Dr. Samrat Ray
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Economics, University of South Florida, Florida, United States
IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-ECO-FL-US-2025-2158
Profile Summary
Dr. Samrat Ray is an accomplished global academic leader and researcher with over 18 years of experience in higher education, research, and institutional leadership. He has held senior academic and administrative roles across India, Russia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. His expertise spans strategic academic leadership, accreditation and governance, international collaborations, entrepreneurship, behavioral economics, sustainability, and digital transformation.
Dr. Ray has led institutions through successful international accreditations including AACSB, EFMD, and AMBA, significantly enhancing global rankings and reputation. He has facilitated more than 15 international academic partnerships, enabling faculty exchange, student mobility, and collaborative research initiatives. With an H-index of 38 and over 3,000 citations, he has contributed more than 150 high-impact publications indexed in Scopus, SSCI, and Web of Science journals.
Renowned as a mentor, Dr. Ray has guided doctoral scholars, academic leaders, and executives in research excellence, leadership development, and institutional governance. His work integrates ESG principles, sustainability, and data-driven decision-making to advance resilient and globally competitive academic institutions.
Subject Matter Expertise
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law → Management →
– Innovation Management
– Economics
– Behavioural Economics
– Sustainable Development
– Business
– Entrepreneurship
STEM → Data Science →
– Business Analytics
Social Science & Humanities → Education →
– Higher Education
– Innovation Management
– Economics
– Behavioural Economics
– Sustainable Development
– Business
– Entrepreneurship
STEM → Data Science →
– Business Analytics
Social Science & Humanities → Education →
– Higher Education
Mentorship Offered
Consulting →
– Business Strategy Consulting
– Digital Strategy Consulting
– Operations Consulting
Research →
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Market Research
– Feasibility Study
Writing →
– Technical Writing
– Scientific Proofreading & Editing
– Business Strategy Consulting
– Digital Strategy Consulting
– Operations Consulting
Research →
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Market Research
– Feasibility Study
Writing →
– Technical Writing
– Scientific Proofreading & Editing
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Samrat Ray has built a distinguished career across academic leadership, research, and strategic consulting roles. He has served as Dean, Head of Research and International Relations, Director, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Visiting Professor, and Senior Researcher at globally reputed institutions. His experience includes leading large-scale research initiatives, managing international collaborations, mentoring scholars, overseeing accreditation processes, and integrating sustainability and digital transformation into academic systems.
Institution Name: University of South Florida
Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Postdoctoral Researcher
Description: Conducting advanced research and contributing to global academic initiatives and international research collaborations.
Duration: October 2025 – Present
Institution Name: ALARD University, Pune
Job Title: Ph.D. Guide; Dean, School of Management
Description: Doctoral supervision, academic leadership, curriculum oversight, and research mentoring at the school level.
Duration: October 2025 – January 2026
Institution Name: Franklin International Business School
Job Title: Honorary Visiting Professor
Description: Supporting academic quality, accreditation processes, and research initiatives in management sciences.
Duration: March 2025 – Present
Institution Name: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
Job Title: Senior Researcher / Russian Government Scholar & Senior Lecturer
Description: Research leadership, teaching, doctoral supervision, and international academic collaboration.
Duration: May 2018 – Present
Institution Name: International Institute of Management Studies (IIMS), Pune
Job Title: Dean and Head – Research & International Relations
Description: Led research excellence initiatives, international partnerships, policy development, and faculty leadership programs.
Duration: March 2024 – April 2025
Institution Name: Ampersand Group
Job Title: Director
Description: Led skill development initiatives and managed government-approved education and training projects.
Duration: March 2025 – October 2025
Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Postdoctoral Researcher
Description: Conducting advanced research and contributing to global academic initiatives and international research collaborations.
Duration: October 2025 – Present
Institution Name: ALARD University, Pune
Job Title: Ph.D. Guide; Dean, School of Management
Description: Doctoral supervision, academic leadership, curriculum oversight, and research mentoring at the school level.
