The faculty profile at the Mulshi Institute of Retail Management (MIRM) comprises a blend of core academics, industry practitioners, and administrative leadership operating under the Mulshi Group of Institutes (MGI).
Key Core Faculty Members
Prof. Dr. Suhas Pharande – Director
Role: Heads the administration and institutional direction at MIRM.
Prof. Dr. Shaily Asthana – Professor & Group Head HR
Expertise: Academic Administration, Faculty Development, Talent Management, and Communication Studies.
Prof. Dr. Swapan Kumar De – Professor
Qualifications: M.Sc., LLB, Ph.D. (Kolkata)
Expertise: Business Policy and Strategic Management.
Prof. Mrs. Manisha Gejage – Assistant Professor
Qualifications: MBA (Over 13 years of academic and teaching experience).
Prof. Mr. Prabodh Mahajan – Assistant Professor
Qualifications: PGDM.
Prof. Mr. Dhruv Pandya – Assistant Professor
Prof. Mr. Sumit Arun Chakane – Assistant Professor
Experience: Focused on core management delivery with several years of institutional background.
Because MIRM operates alongside sister institutions like the Mulshi Institute of Business Management (MIBM) under the umbrella of the Mulshi Group of Institutes, students also interact with cross-disciplinary subject experts and visiting research faculty from prominent institutions:
Dr. Saroja Asthana (Founder Director, MIBM) – Expert in Quantitative Techniques, MIS, and Database Management, bringing extensive research experience from premier national labs and academic bodies.
Prof. Nitin Deshmane (Academic Chairman) – Specializes in Organizational Design, Strategic HR, and Leadership.
Visiting & Board Experts – The broader panel includes visiting professors and industry specialists from institutes like IIMs, IITs, and Gokhale Institute who conduct specialized modules, management development programs, and practical workshops.
Faculty members at MIRM utilize a case-study-driven pedagogy, interactive presentations, corporate mentorship assignments, and domain-specific simulations tailored to retail, supply chain, and sector-specific management tracks.
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