Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
mentor-profile
institutional-profil
acf-taxonomy
acf-post-type
profiles

Dr. Sonal Saxena

Associate Professor, School of Management & Commerce, Manipal University, Jaipur, Rajasthan

IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-COMM-MP-IND-2025-2147

Profile Summary

Dr. Sonal Saxena is an Associate Professor in the School of Management & Commerce at Manipal University, Jaipur. She holds a Ph.D. from Jiwaji University, Gwalior, with her doctoral research titled “A Study of Selected Successful Women Entrepreneurs in M.P. Region.” She also holds an MBA in Human Resource Management and Finance, and a B.Sc. in Biotechnology.

Dr. Saxena has extensive academic experience in management education, having served in reputed institutions including Dev Bhumi Uttarakhand University, ITM University, Prestige Institute of Management, and Preston College. She is an approved Research Guide at Jiwaji University and has guided scholars through RDC completion.She has published numerous research papers in national and international journals, contributed to conference proceedings, published books, and holds a published patent in blockchain-based retail distribution management. She has actively participated in and presented research at international and national conferences. Additionally, she has served as Guest Editor for Scopus-indexed journals and has been a member of NBA and NAAC teams.

Subject Matter Expertise

Business
– Human Resources
– Business Education

Management
– Innovation Management

STEM
– Artificial Intelligence
– Blockchain Technology

Mentorship Offered

Consulting
– Business Strategy Consulting

Research
– Scientific and Technical Research

Writing
– Technical Writing
– Manuscript & Journal Article Writing

Work Experience Summary

Dr. Sonal Saxena has over a decade of academic experience in management education. She has held positions ranging from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor across reputed universities and institutes. Her expertise spans human resource management, finance, entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, and emerging technologies such as blockchain and AI in business contexts.
Manipal University, Jaipur
Job Title: Associate Professor, School of Management & Commerce
Duration: January 2026 – Present

Dev Bhumi Uttarakhand University, Dehradun
Job Title: Associate Professor, School of Management & Commerce
Duration: January 2023 – January 2026

ITM University, Gwalior
Job Title: Assistant Professor, School of Management
Duration: January 2022 – December 2022

Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Management
Duration: October 2017 – December 2021

Preston College, Gwalior
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Management
Duration: August 2013 – September 2017

Educational Summary

Dr. Saxena has a strong academic foundation in management, finance, and entrepreneurship. She completed her Ph.D. from Jiwaji University in 2017. She also holds an MBA in Human Resource Management and Finance and a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology. Additionally, she has earned qualifications in French Language and completed an M.A. in English.
Education

Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field / Description: A Study of Selected Successful Women Entrepreneurs in M.P. Region
Duration: Awarded in 2017

Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior (Jiwaji University)
Degree Title: MBA
Field / Description: Human Resource Management and Finance
Duration: 2009 – 2011

J.C. Mill’s P.G. College, Gwalior (Jiwaji University)
Degree Title: B.Sc.
Field / Description: Biotechnology
Duration: 2005 – 2008

Jiwaji University
Degree Title: M.A. English
Duration: 2020 – 2022

Awards & Recognition

Title: Diploma in French Language
Issued By: School of Studies (Language), Jiwaji University
Issue Date: 2018

Title: Certificate in French Language
Issued By: School of Studies (Language), Jiwaji University
Issue Date: 2017

Approved Research Guide
Institution: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Details: 3 research scholars have completed their RDC

Guest Editor – Scopus Indexed Journals
Journals: International Journal of Public Sector Performance & International Journal of Trade and Global Management
Publisher: Inderscience

NBA Committee Member
Institutions: ITM University, Gwalior & Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior

Board of Studies Member (Management)
Institution: Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior

NAAC Committee Member
Institution: Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior

Coordinator – Internal Assessment (BBA)
Institution: Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior

Coordinator – HR Club
Institution: Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior

Event Coordinator – Spandan (Annual Fest)
Duration: 2017–2021
Institution: Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior

Conference & Seminar Committee Coordinator
Duration: 2017–2021
Institution: Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior

Department Coordinator – Management
Institution: Preston College, Gwalior

Event Coordinator
Institution: Preston College, Gwalior

First Prize – Role Play Competition
Institution: Prestige Institute of Management (PIM), Gwalior

Patent Published

Title: Retail Distribution Outlet Management System using Blockchain Approach
Inventors: Gunaseelan, G.; Vidhya, B.; Bhakar, S.; Saxena, S.; Japee, G.; Gurupandi, M.; Ghosh, C.; Kowsalya, S.; Prabha, R.; Kumar, C.; Sharma, J.; Kannan, V.
Publication Date: 19-04-2022
Reference Number: 202241023087
Application Number: TEMP/E1/25456/2022-CHE

