Dr. Shiv Kumar

Associate Professor and Dean (Research)

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Dr. Shiv Kumar

Associate Professor and Dean (Research) • ICFAI Business School • The ICFAI University, Jaipur

Short bio

Dr. Shiv Kumar is an Associate Professor at the ICFAI Business School and Dean (Research) at The ICFAI University, Jaipur, with 28 years of combined teaching and non-teaching experience. His academic and professional expertise spans Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems and Management, with teaching experience across PhD, MBA, BBA and B.Com. programmes. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science (2013), an M.Phil. (2006), an MCA (2003), and an MBA (2024). His research explores emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, digital consumer behaviour, information security, and business analytics. He has supervised 5 PhD scholars and currently guides 5 more, alongside extensive contributions to academic governance and administration.

Teaching

“Qui ne continue pas d'apprendre est indigne d'enseigner.” — Gaston Bachelard

Current & Previous Courses

IT and Systems

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Information Systems

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Business Analytics

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E-Commerce

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Digital Marketing

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Information Security

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Software Engineering

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Research & Development

“The Best for the Group comes when everyone in the group does what's best for himself AND the group.” — John Nash

Research Interests

  • •E-Commerce
  • •E-Business
  • •Digital Marketing
  • •Business Analytics
  • •Information Systems
  • •Information Security
  • •Software Engineering
  • •Artificial intelligence and human communication
  • •AI and mental wellbeing
  • •Artificial intelligence in financial decision-making
  • •Digital mindfulness
  • •Information security in online banking

Experience & Education

Academic & Professional Experience

Associate Professor, ICFAI Business School and Dean (Research) The ICFAI University

Present

The ICFAI University, Jaipur

Teaching PhD, MBA, BBA, and B.Com programmes, handling research administration, institutional governance, and doctoral supervision.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

2024

Ph.D. in Computer Science

2013

M.Phil.

2006

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

2003

Publications

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Journal papers, conference proceedings, book chapters, and academic publications.

Research Papers

22 research papers across journals, conferences and academic forums covering AI, human communication, mental wellbeing, financial decision-making, algorithmic trading, Finfluencers, social media, digital consumer behaviour, chatbots, digital mindfulness, and information security in online banking

Dr. Shiv Kumar

Various Journals and Conferences (including INDO-SPAIN GCISMM-25, MAHE Dubai, ICFAICE-2025, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Kozhikode, KIIT Bhubaneswar)

Honors & Awards

Best Teacher Award

IBSAF • 2019

Multiple national and state-level awards and recognitions

Various Organizations

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Certifications & Professional Training

Oracle Workforce Development Program in Oracle 9i

UGC Refresher Course in Information Technology

Completed at University of Rajasthan with an A Grade

UGC Orientation Course

Completed at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology with an A Grade

Ph.D. Guidance

Awarded Ph.D. Scholars

Supervised five PhD scholars who have been awarded their doctoral degrees

Ongoing Ph.D. Scholars

Currently supervising five PhD scholars

Academic Leadership & Conference Roles

Session Chair

2026

International Conference on Dynamics of Sustainability Management through Digitization at JECRC University, Jaipur

Conference Advisor

2026

Scholarly Confluence 2026: Multidisciplinary Insights into Society and Self organized by ISLA, The ICFAI University, Jaipur

Co-Chair

2015

International Conference on Physical Education & Sports Science (ICPESS-2015) at JECRC University, Jaipur

Administrative Roles & Committee Memberships

Coordinator of the PhD Programme

2018-21

Convener of various University committees

President

2022-2024

Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC)

Member

University Research Board (CASR), Academic Council, IQAC, University Academic Integrity Panel, University CPC, Boards of Studies, and Research Advisory Committees

Contact Information

Campus Address

The ICFAI University, Jaipur

Office

Research & Development Cell