Dr. Bhola Chourasia

Dr. Bhola Chourasia

About

Specialization:
Hospitality and Tourism

Qualification

2018

Ph.D from Mewar University, Rajasthan on the research topic " An Analytical study of customer satisfaction in Hotel Industry"(with special reference to Hotel in Ranchi and Durgapur).

2010

MTM from Madurai Kamaraj University,Madurai.

2002

3 Yrs Diploma in Hotel Management from Durgapur Society of Management Science, Durgapur(W.B).

1999 10+2 from AG Church School Purulia  (W.B)
1997 10 from DAV Public School Purulia (W.B.)

Personal Interest

watching cricket .

Working Experience

Sr.

No.

Designation

 

Organization

Period of service

 

From

To

Industry/Academic

01

Dean In charge & Associate Professor,

Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Assam down town University, Guwahati, Assam

01-08-2026

Till date

-

02

HOD cum Associate Dean & Associate Professor,

Discipline of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Assam down town University, Guwahati, Assam

01-12-2018

31-07-2026

7Yrs 8 Months

03

Vice Principal cum Associate Professor,

Bhikaji Cama Subharti College of Hotel Management, Swami   Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, UP

01-06-2016

28-11-2018

 2Yrs 5 Months 27 Days

04

Vice Principal Cum Ass. Professor,

Bhikaji Cama Subharti College of Hotel Management, Swami   Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, UP

19-01-2015

31-05-2016

1 Year 04 Months 12 Days

05

HOD Cum Lecturer,

Bhikaji Cama Subharti College of Hotel Management, Swami   Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, UP

03-11-2009

18-01-2015

 05Yrs 02 Months 15 Days

06

Lecture,

Bhikaji Cama Subharti College of Hotel Management, Swami   Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, UP

10-06-2009

02-11-2009

04 Months 22Days

07

Lecture,

IIAS School of Management, Dehradun

01-09-2008

09-06-2009

09Months 08 Days

08

Lecture,

Babu Ram Degree College, Roorkee, Uttarakhand.

10-09-2007

30-08-2008

11 Months 20Days

09

Front Office Executive,

 

Hotel Basant Vihar Palace, Bikaner,

Rajasthan.

02-03-2006

09-09-2007

01 Year 06 Months 07 Days

10

Captain,

Shree Ram International Hotel, Jodhpur, Rajasthan

18-11-2003

28-02-2006

02 Years 03 Months 10Days

11

Hotel Operational Trainee

Abhay Days Hotel, Jodhpur, Raj.

05-08-2002

17-11-2003

 1 Year 03  Months 13 Days

 

Total Years of Experience: 24 Years

 

 

Research

 

