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Dr Sushil Kumar

Also known as: 0000-0002-0968-3480

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University

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Dr. Sushil Kumar is a distinguished academic currently serving as a Regular Assistant Professor in the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jamshedpur, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. He has accumulated more than four years and three months of post-Ph.D. academic experience since completing his doctorate in September 2021, during which he has been actively engaged in teaching, research, mentoring, and institutional development.

Prior to joining NIT Jamshedpur, Dr. Kumar served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Humanities and Management at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar, from 1 August 2022 to 26 September 2024. His tenure at NIT Jalandhar significantly strengthened his involvement in multidisciplinary teaching, student supervision, and academic administration. He has also qualified the UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in the areas of Labour Welfare, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Labour and Social Welfare, and Human Resource Management, reflecting strong academic competence and research aptitude.

Dr. Kumar was awarded the Ph.D. in Management (Human Resource Management) on 10 September 2021 by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad. He also holds an M.Phil. in Management from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Central University, Lucknow, further strengthening his academic foundation in management and social sciences.

In addition to his doctoral qualifications, Dr. Kumar completed a Master of Commerce (M.Com.) in 2022 from the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). He earned a Master of Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (MPMIR) in 2015 from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business in 2013 from the Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.). At present, he is pursuing a Master’s degree in Psychology from IGNOU, which complements his academic interests in human behaviour, organizational dynamics, and employee well-being.

As a dedicated mentor and teacher, Dr. Kumar has successfully supervised eight MBA dissertations during his tenure at NIT Jalandhar. He is actively involved in undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral-level teaching in the areas of Management, Organizational Behaviour, and Social Sciences, with a learner-centric and research-oriented approach.

Dr. Kumar has made significant research contributions, with publications in SCOPUS-, SSCI-, and ABDC-listed peer-reviewed journals. He has also presented research papers at national and international conferences on themes such as workplace spirituality, employee motivation, and human resource management. His core research interests include Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, and General Management, with a strong emphasis on ethical, socially relevant, and evidence-based scholarship.

To enhance his academic and methodological expertise, Dr. Kumar has actively participated in advanced workshops and research training programmes organized by reputed institutions such as IIM Indore, V. V. Giri National Labour Institute (VVGNLI), MNNIT Allahabad, and the Giri Institute of Development Studies. He is proficient in SPSS, AMOS, R software, and Smart-PLS, and possesses specialized expertise in Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), supporting rigorous empirical research in social sciences and management.

Dr. Sushil Kumar demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence, inclusive education, research integrity, and capacity building. His professional journey reflects meaningful engagement with national educational priorities, global academic standards, and institutional values, contributing constructively to teaching, research, and the broader academic community.

Employment

  • Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar Assistant Professor
    2022 - Present
  • National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur

Education

  • Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology PHD (Research Scholar)
    2016 - 2021
  • Banaras Hindu University Search Results Web results Master in Personal Management And Industrial Relations
    2013 - 2015
  • Banaras Hindu University MBA
    2011 - 2013
  • Banaras Hindu University B.COM
    2008 - 2011

Projects & Funding

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Publications (10)