Faculty & Staff
Mr. Balakrishnan R
Assistant Professor
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School/College
Faculty of Hospitality Management and Catering Technology
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Department
Department of House Keeping
A passionate and dynamic academician, he seamlessly blends over 7 years of industry leadership with 6 years of academic excellence in Hotel Management & Catering Technology. Beginning his journey as a Lecturer, he now serves as an Assistant Professor, known for his student-centric approach, effective mentoring, and engaging teaching style. He has guided students to national accolades, including 2nd place at an all-India paper writing competition. With granted patents in India and the UK, he has authored various book chapters and published in high-impact international journals. His Ph.D. research, focused on the integration of Augmented Reality (AR) in hospitality training, aiming to revolutionize industry training methodologies and enhance service standards in the evolving hospitality landscape. A sought-after resource person and workshop facilitator, he actively bridges the gap between academia and industry. His dedication to transformative learning continues to shape the future of hospitality education and training on a global scale.
- Designed and delivered innovative classroom - training programs for hospitality students, focusing on various Hotel management modules.
- Organized national and international conferences on sustainable hospitality and tourism, fostering industry-academia collaboration.
- Guided & mentored students in research publications and industry-relevant projects, enhancing their employability.
- NAAC, ISO – Coordinator
- Organized industry visits and guest lectures to provide students with real-world insights
Subject Expert:
- Housekeeping, Accommodation operation (NEP), Food & Beverage Management, Research Methodology, Entrepreneurship. Interior Decoration, Environmental Studies & AI in Hospitality service.
Qualifications
- Pursuing Ph.D. in Hotel Management
Specialization in Employee training programs using Augmented reality (AR) in the hospitality industry, Sunrise University, 2025
- M.Sc. in Hotel Management & Catering Science
Specialization in Event Management, Hospitality Marketing & sales, Catering operations, Madurai Kamaraj University, 2020
- BTEC HNC(L-5), P.G. Diploma in Aviation, Hospitality & Travel Management
Frankfinn Institute, Specialization in Aviation & Hospitality, 2010
- B.Sc. in Hotel Management & Catering Technology
Affiliated to University of Madras, 2009
Industry Experience
- 7.6 Years
Academic Experience
- 6.8 Years
Training Experience
- Training program in “ZYMOLOGY & SERVICE TECHNIQUES” in Micro Breweries conducted by BYG Brewski, Yeswhwanthpur, Bangalore on 14th Sep 2023.
- Training under AICTE Evaluated 2-Week Patent course organized by Turnip Innovations and facilitated by Dr. Rahul Kapoor from 1st Aug 2023 to 14th Aug 2023.
- Online Training program in International Service Check and successfully completed basic principles and process of Mystery shopper on Feb 2021
- Internship training (Five days) in Prod control India Pvt Ltd, undergone Quality Assurance and Quality Controlling in the Food Industry on Dec 2018
- Certification completed in Advance Training in Human Resource (3months) to HR Professional in Satyam Technology Solution on Dec 2014
- AI-Powered Personalized Training in Hospitality
- Metaverse and Immersive Hospitality Workforce Training
- Employee Training Program in Hotels Using Virtual Reality: A Survey Published in: SAMYOGA—An Academic Journal, ISSN: 2231-3362, Volume: 13, Issue: 1 Date of Publication: May 2023.
- Practices of Handling Food Preservatives Using Chemicals in Business During COVID In: Role of Bio Statistics in Covid-19, ISBN: 978-93-91077-65-5Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Publisher: Shanlax Publications, Pages: 122-130 Date of Publication: December 2021
- Labour Migration on H-IT-A-T-E Due to Covid-19: Labour Migration Post Covid-19. ISBN: 978-93-90082-41-4, Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Publisher: Shanlax Publications, Pages: 290-300, Date of Publication: August 2020
Awards
- Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing - International Journal of Environment & Climate Change (outstanding contribution to the quality of the journal: https://reviewer.reviewerhub.org)
- Received the “BEST PAPER AWARD” in the National Conference-2024, Organized by T John college (Autonomous), Dept of Hotel Management on 23rd May 2024.
- Received a “Global Eminent Teacher Award- 2022” for outstanding service in teaching from VIJ trust on 30th May 2022.
Recognitions
- World Record Certificate Participated in International Yoga Day with Habuild, June 20, 2024.
- Best Paper writing Guideship: Recognized for guiding students to secure 2nd place at the Tourism Conclave 2021, organized by DY Patil Deemed to be University, School of Hospitality & Tourism Studies, on November 29, 2021.
- Certificate of Excellence - Live Cookery Show Presented Samayalum Kalviyum at Codissia Convention Centre, organized by Travel Mart Association (TEMA), Coimbatore, August 2019.
- Certificate of Appreciation - Shift Management Course Awarded a Silver Medal for completing the Shift Management Course and promoted to Shift Manager, Hardcastle Restaurant Pvt Ltd, Bangalore, December 2013.
Resource Person:
- Performed the two-day workshop on “TOWEL ARTS & HANDS ON EXPERIENCE” in KLE Academy of Higher Educational and Research, Belgaum, Karnataka on 9th & 10th June 2023.
- Performed the One-day Workshop on “Towel Origami” in Oxford College of Hotel Management, Bengaluru, Karnataka on 26th June 2024.
- Organized the “TOWEL ORIGAMI & HOSPITALITY MYSTÈRE” in the Intercollege event BLAZE-2022 in T John College, Department of Hotel Management on 03rd June 2022.
International Publications:
- Balakrishnan R., & Mathur S. (2024). Implementing sustainable practices in hotel management to enhance guest experience and operational efficiency. International Journal of Engineering Research Management Technology, 11(1), 169–179
- Balakrishnan R., & Mathur S. (2023). An analytical study on the instruction programs on employees using augmented reality by Delhi's five-star hotels (NCR). International Journal of Education and Science Research Review, 10(4), 339–349.
- Balakrishnan R. (2023). Comparison of virtual and augmented reality in the hospitality industry. International Journal of Analytical and Experimental Modal Analysis, 15(6), 755–760.
- Balakrishnan R., & Sebastian Shalvin S. (2019). A review of advances in hospitality and tourism industry. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, 6(2), 157–161.
- Balakrishnan R., & Manjunathan T. (2018). Responsible tourism for sustainable growth. International Journal of Engineering Development and Research, 6(4), 145–149.
National Publication
- Balakrishnan R., & Bellary N. V. (2021). A new normal in the tourism industry using social distancing. ANVESAK, 51(2)(XII), 71–75.
- Active Editorial Member of Iterative International Publishers (IIP), India ID: IIPER1674745743 from June 2023.
- Life member of Professional Housekeeping Association (PHA) from 2022
- Life member of Indian Academic Research Association (IARA) from 2019
- Indian Patent titled: “Method and System to Illustrate the Potential Advantages of Blockchain-Based National Education Program Development” Application No: 202321062414 on 16th Sep 2023. Link: Intellectual Property India
- UK Patent & Grant: “HOTEL WIFI SURVEILANCE CAMERA” and granted by Intellectual Property Office, UK. Application Number: 6338082 on 18th January 2024. Link: www.registered-design.service.gov.uk/find/6338082
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