Dr. Ajay Koul is a seasoned academician and educational leader with 38 years of professional experience, including 21 years in academics and administration and 17 years in corporate and research roles. His expertise spans academic leadership, institutional development, teaching, strategic planning, corporate interface, research management, and faculty development.
He has served as Dy. Pro Vice-Chancellor at Desh Bhagat University, overseeing academics, departmental research committees, training and placement initiatives, faculty development, NAAC/NBA activities, and university-level strategic planning. With extensive experience as Group Director, Vice President (Academic Head & Corporate Affairs), and Director across multiple higher education institutions, he has led academic growth, implemented strategic initiatives, strengthened admissions and placements, supervised faculty, and represented universities nationally and internationally.
Dr. Koul also has rich corporate exposure, having served as General Manager/Director (Sales & Marketing) in prominent corporate groups, and as Fellow at TERI, working in rural energy, biomass conservation, environment, joint forest management, water resource management, and rural development projects.
A dual doctorate scholar with Ph.D. degrees in Human Resource Management (2025) and Marketing (2005), he also holds qualifications in MBA, LLB, Rural Sociology (Master’s & Degree), and a PG Diploma in Ecology and Environment. His research interests include HRM practices, innovative technologies in HR, rural development, and socio-economic studies.
He has published research in peer-reviewed journals, presented at international conferences, completed government-funded projects during his tenure at TERI, supervised Ph.D. scholars, and contributed significantly to academic governance, admissions, faculty mentoring, and institutional quality enhancement.
Business & Management → Human Resource Management →
– HR Practices
Business & Management → Marketing →
– Strategic Marketing
Business & Management → Management Studies →
– Organizational Leadership
Social Science & Humanities → Sociology →
– Rural Sociology
Environment & Sustainability → Ecology & Environment →
– Environmental Management
Consulting →
– Business Strategy Consulting
– Operations Consulting
– Scientific and Technical Consulting
Research →
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Market Research
– Gap Analysis
– Systematic Literature Review
Writing →
– Technical Writing
– Business & Legal Writing
– General Proofreading & Editing
Dr. Koul brings nearly four decades of experience across academia, administration, management, and corporate sectors. He has held top leadership positions including Dy. Pro Vice-Chancellor, Group Director, Vice President (Academic/Curricular Affairs), Director, and Professor. His responsibilities included strategic planning, curriculum enhancement, NAAC/NBA compliance, faculty development, research supervision, training and placement leadership, student development, and representing universities on national and international platforms.
His corporate background includes managerial and director-level roles in sales and marketing for leading business groups, focusing on strategic market development, client management, advertising campaigns, and product expansion. As a Fellow at TERI, he contributed to rural development, renewable energy projects, forest management, and government-funded environmental initiatives.
Institution Name: Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Job Title: Dy. Pro Vice-Chancellor; Professor & University Director, School of Business Studies and Commerce
Description: Academic and administrative leadership; Chairperson of Departmental Research Committee; Director for Training & Placement; faculty development; NAAC/NBA activities; strategic planning; representation at national and international forums.
Institution Name: Unique Group of Institutions, Murad Nagar (AKTU, CCSU, BCI, AICTE)
Job Title: Group Director
Description: Organizational head; strategic leadership; growth management; admissions and academic development; interdepartmental coordination across management, IT, law, education, and paramedical programs; resource allocation; faculty recruitment; community and institutional networking.
Duration: Sept 2016 – 15 May 2025
Institution Name: Technia Institute of Professional Studies (GGIPU), New Delhi
Job Title: Vice President (Academic Head & Corporate Affairs)
Description: Academic governance; research leadership; academic outreach; student development; skill enhancement programs; placement readiness training.
Duration: Nov 2015 – Nov 2016
Institution Name: Maharishi Institute of Management (CCSU, AICTE)
Job Title: Director
Description: Strategic academic planning; administrative leadership; research environment development; institutional representation.
Duration: Aug 2014 – Aug 2015
Institution Name: Unique Institute of Management & Technology (MTU, BCI, AICTE, CCSU)
Job Title: Director
Description: Academic quality enhancement; admissions leadership; faculty management; strategic planning; administrative operations.
Duration: April 2005 – July 2015
Institution Name: Beston Group of Companies, New Delhi
Job Title: General Manager / Director – Sales & Marketing
Description: Strategic marketing initiatives; client acquisition and retention; advertising campaigns; contract renewals; distributor expansion; product introduction; region-wide training programs.
