Profile Summary:
Dr. Mahesh Patel is an accomplished academician and administrator with over two decades of experience in business and management education. Currently serving as the Head of the Department at Narsinhbhai Patel College of Computer Studies & Management, he has been instrumental in shaping the academic framework, student development initiatives, and institutional collaborations.
With a Ph.D. in Management from Gujarat Technological University and an MBA specializing in Marketing from North Gujarat University, Dr. Patel is deeply committed to academic excellence, leadership, and innovation. His teaching interests include Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Principles of Management, Business Mathematics, and Advanced Marketing.
Academic & Professional Experience:
- Head of Department (Since 2012) – N.P. College of Computer Studies & Management, Kadi
- Assistant Professor (Since 2004) – Engaged in teaching, curriculum development, academic coordination, and university liaison.
- Associate Professor & I/c Controller of Examination (2023–2025) – KN University, Ahmedabad – Led academic delivery and examination systems
- Center Head & Faculty (2003–2004) – Unique Global Gurukul, Gandhinagar – Managed operations and trained students for IELTS and overseas education.
Research & Publications:
Dr. Patel has presented and published numerous research papers at national and international conferences. His research spans digital marketing, consumer behavior, retail management, religious influences in marketing, and the financial services industry.
Workshops/conferences/seminars/Training / FDPs Attended:
Dr. Patel has actively participated in a variety of national workshops and faculty development programs, particularly in research methodology, statistical analysis using software, advertising creativity, and leadership training.
Names of Seminar/ Training/ Summer Institute/Refresher’s Courses/ Symposia attended
- Name of the Seminar: AIMS Western Region Conference 2005 on Building Competitiveness in an Interconnected World: Opportunities and Challenges | Date: April 16–17, 2005 | Location: V.M. Patel Institute of Management, Kherva | Sponsored by: Institute
- Name of the Seminar: One day state level conference on Contemporary Issues in Accounting, Finance and Management | Date: August 25, 2007 | Location: S.M. Patel Institute of Commerce (GLS Campus), Ahmedabad | Sponsored by: Institute
- Name of the Seminar: One Day National Conference on Globalized World and Emerging Business Issues | Date: March 9, 2008 | Location: Nootan Sarva Vidyalaya Kelavani Mandal Sanchalit M.B.A College, Visnagar | Sponsored by: Institute
- Name of the Seminar: Creativity in Advertising | Date: November 24–25, 2006 | Location: S.V. Institute of Management, Kadi | Sponsored by: Institute
- Name of the Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Media and Communication | Date: October 18, 2007 | Location: S.V. Institute of Management, Kadi | Sponsored by: Institute
- Name of the Seminar: Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology and SPSS | Date: April 23–24, 2010 | Location: S.K. Patel Institute of Management and Computer Studies | Sponsored by: Institute
- Name of the Seminar: Promotion of Culture of Quality through Research | Date: March 21–23, 2012 | Location: Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Department of Education, Government of Gujarat | Sponsored by: UGC
- Name of the Seminar: Coaching and Mentoring – Modern Day Leadership Demand | Date: September 28, 2010 | Location: Ahmedabad Management Association | Sponsored by: Institute
- Name of the Seminar: UGC Sponsored Quality Improvement Programme on Effective Teaching | Date: November 8–9, 2012 | Location: SVICS, Kadi and PSSHDA, Kadi | Sponsored by: UGC
- Name of the Seminar: Advanced Statistical Techniques for Marketing Research Using Statistical Software | Date: November 16–17, 2013 | Location: Gujarat Technological University, Centre for Marketing Excellence, Ahmedabad | Sponsored by: Institute
- Name of the Seminar: Corporate Governance: Contemporary Issues & Challenges in Indian Economic Environment | Date: March 14–15, 2014 | Location: Gujarat Technological University, Centre for Governance System, Ahmedabad | Sponsored by: Institute
- Name of the Seminar: One Day Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology: The Doctoral Study Perspective | Date: March 23, 2014 | Location: S.V. Institute of Management, Kadi | Sponsored by: Institute
- Name of the Seminar: Promotion of Culture of Quality through Research | Date: May 1–3, 2014 | Location: Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Department of Education, Government of Gujarat and AAPCC, Gandhinagar | Sponsored by: KCG
- Name of the Seminar: Faculty Development Programme | Date: May 16–22, 2014 | Location: Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya, Gandhinagar in association with Career Shaper | Sponsored by: Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya, Gandhinagar
- Name of the Seminar: One Week FDP on Quantitative Techniques for Scientific Research Using Statistical Software | Date: July 21–25, 2014 | Location: Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad | Sponsored by: Institute
