The faculty at IHM-Aurangabad embody a rare blend of academic distinction and professional accomplishments.
Our educators include alumni of leading hospitality schools, industry veterans from the Taj Group, and international lecturers from our academic partner the University of Huddersfield (UK).
Their shared mission: to shape students into confident, ethical, and globally competent hospitality professionals.
Principal's Desk
It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad – a place where hospitality meets excellence, discipline shapes professionalism, and learning becomes a lifelong journey.
At IHM-A, we believe that education in hospitality is far more than mastering culinary craft, service, or hotel operations. It is about nurturing character, creativity, leadership, and a mindset that thrives under responsibility. Our goal is to shape professionals who excel not only in skill and knowledge, but also in empathy, presence, communication, and global understanding.
The hospitality industry evolves every day – and so must we. Our curriculum, training approach and exposure are designed to meet international standards, ensuring that every student who walks through our corridors leaves as a confident, industry-ready professional. The world of hotels, food, travel and service is dynamic and competitive; IHM-A prepares you not just to enter this world, but to lead it.
I am proud of our faculty, whose dedication and experience guide students every step of the way. I am equally proud of our students – passionate, curious and determined to make their mark across the globe. Together, we cultivate a culture of discipline, innovation, respect and continuous growth.
To every aspiring student – IHM-A is more than an institute. It is your foundation for a remarkable future. I welcome you to experience the journey of learning, character-building and transformation that awaits here.
Warm regards,
Dr. Zubin D’souza
Dean & Principal, IHM-A
Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad
Our Team
Our team of dedicated professionals
Dr. Zubin D’souza
Dean & Principal
Prof. Rushad Kavina
Dean: Undergraduate Courses
Dean: Undergraduate Studies Rushad Kavina holds the overall responsibility
Prof. Rushad Kavina
Dean: Undergraduate Courses
Dr. Rakesh Katyayani
Dean: Academic Studies
Rakesh is a PhD. in the area of Human Resource Management, Master
Dr. Rakesh Katyayani
Dean: Academic Studies
Mr. Thottapayil Pramod
Course Leader - Culinary Arts
Starting his career in 1993 with the Taj Group of Hotels, he was given
Mr. Thottapayil Pramod
Course Leader - Culinary Arts
Mr. Gautam Sen
Course Administrator
As a certified Six Sigma professional, he was instrumental in implementing
Mr. Gautam Sen
Course Administrator
Mr. Ganesh Gaikwad
General Manager - Finance
Meet the go to person, who is the single point of contact for all human
Mr. Ganesh Gaikwad
General Manager - Finance
Mr. Satish Pawar
General Manager - Administration
Regional Director of Revenue Management Meet the go to person,
Mr. Satish Pawar
General Manager - Administration
Meet Our Faculty
Smita Parmar
Assistant Professor – Digital & Marketing Communication
Smita Parmar
Assistant Professor – Digital & Marketing Communication
(ID – 1-8193003354)
A Master in Communication Studies (Video Production), Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) in Business Administration with over 13 years experience in the IT and Communication industry, Smita has held multiple managerial positions in digital projects before moving to academics in 2019. In her current role, she teaches Digital and Marketing Communication, while driving the Institute’s social media and digital initiatives. She has achieved high engagement levels with all stakeholders through coordinating agency expertise. Her research interests include media and communication effects, cultural influences from communication on digital media and social networks. She contributes to the Institute’s communication strategy alongside documenting emerging standard operating procedures. An active member of the Strategic Innovation Domain, her research projects in technological innovation and digital business models forms the basis for her doctoral studies.