Duration: July 1997 – March 2005
Institution Name: Tata Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Job Title: Fellow
Description: Rural energy and renewable energy projects; biomass conservation; forest management; soil and water conservation; dam construction; livelihood development; micro-level planning; implementation of government-funded environmental projects.
Duration: Dec 1994 – June 1997
Company Name: Golden World Group of Companies, New Delhi
Job Title: Manager / General Manager – Sales & Marketing
Description: Marketing strategies; client relationship management; sales planning; organizational target achievement.
Duration: Sept 1987 – Nov 1994
Dr. Koul holds two doctoral degrees—Ph.D. in Human Resource Management and Ph.D. in Marketing—supplemented by an MBA with specializations in HR and Marketing, an LLB, and advanced academic training in Rural Sociology and Ecology & Environment. His educational foundation spans management, law, sociology, and environmental studies, enabling interdisciplinary expertise.
Institution Name: Sun Rise University, Alwar, Rajasthan
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field/Description: Human Resource Management
Duration: Awarded 2025
Institution Name: Chhattisgarh University, Raipur
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field/Description: Marketing
Duration: Awarded 2005
Institution Name: Maharaja Agrasen Garhwal University
Degree Title: MBA
Field/Description: Marketing & Human Resource (1st Division)
Duration: 2020
Institution Name: Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU), Meerut
Degree Title: LLB
Field/Description: Legal Studies
Duration: Not specified
Institution Name: University of Agra (Balwant Vidya Peeth Rural Institute)
Degree Title: Master’s Degree
Field/Description: Rural Sociology, Community Development & Extension
Duration: 1987
Institution Name: Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment
Degree Title: PG Diploma
Field/Description: Ecology & Environment
Duration: 1993
Institution Name: University of Agra (Balwant Vidyapeeth Rural Institute)
Degree Title: Degree (Equivalent to B.A.)
Field/Description: Rural Sociology, Community Development & Extension
Duration: 1985
Dr. Koul has authored multiple publications in HRM, marketing, management, rural development, environmental studies, and socio-economic impact research. His works include peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, government-sponsored project reports, and newspaper articles.
Research Title: Study and Analysis of Innovative Technologies in Human Resource Management in Present Scenario
Journal Name: International Journal of Science Technology & Management (IJSTM), Vol. 13, Issue 10, 2024
Research Title: Study and Analysis of Innovative Technologies in Human Resource Management in Present Scenario
Journal Name: International Multidisciplinary Conference on Recent Innovations in Science, Engineering, Management and Humanities (RISEMH-2024), J.S. University, Shikohabad
Research Title: An Empirical Study, Analysis and Impact of Human Resource Management Practices: Case Studies of Indian Companies
Journal Name: International Journal of Advanced Technology in Engineering and Science (IJATES), Vol. 12, Issue 08, 2024
Research Title: An Empirical Study, Analysis and Impact of Human Resource Management Practices: Case Studies of Indian Companies
Journal Name: Multilingual International Conference on MHHM, 2024
Research Title: Emerging Trends in Technology and Management: A Continuum to Opportunities and Growth
Journal Name: Institute of Technology and Management, Ghaziabad (Conference Presentation), 2016
Research Title: Freedom of Expression (A Prerequisite to Democracy)
Journal Name: 25th National Conference, Technia Institute of Advanced Studies (TIAS), New Delhi, 2016
Research Title: Cyber Security Issues and Challenges
Journal Name: 24th Technia National Conference, Technia Institute of Advanced Studies (TIAS), New Delhi, 2016
Research Title: Joint Forest Management Practices
Journal Name: Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI) & Haryana Forest Department
Research Title: Bio-Mass Energy Conservation Practices
Journal Name: Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (MNES), Govt. of India; Conducted by TERI, New Delhi/Haryana
Research Title: Women Participation in Van Panchayat of Kumaon Hills of UP
Journal Name: Overseas Development Organization (ODA); Conducted by TERI, New Delhi
Research Title: Improvement in the Socio-Economic Condition through Sericulture Farming of the People of Jammu Region
Journal Name: Economic Development Associates (EDA), India
Research Title: Effect of Pilgrim Tourist Traffic of Mata Vaishno Devi on Himalayan Hills
Journal Name: J&K Tourism Department, 1993
Research Title: Effect of Pilgrim Tourist Traffic of Mata Vaishno Devi on the Socio-Economic Conditions of J&K State
Journal Name: J&K Tourism Department, 1993
Research Title: Noise: The Shadowy Enemy–II
Journal Name: Daily Excelsior (Newspaper), 18 May 1993
Research Title: Noise: The Shadowy Enemy
Journal Name: Daily Excelsior (Newspaper), 11 May 1993