K.J. SOMAIYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND RESEARCH VIDYANAGAR, VIDYAVIHAR (E), MUMBAI - 400 077
Directors Report
Faculty Achievements
Learning never ends with age or experience. Here at K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management studies and research we believe in continuous learning and improvement. Not only the students but the faculties here believe in being acquainted with up-to-date knowledge. K.J. SIMSR takes immense proud in sharing some of the achievements garnered by its faculties.
Following are the achievements made during academic year, June 2014-July 2015 :
Books/Research paper published:
· One book published.
· Two conference proceedings with ISBN numbers were published.
· Three chapters in the books were published.
· 32 research papers were published in International Journals
· 8 research papers were published in National Journals
· 29 research papers were presented in International Conferences
· 7 research papers were presented in National Conferences
· 16 Research based articles were published
Faculties at K.J. SIMSR have been very enthusiastic in attending seminars which helps them gain cross-functional knowledge. Overall, 31 conferences/Seminars were attended. At K.J. Somaiya 11 conferences/Seminars were conducted where delegates across the globe participated. During the academic year 7 cases were written. Faculties achieved 17 Awards in various initiatives and competitions conducted across the country.
Some of the other significant achievements by faculties were Contributions in the form of reviewers for international journals. Also, one of the faculty has been appointed as a member of management council of Computer Society of India Mumbai chapter.
Faculties in addition to the responsibility of imparting knowledge to the students also took responsibilities at prestigious positions like :
· Paper setters for University of Mumbai programmes.
· Member of Local Inquiry Committee.
· Appointed as external referee and evaluated Ph.D. Thesis.
· Session chairs for International Conferences.
· Member of Editorial Boards.
· Invited as a Guest lecturer for University of Mumbai.
· Appointed as Independent Test Observer by AIMA for GRSE Exams.
· Appointed member of Technology and Quality improvement committee, Indian Merchants Chambers.
· Appointed as Chairman for the subject of Taxation by University of Mumbai.
· ISO 9001:2008 certified lead auditor.
· Appointed as member of Academic Advisory Board, Brand2Global Conference, London.
· Selected as member of Executive Council of All India Management Association (AIMA) for A.Y 2015-2017.
· Independent lady Directors of Eminent Indian Companies.
K.J. SIMSR Social Cell ENACTUS participated in various competitions and received awards like ;
· 3rd place, ENACTUS National competition
· Winner, Unilever Special competition
· Winner, ENACTUS Mahindra Special competition
· Winner, KPMG Grant for business ethics
· Winner, Tata Chemicals special competition
These achievements not only help faculties remain up-to-date with industry knowledge but also help in creating an atmosphere of learning and development in the institute.