Research Paper Published: 40

  • Paper Published with ISSN: 1624-1940, Page No- 2894-2901 title ―The Impact and Future of Contactless Technology and Digital Payments in The Hospitality Industry in the Journal named Cahiers Magellanes-NS, (Web of Science), Vol. 6,Issue: 02, July-2024.
  •  Paper Published with ISSN: 2148-2403, Page No- 1110-1116 title ―The influence of emerging social media trends on the evolution of the travel and hospitality industry‖ in the Journal named Educational Administration: Theory and Practice,(Scopus), Vol. 30, Issue: 07, July-2024.
  • Paper Published with ISSN: 2581-4842, Page No- 66-78 title ―The role of social media and its impact on shaping tourist destination: a comparative study‖ in the Journal named International journal of transformation in operational & marketing management, Vol. 8, Issue: 01, March-2024.
  • Paper Published with ISSN: 0975-4954, Page No-08-16 title ―An analytical study of social media and its impact on hospitality industry a selected hotels of kamrup metro city in the Journal named Indian Journal of Applied Hospitality & Tourism Research (IJAHTR), (UGC Care List), Vol. 16, Issue: 01, Dec-2023.
  • Paper Published with ISSN: 14622815, Page No- 34-52 title ―Workplace intimidation, emotional distress and commitment to work in the hotel industry the moderating effect of compassion in the Journal named Community Practitioner,(Scopus), Vol. 20, Issue: 06, June-2023.
  •  Paper Published with ISSN: 2265-6294, Page No- 3506-3513 title ―An analytical study on the aspects that affect the food choice of millennials of NCR in the Journal named RES Militaris, (Scopus), Vol. 13, Issue: 01, March-2023.
  • Paper Published with ISSN: 1533-9211, Page No- 1956-1970 title ―Study of workforce diversity and its impact on innovations in organizations strategy building (with special reference to gender diversity in management education institutes operating in northeast region in the Journal named The Seybold Report,(Scopus), Vol. 7, Issue: 12, Dec.-2022.
  • Paper Published with ISSN: 2319-4979, Page No-694-701 title “Learners enriching the tutoring practices amidst covid-19 isolation tenure and reconstructing the structure in post pandemic World” in the Journal of Vidyabharati International Interdisciplinary Research Journal (Special Issue) (UGC Care Journal,Web of Science), Nov 2021.
  • Paper Published with ISSN: 2319-4979, Page No-694-701 title “Learners enriching the tutoring practices amidst Covid-19 isolation tenure and reconstructing the structure in post pandemic World” in the Vidyabharati International Interdisciplinary Research Journal (Special Issue) (Web of Science and UGC Care Journal), Vol.: Special, Oct 2021.
  • Paper Published with ISSN: 0022-3301, Page No-84-92 title “A study of Tourism development with reference to incipient Health centers in Guwahati metropolitan city” in the Journal of Oriental research Madras (UGC Care Journal), Vol.: Vol. XCII, No.: LXX, Oct 2021.
  • Paper Published with ISSN: 0972-7175, Page No-74-79 title “Appraisal of multiple semblances and contest within for Employed Women” in the Journal of Education: Rabindra Bharati University (UGC Care Journal), Vol.: XXIV, No. :10, Oct 2021.
  • Paper Published with ISSN: 0011-9342, Page No-15488-1549 title “Guest Satisfaction in relation to quality, taste, and presentation of food and beverages in the Star Category Hotels of Guwahati” in the Design Engineering (Scopus, UGC Care Journal), Issue 7, Sep 2021.
  • Paper Published with ISSN:2229-3620, Page No-22-26 title Umananda Devaloi: An Experience Beyond Religious Tourism in the Shodh Sanchar Bulletin (UGC Care Journal), Vol. 10 Issue 40, Oct-Dec 2020.
  • Paper Published with ISSN:2278-4632,p-85-95 title Guest satisfaction in relation to behavior of staff members during the Accommodation Process in the Star Category Hotels of Guwahati in the Juni Khyat (UGC Care Group 1 Listed Journal), Vol. 10 Issue 7 July 2020.
  • Paper Published with ISSN:2278-4632,p-121-135 title Development and emerging concerns in Culinary Tourism: a study with special reference to West Bengal. in the Juni Khyat (UGC Care Group 1 Listed Journal), Vol. 10 Issue 7 July 2020.
  • Paper Published with ISSN:2278-4632,p-11-16 title Student’s contributing to enrich the teaching process during the COVID-19 lockdown period and rejuvenate the system after its culmination in the Juni Khyat (UGC Care Group 1 Listed Journal), Vol. 10 Issue 7 July 2020.
  • Paper Published with ISSN:2320-0693,p-115-121 title Assessment of Role Conflict Faced By Working Women in the Tathapi (UGC Care Journal), Vol. 19 Issue 44 June 2020.
  • Paper Published with ISSN:2320-0693,p-46-58 title Umananda Devaloi: An Experience Beyond Religious Tourism in the Tathapi (UGC Care Journal), Vol. 19 Issue 33 June 2020.
  • Paper published in ISBN No. 978-81-94364-28-3 titled Challenges and opportunities for Tourism Industries in NER – with special highlight on Ecotourism in Assam (An Emerging and a promising door of scope and opportunity for Upliftment) in the edited book named Advanced Technologies & Innovations in Tourism & Hospitality Industry Volume 1, Dec 2019 by Bhikaji Cama Subharti Institute if Hotel Management, Subharti University, Meerut.
  • Paper published in ISBN No. 978-81-94364-28-3 titled Guest satisfaction in relation to behavior of staff members during the entire Guest cycle- A study of Guwahati Metropolitan City Hotel in the edited book named Advanced Technologies & Innovations in Tourism & Hospitality Industry Volume 2, Dec 2019 by Bhikaji Cama Subharti Institute if Hotel Management, Subharti University, Meerut.
