Dr. Srilalitha Ravikumar | Organizational Behavior – Assistant Professor at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India
Dr. Srilalitha Ravikumar is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. With a research-driven mindset and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, she bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, focusing on emerging themes such as workplace happiness, spiritual leadership, AI in HRM, and sustainability. Dr. Ravikumar is known for her deep commitment to academic rigor, innovation in pedagogy, and a strong passion for faculty development and student engagement. Her leadership across curriculum development, academic committees, and mentoring platforms showcases her as a progressive thinker contributing meaningfully to academic and institutional growth.
Academic Profile
Education
Dr. Ravikumar holds a Ph.D. in Management Studies from Anna University (2021), where her dissertation explored the influence of spiritual leadership and perceived workplace spirituality on employee happiness and organizational citizenship behavior in Indian organizations. She completed her MBA in Human Resource Management and Finance from SRM University in 2013 and earned her undergraduate degree in Corporate Secretaryship from Ethiraj College for Women. Her academic journey has been marked by a consistent focus on behavioral management, employee wellness, and strategic HR practices.
Experience
With more than a decade of professional exposure, Dr. Ravikumar has blended industry experience with academic pursuits. She has worked as an HR Executive at Technoweld Alloys Pvt. Ltd. and held several academic roles, including Research Associate at Great Lakes Institute of Management and Guest Faculty at Anna University. Currently, at SRM Institute, she teaches across BBA, MBA, and Ph.D. programs, serves as the coordinator for AI and Data Science integration in HR courses, and leads efforts in accreditation reviews, university examination processes, and student clubs. She has also conducted hands-on training in HR analytics and behavioral modeling and served as a resource person in management development and faculty development programs across premier institutions including XLRI and IIM-affiliated platforms.
Research Interest
Her research interests span across spiritual leadership, employee happiness, AI-enabled HR systems, neurodiverse workforce inclusion, agile work environments, and sustainable HR practices. She is particularly passionate about the integration of analytics in OB/HRM, a growing field that leverages tools such as Python, SPSS, R, and NVivo. Dr. Ravikumar also explores themes such as the triple bottom line in sustainability, organizational citizenship behavior, and labor relations in hybrid and flexible work settings. She actively conducts empirical studies using both qualitative and quantitative methods and is engaged in developing conceptual models that address real-time workplace challenges in evolving organizational ecosystems.
Awards
Dr. Ravikumar has been the recipient of the Best Outstanding Paper Award (2023) at the International Conference for Management Research organized by IIT Madras. Her Ph.D. dissertation was also rated as Highly Commendable (2020) by Anna University. She served as Session Chair (2024) at the International Management Conference hosted by SRM University and has been a Reviewer for the Emerald-published journal Employee Responsibilities and Rights. These accolades reflect her academic excellence, scholarly impact, and increasing visibility in the global management research community.
Publications 📚
📘 “Reinvigorating the nexus between spiritual leadership and employee happiness: Evidence from the Indian hospitality context”, Asian Journal of Business Ethics, 2025, ABDC-C, Q1. Cited by 4 articles
📘 “Workplace Spirituality: Insights from the Bhagavad Gita”, International Journal of Business Excellence, 2019, Scopus, Q3. Cited by 12 articles
📘 “Spiritual leadership nurturing employees’ happiness: Evidence from Indian Hospitality Industries”, Conference Proceeding, IIT Madras, 2023.
📘 “Three decades of workplace happiness: A systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis”, British Academy of Management Conference, UK, 2024.
📘 “Advancing STEAM Education: Integrative Approaches”, IGI Global, 2025, Book Chapter.
📘 “Application of flexible work culture on employee retention”, Under Review – Springer, 2024.
📘 “AI-led transformation in OB research: A behavioral shift”, Manuscript in preparation for submission to Emerald Insight, 2025.
Conclusion
Dr. Srilalitha Ravikumar is a promising academic whose holistic approach to research, passion for teaching, and commitment to institutional excellence make her a strong nominee for the Best Researcher Award. Her scholarly output, particularly in Q1 and Scopus-indexed journals, reflects deep intellectual engagement and societal relevance. With growing international collaborations, participation in global academic forums, and leadership roles in teaching and mentoring, she demonstrates not only a clear trajectory of academic excellence but also the capacity to influence the future of management education and research. Her profile is a compelling blend of rigor, relevance, and innovation that embodies the values this award seeks to recognize.