Dr SONAL DEVESH
MSc, PhD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Articles in Journals
Sl.No. Title Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. / Page Nos ISSN No. Date Published
1 Analyzing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Practices and Ethical Leadership in Promoting Sustainable Business: A Structured Equation Modelling Approach Engineered Science / 36 / 1638 / 1 - 17 2576-988X 23-Jul-2025
2 Artificial Intelligence Driven Integrated Hydraulic and Pneumatic Pressure Control Systems for Advanced Regulation of Shut-off Valves Engineered Science / 35 / 1 / 1 - 17 2576-988X 18-Jun-2025
3 Artificial Intelligence based Smart Pneumatic Tools for Industrial Applications Engineered Science / 35 / 1 / 1 - 14 2576-988X 05-Jan-2025
4 Institutional determinants of FDI in Oman: Causality analysis framework International Journal of Finance and Economics / 27 / 4 / 4183 - 4195 1099-1158 02-Oct-2024
5 Navigating AI and chatbot applications in education and research: a holistic approach Quality Education For All / / / 277 - 300 2976-9310 24-Sep-2024
6 Simulation and Experimental Analysis of L-Section in Reinforced Cement Concrete: Uncertainties in Performance and Strength Engineering Proceedings, MDPI / / / - 2673-4591 08-Mar-2024
7 Transport Vehicle Demand Prediction Using Context-Aware Neural Networks Engineering Proceedings / / / - 2673-4591 21-Feb-2024
8 Cultivating a culture of inquiry: exploring the factors influencing the integration of research and teaching in higher education institutions Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, / / / - 2050-7003 03-Oct-2023
9 Determinants of Food Security in the Gulf Cooperation Council: A Coinregration Approach with an Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model ES Food and Agro Forestry / / / - 2687-7295, 2687-7309 03-Jun-2023
10 A study of service quality in Indian public sectorbanks using modified SERVQUAL model Cogent Business & Management / 9 / 1 / 1 - 17 2331-1975 31-Dec-2022
11 Repurposing plastic wastes in non-conventional engineered wood building bricks for constructional application-a mechanical characterization using experimental and statistical Analysis Engineered Science / 18 / 1 / 329 - 336 2576=9898 18-Apr-2022
12 Multi-Response Optimization of Milling Process Parameters for Aluminum-Titanium Diboride Metal Matrix Composite Machining Using Taguchi - Data Envelopment Analysis Ranking Approach Engineered Science / 18 / 1 / 271 - 277 2576-9898 21-Mar-2022
13 A study of service quality in Indian public sector banks using modified SERVQUAL model Cogent Business & Management (2022) / 9 / 1 / 1 - 17 2331-1975 03-Aug-2021
14 What factors drive the adoption of digital banking? An empirical study from the perspective of Omani retail banking Journal of Financial Services Marketing / 25 / 2020 / 14 - 24 1363-0539 27-May-2020
15 The potential of foreign direct investment (FDI) as a means of developing ports: Evidence from Oman International Journal of Maritime History / 31 / 4 / 879 - 895 0843-8714 06-Dec-2019
16 Implication of public speaking anxiety on the employability of Omani graduates ournal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability / 10 / 2 / 122 - 135 1838-3815 28-Nov-2019
17 The role of FDI in enhancing Oman?s ports sector Australian Journal of Maritime & Ocean Affairs / 11 / 1 / 37 - 50 1180-0567 29-Nov-2018
18 Implication of attitude of graduate students in Oman towards entrepreneurship: an empirical study Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research / 7 / 1 / - 2251-7316 25-Dec-2017
19 Mathematical Competencies in Higher Education in Oman: A Critical Review International Journal of Applied Engineering Research / 10 / 18 / 38989 - 38993 0973-4562 23-Jun-2015
Books/ Book Chapter/Case Study
Sl.No. Title Author Names(s) ISBN No. Month Year
1 Cases on Security, Safety, and Risk Management SONAL DEVESH,BARANIDHARAN,DHAKSHAYINI K N,CHANDRAKALA GOVINDAPPA,ALEKSANDRA ZAJąC, GIUSEPPE CATENAZZO,EMMANUEL FRAGNIÈRE 9798337301044 /
2 Creator's Economy in Metaverse Platforms: Empowering Stakeholders Through Omnichannel Approach BARANIDHARAN,SONAL DEVESH,BABITA SINGLA, KUMAR SHALENDER, NRIPENDRA SINGH 9798369333594 /
3 Cases on Economics Education and Tools for Educators BARANIDHARAN,SONAL DEVESH,SUNIL, JULIE,BRAD SCOTT AND MELANIE E. FOX 9781668475850 /
Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Symposium
Sl.No. Name of the Conference /Seminar /Symposium Type of Program Title of the Article Role Venue/Place Date
1 International Conference on Electronics, AI & Robotics (ICEAR 2025) Conference Moderator/Chair) Sungkyunkwan University 15/07/2025
