Dr. Surbhi Pahuja

Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Maharishi University of Information Technology, Noida, Uttar Pradesh

IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-MGMT-UP-IND-2025-2132

Profile Summary

Dr. Surbhi Pahuja is an academic professional with extensive experience in higher education teaching, academic administration, and research in the field of Management, with a specialization in Human Resource Management. She has worked in diverse academic roles including Lecturer, Director of Center for Professional Development, Assistant Professor, Visiting Faculty, and Guest Faculty across institutions in India and Ghana. Her academic responsibilities have included teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students (BBA, MBA, B.Com, BCA), handling international collaborations, coordinating executive education programs, managing research grants, and organizing webinars, conferences, and institutional events. She holds a Ph.D. in Management (Human Resource Management) from Jiwaji University, Gwalior, and is UGC-NET qualified. Her research contributions span human capital, employee retention, workplace harassment, post-partum depression and productivity, CSR, ethics, and women empowerment, with multiple journal publications, book chapters, conference presentations, and reviewer roles for national and international journals and conferences. She is also the author of a book on communication and soft skills and has received several awards for excellence in teaching and contributions to education.

Subject Matter Expertise

Business & Management
• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Marketing Management

Social Science & Humanities → Education
• Higher Education

Mentorship Offered

Research
• Scientific and Technical Research
• Market Research

Consulting
• Business Strategy Consulting

Writing
• Business & Legal Writing
• Technical Writing

Work Experience Summary

Experienced academic and management professional with over a decade of teaching, research, and academic leadership experience. Has taught across multiple universities, coordinated institutional development initiatives, managed international collaborations, and actively contributed to research, faculty development programs, and academic publishing.
Institute Name: Maharishi University of Information Technology Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Role: Assistant Professor
Duration: Present

Institute Name: Dominion University College, Accra, Ghana
Job Title: Lecturer & Director – Center for Professional Development
Description: Managed international collaborations, research grants, executive education programs, and organized webinars, international conferences, and MoU signing ceremonies.
Duration: Nov, 2023 – Oct, 2024

Institute Name: RDIAS, Rohini, Delhi
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Taught BBA and MBA students.
Duration: Jul, 2022 – Jun, 2023

Institute Name: Netaji Subhash University of Technology, Dwarka
Job Title: Visiting Faculty
Description: Teaching BBA and MBA students.
Duration: Aug, 2020 – Jun, 2022

Institute Name: NCWEB, Delhi University
Job Title: Guest Faculty
Description: Taught B.Com students.
Duration: Sep, 2018 – Jun, 2022

Institute Name: Affiliated Colleges of GGSIPU, New Delhi
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Taught undergraduate and postgraduate commerce and management students across multiple affiliated institutions.
Duration: Aug, 2014 – Nov, 2019

Company Name: Chandel Advertising Pvt. Ltd.
Job Title: Business Development Manager
Description: Business development and client management responsibilities.
Duration: Aug, 2012 – Jul, 2014

Educational Summary

Dr. Surbhi Pahuja has a strong academic foundation in commerce and management, culminating in a Ph.D. in Human Resource Management. Her academic credentials are supported by UGC-NET qualification and postgraduate degrees in MBA and M.Com.
Institution Name: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field / Description: Management (Human Resource Management)
Duration: Not specified

Institution Name: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
Degree Title: MBA
Field / Description: HR & Marketing
Duration: 2010 – 2012

Institution Name: Maharishi Dayanand University (Distance Education)
Degree Title: M.Com
Field / Description: Commerce
Duration: 2019 – 2021

Institution Name: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Degree Title: BBA
Field / Description: Business Administration
Duration: 2007 – 2010

Institution Name: Delhi University
Degree Title: B.Com
Field / Description: Commerce
Duration: 2008 – 2011

Publications

Extensive publication record including journal articles, book chapters, conference proceedings, and authored books, primarily focused on human resource management, workplace psychology, women’s studies, ethics, CSR, and organizational behavior.

