Dr. Rupinder Kaur Sharma
Associate Professor & Head, Department of Hotel Management, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India
IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-HM-PB-IND-2026-2249
Profile Summary
Dr. Rupinder Kaur Sharma is an academic professional in Hotel Management and Tourism, currently working as Associate Professor and Head of Department (Academic), School of Hotel Management & Tourism at Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab. She holds a Ph.D. in Hotel Management from Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana (Ambala), with her doctoral research titled “Impact of Regional Cuisine on Tourist Gastronomic Satisfaction – Empirical Study on Local Places of Haryana.”
She has extensive teaching and administrative experience, having served as HOD and Assistant Professor at multiple reputed institutions including RPETGI Karnal, Ganpati Institute of Hotel Management, D.A.V College for Girls (Yamuna Nagar), and Kurukshetra University.
Dr. Sharma has a strong research background with publications in Scopus-indexed journals, Web of Science journals, national and international journals, edited books, and one published textbook. She has also presented numerous papers at national and international conferences. Her academic interests include gastronomy tourism, regional cuisine, sustainable tourism, food production, and hospitality management. She is an active member of the Indian Federation of Culinary Association – Chef Guild of India.
Subject Matter Expertise
Subject Matter Expertise
STEM
– Food Science – Food & Beverage Development
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law
– Business – Business Education
Social Science & Humanities
– Public Policy & Administration – Tourism
STEM
– Food Science – Food & Beverage Development
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law
– Business – Business Education
Social Science & Humanities
– Public Policy & Administration – Tourism
Mentorship Offered
Services Offered
Research
– Market Research
– Scientific and Technical Research
Writing
– Technical Writing
Training & Instruction
– Skills Training
Research
– Market Research
– Scientific and Technical Research
Writing
– Technical Writing
Training & Instruction
– Skills Training
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Rupinder Kaur Sharma has over a decade of academic experience in Hotel Management and Tourism. She has served as Associate Professor, Head of Department, Assistant Professor, Academic Coordinator, External Examiner, and Paper Setter across multiple universities and institutes. Her roles have included teaching, academic administration, AICTE compliance coordination, organizing faculty development programmes, conferences, and departmental events.
Work Experience
Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Job Title: Associate Professor & HOD (Academic), School of Hotel Management & Tourism
Description: Academic leadership, teaching, research supervision, organizing FDPs, conferences, and departmental coordination activities.
Duration: Not Specified – Present
RPETGI, Bastara – Karnal
Job Title: HOD / Assistant Professor (Department of Hotel Management)
Description: Departmental leadership and teaching responsibilities.
Duration: March 2021 – January 2024
D.A.V College for Girls, Yamuna Nagar
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching and academic responsibilities.
Duration: Nov 2020 – Feb 2021
Ganpati Institute of Hotel Management, Marwa-Kalan, Bilaspur, Haryana
Job Title: HOD / Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching and departmental administration.
Duration: July 2018 – March 2020
D.A.V College for Girls, Yamuna Nagar
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching and academic duties.
Duration: Jan 2016 – May 2018
Ganpati Institute of Hotel Management, Bilaspur
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching responsibilities in Hotel Management.
Duration: July 2013 – Dec 2015
Department of Tourism & Hotel Management, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching and academic activities in Tourism & Hotel Management.
Duration: Oct 2009 – March 2013
Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Job Title: Associate Professor & HOD (Academic), School of Hotel Management & Tourism
Description: Academic leadership, teaching, research supervision, organizing FDPs, conferences, and departmental coordination activities.
Duration: Not Specified – Present
RPETGI, Bastara – Karnal
Job Title: HOD / Assistant Professor (Department of Hotel Management)
Description: Departmental leadership and teaching responsibilities.
Duration: March 2021 – January 2024
D.A.V College for Girls, Yamuna Nagar
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching and academic responsibilities.
Duration: Nov 2020 – Feb 2021
Ganpati Institute of Hotel Management, Marwa-Kalan, Bilaspur, Haryana
Job Title: HOD / Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching and departmental administration.
Duration: July 2018 – March 2020
D.A.V College for Girls, Yamuna Nagar
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching and academic duties.
Duration: Jan 2016 – May 2018
Ganpati Institute of Hotel Management, Bilaspur
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching responsibilities in Hotel Management.
Duration: July 2013 – Dec 2015
Department of Tourism & Hotel Management, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching and academic activities in Tourism & Hotel Management.
Duration: Oct 2009 – March 2013
Educational Summary
Dr. Rupinder Kaur Sharma holds a Ph.D. in Hotel Management along with MBA (Hospitality), Master of Hotel Management, a 3-year Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology, and a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Education
Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana (Ambala)
Degree: Ph.D.
Field: Hotel Management
Duration: Not Specified
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
Degree: MBA
Field: Hospitality
Duration: Not Specified
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
Degree: MHM (Master of Hotel Management)
Field: Hotel Management
Duration: Not Specified
MMIHM&CT Mullana
Degree: 3-Year Diploma
Field: Hotel Management & Catering Technology
Duration: Not Specified
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
Degree: B.A
Field: Not Specified
Duration: Not Specified
Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana (Ambala)
Degree: Ph.D.
Field: Hotel Management
Duration: Not Specified
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
Degree: MBA
Field: Hospitality
Duration: Not Specified
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
Degree: MHM (Master of Hotel Management)
Field: Hotel Management
Duration: Not Specified
MMIHM&CT Mullana
Degree: 3-Year Diploma
Field: Hotel Management & Catering Technology
Duration: Not Specified
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
Degree: B.A
Field: Not Specified
Duration: Not Specified
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Rupinder Kaur Sharma has been recognized for excellence in research, teaching, and academic leadership. She received the Best Research Paper Award (2025) at an International Conference for her work on disaster preparedness in North Kashmir. She has also been honored with the Best Teacher of the Department (2023) and an Award for Academic Excellence (2024). Additionally, she has earned appreciation for organizing FDPs, contributing to international and national academic events, and for her contribution to education, including recognition by Dainik Jagran (2018).
Awards & Recognitions
Title: Best Research Paper Award – “Built-up Exposure and the Role of Stakeholders in Disaster Preparedness in North Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir”
Issued By: B.S. Abdur Rehman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology (2-Day International Conference)
Issue Date: 12–13 November 2025
Title: Appreciation Award – Convener of FDP (One Week)
Issued By: SOHMT, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Issue Date: January 2025
Title: Appreciation Letter – Active Organizing Member (4th International North Zone Symposium of Anatomy)
Issued By: Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Issue Date: 27–28 February 2024
Title: Appreciation Letter – Hospitality Services (National Seminar – ICSSR)
Issued By: Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Issue Date: 30–31 January 2025
Title: Award of Appreciation for Academic Excellence
Issued By: Desh Bhagat University
Issue Date: 2024
Title: Best Teacher of the Department
Issued By: RPETGI Karnal
Issue Date: 2023
Title: Honor for Contribution in the Field of Education (Female Employee)
Issued By: Dainik Jagran, Yamuna Nagar
Issue Date: 2018
Title: Best Research Paper Award – “Built-up Exposure and the Role of Stakeholders in Disaster Preparedness in North Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir”
Issued By: B.S. Abdur Rehman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology (2-Day International Conference)
Issue Date: 12–13 November 2025
Title: Appreciation Award – Convener of FDP (One Week)
Issued By: SOHMT, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Issue Date: January 2025
Title: Appreciation Letter – Active Organizing Member (4th International North Zone Symposium of Anatomy)
Issued By: Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Issue Date: 27–28 February 2024
Title: Appreciation Letter – Hospitality Services (National Seminar – ICSSR)
Issued By: Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Issue Date: 30–31 January 2025
Title: Award of Appreciation for Academic Excellence
Issued By: Desh Bhagat University
Issue Date: 2024
Title: Best Teacher of the Department
Issued By: RPETGI Karnal
Issue Date: 2023
Title: Honor for Contribution in the Field of Education (Female Employee)
Issued By: Dainik Jagran, Yamuna Nagar
Issue Date: 2018
Publication Summary
Dr. Rupinder Kaur Sharma has published research papers in Scopus-indexed journals, Web of Science journals, edited books, and national and international journals. Her research areas include gastronomy tourism, regional cuisine, sustainable tourism, halal tourism, food consumption behavior, hospitality industry trends, and sustainable development. She also has papers under process in reputed international journals and publishers.
