Dr. Abdul Razak has over 14 years for experience in the Industry and Academia. While he has worked as a Management Consultant, he has also served as a faculty member in various notable universities and other organizations. Some of the reputable organizations that he has been associated with include; amazon.com, Deloitte, Genpact, First American Corporation, Starlight Capital Inc., and Citations Publishers. Widely travelled, Dr. Razak has published over 20 research articles in National and International Scopus Journals, authored 3 Books and has presented research papers at more than 25 National and International Conferences and Seminars.

• Published a book titled “Strategic Management” authored and edited by Dr. K. Lakshminarayan, Dr. Abdul Razak et al., ISBN: 978-93-94638-17-4, 1st Edition, 2022, published by Thanuj International Publishers.
• Published a book titled “Sales Management” authored and edited by Dr. M.S. Vijaya Rao, Dr. P. Ravi Kumar and Dr. Abdul Razak, ISBN: 978-93-92591-19-8, 1st Edition, 2022, published by Iterative International Publishers and Selfypage Developers Pvt. Ltd.
• Published a book titled “Strategic Management Tools – Text and Cases” authored and edited by Dr. Abdul Razak and Prof. S. Pardhasaradhi, ISBN: 978-93-5018-423-3, 1st Edition, 2021, published by Readworthy Press Corporation.

• 4 Chapters published in the Elsevier and Indexed in Scopus - Book on "Application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Smart City Planning” with ISBN No: 978-0-323-99503-0 Edited by Vedik Basetti et.al., 2023

• Reigniting the Power of Artificial Intelligence in Education Sector for the Educators and Students Competence.

• A Study of Postgraduate students’ perceptions of key components in ICCC to be used in Artificial Intelligence based Smart Cities

• An investigation into the effectiveness of smart city projects by identifying the framework for measuring performance.

• A Study on perception of Officials on Duties and responsibilities in each level of the Organizational Structure to adopt Artificial Intelligence based smart city implementation.

• International Conferences/ Paper Presentations

  • Presented a paper on "The Role of Business Incubators in nurturing Start-ups and budding Entrepreneurs – A Select Study of Start-up Ecosystem in India" at the International Conference on “Fostering a Resilient Business Ecosystems and Economic Growth: Towards the Next Normal” dated on April 27th-29th 2022 organized by Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, Pune, India IQAC and R&P Cell in association with Dr. Soetomo University, Indonesia and AIMS, India.
  • Presented an oral presentation on "The role and evolution of Business Incubators in developing Entrepreneurship and creating New Business Start-ups in India – A Select Study" at the 2^nd International Academic Conference on Business, Entrepreneurship, and Economics organized by Citations International and Citations Publishers Private Limited dated on 13th-14th December 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Presented a Keynote presentation on "Impact of Demonetization and GST on Indian Economy-A Study on India’s inevitable transformation to a Digital Economy" at the International Academic Conference on Business, Entrepreneurship, and Economics organized by Citations International and Citations Publishers Private Limited, dated April 9th–11th, April 2018 in Dubai, UAE.
  • Presented a paper on "Corporate Social Responsibility in Emerging Markets-The Need for Corporate Governance" at the 8th International Conference on Corporate Governance organized by the Institute of Public Enterprise and Accounting Research Institute, UTM dated on 19th –20th January, 2017.
  • Presented a paper on "Mergers and Acquisitions as a Strategic Management Tool in the Growth of an Organization" at the International Conference on "Global Financial Meltdown-Issues and Challenges" organized by Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, on March 3rd and 4th, 2015.
  • Participated in the International seminar on "Social Sector Development: Issues, challenges, and Policy" held at the Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad on November 23rd -28th, 2014.
  • Presented a paper on "A Strategic Analysis of the World Trade Organization in Promoting Global Trade" at the "International Conference on Free Trade – Opportunities and Challenges" on July 12th – 14th, 2014, organised by AMS Arts & Science College for Women, Hyderabad.
  • Presented a paper on "India as an Emerging Power in World Politics and Economic Development" at the "International Conference on India in World Affairs: The Next Decade" on 22nd -24th January 2013, organised by OUCIP, Hyderabad and co-sponsored by ICWA and USIEF, New Delhi.
  • Presented a paper on "Social Science Research in India and the Changing Dynamics" at the International Conference and Doctoral Colloquium on "Social Science Research: Issues, Challenges, and Strategies" from January 9th to 11th 2013, organised by the Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad.
  • Presented a paper on "Economic Tools for Managers and Decision-makers for Growth and Profit of an Organization" at the International Conference and Doctoral Colloquium on "Social Science Research: Issues, Challenges, and Strategies" from 9th to 11th January 2013, organised by the Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad.
  • Presented a paper on "A Study on Building a Sustainable Competitive Advantage in the Organization’s Long Run" at the International Conference on Hotel and Business Management from 14th -15th September 2012, Organized by OMICS Publishing Group at HICC, Hyderabad.