BOOKS & BOOK CHAPTERS



Title: The Complete Manual on Communication and Soft Skills
Published In: SRF Publication
ISBN: 978-93-8569-55-7
Role: First Author

Title: Green HRM Policies and Practices: A Review
Published In: Human Resource Management: Changing Perspectives, Strategies and Practices
ISBN: 978-93-86608-59-8
Role: Book Chapter Author

Title: Factors Responsible for the Impact of Post-partum Depression on the Productivity of Female Employees: A Study of Education Sector
Published In: Sustainable Human Resource Management: Practices, Policies & Perspectives in South Asia
ISBN: 978-93-5311-922-5
Role: Book Chapter Author

Title: The Influence of Ethics on Career Formation: An Analytical Study on Indian Youth
Published In: Professional Ethics: Theory and Practice
ISBN: 978-93-86402-56-1
Role: Book Chapter Author

Title: Women Empowerment: A Journey from Baby Blues to Monday Blues
Published In: Women Empowerment – Awakening of a New Era
ISBN: 978-81-944813-5-5
Role: Book Chapter Author

INVITED TALKS, WEBINARS & RESOURCE PERSON ROLES



Title: Interactive Session on Interview Skills
Organised By: Aditi Mahavidyalaya, University of Delhi
Role: Resource Person
Date: 18 February 2018

Title: Re-ensuring Values in Higher Education
Organised By: Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Management and Information Technology
Event: One-Week Faculty Development Programme
Role: Resource Person (Inaugural Session)
Duration: 28 Feb – 4 March 2022

Title: Things to Focus on During the Journey of PhD
Organised By: Research Circle
Role: Speaker
Date: 25 November 2021

Title: Women and Work-Life Balance
Organised By: Webinar (Online)
Role: Speaker
Date: 14 October 2022

Title: Role and Challenges of HR in Academic Institutions
Organised By: Webinar (Online)
Role: Speaker
Date: 1 December 2023

Title: Seminar on Work-Life Balance
Organised By: Dominion University College
Role: Speaker
Date: 22 December 2023

Title: Candid Conversation with EdCafe
Organised By: EdCafe
Role: Invited Speaker
Date: 8 June 2023

Title: Candid Conversation with EdCafe
Organised By: EdCafe
Role: Invited Speaker
Date: 26 December 2023

EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERSHIP



Role: Editorial Board Member
Journal / Body: Center for Academic and Professional Career Development and Research (CAPCDR)

Role: Editorial Team Member
Journal: International Engineering Journal for Research & Development

Role: Editorial Team Member
Journal: International Journal of Information Technology and Education

REVIEWER ROLES (JOURNALS & CONFERENCES)



Role: Reviewer
Conference: IEEE International Conference on Computing, Communication and Intelligent Systems (ICCCIS-2021)
Organised By: Sharda University (IEEE Co-Sponsored)
Date: 19–20 February 2021

Role: Reviewer
Conference: ICCCIS-2022
Organised By: Sharda University
Date: 4–5 November 2022

Role: Reviewer
Conference: ICCCIS-2023
Organised By: Sharda University
Date: 3–4 November 2023

Role: Reviewer
Journal: Scholar’s Journal (Multidisciplinary, Peer-Reviewed)
Published By: Scholars’ Association of Nepal, Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur, Nepal

Role: Reviewer
Journal: Samvedna – Research Journal
Institution: Maitreyi College, University of Delhi

Role: Reviewer
Book: The Future of Asia
Institution: Rennes School of Business, France

RESEARCH PAPERS – PUBLICATIONS



Title: Measuring Human Capital as Predictor of Financial Performance: An Evidence from Indian Private Sector Banks
Authors: N. Velankar, S. Pahuja
Published In: SSRN (Elsevier)
Pages: 906–914

Title: Postpartum Psychiatric Illness
Authors: S. Pahuja, M. Goyal, D. A. Das
Published In: Samvedna Magazine, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi
ISSN: 2581-9917
Year: 2020

Title: Corporate Social Responsibility: A Norm to Follow or an Ethical Conduct
Authors: S. Thukral, S. Pahuja
Published In: Journal of Business Management and Information System
Volume / Issue: Vol. 2, No. 1 (Jan–Jun 2015)
ISSN: 2394-3130

Title: Moral Deviation: White Hat Reflecting (The Dark Side)
Authors: S. Pahuja, H. Katria
Published In: International Journal of Research in Management of Social Science
Volume / Issue: Vol. 5, Issue 1 (Jan–Mar 2017)
ISSN: 2322-0899

