Research Centre
Sahrdaya Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) has always been at the forefront of academic excellence, fostering an ecosystem of research, innovation, and intellectual inquiry. Strengthening its commitment to advancing knowledge in management, SIMS has established the Research Centre in Management in collaboration with Karunya Deemed to be University, Coimbatore, through a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The Research Centre serves as a hub for scholarly research, doctoral studies, and industry-driven innovations. With a strong foundation in business management, strategy, organizational behavior, finance, marketing, and operations, the Centre is dedicated to producing high-impact research that contributes to both academia and industry.
Research Guides at SIMS
The Centre takes pride in its esteemed faculty members, who serve as recognized research guides under Karunya Deemed to be University. The following distinguished scholars from SIMS mentor doctoral candidates in various disciplines of management:
- Dr. Dhanya Alex
- Rev. Dr. Jino Johny M
- Rev. Dr. Binoy Thomas
- Dr. Simon Jacob C
Their expertise spans across business analytics, human resource management, financial management, leadership studies, entrepreneurship, and sustainable business practices, providing invaluable guidance to research scholars in their pursuit of knowledge and innovation.
Research Scholars and Collaborative Engagements
Currently, the Research Centre is home to seven dedicated research scholars, each contributing to cutting-edge research in management and business strategy. With access to state-of-the-art resources, extensive academic networks, and industry collaborations, scholars engage in interdisciplinary studies, empirical research, and case-based analyses that address contemporary business challenges.
Beyond mentoring doctoral candidates, faculty members of SIMS actively contribute to the research ecosystem by serving as external experts and doctoral committee members at prestigious universities, including APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Anna University, Bharathiar University, and other leading academic institutions.
Driving Thought Leadership and Innovation
The Research Centre at SIMS remains committed to knowledge dissemination, thought leadership, and industry-relevant research. Through conferences, workshops, publications, and collaborative research projects, the Centre aspires to shape the future of business education, corporate strategy, and responsible leadership.
As a premier business school and research institution in Kerala, SIMS continues to uphold its vision of academic excellence and impactful research, reinforcing its position as a leading center for management studies, doctoral research, and business innovation.
Reach us on: research@sahrdayasims.ac.in

