About Us

He made his foray with higher education as Head of Academics of NSHM in the year 2002. Since then he has actively contributed to the growth of the organization from its formative years to its robust presence as knowledge campuses with various and varied University-affiliated programs involving thousands of students. He had been part of numerous teaching, learning, curriculum, content, collaboration, and co-creation for the cause of experiential and engaging education. He has been one of the early movers weaving technology in non-STEM education, Institute-Industry programs, value-added skills embedded learning, adversity-programmed learning, international exchanges, e-assessment, holistic grading, UK-India Education Research Initiative supported collaborative development project, thinking & creativity skills for innovation, new vistas and initiatives, etc. Besides, he had been hands-on with student lifecycle management, faculty development, institutional operations, regulatory compliances, approvals, affiliations, detailed project reports, strategic alliances, and University level roles on behalf of NSHM from time to time. NSHM’s life skills education got re-imagined with the commencement of Centre of Language and Communication, Centre for Innovation & Incubation, Centre for Social Action, Centre of Creative and Performing Arts and Centre for Sports and Wellness that would further the learning and engagement in the new normal of a fast-changing future.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering, a post-graduate degree in information science and a doctorate in management science. He has been a former scientist of CSIR and was associated with the setting up of Scientific & Industrial Research Network during the mid-1990s for computer communications, access to online scientific databases, database development, and various other informatics purposes. He was also involved with process automation in steel plants and later with IT for social development. He was accorded the title of ‘Master Educator’ by Dr. Edward de Bono of Lateral Thinking fame for his work related to the development of de Bono skills education programs. The Outstanding College Award was received by him from the Ministry of HRD at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi for Digital Financial Literacy Campaign in India Project. His input on the experience of work in India was sought by the Economist Intelligence Unit on behalf of The Economist. Moreover, he is excited, like never before, to see more interesting times with physical-digital innovation, change, and transformation at NSHM.

Dr. Alok Satsangi. has a rich blend of academic, research & leadership experience. He has been providing quality education through Innovation in the existing education system. His unsurpassed love for serving the society through Education has touched the life of thousands of his students by being the guiding Lamp in their Career and has helped then achieve their dreams. He has led the Academics and Operations of several top Institutions and has met the growth and profitability goals through the proper management of resources. He holds an MBA with specialization in Marketing and HR, MPhil in Disaster Management, PGDDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management) and a PhD in Stress Management.

Both articulate & erudite he has authored numerous books, refereed International journals and Research Papers in both National and International forums. As an individual His core competencies lie in Team Management, Strategic Planning and implementation, corporate tie-ups, Relationship Management and Problem Resolution.

Recipient of Best Guru (Business Management) Award from Research & Excellence Academic Awards – 2018 in Mumbai, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Award – 2016 in the category of “Media Educationist”, Corporate Social Responsibility Award – 2016, Media Excellence Award – 2016 in the category of “Media Academician”, Atal Samman – 2016, A National Level Award in the category of “Art and culture” and Honored by Government District Hospital for organizing Blood Donation Drives – 2016
His numerous roles of distinction as, Vice President – Corporate Relations & Marketing and Associate Professor at NIILM School of Business, New Delhi, as Associate Director, Delhi Business School, Registrar with NIILM University, Haryana, Campus Head with Indraprastha College of Advanced Studies (IPCAS), New Delhi, Director at St. Catherine Institute of Management & Technology, New Delhi and Director with Asian School of Media Studies, Noida. Currently Serving as a Principal & Dean at NSHM School of Business and Management Studies, NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur, West Bengal.

He has an experience of 17 years in academics. He has completed his Doctor Of Literature from Tumkur University , Government of Karnataka, PhD FROM nit Durgapur.He is the Ex- Director of Haldia Institute of Management. He has authored more than 45 International papers( Out of which few are archived in NASA ADS) and 9 books. His book “The Mysteries of the Universe” which is rated as one of the 5 Best New Dark Energy Books to Read in 2021 by BookAuthority, USA. He has also received Rashtriya Shiksha Gaurav Puraskar 2021 (Awarded by CEGR) and Golden Book Award -2023 received from Wings Publication for the book “The Mysteries of the Universe- Where Facts are more interesting than Fiction”- Second Edition. He has chaired more than 28 International Seminars. He is the member of board of studies of several government Universities and has guided 10 students in their PHD. He is also the member of prestigious American Astronomical Association from the last 3 years.

