Professional Experience (in reverse order)

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi

Assistant Professor

• Department: Department of Management Studies
• Appointment Status: Regular & Permanent
• Duration: August 2008 – Present
• Primary Role: Teaching & Research

In-charge (Additional Responsibility)

• Department: Department of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (HMCT)
• Appointment Status: Regular & Permanent (in addition to primary role)
• Duration: August 2019 – July 2021
• Primary Role: Administration, Teaching & Research

INDUSTRY POSITIONS (PRE-ACADEMIA)

Acme Tours & Travels, New Delhi

• Designation: Manager
• Tenure: July 2006 – July 2008
• Role: Administration & Operations

Liberty India Trans Travels Private Limited, Gurugram

• Designation: Assistant Manager
• Tenure: November 2004 – June 2006
• Role: Tour Operations

Taurus Air Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi

• Designation: Senior Executive
• Tenure: March 2003 – October 2004
• Role: Tour Operations & Sales

Tina Travels SDN. BHD, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Designation: Assistant Manager
• Tenure: August 2002 – February 2003
• Role: Tour Operations & Sales

Cox & Kings (India) Ltd., New Delhi

• Designation: Executive
• Tenure: November 2000 – March 2001
• Role: Tour Operations

Mercury Travels Limited, New Delhi

• Designation: Junior Executive
• Tenure: June 1999 – November 2000
• Role: Tour Operations

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Core Academic & Research Areas: Sustainable Tourism, Entrepreneurship, and Hospitality Marketing.

• Sustainable Tourism Development
• Regional languages of Jharkhand

• International Conference Panellist | Thematic Session on “Towards a Prosperous and Inclusive Jharkhand”
  Institute of Human Development & Shri Krishna Institute of Public Administration, Govt. of Jharkhand | Ranchi | Dec 2025
• Session Chair | National Tribal Tourism Conference (NTTC-2025)
  Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Brambe, Ranchi | Sep 2025
• Session Chair | International Conference on Embracing AI for a Sustainable Future
  Institute of Science & Management, Ranchi | May 2025
• Session Chair | International Conference on Biodiversity, Ecology and Climate Change
  St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi | Apr 2025
• Lead Speaker & Resource Person | Faculty Development Program on Entrepreneurship
  Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India | Xavier Institute of Social Science, Ranchi | Aug-Sep 2023
• Subject Expert Committee Member | Proposal Review for inclusion of 'Hospitality and Hotel Management' in UGC-NET
  University Grants Commission (UGC) | Feb 2023
• Syllabus Development Expert | Framed National Syllabus for ‘Hospitality and Hotel Management’ University Grants Commission (UGC) | 2023
• Session Chair | International Conference on Travel, Tourism, Hospitality & Culture
  IHM Ranchi | Mar 2022
• Member, Faculty Selection Committee | For Assistant Professor positions in Rural Development, Marketing, Entrepreneurship & Tourism Management
  Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag | Sep 2011
• Member, Board of Studies | Department of Business Studies
  St. Xavier's College, Ranchi | 2018 – Present

2025

Kumar, N. (2025). Roots, routes & return: Reimagining tribal tourism in Jharkhand as a global ethical economy. In Globalization of tribal heritage: Inclusive, responsible & sustainable tourism (pp. 190–194).

Mukherjee, M., Kumar, N., Kshirsagar, R., Mungantiwar, C., & Mukherjee, S. (2025). Disaster-oriented tourism planning: Management and vulnerability assessment using geographic information systems. European Economic Letters, 15(3), 1001–1011.

2024

Kumar, D., Shandilya, A. K., & Kumar, N. (2024). Comprehending the multifaceted realm of blockchain within the hotel industry: A science mapping approach. In Hotel and travel management in the AI era (pp. 203–218). IGI Global.

2023

Kumar, N. (2023). The role of responsible tourism on quality of life and sustainable advantages in rural areas of Jharkhand, India. In Sustainable practices in tourism & hospitality (pp. 147–155). Indu Book Services.

2017

Kumar, N. (2017). Community-based tourism: An emerging trend in ecotourism—A case study of Maluti temples, Jharkhand. In Promoting tourism and hospitality (pp. 171–181). Aayu Publications.

2014

Kumar, N. (2014). Corporate social responsibility in the tourism sector for promoting awareness and community development. In New approach in strategic and operation management.

Refereed Journal Articles

Kumar, N. (2013). The attitude of tribal population of Ranchi (Jharkhand) towards hospitality education. Shree Ram Institute’s International Journal of Commerce & Management, 1, 8–10.

Kumar, N. (2013). SWOT analysis of mining tourism in Jharkhand—Jharia: A critical study. International Journal of Management & Social Sciences, 1, 13–20.

Select Conference Presentations

2023

Kumar, N. (2023, February 11). The role of responsible tourism on quality of life and sustainable advantages in rural areas of Jharkhand, India [Paper presentation]. International Financial Management Conference, Chandragupta Institute of Management, Patna, India.

2016

Kumar, N. (2016, March 12–13). Community-based tourism: An emerging trend in ecotourism—A case study of Maluti temples, Jharkhand [Paper presentation]. National Seminar on Global Issues, Trends & Opportunities in Tourism & Hospitality Sector, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, India.

Kumar, N. (2016, March 4–5). Accelerating rural growth through tourism in Jharkhand: A case study of Isko village, Hazaribag [Paper presentation]. National Conference on Accelerating Rural Growth: New Market Avenues, CSJM University, Kanpur, India.

2015

Kumar, N. (2015, October 9–10). An inclusive growth from the tourism perspective for the upliftment of tribes of Jharkhand: A case study of Amadubi village [Paper presentation]. National Conference on Business Strategies for Emerging India, NIT Rourkela, India.

2012

Kumar, N. (2012, November 2–4). Environmental policies, laws and legislations: A case study of Jharkhand and Union Territory of Daman [Paper presentation]. International Conference on Anthropogenic Impact on Environment, Ranchi University, India.

Kumar, N. (2012, September 29–October 1). Indian foreign policy in the changing world: Concept and context with tourism perspective [Paper presentation]. International Conference, Ranchi University, India.

• Contributed a chapter published in edited book titled “Transforming Communities Through Tourism” ISBN 978-81 – 924744 – 7 -2 by Victorious Publishers (India), New Delhi. (2012) pp- 75 -86.
• Contributed a chapter published in edited book titled “New Approach in Strategic and Operation Management” ISBN 978-93 – 81212 – 81 -3 by Bharti Publications (India), New Delhi. (2013) pp- 342 -49. 

Editorial Board Member
International Multidisciplinary Journal MATAINNOVATE (IMJM)
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