Qualification

• Ph.D. in Management - ICFAI University Nagaland
• MBA in Human Resource Management – Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune
• B.Sc. in Microbiology – University of Pune
• UGC-NET Qualified -Management
  
   

Academic Leadership & Institutional Respondsibilities

1. Associate Professor & Head, Department of Management, Tetso College: 2025- Present 
2. President, Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), Tetso College : 2025–26 -Present 
3. Member, School Board of Management, Nagaland University : 2025–Present.
4. Member, Moderation Board – FYUGP Examination 2026, Nagaland University :  2026.
5. Member, Board of Postgraduate Studies, Tetso College : 2025 - Present.
6. Member, Tetso Research and Advisory Center/Council (TRAC), Tetso College :  2025–Present.

Research Projects/ Professional Research Experience

1. Project Director – ICSSR Major Research Project (2025–26)
    “Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of Integrated Government Scheme-Supported Social Business Models on Women’s Entrepreneurial Empowerment in Rural Nagaland”
   Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi.
   Project Period: 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2028.
2. Research Associate – Metric Consultancy Ltd., Pune (2011-2012) - Assisted with the PCBU Dealer Satisfaction Survey for Tata Motors, Syndicated Study of Level of Pollution by Vehicles, and CVBU Dealer Engagement Index Survey for Tata Motors. Responsibilities included dealership audits, senior-management interviews, focus group discussions, and supervision of field survey teams 

Seminars /Workshop/ Conferences Organized & Coordinated

1. "Coordinator – BusinessRICH Workshop, “Build a Business That Works Without You”, organised by Tetso College in collaboration with ActionCOACH, 12 September 2026, Tetso College. 
2. Coordinator – AICTE Distinguished Professional Scheme (DPS 2024–25) Lecture Programme, organised by the Department of Management, Tetso College, in collaboration with the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) and The Placement Channel, 10 December 2025. 
3. Coordinator – ICSSR-NERC Sponsored Two-Day National Seminar on “The Role of Skills & Talent Development in National Economy”, organised by the Department of Management Studies, ICFAI University Nagaland, 2017

Publication

Book

1. Imchen, Wapangsenla, Ruchi Tripathi, Ipsita Patra, & Ramesh Pandi. Training and Development. 2022. ISBN: 978-93-5625-189-2.

Edited Book Chapters / Conference Proceedings

1. Imchen, Wapangsenla. “Faculty Training and Development and Human Resource Accounting: A Study of HEIs in Nagaland.” Proceedings of the NAAC Sponsored National Seminar on Quality Sustenance and Quality Enhancement Measures in Higher Education, 2022, ISBN: 978-81-957405-0-5, pp. 47–61.
2. Imchen, Wapangsenla. “Impact of Faculty Training and Development on Faculty Performance: A Study on Student Perception of HEIs in Nagaland.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Role of Technology Towards Sustainable Development, Innovation and Information Exchange in Business and Management, Vol. VIII, 2022, ISBN: 978-93-95196-15-4, pp. 63–92.
3. Imchen, Wapangsenla. “Students’ Perception towards E-Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Study of Higher Education Institutions in Nagaland.” In Higher Education in North-East India: Trends, Opportunities and Challenges, 2021, ISBN: 978-93-5473-527-1, pp. 100–112.
4. Imchen, Wapangsenla. “Plagiarism in Research: An Insight.” In Research Methodologies: Concept, Trends and Developmental Issues, 2019, ISBN: 978-81-941911-8-6, pp. 53–59.

Journals

1. “Impact of Faculty Training and Development on Student Performance: A Study of Higher Education Institutions in Nagaland.” Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Vol. 9, Issue 12, September 2025, ISSN: 2349-5162.
2. Imchen, Wapangsenla. “Faculty Training and Development of Higher Education Institutions in Nagaland.” International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), Vol. 9, Issue 3, March 2022, pp. f295–f306. ISSN: 2349-5162.
3. Imchen et al. “Geo-Spatial Big Data Analysis of COVID-19 Spectrum Envelope of First and Second Wave of the Outbreak in the Southeast Asian Region.” Coordinates, Vol. XVIII, Issue 1, January 2022, pp. 12–19. ISSN: 0973-2136.
4. Imchen, Wapangsenla. “Faculty Training and Development and Reward System.” International Journal of Research and Analytical Review (IJRAR), Vol. 8, Issue 4, October 2021, pp. 357–364.
5. Imchen, Wapangsenla. “Faculty Training and Development Needs of Higher Education Institutions in Nagaland.” International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), Vol. 8, Issue 2, July 2021, pp. 400–404.
6. Imchen, Wapangsenla. “Faculty Perception towards Institution’s Role in Training and Development: A Study on Higher Education Institutions in Nagaland.” International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), Vol. 9, Issue 7, July 2021, pp. a515–a518.
7. Imchen, Wapangsenla. “Faculty Training and Development of Higher Education Institutions in Nagaland: Barriers Faced.” International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM), Vol. 3, Issue 5, May 2021, pp. 1480–1485.
8. Imchen, Wapangsenla. “Impact of Training and Development on Knowledge Management in Higher Education Institutions.” IUN Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. IV, Issue 2, pp. 1–11. ISSN: 2395-3128.