Bhavana Varma
Assistant Professor – Food Science
Bhavana Varma
Assistant Professor – Food Science
(ID – 1-8191499148)
A Master of Science in Nutrition and Food Processing from SNDT Women’s Unversity Pune after a Bachelor of Science in Composite Home Science, from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, Bhavana’s core expertise lies in Nutrition, Human Development and Extension Education. Bhavana has 10 years of experience in Education prominently in the areas of Nutrition, Health and Safety Management. Her technical skills were honed at FRESH (Foundation of Food Research and Enterprise for Safety and Hygiene), Nilgiris and K C Das. Bhavana is responsible for the maintenance of Food Safety Standards Authority of India’s stringent norms at the Institute. Recently certified with FOSTAC (Food Safety Training and Certification), she is the designated Covid Prevention Compliance Officer at the Institute.
Arun Kumar Sharma
Assistant Professor – Food & Beverage Service
Arun Kumar Sharma
Assistant Professor – Food & Beverage Service
ID – 1-452147555
A Diploma in Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Bachelor of Science (Hospitality & Tourism), Master of Science(Hospitality & Tourism) Level 2 Certified for Appreciation by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, Arun Sharma has 40 years experience in his domain and is an industry veteran. From Bartender to Restaurant Manager and Banquet Manager, Arun Kumar Sharma has done it all for almost 25 years in Food and Beverage Operations across various properties inside “Taj Group of Hotels. He is an Assistant Professor at Institute of Hotel Management – Aurangabad, India and teaching in Culinary Arts at Foundation and Intermediate level. He joined “Taj group of hotels” in 1985 and then in 2008 he moved to IHM-A and joined the teaching profession. He holds a First-Class M.Sc. Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Studies. His area of interest is Wine and Food and he brings the Events Industry to life in the classroom. Beyond the classroom he is also responsible as an “Academic Librarian” and is active in managing and promoting learning resources to users.
Dr. Anandsingh Marwad, PhD.
Associate Professor – Food Production
Dr. Anandsingh Marwad, PhD.
Associate Professor – Food Production
(ID – 1-452006305)
A Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology and Master of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Anandsingh has extensive experience in India and abroad handling the pastry production area, including at the prestigious Ritz Carlton, Greensboro, Atlanta training chefs for over 6 years, he is with IHM-A for 13 years. His focus area remains pastry and confectionery after having been recently trained at Ecole Nationale Superieure de Patisserie, Yssingeaux, France under the aegis of the world famous Ecole Ducasse. He is often seen sharing notes with visiting chefs from France and Denmark. He contributes to the Global Cuisine module at the Honours level, Human Resource Management at the Intermediate level and Food Production Operations at the Foundation level. He also essays the role of Year Tutor for Year 3 Culinary Arts. His research interests are Technology in Hospitality and Sustainable Supply Chain Management having published three papers, co-authored two papers on 6 Sigma application and Organic Food. His doctoral research is in the technology domain focusing on technology in food production and service operations.
Dr. Anant Bhamkar, PhD.
Associate Professor – Food Production
Dr. Anant Bhamkar, PhD.
Associate Professor – Food Production
(ID – 1-452011241)
A Diploma in Food and Beverage Production, B.Sc. in Hotel Management, Master of Business Administration (Hotel Management). Chef Bhamkar is a specialist in bakery and confectionery with 10 years industry experience with Taj Group of Hotels (India) and Princess Cruises (USA). His contribution to setting up Corporate Social Responsibility projects in Skill Development over 14 years has gained him enormous respect. He is currently exploring new trends and innovations in the field of bakery and confectionery. He imparts bakery and confectionery skills at Year 1 and 2 in the Culinary Arts domain. He was chosen to accompany Team India to Sao Paolo during the prestigious World Skills Competition in Brazil. His recent compilation of unique recipes called Baker’s Delight has been published online to share his expertise.
Dr. Saurabh Krishna, PhD.
Assistant Professor – Management Studies
Dr. Saurabh Krishna, PhD.