Title: Psychological Harassment at Workplace: Examining Ameliorations after Digitalisation
Authors: H. Katria, S. Pahuja
Published In: CPJ Global Review
Volume / Issue: Vol. IX, No. 1 (July 2017)
Pages: 49–53
ISSN: 0975-1874

Title: A Study on Employee Retention – Need of the Millennium
Authors: S. Thukral, S. Pahuja
Published In: International Journal of Research in Management of Social Science
Volume: Vol. 3 (Jul–Sep 2015)
ISSN: 2322-0899

Title: Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace: Legislation or Realization
Authors: M. K., S. Pahuja
Published In: Aaroha Journal of Education & Management
Volume / Issue: Vol. 4, Issue 1 (Dec 2015–Dec 2016)
ISSN: 2320-1266

Title: Factors Responsible for the Impact of Post Partum Depression on the Productivity of Female Employee
Authors: N. Velankar, S. Pahuja
Published In: Prestige International Journal of Management and Research, Indore
Volume / Issue: Vol. 12R, Issue 1/2 (2020)
Pages: 164–174
ISSN: 0974-6080

Title: Factors Responsible for the Impact of Post Partum Depression on the Productivity of Working Women in the Economy During the Era of COVID-19
Authors: S. Pahuja, N. Velankar
Published In: Shodh Prerak (Multidisciplinary Quarterly Peer-Reviewed Journal)
Volume / Issue: Vol. II, Issue II (April 2021)
Pages: 122–128
ISSN: 2231-413X

Title: Examining the Antecedents Accountable for the Impact of Post Partum Depression on the Productivity of Working Women in India
Authors: S. Pahuja, N. Velankar
Published In: Annals of Multi-Disciplinary Research (Quarterly Peer-Reviewed Journal)
Volume / Issue: Vol. II, Issue III (September 2021)
Pages: 31–36
ISSN: 2249-8893

Title: Social Contribution for the Upliftment of Women Dealing with Post-Partum Depression (Doctoral Work Highlight)
Author: S. Pahuja
Published In: Effulgence – Peer-Reviewed Journal, RDIAS, Delhi

Title: Factors Responsible for the Impact of Post Partum Depression on the Productivity of Working Women in the Era of COVID-19
Author: S. Pahuja
Published In: Parichay – Maharaja Surajmal Institute Journal of Applied Research
Volume / Issue: Vol. 5, Issue 1 (Jan–Jun 2022)

Title: A Study on the Relationship of Personality Traits with Happiness of Students
Authors: S. Pahuja
Published In: International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering & Management (IJIREM)
Volume / Issue: Vol. 8, Issue 6 (Nov 2021)
ISSN: 2350-0557
DOI: 10.55524/ijirem.2021.8.6.207

Title: Factors Responsible for the Impact of Post Partum Depression on the Productivity of Working Women in India
Author: S. Pahuja
Published In: Srusti Management Review
Volume / Issue: Vol. XV, Issue I (Jan–Jun 2022)

Title: Social Networking Marketing’s Significance in Brand Recognition and Product Reach
Author: S. Pahuja
Published In: CPJ Global Review
Volume: Vol. XIV (July 2022)
ISSN: 0975-1874

Title: Factors Responsible for the Impact of Post-Partum Depression on the Productivity of Working Women in the Era of COVID-19
Author: S. Pahuja
Published In: MAIMS Journal of Management
Volume / Issue: Vol. 17, No. 1 (October 2022)
ISSN: 2249-0116

Academic Events Attended

SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS / FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES (FDPs)

1. Programme: Workshop on Business Skill Development
Organised By: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Govt. of India), New Delhi

2. Programme: Faculty Development Programme – A Journey from a Teacher to Mentor
Organised By: DSPSR

3. Programme: National Seminar on Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Organised By: GIBS

4. Programme: National Seminar on Organizational Dynamics: Leadership Challenges
Organised By: GIBS

5. Programme: Three-Day National Workshop on Understanding the Code of Professional Ethics in the Workplace
Organised By: Kasturi Ram College of Higher Education, Delhi

6. Programme: Workshop on Action Research
Organised By: PMC College of Education, Delhi

7. Programme: Workshop on Organizational Transformation through Strategic Management – The Grand Strategist
Organised By: Rukmini Devi Institute of Advanced Studies, Rohini, Delhi

