Dr. Princy Thomas is an accomplished academician with over 19 years of experience in teaching and research across reputed institutions. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, she has been instrumental in shaping the academic and research landscape in her field. Dr. Thomas has previously worked with esteemed institutions such as the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME), and Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology.

She has significant expertise in areas such as entrepreneurship, talent management, organizational behavior, and sustainable practices. Her teaching portfolio spans management studies, entrepreneurship education, and strategic management.

Significant Achievements

1. Research Contributions:

   • Worked on a three-year international project on Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation in collaboration with Milano-Bicocca University, Italy, and other BRIC countries.
   • Successfully completed a major project funded by CHRIST (Deemed to be University) on the Effectiveness of Talent Management Practices in Social Enterprises.

2. Publications:

   • Authored and co-authored two Scopus-indexed books, including Entrepreneurship Education: Experiments with Curriculum, Pedagogy and Target Groups (Springer) and Business and Society: Issues and Cases in the Indian Context (World Scientific).
   • Published 8 chapters in Scopus-indexed books covering diverse topics such as corporate social responsibility, talent retention, and sustainable practices.
   • Contributed extensively to peer-reviewed journals such as The Journal of Entrepreneurship, Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal, and Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning.

3. Recognition:

   • Reviewer for the South Asian Journal of Management.
   • Published numerous case studies and articles on entrepreneurship, employee engagement, and organizational justice.

4. Academic Excellence:

   • Attended several globally recognized MOOCs, including courses from Imperial College London and the University of Virginia, enhancing her expertise in creative thinking, statistics, and social entrepreneurship.
   • Participated in over 70 workshops and presented papers at various prestigious conferences.

Notable Contributions

1. Entrepreneurship Education:
   Dr. Thomas has significantly contributed to entrepreneurship education through innovative curriculum design and pedagogical experiments, as documented in her books and journal articles.

2. Talent Management Research:
   Her research on talent retention practices, pay satisfaction, and organizational justice has provided valuable insights for businesses and academic institutions.

3. Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship:
   Dr. Thomas has explored the role of social enterprises in promoting sustainable agricultural practices and contributed case studies highlighting the symbiotic relationship between business and society.

4. Policy and Governance:
   As part of a government-funded project, she contributed to a study on the implementation of reservation policies in higher education, shaping policy recommendations for Karnataka.

5. Conference Coordination :
   

   Successfully organized three international conferences that advanced research and dialogue in entrepreneurship and sustainability:

   • ICIER CHRIST International Conference on Social Entrepreneurship (2017).
   • ICIER IIMB International Conference on Entrepreneurship Education (2015).
   • ICER-BRIC International Conference on Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation (2011).

Eligibility for Distinguished Researcher Award

Dr. Princy Thomas extensive contributions to research, her impactful publications in high-quality journals, and her leadership in international and domestic projects make her an exemplary candidate for the Distinguished Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels. Her dedication to advancing knowledge and mentoring future leaders in academia aligns with the vision of the award.