Paper Presentation

1. Presented a paper on “A Study on the Driving Factors and Barriers to Consumer
   Purchase Intention of Organic Products in Nagaland” a National Seminar on
   “Prospects and Challenges of Inclusive Growth in North East Region with special focus
   on Agripreneurship” organized by the Dept. of Management Studies, C-Edge College in
   collaboration with Dept. of Economics, Unity College on 21st October, 2022.
2. Presented a paper on “Impact of Faculty Training and Development on Quality of
   Service: A Study of Higher Education Institutions in Nagaland”, an International
   Conference on Sustainable & Innovative Business Practices organized by Lexicon
   Management Institute of Leadership and Excellence on 24th September 2022.
3. Presented a paper on “Impact of Faculty Training and Development and Student
   Performance: A Study of Higher Education Institutions in Nagaland” an
   International Conference on Role of Technology Towards Sustainable Development,
   Innovation And Information Exchange In Business And Management organized by
   Saveetha School Of Management, SIMATS, Chennai in association with ESN
   Publications on 29th & 30th July 2022.
4. Presented a paper on “Higher Education and its Critical Role in Entrepreneurial
   Development” a National Seminar on “Entrepreneurship and India: Strategies for
   Transformation and Growth” organized by Department of Commerce & Management,
   Sanatan Dharma College, Ambala Cantt., in collaboration with Directorate of Higher
   Education, Haryana on 25th June 2022.
5. Presented a paper and awarded 2nd position on “Impact of Faculty Training and
   Development on Student Performance: A Study of Higher Education Institutions in
   Nagaland”, a National Level Research Paper Presentation Competition on the Theme
   “Transformation and Challenges Post COVID-19”, organized by the Department of BMS
   and B.Com (A&F) in association with Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Nirmala
   Memorial Foundation College of Commerce and Science on 30th March 2022.
6. Presented a paper on “Faculty Training and Development and Human Resource
   Accounting- A Study of Higher Education Institutions in Nagaland”, a NAAC
   sponsored Two Days National Seminar in collaboration with Morung Express on Quality
   Sustenance and Quality Enhancement Measures in Higher Education organized by C-
   Edge College on 28th and 29
   th January 2022.
7. Presented a paper on “Faculty Training and Development of Higher Education
   Institutions in Nagaland: Barriers Faced”, a NAAC sponsored National Seminar on
   Higher Education In North-East India: Trends, Opportunities and Challenges organized
   by IQAC, Tetso College on 22nd and 23rd January 2021.
8. Presented a paper on “Plagiarism in Research : An Insight”, a National Seminar on
   Research Methodology in Social Science organized by the Research Committee and
   IQAC Cell, Zunheboto Govt. College on 26th July 2019.
9. Presented a paper on “Employment Skills: A Rural Transformation”, an ICSSR-
   NERC sponsored Two-Day National Seminar on “The Role of Skills and Talent Development in National Economy” organized by the Department of Management Studies, ICFAI University Nagaland on 28th February and 1st March 2017.
10. Presented a paper on “Socio Economic Status of Sumi Community of Zunheboto
    District, Nagaland”, a UGC Sponsored National Seminar organized by Patkai Christian
    College in association with Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), NERC,
    Shillong, Meghalaya on 1st and 2nd November 2013.
11. “GST 2.0 and Entrepreneurial Inclusion: Opportunities and Compliance Challenges for Rural and Tribal Start-ups in Northeast India” – presented at the National Seminar “GST 2.0: A Step Towards Viksit Bharat”, 18 June 2026.
12. “Impact of Faculty Training and Development on Quality of Service: A Study of Higher Education Institutions in Nagaland” – International Conference on Sustainable & Innovative Business Practices, Lexicon Management Institute of Leadership and Excellence, 24 September 2022.
13. “Impact of Faculty Training and Development on Faculty Performance: A Study on Student Perception of Higher Education Institutions in Nagaland” – International Conference organised by Saveetha School of Management, SIMATS, Chennai, 29–30 July 2022.
14. “Higher Education and its Critical Role in Entrepreneurial Development” – National Seminar on Entrepreneurship and India: Strategies for Transformation and Growth, Sanatan Dharma College, Ambala Cantt., 25 June 2022.
15. “Impact of Faculty Training and Development on Student Performance: A Study of Higher Education Institutions in Nagaland” – National-Level Research Paper Presentation Competition, 30 March 2022; awarded Second Position.
16. “Faculty Training and Development and Human Resource Accounting: A Study of Higher Education Institutions in Nagaland” – NAAC Sponsored National Seminar on Quality Sustenance and Quality Enhancement Measures in Higher Education, C-Edge College, 28–29 January 2022.
17. “Faculty Training and Development of Higher Education Institutions in Nagaland: Barriers Faced” – NAAC Sponsored National Seminar on Higher Education in North-East India: Trends, Opportunities and Challenges, Tetso College, 22–23 January 2021.
18. “Plagiarism in Research: An Insight” – National Seminar on Research Methodology in Social Science, Zunheboto Government College, 27 August 2019.
19. “Socio-Economic Status of Sumi Community of Zunheboto District, Nagaland” – UGC Sponsored National Seminar organised by Patkai Christian College in association with ICSSR-NERC, 2015.

