With an illustrious career spanning over 28 years, Dr. Neeraj Arora brings a wealth of experience, having spent 8 years excelling in top-ranked pharmaceutical companies before venturing into the dynamic realm of Education. As the Head of the Corporate Relations office for nearly two decades, his journey has been a continuous voyage of learning, unlearning and relearning. His role revolves around empaneling and nurturing strategic industry engagements across sectors for various University and Institute activities, fostering strong ties with our esteemed alumni, and forging pathways for collaborative development. He is always on the lookout for new avenues to promote corporate engagement, student initiatives, and various programs, while actively contributing as a member of the accreditation process, making his responsibilities a diverse and exciting gamut of activities.
He is dedicated to scholarly pursuits and mastering data analytics tools to drive informed decision-making.

A meticulous academician and seasoned Training & Placement Manager with over 17 years of rich experience in higher education and talent management. Recognized for strong leadership, relationship-building capabilities, and a solution-oriented approach. Dr. Bhatia expertise lies in designing and implementing comprehensive training modules focused on enhancing students’ soft skills, aptitude, and interview preparedness. She excels in fostering long-term industry-academia relationships, aligning student readiness with corporate expectations, and managing multiple responsibilities under tight deadlines without compromising on quality. With a detail-oriented mindset and a passion for student development, she is committed to creating impactful placement experiences and enabling smooth transitions from campus to corporate life.

As a dedicated Assistant Manager of Corporate Relations, Mr. Melvin drive successful connections between students and industry partners. With a focus on placement data management, he fosters meaningful interactions and outreach programs with companies to facilitate training, internships, and job placements for our students. Leveraging his expertise in executive support, regulatory advisory, and client relationship management, he aim to bridge the gap between academia and industry, empowering students to achieve their full potential.

With a strong foundation in banking and regulatory advisory, Mr.Mathai had previously served as an Executive Assistant to the Director at eTime Advisory LLP, streamlining complex regulatory processes and delivering tailored solutions to clients. Prior to that, he has spent nearly three years at Federal Bank Ltd., progressing from Probationary Officer to Assistant Manager, Priority Relations, where he developed a strong foundation in banking and client relationship management.

She has been associated with Nirma University for about two decades, heading the Management and Commerce library. She is also in charge of all campus libraries as a Chief Librarian. She did her Bachelors in Botany and Chemistry from Lucknow University and holds a PhD degree in Library Science on the topic ‘Relation between Emotional Intelligence and Creativity of library professionals’. She has keen interest in the topics related to Library services, user studies and HR studies.

She has attended various Seminars, Workshops and Conferences at National as well as International levels and has a few papers to her credit.

 

Mr. Digant Mandavia has studies postgraduate study from a IIT Delhi. He has more than 19 years of academic experience. He has received ISTE Charusat Vidyamandir award for the Best Polytechnic Teacher in year 2011. He has worked with Nirma University, R K University, Rajkot and Atmiya University, Rajkot earlier before this organization. He has also attended many training programs. He is a member of a professional organization ISTE, Asian Polymer Association, Delhi and Society of Polymer Science, Pune Chapter.

Mr. Kishor Raghuvir Gawande has 20+ years of experience in academics and administration. He has done his PhD in Mechanical Engineering with work in developing an assessment model for engineering institutions using Six Sigma methodology. He has a rich experience as a Controller of Examinations, PG Coordinator, GTU Coordinator and FE Coordinator. He has also worked on committees like IQAC Cell, III Cell, Students Discipline and so on and has more than 30 publications on his credit in National and International Journals/Conferences/Symposiums and Seminars.

He has gained professional and skills enhancement training via various S.T.T.P.’s/FDP’s/EDP’s/Workshops, etc. organised by reputed organisations and has organized numerous such programs as well. He is a life member of ISTE and IEI.

Mr Biju Thomas has an experience of more than three decades in the field of Office Management and Administration. He has a rich experience of fifteen years in General and Personnel Administration in the Indian Army, two years of Event Management and thirteen years of Academic Administration in the University system. Currently he is looking after General and Academic Administration in the Department of Undergraduate Studies in Management at the Institute of Management.

He believes in the military ethos “Service before Self” and “Institution above All”.

Mr Mahesh Solanki is a graduate from Gujarat University. He has over 23 years of work experience in Accounts and Administration Department.  Before joining the Institute of Management, Nirma University, he served in Nirma Ltd.