Dr. Aman Sharma
Associate Professor (Director), Department of Hotel Management & Tourism, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab,
IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-HM-PB-IND-2026-2231
Profile Summary
Dr. Aman Sharma is an academic professional with over 16 years of experience across hospitality education, hotel operations, healthcare housekeeping management, and academic administration. He is currently serving as Associate Professor (Director) in the Department of Hotel Management & Tourism at Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, since October 2023.
He holds a Ph.D. in Hospitality Management from Amity School of Hospitality, Amity University Jaipur, along with an MBA (Hospitality), a Master’s degree in Hotel Management, and a three-year Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology. His academic and professional journey spans teaching, departmental leadership, training and placement coordination, AICTE and NAAC compliance, and external examination roles across multiple universities and institutions.
Dr. Sharma has worked as Assistant Professor, Head of Department, and Lecturer in several hospitality institutions and has earlier industry experience as Housekeeping Supervisor and Junior Executive Housekeeper in reputed hospitals and hotels. His teaching interest lies in Food Production, while his research primarily focuses on regional cuisine, culinary tourism, sustainable tourism, social media influence in hospitality, and stakeholder perception studies.
He has actively contributed to research with publications in Scopus-indexed journals, UGC Care journals, international and national journals, edited books, and conference proceedings. He has also served as a resource person in international conferences, guided Ph.D. scholars, acted as an external examiner, and participated extensively in faculty development programmes, seminars, and workshops related to hospitality, tourism, sustainability, and research methodology.
Subject Matter Expertise
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law → Hospitality & Tourism →
– Hospitality Management
– Tourism Management
– Sustainable Tourism
– Culinary & Gastronomy Studies
Social Science & Humanities → Education →
– Higher Education
– Hospitality Management
– Tourism Management
– Sustainable Tourism
– Culinary & Gastronomy Studies
Social Science & Humanities → Education →
– Higher Education
Mentorship Offered
Consulting →
– Business Strategy Consulting
– Operations Consulting
Research →
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Market Research
– Systematic Literature Review
– Feasibility Study
Writing →
– Technical Writing
– Business & Legal Writing
– Business Strategy Consulting
– Operations Consulting
Research →
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Market Research
– Systematic Literature Review
– Feasibility Study
Writing →
– Technical Writing
– Business & Legal Writing
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Aman Sharma has built a diverse career combining hospitality industry operations with long-term academic teaching, departmental leadership, research supervision, and institutional compliance responsibilities.
Company Name: Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh
Job Title: Associate Professor (Director), Department of Hotel Management & Tourism
Description: Academic leadership, teaching, research supervision, and departmental administration
Duration: October 2023 – Present
Company Name: RPETGI, Bastara, Karnal
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Hotel Management
Description: Teaching undergraduate hospitality courses and academic responsibilities
Duration: March 2021 – October 2023
Company Name: Ganpati Institute of Hotel Management, Bilaspur
Job Title: Assistant Professor & Head of Department
Description: Departmental leadership, teaching, and academic coordination
Duration: July 2018 – March 2020
Company Name: DAV College for Girls, Yamuna Nagar
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Hospitality Department
Description: Teaching hospitality and tourism subjects
Duration: August 2014 – May 2018
Company Name: IVY Hospital, Mohali
Job Title: Housekeeping Supervisor
Description: Supervision of housekeeping operations in healthcare facilities
Duration: January 2012 – November 2012
Company Name: SPS Apollo Hospital, Ludhiana
Job Title: Junior Executive Housekeeper
Description: Housekeeping operations management in hospital settings
Duration: March 2010 – November 2011
Job Title: Associate Professor (Director), Department of Hotel Management & Tourism
Description: Academic leadership, teaching, research supervision, and departmental administration
Duration: October 2023 – Present
Company Name: RPETGI, Bastara, Karnal
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Hotel Management
Description: Teaching undergraduate hospitality courses and academic responsibilities
Duration: March 2021 – October 2023
Company Name: Ganpati Institute of Hotel Management, Bilaspur
Job Title: Assistant Professor & Head of Department
Description: Departmental leadership, teaching, and academic coordination
Duration: July 2018 – March 2020
Company Name: DAV College for Girls, Yamuna Nagar
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Hospitality Department
Description: Teaching hospitality and tourism subjects
Duration: August 2014 – May 2018
Company Name: IVY Hospital, Mohali
Job Title: Housekeeping Supervisor
Description: Supervision of housekeeping operations in healthcare facilities
Duration: January 2012 – November 2012
Company Name: SPS Apollo Hospital, Ludhiana
Job Title: Junior Executive Housekeeper
Description: Housekeeping operations management in hospital settings
Duration: March 2010 – November 2011
Educational Summary
Dr. Sharma has comprehensive academic training in hospitality and hotel management at diploma, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.