  • Paper Published with e-ISSN: 2231-248X, p-ISSN: 2319-2194, p-239-244 titled Role of A Study of Customer Satisfaction In Hospitality Industry(with reference to Hotel in Ghaziabad and Meerut) online VSRD International Journal of Business and Management Research, Vol. VIII Issue VII July 2018
  • Paper published with ISBN 978-93-86608-25-3, pp 47-55 title Backpacker Tourism Concepts and Profiles in the edited book “Development Aspects in Tourism and Hospitality Sector” on Dec,2017
  •  Paper Published with ISBN: 978-93-86608-09-3, p-101-105 titled Preparing Hospitality industry for Cashless Economy: Buggering against the Effect of Demonetization in the edited book “Carving of Novel India” Shaping India for the 21st Century on 19 August 2017.
  • Paper Published with e-ISSN: 2231-248X, p-ISSN: 2319-2194, p-1-7 titled Role of Technology in transforming the society-a winner and losers online VSRD International Journal of Business and Management Research, Vol. VII Issue I January 2017.
  • Paper published with ISBN 978-93-85000-88-1, pp 205-226 title Natural Tourism Resources of Himachal Pradesh: A study of Potential, Constraints and Opportunities in the edited book “Challenges and Opportunities in Tourism and Hospitality Sector” on Nov,2016
  •  Paper published with ISBN 978-93-85000-88-1, pp 13-22 title Improvement of Hotel services and Quality Control for Guest Satisfaction in the edited book “Challenges and Opportunities in Tourism and Hospitality Sector” on Nov,2016
  •  Paper published with ISBN 978-93-84215-53-8, pp 201-209 title Role of Food Security in Hotel Industries and Their Benefits in the book named Indian Agriculture-Problems, Issues and Reforms.2016
  • Paper published with ISBN No.978-81-910666-7-8 , pp 816-828. titled A study to compare guest’s expectation and perceptions in relation to professionals practice in Indian hotels (A comparative study in Ranchi and Durgapur region), in The Edited Book named Tourism, , Management and Human Happiness ,First publication 2016 in Mumukshu Publication of Humanities
  • Paper Published with e-ISSN No. 2231-248X , p-2319-2194 titled Customer Satisfaction with relation to attitude and skill levels in Hotels Industry : with reference to hotels in Ranchi and Durgapur online VSRD International Journal of Business and Management Research, Vol. V Issue X Dec 2015
  • Paper Published with ISBN 978-93-85000-40-9, pp .105-112 titled An analytical proposition-why health is wealth in the Book named Emerging Trends in Hospitality and Tourism Sector in 2015
  • Paper Published with ISBN 978-93-85000-40-9, pp .105-112 titled Impact of destination marketing a source of visitors bureau in the Book named Emerging Trends in Hospitality and Tourism Sector in 2015
  • Paper published with ISSN No. 0976-5085 titled Health and Wellness-A New Hope to Tourism in The Journal named Mumukshu Journal of Humanities, Volume 7 No. 1, June 2015 by Swami Shukdevanand PG College, Shahjahanpur(U.P).
  • Paper published with ISBN No.978-81-910666-6-1 titled Check-in &Check-out of Hospitality Industry in The Edited Book named Human Development in Developing Nations, First publication 2015 in Mumukshu Publication of Humanities by Swami Shukdevanand PG College, Shahjahanpur (U.P.) on dated 26-27 Feb, 2015.
  • Paper published with ISSN No. 0976-5085 titled Role of Marketing Mix in Hospitality Industry: An Empirical Analysia of Indian Hotels in The Journal named Mumukshu Journal of Humanities, Volume 6 No. 1, June 2014 by Swami Shukdevanand PG College, Shahjahanpur(U.P).
  • Paper published with ISBN No.978-81-910666-5-4 titled Significant of Indian Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Industry in Economic Development: An Indian Experience in The Book named Economic Development with Devaluation of Non Economic Values: Poblems & Remedies, First Edition 2014 by Swami Shukdevanand PG College, Shahjahanpur (U.P.) on dated 02-03 March, 2014.
  • Paper Published with ISBN: 978-819-10666-3-0 titled Impact of Tourism & Hospitality on Employment Generation in India in The Journal named Employment Generation in Development Countries: Challenges & Opportunities by Swami Shukdevanand PG College, Shahjahanpur(U.P) on 23—24 Feb 2013.
  • Paper Published with ISBN: 978-93-80318-41-7 titled Tourism Development Vis-à-vis Indian Economy :A Prognostic Analysis in The Journal named Tourism and Hospitality Industry an Insight by PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH on 15-16 Feb 2013.
  • Paper published with ISSN No. 0976-5085 titled Shaping the Global Economy Gender in ICT and Human Resource Development in Management in The Journal named Mumukshu Journal of Humanities, Volume 5 No. 1, June 2013 by Swami Shukdevanand PG College, Shahjahanpur (U.P).
  • Paper Published with ISSN: 0976-7967 On-Line & Print 2319-2216 titled Role of N. G. O. in Culture Heritage Management in online VSRD Journals.
  •  Paper published with ISSN No. 0976-5085 titled Human Resource Development for Tourism and Hospitality Industry in Developing Countries: Prognosis, Potential and Strategies in The Journal named Mumukshu Journal of Humanities, Volume 5 No. 1, June 2013 by Swami Shukdevanand PG College, Shahjahanpur(U.P).
  • Paper Published with ISSN No. 2231-248X (Online), 2319-2194 (Print) titled Prospects of Heritage Tourism Management in Bokaro of Jharkhand online VSRD International Journal of Business and Management Research, Vol. 2 No. 10 October 2012
  • Paper Published with ISBN: 978-93-80318-22-6 titled Sustainability Issues In Tourism & Hospitality Sector: A Study of Purulia District in West Bengal in The Journal named Tourism & Hospitality Industry: Innovations & Challenges by PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH on Oct 15-16, 2011.