2 International Conference on Electronics, AI & Robotics (ICEAR 2025) Conference Participant) Sungkyunkwan UniversitySouth Korea 15/07/2025
3 International Conference on Electronics, AI & Robotics (ICEAR 2025) Conference Entrepreneurial Intentions in the Digital Age: How Social Media Influences Startup Aspirations of Indian Students Presenter) Sungkyunkwan UniversityRepublic of Korea 15/07/2025
4 International Conference on Electronics, AI & Robotics (ICEAR 2025) Conference The Impact of Digital Learning Ecosystems on Entrepreneurial Intentions of Indian College Students Presenter) Sungkyunkwan UniversityRepublic of Korea 15/07/2025
5 International Conference on Electronics, AI & Robotics (ICEAR 2025) Conference Digital Skills as a Driver of Employability and Innovation Among Indian Students Presenter) Sungkyunkwan UniversityRepublic of Korea 15/07/2025
6 International Conference on Electronics, AI & Robotics (ICEAR 2025) Conference Bridging the Rural Urban Digital Divide: Challenges and Opportunities for Student Entrepreneurs in India Presenter) Sungkyunkwan UniversityRepublic of Korea 15/07/2025
7 International Conference on Sustainability and AI(SaaAI 2025) Conference A Study on the environmental impact of Textile Industries in Tiruppur Presenter) Christ UniversityBANGALORE 04/07/2025
8 International Conference On "Emerging Trends In Ai And Business Management" Conference Waste Management In Nagasandra Using Circular Economy Model Presenter) Department Of Management Studies & Department Of Computer Applications , Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies, Tiruvallakerala,India 06/03/2025
9 International Conference on Innovative research and Development(ICIRD 2025) Conference Socio Economics Dynamics and Food Security in the Gulf Co-operation Council Keynote Speaker) INTI -International University, Malaysia 01/03/2025
10 Internation Development Conference Conference Panelist) University of Toronto, ScarboroughUniversity of Toronto 12/02/2025
11 International Development Conference Conference Panelist) University of Toronto, ScarboroughUniversity of Toronto,Canada 12/02/2025
12 IEEE international conference on Augmented reality, intelligent systems and Industrial automation Conference Using Deep Learning and Multimedia Fusion fpr the Detection and Prediction of Suicidal Ideation Presenter) Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal University,Manipal, IndiaMIT, Manipal University, Manipal, India 20/12/2024
13 3rd International Conference on Innovative Research and Development (ICIRD 2024) Conference Harvesting Hope: United Efforts to Ensure Global Food Security Presenter) Shinawatra University,Shinawatra University, Thailand 08/11/2024
14 International Conference on Global Business, Economics,Finance and Social Sciences Conference Awareness And Perceptions Of Financial Literacy Among Higher Education Students In India-Kap Analysis Presenter) IEEE FORUMN 29/04/2024
15 International Conference on Innovative Discoveries and Emerging Advances in Applied Sciences Conference Incorporating the Metaverse Into the Green Banking Revolution: Spearheading the Implementation of Eco-Friendly Financial Practices Presenter) MAHSA UNIVERSITY, MALAYSIASelangor, Malaysia 18/04/2024
16 Internationa Conference On Global Business, Economics,Financeinance And Conference Digital Human Resource Management Pre Post Covid 19 Presenter) IEEEFORUMN 13/04/2024
17 International Conference on Sustainable Development and Management Practices Conference Examining Food Waste Generation and Awareness among Indian Households: A Comprehensive Study Presenter) Indian Institute Of Technology(Indian Schol Of Mines) Dhanbad 09/02/2024
18 National conference on Recent Trends in Computers, Mechanical and Management[RTCMM] 2023 Conference Cultivating a Culture of Inquiry: Exploring the Factors Influencing Research teaching nexus in Higher Education Institutions Keynote Speaker) Journal of Computers, Mechanical and Management, Global Digital Library 16/09/2023
19 International Conference on Banking Finance and and Business - ICBFB 2019 Conference What factors drive the adoption of Digital Banking? An Empirical Study from the perspective of Omani Retail Banking Presenter) Central Bank of Oman and College of Banking and Financial Studies, Sultanate of OmanMuscat, Sultanate of Oman 24/04/2019
20 International Conference on Banking Finance and and Business - ICBFB 2019 Conference Institutional Determinants of FDI in Oman- Causality Analysis Presenter) College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat , Sultanate of OmanMuscat, Sultanate of Oman 24/04/2019