Institution Name: Amity University, Jaipur
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field/Description: Hospitality Management
Duration: Completed (Year not specified)
Institution Name: Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
Degree Title: MBA
Field/Description: Hospitality
Duration: Completed (Year not specified)
Institution Name: Uttarakhand Open University
Degree Title: Master’s Degree
Field/Description: Hotel Management
Duration: Completed (Year not specified)
Institution Name: Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Mullana
Degree Title: Diploma
Field/Description: Hotel Management & Catering Technology
Duration: Completed (Year not specified)
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field/Description: Hospitality Management
Duration: Completed (Year not specified)
Institution Name: Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
Degree Title: MBA
Field/Description: Hospitality
Duration: Completed (Year not specified)
Institution Name: Uttarakhand Open University
Degree Title: Master’s Degree
Field/Description: Hotel Management
Duration: Completed (Year not specified)
Institution Name: Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Mullana
Degree Title: Diploma
Field/Description: Hotel Management & Catering Technology
Duration: Completed (Year not specified)
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Sharma has participated in numerous faculty development programmes, workshops, and professional training programmes related to hospitality education, research methods, sustainability, and employability skills.
Title: Faculty Development Programme on Enhancing Scholarly Writing & Publication Skills
Issued By: Desh Bhagat University
Issue Date: June 2025
Issued By: Desh Bhagat University
Issue Date: June 2025
Publication Summary
Dr. Sharma has published extensively in Scopus-indexed journals, UGC Care journals, international journals, edited books, and conference proceedings focusing on sustainable tourism, culinary tourism, hospitality management, and consumer behavior.
Title: Assessing Awareness of Sustainable Tourism among Stakeholders in Kashmir: A Cross-Sectional Study
Journal: International Research Journal of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
DOI: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/11.2025-98275982/IRJHIS2511019
Publication Date: 2025
Title: Regional Cuisine as a Tool to Destination Development: A Study on Himachal Pradesh
Journal: Annals of Forest Research
DOI: Not specified
Publication Date: 2022
Title: Culinary Tourism & Himachal Cuisine: A Study of Local Cuisine at Selected Destinations in Himachal Pradesh
Journal: Sambodhi (UGC Care Journal)
Publication Date: 2022
Publications Summary:
• Scopus Indexed Papers: 4
• UGC Care Journal Papers: 1
• Edited Book Chapters: 9
• National Research Journal Papers: 3
• National Journal Papers: 9
• International Journal Papers: 2
• Textbook Published: 1
• Edited Book (Under Process): 1
• Patent Design: Under Process
Aman Sharma, Shaista Mohi-ud Din, Tajinder Kaur (2025). “Assessing Awareness of Sustainable Tourism among Stakeholders in Kashmir: A Cross-Sectional Study.” International Research Journal of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies. DOI: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/11.2025-98275982/IRJHIS2511019
Aman Sharma, Rupinder Kaur, Ravi Parkash, Deepali Indora, Dilbag Singh (2025). “A Study on the Factors Influencing Consumer Preferences for Metro Kiosk Foods in Delhi.” Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Innovation and Regenerative Trends in Tourism and Hospitality Industry (IRTTHI 2025), Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research, Vol. 343. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-799-1_20
Aman Sharma, Sanjay Panday (2025). “Investigating the Interplay of Innovation in Restaurants, Customer Participation and Higher Price Willingness.” Advances in Research Journal, Volume 2, Issue 5, November 2025.
