DR. WAHEEDA SUNNY THOMAS

Bio

Dr. Waheeda Sunny Thomas is a distinguished academician with over 3 decades of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and extensive administrative leadership as Principal of a NAAC ‘A’ Grade institution. She is recognized for her expertise in Business Economics, Managerial Economics, Business Environment, International Trade, Economic Analysis, and Entrepreneurship.

 

Dr. Thomas has held significant academic and administrative positions, including Principalship at a premier accredited college. She has contributed to leading national institutions such as the National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM), Pune; Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA); and Action for Agricultural Renewal in Maharashtra (AFARM), one of the state’s largest NGOs.

 

Her doctoral research focused on the global competitiveness of India’s agricultural exports. Her broader research interests encompass the agro-processing sector in India, sustainable development goals (SDGs), and the pursuit of excellence in higher education. Dr. Thomas has an extensive publication record, including: 2 textbooks and 8 reference books, over 30 peer-reviewed research papers and case studies in renowned journals, 1 Indian and 2 International patents, and 1 co-edited eBook. She has presented at and chaired sessions in numerous national and international conferences and seminars. Dr. Thomas has served as Editor-in-Chief of a UGC CARE-listed journal and as Editor of the Newsletter (2017–2021). She is also a reviewer for the internationally recognized journal, Transnational Corporations Review.

 

Dr. Thomas is an approved PhD supervisor in Economics, having guided doctoral research at Sardar Patel University and CVM University from 2015 to 2021. She currently supervises doctoral research in Economics & Management at Universal AI University. Her mentorship has supported scholars in diverse areas of economics and management, reflecting her commitment to fostering academic excellence and research innovation.

 

Dr. Thomas is widely respected for her leadership in academic administration, her commitment to advancing research in economics and sustainable development, social entrepreneurship and her active engagement in capacity-building initiatives across higher education.

 

Faculty: General Management & Liberal Arts

Education: Ph.D. (Economics), MPhil, MA, MBA(IB), NET

Industry Experience: 3 Years

Academic Experience: 28 Years

Administrative Responsibilities: Dean,  School of Management UG & School of Social, Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences