Dr. Chanduji P. Thakor (B.B.A, M.B.A, M. Com, Ph. D, PGDBIO) is presently working as an Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Shri Govind Guru University, Godhra (Gujarat). He has a total academic experience of more than 17 years for B.Com., M.Com. B.B.A. and M.B.A. Dr. Thakor has written more than 03 Print and 04 E-books in the subjects of Marketing Management, Brand Management, Principles of Management, Advertising and Media as an Author and Co-Author with National and International Publishers and 11 chapter edited in Books. He has contributed more than 41 research articles in the prestigious Scopus Indexing, UGC care group, Peer reviewed International and National level Research Journals. Dr. Thakor has presented more than 47 research papers in various State, National and International Level conferences and seminars. He has attended 42 various State, National and International Level workshop and FDP as career advancement activities.
He has also extended his service as a Resource Person in various academic institutions for relevant courses; delivered more than 26 keynote addresses & expert talks and chaired technical sessions in Commerce and Management institution and M. Phil and Ph. D. course work. Moreover, presently he is working as an Editorial Board Member in the International journals.
Education:
- B.B.A. degree with Second class from Gujarat University in 2002 with specialization in Business Administration.
- M.B.A. degree with first class from Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University in 2004 with specialization in Marketing Management.
- M.Com. degree with first class from Indira Gandhi National Open University in 2019 with specialization in Commerce.
- Ph.D. in the Faculty of Management from Singhania University in 2014. Thesis titled, “Integrated Supply Chain Management Practices: In Selected Consumer Durable Industries in India: An In Depth Study” under the guidance of Dr. Tejas N. Dave.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Business Operation degree with first class from Indira Gandhi National Open University in 2017.
- Two MOOC (Massive Online Open Course) Certification on Strategic Management with first class and Brand Management with Distinction on Swayam Platform from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Work Experience:
- Currently employed as an Assistant Professor of Commerce, in the Department of Commerce & Management, Shri Govind Guru University, Godhra (Gujarat) from 1st March, 2025.
- Employed as an Assistant Professor and Guest Faculty in S. K. School of Business Management, Department of Commerce and Management, Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan for 17th June 2017 to 27th February 2025.
- Employed as an Assistant Professor in S. V. Institute of Management, affiliated with Kadi Sarva Vishva Vidyalaya, Kadi for 10th July 2019 to 26th September 2019.
- Employed as an Assistant Professor in Bachelor of Vocation in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Department of Vocational Studies, Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan for 24th March, 2015 to 31st May 2017.
- Employed as an Assistant Professor in VJKM Institute of Computer and Management Studies, Vadu, Affiliated with Gujarat Technological University, Patan for 1st July 2010 to 23rd March 2015
- Employed as Lecturer of Management in College of Computer and Management Studies, Vadu for 22nd September 2007 to 30th June, 2010.
- Employed as Lecturer of Accountancy in P.G. Patel Commerce College, Morbi for 1st June, 2006 to 31st May, 2009.
- Visiting Faculty, M. Com Program at S. K. School of Business Management, Patan for 8 years.
- Visiting Faculty, M. Com Program at Smt. TSR Commerce College, Patan for 7 years.
- Visiting Faculty, M. Com Program at C. N. Arts & B. D Commerce College, Kadi for 3 years.
- Visiting Faculty, B. Com and B.B.A Program at S. K. College of Business Management, Patan for 4 years.
Conference & Seminars:
- International Level Conference: Presented 13 research and analytical papers.
- National Level Conference: Presented 33 research and analytical papers
- State Level Conference: Presented 1 research and analytical papers
Books:
- Contributed more than 03 Print books and 04 E – Books in the subjects of Marketing management, Brand Management, Principles of Management, Advertising and Media, Retail Revolution.
Committee Appointment
- Appointed as Chairman for RUSA - Institutional Development Plan (IDP)”, Nodal Officer for G3Q Quiz, Core Committee Member for “Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP), Core Committee Member for “Mock Youth Parliament Voice of India, Event Manager of “30th Youth Festival, Member for Academic Inspection (Local Inspection Committee)
Membership:
- Member of “Edwin Group of Journals” from 30th December, 2023 onwards.
- Member of “Creative Commerce Professors’ Forum” from 14th February, 2022 onwards.
- Member of “Mathtech Thinking Foundation – International Association” from 15th March, 2021 onwards.