Aman Sharma, Puneet Jambala, Tajinder Kaur (2025). “The Implications of Social Media on Customer Relationship Management and the Hospitality Industry.” International Research Journal of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies. DOI: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/11.2025-13617375/IRJHIS2511022
Aman Sharma, Puneet Jambala (2025). “The Influence of Social Media Reviews on Consumer Decision-Making in the Hospitality Sector.” Journal of the School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies, ISSN: 0972-9682, Series 27, Book No. 03, pp. 57–64.
Aman Sharma, Shaista Mohi-ud Din, Tajinder Kaur (2025). “Sustainable Tourism and Hotel Industry in J&K: An Analysis of Stakeholder Perception.” International Research Journal of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies. DOI: https://irjhis.com/review.aspx?paper=IRJHIS2507017
Aman Sharma, Atanu Bhattacharya, Tajinder Kaur (2025). “Bridging the Attrition Gap: The Impact of HR Strategies on Employer–Employee Relations in FHRAI-Registered Hotels in Kolkata.” International Research Journal of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies. DOI: https://irjhis.com/review.aspx?paper=IRJHIS2504026
Book Chapters:
• “The Role of Technology in Facilitating and Regulating Prenatal Tourism” in Exploration of Prenatal Tourism and Birthright Citizenship. DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-8206-6.ch011
• “Mapping the Research Trends of Halal Tourism: A Bibliometric Approach” in Global Sustainable Practices in Gastronomic Tourism. DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-7096-4.ch022
• “Millets Recipes” in The Miracles of Millets, IHM Jodhpur (2023). ISBN: 978-81-19079-66-7
• “Awareness and Adoption of Millets in Daily Life” in The Miracles of Millets, IHM Jodhpur (2023). ISBN: 978-81-19079-66-7
Research Papers Presented:
• National Seminar on “Pilgrimage Tourism in Kaveri Delta Region”, ICSSR, Central University of Tamil Nadu (Nov 2022).
• 2nd International Convention on Green Environment, Technology & Entrepreneurship (ICGETI-2022), Amity University Rajasthan.
• International Seminar on “Making New India: Insights from Bhagavad Gita” (Dec 2018).
• International Conference on “Skill Development for Youth in India”, MM University, Mullana (March 2018).
Seminars / Conferences / FDPs Attended:
• International Conference on Ethics, Equity and Empowerment, IIICR (Dec 2025).
• FDP on Enhancing Scholarly Writing & Publication Skills, Desh Bhagat University (June 2025).
• FDP on Emerging Trends in Hospitality Industry, Desh Bhagat University (Jan 2025).
• ICSSR Sponsored National Seminars (2025).
• Multiple National & International Conferences, FDPs, and Webinars (2016–2024).
Key Professional Responsibilities:
• Head of Department
• Training & Placement Head
• Coordinator – AICTE Compliance Report
• Coordinator – NAAC Compliance Report
• Paper Setter for UG Tourism & Hotel Management Courses (Various Universities)
• External Examiner for UG Programs
• Member, Organizing Committees (Research, Sports, Academic Events)
Journal: International Research Journal of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
DOI: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/11.2025-98275982/IRJHIS2511019
Publication Date: 2025
Title: Regional Cuisine as a Tool to Destination Development: A Study on Himachal Pradesh
Journal: Annals of Forest Research
DOI: Not specified
Publication Date: 2022
Title: Culinary Tourism & Himachal Cuisine: A Study of Local Cuisine at Selected Destinations in Himachal Pradesh
Journal: Sambodhi (UGC Care Journal)
Publication Date: 2022
Publications Summary:
• Scopus Indexed Papers: 4
• UGC Care Journal Papers: 1
• Edited Book Chapters: 9
• National Research Journal Papers: 3
• National Journal Papers: 9
• International Journal Papers: 2
• Textbook Published: 1
• Edited Book (Under Process): 1
• Patent Design: Under Process
Aman Sharma, Shaista Mohi-ud Din, Tajinder Kaur (2025). “Assessing Awareness of Sustainable Tourism among Stakeholders in Kashmir: A Cross-Sectional Study.” International Research Journal of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies. DOI: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/11.2025-98275982/IRJHIS2511019
Aman Sharma, Rupinder Kaur, Ravi Parkash, Deepali Indora, Dilbag Singh (2025). “A Study on the Factors Influencing Consumer Preferences for Metro Kiosk Foods in Delhi.” Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Innovation and Regenerative Trends in Tourism and Hospitality Industry (IRTTHI 2025), Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research, Vol. 343. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-799-1_20
Aman Sharma, Sanjay Panday (2025). “Investigating the Interplay of Innovation in Restaurants, Customer Participation and Higher Price Willingness.” Advances in Research Journal, Volume 2, Issue 5, November 2025.
