Anju Gairola Thapliyal
Principal , ITM
Dehradun
Summary
Experienced educator prepared for this role with strong background in academic research, curriculum development, and student mentorship. Focus on team collaboration and achieving results ensures adaptability to changing academic environments. Skilled in classroom instruction, scholarly writing, and fostering positive learning atmosphere. Known for reliability and ability to drive educational success through innovative teaching methods and collaborative projects.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal (Professor) and IQAC Coordinator
Institute of Technology & Management, Dehradun
12.2018 - Current
Head of the Management Department as Assistant Professor
Maya Institute of Technology and Management, Selaqui, Dehradun
08.2012 - 11.2018
Head of Management Department as Assistant Professor
Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, Dehradun
07.2008 - 08.2012
Internship in HR Dept
Pantaloons Retail (India) Ltd, North Zone, New Delhi
06.2007 - 07.2007
Spoken English Teacher
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Srinagar, Garhwal
04.2005 - 04.2006
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Human Resource
05-2017
Master in Business Administration - First Division
06-2008
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
06-1995
Diploma - International Airlines Travel / Tourism Management
01-1994
Skills
Recipient of the “100 Powerful Women Summit 2022” recognition by Devbhoomi Insider, Dehradun
Demonstrates an optimistic, responsible, reliable, and confident approach with a dynamic professional outlook
Proven ability to adapt effectively to change and manage challenging situations with resilience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
Timeline
Principal (Professor) and IQAC Coordinator - Institute of Technology & Management, Dehradun
12.2018 - Current
Head of the Management Department as Assistant Professor - Maya Institute of Technology and Management, Selaqui, Dehradun
08.2012 - 11.2018
Head of Management Department as Assistant Professor - Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, Dehradun
07.2008 - 08.2012
Internship in HR Dept - Pantaloons Retail (India) Ltd, North Zone, New Delhi
06.2007 - 07.2007
Spoken English Teacher - Kendriya Vidyalaya, Srinagar, Garhwal
04.2005 - 04.2006
H N B Garhwal Central University - Master in Business Administration, First Division
Sri Venkateshwara College, Delhi University - Bachelor of Commerce,
- Diploma, International Airlines Travel / Tourism Management
Uttarakhand Technical University - Doctor of Philosophy, Human Resource
RESEARCH PAPER PUBLICATIONS
- Thapliyal, A. G. (2025). ‘Digital Banking Adoption Among Gen Z: A Systematic Literature Review and Theoretical Synthesis Using the UTAUT2 Model’, in “International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT)”, Vol. 13, Issue 6, pp. — ISSN: 2320–2882. UGC Approved Journal No.: 49025 Date of Publication: 26 June 2025 Impact Factor: 7.97 (Google Scholar) Paper ID: IJCRT25A6024 Indexing: Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, AI-Powered Research Tools
- Research Article published, on "Multi-Agent Systems for Collaborative Financial Decision-Making over Distributed Network Architectures", 2025 3rd International Conference on Advancement in Computation & Computer Technologies, Gharuan, India, 2025, Pp. 939-944, Doi: 10.1109/Incacct65424.2025.11011435. April 2025 IEEE Xplore: 28 May 2025
- Research Paper Published - "Deep Learning Real Time Class Monitoring System Using Artificial Intelligence Vision," 2024 International Conference On Artificial Intelligence And Emerging Technology (Global AI Summit), Greater Noida, India, 04-06 September 2024, Pp. 247-253, Doi: 10.1109/Globalaisummit62156.2024.10947982. Date Added To IEEE Xplore: 09 April 2025
- Research Article published, ‘Brand Cart-ism: Analyzing the Impact of Shopping Carts on Consumer Preferences and Purchase Behavior in Ecommerce Platforms’, Dr. Anju Gairola Thapliyal in, “Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management”, 2025, 10(49s) e-ISSN: 2468-4376 https://www.jisem-journal.com/ February 2025
- Research paper published titled, ‘Innovation and Technology Adoption in Business’, in Journal of Foundational Research, UGC CARE indexed, peer reviewed and referred journal, ISSN: 2385-5635, Volume XXXII, No. 1 (IX): January - June 2024.