Under Process
Title: Net-Positive Food and Beverage Systems: From Farm-to-Fork to Farm-Back Philosophy
Journal: Atlantis Journal (Scopus)
Institution/Event: International Conference at Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab
Expected Publication: February 2026
Title: Sustainable Development & Its Contribution in Gastronomy
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers Pte. Ltd.
Expected Publication: 2025
Title: Virtual Tourism as a Game Changer for Sustainable Destination Branding – A Case Study on Selected Places of Himachal Pradesh
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers Pte. Ltd.
Expected Publication: 2025
Published Papers
Title: A Study on the Factors Influencing Consumer Preferences for Metro Kiosk Foods in Delhi
Journal: Atlantis Journal (Scopus)
Institution: Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab
Publication Year: 2025
Title: Mapping the Research Trends of Halal Tourism: A Bibliometric Approach
Book Title: Global Sustainable Practices in Gastronomic Tourism (Edited Book, Scopus Indexed)
Publication Year: 2024
Title: Culinary Tourism – An Empirical Study in Haryana
Journal: Atlantis Journal (Scopus)
Institution: Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab
Publication Year: 2024
Title: Role of Ethics & Spirituality Behaviour in Promoting Green Marketing for Sustainable Development in Tourism
Journal: Global Journal on Recent Advancement in Business Forecasting & Marketing Intelligence
ISBN: 2581-4168
Institution: CT University, Ludhiana, Punjab
Publication Year: 2024
Title: Published Recipes in “The Miracles of Millets” (A Tribute to International Year of Millets 2023)
Institution: IHM, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
ISBN: 978-81-19079-66-7
Publication Year: 2023
Title: Awareness and Adoption of Millets in Daily Life
Book: The Miracles of Millets (Edited Book)
Institution: IHM, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Publication Year: 2023
Title: Gastronomy Satisfaction of a Destination Viability in Haryana
Journal: European Chemical Bulletin (Scopus Indexed)
ISSN: 2063-5346
Publication Year: July 2023
Title: Savour Haryana: A Study of Gastronomy Tourism in Sonipat, Karnal and Ambala
Book: Edited Book, Chandigarh University
ISBN: 978-81-963223-3-5
Publisher: ThyInk, Kurukshetra
Publication Year: June 2023
Title: A Micro Study on Fast Food Consumption Among Students
Book: Edited Book, Central University, Tamil Nadu
ISBN: 978-93-56403-99-4
Publisher: Bloomsbury India, New Delhi
Publication Year: June 2023
Title: The Role of Haryanvi Food in Destination Branding
Journal: Annals of Forest Research (Web of Science)
ISSN: 18448135
Publication Year: October 2022
Title: The Importance of Regional Food in Gastronomy Tourism – A Case Study on Haryanvi Food
Journal: Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship (UGC Journal)
ISSN: 2229-5348
Publication Year: December 2022
Title: Health and Safety Trends in Hospitality Sector – Post Covid-19
Book: Edited Book, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab
ISBN: 978-93-912260-44-6
Publisher: Eureka Publication, Maharashtra/Malaysia
Publication Year: September 2022
Title: Emerging Trends in Hospitality Industry
Journal: National Research Journal of Social Sciences
Publisher: D.A.V College for Girls, Yamuna Nagar
Publication Year: January 2021
Title: The Importance of Regional Food in Tourism Industry
Journal: COHERENCE
Publisher: D.A.V College for Girls, Yamuna Nagar
Publication Year: February 2021
Title: Food Tourism for Sustainable Growth: A Study of Punjabi Food Preferences Among Indian Tourists Visiting in Haryana
Publisher: Neha Publishers & Distributors, Delhi
ISBN: 978-93-80318-41-7
Institution: Punjab University, Chandigarh
Publication Year: February 2013
Title: Net-Positive Food and Beverage Systems: From Farm-to-Fork to Farm-Back Philosophy
Journal: Atlantis Journal (Scopus)
Institution/Event: International Conference at Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab
Expected Publication: February 2026
Title: Sustainable Development & Its Contribution in Gastronomy
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers Pte. Ltd.