Assistant Professor – Management Studies
(ID – 1-452559340)
An alumnus of IIM – Ahmedabad’s Faculty Development Program in Management, Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management), Master of Tourism Management, Master of Science (Tourism & Hospitality), Master of Rural Development, Bachelor of Tourism Studies, Bachelor of Science (Hospitality & Tourism) Diploma in Hotel Management and Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (AH&LA, USA) Saurabh joined IHM-A as an early academic, currently having gathered over 10 years of experience in the Institute after a short stint in hotel operations. He is the youngest tourism graduate to receive a Gold Medal for Tourism Studies through the Vice President of India and recommended for a National Tourism Award by the Prime Minister’s Office. He was also the youngest to qualify the UGC – NET exam in Tourism. His research interests are in the areas of human resource, tourism and sustainability.
Zamanjit S. Parmar
Assistant Professor – Management Information Systems
Zamanjit S. Parmar
Assistant Professor – Management Information Systems
ID – 1-5149658877
A Master of Personnel Management and Bachelor of Hotel Management, a trained hotelier, highly committed to quality in process management. He is a certified trainer credited for his long term association and good deeds at IHCL. Responsible for training young aspirants at Year 1, he ensures the highest standards of grooming and ethics required for Front Office professionals. After an assignment in data analytics and MIS, his industry insights in operations management skills are a learning imperative for future professionals to be equipped with the highest levels of confidence.
Prasad Nawale
Assistant Professor – Food & Beverage Service
Prasad Nawale
Assistant Professor – Food & Beverage Service
ID – 1-5149656395
A Master of Business Administration (Human Resource & Marketing), Bachelor of Arts in History, Diploma in Hotel Management, Prasad is a Certified ISO 22000 professional by Bureau Veritas. A professional with 18 years experience in F&B operations, having held the position of Food & Beverage Manager, his expertise in food service operations is a basis for students to learn high operational standards of hygienic service delivery. He is currently the Year Tutor for Year 1 (Hotel Management) and a single point of contact for all student support and learning.
Khalid Syed
Assistant Professor – Facilities Management
Khalid Syed
Assistant Professor – Facilities Management
(ID – 1-9321781121)
A Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) Master of Business Administration scholar, Khalid is a trained HVAC specialist who joined academics after 14 years in industry, across projects in India and abroad. He is associated with the Facilities Management module at Intermediate level and oversees live projects at the Institute converting them into perennial learning opportunities. As an HVAC specialist, he has handled projects at scale as Country Manager (Saudi Arabia) for Danfoss Engineering, Denmark. His association with multinational projects at ATS (Advanced Technical Solutions), Germany and Leminar Global, U.A.E. have enhanced his knowledge in the domains of energy conservation, design optimization and controls automation. His research interests are in the domain of sustainable solutions, comfort reforms and building management system optimization in the hotel and restaurant industry. His doctoral research is in the optimization of refurbishment and retrofitting of facilities for cost advantage and environmental awareness.
Ankush Tripathi
Assistant Professor – Front Office Operations
Ankush Tripathi
Assistant Professor – Front Office Operations
(ID -1-9863619524)
A Diploma in Hotel Operations, Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Master of Hospitality Management with a keen interest in bartending, Ankush chose a career in academics after 5 years in industry. He has worked as Assistant Professor for 5 years and is highly motivated to complete a Master of Business Administration (Human Resources) qualification. Ankush is associated with the Property Management Systems module at the Foundation level specializing in Management Information Systems. His research interests are in the domain of tourism, public relations and people empowerment. His doctoral research focuses on food ethics and cuisine evolution. He is keenly involved with social development projects and is a champion of community outreach initiatives at the Institute. A personality with diverse and varied interests, he is honing his pedagogical skills for digital delivery in the evolving situation.
Dr. Aarohi Deshpande, Phd.
Assistant Professor- Hotel Operations
Dr. Aarohi Deshpande, Phd.
Assistant Professor- Hotel Operations
Subhi Sud
Assistant Professor – Food Production
Subhi Sud
Assistant Professor – Food Production
Syed Zakirullah
Assistant Professor – Accommodation Operations.
Syed Zakirullah
Assistant Professor – Accommodation Operations.
Sahebrao Jadhav
Assistant Professor – Travel and Tourism
Sahebrao Jadhav
Assistant Professor – Travel and Tourism
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