- Research paper presented in International Conference on Industry 5.0: Innovation and Adaptation for Sustainability (ICIIAS - 2024), on the title “Strategic Human Resource Management: To Sustain Competitive Advantage and Nurturing Talent in the Modern Workplace”, on 4-5 April 2024.
- Research paper published titled, ‘Automation Workers Skill and Job Satisfaction in FMCG Data’, in Journal of Foundational Research, UGC CARE indexed, peer reviewed and referred journal, ISSN: 2385-5635, December 2023.
- In Journal of Manuscript Studies (ISSN: 2392-9443) (Print only), UGC care listed, ‘Improving Access Equity and E-Governance Reforms’, December 2023.
- Research paper accepted titled ‘Strategic HRM: Nurturing talent fostering Innovation and Sustaining competitive advantage in the Modern Workplace’, in Bharatiya Shiksha Shodh Patrika, ISSN 0970-7603, UGC CARE indexed, December 2023.
- Research paper published titled, ‘Optimizing Human Capital: Strategies for talent Acquisition, Development and Retention in the Modern Workplace’, in Anvesak - Sadar Patel Institute of Economic & Social Research, ISSN 0378-4568.
- Research paper published titled, ‘Methodological and conceptual issues with consumer satisfaction research in the healthcare sector’, in SHODHAK, A Journal of Historical Research, UGC CARE Group-I peer reviewed, ISSN: 0302-9832 (P), September 2023.
- Published a paper on ‘Strategies To Mitigate Employee Attrition’, in the 8th National Conclave & Conference on Embracing Change & Transformation – Enhancing Innovation & Creativity, Leading Change & Reengagement 2023,(RNBGU ) during 25th – 26th Aug’23.
- Research paper published with title, ‘Increasing @ of Employee Attrition in BPO Companies, in NCR’, in May 2016 in the International Journal of Business & Management, Volume 4, Issue 5, pp. 295-310.
- Research paper published with title, ‘Employee Attrition and Retention in BPO Firms in Gurgoan’, in November 2016 in International Journal of Research in Commerce, IT and Management, Volume 5. Issue 11, pp. 46-52.
- Research paper published with title, ‘An Attractive Business processing Outsourcing Destination Cursed by Alarming Attrition’, in July-December 2011 in Prabandhan, Journal of Management, Volume 3, Issue 2, pp. 23-29.
WORKSHOPS / CONFERENCES / SEMINARS / FDP
- Attended MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) of 16 weeks, on ‘Unleashing the Potential of Digital Tools in Research’, University of Lucknow, from 20th Dec’24 to 30th April 2025.
- Attended offline Training Programme on “Capacity Building in Career Development” from May 27-31, 2024 at V V Giri National Labour Institute Campus, NOIDA
- Four week massive online course on: Balanced Thinking for Sustainable Health: Over thinking to Thought Leader. Part of the OE4BW mentoring project. UNESCO project hosted by the University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia, from 29th April to 25th May 2024.
- Attended ten days ‘NEP 2020, Orientation and Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Program (MM-TTP), UGC organized by MMTTC, HNB Garhwal Central University, from 22nd April – 3rd May2024.
- Attended ten days ‘NEP 2020, Orientation and Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Program (MM-TTP), UGC organized by MMTTC, University of Lucknow, from 20th – 30th March 2024.
- Presented a research paper in International Conference on Industry 5.0: Innovation and Adaptation for Sustainability (ICIIAS-2024), on the title “Strategic Human Resource Management: To Sustain Competitive Advantage and Nurturing Talent in the Modern Workplace”, on 4-5 April 2024.
- One week ISTE approved FDP on ‘Data Driven Technologies and its Applications’, from 1st to 7th December 2023.
- As a coordinator organized a workshop on “Health & Hygiene Related Issues for Women ", in coordination with the Mata Amritanandayi Math, Ernakulam, Kerala, on 29th November, 2023 in the ITM College.
