendance tracking, syllabus completion.
- Evaluation: Evaluation tests, aptitude tests, viva-voce.
π Student Development
- Career Readiness: GD, PI, Aptitude Tests for placements.
- Mentorship: Academic guidance and personal mentorship.
- Seminars: High-impact lectures and State Level Seminars.
π€ Extracurricular & Social Contributions
- Organized and led campus-wide initiatives including Blood Donation Camps and Health Checkup Programs.
- Actively served in the National Social Service Scheme (NSS) for two years under Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
- Participated in an intercollegiate paper presentation on Rural Marketing in Satara.
- Secured Second Prize in the Add Mania Competition at JSPM, Pune.
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Qualifications
- BSC Chemistry, Botany
- MBA Marketing HRM
- NET Management
- PHD Marketing Management
- Post Doc. Marketing Management
- Train the Entrepreneur
- Training by Udyami Maharashtra by Dr. Omkar Hari Mali
- LEAD AUDITOR QMS ISO 9001:2015
π Publications & Research
His research interests primarily focus on marketing, digital marketing, and business strategy. He has published more than 50 research articles and case studies in various national and international journals and conferences.
Select Publications:
- Book Chapter: "Communication Prospective of Modern Business" (2020).
- Book Chapter: "Prospect and Challenges of Social Media Advertisement" (2021).
- Journal Article: "The Pop-Up Store: A New Marketing Tool..." (2019).
- Journal Article: "Brand Loyalty of National and International Sport Brands" (2021).
- Conference Paper: "Youth in India: Education and Employment" (2019).
π§ Workshops & FDPs Attended
- Effective Techniques for Research Paper Writing and Publication.
- Faculty Development Program on De-Nova Insights in Research.
- Faculty Development Program on Data Analysis Using IBM-SPSS 22.
- Online National Seminar on Emerging Dimensions of Business Law (2022).
- Research Methodology Workshop β How to Write a Research Paper? (2022).
Eligibility for Best Researcher Award
In view of his substantial research output, authorship of books and chapters, active participation in conferences, seminars, workshops, and faculty development programs, and his commitment to social service, Dr. Maheshkumar Kedar is highly eligible for the Best Researcher Award at Scientific Laurels. His sustained scholarly contributions and dedication to academic excellence make him a deserving candidate for this prestigious recognition.