Mr. Munish Kumar Assistant Professor, School of Management, IILM University, Gurugram

Professional Summary

Mr. Munish Kumar is an academician and marketing specialist, currently serving as Assistant Professor in the School of Management at IILM University, Gurugram. He possesses over ten years of rich and diverse experience spanning industry and academia. His primary research and teaching interests lie in Tourism Marketing, Consumer Behaviour and Food and Beverage Management.

As a researcher and academic leader, he has contributed significantly to curriculum development in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) and has been recognized for his excellence in institutional social responsibility.

Educational Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Travel and Tourism, Amity University, Noida Topic: Agritourism in Himachal Pradesh Status: Pursuing (Enrolled January 2024)
• Master in Tourism Management, IGNOU, New Delhi (2019) Major: Wildlife & Eco-tourism Development Division: 1st Division, 72%
• B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration, IHM Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh (2015) Professional training at Wildflower Hall, Shimla (73%)

Research and Scholarly Publications

Conferences & Proceedings

• “Agri-Tourism in Himachal Pradesh,” February 2025, Amity Regional Conference, Noida.
• “Innovation and Regenerative Trends in Tourism and Hospitality Industry,” April 2025, International Conference Coordinator, Chandigarh University.

Core Research Interests

• His research and teaching interests lie at the intersection of Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Marketing Management, and Niche Tourism, with a focused emphasis on Sustainability in Agriculture and its impact on the experience economy.

Academic and Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor (Marketing & General Management), School of Management, IILM University, Gurugram (June 2025 – Present).
• Assistant Professor, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Chandigarh University, Mohali (June 2019 – May 2025).
• Industry Specialist (Travel & Hospitality): Extensive experience with The Oberoi Group (Trident Gurugram) and international travel firms (Fare Destination, Sky Browser), focusing on US-based clientele and luxury service operations.

Faculty Development Programmes & Certifications

• “AI Future Model for Teaching, Assessments, and Research,” IILM Gurugram, September 2025.
• “NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme,” IIT-BHU, March 2025.
• “Ethics in the Teaching Profession,” IIT Madras, March 2025.
• “Child-Centric Disaster Risk Reduction (CCDRR),” MGSIPA & NIDM, March 2025.
• “Hospitality Manager-Leadership,” AHLEI, May 2020.
• “Blockchain Basics,” University at Buffalo & SUNY, May 2020.

Achievements & Academic Contributions

• Recipient of the Best NSS Program Officer Award (2023–2024), Chandigarh University.
• Member, Board of Studies (BOS) and Department Quality Assurance Cell (DQAC), actively contributing to syllabus design and skill enhancement courses.
• Institutional Builder: Played a lead role in establishing the infrastructure and setting up the Hospitality & Service Management department at IILM University, Gurugram.