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Empowering Business Leaders through Innovation & Strategy
Dr. Sunil Hansrajbhai Patel is a distinguished Professor, Academic Leader, and Researcher specializing in Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Supply Chain Optimization, and AI-enabled business solutions. Merging solid pharmaceutical foundations with deep strategic management expertise.
Specialization
Marketing & SCM
PhD Supervised
9 Scholars (2 Awarded)
Core Area
AI & Digital Trust
Professional Journey
A multifaceted career demonstrating structural growth in both premium Business School Academics and blue-chip Pharmaceutical Sales, Training & Management.
12 Years Leadership
Professor & HOD, BBA Program
Unitedworld School of Business, Gandhinagar
- Responsible for teaching high-level management domains: Marketing Management, Sales & Distribution, Consumer Behaviour, Logistics & SCM, and Strategic Planning to MBA, PGDM, and BBA cohorts.
- Driving programmatic governance as the HOD of BBA Program. Initiating new courses, institutional events, corporate masterclasses, and panels.
- Leading deep academic research: Currently supervising 7 active PhD scholars; 2 scholars have successfully obtained their Doctorate under direct guidance.
6 Years Associate Professor
Associate Professor (HOD)
Faculty of Management, Mehsana (Affiliated to GTU)
- Delivered specialized instruction on Quantitative Analysis (QA-I, QA-II), Research Methodology, Organizational Behaviour, Product & Brand Management, and Services Marketing.
- Administered department portfolios and operations including university affiliations, inspections, examinations, and structural academic alignments.
Executive Trainer
Executive (Training & Development)
Headquarters, Ahmedabad
- Designed, implemented, and audited intensive technical & clinical training programs for 12 specialty divisions (Cardio, Gastro, CNS, Uro, Ortho, etc.) resulting in over 1,500 field personnel successfully trained.
- Authored detailed division-specific medical & marketing training manuals and spearheaded modern web-based learning modules for regional managers.
Professional Service Officer
Professional Service Officer
Ahmedabad Territory
- Built strong networks with leading medical specialists, chemists, and distribution nodes to execute strategy & maximize sales for critical product portfolios.
- Recognized with top **"A" Performance Ratings** (FY 04-05 & 05-06) for repeatedly securing over 100% of target completions.
Visiting Faculty Lectures & Guest Talks
Dr. Sunil Patel is frequently invited across boundaries to deliver specialized courses and insights. From conducting virtual masterclasses in Amity Mauritius to giving expert pre-placement workshops for pharmacy & management institutes throughout India.
Amity Mauritius Expert
Regular online semester courses for Executive MBAs (2023-2026)
Adani & Government Institutes
Logistics, Operations, and Business Intelligence systems
July 2023 to June 2026
Teaches complete credit semesters for Executive MBA cohorts under Amity Mauritius, focusing heavily on:
- E-Commerce (July - November 2023)
- Competitive Strategy & Innovation (2024 to 2026 in multiple blocks)
Annual Subject Expert (2014 to 2023)
Consistently invited to deliver high-impact courses to PGDM cohorts:
- Supply Chain Management (Jan 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021)
- E-Commerce Operations (Jan 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023)
- Production & Operations (Nov 2022 & Nov 2023)
- Product & Brand Management (March 2014)
- Adani Institute of Digital Technology Management: Invited for Logistics & Operations Management modules (Trimester II, 2021-2022).
- Shanti Business School (SBS): Delivered specialized expert classes in Service Marketing, Creativity & Innovation, and Managing Human Resources for PGDM & Executive PGDM levels.
- Gujarat Technological University (GTU): Expert pre-placement developmental classes for B.Pharm & M.Pharm scholars.
- Government Engineering College Gandhinagar: Conducted professional sessions on "Guidance & Counseling in Pedagogical Delivery".
- Sakalchand Patel University: Delivering key strategies on interviewing and soft skill readiness.
Academic Publications & Books
Explore Dr. Patel's latest research developments spanning AI innovations, supply chain resilience, brand trust, digital lending, and pharmaceutical markets.
Textile Business Opportunity in New Zealand
Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany | ISBN: 978-3-8484-2779-6
ERP Implementation and its Consequences
Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany | ISBN: 978-3-8484-8161-3
AI-Powered Gamification in Computer Engineering Education: A Mixed-Methods Study on Engagement
Dr. Chirag R. Patel, Dr. Sunil Patel et al.
Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, Vol. 39, DOI: 10.16920/jeet/2026/v39is3/26096
Building Trust in Digital Lending: The Role of Branding in India’s Fintech Landscape
Anjali Pala & Dr. Sunil Patel
a₹tha: Journal of Business and Finance, IIM Calcutta, ISSN: 3108-0677
AI in Supply Chain Optimization for E-Commerce
Dr. Sunil Patel et al.
