Qualification

• Ph.D. in Tourism Management from Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore.
• Qualified UGC NET for Lectureship in Tourism Management in 2018.
• MBA in Tourism Management from Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore – First Class.
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Vijaya Institute of Technology for Women, Vijayawada.

Specialization

• Tourism and Travel Management
• Airlines and Cargo Management
• Airfare and Ticketing
• Gastronomy Tourism

Research Areas

• Gastronomy Tourism
• Sustainable Development and Alternative Tourism
• Inclusive Tourism Growth and SDGs

Courses Taught

• Tourism and Travel Management Courses: Tourism Principles, Policies and Practices, Travel Management, Global Tourism Geography, Hotel Operation, Tourism Products of India, Airline and Cargo Management, Basic Airfare and Ticketing, Sustainable Tourism and Environment, Computer Reservation Systems (Amadeus), International Tourism and Travel Management, Destination Planning and Development.
• Retail Management Courses: Food and Fashion Retailing, Introduction to Retailing, Fundamentals of Retail Management and Retail Services.
• Management Courses: Introduction to Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, International Business, Consumer Behaviour, Design Thinking, Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Teaching and Training Experience

• Faculty of Vocational Studies at Central University of Andhra Pradesh, with 8 years and 1 month of experience.
• Worked as Guest Faculty (Faculty of Management) at Central University of Andhra Pradesh from its inception in 2018 for 6 years, from 1 September 2018 to June 2024.
• Worked as Assistant Professor (Temporary and Contractual) at Central University of Andhra Pradesh from July 2024 to present.

Industry Experience

• IATA Trainer – Speedwings Aviation Academy, Vijayawada
  • Tenure: 1 year and 1 month (1 August 2017 to 31 August 2018).
  • Handled marketing strategies for business development and market penetration.
  • Specialized in training students in Global Geography, IATA areas and codes, International Airline Fare Calculation, and CRS systems (AMADEUS & GALILEO).
  • Courses Trained:
    • IATA Foundation in Travel and Tourism – Level 1 Course
    • IATA/DGCA Dangerous Goods Regulations – Category 9
    • IATA Certification Course on Customer Handling
    • IATA Certification Course on Baggage Handler
    • CRS Training on AMADEUS and GALILEO
• Tour Consultant – Travel Home, Vijayawada
  • Tenure: 3 years and 1 month (1 June 2012 to 31 July 2015).
  • Handled customer assistance, itinerary planning, accommodation bookings, transport arrangements, budget management, documentation, and promotion of travel packages.

Publications, Research Guidance and Participation

• Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) for an ICSSR Major Project awarded in January 2026.
• Published 9 papers in UGC CARE-listed and peer-reviewed journals.
• Published 2 book chapters in edited books published by international publishers.
• Co-edited an ICSSR Seminar Proceedings Book in 2025.
• Guided and supervised 17 MBA dissertations, 31 UG Summer Training Projects, and 1 Experiential Learning Project for UG students.

Administrative Experience

• Programme Coordinator for Management Programmes (B.Voc. TTM & RMIT and MBA TTM) from February 2023 to January 2024.
• Placements Officer (2021 – till date).
• Member of Anti-Ragging Committee, Committee against Sexual Harassment, Women Cell, and Hostel Advisory Committee during the Academic Year 2023–24.
• Member of Student Counselling Cell, Student Grievance Redressal Cell, Executive Committee for Unnat Bharath Abhiyan, and Department Coordinator for NAAC & NIRF.
• Coordinated multiple field trips for B.Voc. and MBA students.
• Coordinated World Tourism Day and National Tourism Day celebrations in 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
• Coordinated Local Tour Guide Training in collaboration with Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority and Sri Krishnadevaraya University in 2018.
• Organised Skill Development Training programmes for girl students and a women empowerment outreach programme in collaboration with JSS, Ananthapuramu, as Skill Development Cell Coordinator.
• Coordinator for Art Club and organised various art training programmes in collaboration with Fevicryl.

Other Relevant Information

• Andhra Pradesh State Tour Guide License, issued in 2017 by Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority (APTA).
• Completed Dangerous Goods Regulations Category 9 in 2018.
• Completed IATA Serving the Travel Customer course in 2017.

Emails

manojapadyala@cuap.edu.in