 

Research Paper Presented: 18

Presented a paper titled Sustainable Tourism in “International Conference on Sustainable Destination Excellence: Innovations in Alternative Tourism" In “University of Jammu” at Jammu on 17-18 Feb,2011

 Presented a paper titles Strategic Sustainability Tourism Development in The National Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development Organized by BUNDELKHAND UNIVERSITY, JHANSI on March 26-27, 2011.

 

Presented a paper titles “Educational Tourism in New Era” In The National Seminar on Challenges in Indian Education: In Present Era Organized by SUBHARTI UNIVERSITY, MEERUT on Aug 27, 2011.

 

 Paper Presented with titled “Sustainability Issues In Tourism & Hospitality Sector: A Study of Purulia, District in West Bengal” in the National Seminar organized by PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH on Oct 15-16, 2011.

 

Presented a Paper titled “Enhancement through Tourism: A Role for Religious Approaches” in National Seminar on Religious and Moral Education in India Organized by ICSSR ( Ministry of HRD), Govt. of India Sponsored on 3rd March 2012

 

Presented a Paper titled “Prospects of Heritage Tourism in Bokaro of Jharkhand” in International Seminar on Heritage Tourism ( ISOHT-12) Organized by Dr. B.R Ambedkar University , Agra on 17th April 2012.

 

Presented a Paper titled “Role of Tourism Management on Environment and Health in 21st century” in National Seminar on Right to Health : Needs Law & Policy organized by Subharti Law College, Subharti University, Meerut on 29th Sep,2012.

 

Paper Presented with titled “Tourism Development Vis-à-vis Indian Economy :A Prognostic Analysis” in the National Seminar organized by PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH on 15-16 Feb 2013.

 

Presented a Paper titled “Impact of Tourism & Hospitality on Employment Generation in India” at International Conference on Employment Generation In Developing Countries: Challenges & Opportunitpes by Swami Shukdevanand PG College, Shahjahanpur(U.P) on 23—24 Feb 2013

 

Paper presented with titled Significant of Indian Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Industry in Economic Development: An Indian Experience in the International Seminar on “Economic Development and Devaluation of Non-Economic Values: Problems and Remedies” organized by Swami Shukdevanand PG College, Shahjahanpur (U.P.) on dated 02-03 March, 2014.

