Faculty

Research

• HRM, Knowledge Management, Digital Transformation in HRM, Organizational Learning, Employee Agility, HR Analytics

Awards & Recognition

• Best (3rd) paper award in XUB Sustainability Summit – 2018 organized by Xavier University, Bhubaneswar

Teaching Courses and New Courses Developed

• Human Resource Planning, Digital Transformation in HRM, Data Visualization, Business Statistics, Spreadsheet Modelling

Experience

• Worked as an Assistant Professor at Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore Campus from 10th February 2025 to 31st May 2025.
• Worked as an Assistant Professor at Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida from 1st December 2023 to 31st January 2025.
• Worked as an Academic Associate at Birla Institute of Management Technology, (BIMTECH), Greater Noida from 14th August 2022 to 30th November 2023
• Worked as an Academic Associate (OB and HRM) at the Indian Institute of Management, Indore From 2nd November 2020 to 18th January 2022
• Worked as an Assistant Professor at Gandhi Institute for Education and Technology (GIET), Baniatangi, Khurdha 12th November 2018 to 30th September 2020

Academic Positions and Assignments

• Assistant Professor, Birla Institute of Management Technology, December 2023 – Present.
• Course coordinator (International Business Program) from January 2024-July 2024

MDP Sessions, Workshops and Technical Lectures

• Resource person in the 3-day FDP on Advanced Data Analysis using SPSS, AMOS and SMART PLS organized by Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida from 3^rd May-5^th May 2024.
• Attended in the ICSSR sponsored Ten Days Research Methodology Workshop organized by NIT Rourkela during 29^th– 8^th Oct. 2018
• Attended in the Faculty Development Programme on Multivariate Data Analysis Techniques organized by Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar from 4-10^th June 2018.
• Attended in the National Workshop on Research Methodology conducted by Birla Global University during 8-14 MAY 2017
• Attended in the V.V. Giri National Labour Institute Sponsored Training Programme on “Skill Development for Youth Employability and Entrepreneurship” conducted by Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies, Bhubaneswar during 09-13 October 2017.

Research Paper and Working Paper

• Nayak, L., Malik, P., Meher, J.R., Patel, G., (2025), “Developing competencies of Gen Z: Role of Organisational learning culture and learning agility”, Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and Performance, ISSN: 2051-6614, https://doi.org/10.1108/JOEPP-06-2024-0276, Indexing: Scopus, Ranking: ABDC-B
• Satpathy, S., Meher, J.R., Patel,G. (2024), “The thin line: exploring sales job stress effects on disidentification and intention to quit”,  Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and Performance, ISSN: 2051-6614, https://doi.org/10.1108/JOEPP-12-2023-0554,  Indexing: Scopus, Ranking: ABDC-B.
• Singh, N., Panigrahi, R., Panigrahi, R.R.and Meher, J.R. (2024), “Unraveling blockchain adoption in the insurance sector: a comprehensive TOE framework with knowledge management practices”, VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems, ISSN 2059-5891, https://doi.org/10.1108/VJIKMS-08-2023-0190, Indexing: Scopus, Ranking: ABDC: – B,
• Meher, J.R., Mishra, R.K., Panigrahi, Patel, G., Jena. L.K., (2023), “Does learning culture enhance organizational performance? A serial mediator with knowledge management and organizational intelligence”, Knowledge management Research & Practice, Vol. 23(2), pp. 107-118, ISSN: 1477-8238, Indexing: Scopus, Ranking: ABDC: – A.
• Mallik, P., Mallik, P., Meher, J.R., Yadav, S., (2024), “Assessing the relationship between AMO framework and talent retention: Role of employee engagement and transformational leadership”, Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and Performance, ISSN: 2051-6614, https://doi.org/10.1108/JOEPP-12-2023-0557,  Indexing: Scopus, Ranking: ABDC: – B, ABS-1
• Dash, I., Gupta, J., Meher, J.R., (2024), “Deciphering HR Challenges for Organizational Ambidexterity: A Study on Energy Sector in India”, International Journal of Organizational Analysis, Vol 32(7), pp. 1204-1220, ISSN:1934-8835, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-11-2022-3481, Indexing: Scopus, Ranking: ABDC: – B, ABS-1
• Jain, A., Sharma, Poonam., Meher, J.R., (2023) “Effects of Online Platforms on Learner’s Satisfaction: A serial mediation analysis with Instructor Presence and Student Engagement”, International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, Vol 40(5), pp. 453-466 ISSN: 2056-4880, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJILT-02-2023-0017, Indexing: Scopus, Ranking: Ranking: ABDC-C
• Verma, S., Rana, N., Meher, J.R., (2024), “Identifying the enablers of HR Digitalization and HR Analytics using ISM and MICMAC Analysis”, International Journal of Organizational Analysis, Vol 32(3), pp. 504-521 ISSN:1934-8835, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-01-2023-3611, Indexing: Scopus, Ranking: ABDC: – B, ABS-1
• Meher, J.R., Nayak, L., Mishra, R.K., Patel, G.,(2022), “Impact of Organizational Learning Culture on Organizational Effectiveness: A Serial Mediation Analysis with Knowledge sharing and Employee Competencies”, VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems, 54(2), pp. 324-338, ISSN 2059-5891, https://doi.org/10.1108/VJIKMS-10-2021-0230,  Indexing: Scopus, Ranking: ABDC: – B
• Panigrahi, R, R., Jena, D., Meher, J. R., Shrivastava, A, K., (2023), “Assessing the Impact of Supply Chain Agility on Operational Performances-A PLS-SEM Approach”, Measuring Business Excellence, Vol 27(1), pp. 1-24 https://doi.org/10.1108/MBE-06-2021-0073, Indexing: Scopus, Ranking: ABDC: – B
• Panigrahi, R. R., Meher, J. R., Shrivastava, A. K., Patel, G., & Jena, L. K. (2022), “Operational performance entitling the knowledge of inventory management practices on business performance: a mediational study”, Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication, Vol 73(6-7), pp. 738-756 https://doi.org/10.1108/GKMC-07-2022-0177, Indexing: Scopus, Ranking: ABDC: – B
• Meher, J.R., & Mishra, R.K., (2021). “Examining the Role of Knowledge Sharing on Employee Performance with a mediating effect of Organizational Learning”, VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems, 52(2), pp. 205-223 https://doi.org/10.1108/VJIKMS-04-2020-0056, Indexing: Scopus, Ranking: ABDC-B