Duration: October 2025 – January 2026
Institution Name: Franklin International Business School
Job Title: Honorary Visiting Professor
Description: Supporting academic quality, accreditation processes, and research initiatives in management sciences.
Duration: March 2025 – Present
Institution Name: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
Job Title: Senior Researcher / Russian Government Scholar & Senior Lecturer
Description: Research leadership, teaching, doctoral supervision, and international academic collaboration.
Duration: May 2018 – Present
Institution Name: International Institute of Management Studies (IIMS), Pune
Job Title: Dean and Head – Research & International Relations
Description: Led research excellence initiatives, international partnerships, policy development, and faculty leadership programs.
Duration: March 2024 – April 2025
Institution Name: Ampersand Group
Job Title: Director
Description: Led skill development initiatives and managed government-approved education and training projects.
Duration: March 2025 – October 2025
Educational Summary
Dr. Samrat Ray holds a PhD in Economics and has advanced training in data science and communication studies. His education reflects strong interdisciplinary grounding in economics, analytics, media, and international education.
Institution Name: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
Degree Title: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Field/Description: Economics
Duration: May 2019 – July 2022
Institution Name: Great Lakes Institute of Management
Degree Title: PGP
Field/Description: Data Science
Duration: April 2023 – March 2024
Institution Name: Texas McCombs School of Business
Degree Title: Executive PGP
Field/Description: Data Science
Duration: April 2023 – March 2024
Institution Name: Biznesa Augstskola Turiba
Degree Title: Ph.D. Coursework
Field/Description: Communication and Media Studies
Duration: 2012 – 2015
Degree Title: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Field/Description: Economics
Duration: May 2019 – July 2022
Institution Name: Great Lakes Institute of Management
Degree Title: PGP
Field/Description: Data Science
Duration: April 2023 – March 2024
Institution Name: Texas McCombs School of Business
Degree Title: Executive PGP
Field/Description: Data Science
Duration: April 2023 – March 2024
Institution Name: Biznesa Augstskola Turiba
Degree Title: Ph.D. Coursework
Field/Description: Communication and Media Studies
Duration: 2012 – 2015
Publications
Dr. Samrat Ray has an extensive and high-impact publication record, reflecting sustained scholarly contribution across economics, management, entrepreneurship, sustainability, digital transformation, and innovation studies. He has authored and co-authored over 400 publications, with his research widely disseminated through internationally recognized journals and academic platforms. His work has garnered more than 4,900 citations, demonstrating significant academic influence and global relevance.
Dr. Ray’s publications focus on entrepreneurship ecosystems, behavioral economics, sustainable development, smart cities, digital transformation, marketing strategy, and institutional governance. His research outputs are indexed in leading databases such as Scopus, SSCI, Web of Science, and are published with reputed international publishers, including Wiley. His scholarly work is frequently accessed and cited by researchers worldwide, underscoring its practical and theoretical significance.
Through collaborative and cross-disciplinary research, Dr. Ray continues to contribute to advancing knowledge that informs policy, institutional strategy, and academic practice at a global level.