21 Faculty Research Paper Competetion Symposium The Role of FDI in Enhancing Oman;s Port Sector Presenter) College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat , Sultanate of OmanMuscat, Sultanate of Oman 11/05/2018
22 Banking and Finance Confex-Conference and Expo Conference Participant) Central Bank of Oman and College of Banking and Financial Studies, Sultanate of OmanMuscat, Sultanate of Oman 10/11/2017
23 Faculty Research Interest Seminar Seminar Emerging ICT tools Versus Receding Health Presenter) College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat , Sultanate of OmanMuscat, Sultanate of Oman 28/03/2017
24 Enhanced Technologies and Recent Trents in ICT Conference Emerging TICT rends versus Receding Health Presenter) College of Applied Sciences , Salalah, Sultanate of OmanSultanate of Oman 20/04/2016
Patents
Sl.No. Title of Invention Inventor(s) Filing Date
1 Transformation Traditional Banking: The AI Revolution BARANIDHARAN,SONAL DEVESH,CHIPPY MOHAN,MALLIKA B K,S. AMIRDHA VASANI,A M MAHABOOB BASHA,PRASAD MAHALE 06-Sep-2023
Research Project
Sl.No. Name of the Research Project Investigator(s) Sponsors Internal/External
1 Reducing Food Waste: Nuturing Sustainable practices within student community SONAL DEVESH, BARANIDHARAN,MALLIKA B K,CHIPPY MOHAN Internal
2 MENTAL STRESS AND WORK LIFE BALANCE OF RURAL WORKING WOMEN WITH REFERENCE TO KARNATAKA AND KERALA MENTAL STRESS AND WORK LIFE BALANCE OF RURAL WORKING WOMEN WITH REFERENCE TO KARNATAKA AND KERALA SANDHYA D, CHIPPY MOHAN,BARANIDHARAN,SONAL DEVESH Internal
Workshop/FDP/Training programme
Sl.No. Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme Name of Organiser Level Role Date
1 How to Boost Academic Research with AnswerThis INTI International University, Malaysia and Dayananda Sagar University, INTI Intntl Univ, Malaysia and Dayanand Sagar International Participant 19/11/2025
2 UNDERSTANDING GEN Z AND CLASSROOM INTERACTION CAPS,  Institutional Participant 13/10/2025
3 International Peace Day SONAL DEVESH,  Institutional Participant & Presenter 22/09/2025
4 SPSS for Faculty KLE SOCIETY'S Degree College, KLE SOCIETY'S Degree College Institutional Presenter 20/09/2025
5 AI powered Digital Marketing and Analytics SONAL DEVESH,  Institutional Organiser & Presenter 18/09/2025
6 Vision to Venture SONAL DEVESH,  Institutional Organiser & Presenter 18/09/2025
7 Building Workplace: Analytics for Climate Conscious Strategy SONAL DEVESH,  Institutional Participant & Presenter 18/09/2025
8 Campus to Corporate SONAL DEVESH,  Institutional Organiser & Presenter 17/09/2025
9 Financial Literacy for Women Empowerment SONAL DEVESH,  Institutional Organiser & Presenter 17/09/2025
10 Life Skills Escape Room- Learning through fun challenges SONAL DEVESH,  Institutional Organiser & Presenter 09/09/2025
11 Empowering Hands, Enabling Minds: Digital Financial literacy workshop SONAL DEVESH,  Institutional Organiser & Presenter 30/08/2025
12 EKNOVA 2025 BIZQUANT(BUSINESS ANALYTIC CLUB),  International Organiser & Presenter 22/08/2025
13 Fuel your Future: Fun with Food and Fitness SONAL DEVESH,  Institutional Organiser & Presenter 20/08/2025
14 "AI Powered Web Development" Knowledge Acquisition Skill club(KAS),  Institutional Organiser & Participant 14/08/2025
15 EMPOWER THE TRAINER- Mastering training Techniques towards Industry Knowledge Acquisition Skills (KAS),  Institutional Organiser & Participant 08/08/2025
16 Bridging data and Decision Making BizQuant(Business Analytical Culb),  Institutional Organiser & Participant 26/07/2025
17 Workshop on Job Simulation BizQuant(Business Analytical Culb),  Institutional Organiser & Presenter 23/07/2025
18 International Conference on Electronics, AI and Robotics ICEAR, ICEAR International Participant 15/07/2025
19 Unlocking the art of research Knowledge Acquisition Skills (KAS),  Institutional Organiser & Presenter 05/07/2025
20 Role of Business Analytics in Start up BizQuant(Business Analytical Culb),  Institutional Participant & Presenter 04/07/2025
21 Case Study and Simulation Andragogy Christ University,  Institutional Participant 26/05/2025
22 Faculty development programme 2025 Human Resource Development Centre,  Institutional Participant 19/05/2025
23 QUANTICA BizQuant(Business Analytical Culb),  Institutional Organiser & Participant 08/03/2025
24 Forecasting Portfolio performance with Bloomberg Tools BizQuant(Business Analytical Culb),  International Organiser & Participant 08/03/2025
25 Glow and Grow: Beauty and Financial Empowerment for a Brighter Future BizQuant(Business Analytical Culb),  Institutional Organiser & Participant 07/03/2025
26 Entrepreneurs Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities with Analytics BizQuant(Business Analytical Culb),  Institutional Organiser & Presenter 04/03/2025
