Registered Research Scholars

K.M. Agrawal College Alumni

Registered Research Scholars

Meet the bright minds shaping the future of research at our institution. Our Registered Research Scholars are passionate innovators, deep thinkers, and emerging leaders who are committed to creating meaningful impact through their doctoral work.

Guided by our expert PhD Supervisors, each scholar is actively engaged in cutting-edge research that pushes boundaries, explores new possibilities, and contributes to real-world solutions. Their dedication, curiosity, and academic excellence reflect the vibrant research culture we proudly nurture.

Discover our scholars and their inspiring research journeys as they work toward becoming the next generation of academicians, industry experts, and thought leaders.

List of Ph.Ds registered per eligible teacher

Sr No Name of full time teacher with Ph.D./ D.M/M.Ch./ D.N.B Superspeciality /D.Sc. /D’Lit. Qualification (Ph.D. /D.M/ M.Ch./D.N.B Superspeciality /D.Sc./D’Lit. ) and Year of obtaining Whether recognised as research Guide for Ph.D. /D.M/M.Ch. /D.N.B Superspeciality /D.Sc./D’Lit. Year of Recognition as Research Guide Is the teacher still serving the institution/If not last year of the service of Faculty to the Institution Name of the scholar Year of registration of the scholar Title of the thesis for scholar
1 Dr. Anita Manna Ph. D. /Dec. 1993 Ph.D. Guide 2014-15 Yes Mishra M 2023-24 An Analytical study of theories on Management of Local Cinema of North India
2 Dr. Anita Manna Ph. D. /Dec. 1993 Ph.D. Guide 2014-15 Yes Chavan A.D. 2023-24 An Empirical Study on Work Life Balance of Women Professionals working on Shifts in Multinational Corporations
3 Dr. Anita Manna Ph. D. /Dec. 1993 Ph.D. Guide 2014-15 Yes Prasanth R. 2023-24 A study on Digital Pentration and investment Pattern of Lower Working Class People in Mumbai
4 Dr. Anita Manna Ph. D. /Dec. 1993 Ph.D. Guide 2014-15 Yes Shri. Nishant P. Modi 2021 The effect of mobile application based food delivery system on restaurant with special referene to western subrbs of Mumbai
5 Dr. Anita Manna Ph. D. /Dec. 1993 Ph.D. Guide 2014-15 Yes Ms. Ankita Akhand Singh 2021 A study on work motivation to Non teaching staff and its impact on job satisfaction with special reference to aided college in Mumbai University
6 Dr. Anita Manna Ph. D. /Dec. 1993 Ph.D. Guide 2014-15 Yes Ms. Surayya Shaikh 2019 A study on consumer Bank behaviour with respect to branded & non branded appareal market with referenc to Thane Dist.
7 Dr. Anita Manna Ph. D. /Dec. 1993 Ph.D. Guide 2014-15 Yes Mrs. Rakhi Gulathi 2019 A Caparative study of the performance of Scheduled & non scheduled Urban Cooperative Bank in Thane District.
8 Dr. Anita Manna Ph. D. /Dec. 1993 Ph.D. Guide 2014-15 Yes Shri. Dwivedi Nitin Umakant Uma 2018 Impact of Modern HR theories on Job Satisfaction - A case studay of Private sector bank employees in Thane District.
9 Dr. Anita Manna Ph. D. /Dec. 1993 Ph.D. Guide 2014-15 Yes Shri. Kancharla Narendrarao Venkatrao Nageswaramma 2018 "Study of Delisting of Shares (Suspension) and its impact on Shareholders with reference to Bombay Stock Exchange.
10 Dr. Anita Manna Ph. D. /Dec. 1993 Ph.D. Guide 2014-15 Yes Mr. Wadekar B.S. 2018 Study of Emotional Ittelligence and occupational stress among working couples.
11 Dr. Anita Manna Ph. D. /Dec. 1993 Ph.D. Guide 2014-15 Yes Mrs. Devanjali Dutta 2018 An Analytical study of working Women in Banking Sector with Creche Facility with special reference to Standard Chartered Bank in Mumbai.
13 Dr.(Mrs.) Ratna Kailas Nimbalkar Ph. D. /May. 2011 Ph.D. Guide 2014-15 Yes Ms. Sapana Rahul Kumbhar 2023-24 The impact of the Government Industrial Training Institute on Employment and Self- employment with special Reference to the Thane District (2014-2024).
14 Dr.(Mrs.) Ratna Kailas Nimbalkar Ph. D. /May. 2011 Ph.D. Guide 2014-15 Yes Ms. Rupali Milind Patil 2023-24 Analytical study of Economics, Social and Educational Change of Leva Patidar Community in Maharashtra- Special reference to Jalgaon District (2008-2003)
15 Dr.(Mrs.) Ratna Kailas Nimbalkar Ph. D. /May. 2011 Ph.D. Guide 2014-15 Yes Mr. R.D. Dubey 2023-24 A Comparative study of BRICS Nations and India with regards to Economics Growth and Income Inequality.