Expected Publication: 2025
Title: Virtual Tourism as a Game Changer for Sustainable Destination Branding – A Case Study on Selected Places of Himachal Pradesh
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers Pte. Ltd.
Expected Publication: 2025
Published Papers
Title: A Study on the Factors Influencing Consumer Preferences for Metro Kiosk Foods in Delhi
Journal: Atlantis Journal (Scopus)
Institution: Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab
Publication Year: 2025
Title: Mapping the Research Trends of Halal Tourism: A Bibliometric Approach
Book Title: Global Sustainable Practices in Gastronomic Tourism (Edited Book, Scopus Indexed)
Publication Year: 2024
Title: Culinary Tourism – An Empirical Study in Haryana
Journal: Atlantis Journal (Scopus)
Institution: Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab
Publication Year: 2024
Title: Role of Ethics & Spirituality Behaviour in Promoting Green Marketing for Sustainable Development in Tourism
Journal: Global Journal on Recent Advancement in Business Forecasting & Marketing Intelligence
ISBN: 2581-4168
Institution: CT University, Ludhiana, Punjab
Publication Year: 2024
Title: Published Recipes in “The Miracles of Millets” (A Tribute to International Year of Millets 2023)
Institution: IHM, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
ISBN: 978-81-19079-66-7
Publication Year: 2023
Title: Awareness and Adoption of Millets in Daily Life
Book: The Miracles of Millets (Edited Book)
Institution: IHM, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Publication Year: 2023
Title: Gastronomy Satisfaction of a Destination Viability in Haryana
Journal: European Chemical Bulletin (Scopus Indexed)
ISSN: 2063-5346
Publication Year: July 2023
Title: Savour Haryana: A Study of Gastronomy Tourism in Sonipat, Karnal and Ambala
Book: Edited Book, Chandigarh University
ISBN: 978-81-963223-3-5
Publisher: ThyInk, Kurukshetra
Publication Year: June 2023
Title: A Micro Study on Fast Food Consumption Among Students
Book: Edited Book, Central University, Tamil Nadu
ISBN: 978-93-56403-99-4
Publisher: Bloomsbury India, New Delhi
Publication Year: June 2023
Title: The Role of Haryanvi Food in Destination Branding
Journal: Annals of Forest Research (Web of Science)
ISSN: 18448135
Publication Year: October 2022
Title: The Importance of Regional Food in Gastronomy Tourism – A Case Study on Haryanvi Food
Journal: Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship (UGC Journal)
ISSN: 2229-5348
Publication Year: December 2022
Title: Health and Safety Trends in Hospitality Sector – Post Covid-19
Book: Edited Book, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab
ISBN: 978-93-912260-44-6
Publisher: Eureka Publication, Maharashtra/Malaysia
Publication Year: September 2022
Title: Emerging Trends in Hospitality Industry
Journal: National Research Journal of Social Sciences
Publisher: D.A.V College for Girls, Yamuna Nagar
Publication Year: January 2021
Title: The Importance of Regional Food in Tourism Industry
Journal: COHERENCE
Publisher: D.A.V College for Girls, Yamuna Nagar
Publication Year: February 2021
Title: Food Tourism for Sustainable Growth: A Study of Punjabi Food Preferences Among Indian Tourists Visiting in Haryana
Publisher: Neha Publishers & Distributors, Delhi
ISBN: 978-93-80318-41-7
Institution: Punjab University, Chandigarh
Publication Year: February 2013