Ms. Nikita Pandey is a dynamic academician with a distinguished portfolio of contributions to hospitality education and research. She has demonstrated expertise in curriculum design, wellness tourism, human resource management, and sustainable practices within the hospitality sector.
Academic and Research Contributions:
- Books Authored:
- Health and Wellness Tourism – Spas and Hot Springs (Aspects of Tourism series)
- Indian Cultural Heritage: In Perception of Tourism
- The Business of Ecotourism
- Human Resource in Hospitality
- Patents Published:
- National Patents:
- A Novel Model for Employee Wellness for Employee Turnover and Business Turnover
- E-Human Resource Management in Service Sector Based on Artificial Intelligence in Hotel Industry
- Personalized Learning System for Adaptive Education
- International Patents:
- A Method of Implementation of Donation-Based Crowdfunding to Support Right to Education
- Device to Identify Customer Emotional Behaviour for Hospitality Industry
- Research Publications:
- Aqua Vitae: Use for Disease Control and Prevention Benefits and Demerits – Scopus Indexed
- Ecofriendly Guest Supplies in Star Category Hotel – Presented at National Conference, Manav Bharti University, Solan
Certifications and FDPs:
- AICTE-NTTTR FDP on Universal Human Values
- Two ATAL FDPs on:
- Hospitality Management Trends
- Indian Heritage Management
- Completed three NPTEL Swayam certifications in:
- Public Speaking
- Yoga and Positive Psychology for Managing Career and Life
- Online Communication
Awards and Recognition:
- Best Associate Award, Karmasu Kausham 2024, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions
- Best Assistant Professor – Housekeeping, 9th International Conference, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
Specializations and Skills:
- Curriculum Engineering – Designed and edited curricula for:
- B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration
- B.Sc. in Culinary Arts
- Research and Teaching in Human Resources, Hospitality Trends, Cultural Tourism, and Sustainability
Courses Taught:
- Housekeeping Operations
- Tourism and Heritage Management
- Human Resource in Hospitality
- Communication Skills and Public Speaking