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Manpreet Arora

Central University of Himachal Pradesh

ORCID iD 0000-0002-4939-1992
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Dr. Manpreet Arora is an accomplished academician and internationally recognized researcher, currently serving as Professor of Management at the Central University of Himachal Pradesh (HPKVBS), Dharamshala, India. With over twenty-three plus years of distinguished experience across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral teaching, she exemplifies sustained excellence in higher education, research mentorship, and academic leadership. A Gold Medallist and consistent merit holder, Dr. Arora’s academic journey reflects intellectual rigor, discipline, and a long-standing commitment to scholarly advancement.
Her research portfolio is both extensive and influential, comprising over 128 scholarly publications, including 40 journal articles. Out of these, her 80+ publications are indexed in Scopus and additional works are indexed in Web of Science and other reputed databases. Her work spans high-impact domains such as Microfinance and Women Empowerment, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Corporate Communications, Entrepreneurship, Tourism Studies, and Qualitative Research Methodologies.
Dr. Manpreet Arora is an accomplished academician and internationally recognized researcher, currently serving as Professor of Management at the Central University of Himachal Pradesh (HPKVBS), Dharamshala, India. In recognition of the global relevance and citation impact of her scholarship, she was featured in the Stanford University–Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List (2025) in the field of Economics & Business
With over twenty-three plus years of distinguished experience across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral teaching, she exemplifies sustained excellence in higher education, research mentorship, and academic leadership. A Gold Medalist and consistent merit holder, Dr. Arora’s academic journey reflects intellectual rigor, discipline, and a long-standing commitment to scholarly advancement.
Her research portfolio is both extensive and influential, comprising over 128 scholarly publications, including 40 journal articles. Out of these, her 73 publications are indexed in Scopus and additional works are indexed in Web of Science and other reputed databases. Her work spans high-impact domains such as Microfinance and Women Empowerment, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Corporate Communications, Entrepreneurship, Tourism Studies, and Qualitative Research Methodologies.
Dr. Arora’s scholarly influence is further reinforced through her significant editorial leadership at national and international levels. She has edited fourteen academic books with renowned publishers, positioning her as a key thought leader in emerging and interdisciplinary research domains. Out of which ten books which are from Emerald publications and IGI international are SCOPUS Indexed.
Beyond her editorial accomplishments, Dr. Arora has exhibited exceptional research leadership. In 2024, she successfully
Dr. Arora’s scholarly influence is further reinforced through her significant editorial leadership at national and international levels. She has edited fourteen academic books with renowned publishers, positioning her as a key thought leader in emerging and interdisciplinary research domains. Out of which ten books which are from Emerald publications and IGI international are SCOPUS Indexed.
Beyond her editorial accomplishments, Dr. Arora has exhibited exceptional research leadership. In 2024, she successfully completed a short-term collaborative project as Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI), funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), focusing on the National Education Policy (NEP) with a grant of ₹10 lakhs. She was also awarded a major ICSSR research project as Co-PI, securing ₹20 lakhs to investigate Tribal Women Entrepreneurs, showcasing her commitment to impactful social science research.
Dr. Arora has authored 75 book chapters to volumes published by leading global publishers including Emerald Publishing, Routledge, Springer Nature, CABI, IGI Global, and AAP. Her ability to integrate theory with practice extends beyond academia—she has been interviewed by Al Jazeera, offering expert commentary on Indian festivals, thereby demonstrating her capacity to translate academic insights into broader cultural and social discourse.
As a dedicated mentor and academic guide, Dr. Arora supervises doctoral and postgraduate research, actively nurturing future scholars and professionals. Her pedagogical and mentoring philosophy emphasizes critical thinking, interdisciplinary inquiry, and socially responsible management education.
She has also contributed in online content development extensively. More than fifty such contents have already been published. These resources are available on various academic portals, including eGyanKosh (IGNOU), e-PG Pathshala (MHRD), and YouTube (IGNOU SOJNMS channel). The modules cover a wide range of topics, including mass media, consumer behavior, financial markets, international trade, and legal frameworks

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  • Central University of Himachal Pradesh Professor of Management
    2025 - 2025

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