KATRA, Jun 12: Neha Chandra, daughter of Kailaso Devi and Rashpal Chander, has been awarded the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Management by the School of Business, Faculty of Management at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University.
Chandra successfully completed her doctoral research under the supervision of Prof. Supran Kumar Sharma, Professor, School of Business, SMVDU. Her thesis, titled “Dimensions of Intellectual Capital and Corporate Performance in Select Listed Firms of India,” explores the impact of intellectual capital on corporate performance and contributes significantly to the fields of strategic management and organizational performance.
Throughout her doctoral journey, Chandra demonstrated exceptional academic dedication and research excellence. She has published several research papers in reputed ABDC ‘A’ and ‘B’ category journals, many of which are indexed in Scopus Q1-rated journals. In addition, she actively participated in numerous national and international conferences, presenting her research findings and engaging with scholars from diverse academic backgrounds.
Her research provides valuable insights into how intellectual capital influences organizational success and competitiveness in the corporate sector, adding to the growing body of literature on knowledge-based resources and firm performance.
Expressing her gratitude on the achievement, Chandra acknowledged the support and academic environment provided by the School of Business, SMVDU. She conveyed her sincere thanks to Pragati Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of SMVDU, for his vision and continuous encouragement towards fostering quality research and academic excellence at the university.
She also expressed her appreciation to Prof. Ashutosh Vashishtha, Dean, Faculty of Management, Dr. Arti Maini, Head, School of Business, her research supervisor Prof. Supran Kumar Sharma, faculty members, and the members of her doctoral committee for their invaluable guidance, mentorship and support throughout her research journey.
The achievement has brought pride to the university and serves as an inspiration for aspiring researchers pursuing higher studies in management and related disciplines. The faculty and academic community at SMVDU congratulated Ms. Chandra on her accomplishment and wished her success in her future academic and professional endeavors.