   

  National Seminars and Conference paper presentations and proceedings

  • Participated and presented a paper on “A Select study on the Government’s Start-up Policies for fostering the Start-up ecosystem in India” in the webinar on “Corporate Sickness: Socioeconomic, Political and Legal issues, Challenges & Implications – Interdisciplinary Approach” on January, 22nd -23rd, 2021 organized by St.Pious X P.G. (MBA) College for Women, Hyderabad.
  • Attended a two-day National Conference on Management Research in India and presented a paper entitled "An Empirical Study on Management Research in India and its Impact on the Growth and Development of the Indian Economy" organized by the Institute of Public Enterprise on May 17th and 18th, 2019.
  • Attended a two-day seminar on innovations and challenges in banking and presented a paper entitled "An Empirical Study on the Banking Sector in assessing Individual Growth by Career Development Strategies and Career Management Techniques" organised by AMS School of Informatics, OU Road, Hyderabad on February 22nd and 23rd, 2019.
  • Attended a two-day National Conference on the Indian Start-up Ecosystem-Opportunities and Challenges and presented a paper on "An Empirical Study on Government Initiatives on the Start-up Ecosystem in India" organised by St. Pious X P.G. (MBA) College for Women, Hyderabad on 15th & 16th March 2018.
  • Attended a National Seminar on Demonetization to Digital Economy – Issues and Challenges and presented a paper entitled "Impact of Demonetization on the Indian Economy and People of India – A Study" organised by UCC & BM, Osmania University on January 20th –21st, 2017.
  • Attended a one-day national conference on "Managing Business in a Changing Economic Scenario" and presented a paper entitled "Strategic Alliance as a Strategic Management Tool in the Growth of an Organization – a Select Case Study" organized by Aurora Post Graduate College on March 26, 2015.
  • Attended an ICSSR-SRCC, FTAPPCI, and UCC. Osmania University organised a one-day national seminar on "The Companies Act 2013" on February 7, 2015.
  • Attended a UGC and ICSSR sponsored two-day national seminar on "Commodity Derivatives Trading in India – Issues and Challenges" and presented a paper entitled "Issues and Challenges of Commodity Derivative Markets in India" organised by the Department of Commerce, Osmania University on 7th and 8th August 2014.
  • Attended a UGC and ICSSR sponsored National Conference on Multivariate Analysis for Management Research and presented a paper entitled "Effective Project Management for achieving operational goals and making the Project Successful" conducted by the Department of Business Management, Osmania University on September 14th and 15th , 2013.
  • Attended an ICSSR sponsored National Conference on Sustainable Development and Planning 2013 and presented a paper entitled "The Information and Communications Technology Sector and Its Policies in Enhancing Sustainable Development of Andhra Pradesh: A Study" conducted by the School of Business Studies, Central University of Karnataka on September 6th and 7th, 2013.
  • Attended a UGC & ICSSR sponsored National Conference on New Era Marketing Challenges and presented a paper entitled "Major Trends and Growth of E-Business Activities in the New Era" conducted by the Department of Business Management, Osmania University on 27th - 28 th August 2013.
  • Attended an AICTE sponsored National Seminar on Talent Management and presented a paper entitled "Exploring Career Development Strategies-Assessing goals in career decision making" conducted by Aurora’s Post-Graduate College, Hyderabad on May 1st, 2013.
  • Attended a two-day national seminar on competition or conflict: understanding the dynamics of FDI in the retail sector in India and presented a paper on "Foreign Direct Investments in the Retail Sector: Issues and Concerns" conducted by AMS Arts & Science College for Women, OU campus on 30th -31st March 2013.
  • Attended a UGC sponsored two-day national seminar on FDI in India-Issues and Challenges and presented a paper on "FDI in India since 1991: Trends, Challenges, and Prospectus" conducted by R.B.V.R.R. Women’s College on 25th –26th March 2013.
  • Attended the XXXI Annual Conference of the AP Economic Association and presented a paper on "The Role of IT in Enhancing Growth and Economic Development of Andhra Pradesh" held by Nizam College, OU on March 23rd, 2013.
  • Attended a National Seminar on Inclusive Growth in Agriculture and presented a paper on "Inclusive Growth in Agriculture and its contribution towards the overall growth of an economy and GSDP of Andhra Pradesh" conducted by the Department of Economics on March 9th, 2013.
  • Attended a National Seminar on Modern Management Issues and Practices and presented a paper on "Foreign Direct Investment and its Impact on the Indian Economy" conducted by UCC & BM on February 1st and 2nd, 2013.
  • Attended a National Seminar on Contemporary Issues in Business and presented a paper on "Ecommerce in India – A Study on Select Companies" conducted by UCC & BM, OU on November 30th, 2012.
  • Participated in the seminar on "Bio-Diversity" organized by UCC & BM, Osmania University on September 28, 2012.
  • Attended a National Seminar on Financial Services in Emerging Markets Challenges & Opportunities and presented a paper titled "A New Proposal for Raising Equity Capital for Micro, Small & Medium Scale Enterprises–BSE SME" conducted by Govt. Degree College, Godavarikhani on July 31st, 2012.
  • Presented a paper on "The United States of America 2012-13 Budget, FDI, and Its Economy" conducted by OUCIP sponsored by the US consulate on July 13th, 2012.
  • Attended a National Seminar on World Water Day "Water and Food Security-Issues and Challenges" conducted by the Department of Civil Engineering, OU on March 22, 2012.
  • Presented a paper on "Dividend policy" in technical paper presentations held in connection with the Decennial celebration Technovision-2008 conducted by JITS on January 18, 2008.

