Faculty Profile

Dr Soma Bose Biswas

Dr Soma Bose Biswas

Associate Professor

Xavier Business School

Biographical Sketch

Dr. Soma Bose Biswas is a seasoned academician, researcher, and mentor in the field of human resource management and organisational behaviour. She has over two decades of rich experience in management education. Currently, she is serving as an associate professor at Xavier Business School, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata. Previously, she held key academic and leadership positions in various management colleges in Kolkata and Bengaluru, including the head of the MBA department at Techno International New Town College, Kolkata.

She holds a PhD in Human Resource Management from the University of Kalyani and her doctoral research focuses on performance appraisal systems in IT organizations. As a passionate educator and PhD guide, Dr. Biswas is deeply committed to nurturing future leaders through innovative pedagogy, experiential learning, and research-driven teaching.

She had published many papers in indexed journals such as Scopus, ABDC, and Web of Science journals.

She had reviewed research papers for many reputable academic journals, such as: Manuscripts reviewed for: FIIB Business Review, Management and Labor Studies, The Learning Organization.

Resource person for FDPs and international academic forums, session chair, and conference judge at reputed institutions. She had organized many national and international conferences, HR panel discussions, and workshops. She had also contributed to academic radio discussions on social issues.

Her academic journey reflects a blend of interdisciplinary knowledge, spanning Human Resource Management (HRM), analytics, and management sciences, complemented by a strong orientation toward spirituality, values, and sustainability in management.

Dr. Soma Bose Biswas exemplifies the integration of academic rigor, research excellence, and value-driven leadership. Her contributions span teaching, research, mentoring, and institutional development, making her a significant contributor to contemporary management education.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Human Resource Management Area
  • MBA with Specialization in HRM
  • Post Graduation in Instrumentation
  • BSc (Physics)

Areas of Specialisation

Human Resource Management Organizational Behaviour (OB) Performance Management Systems Spirituality in Management and Leadership Sustainable HR Practices and Employer Branding

Teaching Experience

  • Associate Professor, Xavier Business School, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata (2026–Present)
  • Associate Professor & HOD (MBA), Techno International College, Kolkata (2022–2026)
  • Associate Professor, Acharya Bangalore Business School (2021–2022)
  • Assistant Professor, Heritage Business School, Kolkata (2018–2021)
  • Assistant Professor, Narula Institute of Technology, Kolkata (2006–2017)
  • Lecturer, BCET Durgapur & RIIT Raniganj (2003–2005)

Administrative Experience

  • Head of Department (MBA) (2025-26)
  • Coordinator for NAAC, NBA, AICTE accreditation processes
  • Convener and organizer of Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) and conferences
  • Faculty coordinator for:  Industry-Institute Interface  Alumni Relations  Examination Cell  Entrepreneurship Development Initiatives
  • Contributed to curriculum design, institutional development, and quality assurance initiatives

Top 5 Publications

  • (2026) Perceived Paradox: Technology as a De-stressor or Digital Burnout Among Indian Undergraduate Students. (Bose Biswas, Soma, et al.) In “The Immersive Wellness Spectrum: Trends, Technologies, and Transformations” edited by Chakraborty, Tanusree; Singh, Nripendra. Emerald Publishing Limited. ISBN print: 978-1-80686-186-6. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80686-185-920261010
  • (2025) Digital Footprint and Brand Loyalty in Attracting and Retaining Talent: An Empirical Study. The Empirical Economics Letters 24 (Special Issue: 3):1-12. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18051529
  • (2025). Integrating spirituality into education to foster interconnectedness In Spirituality and Business in the Anthropocene. Springer. Palgrave, Macmillan, Hungary
  • (2023). Life skills or life values? Emerald Publishing

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