13.  Meher, J.R., & Mishra, R.K., (2021), “Evaluation of perceived benefits and employee satisfaction through knowledge management practices”, Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication, ISSN 2514-9342, Vol. 71(1/2), pp. 86-102, https://doi.org/10.1108/GKMC-11-2020-0181,   Indexing: Scopus, Ranking: ABDC-B

• Meher, J.R., & Mishra, R.K., (2019). “Assessing the influence of Knowledge management Practices on Organizational Performance: An ISM approach”, VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems, 49(3), pp. 440-456 ISSN 2059-5891, https://doi.org/10.1108/VJIKMS-04-2019-0050, Indexing: Scopus, Ranking: ABDC-B
• Panigrahi, R, R., Jena, D., Tondan, D., Meher, J.R., Mishra, P.C., & Sahoo, A., (2020). “Inventory Management and Performance of Manufacturing Firms”, International Journal of Value Chain Management, 12(2), pp. 149-170, ISSN 1741-5357, Indexing: Scopus

Conference, Seminar Paper and Presentations

• Presented paper on the topic of “Role of Knowledge Management Practices on Organizational Performance” at the National Seminar on Business Management and Social Innovations organized by Dept. of Business Administration, Sambalpur University during 29^th Feb -1^st March 2020
• Presented paper on the topic of “Role of Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management for Employee Empowerment” at the 13^th Annual ISDSI conference 2019 organized by IIM Sambalpur during 27^th -30^th December 2019
• Presented poster on the topic of “Evaluation of Employees’ Perceived Benefits and Satisfaction Through Knowledge Management Practices” in the 7^th PAN IIM WORLD MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE” Organized by IIM Rohtak during 12^th – 14^th December 2019
• Presented a paper on the topic of “Modelling and analysis of Knowledge Management Practices for Selected IT companies in India” in the 12^th Doctoral Thesis Conference organized by IBS Hyderabad in collaboration with Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), Mumbai on 18^th – 19^th April, 2019.
• Presented a paper on the topic of “Work Life Balance: A Way to Employee Satisfaction” in the International Seminar on Recent Trends in Management, Commerce & Social Sciences (RTMCSS-2018) organized by Rourkela Institute of Management Studies (RIMS) on 20^th September 2018.
• Presented paper on the topic of “Work Life Balance: An Integration of Family and Organization” at UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Sustainable Management Practices: Concepts and Emerging Trends-2018” organized by Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University on 10^th & 11^th March 2018
• Presented paper on the topic of “Cross Cultural Differences within Employees: A study in Automobile Sectors of Maharashtra” at UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Sustainable Management Practices: Concepts and Emerging Trends-2018” organized by Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University on 10^th & 11^th March 2018
• Presented a paper on the topic of “Sustainability of Workforce through Work Life Balance” on XUB Sustainability Summit – 2018 organized by Xavier University, Bhubaneswar on 9^th & 10^th February 2018.
• Presented a paper on the topic of “Work Life Balance & its Impact on Employee Performance: A Qualitative Study” on National Conference on Contemporary Issues in Management Research and Managerial Decision Making organized by Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar on 6^th January 2018
• Participated in the International Seminar on “International Economic Scenario & Economic Order-2017” organized by the Department of Economics and Department of Business Administration, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur on 17^th & 18^th February 2018.

Editorial Positions and Reviews

• Knowledge Management Research and Practice (ABDC-A)
• VINE The Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems (ABDC-B)
• Evidance Based HRM (ABDC-B)
• Heliyon Journal (Elsevier)
• Business Process Management Journal (ABDC-B)
• Global Knowledge Memory and Communication (ABDC-B)
• Management Research Review (ABDC-C)
• The Learning Organization (ABDC-C)

Professional Association and Board Participation

• Life Member of Indian Society for Training and Development, (Membership no. M-1839/2019)

Research in Progress

• Digital transformation in the Indian HR Context.
• Responsible AI usage in Indian Higher Education.