Publications
Publication Type: Conference Presentation
Title: Cybersquatting and Its Effectual Position in India
Conference: International Banking Institute
DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.27046.57924
Publication Date: April 2019
Publication Type: Patent
Title: System and Method to Monitor Academic Feedback Activity in Higher Education in Alignment with NEP 2020
Author: Samrat Ray
Publication Date: November 2025
Publication Type: Book
Title: Artificial Intelligence and Human Existence: Insights on Education, Technology, and Society
Field: Educational Technology
DOI: 10.1201/9781003560463
ISBN: 9781003560463
Publication Date: November 2025
Publication Type: Journal Article
Title: Consumer Behaviour towards Acceptance of Image Interactivity Technology
Journal: International Journal of Economic Practices and Theories (IJEPT)
ISSN: 2247-7225
Volume / Issue: Volume 2025, Issue 1
Authors: Prof. Binal Joshi; Dr. Deepankar Roy; Dr. Samrat Ray
Year: 2025
Publication Type: Journal Article
Title: Global Poverty, Inequality and Its Impact on SDG Goals
Journal: LEX LOCALIS – Journal of Local Self-Government
ISSN: 1581-5374 | E-ISSN: 1855-363X
Volume / Issue: Vol. 23, No. S6 (2025)
Authors: Dr. Uday Arun Bhale; Vaishali Deshmukh; Dr. Harpreet Singh Bedi; Dr. Samrat Ray
Year: 2025
Publication Type: Journal Article
Title: Bridging Divides: The Role of Fintech and Financial Inclusion in Reducing Poverty and Inequality in Developing Countries
Journal: Economic Sciences
ISSN: 1505-4683
Volume / Issue: ES (2025) 21(4S), pp. 26–35
Authors: Dr. Deepankar Roy; Dr. Saurabh Pathak; Dr. Samrat Ray
Year: 2025
Publication Type: Journal Article
Title: Evaluating Uni-Dimensional versus Multi-Dimensional Approaches to Customer Engagement–Satisfaction Relationships
Journal: International Insurance Law Review
ISSN: 0968-2090
Volume / Issue: Vol. 33, Special Issue S5 (2025)
Authors: Dr. Deepankar Roy; Dr. Uday Arun Bhale; Dr. Harpreet Singh Bedi; Dr. Samrat Ray
Year: 2025
Title: Cybersquatting and Its Effectual Position in India
Conference: International Banking Institute
DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.27046.57924
Publication Date: April 2019
Publication Type: Patent
Title: System and Method to Monitor Academic Feedback Activity in Higher Education in Alignment with NEP 2020
Author: Samrat Ray
Publication Date: November 2025
Publication Type: Book
Title: Artificial Intelligence and Human Existence: Insights on Education, Technology, and Society
Field: Educational Technology
DOI: 10.1201/9781003560463
ISBN: 9781003560463
Publication Date: November 2025
Publication Type: Journal Article
Title: Consumer Behaviour towards Acceptance of Image Interactivity Technology
Journal: International Journal of Economic Practices and Theories (IJEPT)
ISSN: 2247-7225
Volume / Issue: Volume 2025, Issue 1
Authors: Prof. Binal Joshi; Dr. Deepankar Roy; Dr. Samrat Ray
Year: 2025
Publication Type: Journal Article
Title: Global Poverty, Inequality and Its Impact on SDG Goals
Journal: LEX LOCALIS – Journal of Local Self-Government
ISSN: 1581-5374 | E-ISSN: 1855-363X
Volume / Issue: Vol. 23, No. S6 (2025)
Authors: Dr. Uday Arun Bhale; Vaishali Deshmukh; Dr. Harpreet Singh Bedi; Dr. Samrat Ray
Year: 2025
Publication Type: Journal Article
Title: Bridging Divides: The Role of Fintech and Financial Inclusion in Reducing Poverty and Inequality in Developing Countries
Journal: Economic Sciences
ISSN: 1505-4683
Volume / Issue: ES (2025) 21(4S), pp. 26–35
Authors: Dr. Deepankar Roy; Dr. Saurabh Pathak; Dr. Samrat Ray
Year: 2025
Publication Type: Journal Article
Title: Evaluating Uni-Dimensional versus Multi-Dimensional Approaches to Customer Engagement–Satisfaction Relationships
Journal: International Insurance Law Review
ISSN: 0968-2090
Volume / Issue: Vol. 33, Special Issue S5 (2025)
Authors: Dr. Deepankar Roy; Dr. Uday Arun Bhale; Dr. Harpreet Singh Bedi; Dr. Samrat Ray
Year: 2025