Aman Sharma, Puneet Jambala, Tajinder Kaur (2025). “The Implications of Social Media on Customer Relationship Management and the Hospitality Industry.” International Research Journal of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies. DOI: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/11.2025-13617375/IRJHIS2511022
Aman Sharma, Puneet Jambala (2025). “The Influence of Social Media Reviews on Consumer Decision-Making in the Hospitality Sector.” Journal of the School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies, ISSN: 0972-9682, Series 27, Book No. 03, pp. 57–64.
Aman Sharma, Shaista Mohi-ud Din, Tajinder Kaur (2025). “Sustainable Tourism and Hotel Industry in J&K: An Analysis of Stakeholder Perception.” International Research Journal of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies. DOI: https://irjhis.com/review.aspx?paper=IRJHIS2507017
Aman Sharma, Atanu Bhattacharya, Tajinder Kaur (2025). “Bridging the Attrition Gap: The Impact of HR Strategies on Employer–Employee Relations in FHRAI-Registered Hotels in Kolkata.” International Research Journal of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies. DOI: https://irjhis.com/review.aspx?paper=IRJHIS2504026
Book Chapters:
• “The Role of Technology in Facilitating and Regulating Prenatal Tourism” in Exploration of Prenatal Tourism and Birthright Citizenship. DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-8206-6.ch011
• “Mapping the Research Trends of Halal Tourism: A Bibliometric Approach” in Global Sustainable Practices in Gastronomic Tourism. DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-7096-4.ch022
• “Millets Recipes” in The Miracles of Millets, IHM Jodhpur (2023). ISBN: 978-81-19079-66-7
• “Awareness and Adoption of Millets in Daily Life” in The Miracles of Millets, IHM Jodhpur (2023). ISBN: 978-81-19079-66-7
Research Papers Presented:
• National Seminar on “Pilgrimage Tourism in Kaveri Delta Region”, ICSSR, Central University of Tamil Nadu (Nov 2022).
• 2nd International Convention on Green Environment, Technology & Entrepreneurship (ICGETI-2022), Amity University Rajasthan.
• International Seminar on “Making New India: Insights from Bhagavad Gita” (Dec 2018).
• International Conference on “Skill Development for Youth in India”, MM University, Mullana (March 2018).
Seminars / Conferences / FDPs Attended:
• International Conference on Ethics, Equity and Empowerment, IIICR (Dec 2025).
• FDP on Enhancing Scholarly Writing & Publication Skills, Desh Bhagat University (June 2025).
• FDP on Emerging Trends in Hospitality Industry, Desh Bhagat University (Jan 2025).
• ICSSR Sponsored National Seminars (2025).
• Multiple National & International Conferences, FDPs, and Webinars (2016–2024).
Key Professional Responsibilities:
• Head of Department
• Training & Placement Head
• Coordinator – AICTE Compliance Report
• Coordinator – NAAC Compliance Report
• Paper Setter for UG Tourism & Hotel Management Courses (Various Universities)
• External Examiner for UG Programs
• Member, Organizing Committees (Research, Sports, Academic Events)