16 Dr.(Mrs.) Ratna Kailas Nimbalkar Ph. D. /May. 2011 Ph.D. Guide 2014-15 Yes Mrs. Dipanvati Banarjee 2023-24 A Study of the impact of Green marketing on Consumers performance and bying behaviour in Palghar District, Maharashtra (2012-2022)
17 Dr.(Mrs.) Ratna Kailas Nimbalkar Ph. D. /May. 2011 Ph.D. Guide 2014-15 Yes Mrs. Yogita Singh 2023-24 A study of social and economic empowerment of women with the help of SHG in Thane District.
18 Dr.(Mrs.) Ratna Kailas Nimbalkar Ph. D. /May. 2011 Ph.D. Guide 2014-15 Yes Mr.Pravin Vaman Pendurkar 2019 An Analytical study of Role of Govt. Scholarship policies in Konkan Division in Maharashtra
20 Dr. Munish Pandey Ph. D. /Dec. 2003 Ph.D. Guide 2011-12 Yes Sagar Kute 2023-24 Study of Electrochemical supercapacitor property of the metal oxides Fe2O3, CO2O3, NiO and conducting polymers Polyaniline, Polypyrrole and their composite
21 Dr. Munish Pandey Ph. D. /Dec. 2003 Ph.D. Guide 2011-12 Yes Mr. Dinesh Himatsinghani 2015 Synthesis and Studies on Nanocomposite of Polypyprole-Ceramic Composites
22 Dr. Munish Pandey Ph. D. /Dec. 2003 Ph.D. Guide 2011-12 Yes Ms. Namrata Himatsinghani 2015 Synthesis and Characterization of Ceramic Doped Copolymer Material
23 Dr. Munish Pandey Ph. D. /Dec. 2003 Ph.D. Guide 2011-12 Yes Mrs. Richa Badlani 2015 Synthesis and Characterisation of Biomaterial (enzyme) doped improved conducting polymer material
25 Dr. Vitthal Parab Ph. D. /April. 1994 Ph.D. Guide 2014-15 Yes Mrs. Richa Badlani - 2015 - Synthesis and Characterisation of Biomaterial (enzyme) doped improved conducting polymer material -
26 Dr. Vaishali Patil Ph. D. /Aug. 2016 Ph.D. Guide 2021-22 Yes Ms. Priyanka Tiwari 2023-24 "A Study on trends and Chalenges face by loglistics industries with special referece to Thane Distrct"
27 Dr. Vaishali Patil Ph. D. /Aug. 2016 Ph.D. Guide 2021-22 Yes Ms. Urmila Chavan 2022 "A study of the Celebrity Endorsement and its effect on Buying behaviour of customers"
29 Dr.(CA) Mahesh K. Bhiwandikar Ph. D. /Feb. 2012 Ph.D. Guide 2013-14 Yes Shri. Thakur R.D. 2023-24 Study on SME's Customer Satisfaction with reference to Banking Services of Kalyan Janata Sahakari Bank.
30 Dr.(CA) Mahesh K. Bhiwandikar Ph. D. /Feb. 2012 Ph.D. Guide 2013-14 Yes Mrs. Parab Samidha Deepak 2021 ‘Accounting & Auditing Ethics Practices in Banking Sector.’ A Study
31 Dr.(CA) Mahesh K. Bhiwandikar Ph. D. /Feb. 2012 Ph.D. Guide 2013-14 Yes Mrs. Lodha Monica Sanjay 2021 Performance of Mutual Funds and individual investors insight towords investment options in Mumbai region .. A Study
32 Dr.(CA) Mahesh K. Bhiwandikar Ph. D. /Feb. 2012 Ph.D. Guide 2013-14 Yes Jagtap Harshada Bharat 2021 Working Capital Management And Its Impact On Profitability Of Women Driven Organisations (With Special Reference To Selected Msme’s In Thane City In Last 2 Decades)
33 Dr.(CA) Mahesh K. Bhiwandikar Ph. D. /Feb. 2012 Ph.D. Guide 2013-14 Yes Ms.Jyotsna Torane 2020 Critical analysis of price behaviour based on technical indicators in Bombay Stock Exchange.
34 Dr.(CA) Mahesh K. Bhiwandikar Ph. D. /Feb. 2012 Ph.D. Guide 2013-14 Yes Shri. Thakur R.D. 2019 Study on SME's Customer Satisfaction with reference to Banking Services of Kalyan Janata Sahakari Bank.
35 Dr.(CA) Mahesh K. Bhiwandikar Ph. D. /Feb. 2012 Ph.D. Guide 2013-14 Yes Dr.. Pinky Agrawal 2015 Critical Analysis of Accounting system in Urban Local Bodies in Maharashtra
36 Dr.(CA) Mahesh K. Bhiwandikar Ph. D. /Feb. 2012 Ph.D. Guide 2013-14 Yes Dr.. Nikita Shrivastav 2014 Role of Woman Entrrepeurship in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, A Study
38 Dr. Manish Kumar Mishra Ph. D. /June. 2009 Ph.D. Guide 2021-22 Yes Dr.. Nikita Shrivastav - 2014 - Role of Woman Entrrepeurship in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, A Study -
39 Dr. Kiran S. Chavan Ph. D. /Aug. 2012 Ph.D. Guide 2016-17 Yes Dr.. Nikita Shrivastav - 2014 - Role of Woman Entrrepeurship in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, A Study -
40 Dr. Santosh Kulkarni Ph. D. /Nov. 2011 Ph.D. Guide 2012-13 Yes Dr.. Nikita Shrivastav - 2014 - Role of Woman Entrrepeurship in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, A Study -
41 Dr. Anagha Rane Ph. D. /Dec. 2018 Ph.D. Guide 2022-23 Yes Dr.. Nikita Shrivastav - 2014 - Role of Woman Entrrepeurship in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, A Study -
1
Mishra M