Featured as Resource Person

• Delivered talk as Resource person on “Concept of Entrepreneurship” on one day 
  workshop on Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship organized by Entrepreneurship 
  Cell, ICFAI University Nagaland in collaboration with Institution’s Innovation Council, 
  ICFAI University Nagaland on 8th November 2019.
• Delivered talk as Resource Person on “Leadership Skills” at Corner Stone Hr. Sec. 
  School as Extension Lecture under University Social Responsibility organized by ICFAI 
  University Nagaland on 6th November 2019.
• Conducted Training on “Bamboo Marketing and Management”, under Skill 
  Development Program on Bamboo Enterprise & Promotion under North Eastern Council 
  (NEC), Ministry of DoNER, Government of India, organized by Nagaland Bamboo 
  Development Agency at Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre, Dimapur, Nagaland, March 
  2017.

Featured Academic Engagements

Resource Person

1. Career Counselling Session – “Transitioning from School to College”, Department of Management in collaboration with Career Counselling and Placement Cell , Tetso College, 30 June 2026.
2. Five-Day Faculty Development Programme on “Research and Innovation: Best Practices for Teaching Faculty”, organised by IQAC in collaboration with the School of Computer Science & Skill Development, Tetso College 13-17 April 2026; served as Resource Person on 15 April 2026.
3. One-Day Leadership Programme on “Foundation of Leadership and Social Responsibility”, organised by the NSS Cell, Pranab College, in collaboration with the State NSS Office under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, 20 March 2026.
4. Career Counselling Session – “Resume Building”, Department of Management in collaboration with the Career Counselling & Placement Cell, Tetso College, 22 January 2026.
5. One-Day Workshop “Synergize: Cultivate Collaborative Leaders,” organised by Tetso College in collaboration with Unity College, 4 October 2025. 
6. Career Counselling Session – “Statement of Purpose (SOP)”, Department of Management in collaboration with Career Counselling and Placement Cell, Tetso College, 16 September, 2025
7. “Concept of Entrepreneurship”, One-Day Workshop on Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, organised by the Entrepreneurship Cell in collaboration with the Institution’s Innovation Council, ICFAI University Nagaland, 8 November 2019.
8. “Leadership Skills”, Extension Lecture under University Social Responsibility, ICFAI University Nagaland, 6 November 2019.
9. “Financial Management”, programme organised by Community Development Foundation for Self-Help Groups, November 2008.

Moderator

1. Panel Discussion Moderator, Two-Day National Seminar “GST 2.0: A Step Towards Viksit Bharat”, organised in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, 19 June 2026.
2. Session Moderator, Two-Day ICSSR-Sponsored National Seminar “Interwoven Voices: Indigenous Languages and Music as Cultural Anchors in Northeast India”, organised by the Departments of Music and Linguistics, Tetso College, 29–30 January 2026
3. Moderator – Panel Discussion, “Exploring the Shift in Academic Interests of Naga Students: Opportunities & Challenges”, Dr. P. S. