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Ph.D Research Center
IMS-CDR is committed to fostering a strong culture of research and innovation among faculty members and students. The Institute is an approved Ph.D. Research Centre in Management under Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), providing a supportive academic environment for doctoral research. The Research Centre currently has approved Research Guides who mentor scholars in diverse areas of management. The Centre facilitates quality research through academic guidance, research facilities, scholarly discussions, and research-oriented activities. It encourages original thinking, systematic inquiry, publication, and knowledge creation, contributing to the advancement of management education and research.
Sr. NoName of GuideSpecialization
01Pronoti TeloreMarketing/Human Resource Management
02Hatim Kayumi Finance/ Organizational Management
03Mahesh PotdarComputer Management/Organizational Management
04Rucha TandulwadkarMarketing
05Rahul KhandelwalMarketing/Organizational Management
06H.Bhavsar Marketing
07Manoj Kulkarni Marketing
Research Scholars Awarded Ph.D 2025- 2026
  • Mrs Renuka Miskin (Research Scholar) was awarded Ph.D on 2.9.2025 under the guidance of Dr M. B. Mehta Research Guide and Dr Mahesh Potdar Co-research guide in the Faculty of Management (Organizational Management. Thesis titled "A study on Organizational Practices in Enterprises Managed by Women Entrepreneurs in Kolhapur City”
  • Mrs Payal Rahul Khandelwal (Research Scholar) was awarded Ph.D. on 28.8.2025 under the guidance of Dr Harshvardhan Bhavsar Research Guide in the Faculty of Management (Marketing Management). Thesis titled “An analysis of consumer buying behaviour towards cosmetic brands with special reference to Ahmednagar district”
  • Prof Sayyed N Muddasar (Research Scholar) was awarded Ph.D. on 18.9.2025 under the guidance of Dr Pronoti Telore Research Guide in the Faculty of Management (Human Resource Management). Thesis titled “An Analytical Study on Sucession Planning in family-owned enterprises in Ahmednagar District”
  • Mr.Prem Kulshreshta (Research Scholar) was awarded Ph.D. on 21.11.2025 under the guidance of Dr Pronoti Telore Research Guide in the Faculty of Management (Human Resource Management) Thesis tilted “ The analytical study of leadership styles and its impact on medium scale enterprises”
  • Mrs Amruta Khanolkar (Research Scholar) was awarded Ph.D. on 23.12.2025 under the guidance of Dr Rahul Khandelwal Research Guide in the Faculty of Management (Marketing Management). Thesis titled “An impact of green marketing of FMCG products on the buying behaviour of cusomer with reference to Ahmednagar district”
  • Mr Nitin Wable (Research Scholar) was awarded Ph.D. on 7.1.2026 under the guidance of Dr Rahul Khandelwal Research Guide in the Faculty of Management (Marketing Management). Thesis titled “A study of marketing strategies of fertilizer companies with reference to pune region”
  • Mr.Kiran Dumbre (Research Scholar) was awarded Ph.D. on 8.1.2026 under the guidance of Dr Pronoti Telore Research Guide in the Faculty of Management (Marketing Management). Thesis Tiled “A Study of Effectiveness of Digital Marketing Strategies Adopted by FPO's (With Special Reference to Ahmednagar District)”
  • Mrs Shilpa Bakshi (Research Scholar) was awarded Ph.D on 12.1.2026 under the guidance of Dr Hatim Kayumi Research Guide in the Faculty of Management (Organizational Management). Thesis titled “An Analytical Study of Institutional Practices Ans It's Impact on Working of Faculty Members of Self-Financed Professional Institutions In Ahmednagar District.”
  • Mr Amol Somase (Research Scholar) was awarded Ph.D. on 13.1.2026 under the guidance of Dr Rahul Khandelwal Research Guide in the Faculty of Management (Marketing Management) Thesis titled “A study on orgnizational practices of oil and gas projects with reference to Maharashtra state”
  • Mr Nilesh Pathare (Research Scholar) was awarded Ph.D on 30.1.2026 under the guidance of Dr Hatim Kayumi Research Guide in the Faculty of Management (Organizational Management). Thesis Titled “Impact of Organizational Culture on Effectiveness of Proprietors: A Study With Reference to Small Manufacturing Firms in Ahmednagar District.”
  • Mr Gokul Sonawane (Reseach Scholar) was awarded Ph.D on 23.3.2026 under the guidance of Dr Harshvardhan Bhavsa, Research guide in the Faculty of Management (Marketing Management) Thesis titled “Impact of Marketing Strategies on Consumer Behaviour : A study of Star Hotels in Pune District”
  • Ms Asmita Banerjee (Research Scholar) was awarded Ph.D. on 6.4.2026 under the guidance of Dr Rucha Tandulwadkar, Research Guide in the faculty of Management (Marketing Management) Thesis titled “A study of Consumer Behaviour with Respect to ED-Tech Services (with special reference to Pune District)