Publication Summary

Dr. Saxena has authored and co-authored multiple research papers in international journals, conference proceedings, and IEEE conferences. Her research areas include organizational behavior, job satisfaction, women entrepreneurship, blockchain, AI applications in finance, customer behavior, hospitality management, and digital transformation. She has also contributed to books and holds a published patent.
Research Publications

Future of Finance: Secure 6G-Enabled Blockchain Networks with AI for Data Integrity
Authors: Srinivas, D., Rawat, K., Hira, J.K., Bagga, S., Saxena, S. & Ahmad, V.
Publication: International Conference on Advanced Computing Technologies (ICACT), Andhra Pradesh
Link:https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11351425
Year: 2025

The Virtual Hitchhiker: Navigating the Digital Landscape of Online Cab Services
Authors: Sharma, B., Shrivastava, V., Saxena, S. & Mishra, P.K.
Publication: 4th International Conference on Innovative Practices in Technology and Management (ICIPTM), IEEE, 1-6
Year: 2024

Data Science for E-Commerce Buyer Segmentation and Personalization of Ads
Authors: Shrivastava, V., Samanta, P., Dimri, P., Pant, M., Saxena, S. & Ahmad, V.
Publication: 2nd World Conference on Communication & Computing (WCONF), Raipur, India, 1-6
Link:10.1109/WCONF61366.2024.10692027
Year: 2024

Impact of Self-Esteem on Emotional Dissonance and Emotional Exhaustion in IT Industry
Authors: Mishra, A. & Saxena, S.
Journal: IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences, 14(5), 1684-1699
Year: 2023

Effect of Customer Brand Identification on Customer Brand Engagement and Brand Loyalty
Authors: Shrivastava, V. & Saxena, S.
Publication: Recent Advances for Sustainable Development in Management, Humanities and Law, Bharti Publication, Vol. 1, 213-224
Year: 2023

Job Satisfaction in Hospitality Industry and its Relation to Work Load and Work Family Conflict
Authors: Saxena, S., Srivastava, V. & Srivastava, A.
Journal: Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(9), 3515-3523
Year: 2022

Effects of Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction – A Study of Hospitality Industry
Authors: Shrivastava, V. & Saxena, S.
Journal: Mazedan International Journal of Social Science and Humanities, 2(3), 14-17
Year: 2021

Impact of Job Satisfaction on Organizational Citizenship Behaviour
Authors: Saxena, S., Tomar, K. & Tomar, S.
Publication: Proceedings – 10th International Conference on Digital Strategies for Organizational Success
Link:https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3323753
Year: 2019

Impact of Workplace Spirituality on Organizational Commitment
Authors: Pathak, R., Saxena, S. & Jaiswal, G.
Journal: Prestige International Journal of Management & IT – Sanchayan, Vol. 6(2), 37-48
Year: 2018

An Empirical Study on the Awareness of RTI Act, 2005 Amongst Students in Central India
Authors: Bhopte, A., Saxena, S. & Mudgal, Y.
Journal: Shriji Socio-Legal Journal, Vol. 14(1)
Year: 2018

Reasons for Women Entrepreneurship: A Study of M.P. Region
Authors: Saxena, S. & Tomar, S.
Publication: Proceedings – 3rd National HR Seminar, PIMG
Year: 2018

Impact of Job Involvement and Organizational Commitment on Organizational Citizenship Behavior
Authors: Saxena, S. & Saxena, R.
Journal: International Journal of Management and Business Research, Vol. 5(1), 19-30
Year: 2015

Are Women More Loyal Customers than Men? Gender Difference in Loyalty to Firms and Individual Service Providers
Authors: Saxena, S., Barodiya, P. & Soni, M.
Journal: International Journal of Management and Social Science Research, Vol. 4(6), 88-91
Year: 2015

A Study of International Accounting Standards and Indian Accounting Standards
Authors: Barodiya, P. & Saxena, S.
Journal: International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review, Vol. 3(5), 127-133
Year: 2015

A Study on Basic Elements of Knowledge Management
Authors: Barodiya, P. & Saxena, S.
Publication: Conference Proceedings – National Conference on Emerging Dimensions in Management and Information Technology
Year: 2015

Export of Plywood from India to UAE
Authors: Soni, M. & Saxena, S.
Publication: Seminar Proceedings – National Seminar on Utility and Importance of Library and Information Services in Research
Year: 2015