 

 

Paper presented with titled Check-in &Check-out of Hospitality Industry in the International Seminar on “Human Development in Developing Nations” organized by Swami Shukdevanand PG College, Shahjahanpur (U.P.) on dated 26-27 Feb, 2015.

 

Paper presented with titled A study to compare guest’s expectation and perceptions in relation to professionals practice in Indian hotels (A comparative study in Ranchi and Durgapur region), in the International Seminar on “Impact of Stress Management in Business Organizations” organized by Swami Shukdevanand PG College, Shahjahanpur (U.P.) on dated 31st Jan-1st Feb, 2016.

 Paper presented with titled Improvement of Hotel Services and Quality Control for Guest Satisfaction in the 2nd International Conference on Challenges and Opportunities in Tourism & Hospitality Sector (COTHS-2016) on Dated 26 & 27 November 2016.

 

Paper presented with titled Effect of Knowledge Management on Social Transformation-A study of undiscovered Tourist Attraction of Meerut. Organized by Graphic Era University, Dehradun in the International Conference on 20-21 January 2017.

 

Paper presented with titled Impact of Guest Satisfaction on Hotel Industry in reference to Hotel in Lucknow. Organized by Graphic Era University, Dehradun in the International Conference on 20-21 January 2017.

 Paper presented with titled Balancing Knowledge Management with social Transformation-A Personality Development in the 4th International Conference, Organized by School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of Jammu on 3-4 March, 2017.

 

Paper presented with titled Preparing Hospitality industry for Cashless Economy: Buggering against the Effect of Demonetization in the 11th National Conference, Organized by Institute of Management and research ,New Delhi, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University on 19 August, 2017.

 

Paper presented with titled Mirrors of People Experiences: the folk legends of Uttarakhand in the National Seminar on Folklore and Proverbs of Uttarakhand organized by Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut on dated 26thJuly, 2018 sponsored by Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

 

Session Deliberated on the Topic Customs and Cuisine of Myanmar in the Two days International Workshop cum Seminar on Myanmar Cuisine organized by Bhikaji Cama Subharti College of Hotel Management, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut on dated 24th-25th Sep, 2018.

 

Conference, Seminars, Workshop & Demonstration Class – (Attended):11

 Attended the Conference on “The Inaugural International Hotel, Travel & Tourism Research Conference Examining & Debating Trends, Challenges & Issues” Organized by Banarasidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Delhi. On 21/01/2011.

 

Attended the Work Shop on Lesson Planning in Subharti University, Meerut

 

Attended the Demonstration class on European Quality Food: Eating with your Five Senses organized by Sunder Deep College of Hotel Management on 20th Feb, 2013.

 

Attended the Workshop on Life Skills Educations in Subharti University, Meerut on 20th April 2013

 

Attended the Workshop on Research Methods, SPSS &Thesis writing in Global Development Foundation, New Delhi on 31st Jan 2015

 

Participated in the Faculty Development Program on Educational Objective and Learning Outcomes in Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut.

 

Participated in the National Seminar on Trend, Ethical Considerations and Innovations in Research in Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut on dated 16th May, 2018.

 

Participated in the one day workshop on Research Methodology and Computer Application in Social Sciences organized by Subharti College of Management & Commerce, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut on dated 31th May, 2018.

 

Participated in the National Seminar on Recent Trends in Life Skill Education: An Approach towards Holistic Development organized by Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut on dated 29th – 30th June, 2018.

 

Attend the workshop from 06th – 20th November, 2017 in Foods and Vegetables Protection Competition organized by Department of Horticulture and Food Processing, UP.

 

Participated in the one day Seminar on Food Adulteration and FSSAI Parameters organized by Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut on dated 14th May, 2018.

 

 

 

Awards & Achievements

Awards & Honors

  • Best Head of Institution Award: Conferred the Global Hospitality and Tourism Leadership Award by Bhikaji Cama Subharti College of Hotel Management (Subharti University) in collaboration with the Food Safety and Drug Administration, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh, at the 8th International Conference (ATITHI-2023).
  • UPACRI-2022 Perficio Award for Best Creative Head of the Year: Presented by the DHS Foundation, New Delhi, and the Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia, in collaboration with Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University (28 May 2022).
  • Limca Book of Records Official Appreciation: Received a Letter of Appreciation from Assam down town University for a successful record attempt (2023 edition), preparing and assembling 517 varieties of pastries in 3 hours and 44 minutes (11 May 2022).
  • Global Hospitality and Tourism Leadership Award-2020 (Best Head of the Department): Awarded for outstanding contributions to the hospitality and tourism sector during the 6th International Conference on Advanced Technologies and Innovations in Tourism and Hospitality Industry (ATITHI-2021) at Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut (10 April 2021).
  • Perficio Award-2020 (Best Head of the Department): Recognized for innovative contributions to Hospitality and Tourism at UPACRI-2020, organized by the DHS Foundation in collaboration with Campbell University, USA (12 July 2020).
  • Global Hospitality Award-2019: Awarded for valuable sector contributions during the 5th International Conference on Advanced Technologies and Innovations in Tourism and Hospitality Industry (ATITHI-2019) at Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut (7 December 2019).
  • ERP Review Reward: Awarded for the Odd Semester (2019–20) by the 69th Academic Coordination Committee, Assam down town University, Guwahati.
  • Academic Performance Prize: Secured the 3rd Prize and a cash award of ₹10,000 for ERP uploading of lecture notes during the 2018–19 session at Assam down town University, Guwahati.
  • Hotel Management Institutional Awards (Durgapur Society of Management Study, West Bengal):
    • Most Regular Student Award (1999–2000)
    • 1st Position in the "Most Regular Student" Category (3rd Year)
    • 3rd Position in "Best Grooming & Deportment" (3rd Year)
    • Champion, Institutional Cocktail Competition (3rd Year)

 

  • Early Academic Awards:
    • Progress Prize Award in Class XI (Science), AG Church School, Purulia, West Bengal.
    • 3rd Prize in Calligraphy Writing Competition (Class VIII), DAV Public School, Purulia, West Bengal.

Research Grants & Consultancy Projects

  • ICSSR Minor Research Project Grant: Serving as Co-Project Director for the study titled "Empowering Communities Through Ecotourism: A Socio-Economic and Environmental Impact Study of Dibrugarh and Tinsukia, Assam's Green Gems." Sanctioned a grant of ₹4,81,000 by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India (2025–2026).
  • Skill Consultancy Project: Secured and successfully executed a ₹3,18,000 consultancy project with the Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) to deliver skill training and specialized events across 5 hospitality trades.

International Exposure & Academic Leadership

  • International Adjunct Professorship: Appointed as an International Adjunct Professor at the College of Business and Accountancy, Lyceum of the Philippines – Laguna, for the 3rd Trimester (AY 2024–2025).
  • International Faculty Exchange: Completed a short-term international faculty exchange program between Assam down town University and Holy Angel University, Philippines (June 2025).
  • International Resource Speaker: Invited to Holy Angel University, Philippines, to deliver an official "Hospitality Leadership Talk" and conduct a professional "Cooking Demonstration on Indian Cuisine."

Special Contributions & Event Execution

  • India Skills Northeast Regional Round Execution: Organized and managed the regional skill competition for 5 hospitality trades backed by a ₹3,18,000 consultancy grant. Received official commendation from the Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) for outstanding leadership and operational execution at Assam down town University.
  • Session Chair at International Conference: Served as the Session Chair for a plenary track at the International Conference on TRISHIL-26 (Tourism Research, Innovation & Sustainability for Hospitality Industry & Learning), jointly organized by Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University and IHM Dehradun (March 2026).

Government Board Appointments & Academics

  • Resource Person (ASSEB): Appointed by the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) as an honorary Resource Person to conduct third-party monitoring of Tourism & Hospitality vocational skill subjects across affiliated secondary schools (Classes IX to XII).
  • External Examiner (ASSEB): Selected by ASSEB as the official External Examiner for the Higher Secondary Final Practical Examination (2026) in the Tourism & Hospitality stream.