Thesis Title:- An Analytical study of theories on Management of Local Cinema of North India

Year of Registration:- 2023-24


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr. Anita Manna

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Dec. 1993

Year of Recognition:- 2014-15

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

2
Chavan A.D.

Thesis Title:- An Empirical Study on Work Life Balance of Women Professionals working on Shifts in Multinational Corporations

Year of Registration:- 2023-24


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr. Anita Manna

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Dec. 1993

Year of Recognition:- 2014-15

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

3
Prasanth R.

Thesis Title:- A study on Digital Pentration and investment Pattern of Lower Working Class People in Mumbai

Year of Registration:- 2023-24


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr. Anita Manna

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Dec. 1993

Year of Recognition:- 2014-15

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

4
Shri. Nishant P. Modi

Thesis Title:- The effect of mobile application based food delivery system on restaurant with special referene to western subrbs of Mumbai

Year of Registration:- 2021


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr. Anita Manna

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Dec. 1993

Year of Recognition:- 2014-15

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

5
Ms. Ankita Akhand Singh

Thesis Title:- A study on work motivation to Non teaching staff and its impact on job satisfaction with special reference to aided college in Mumbai University

Year of Registration:- 2021


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr. Anita Manna

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Dec. 1993

Year of Recognition:- 2014-15

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

6
Ms. Surayya Shaikh

Thesis Title:- A study on consumer Bank behaviour with respect to branded & non branded appareal market with referenc to Thane Dist.