- Presented a research paper on "Strategies to Mitigate Employee Attrition" in the 8th National Conclave & Conference on Embracing Change & Transformation – Enhancing Innovation & Creativity, Leading Change & Reengagement 2023, (RNBGU) during 25th – 26th Aug’23.
- Attended Regional Principal Meet (RPM) organized by IBS on “GEN Z in your classroom: Designing Effective Course Plan, Assessment, Rethinking Teaching, and Learning Teaching” on 20th August 2023.
- Coordinated a workshop with IEM Institute of Event Management, Dehradun on ‘Fundamental of event Management, Job opportunities and exposure in event industry’, August 2023
- Common Faculty Knowledge Sharing Program on ‘Matching Corporate Expectations with Student Competencies – An Academicians role’, on 30th July 2022, IBS Dehradun Campus.
- Work shop attended on YOGA and Drone technology, online talk on "Healthcare of the US and the Opportunities for India from a Business Standpoint" conducted by ITM, 31st March 2023.
- FDP on ‘Efficiency Enhancement’, conducted by ITM, Aug 2022.
- Research Methodology Coursework completed from Uttarakhand Technical University, June 2016.
- Online coursework from Coursera on: ‘Recruitment, Hiring and On-boarding employees’, from 16th May – 15th June 2016, from University of Minnesota.
- Online coursework from Coursera on: ‘Understanding Research Methods’, from 10th April – 9th May 2016, from University of London.
- Workshop on ‘Scope of Science & Technology with reference to recent Government Schemes’ at Maya Group of Colleges, Selaqui, March 2016.
- Attended FDP on ‘Teaching Methodology on Case Based Studies’, IBS in ICFAI University in June 2015.
- One week certificate course on ‘Basic Pranic Healing’, in MITM, by All India Yoga Vidhya Pranic Healing Foundations Trust, in June 2015.
- One day workshop attended on Research Methodology and case study from IBS in April 2015.
- Conference on “Entrepreneur Development” from OMKARANANDA Institute of Management & Technology, Rishikesh, from 11th to 24th June 2012.
- Attended Regional Seminar in Intellectual Property and Innovation Management in Knowledge Area on 27th November 2009 organized by Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology at H N B Garhwal University Srinagar, Uttarakhand.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Academic Leadership & Governance
- Provide strategic academic leadership to ensure quality teaching, learning outcomes, and curriculum delivery in alignment with university guidelines (UGC/NEP).
- Oversee academic planning, implementation of academic calendars, timetables, and course progression.
- Ensure effective implementation of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and continuous academic improvement practices.
- Chair academic council meetings and drive policy decisions related to academics and examinations.
- Curriculum Development & Compliance
- Lead curriculum design, revision, and enrichment as per NEP and affiliating university requirements.
- Monitor syllabus completion, lesson plans, internal assessments, and evaluation processes.
- Faculty Management & Development
- Supervise recruitment, onboarding, performance appraisal, and retention of faculty and academic staff.
- Promote faculty development through FDPs, workshops, research initiatives, and academic mentoring.
EXAMINATION ASSIGNMENT UNDERTAKEN
- HNBGU A grade central University – Appointed and approved as Principal of ITM College by the University panel on 06/12/2023.
- SDSUV Academic Council – Appointed as the member of Academic Council for 3 years from July 2025 to June 2028.
- Teaching Management and Commerce subjects to M.Com, B.Com and BBA Students like: Business Organization and Management, Principles and Practices of Management, Business Communication, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship Development.
- Head of the Evaluation centre for Uttarakhand Technical University, in MITM in 2013-14.
- Performed the duties of as female Flying Squads for the external examination on behalf of Uttarakhand Technical University in 2013
PERSONAL VITAE
- Date of Birth: 12th November, 1973
- Address: W/O Anuj Thapliyal (SSB) Street No. 1/A, House No. 1, Shastrinagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 248001.