Research
About Research
Research is defined as the creation of new knowledge and/or the use of existing knowledge in a new and creative way so as to generate new concepts, methodologies and understandings. Education is an integral aspect of every society and in a bid to expand the frontiers of knowledge, We believe educational research must become a priority because it plays a vital role in the overall development of pedagogy, learning programs, and policy formulation.
The goal of a Research Center at KESSC is to enable interaction between faculty, scholars, students, and industry to enhance research opportunities, academic excellence, real-world problem solving, and knowledge creation and dissemination.
Vision
- To create a vibrant research environment that promotes innovative, interdisciplinary, and socially relevant research, and builds strong connections between academia, industry, and society for a better and sustainable future.
Mission
- To enhance the quality of research among teachers and students by promoting innovation, ethics, and interdisciplinary approaches.
- To strengthen researchers’ abilities in obtaining funding, managing research projects, and publishing quality work.
- To develop strong research infrastructure and collaborations with industry and community to ensure socially relevant and impactful research.
Ph.D. Guide List
| SR. NO. | NAME OF THE GUIDE | DESIGNATION | SUBJECT | NO. OF STUDENTS APPROVED | NO. OF REGISTERED STUDENTS | NO. OF VACANT SEATS | NO. OF PH.D. COMPLETED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prin. Dr. Lily Bhushan | Principal |
Commerce & Management (Business Economics) (Total Centre Seats – 08) |
8 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | Dr. V. S. Kannan (Retired) | Academic Administrative Advisor |
Commerce & Management (Business Policy & Administration) (Total Centre Seats – 08) |
8 | – | – | 7 |
| 3 | Dr. Shweta Mishra | HoD Management Studies | Commerce & Management (Business Policy & Administration) (Total Centre Seats – 08) |
4 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Dr. Sonika Gupta | Dean of Arts and HoD Humanities and Social Sciences | Commerce & Management (Business Economics) (Total Centre Seats – 08) |
4 | – | – | – |
Research and Development Cell:
- Dr. Sonika Gupta, Head
- Dr. Urmila Singh, Member
- Dr. Arun Chandane, Member
- Dr. Ranjana Yawagal, Member
- Dr. Sanjay Mishra, Member
- Dr. Damyanti Premier, Member
- Lt. Dr. Mrunali Sawant, Member
- Dr. Hiren Gohil, Member
- Dr. Asha Agrawal, Member
- Asst. Prof. Revathi Swami, Member
- Asst. Prof. Aishwarya Ashar, Member
- Dr. Seema Rawat, Member
- Dr. Parveen Sheikh, Member
- Ms. Ishita Singh, Student Secretary
Research Ethics Committee:
- Dr. Sangeeta Unadkat, Chairperson
- Dr. Alka Wadhwana, Member
- Dr. Vishesh Shrivastava, Member
The Research and Development Cell of KES’ Shroff College of Arts and Commerce has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uniglobe College, a Pokhara University affiliate based in Kathmandu, Nepal, in the year 2025. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to academic excellence, research advancement, and global engagement. The MoU aims to foster a mutually beneficial partnership through joint research initiatives, academic exchange of knowledge, and the organization of seminars, conferences, workshops, and training programs. It also facilitates opportunities for student and faculty exchange, thereby enhancing cross-cultural learning and institutional capacity building. With a duration of five years, this collaboration strengthens international academic linkages and promotes innovation, research, and holistic development among students and faculty of both institutions.
Collaborative Initiatives
As part of this partnership, both institutions jointly organized the International Students’ Research Conference on “Fostering Research, Resilience & Renewal among Young Scholars” on 17th September 2025. Additionally, a Talk on Academic Writing was conducted by Prof. Mariam Seedat – Khan, further enriching students’ research and scholarly skills.
Policy
Research Guides
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Dr. (Mrs.) Lily Bhushan
B.A., M.A. & Ph.D.
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Dr. V S Kannan
Ph.D., M. Com
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Dr. Sweta Mishra
Ph.D., MBA (Finance), M. Com, B.Ed., SET
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Dr. Sonika Gupta
M.A., B.Ed., & Ph.D.
Academic Activities:
| Sr. No. | Topic/Title of the Event | Venue | Date | Resource Person/Guest/Judge | Beneficiary | View Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ph.D. Course Work/ 7 Day Faculty Development Programme | Mini Auditorium, Main Building | 5th January 2026 to 12th January 2026 | Dr. Gopal Kalkoti CMA Dr. Kinnary Thakkar Dr. Poonam Kakkad Dr. Khuspat Jain Dr. Prashant Chaudhary Dr. Santosh Hulgabali Dr. Anupama Jawale | 23 | |
| 2. | 20th Aavishkar Research Convention (Zonal round) | KES’ Shroff College of Arts and Commerce | 5th December 2025 | Dr. Minakshi Gurav Mr. Alok Hardikar | 2181 student participants across Zone III. 31 teams from KESSC participated, comprising 85 participants in total—78 undergraduate students across 28 teams and 7 postgraduate students across 3 teams. | |
| 3. | Student Research Conference | Auditorium, Annexe I | 17th September 2025 | Dr. Radhe Shyam Prasad Mr. Krishna Kanta Roy Ms. Aurore Galves Orjol Prof. Sunder Ram Korivi | 216 | |
| 4. | Empowering Researchers with AI and Digital Tools | Auditorium, Annexe I | 17th September 2025 | Mr. Krishna Kanta Roy | 31 | |
| 5. | Avikaran – Qualifier Round for Avishkar | 6th Floor, A2 Building | 25th July 2025 | NA | 171 | |
| 6. | Orientation on Aavishkar: An Inter-Collegiate Research Convention | Mini Auditorium Main Building | 27th June 2025 | NA | 76 | |
| 7. | Paper Clinic – Research Support | Research Center | Monthly | Dr. Farooqui | Open to Faculty and Students | |
| 8. | PhD Review Meet | Research Center | Monthly | Dr. Farooqui | Faculty pursuing or planning to pursue PhD |
| Sr. No. | Topic/Title of the Event | Venue | Date | Resource Person/Guest/Judge | Beneficiary | View Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ph.D. Course Work/ 7 Day Faculty Development Programme | Online- Zoom Platform | 1st April 2025 to 8th April 2025 | Dr. Kuldeep Sharma CMA Dr. Kinnarry Thakkar Dr. Poulami Sarkar Dr. Keyurkumar M Nayak Dr. Poonam Kakkad Dr. Santosh CH Dr. Smita Shukla | 122 | |
| 2. | 19th Aavishkar Research Convention (Zonal round) | KES’ Shroff College of Arts and Commerce | 13th December 2024 | Dr. Minakshi Gurav | 938 student participants across Zone III. 12 teams from KESSC participated, with a total of 27 participants. | |
| 3. | Student Research Conference | Mini Auditorium, Annexe-I | 26th September 2024 | Prof. Mariam Seedat Khan Dr. Erin Watson Dr. Srinivasan Iyengar, Dr. Hardik Sanghavi Ms. Rebecca Naidoo | 182 | |
| 4. | Talk on Academic Writing | Auditorium- Annexe-I | 26th September 2024 | Prof. Mariam Seedat Khan | 76 | |
| 5. | Application of Tools and Techniques in Research | Mini Auditorium, Main Building | 6th August 2024 | Dr. Farooqui | 101 | |
| 6. | 19th Aavishkar Research Convention Workshop | Auditorium, Annexe-I | 31st July 2024 | Dr. Minakshi Gurav Dr. Sunita Shailajan Dr. Sasikumar Menon | 87 | |
| 7. | Paper Clinic – Research Support | Research Center | Monthly | Dr. Farooqui | Open to Faculty and Students | |
| 8. | PhD Review Meeting | Research Center | Monthly | Dr. Farooqui | Faculty pursuing or planning to pursue PhD |
KESSC RESEARCH CENTER
- The Research Centre aims at offering aid to teaching staff members, postgraduate students, and researchers from within and outside the College.
- Promote rigorous research that is relevant to the nation and the region
- Develop and support existing and emerging research strengths within a “high-performance culture.
- Facilitate multidisciplinary research excellence
- Build sustainable research partnerships with government, industry and other universities
- Provide a suitable enabling research infrastructure.
We are a recognized Research Center from the University of Mumbai and offers Ph.D. in two disciplines
For promoting productivity and intellectual output and honesty in academic writing, KESSC has taken an immense number of measures for maintaining ethical practices in research activities. The guidelines of the procedures have to be abiding by the students and teachers for their excellence in research by the following :
- All research and academic works of the students such as assignments, project reports, dissertations should be free from plagiarism.
- An undertaking by the student of their project/ dissertation/ assignment submitted for assessment is bonafide is a normal procedure of code of ethics in research.
- It is the duty of the supervising faculty to check and verify that the submitted assignments are free from plagiarism before issuing the certificate to the student.
- To facilitate researchers KESSC has provided licensed SPSS Software in the Research Center.
- To ensure the authenticity of the projects/theses /dissertations submitted the students and faculty members may use the “Drillbit Anti Plagiarism” software provided in the Research Center.
- Research Promotion Council arranges awareness and sensitization programmes on Plagiarism for the students and faculties