Faculty & Team

Mr. Arun Kumar Singh

Director FHRAI - IHM

Qualification: Master in Zoology from University of Lucknow, Post Graduate Programme in Project Planning & Infrastructure Development from University of Rajasthan and Diploma in Hotel Management from Institute of Hotel Management Lucknow.

Experience: 34 years of experience as a team leader, has served as the Principal of Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Mumbai, the Principal of Institute of Hotel Management of Lucknow and the State Institute of Hotel Management, Jodhpur and has mentored many students proficiently in inculcating skills and attitude required to excel in hospitality industry.

Mr. Rishabh Misra

Lecturer cum Instructor

Qualification: Master in Business Administration-HR, Master in Tourism and travel management, Bachelors in Hotel Management from Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata, National Hospitality Teachers’ Eligibility Test (NHTET) Qualified, Certified Master Trainer and Facilitator, Certified Learner Facilitator, Certified Mentor, etc.

Experience: 14 years of Industry experience including more than 5 years of Teaching in Hospitality and Tourism. Was selected as Kitchen Management Trainee by India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), Govt. of India, and since then has served as Head Chef and Sous Chef in various 5-star and 4-Star hotels across India and abroad. Specializes in Food and Beverage Production, Food and Beverage Management etc. Proficient in development of learning tools and pedagogies, course design, content creation and social media.

Mrs. Ashima Chatterjee Misra

Assistant Lecturer cum Assistant Instructor

Qualification: Master in Hospitality & Hotel Administration, Pg. Diploma in Human Rights, Bachelors in Hotel Management from Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata, National Hospitality Teachers’ Eligibility Test (NHTET) Qualified, Certified Master Trainer and Facilitator, Certified Learner Facilitator, and Certified Departmental Trainer from Oberoi Centre of Learning & Development (OCLD).

Experience: 9 years of Industry experience including more than 4 years of Teaching in Hospitality and Tourism. Has served as Learning and Development Personnel with Oberoi Group of Hotels & Resorts and specializes in Interpersonal Skills Training and nurturing individuals to work efficiently in Rooms Division and Food Service Department. Proficient in development of tools and pedagogies for constructive, collaborative, integrative, reflective and inquiry-based learning.

Mr. Abhinay Sharma

Teaching Associate

Qualification: Bachelors in hospitality and hotel administration from Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Masters in hospitality and hotel administration from Punjab University, Chandigarh.

Experience: 2.5 years of industrial experience. Has served in the front office department in the Leela Ambiance Convention Hotel, New Delhi. Worked with ITC Maurya, New Delhi in front office department, Hosted the President of USA and various other foreign delegates in his tenure, Has been the guest speaker in Chandigarh Group of Colleges.

Qualification: Graduate from IHM Ahmedabad 2012-15 MBA in Hotel & Tourism Management from Vivekanand Subharti University.

Experience: 4 years of Industry Experience in various 5 star Hotels like Oberoi Hotels & Resort Mumbai ,Taj Group of Hotels Ahmedabad , Golden Tulip Suites Gurgaon The Pllazio Hotel Gurgaon along with 1 year of Teaching experience at IHM AHMEDABAD 2019. Also Participated in Vibrant Gujarat 2012 & 2014.

Mr. Pankaj Kumar Sharma

Faculty IT &System Administrator

Qualification: M.Sc. in Information Technology (IT) & MCSA, and Diploma in Computer H/W & N/W.

Experience: 12 Years of Experience in the area of Computer Hardware & Networks, Server, Application Software, ERP Implementations, Security and Surveillance

Ms. Shreya Gupta

Teaching Associate

Qualification: Graduated from IHM Ahmedabad in the year 2013-2016. Currently pursuing MBA from IGNOU.

Experience: 5.5 years of Industry experience in various 5 star standalone restaurants like The Druid Garden Bangalore, Big Brewsky Bangalore along with 1.2 year in Cultfit Healthcare Pvt Ltd and 1 year of teaching Experience at IHM AHMEDABAD in 2023. Specializes in Room division and Food & Beverage Service Department.

Mr. Aman Kumar

Teaching Associate

Qualification: Completed Bachelor’s From IHM Hajipur,Patna,Bihar, Completed Master’s (MBA IN Culinary Arts) from Indian Culinary Institute, Noida.

Experience: 6 years in Hotels, Restaurant and Resorts, Academics. Worked with Grand Hyatt , The Fern group and NFCI group of education.

Mr. Chetan Upadhyay

Teaching Associate

Qualification: B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration IHM Lucknow 2016-2019.

M.Sc. H&HA (sales and Marketing), IHM Lucknow 2020-2022.

Experience: 2years in Hotels,Restaurant,and Academics. Trained at Leela ambience, New Delhi.

Mr. Shobhit

Accounts, Financial Management

Qualification: Bachelors in Commerce, Master in Commerce, Diploma in PGT, Diploma in Accounting, Diploma in Financial Accounting, Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut.

Experience: 11 Year in Accounting,(Bright Commerce Classes 5 Year, Anshu Inter College Dadri Greater Noida 5 Year, Sangat Green Inter College Dhoom Manikpur 1 Year) 1.5 Year Accounting Work as a Senior Accountant in V.S. Working Means And Boys Hostel, Greater Noida.