Prof. Dr. Chaitanya Niphadkar
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Prof. Dr. Chaitanya Niphadkar (Professor Krishna) is an internationally recognized academic leader, researcher, author, human resources professional and management consultant with more than two decades of experience across higher education, learning and development, organizational behavior, human resources, change management and sustainability.
As the Executive Director of SUNKING CONSULTANTS (UAE), he has made significant contributions to developing future leaders through university teaching, doctoral supervision, research, executive consulting, training and organizational development.
An alumnus of Lancaster University (UK) and a Verified Educator with Harvard Business Impact Education, Prof. Niphadkar is the creator of the "Champ Performer" concept and the holder of a UK patent in research design. His distinguished career is marked by international academic engagement, scholarly publications, innovation in leadership education, and a steadfast commitment to experiential learning, organizational transformation, and sustainable development. Through his work across India, the UAE, Europe, Africa and other global regions, he continues to advance excellence in education, leadership and human capital development while fostering future-ready individuals and organizations.
Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship
Padma Shri Nomination
Books
Honorary Doctorates
Achieved Doctoral Fellowship
Work History
Executive Director
8 Months- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
Founder and Director
10 Years 3 Months- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Senior Professor and Research Supervisor
1 Year 4 MonthsVisiting Faculty
4 Years 1 MonthHuman Resources Director
9 MonthsHead of Organizational Development
3 Years 4 MonthsFaculty for MBA and PhD Supervisor
3 Years 9 MonthsAssistant Professor
1 YearLeadership Mentor
4 Years 5 MonthsOfficer, Human Resources
3 Years 3 MonthsEducation
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Management
Doctorate - Organizational Leadership
MA - Human Resource Development and Consulting
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management and Customer Relationship Management
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Psychology, Mass Communication and Economics
Skills
Certification
- Certificate Program in Sustainable Business Strategy, Harvard Business School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 2019
Roles And Responsibilities
- Visiting Faculty, Ganpat University, India, 2020-01-01, 2024-02-01
- Assistant Professor, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, 2016-12-01, 2017-12-01
Teaching And Research Interests
- Leadership
- Human Resources (HR)
- Organizational Behaviour (OB)
- Change Management
- Organizational Development (OD)
- Learning and Development (L&D)
- Business and Management Consulting
- Sustainability / Sustainable Development
Book Publications
- Building Organizational Leadership, 2016
- The Righteous Path, 2017
- Compendious Learning & Development, 2021
- Change Management, 2021
- The Righteous Path – Revised Edition, 2022
- Mastering Work-Life Balance, 2025
- Leadership and Change Management, 2025
- AI for HR – A guide to automation and innovation, 2025
Article Publications
· 5 in Scopus
· 1 in Web of Science
· 7 Articles in international journals
· 4 Articles in UGC Care (recognized by Govt. of India)
International Memberships
- American Management Association
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Alexandria, Virginia, USA
- Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD), London, United Kingdom
- International Journal of Management & Business Studies (IJMBS), Editorial Board member, India
Computer And Technology Skills
- HR 101: Compliance Made Easy – U.S. Employers Must Have, Udemy, 2023-01-01
- AI TOOLS for Microsoft Office, be10X, 2023-01-01
- SAP Certification in HR and ABAP, United Systems Infotech Pvt. Ltd, 2004-01-01
- Diploma in Web Designing (2 yrs. Full-time), Microkon Technologies Ltd, 1997-01-01
- Diploma in Computer Software Technology (2 yrs. Full-time), CMC Ltd, 1999-01-01
Permanent Residence
Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA