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Dr. Shafiqa Gul — Ph.D. (Business Administration) | Researcher | Author | Academician | HR Management Specialist
Some careers are built on credentials. Dr. Shafiqa Gul’s is built on a relentless curiosity for understanding how systems, communities, and people truly function — and the discipline to research, document, and publish that understanding for the benefit of others.
A Ph.D. holder in Business Administration, researcher, author, and academician, Dr. Gul has carved a distinguished space for herself across an unusually wide range of disciplines — Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Tribal Development, Migration Studies, Healthcare Management, Women Empowerment, and Socio-Economic Research.
A Foundation Built on Excellence
Dr. Gul completed her Doctorate in Business Administration at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora, where her doctoral research compared performance appraisal systems in public and private super-specialty hospitals across Northern India — work that reflects her signature interdisciplinary approach, blending management theory with pressing social and economic realities.
Her academic journey began with distinction. She completed her Bachelor’s in Business Administration (BBA) at the University of Kashmir, where she was recognised as the Second Topper of her batch, before going on to complete her MBA at the same university, deepening her expertise in strategic management, organisational behaviour, and business analytics.
A Career of Teaching and Mentorship
Dr. Gul has served as Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management at the Islamic University of Science and Technology and as a Lecturer at Nawakadal Degree College, contributing extensively to teaching, mentoring, curriculum development, and research. Known for creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment, she takes a personal interest in her students’ academic and professional growth, encouraging them to think critically and explore new ideas with confidence.
A Researcher of National Standing
Dr. Gul’s research career spans more than six years and several prestigious, government-backed projects. She served as Senior Research Fellow at the Tribal Research Institute (TRI), Department of Tribal Affairs, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, where her work on tribal products and the marketing challenges faced by tribal artisans contributed meaningfully to understanding indigenous entrepreneurship and livelihoods.
She has also worked as a Research Associate on an ICMR-sponsored project examining the psycho-social and economic well-being of elderly migrants at the Business School, University of Kashmir, under the mentorship of Dr. Farzana Gulzar. Earlier in her career, she served as a Junior Research Fellow on a UGC-sponsored project studying healthcare professionals’ satisfaction with performance appraisal systems — research recognised and awarded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. She also contributed as Research Coordinator on the Ministry’s Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY), focused on skill development and employability.
A Prolific Author
Dr. Gul is the author of nine published books spanning management, entrepreneurship, tribal development, migration, and contemporary social issues. Her notable titles include Empowering Indigenous Roots: A Journey Towards Tribal Development, Mastering Marketing: Strategies, Insights, and Ethical Perspectives, Neurological Disorders Associated with Excessive Computer Usage, Rising Voices: Empowering Tribal Youth for a Stronger Future, Tribal Insights: Exploring the Indigenous Communities of Jammu and Kashmir, Preserving Heritage: Unveiling the Tales of Jammu and Kashmir, Fatima’s Radiant Arrival: A Mother’s Tale of Love and Birth, Entrepreneurship: A Road Less Travelled, Migration: The Impact and Implications, and Impact of Social Media Usage on Brand Choices. Her books are available across major platforms including Amazon, Flipkart, Google Books, and Kindle.
A Voice in Global Research
Beyond authorship, Dr. Gul has contributed extensively to national and international research literature, with publications in journals indexed in UGC and Scopus databases, and chapters featured by globally recognised publishers including Springer Nature and Bloomsbury Publishing. Her notable research includes work on the socio-economic aspects of sewage sludge use in agriculture published by Springer Nature, entrepreneurship education in collaboration with NIT Srinagar published by Bloomsbury, and a significant body of work examining the migration, displacement, and psychological well-being of Kashmiri Pandits — covering themes from forced migration and quality of life to the impact of displacement on women and education.
Her academic interests continue to span Human Resource Management, Performance Management Systems, Healthcare Management, Entrepreneurship Education, Tribal Development, Women Empowerment, Migration Studies, Rural Development, Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, and Sustainable Development Practices — including her contribution on Green Human Resource Management, a conceptual review focused on sustainability and responsible organisational practice.
A Continuing Commitment
Dr. Gul remains an active participant in national and international conferences, workshops, and academic forums, consistently working to bridge rigorous research with real, practical societal impact. Her body of work — spanning teaching, research, and authorship — reflects a singular, sustained commitment: using scholarship not as an end in itself, but as a tool for genuine social and economic transformation.
Email: shafiqaagul@gmail.com