8. Programme: FDP on Incorporating Global Perspectives into Administration, Teaching and Research
Organised By: Kamal Institute of Higher Education and Advanced Technology, Delhi

9. Programme: FDP on Staff Defence Education with Delhi Police
Organised By: Gitaratan Institute of Advanced Studies and Training, Delhi

10. Programme: FDP on Statistical Tools in Research Methodology
Organised By: Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies, Delhi

11. Programme: Five-Day FDP on Changing Paradigm in Education in the Digital Age
Organised By: Sant Hari Dass College of Higher Education

12. Role: Organizer – Faculty Development Programme
Programme: Personal and Professional Development through Power of Habits, Stress and Anxiety Management
Organised At: Sirifort College of Computer Technology and Management, Rohini, Delhi

13. Programme: Management Development Programme – Spiritually S.M.A.R.T Managers
Organised By: DSPSR
Date: 27 April 2019

14. Programme: Self Defence Training Programme
Organised By: Delhi Police
Duration: 25 March – 1 April 2019

15. Programme: National Seminar on Organizational Dynamics
Organised By: GIBS
Date: 4 March 2017

16. Programme: National Workshop on Art of Research Writing
Organised By: DSPSR
Duration: 23–24 June 2018

17. Programme: National HR Seminar – Training and Development for Future HR Leaders
Organised By: Gitarattan International Business School
Date: 29 September 2018

18. Programme: Orientation Programme for Teachers
Organised By: NCWEB, University of Delhi
Date: November 2018

19. Programme: Knowledge Sharing Programme on Experiential Learning – Models, Methods and Practices
Organised By: IBS Gurgaon Campus
Date: 31 August 2019

20. Programme: International Conference on Business and Management
Organised By: DSM, Delhi Technological University (DTU)
Date: 29–30 March 2019
Paper Presented: Impact of CSR Activities on Brand Building

21. Programme: One-Day Immersive Workshop
Organised By: Pearl Academy
Date: 15 March 2019

22. Programme: One-Day Workshop on Advanced Excel
Organised By: Trulabz Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Date: 3 March 2019

23. Programme: Workshop-cum-Orientation Programme on Capacity Building for Harnessing E-Resources
Organised By: Central Library, Jiwaji University
Date: 7–8 September 2018

24. Programme: Success Building Workshop
Conducted By: Sandeep Wadhera

25. Programme: Five-Day FDP on Life Learning in the 21st Century: Needs and Essentials
Organised By: SHDCHE, GGSIPU
Duration: 15–20 January 2015

26. Programme: Seminar on Digital Marketing
Organised By: NIIT Pitampura
Date: 10 March 2016

27. Programme: Introductory Workshop on Research Methodology in Management and Data Analytics – I
Organised By: SOS Management, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, MP
Date: 11 July 2018

28. Programme: Webinar on Converting Research into Publishable Exposition
Organised By: BPIT, GGSIPU
Date: 24 June 2020

29. Programme: National Quiz
Organised By: IPS College of Technology and Management, Gwalior
Date: 14 June 2020

30. Programme: Webinar on Digital Marketing
Organised By: Shivaji College
Date: 11 May 2020

31. Programme: Webinar on Changing Paradigm of Research in COVID Era
Organised By: Shivaji College
Date: 12 May 2020

32. Programme: Webinar on Academic Integrity in Research
Organised By: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University
Date: 16 October 2020

33. Programme: E-Short Term Course on Advanced Statistical Techniques for Research in Social Sciences
Organised By: Department of Management Studies, NIT Hamirpur
Duration: 26–30 October 2020

34. Programme: One-Day FDP on Best Practices for Literature Search
Organised By: SS Edutech
Date: 27 June 2021

35. Programme: E-Workshop on Case Study as a Pedagogical Tool for Management Teaching
Organised By: Department of Management Studies, NIT Hamirpur
Duration: 2–6 August 2021

36. Programme: Comprehensive Training Webinar on Research Paper Writing for PhD Scholars
Date: 11 July 2021

37. Programme: National Webinar on Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Economy
Organised By: Indian Accounting Association (Gwalior Branch)
Date: 7–8 June 2020

38. Programme: FDP on A Journey from a Teacher to Mentor
Organised By: DSPSR
Date: 3 February 2018

PAPER PRESENTATIONS

1. Title of Paper: Psychological Harassment at Workplace: Examining Ameliorations
Conference: 6th National Conference
Organised By: TIPS, Dwarka

2. Title of Paper: Role of Digital Marketing in Building Rural Entrepreneurship
Conference: National Seminar
Organised By: Aurobindo College, University of Delhi
Date: 24 February 2018

3. Title of Paper: Demonetisation: An Opportunity to Curtail Black Money and Encourage Digital Payment
Conference: 7th National Conference
Organised By: TIPS, Dwarka

4. Title of Paper: Factors Responsible for the Impact of Ergonomics on Blended Learning and Training
Conference: 1st PAN IIT International Conference
Organised By: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee
Duration: 30 November – 2 December 2018

5. Title of Paper: Recent Advances for Sustainable Development in the Area of Management, Humanities and Law
Conference: National / International Conference
Date: 18 November 2023 (Saturday)

6. Title of Paper: Impact of Exchange Rate, Inflation Rate, and Interest Rate on Balance of Payment: A Study of Indian Context
Conference: ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar
Organised By: Central University of Tamil Nadu
Duration: 29–30 October 2018

7. Title of Paper: Factors Responsible for the Impact of Post-Partum Depression on the Productivity of Female Employees: A Study of Education Sector
Conference: International Conference
Organised By: ICFAI Hyderabad and University of Hyderabad
Duration: 1–2 November 2018

8. Title of Paper: Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
Conference: 3rd National HR Seminar
Organised By: Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior
Date: 17 November 2018

9. Title of Paper: Entrepreneurship and Innovativeness: Effect of Entrepreneurial Attitude and Social Networking on the Intent to Innovate
Conference: International / National Conference
Organised At: Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kashipur
Duration: 25–27 May 2018

10. Title of Paper: Factors Responsible for the Impact of Post-Partum Depression on the Productivity of Female Employees
Conference: National Conference / Seminar
Organised At: Prestige Institute of Management and Research (PIMR), Indore
Duration: 9–10 February 2019

11. Title of Paper: The Impact of Capital Structure and Cash Holdings on Firm Value: A Study of Selected Private Banks in India
Conference: ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar
Organised By: Sri Aurobindo College, University of Delhi
Year: 2019

12. Title of Paper: Impact of Postpartum Depression on Absenteeism
Conference: National Seminar on Strategies for Sustainable Competitive Advantage in a Globalized Era
Organised By: Institute of Technology and Management (ITM), Gwalior
Date: March 2019

13. Title of Paper: Antecedents Contributing to the Impact of Post Natal Depression on the Efficiency of Female Employees in Institutes of Higher Education
Conference: XX Annual Conference
Organised By: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, Dwarka, New Delhi
Sponsorship: ICSSR (under joint auspices of DSPSR, New Delhi)
Date: January 2019

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENTS



1. Session Coordination
Served as Session Coordinator for the Technical Session titled “Research Paper Presentations on Contemporary Issues”, organized by DSPSR from 4–5 January 2019.

2. Best Teacher Award
Received the prestigious “BEST TEACHER AWARD” along with a cash prize of ₹3,000 from DSPSR (GGSIPU) on 5 September 2019.

3. National Education Excellence Award
Honored with the National Education Excellence Achievers Award on 20 March 2022 by Navbharat Rashtriye Gyanpeeth, Pune (Maharashtra) for excellence in the field of education.

4. Certificate of Merit (Academic Excellence)
Awarded Certificate of Merit along with a cash prize of ₹5,000 (twice) for securing 1st position in both 1st and 2nd year of BBA at MAIMS (GGSIPU).

5. Leadership & Event Management Recognition
Received a Medal from the Chairman of SHDCHE, GGSIPU for independently organizing the college fest “ASPIRE”.

6. Co-curricular & Extra-curricular Excellence
Received multiple certificates for exemplary performance in Group Discussions, Rangoli & Art Decoration, Social Media Contests, Poetry Recitation, Article Writing, and other activities at both Inter-college and Intra-college levels.

7. International Academic Initiative
Organized the first International Webinar of RDIAS, Delhi, India on the theme “Business and Technology – How IT Fosters Business”, aimed at supporting institutional transition during the post-COVID shift to online education.

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