27 Quantica Inaugural 2025 BizQuant(Business Analytical Culb),  Institutional Organiser & Presenter 03/03/2025
28 CAREER GUIDANCE AND TRAINING Knowledge Acquisition Skills (KAS),  Institutional Organiser & Participant 21/02/2025
29 Stock Market Analysis using Advanced Tableau BizQuant(Business Analytical Culb),  Institutional Organiser & Participant 19/02/2025
30 Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate Coursera, Coursera International Participant 14/12/2024
31 FDP on Data Analytics and Visualisation Christ University,  Institutional Participant 02/12/2024
32 Advanced Statistical techniques for Academic Excellence in Data Analytics Christ University,  Regional Participant 22/10/2024
33 PRAKALP(Intercollegiate Event) BizQuant(Business Analytical Culb),  Institutional Organiser & Presenter 09/10/2024
34 Industrial Visit Sonal Devesh,  Organiser & Presenter 12/09/2024
35 AI Unplugged- Tools for Smart Living Knowledge Acquisition Skills (KAS),  Institutional Organiser & Participant 11/09/2024
36 Essential Soft Skills for career Sucess-Become a better you Knowledge Acquisition Skills (KAS),  Institutional Organiser & Participant 06/09/2024
37 IEEE ARIIA-2024--Pre Conference E-Workshop IEEE-ARIIA-2024 -Manipal Institute of Technology (Manipal) and Manipal University(Jaipur), Manipal Institute of Technology (Manipal) and Mani International Participant 30/07/2024
38 Mastering Innovative Online Course Development Christ University,  Institutional Participant 29/04/2024
39 Unleashing Success:The Power of Analytics and Analytic thinking in Thriving Business BizQuant(Business Analytical Culb),  Institutional Organiser & Participant 12/04/2024
40 Analytics Week BizQuant(Business Analytical Culb),  Institutional Organiser & Presenter 09/01/2024
41 Faculty Orientation Program christ university,  Institutional Participant 19/09/2023
42 Inaugural workshop of BIZQUANT BizQuant(Business Analytical Culb),  Institutional Organiser & Participant 01/09/2023
43 Faculty Development Program(FDP-1) Participant 26/06/2023
44 The Flip Health Awareness Dashboard College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Institutional Participant 21/02/2021
45 Innovative Pedagogy, Curriculum Development and Design Thinking Singapore Management University and College of Banking and Financial Studies, Singapore Management University and College of Ban International Participant 10/02/2018
46 Creative Train the Trainer Ideas Management Consultant, Dubai,UAE, Ideas Management Consultant, Dubai,UAE Regional Participant 30/01/2017
47 Application of Biostatistics in Research Father Muller College of Nursing, Father Muller National Participant 31/08/2007
48 Burnout Banquet- A workshop to feed Professionals Manipal University, Manipal, Manipal University, Manipal National Participant 26/02/2007
Awards/Achievements/Others
Sl.No. Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others Description Organisation Month/ Year
1 Reviewer Certificate for Global conference CONFAB 360 DEGREE- -Consortium Conference 17 July 2023
2 Reviewer Certificate for Global conference CONFAB 360 DEGREE- -Consortium Conference 17 July 2023
3 Reviewer Certificate for Global conference CONFAB 360 DEGREE -Consortium Conference 17 July 2023
4 Technical Session Chair International Conference on "Recent Advances in Science and Engineering RAISE -2023, MAHE DUBAI MANIPAL ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION(MAHE) 06 October 2023
5 Panel member for academic audit IA SCHOOLOF MANAGEMENT STUDIES 07 November 2023
6 Reviewer Certificate Reviewed research article titled Experiencing Art Creation as a Therapeutic Intervention to Relieve Anxiety -A Case Study of a University's Ceramic Art Course Frontiers in Psychiatry (The journal is indexed in UGC CARE, Scopus, SCIE, DOAJ, PubMed) 22 February 2024
7 Reviewer of the research paper Experiencing art creation as a therapeutic intervention to relieve anxiety - a case study of a university?s ceramic art course Frontiers in Psychiatry- journal 04 March 2024
8 Best Paper Award ENGINEERED SCIENCE PUBLISHER (SCOPUS INDEXED) 19 April 2024
9 Technical Session Chair MAHSA UNIVERSITY,SELANGOR,MALAYSIA 19 April 2024
10 Reviewer Certificate Reviewed a research paper Manuscript Number: HELIYON-D-24-14365 UN Environment-Advancing the Trade Policy and Environmental Rule of Law in the Asia Pacific Elsevier 05 July 2024
11 Member of National Advisory Board for the IEEE International Conference on Augmented Reality, Intelligent Systems, and Industrial Automation (ARIIA-2024). Member of National Advisory Board for the IEEE International Conference on Augmented Reality, Intelligent Systems, and Industrial Automation (ARIIA-2024). IEE, Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE, University of WARWICK, ,University of MALTA 01 August 2024
