A dynamic professional with expertise spanning across industry, research, academic, and administrative domains with a flair for modern methodologies while adhering to quality standards. An esteemed academician having the distinction of being associated with important academic bodies, committees, and cells of the University of Mumbai as well as professional associations. Before joining St. Francis Institute of Management & Research, Dr. Purohit was associated with Parle Tilak Vidyalaya Association’s Institute of Management (PTVAIM) as Director. PTVAIM has achieved many feats during his tenure. Before this, he served few renowned management institutes as a director. His stint with MCX, India’s no.1 commodity exchange, facilitated him writing research articles and reports on commodities and other economic issues. He was part of the study team that executed the United Nation’s [UNCTAD] funded project. He has successfully managed packaging solutions to the varied needs of multinational clients, such as Reliance Industries, Telco, M&M, Bayer, Telco, Hoechst, Aventis, Raychem, Blue Star, and ITC among others. Dr. Purohit played an instrumental role in conducting corporate interactions of students with industry icons like Mr. Ratan Tata, Mr. Keshub Mahindra, Dr. Anji Reddy, Mr. Sajjan Jindal and Dr. Verghese Kurian among many notable dignitaries.
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1. Successfully completed an online 5-days workshop on Financial Models Using Analytics & also completing Home Based Assignment by AIMS (Association of Indian Management Schools).
2. Successfully completed an online 5-days workshop on “Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education” organized by AICTE.
3. Successfully completed a workshop on “National Education Policy 2020-Knowledge Series Transforming Higher Education: Structure and Processes” by ASSOCHAM India.
Dr. Purohit’s core competency lies in his tremendous organisational skills, which are exemplified by the various events that he has organized in terms of training programmes, including an international training programme, and seminars. He is often invited in a capacity of Key-note Speaker, Guest of Honour, Guest Speaker at various conferences, seminars, workshops, etc.
Dr. Purohit is also a former member of Board of Colleges and University Development (B.C.U.D.) in the University of Mumbai. He was a Member of Ad-hoc Board of Studies in Management and has contributed significantly towards the syllabus revision of MMS course in the area of Marketing. He is a recognised guide to Ph.D. students in the subject of Management Studies and an External Examiner/ Referee, M.Phil./Ph.D. at renowned B Schools.
Recognizing his contribution to the field of academics, “Outstanding Contribution to Education” award was conferred upon Dr. Purohit at 23rd BSA (Business School Affaire) & Dewang Mehta National Education Award on November 28, 2015. He is also a recipient of “Best Director of the Year” 2018 award by Computer Society of India.
Nearly 28 years of rich expertise spanning across industry, research, academic, and administrative domains with a flair for modern methodologies while adhering to quality standards.
| S.No | Article | Publication/ Presentation |
| 1 | Electric Vehicles and Attitude of Metropolitan Consumers | PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology 18(7) (2021) E-ISSN 1567-214X, (Pgs 2415 – 2424), SCOPUS Indexed Journal |
| 2 | An Empirical Study of Online Consumer Behaviour for Apparel and Electronics Segment | Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications, Special Issue Volume 14 Number (5) 2021 on Innovative Research on Management, Sciences and Technology, an international peer reviewed Open Access Journal, indexed by Thomson Reuters, Now Clarivate Analytics USA, P-ISSN 0974-6455, E-ISSN 2321-4007, Pgs 113-117, UGC CARE approved journal. |
| 3 | Stress Faced by Homemakers due to Online Mode of Education and Work from Home by Family Members during COVID-19 Pandemic | Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications, Special Issue Volume 14 Number (5) 2021 on Innovative Research on Management, Sciences and Technology, an international peer reviewed Open Access Journal, indexed by Thomson Reuters, Now Clarivate Analytics USA, P-ISSN 0974-6455, E-ISSN 2321-4007, Pgs 61-66, UGC CARE approved journal. |
| 4 | Supply Chain Gaps In After Sales Services with Special focus on Consumer Durables: A Study | Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications, Special Issue Volume 13 Number (15) 2020 on Emerging Research on Management, Sciences and Technology, an international peer reviewed Open Access Journal, indexed by Thomson Reuters, Now Clarivate Analytics USA, P-ISSN 0974-6455, E-ISSN 2321-4007, Pgs 347-353, UGC CARE approved journal. |
| 5 | An Analytical Study on Post Pandemic Economic Challenges and Opportunities in India | Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications, Special Issue Volume 13 Number (15) 2020 on Emerging Research on Management, Sciences and Technology, an international peer reviewed Open Access Journal, indexed by Thomson Reuters, Now Clarivate Analytics USA, P-ISSN 0974-6455, E-ISSN 2321-4007, (Pgs 343-346), UGC CARE approved journal. |
| 6 | Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Human Resource | SHODH SARITA Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, an International Multi-disciplinary Quarterly Bilingual Peer Reviewed Referred Research Journal, approved UGC CARE, Vol. 7, Issue 25, January-March 2020, ISSN: 2348-2397 (Pgs 37-40). |
| 7 | Relevance of Johari Window in Enhancing Emotional Intelligence | International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, UGC Approved (Journal No: 43602), Vol. 6, Issue 2, June 2019, E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138. |
| 8 | Relevance of People’s Skills for a Successful Career as a Scientist | International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research, UGC Approved (Journal No: 63571), Vol. 06, Issue 2 (XXXVI), April-June 2019 Part -3 ISSN: 2394-7780 (Pgs 250-252) |