International Conf. on Frontier Tech & Solutions, IEEE Xplore, DOI: 10.1109/ICFTS62006.2025.11031603
Impact of Perceived Risk on Online Purchase Intentions: The Mediating Role of Digital Environment
Tanu Singh & Dr. Sunil Patel
Journal of Informatics Education and Research | ISSN: 1526-4726
Supply Chain Resilience Post-Disruptions: Insights from Recovery, Sustainability, and Collaboration
Sudhir Mane & Dr. Sunil Patel
Advances in Consumer Research | ISSN: 0098-9258
Enhancing New Product Development Performance in the Automotive Industry: Design Changes & Virtual Manufacturing
Kishor Deshmukh & Dr. Sunil Patel
Advances in Consumer Research | Vol 2 Issue 2
Impact of Brand Loyalty: A study of FMCG products conducted in rural market of Gujarat
Dr. Sunil Patel et al.
Madhya Pradesh Journal of Social Sciences | Vol. 29, ISSN: 0973-855X
Empirical Study of Distraction in Work-Life Balance of Teachers During COVID-19
Dr. Himanshu Barot & Dr. Sunil Patel
Handbook of Research on Learning Through ICT-Based Digital Tech | ISBN: 9781668466827
Study on Comparative Analysis of Traditional Media to Digital Media News Channel Coverage
Dr. Sunil Patel et al.
Journal of Positive School Psychology | Scopus & EBSCO Indexed
Funded Grants & Seed Money
Actively engaging in governmental and premium private consultancy to test strategies on digitized consumer payments and occupational work-life factors.
Karnavati University Academic Seed Project
INR 1,06,000"An Empirical Study of Distraction in Work-Life Balance of Teachers During COVID-19 Turmoil Circumstances"
Pankti International (Non-Government Research Project)
INR 60,000"Analysing Perspectives and Preferences of the Unorganized Sector towards Digital Payments: A Study in Ahmedabad." (1.5 years development timeline)
Specialized Leadership FDPs
Continually upgrading domain awareness via offline & online residential FDPs from leading National Institutes.
IIM Nagpur: 5-day specialized "Nurturing Future Leadership Program" Under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training (Offline mode).
SPU Visnagar: 5-day intense FDP on "Research Publication and Ethics".
AICTE (ATAL) & NITIE: 5-day program on "Management of Intellectual Property (IP) and Innovation (Creation, Protection and Leveraging of IP)".
MHRD & Delhi University: Intensive multi-week programs on Co-creating MOOCs and Digital Administrative eLearning.
Educational Credentials
Ph.D. in Management
JJT University, Rajasthan | 2013
Thesis: "Study of Customer Perceptions about Organized Pharmaceutical Retail Chain Stores in Gujarat State"
M.B.A. (Marketing)
North Gujarat University, Patan | 2003
First Class (60.20%). Specialized research inside leading pharmaceutical agencies such as Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health & Sciences, Bangalore | 2000
First Class (61.61%). Built solid fundamental expertise in pharmacological setups, molecular training, and dermatological dynamics.
Skills & Strategic Toolkit
A dynamic profile leveraging computational tools, statistical design programs, and robust leadership traits to bridge theoretical academics with industry deliverables.
State-Level Athlete
Dr. Patel represented his state school team in Football, and remains an active player of Volleyball and Table Tennis.
Statistical & Business Software
Power BI (Business Intelligence), QM for Windows 3, Tora, INFLIBNET R-Programming environment, Prowess database structures, and MS Office Suite.
Pedagogical Leadership
FDP Certifications in "Health Research Fundamentals" (NPTEL), CASE Teaching methods, interactive classroom co-creation models, and student mentoring.
Interpersonal & Soft Skills
Excellent negotiating and networking capabilities. Adaptive to global pedagogical trends and multidisciplinary domains.
Pharmaceutical Training
Expert clinical instruction on Dermatology (Cellexa, Solderma) and Cardio-Diabetic medications (GRAF Pharma), with deep regulatory affairs mastery.
Professional References
Dr. Bhavesh Patel
Associate Professor
Nirma University, Ahmedabad
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Dr. Narayan Baser
Associate Professor
PDEU, School of Petroleum Management
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Get in Touch with Dr. Sunil Patel
Have a research query, proposal, request for PhD supervision advice, or visiting faculty request? Drop Dr. Patel a direct note or reach him at his official coordinates.
Sukan Villas, "KH" Road,
Sargasan Cross Road, Gandhinagar,
Gujarat, India — 382006