   

  Workshop Participations

  • Participated in the one-day workshop on "Contemporary Issues in Management Education and Policies" organized by the Telangana Management Association on May 8, 2019.
  • Participated in a workshop at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Museum of American Finance on December 2016 in New York City, USA.
  • Participated in the two-day workshop on "Research Methodology for Commerce and Management" conducted and organized by the Department of Commerce, Osmania University, sponsored by UGC on 27- 28th January 2015.
  • Participated in the workshop on "Data Analysis using Advanced Excel and Advanced SPSS" jointly organized by RK Business School, APJAF, IJOBL and Kautilya's on January 3rd, 2015.
  • Participated in the workshop on "Introduction to Project Management" held by Solus Informatics at the Department of Business Management, Osmania University on September 6th, 2014.
  • Participated in the two-week workshop on "Research Methods and writing skills in Social Sciences" sponsored by the ICSSR, MHRD and held at the Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad during 17th-30th June 2013.
  • Participated in the six-day workshop on "Research Methodology in Commerce and Management" sponsored by the ICSSR-SRC and held at Badruka Post Graduate College, Hyderabad during 24th- 29th April 2013.
  • Participated in the two-week workshop on "Capacity Building Programme for Social Science Faculty Members" organized by the Indian Council for Social Science Research, SRC during 30th March- 13th April 2013
  • Participated in a three-day workshop on "Data Analysis using IBM SPSSnew Version 21 in Social Science Research" organised by the Indian Council for Social Science Research, SRC from 21st to 23rd March 2013.
  • Participated in a three-day workshop on "Usage of Statistical Packages in Economics" organized by the Department of Economics, OU on October 15th, 16th, and 17th, 2012.
  • Participated in the three days’ workshop on "Career Orientation on Resume Building, Group Discussion, and Mock Interviews" (sponsored by UGC) organized by the Directorate of Placement Services, CFRD, on September 22nd–25th, 2012.
  • Attended a workshop seminar on "Competition in Corruptible Markets" organised by the Indian School of Business (ISB) on September 21st.
  • Participated in a three-day workshop on "Data Analysis using IBM SPSS in Social Science Research" organized by the Indian Council for Social Science Research, SRC, during 26th- 28th March 2012.
  • Participated in the two days meet for post-graduate students of commerce and Business Management held on 23rdand 24th February 2007.
  
  

  Faculty Development Program (FDP) Participations

  • Participated in the Articlethon 4-day FDP on “Effective Research Paper Writing” organized by VIT Business School from February 15th to 18th, 2023 held at VIT Business School, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu.
  • Participated in the 12 days FDP on “New Faculty Orientation Programme” organized by Academic Staff College in association with School of Mechanical Engineering of VIT Vellore from 28th November 28, 2022 to December 09, 2022.
  • Participated in an FDP on "Business Analytics for Management Faculty", organised by Aurora PG College, Hyderabad, from December 21st to December 27th, 2018.
  • Attended the FDP on "Effective Methods of Teaching for Commerce/Economics Faculty" organised by I.P.E. Hyderabad on October 20, 2012.
  • Participated in the FDP on "Effective Methods of Teaching", organised by I.P.E. Hyderabad on August 18th, 2012.
  • Participated in the FDP on "Effective Teaching Methods for MBA Teachers" organised by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Management & Technology on July 28, 2012.