 

List of Ph.D. Degrees Awarded

"The following scholars have successfully completed and been awarded their doctoral degrees from Assam Down Town University under my supervision:"

  • Mr. Ashim Barman was awarded a Ph.D. in 2023 under my guidance for the thesis titled, "Guest Satisfaction in Hotels: A Study of Guwahati, Metropolitan City."
  • Mr. Subhasis Maiti completed a Ph.D. in 2024 under my guidance with the research topic, "Effect of HR on Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment of Employees in Budget Hotels of Kolkata: An Empirical Study."
  • Mrs. Banani Saikia earned a Ph.D. in 2024 under my guidance based on the study, "The Culinary Skills of Khamti and Mising Community to Adlib Tourism Potential of the Region."
  • Mr. Ramen Chowdhury successfully completed a Ph.D. in 2024 under my guidance with the thesis titled, "Culinary Tourism as a Destination Choice: An Empirical Study in West Bengal."
     

Patents & Intellectual Property (IP)

  • Patent on Restaurant Marketing: "Application of marketing strategies and tools in restaurants" (Application No. 202111059121). Published in Official Journal No. 55/2021, p. 64752 (31 December 2021).
  • Patent on IoT Hotel Systems: "IoT-based hotel management system" (Application No. 202231002549). Published in Official Journal No. 05/2022, p. 6509 (4 February 2022).
  • Patent on Customer Satisfaction: "Automatically evaluating customer satisfaction" (Application No. 202231009022). Published in Official Journal No. 10/2022, p. 14518 (11 March 2022).
  • Registered Design – Skill Mapping Device: "Automated Skills Mapping and Career Development Device"(Design No. 499892-001, Class 14-02). Registered to Dr. Bhola Chourasia and co-innovators on 27 April 2026.
  • Registered Design – Multipurpose Side Board: "Multipurpose Side Board" (Design No. 500273-001, Class 07-06). Jointly registered to Assam Down Town University, Dr. Bhola Chourasia, and Dr. Ashim Barman on 30 April 2026.
  • Registered Design – Feedback & Optimization Device: "Automated Customer Feedback and Service Optimization Device" (Design No. 483489-001, Class 14-02). Registered to Dr. Bhola Chourasia and Dr. Ashim Barman on 11 December 2025.
  • Registered Design – AI Tourism Umbrella: "AI Enabled Umbrella for Tourist" (Design No. 473155-001, Class 03-03). Registered to Dr. Bhola Chourasia and co-innovators on 11 September 2025.

 

Books Authored & Edited

Books Authored

  • The Great Assamese Cuisine: Volume 1: Published by Rudra Publication (2022). ISBN: 978-93-93767-12-7.
  • The CRS and Banking Sector in India: Published by VSRD Academic Publishing (2022). ISBN: 978-93-91462-43-7.
  • Stress Management in Service Industry: Published by VSRD Academic Publishing (2022). ISBN: 978-93-91462-38-3.
  • Hotel Accommodation Operations: Published by Taran Publication (2023). ISBN: 978-93-92313-99-8.

 

Edited Books

  • Exploration of Prenatal Tourism and Birthright Citizenship: Published by IGI Global (2025). ISBN: 979-83-69382-06-6.
  • Challenges and Opportunities in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Published by Bharti Publications (2016). ISBN: 978-93-85000-88-1.
  • Development Aspects in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Published by Bharti Publications (2017). ISBN: 978-93-86608-25-3.
  • Advance Technologies & Innovations in Tourism & Hospitality Industry: Published by Bharti Publications (2018). ISBN: 978-93-87662-87-2.

 

National/International Member

 

Member of Indian Tourism Congress(ITC),Membership No: ITC/LFM/225

http://indiantourismcongress.org/docs/ITHC%20List% 20(16%20Nov%202016). Pdf.

· Advisory Board Member in Frontiers in Multidisciplinary Research, A peer reviewed Biannual Research Journal http://www.ramanandacollege.org/home.php?id=journal