Year of Registration:- 2019


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr. Anita Manna

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Dec. 1993

Year of Recognition:- 2014-15

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

7
Mrs. Rakhi Gulathi

Thesis Title:- A Caparative study of the performance of Scheduled & non scheduled Urban Cooperative Bank in Thane District.

Year of Registration:- 2019


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr. Anita Manna

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Dec. 1993

Year of Recognition:- 2014-15

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

8
Shri. Dwivedi Nitin Umakant Uma

Thesis Title:- Impact of Modern HR theories on Job Satisfaction - A case studay of Private sector bank employees in Thane District.

Year of Registration:- 2018


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr. Anita Manna

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Dec. 1993

Year of Recognition:- 2014-15

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

9
Shri. Kancharla Narendrarao Venkatrao Nageswaramma

Thesis Title:- "Study of Delisting of Shares (Suspension) and its impact on Shareholders with reference to Bombay Stock Exchange.

Year of Registration:- 2018


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr. Anita Manna

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Dec. 1993

Year of Recognition:- 2014-15

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

10
Mr. Wadekar B.S.

Thesis Title:- Study of Emotional Ittelligence and occupational stress among working couples.

Year of Registration:- 2018


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr. Anita Manna

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Dec. 1993

Year of Recognition:- 2014-15

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

11
Mrs. Devanjali Dutta

Thesis Title:- An Analytical study of working Women in Banking Sector with Creche Facility with special reference to Standard Chartered Bank in Mumbai.

Year of Registration:- 2018


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr. Anita Manna

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Dec. 1993

Year of Recognition:- 2014-15

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

12
Ms. Sapana Rahul Kumbhar

Thesis Title:- The impact of the Government Industrial Training Institute on Employment and Self- employment with special Reference to the Thane District (2014-2024).

Year of Registration:- 2023-24


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr.(Mrs.) Ratna Kailas Nimbalkar

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /May. 2011

Year of Recognition:- 2014-15

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

13
Ms. Rupali Milind Patil

Thesis Title:- Analytical study of Economics, Social and Educational Change of Leva Patidar Community in Maharashtra- Special reference to Jalgaon District (2008-2003)

Year of Registration:- 2023-24


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr.(Mrs.) Ratna Kailas Nimbalkar

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /May. 2011

Year of Recognition:- 2014-15

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

14
Mr. R.D. Dubey

Thesis Title:- A Comparative study of BRICS Nations and India with regards to Economics Growth and Income Inequality.

Year of Registration:- 2023-24


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr.(Mrs.) Ratna Kailas Nimbalkar

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /May. 2011

Year of Recognition:- 2014-15

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

15
Mrs. Dipanvati Banarjee

Thesis Title:- A Study of the impact of Green marketing on Consumers performance and bying behaviour in Palghar District, Maharashtra (2012-2022)

Year of Registration:- 2023-24


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr.(Mrs.) Ratna Kailas Nimbalkar

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /May. 2011

Year of Recognition:- 2014-15

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

16
Mrs. Yogita Singh

Thesis Title:- A study of social and economic empowerment of women with the help of SHG in Thane District.

Year of Registration:- 2023-24


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr.(Mrs.) Ratna Kailas Nimbalkar

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /May. 2011

Year of Recognition:- 2014-15

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

17
Mr.Pravin Vaman Pendurkar

Thesis Title:- An Analytical study of Role of Govt. Scholarship policies in Konkan Division in Maharashtra

Year of Registration:- 2019


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr.(Mrs.) Ratna Kailas Nimbalkar

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /May. 2011

Year of Recognition:- 2014-15

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

18
Sagar Kute

Thesis Title:- Study of Electrochemical supercapacitor property of the metal oxides Fe2O3, CO2O3, NiO and conducting polymers Polyaniline, Polypyrrole and their composite