Dursanchar Udhyog Mein Upbhogta Santushti ka Adhyayan
Authors: Barodiya, P. & Saxena, S.
Journal: Shodh Narmada, Vol. 3, 44-50
ISSN: 2395-1516
Year: 2015

Book Published

Emergence of Innovative Practices for Global Practices
Authors: Bhakar, S.; Jaiswal, G.; Gupta, R.; Saxena, S.
Publisher: Bharti Publications
ISBN: 978-81-949793-2-6
Year: 2020

Academic Events Attended

Future of Finance: Secure 6G-Enabled Blockchain Networks with AI for Data Integrity
Event: 2nd International Conference on Advanced Computing Technologies (ICACT)
Institution: Mohan Babu University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Date: September 1–2, 2025

Data Science for E-Commerce Buyer Segmentation and Personalization of Ads
Event: 2nd World Conference on Communication & Computing (WCONF)
Institution: Kalinga University
Date: July 12–14, 2024

Global Geopolitics and Protectionism Impact on Metaverse
Event: International Conference on Industry 5.0: Innovation and Adoption for Sustainability (ISIIAS 2024)
Institution: Uttaranchal University, Dehradun
Date: April 4–5, 2024

Effect of Customer Brand Identification on Customer Brand Engagement and Brand Loyalty
Event: 1st International Seminar on Recent Advances for Sustainable Development (PIMR, Indore)
Date: 18 November 2023

Effect of Customer Brand Identification on Customer Brand Engagement and Brand Loyalty
Event: XV International Conference on Industry-Academia Partnership
Date: January 6–7, 2024

National Workshop on LaTeX
Institution: ITM University, Gwalior
Date: July 4–8, 2022

Refresher Course – Business Analytics for Management Decisions
Institution: Prestige Institute of Management & Research, Gwalior
Date: May 15–31, 2022

Case FDP – Search of Perfect Recruitment Strategies
Event: 19th Case FDP on Case Writing & Teaching
Institution: PIMG
Year: 2021

Family Friendly HR Practices as Predictors of Job Performance and Commitment
Event: 12th International Conference on Digitalization as a Vehicle for Innovation
Institution: PIMG
Year: 2020

Role of Emotional Dissonance on Organizational Commitment and Intention to Quit
Event: 11th International Conference on Emergence of New Business Practices
Institution: PIMG
Year: 2019

Role of Employee Attitude and Behavior on Employee Performance
Event: 11th International Conference on Emergence of New Business Practices
Year: 2019

Impact of Organizational Justice and Job Involvement on Job Satisfaction
Event: 11th National Research Methodology Workshop
Year: 2019

Challenges of Automation (Case Development)
Event: 18th National Case Writing Workshop
Date: April 19–21, 2019

Multidisciplinary Approach towards Social Transformation in India
Event: 2nd National Law Seminar
Date: March 30, 2019

The Effect of Brand Experience, Trust and Satisfaction on Brand Loyalty
Event: 3rd National Marketing Seminar
Date: March 16, 2019

10th International Conference – Digital Strategies for Organizational Success
Institution: Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior
Date: January 5–7, 2019

Reasons for Women Entrepreneurship: A Study of MP Region
Event: 3rd National HR Seminar
Date: November 17, 2019

9th International Conference – Measure, Manage & Facilitate Change
Institution: PIMR Gwalior
Date: January 6–8, 2018

Surviving the Odds for Organizational Success (Case Presentation)
Event: 17th National Case Writing Workshop
Date: April 20–22, 2018

An Empirical Study on Awareness of RTI Act 2005
Event: 1st National Law Seminar
Date: March 17, 2018

Workplace Bullying as an Antecedent to Job Insecurity and Intention to Leave
Event: 10th National Research Methodology Workshop
Date: Aug 30 – Sept 3, 2018

8th National HR Summit
Institution: ABV Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management, Gwalior
Year: 2016

National Conference – Recent Trends in R&D, Quality Control and Marketing in Chemical Industries
Year: 2016

National Conference – Emerging Dimensions in Management and Information Technology
Institution: BVM College, Gwalior
Year: 2015

National Seminar – Utility and Importance of Library & Information Services
Year: 2015

National Research Methodology Workshop
Institution: Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior
Year: 2014

National Research Methodology Workshop
Institution: HIBS, Agra
Year: 2013

International Conference – Global Business Recession: Lessons Learnt
Institution: Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior
Year: 2010

Similar Profiles