Dr. Ajay Koul is a senior academic leader and management professional with 38 years of total professional experience spanning academia, corporate leadership, and research. His experience includes 20 years in academics, 15 years in corporate/industrial roles, and 3 years in research.
He is currently serving as Dy. Pro Vice-Chancellor at Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab. He also holds responsibilities as Professor and University Director, School of Business Studies and Commerce, Chairperson of the Departmental Research Committee, University Director for Training and Placement, and Director for Professional Enhancement and Faculty Development. He is actively involved in academic governance including NAAC, NBA, IQAC, Academic Council, BOS, and strategic planning frameworks.
Dr. Koul has held several leadership positions including Group Director at Unique Group of Institutions (Delhi NCR), Vice President (Academic Head & Corporate Affairs) at Technia Institute of Professional Studies (affiliated to GGSIPU), Director at Maharishi Institute of Management, and Director at Unique Institute of Management & Technology. His earlier career includes corporate leadership roles such as General Manager/Director (Sales & Marketing) at Beston Group and Golden World Group, and Fellow at Tata Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), where he worked on renewable energy, rural development, biomass conservation, and environmental projects.
He holds two Ph.D. degrees (Ph.D. in Human Resource Management, 2025; Ph.D. in Marketing, 2005), MBA (Marketing & HR), LLB, Master’s Degree in Rural Sociology, Degree in Rural Sociology, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Ecology & Environment.
His areas of expertise include academic leadership, strategic planning, human resource management, marketing strategy, educational administration, rural development, renewable energy, and institutional accreditation processes. He is also a Ph.D. Guide/Research Supervisor in Management.
Subject Matter Expertise
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law
– Business – Business Administration
– Human Resources – Human Resource Management
– Marketing – Marketing Management
Social Science & Humanities
– Sociology – Rural Sociology
Services Offered
Consulting
– Business Strategy Consulting
– Operations Consulting
– Financial Consulting
Research
– Scientific and Technical Research
Writing
– Business & Legal Writing
Dr. Ajay Koul has extensive leadership experience in higher education and corporate sectors. He currently serves as Dy. Pro Vice-Chancellor at Desh Bhagat University, overseeing academic governance, research committees, training and placement, faculty development, accreditation, and strategic planning. He has previously led multiple institutions as Group Director, Vice President (Academic Head), and Director, driving admissions growth, curriculum development, academic audits, and institutional expansion. His corporate career includes senior roles in sales, marketing, renewable energy projects, and rural development initiatives.
Work Experience
Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Job Title: Dy. Pro Vice-Chancellor
Description: Academic leadership, research oversight, accreditation processes (NAAC/NBA), training & placement, faculty development, and strategic planning.
Duration: Not Specified – Present
Unique Group of Institutions, Murad Nagar (Delhi NCR)
Job Title: Group Director
Description: Institutional leadership, academic growth, admissions strategy, faculty management, and organizational development.
Duration: Sept 2016 – 15 May 2025
Technia Institute of Professional Studies (GGSIPU, New Delhi)
Job Title: Vice President (Academic Head & Corporate Affairs)
Duration: Nov 2015 – Nov 2016
Maharishi Institute of Management, Greater Noida
Job Title: Director
Duration: Aug 2014 – Aug 2015
Unique Institute of Management & Technology, Ghaziabad
Job Title: Director
Duration: April 2005 – July 2015
Beston Group of Companies, New Delhi
Job Title: General Manager / Director, Sales & Marketing
Duration: July 1997 – March 2005
Tata Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Job Title: Fellow
Duration: Dec 1994 – June 1997
Golden World Group of Companies, New Delhi
Job Title: Manager / General Manager, Sales & Marketing
Duration: Sept 1987 – Nov 1994
Dr. Ajay Koul holds dual doctoral degrees in Human Resource Management (2025) and Marketing (2005). He also holds an MBA in Marketing and HR, LLB, Master’s Degree in Rural Sociology, Degree in Rural Sociology, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Ecology & Environment.
