Educational Qualifications
- PhD in Social Gerontology
- Masters in Management
- Bachelors in Management
Biography
Dr. Shikha Kumari is an accomplished academic and researcher with a Ph.D. from Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida. Her doctoral research focused on the needs and adjustments of elderly individuals living alone in the National Capital Region. With over a decade of experience in industry, teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development, Dr. Kumari has served in various capacities at JIIT, including as Guest Faculty and Teaching Associate.
In addition to her academic achievements, Dr. Kumari holds a Master’s in Management and a Bachelor's in Management. She has completed specialized training in qualitative research methods and business communication, and has published in Scopus-indexed journals on topics such as active aging, societal sustainability, and the challenges faced by elderly women in India.
Dr. Kumari has been a key participant in national and international workshops and seminars on themes like gender sensitization, elderly care, and research methodologies. She remains dedicated to fostering holistic education and contributing to the well-being of marginalized communities through both academic and applied research.
Work Experience
- 12 years in Academia, Research and Industry
Interest Area(s)
- Management, Professional Communication, Gerontology, Sociology
Publications/Books/Patents
- Kumari, S., & Sharma, A., “Active ageing: a way for social sustainability in ageing Indian society,” World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, Vol.18, No.1-2, pp. 7-22, 2022. DOI: 10.1504/WREMSD.2022.10044897(Scopus Indexed)
- Kumari S., Sharma A., “Evolving patterns of adjustment to maintain the functional health of elderly living alone in NCR,” Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, Vol.11, No. 6, pp. 904-908, 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v11i6.9899(Scopus Indexed)
- Kumari S., Sharma A., “Spirituality: a tool for learning, change and adaptation of elderly in changing Indian family,” Int. J. Learning and Change, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 33–53, 2018. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJLC.2018.089539(Scopus Indexed)
- Kumari, S., Sharma, A., Singh T., “Abuse, Violence and Crime against Elderly women in modern India”, Review of Research (ROR), Vol. 5, No.-2, 2015. (UGC/Google scholar indexed)
Attended/Abstract published in conferences
Paper Presented (07)
- Presented a paper titled “National Policy on Senior Citizens 2011: Heard or Unheard? Empirical evidence on its current reach and suggestions” in International Conference on interdisciplinarity of Knowledge, Education and Research (iKER-2019), BITS Pilani, Rajasthan from February 8-9, 2019.
- Presented a paper titled “Coping: A way of life for elderly living alone or with spouse” in International Conference on Translation across cultures: Dissolving boundaries- creating harmony organized by JIIT, Dept. Of Humanities and Social Sciences, held from October 4-6, 2018.
- Presented a paper on “Impact of Globalization on Cultural Perception on elderly care and their happiness” in the international conference on “Peaceful and Prosperous South Asia- opportunities and challenges” organized by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences of Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida on March 27-29, 2017.
- Presented a paper on “NPSC, 2011 and Aging in Place: Heard or Unheard? Empirical evidence on its current reach and suggestions” in World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics International Collaborative Conference held at J. N. Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru on 23-25th November, 2016.
- Presented a paper on “Current situation of NPOP, 2011 AND Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizen, Act 2007 in India” Indian Sociological Society 41st All-India Sociological Conference on Development, Marginalization and People’s Movements, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, December 27-29, 2015.
- Presented a paper on “Elderly women in Modern India- Abused, Deserted and Deceived" at the Third International Congress on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, New Delhi, 27-29 Nov 2015.
- Presented “Predicament of Elderly women in Modern India” at National Seminar on Gender and Violence: A Challenge for Equitable Society at Department of sociology, Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi, 15-16 October, 2014.