Akshay Thakur
Assistant Professor & Training Placement Coordinator
Career Point University, Hamirpur
📧 Email: thakurak012@gmail.com
📱 Phone: +91-8219995493
📍 Address: MDR 35, Kharwarian, Tikker, Bhoranj, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh – 176041
🧾 ORCID: 0009-0000-5773-8899

Career Objective
Dedicated and innovative academician in Hospitality and Tourism Management with a strong research orientation and commitment to student success. Seeking a position as Assistant Professor to contribute to academic excellence and research in hotel and tourism education.

Education
Ph.D. in Tourism & Hospitality Management
Career Point University, Hamirpur
• Topic: Impact & Sustainability of Homestay Scheme in Himachal Pradesh
• Thesis Status: Submitted (Expected Viva: July 2025; Degree: August 2025)
M.Sc. in Hotel Management
Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh — 2021
• 68.30%
B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration
Institute of Hotel Management, Yamunanagar (NCHMCT & IGNOU) — 2018
• 63%

Professional Experience
Career Point University, Hamirpur
Assistant Professor & Training Placement Coordinator
🗓️ Oct 2021 – Present
• Teaching & administrative responsibilities in the Department of Hotel Management
• Organizing student training, placements, and industrial visits

Seven Seas, New Delhi
Guest Service Associate
🗓️ 2020 – 2021
• Worked in front office operations and guest relations (Industry experience)

Research & Publications
Scopus-Indexed Journals: 3 Publications
National Journals (with Impact Factor): 3 (Total IF: 7.1)
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5773-8899

Patent
Filed: 1 (Design or Process Patent)
Published/Awarded/Commercialized: Not Yet

Conferences & Certifications
Organizing Secretary – Anusandhanam 2024: International Conference on Research and Innovation
Organizer – 2nd International Conference on Emerging Scenario of Science, Technology and Innovation (Feb 2023)
Appreciation Certificate – Hospitality Services for NAAC Inspection & Seminars
Webinar Participation – 08th Grant Makers Forum (Global Funders for Health Care Projects)

Training & Industrial Exposure
The Allure Hotel, New Delhi – 4 Months Industrial Training (M.Sc.)
Park Hyatt Goa – 4 Months Training in all major departments (B.Sc.)

Additional Information
Date of Birth: 12 May 1998
Age: 26 Years
Marital Status: Single
Category: General
Religion: Hindu
Languages Known: Hindi, English