12 3rd International Conference on Innovative Research and Development Technical steering committee member of 3rd International Conference on Innovative Research and Development organised by Shinawatra University, Thailand from 6th to 8th Nov 2024, supporting partners are CRC press, Elsevier, Springer, Emerald Publishing, Springer, IGI Global,Engineered Science, De GRUYTER Shinawatra University, Thailand 18 August 2024
13 Reviewer of Conference Research Papers College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 25 April 2019
14 Data Analysis using SPSS (Basic) College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 31 December 2014
15 Economic Modelling Using Multivariate Regression Analysis Resource Person College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 01 February 2018
16 FDP on Multivariate Analysis Resource Person College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 08 June 2017
17 How to Prepare Research Proposal for The Research Council of Oman Grant The grant is from Ministry of Higher Education , Sultanate of Oman College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 26 October 2020
18 FDP on Designing questionnaire Resource Person College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 27 April 2021
19 How to Write and Publish Papers in Scientific Journals Resource Person College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 06 February 2020
20 Data Analysis using SPSS Resource person of FDP for Student Research Club College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 04 November 2021
21 Data Analysis through Eviews Resource Person for FDP College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 14 February 2019
22 Award for Active role in Research field and Publishing For the year 2025-16 College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 26 October 2016
23 Factor Resource Person College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 07 February 2017
24 Writing Scientific Papers Resource Person College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 07 June 2016
25 Reviewer of Conference Research Papers College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 25 April 2019
26 Review of Faculty Research papers for conference grant College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 10 October 2020
27 Reviewer for Edited book on 4th Industrial Revolution Edited book on 4th Industrial Revolution -Issues and Chsallenges College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 01 June 2020
28 Award for contribution for Most Trusted branded Institution contribution for Most Trusted branded Institution College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 08 January 2017
29 Award Contribution towards open 2015 College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 14 April 2014
30 Award for Research project supervision Grant by Ministry of Higher Education, The Research Council, Sultanate of Oman College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 23 March 2022
31 Resource person FDP on Data Analysis using SPSS advanced College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 23 May 2015
32 Award for organising events 2018-2019 College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 19 May 2019
33 Reviewer Frontiers in Education (Scopus indexed Journal) 12 November 2024
34 Reviewer Frontiers in Education (Scopus indexed Journal) 12 November 2024
35 Reviewer Frontiers in Education 14 November 2024
36 Technical Session Chair Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE, Manipal 24 December 2024
37 Technical Panelist Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE, Manipal 27 December 2024
38 Member of the advisory committee board Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE, Manipal 04 January 2025
39 External examiner for internship viva Chitkara University 05 September 2025
40 Reviewer of Conference Research Paper Manipal University 22 January 2025
41 Reviewer Frontiers 07 February 2025
42 Reviewer Reviewed manuscript Frontiers 10 February 2025
43 Reviewer Frontiers 26 February 2025
44 Reviewer Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE, Manipal 24 March 2025
45 Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate Course Era 04 February 2025
46 Session Chair 5th International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Machine Learning (ICISML 202 National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya 09 June 2025
47 Conference Theme Chair Conference Theme Chair ICEAR KOREA 10 July 2025