| 9 | Role of Emotional Intelligence in Performance of a Salesperson. | International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research, UGC Approved (Journal No: 63571), Vol. 06, Issue 2 (VII), April-June 2019 Part -3 ISSN: 2394-7780 (Pgs 154-157) |
| 10 | Green Car: A Study of Customer’s Preference | International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR) Journal of Business and Management at 2nd International Conference on “Innovative Business Practices and Sustainability in VUCA World” on April 6 & 7, 2018. E-ISSN 2278-487X, Vol. 2 p-ISSN 2319-7668 (Pgs 25-30) |
| 11 | TQM Solutions to B2C E- Commerce Problems (PA) | published at 6th National Conference on “Innovation: A Catalyst to Business” organized by Anjuman-I-Islam’s Allana Institute of Management Studies on March 24, 2015 in their Research Journal – “Innovation Management” Vol.1, Issue I, January – June 2015 (Pages 75-81) |
| 12 | Can Stakeholders in Natural Rubber Hedge in Crude Oil? An ex-ante Analysis | Working Paper No.3, Takshashila Academia of Economic Research, MCX, May 2009. |
| 13 | An Indicative Exposition of Two aspects of Chana Trading in India: Price Volatility—Pay-off Dynamics, and Hedge Transfer in Futures Contract | N. Ghosh, and Harish Purohit (2009), in Pavaskar, M. (ed.) Readings in Futures Markets: Effects of Futures Markets in Agricultural Commodities (Mumbai: TAER). [Book Chapter]. Presented the said paper in a national level seminar organized by MCX Academia of Economic Research (MAER) in association with the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics (ISAE) and the Department of Economics of the University of Mumbai at Kalina Campus, University of Mumbai on 28th September 2007 (Sponsor: ICICI) and subsequently accepted as a Book Chapter (Sponsor: NABARD). |
| 14 | Role of Teachers in Fostering Quality in Higher Education | National Level Seminar organised (August 25th & 26th, 2006) by H.R. College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai, in association with Crompton Greaves Limited, on the occasion of the University of Mumbai's Sesqui-Centennial Celebrations |
| 15 | Black Diamond: Economic Boon, Ecological Bane | It talks about coal’s contribution in CO2 emission and put forward the environmental concerns before the world economy. Also, focuses on the global supply and demand of coal, along with India’s rising dependence on imported coal on the prominence of infrastructure demand. The only National level journal in commodity market, Commodity Vision: A journal of Takshashila Academia of Economic Research, Volume 4, Issue2, September 2010. (Pgs 111-117). |
| 16 | Population, Development, and Climate Change: Apocalypse Now? | It focuses on population growth and its relation with climate change and looks at sustainable natural resource utilization in light of rapidly rising urbanization in emerging economies. The only National level journal in commodity market, Commodity Vision: A journal of Takshashila Academia of Economic Research, Volume 3, Issue 6, May 2010. (Pgs 70-78). |
| 17 | Optimism of the Indian Industry: How Long will it Last?: | An evaluation of India’s current Industrial landscape and identifying growth trend and challenges ahead of the forthcoming Economic survey and the Budget. The only National level journal in commodity market, Commodity Vision: A journal of Takshashila Academia of Economic Research, Volume 3, Issue 4, January 2010. (Pgs 58 – 64). |
| 18 | Is Small “Beautiful”?: Potential for SME Exchange in India | A study highlighting various problems faced by SMEs and a strong need for developing SME Exchange in India. Also, understanding SEBI’s initiative while identifying few SME Exchanges worldwide getting various policy support by their governments. The only National level journal in commodity market, Commodity Vision: A journal of Takshashila Academia of Economic Research, Volume 3, Issue 3, Nov-Dec 2009. (Pgs 21 – 27). |
| 19 | Maze of Maize: An Indian Perspective | A study examining the fundamentals driving the market for maize and critically evaluating policy measures initiated by the Government of India. The only National level journal in commodity market, Commodity Vision: A journal of Takshashila Academia of Economic Research, Volume 3, Issue 4, January- February 2010. (Pgs 106 – 110). |
| 20 | Price Dynamics of Natural Rubber in India | A study examining price volatility in rubber using time series data and providing alternate hedging strategies to market participants in light of ban in rubber futures contract. The only National level journal in commodity market, Commodity Vision: A journal of Takshashila Academia of Economic Research, Volume 2, Issue 4, April–June 2009. (Pgs 58-62). |
| 21 | Tin: An Essential, Albeit Small, Commodity | A study encompassing the global fundamental drivers of Tin and its importance in the base metals complex. The only National level journal in commodity market, Commodity Vision: A journal of Takshashila Academia of Economic Research, Volume 2, Issue 3, January-March 2009. (Pgs 70 – 75). |
| 22 | Natural Gas: Energy Booster to Sustain Economic Growth in India | A study highlighting an alternate energy source for the Indian economy in light of tightening crude oil supply worldwide. The only National level journal in commodity market, Commodity Vision: A journal of Takshashila Academia of Economic Research, Volume 2, Issue 3, Januray-March2009. (Pgs 107 – 118). |
| 23 | Dynamics of Global Production and Consumption of Major Oilseeds | An analysis of Global supply-demand dynamics for the oilseed complex, mainly highlighting the supply-demand imbalances and its effect on global prices. The only National level journal in commodity market, Commodity Vision: A journal of Takshashila Academia of Economic Research, Volume 2, Issue2, October-December 2008. (Pgs 72 – 84). |
| 24 | Indian Newsprint Makers: Reeling Under Pressure | Commodity Vision – The only National level journal in commodity market, A journal of Takshashila Academia of Economic Research, Volume 2, Issue1, July-September 2008. (Pgs 96 -102). |
| 25 | Training: An Important Aspect of Growing Commodity Markets in India | Commodity Vision – The only National level journal in commodity market, Commodity Vision: A journal of Takshashila Academia of Economic Research, Volume 1, Issue1, July 2007. (Pgs 102 – 104). |