Prof (Dr.) Mahul Brahma, FCES is Dean and Professor of NSHM Media School. He is the former Dean (interim) of NSHM Design School. Prof Brahma is a Visiting Research Fellow at Bath Business School, Bath Spa University, UK. He is a Fellow of The Commercial Education Society of Australia. He is former Professor, Dean of School of Media and Communications and Director of Communications with an Indian university.

He received an honorary Doctor of Business Administration by American Council on Management and IT and is a member of ACMIT Academic Council. He received honorary D.Litt (hon) in luxury and communications from California Public University. He received his PhD in Economics from Satya Sai University. Prof Brahma was Chief Editor and Head of CSR, Corporate Communications and Branding, Publishing and Conferences for a Tata Steel and SAIL JV, mjunction. He is a TEDx speaker on the mythic value of luxury.

He won Sahityakosh Samman in 2022 and 2023, Crisis Communications Leader of the Year Award in 2021 and several other national-level awards in communications and CSR. He is a luxury commentator and award-winning author of 10 books – ‘Bharat, A Luxe Story’, The Quiet Luxe, Aesthetic Leadership in Luxury, Mostly Missing: Be Silly Be Slow, The Mythic Value of Luxury, How to Communicate Strategically in Corporate World, the Luxe Trilogy (Decoding Luxe, Dark Luxe and Luxe Inferno) and Quarantined: Love in the time of Corona.

He is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management – Calcutta, St Xavier’s College, MICA, Sri Satya Sai University, and University of Cambridge Judge Business School. He is a golfer with a 7 handicap.

Associations and recognitions:

International:

1. Visiting Research Fellow – Bath Business School and School of Art, Film and Media, Bath Spa University, UK
2. Fellow of Commercial Education Society of Australia, FCES
3. Hon DBA – American Council on Management and IT (ACMIT/US)
4. Hon DLitt – California Public University (US)
5. Life Member – Indo-British Scholars’ Association(IBSA)
6. Member – International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR)
7. Academic Council Member – American Council on Management and IT (ACMIT/US)

National:

1. Life Member – Public Relations Society of India (PRSI)
2. Member – Indian Golf Union
3. Member – Association of Designers of India (ADI)
4. Former Member – CII Young Indians
5. Former Member – Advertising Club of Calcutta.    
6. Former Member – Calcutta Cricket and Football Club (CCFC)

Dr. Subir Sen is an educationist with nearly three decades of experience in the industry, academia, research, and institution building. He is a graduate of Commerce from St.Xaviers College, Kolkata, with an MBA in Finance and a Ph.D. in Strategy. He started his career with PwC with exposure in Financial Analytics, Projects Appraisal & Business Consulting across diversified sectors and leading corporates. He joined the ICFAI group in 2005 and won the Best Young Teacher Award in 2010 from AIMA across pan India and was conferred Hony Fellow.

He has devoted the last ten years of his career to institution building, cutting across different verticals in Management education. He is an ardent reader, and loves traveling and listening to music.

Dr. Dhar has a Ph.D. in Business Administration on Information Systems from Aligarh Muslim University, M.Stat. from Indian Statistical Institute and B.Sc. (Math Hons) from Presidency College Kolkata. She has 24 years experience in the IT industry managing development of state-of-the-art IT solutions for a global clientele, contributing to business growth and organizational competency development. She has been instrumental in architecting IT solutions of national importance, such as unified payment infrastructure (UPI). She served as the Chief Data Scientist for the integrated fraud management system development project for NPCI. She has been a guest faculty for IIM Calcutta and developed a number of case studies for the case research center at IIM Calcutta. She is deeply involved in information systems research. Her work has been published in internationally reputed journals. She has presented her work at prestigious international conferences.

