Faculty Members
Dr. Bilva Desai
Assistant Professor
Ph.D, MBA (Marketing), B.E. (Electrical)
Area of Interest
Entrepreneurship ,Services Marketing
Majors Degrees
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Ph. D. in Management – Awarded on the date 24th July, 2015 by Sardar Patel University(SPU), Title: “Gap Analysis of Service Quality Dimensions of Management Schools in Gujarat”.
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MBA (Marketing)
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B.E.(Electrical)
Online Certified Courses
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Project Management Professional certification (PMP)
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Start up coach certification by Udemy
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Diet and Nutrition Coach certification by Udemy
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Meditation teachers training for mindfulness, yog, chakra and meditation by spiritual light and dhyan Kendra.
Other Qualifications :Visharath in Bharat Natyam (7 years training in Classical Dance) from MUDRA School of Dance
Fifteen years (presently working) of Academic experience as an Assistant Professor at LJ Institute of Management Studies, Ahmedabad affiliated with LJ University and one year of Industry experience as an Relationship Manager with Indiabulls.
Entrepreneurial Journey
Founder of three innovative organisations “Parampara” -a theme based restaurant, “Naturally Gardens” consultancy for gardening , Mokshshil Services Pvt limited (End to end Funeral management services).Mokshshil has been Incubated with Antrapreneur –The Business Incubator and received awards, recognition and grant from Government of Gujarat
Journal
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An Assessment of the Services Quality of Gujarat Higher Education, published in Atharva a journal of Management Research.
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Service Quality Measurement for Higher Education perception of studies, Atharva a journal of Management Research.
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Strategic Business Alignment :A study of role of IT in Strategic Business Alignment in Banking sector of India, Global Research Analysis, ISSN No 2277-8160,January 2013
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Bridging the Gap Between Knowledge Strategy and information Technology a Proposed Alignment Model for Superior Organizational performance, Published in synergy a journal of management Research by SPU, Vol.13, No. 1, Jan-June 2011.
Conference
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Presented a paper on bridging the GAP between Knowledge strategy and Information Technology, at national conference on emerging trends for Technology and Management Organised by SVIT, Vasad
Case Study
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A case study on Griddle, Nolegein Journal Of Management Information System
Chapter Publication
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A case study on I Do Travels :Post Covid -19,Challenges and changes, February 2021, COVID-19: Socio-Economic Crises in India, ISBN: 978-81-948985-7-3, pp. 1 – 14. DOI: 10.31995/BOOK.AB169-J21.Chapter21
Subjects taught: Postgraduates
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Entrepreneurship
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Services Marketing
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International Business
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New Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
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Research Methodology
Achievements
Received a National Start up award in the category of Faculty led innovative start-up by Education Minister Gujarat,2017.
Participated in Policy making meet with CM,Shri Vijaybhai Rupani for Young and Innovative Entrepreneurs at CM House, Gujarat organized by Government of Gujarat in 2018.
Recipient of Most Promising Alumni Entrepreneur Award by LJMBA 2018.
Won Second Prize at LJK Start up week 24x7 organized by LJK in September 2013.
Recognized and felicitated by Government of Gujarat among top 50 start up founders from Gujarat in First Coffee Table Book launched at Vibrant Gujarat Start-up Summit -2016
Selected in Top 20 finalist of First Indian Reality Show of Funding ‘The Vault” on Times Now for Mokshshil services from more than 3,00,000 start ups across India.
Felicitation by Chief Minister Of Gujarat smt. Anandi ben Patel at Innovation Village organized by LJK and Antrapreneur –The Business Incubator.(2017)
Received Grant from Government of Gujarat for Innovative Business Idea of Funeral Management Services.
Recognized by more than 100 National, International print and digital Media for innovative start up Mokshshil services and its contribution.
Gold medallist and secured a 5th position in Top 10 of Gujarat in SSC Board and 2nd position in Ahmedabad city.
Winner of Best Terrace Garden , Best Garden Exteriors among the entire Ahmedabad in 2014, 2015.
Initiated and actively participated since inception of innovative Activity of LJMBA “Archetype-Business Model competition” over the years ,which has sensitized and inspired many young minds to become Entrepreneurs.
Worked on several Training and Consulting Assignments for Stress Management, Team building ,Creativity and Innovation for start ups.
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Participated in International seminar on “SUSTAINABLE TOURISM in Bali”, 23rd March 2018 organised by Udayana University, Management school and programme on Tourism, Bali, Indonesia.
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Participated in National Seminar on Entrepreneurship-The New Age Tune developing an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Academic Institutions on 29-30 January ,2014
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Participated in National Day Celebration of Afghanistan and Indonesia organised by Global Business Studies ,GTU,August, 2013.
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Participated in Conference meet on Business Opportunities Between Malaysia and India organised by GCCI and Malaysian chamber of commerce, August ,2014.
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Workshop on Enhancing Management Faculty Skills, December 2008
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Faculty Development Program on Creativity ,December,2009,by ICFAI
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7 Days workshop on Teaching and Research in Management ,organised by B.K.School of Business Management ,March,2009.
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Participated in 3 Days Program ,National Summit on Innovation and Technology for start –ups at Mahatma Mandir organised by DST and Government of Gujarat
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Participated in 3 days Vibrant Gujarat Start up summit ,2016,2018,2019.
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Invited as Resource person on Start –up Talkfest -2019 organised by LJIMBA.
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Participated in media knowledge seminars on Films, fashion and communications organised by A whistling Woods.
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Invited as Guest speaker by SAL Institute of Management Studies on Inspiration behind Entrepreneurship.
Contact
LJ School of Management,
LJ Campus, LJ University Road
Off. S.G. Road, Ahmedabad-382210
Phone: 9099063329
Email: bilvamdesai@gmail.com