Education
Sun Rise University, Alwar, Rajasthan
Degree: Ph.D.
Field: Human Resource Management
Duration: 2025
Chhattisgarh University, Raipur
Degree: Ph.D.
Field: Marketing
Duration: 2005
Maharaja Agrasen Garhwal University
Degree: MBA
Field: Marketing & Human Resource Management
Duration: 2020
Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut
Degree: LLB
Field: Legal Studies
Duration: Not Specified
University of Agra
Degree: Master’s Degree
Field: Rural Sociology
Duration: 1987
Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment
Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Ecology & Environment
Duration: 1993
University of Agra
Degree: Degree
Field: Rural Sociology
Duration: 1985
Dr. Koul is a recognized academic leader and serves as a Ph.D. Guide/Research Supervisor in Management at Glocal University.
Awards & Recognition
Title: Member – Institutional Review Board (IRB) / Ethics Committee (EC)
Issued By: Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute (PSRI), JK Group, New Delhi
Issue Date: Not Specified
Dr. Koul has published and presented research on Human Resource Management practices, innovative technologies in HRM, marketing studies, environmental management, rural development, tourism impact, biomass energy conservation, and socio-economic development. He has contributed to journals including IJSTM and IJATES and has presented papers at international multidisciplinary conferences.
Research & Publications
Title: Study and Analysis of Innovative Technologies in Human Resource Management in Present Scenario
Journal: International Journal of Science Technology & Management (IJSTM)
Volume/Issue: Vol 13, Issue 10
Publication Date: October 2024
Title: Study and Analysis of Innovative Technologies in Human Resource Management in Present Scenario
Event: International Multidisciplinary Conference on Recent Innovations in Science, Engineering, Management and Humanities (RISEMH-2024)
Venue: J.S University, Shikohabad
Date: 25–26 October 2024
Title: An Empirical Study, Analysis and Impact of Human Resource Management Practices: A Case Study of Indian Companies
Journal: International Journal of Advanced Technology in Engineering and Science (IJATES)
Volume/Issue: Vol 12, Issue 08
Publication Date: August 2024
Title: An Empirical Study, Analysis and Impact of Human Resource Management Practices: A Case Study of Indian Companies
Event: Multilingual International Conference on MHHM
Date: 28 August 2024
Title: Emerging Trends in Technology and Management – A Continuum to Opportunities and Growth
Event: Conference organized by Institute of Technology and Management, Ghaziabad, Delhi NCR
Date: 23 April 2016
Title: Freedom of Expression (A Prerequisite to Democracy)
Event: 25th National Conference organized by Technia Institute of Advance Studies (TIAS), New Delhi
Date: 25 March 2016
Title: Cyber Security Issues and Challenges
Event: 24th Technia National Conference organized by Technia Institute of Advance Studies (TIAS), New Delhi
Date: 26 February 2016
Title: Joint Forest Management Practices
Conducted By: Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI) & Haryana Forest Department
Title: Bio-Mass Energy Conservation Practices
Submitted To: MNES, Government of India
Conducted By: Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI), New Delhi/Haryana
Title: Women Participation in Van Panchayat of Kumaon Hills of UP
Submitted To: Overseas Development Organization (ODA)
Conducted By: Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI), New Delhi
Title: Improvement in the Socio-Economic Condition through Sericulture Farming of the People of Jammu Region
Conducted By: Economic Development Associates (EDA), India
Title: Effect of Pilgrim Tourist Traffic of Mata Vaishno Devi on Himalayan Hills
Submitted To: J&K Tourism Department
Year: 1993
Title: Effect of Pilgrim Tourist Traffic of Mata Vaishno Devi on the Socio-Economic Conditions of J&K State
Submitted To: J&K Tourism Department
Year: 1993
Title: Noise – The Shadowy Enemy
Published In: Daily Excelsior
Date: 18 May 1993
Title: Noise – The Shadowy Enemy
Published In: Daily Excelsior
Date: 11 May 1993