I am an MBA in marketing with a sports management degree from IISWBM (kolkata) also i have a work experience of 10 years in Marketing ,sales and Business development. In the sports field I have worked with almost all major events like – FIFA U-17 world cup, ICC T20 world cup , IPL 2016-18, Pro kabaddi , PBL etc. For the last three years I have been working with a sports infrastructure company and grass root sports development in tie up with Khelo India and All IIndia football Federation. I also have a strong database client list with all the major schools and colleges in India.I am also an expert in stadium operations Management and ground recce and sports event operations..I have an expertise in sports infrastructure development.

I also have an expertise in athlete management and grass-roots sports development.

Dr. Pudi is a Ph.D & PGDTE in ELT from CIEFL, PGPBM from IIM Trichy, MA English from Sri Sathya Sai University, with over 20 years of Corporate & Academic experience. A Corporate Trainer in Business Ethics, Leadership & Leadership Communication, Teacher Trainer, Master Trainer in Debono thinking skills and a Corporate Communications consultant to MNCs & NGOs. She is also a member of International Womens’ forum, IATEFL , ELTAI India & Business Ethics forum.

Dr. Pudi is a visiting faculty in prestigious institutions like IIM, Andhra University, Osmania University, Central University, Nagarjuna University & Siddhartha University and a Member of Board of Communication Studies, KLE and Sri Sathya Institute of Higher Learning. Her other areas of interest include integrating human values into academic curriculum and working closely with the underprivileged children.

Ms. Mitra received her bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Kala Bhavan, Visva Bharati University, Shantiniketan and holds a Diploma in Interior Designing from Jenson and Nicholson Interiors and Exteriors, Kolkata, as well as a Diploma in Design from the Kent Institute of Art and Design, UK. She received the Charles Wallace Trust Fellowship in 1992 from the British Council. Rina Mitra has worked on various projects for Doordarshan and Zee Bangla between 1993 -1996 as an Art Director and Production Designer. She has also worked on many prestigious projects which include the feature film, Shesher Kobita 2015, ad for West Bengal Tourism (2016), ad for United colours of Benetton (2017). She has worked as the costume designer for Padatik Theatre, Kolkata from 1993 – 2014, as Interior Designer for Hindustan Lever, Kolkata and Tata Motors, Jamshedpur from 2006 -2013. She has also worked as a Visual Art and Design teacher at Kindergarten Starters, Dubai, ECMIT- Dubai, Trivandrum International School, Trivandrum and the Courtyard, Bangalore. Her last stint prior to joining NSHM was with Calcutta International School from 2012- 2020 as their IBDP Visual Art and Design teacher. She has also hosted a TV show called Estate of Art for channel 9 based on Interiors and Real Estate in Bangalore(2007) Rina has been the Regional Finalist for the prestigious IIHM Teacher Chef Competitions from 2013 onwards and has won the title of IIHM Teacher Chef in the year 2014.

Mr. Janakraj Gupta  has 17-years of overall professional experience. He has worked with Oben Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. as the Chief Human Resources Officer and as Lead HR Analyst at Genpact India Pvt. Ltd. Previously he has worked with Hero MindMine Institute Ltd., NIIT Ltd. and Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. He loves listening to music & is an artist.

Mr. Mitra has more than 14 years of experience in the field of administration. He has worked with many renowned institutes like Amity, Pan India Group, Calcutta Business School, etc.

He is very passionate about his work and also believes to work in a team. Mr. Mitra loves to take challenges and try to full fill that within the stipulated time. He is a very good problem solver.

Besides that, Mr. Mitra likes to play cricket and played many corporate matches.

Dr. Milind is a professional higher education academician and leader who leads strategy in quality and excellence across global undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level higher education.

An accomplished educator, Ph.D. qualified and recognised leader in higher education strategy, learning and teaching, Milind is highly experienced in transitional higher education leadership, quality assurance and strategic direction of higher education in India and United Kingdom education system (University Of Huddersfield). His accolades in leadership and teaching and learning leadership excellence include senior fellowship of the Higher Education and varied industry and academic.

His leadership evidenced through several keynotes, board members on different education bodies, as well as development of, and leading programs and courses at international and world-renowned institutions.

Milind has an excellent understanding and knowledge of higher education policy and legislation in India and U.K. Over his career, he has developed the foresight and business knowledge to succeed and he has earned the trust and respect of clients, colleagues and industry alike.

Dr. Milind has contributed in senior leadership role as a Professor and Dean- School of Business, Sushant University- Gurugram, Head of Department for Management Studies at I.H.M-Aurangabad-Tata and Taj Hotels Resorts and Places-International Educational Organisation University of Huddersfield, U.K, Ministry of Tourism- Government of India and other reputed organisations.

Dr.Milind is certified from CMI- Chartered Management Institute U.K. Level-5 Certificate in Management and Leadership- This was joint program from AICTE-UKIERI.

He has Ph.D. from Banasthali University in Management, MBA-H.R.M, M.A. Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Enterprise Management (I.I.T-Delhi), B.Sc. Zoology (H) & DHMCT&AN-Ministry of Tourism- Government of India(NCHMCT&AN)

He has published several research papers in reputed journal and presented papers in national and international conferences. He has also published a book on Indian Ancient History and Human Resource Management-“HRM Practices During Mauryan Period & Modern Corporate World”.

His Area of Research and Teaching-Organisation Behaviour, Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Indian History, Wisdom and Indian Management Practices. Expert in Team Building for MDP & FDP.

Mr. Rishabh holds joint majors in Mathematics and Economics from his Bachelor’s at New York University, earning Dean’s List Honors. He is a dynamic leader with nearly 5 years of work experience working in India and in the US with a background in finance, branding and communications, and strategic management.

Pijush Bhattacharjee (Head, HRTD) has an impressive background spanning over 22 years across both the corporate and educational sectors.His last role was Head of HR at Inspiria Knowledge Campus, Siliguri, he demonstrated remarkable leadership and strategic vision. His career journey includes notable positions with industry giants such as Vodafone, Reliance, ICICI Bank, and Coca-Cola. Each of these roles has contributed to his deep understanding of organizational dynamics and HR practices.

In addition to his extensive professional experience, Pijush is also a certified trainer with Nikon India. His passion for photography and traveling speaks to his creative spirit and adventurous nature.

Gautam Basu (Head, Administration) an avid ER & IR professional with over three decades of diverse experience across industries, specializing in Administration, Facilities Management, Security Management, Project Management, and Event & Hospitality Management. His journey has taken him from tea plantations to telecom towers, from mining sites to cement factories—all across the country. Before joining NSHM Knowledge Campus in Durgapur, he held the position of Chief Manager Administration at the International Management Institute in Bhubaneswar.

Gautam’s driving forces? Integrity, unwavering commitment, and boundless passion.

Beyond the boardroom, Gautam wears many hats. He’s not just a seasoned professional; he’s also an avid photographer, capturing life’s moments through his lens. Wildlife stirs his soul, and he finds solace in the untamed beauty of nature. When he’s not managing projects or leading teams, you’ll likely find him behind the wheel, exploring winding roads or riding the open highways.

Gautam Basu: Where professionalism meets adventure

Core Specializations: Communication Design, Branding & Identity Design, Typography, Creative Thinking for Innovation, Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), and Design Research

Dr. Sharmila Sinha, an alumnus of MSU Baroda and IDC School of Design at IIT Bombay, brings over 30 years of experience as a communication designer to her current position. She has worked with national and multinational companies and brands such as Unilever, Tata, ITC, LaOpala, Bata, Jenson & Nicholson, Panasonic, Lafarge, and Hyundai, collaborating with top advertising agencies including Lintas, Clarion, Contract, O&M, Saatchi & Saatchi, and Intera.

Dr. Sinha holds a doctorate from IIT Bombay, where her research focused on Creative Ideation. A certified DeBono trainer she has been conducting creativity training for both corporate clients and academic institutions for over two decades. Her work has been presented and published in both national and international design research conferences and journals, having being awarded best paper status.

Her teaching career spans over 20 years, covering core design and cross-disciplinary subjects at prestigious institutions such as IIT Bombay, NIFT Mumbai and Kolkata, Symbiosis Institute of Design Pune, NID MP, UID Gandhinagar, IIM Udaipur, NSHM and ISB&M, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.