Dr. Rinki Rola

Dr. Rinki Rola is a Professor and Dean – Academics (PGDM) at Shanti Business School, Ahmedabad, where she has been associated since 2015. An IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumna, she holds a Ph.D. in Management, an MBA in Finance, and a B.E. in Chemical Engineering. She brings over 18 years of academic experience along with two years of corporate experience.

Her academic and research interests span Operations and Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Finance, Outcome-Based Education, and academic quality systems. Her doctoral research focused on Green Supply Chain Management practices in the chemical industries of Gujarat, and she has further strengthened her expertise through the Professional Certificate Programme in Supply Chain Management from IIM Kozhikode.

In her academic leadership role, Dr. Rola contributes extensively to curriculum development, academic planning, faculty coordination, student mentoring, accreditation, and institutional quality initiatives. She also serves as a Co-Guide/Co-Supervisor for Ph.D. scholars in Management at Gujarat Technological University (GTU).

2. Research, Publications & Conferences – A list of your research papers, publications, and conference presentations.

“Dr. Rola’s research spans Green and Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Finance and Financial Inclusion, Management Education, Employability, and contemporary business and social issues.”

Research, Publications & Conference Presentations

Research Publications

1. “SARFAESI Act: A Game Changer or a Splash in the Pan” – Published in Science of Law, Vol. 2025, No. 3, 2025. DOI: 10.55284/c4d4ky81.
2. “Employability Skills of Management Graduates: A Recruiters’ Perspective” – Published in Advances in Consumer Research, Vol. 2, Issue 4, 2025.
3. “Opinions on Social Media: The New Age Challenge for Individuals and Organisations” – Published in Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management, Vol. 10, No. 22s, 2025. DOI: 10.52783/jisem.v10i22s.5001.
4. “Framework for GSCM Performance in Chemical Industries” – Published in Sumedha Journal of Management, Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018, pp. 62–76.
5. “Management Education Pedagogies: Designing Engaging Experiences for Students” – Published in International Journal of Pedagogical Innovations (IJPI), Vol. 5, Issue 1, January 2017. ISSN: 2210-1543.
6. “Financial Re-Engineering: An Innovative Initiative for Financial Inclusion” – Published in JIMS8M: The Journal of Indian Management & Strategy, Vol. 22, Issue 1, January–March 2017. ISSN: 0973-9335.
7. “Employable Management Graduates: Recruiters Viewpoint” – Published in International Business Management, a peer-reviewed journal. ISSN: 1993-5250.
8. “Green Supply Chain Management in Indian Chemical Industries – A Fad or a Strategy for a Long Run!” – Published in Journal of Advances in Business Management, Vol. 2, Issue 4, October–December 2016. DOI: 10.14260/jadbm/2016/42. ISSN: 2395-7328.
9. “Financial Inclusion – A Reality Check” – Published in Sumedha Journal of Management, Vol. 5, Issue 2, April–June 2016. ISSN: 2277-6753.
10. “ISO 14001 Certification – A Step Ahead Towards Implementation of Green Supply Chain Management Practices in Chemical Industries” – Published in International Journal of Scientific Research (IJSR), Vol. 4, Issue 6, June 2015. ISSN: 2277-8179.
11. “A Study on Drivers for Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) in Chemical Industries: With Reference to Gujarat Region” – Published in International Journal of Research in Commerce & Management, Vol. 4, Issue 4, April 2013. ISSN: 0976-2183.
12. “Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) Practices in Chemical Industries with Reference to Gujarat Region” – Published in The Journal of Management and Co-operation, Vol. X, Issue 2, April–June 2013. ISSN: 2249-2275.

Book Chapter

1. Book Chapter On “Reverse Mortgage: An opportunity or risk in view point of Investors in India, In K. A. Goyal, A. K. Mohapatra, & K. Maharshi (Eds.), Recent trends in business finance (pp. 212–224). Regal Publications. ISBN 9788184845686. https://regalpublications.com/book/recent-trends-in-business-finance-9788184845686.

Book/Conference Proceedings & Research Contributions

2. “Financial Re-engineering for Financial Inclusion” – Abstract published in the book Emerging Themes in Strategy, published by McGraw Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. ISBN-13: 978-93-85965-80-7.
3. “Innovations in Financial Platform” – Accepted for publication in the conference proceedings of the Finance Conference on Perspectives on Risk & Return on Investments, organized by Unitedworld School of Business, Karnavati Knowledge Village, Gandhinagar, November 14–15, 2016.

Conference Presentations

1. Presented a full paper titled “SARFAESI Act: A Game Changer or a Splash in the Pan” at the 2nd GNLU International Conference on Business, Law & Public Policy, organized by Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar, March 3–4, 2023.
2. Presented a full paper titled “Financial Re-engineering for Financial Inclusion” at the International Conference on Emerging Themes in Strategy, organized by Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon, February 25–26, 2016.
3. Presented a full paper titled “Reverse Mortgage: An Opportunity or Risk in Viewpoint of Investors in India” in absentia at the UGC-Sponsored International Conference on Recent Trends in Business Finance and Economics, organized by the Department of Business Finance and Economics & Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, JNV University, Jodhpur, October 9–11, 2015.
4. Presented the doctoral thesis synopsis titled “An In-depth Study of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) Practices in Selected Chemical Industries in Gujarat” at Doctor Colloquium 2015, held as part of the 7th International Conference on Emerging Management Perspectives, Practices and Research Trends, on the theme Information Systems and Operations Management, organized by Ganpat University, Faculty of Management Studies, February 6–7, 2015.
5. Presented the paper “Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) Practices in Chemical Industries with Reference to Gujarat Region” at the National Conference on “Contemporary Issues in Management and Co-operation: Prospects and Challenges”, organized by NICM, Gandhinagar, June 2013. The paper secured Third Rank at the conference.
6. Presented the paper “Pigment Grade Red Oxide Preparation from Pickling Liquor of Rolling Mills Waste” at Prakalp 2004, a National-Level Conference held at Maharashtra Institute of Engineering, Pune, April 2004.

3. Institution Building Initiatives – A brief note on the initiatives you have undertaken or contributed to in strengthening Shanti Business School.

Dr. Rinki Rola has actively contributed to strengthening the academic and institutional ecosystem of Shanti Business School through initiatives in academic governance, curriculum development, quality assurance, accreditation, faculty development, student engagement, and process improvement.

As Dean – Academics (PGDM) and a core member of IQAC, she has played a key role in strengthening academic systems and standardising processes related to academic planning, curriculum delivery, Continuous Evaluation and End-Term Evaluation, course documentation, faculty coordination, student academic monitoring, and the functioning of the Programme Office. She has been actively involved in the implementation and institutionalisation of Outcome-Based Education (OBE), including CO–PO/PSO mapping, direct and indirect attainment, attainment analysis, and continuous improvement processes.

She has contributed significantly to NBA accreditation and quality assurance, working closely with faculty and institutional teams to strengthen academic processes, evidence, course files, assessment practices, and documentation in alignment with NBA and AICTE requirements. She has also facilitated the functioning of the Board of Studies and Academic Council, including curriculum proposals, academic documentation, Action Taken Reports, and implementation of approved academic decisions.

A major area of her contribution has been curriculum review and development, including the restructuring and implementation of the PGDM curriculum for the 2026–28 batch, integration of emerging industry requirements, experiential learning, and Artificial Intelligence into teaching-learning and academic processes. She has also supported faculty development through mentoring, academic coordination, improved pedagogical practices, research orientation, and technology-enabled teaching initiatives.

Her institution-building contributions extend to student development and engagement, including academic orientation, mentoring systems, student clubs and co-curricular planning, academic discipline and attendance monitoring, and coordination of institutional events. As the Main Coordinator of Bauddhika, she led the planning and coordination of the institute’s annual flagship fest every year.

Through continuous coordination with Admissions, Placements, Examination, Administration, Branding, faculty teams, and student stakeholders, she has contributed towards building a more structured, collaborative, quality-driven, technology-enabled, and outcome-oriented academic environment at Shanti Business School.

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