Year of Registration:- 2023-24


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr. Munish Pandey

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Dec. 2003

Year of Recognition:- 2011-12

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

19
Mr. Dinesh Himatsinghani

Thesis Title:- Synthesis and Studies on Nanocomposite of Polypyprole-Ceramic Composites

Year of Registration:- 2015


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr. Munish Pandey

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Dec. 2003

Year of Recognition:- 2011-12

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

20
Ms. Namrata Himatsinghani

Thesis Title:- Synthesis and Characterization of Ceramic Doped Copolymer Material

Year of Registration:- 2015


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr. Munish Pandey

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Dec. 2003

Year of Recognition:- 2011-12

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

21
Mrs. Richa Badlani

Thesis Title:- Synthesis and Characterisation of Biomaterial (enzyme) doped improved conducting polymer material

Year of Registration:- 2015


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr. Munish Pandey

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Dec. 2003

Year of Recognition:- 2011-12

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

22
Ms. Priyanka Tiwari

Thesis Title:- "A Study on trends and Chalenges face by loglistics industries with special referece to Thane Distrct"

Year of Registration:- 2023-24


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr. Vaishali Patil

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Aug. 2016

Year of Recognition:- 2021-22

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

23
Ms. Urmila Chavan

Thesis Title:- "A study of the Celebrity Endorsement and its effect on Buying behaviour of customers"

Year of Registration:- 2022


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr. Vaishali Patil

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Aug. 2016

Year of Recognition:- 2021-22

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

24
Shri. Thakur R.D.

Thesis Title:- Study on SME's Customer Satisfaction with reference to Banking Services of Kalyan Janata Sahakari Bank.

Year of Registration:- 2023-24


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr.(CA) Mahesh K. Bhiwandikar

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Feb. 2012

Year of Recognition:- 2013-14

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

25
Mrs. Parab Samidha Deepak

Thesis Title:- ‘Accounting & Auditing Ethics Practices in Banking Sector.’ A Study

Year of Registration:- 2021


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr.(CA) Mahesh K. Bhiwandikar

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Feb. 2012

Year of Recognition:- 2013-14

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

26
Mrs. Lodha Monica Sanjay

Thesis Title:- Performance of Mutual Funds and individual investors insight towords investment options in Mumbai region .. A Study

Year of Registration:- 2021


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr.(CA) Mahesh K. Bhiwandikar

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Feb. 2012

Year of Recognition:- 2013-14

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

27
Jagtap Harshada Bharat

Thesis Title:- Working Capital Management And Its Impact On Profitability Of Women Driven Organisations (With Special Reference To Selected Msme’s In Thane City In Last 2 Decades)

Year of Registration:- 2021


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr.(CA) Mahesh K. Bhiwandikar

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Feb. 2012

Year of Recognition:- 2013-14

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

28
Ms.Jyotsna Torane

Thesis Title:- Critical analysis of price behaviour based on technical indicators in Bombay Stock Exchange.

Year of Registration:- 2020


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr.(CA) Mahesh K. Bhiwandikar

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Feb. 2012

Year of Recognition:- 2013-14

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

29
Shri. Thakur R.D.

Thesis Title:- Study on SME's Customer Satisfaction with reference to Banking Services of Kalyan Janata Sahakari Bank.

Year of Registration:- 2019


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr.(CA) Mahesh K. Bhiwandikar

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Feb. 2012

Year of Recognition:- 2013-14

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

30
Dr.. Pinky Agrawal

Thesis Title:- Critical Analysis of Accounting system in Urban Local Bodies in Maharashtra

Year of Registration:- 2015


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr.(CA) Mahesh K. Bhiwandikar

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Feb. 2012

Year of Recognition:- 2013-14

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes

31
Dr.. Nikita Shrivastav

Thesis Title:- Role of Woman Entrrepeurship in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, A Study

Year of Registration:- 2014


Guide Details :

Name :- Dr.(CA) Mahesh K. Bhiwandikar

Qualification / Year of obtaining:- Ph. D. /Feb. 2012

Year of Recognition:- 2013-14

Research Guide for:- Ph.D. Guide

Still Serviving:- Yes