Dr. P. Manikandan

Associate Dean- School of Hospitality Management ( Since Feb-2019)

Educational Qualification

D in Management, BIHER, Chennai, India
MBA in International Business, Alagappa University- India,
MBA in Hotel and Tourism Management, Maastricht Hotel Management School, The Netherlands
Bachelor of Commerce- Madras University, India
Craftsmanship in Food Production- IHM Chennai, India

Email ID: p.manikandan@nmims.edu

Teaching Experience: 13- years

Industry Experience- 15- years

Subjects teaching: Human Centric Approach to Business, Principles of Operations Management, Management Practices, Principles of Management, Meetings Incentives Conferences and Exhibitions, Tourism, Computers in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Bakery and Confectionary, Food Styling and Entrepreneurship, Food safety, Yoga.

Research Interests-

Food delivery Aggregators, Market study for the Restaurant Industry, ICT for Hospitality Industry, Medical Tourism

Patent Filed- 1. Athithi- Hotel guest satisfaction software 2. Electronic Luggage tags

Consulting Experience

Consultant for Amsterdam Marriott Hotel, The Netherlands

Work Experience

Associate Dean – NMIMS University (India) - 4 years

Assistant Food Manager- Royal Caribbean Cruise line (USA) – 8 years

Principal- Bell Institute of Hotel Management (India)- 6 years

Regional Director South India- Indus Hospitality Careers and Training Pvt Ltd- 5 years

Chef-Taj Group of Hotels (India)-3 years

Food and Beverage Manager (India)- 1 year

Consultant- Amsterdam Marriott Hotel- 6-months

Inventory specialist- Meyer Werft Shipyard (Germany) - 6-months

Major Achievements, Honours and Awards, Certifications

Best Teacher Award by Research India Foundation
Certified Hospitality Supervisor- American Hotel and Lodging Association
Wine training WSET-Level 1
Certified Lifeboat commander & STCW
Food Safety and Sanitation trainer- United States Public health
Workplace Safety Certification from- DuPont
Pest Management certification by Fulton Marine
First Aid and CPR certified- American Red Cross
National Service Scheme leader
NPTEL-Swayam course on "Qualitative Research Methods and Writing”- 6 months Certification

Membership / Fellowship of Professional Societies

Member Research India Foundation
Member of Research India Forum
Member of Hospitality Educators Network

Computer Skills

JD Edwards
Crunch Time
Win HMS
Kronos
SPSS
Encore
C++
MS Office

Service to the University

Convener of Library Committee
SPOC for Training and Development for Navi Mumbai Campus
Member of Entrepreneurship Committee
Member of Placement Committee
Employee no:2 in School of Hospitality management, Key player in the planning, inception and set up of the School of Hospitality management (Design of Labs, Selection of equipment’s/tools, procurement, Curriculum Planning, Board of Studies requirements, Academic council requirements, Admissions, Marketing etc…
Organised a Faculty Development Program for Navi Mumbai Campus faculty on "Prepare yourself for the 21st Century Classroom: Innovative Digital Tools” by distinguished Prof. Tejinder Pal Singh- Panjab University on behalf of School of Hospitality management.
Development of new courses and revision of course contents along with the area members.

Publications

List of Journal Publications

Manikandan & T. Milton & R. Abilash (2020), "A STUDY ON IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN MUMBAI”, Solid State Technology, Volume 63, Issue-x. (Scopus)
Dr. C. Kathiravan & J. Victor Charles & P. Manikandan (2011) "A STUDY ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION OF ONLINE MOBILE PHONE PURCHASERS USING STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODEL” Annamalai Business Review, Vol.5, Issue 2, ISSN-0974-1690, Jan.-June 2011( UGC Care)
Manikandan & T. Milton"A STUDYONPERCEPTIONANDSATISFACTIONOFTOURISTS TOWARDS DOMESTIC HEALTH TOURISMINCHENNAI", International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education (INT-JECSE), ISSN: 1308-5581 Vol 14, Issue 03 2022 (Web of science)
Manikandan & Dr.T.Milton "SATISFACTION AND REVISITING INTENTION OF TOURISM TOWARDS BEACH TOURISM IN TAMIL NADU” Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics, 2022, ISSN: 1003-9406, Vol. 31 No. 3 (2022), 13-08-2022 (Scopus)
Manikandan & Dr.T.Milton "IMPACT OF E-MARKETING TOOLS ON PERFORMANCE OF HOTELS: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF BANGALORE” ANVESAK, 2023, ISSN : 0378 – 4568, UGC Care group I Journal.

List of Conference Publications

Manikandan (2021) "Indian Hospitality Industry’s Social Innovation and Social Responsibility during the Covid-19 Pandemic” presented in International Conference by Le Cordon Bleu- France and GD Goenka University, Gurugram.

Manikandan (2020) "Role of ICT in Hospitality Industry”, Presented in 2nd Joint International Conference on Tourism, Hospitality and Sustainable Development Goals, by National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Hyderabad along with Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences- Latvia, Luxor University-Egypt.

Manikandan (2020) "General Impact Patterns and Post Covid-19 Crisis Plan for Hospitality Industry” Presented in National Conference held by University Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism, Panjab University, India

Manikandan (2023) "SUSTAINABILITY IN MICE TOURISM” presented in first International Conference "The Con 2023” on Tourism & Hospitality Education by MGM University, Shambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra.

Manikandan (2024) et al " VALUE CREATION AND DELIVERY TO TOURISTS IN HOTEL INDUSTRY-THE CASE OF ITC GRAND CHOLA HOTEL, Chennai” Case study conference conducted on TUNA world, by NIMIMS University, Navi Mumbai, India.

FDP’s & SEMINARS

More than 100 attended.