Dr. Richa Mandan

(I/C) Director

PhD, MA (Economics), BA (Economics) 

Date of Joining: 11.01.2018 

Experience
  • Currently working as an (I/C) Director at LJ School of Management Studies, Ahmedabad affiliated with LJ University.

Teaching Experience: 15.6 Years

Corporate Experience: 06 Months

Majors Degrees

  • Ph.D. 

  • B.Ed.

  • MA (Economics) 

  • BA (Economics) 


Online Certified Courses

  • NA 

Subjects taught: Undergraduates (Integrated MBA)

  • Managerial Economics

  • Macroeconomic

  • Indian Economics

  • Research Methodology


Subjects taught: Postgraduates (Integrated MBA)

  • International Economics

  • Rural marketing

Awards/Achievements

  • 2nd Rank in Gujarat University in MA (Economics)

  • 2nd Rank in Gujarat University in BA (Economics)

Journal/Conference/Chapter Publication

Journal Publications

  • Dutta S. & Mandan R.,  (2020),  Published  on “Onion dehydration industry in Gujarat state of India: issues of competitiveness, expansion and diversification” in International Journal of Economics and Business Research published by published by Inderscience Publishers, Volume-20, Issue 2.

  • Mandan R., Maquin N. & Vaishnav A., (2019), published in Conference proceedings, titled: Importance of Coastal Economy: Key Economics Issues, at 22nd Nirma International Conference on Management on Business, Economy and Environment: ‘The New Normal’, organized by Institute of Management of Nirma University

  • Mandan R., (Sep. 2017), published on “Factors Shaping and De-Shaping the Development of Food Processing Industry in India” in UGC Approved International Journal of Advanced Research and Review, Volume-2, Issue 9.

  • Matta R., (Dec. 2016), published on “Scope of Development of Food Processing Industry in the Developing Nations” in UGC Approved International Journal of Advanced and Innovative Research (2278-7844)/ 21 / Volume 5 Issue 12.

  • Mandan R. & Saxena N., (August 2015), published on “Commodity Market & Sugar Trading: Operation Mechanism, Need for Regulations and Volatility in Sugar Prices” in Commonwealth Journal of Commerce and Management Research in Vol. 2, Issue 8.

Book Chapters:

  • Suggala S., Mandan, R., & Unadkat, P., Mukunk, D., (2021), “Medkart: Contemplating the business strategy”, “Mukund, Dixit (ed) in the book of Case Studies” (Under Publication)

  • Mandan R. (2021), “Growth in Indian Industry in the Aftermath of Covid-19 Outbreak”, Covid-19 Socio-Economic Crisis in India. Anu Books Publishers & Distributers . Pg. 167-181 

Conference Papers:

  • Presented a paper on January 17-19, 2019, titled: Importance of Coastal Economy: Key Economics Issues, at 22nd Nirma International Conference on Management on Business, Economy and Environment: ‘The New Normal’, organized by Institute of Management of Nirma University.

  • Presented a Paper on November, 8-9, 2014, titled: Commodity Market & Sugar Trading: Association, Lucknow Operation Mechanism-Need for Regulation and Volatility in Sugar Prices, at 37th National Conference and International Seminar organized by University of Lucknow and Indian Accounting branch, November, 8-9, 2014.

  •          Participated in Systematic Literature Review workshop conducted by Justin Paul of Journal of Consumer Studies and organised by School of Management Studies, LJ University on 11th Jan. 2024

  •          Participated in the workshop on Quantitative Research Methodology organised by School of Management Studies, LJ University on 8th to 13th July, 2024··

  •         Attended Intellectus_2018 a workshop on ‘Art & Skill of Teaching & Writing Case Study’ organized by LJIMS-5 Year Integrated MBA (IMBA), on 8th-9th December, 2018

  •      “XIIIth One Week Short Term Course on Research Methodology Workshop on Statistics, Economics, Management & Law” organized by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat at Ahmedabad, from 11th July 2016 to 17th July 2016
         “Interactive Program for Ph.D scholars” organized by Gujarat University, under Academic Staff College program of U. G. C at Ahmedabad from 16th Dec.2013 to 5th Jan 2014 (21 days workshop on research analysis)

  •      “Advance Business Research and Analytics” an FDP conducted by Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA) from 8th June to 18th June 2012 (11 Days workshop)

                      
                   Participated in the FDP program on Qualitative Data Analysis by Dr. Priya Shah and Effective proposal Writing for Fund Raising by Dr. Jignasu Yagnik from the Directorate of Research, LJ University

                ·         Attended Intellectus_2019 a Research Workshop on ‘Quantitative Research Techniques using Statistical Software’, organized by LJIMS-5 Year Integrated MBA (IMBA), on 8th February, 2019
                              

                      Participated in the in FDP for Building Case Writing and Teaching Competencies: A Multistage Engagement, organised by LJ MBA, School of Management Studies.

                      • Attended an International Conference on “Economics, Politics and Civil Society” on January 2-3, 2013 at Delhi School of Professional Studies and Research, Delhi.

                      • 2nd National Conference on “Managing for tomorrow-Issues and Challenges” April 14 & 15 2012 at Ahmedabad University.

                      • Attended CWDC half day workshop on “Gender Inclusitivity” organised by HLIC, Ahmedabad University on 31st Jan’2012.

                      • National level Youth Conference “Yugantar”, at M.S.University in Jan’2012.

                      Profile 

                      Dr. Richa Mandan is graduated from St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad, post-graduated from the School of Social Science and B.Ed. from Gujarat University. She did her Ph.D. in the area of Development Economics from Sardar Patel Institute of Economic and Social Research associated with Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. She has a strong academic background securing second rank in her graduation and post-graduation in economics in Gujarat University.


                      Area of Interest 

                      Research in Processed Food Industry, Area of Marketing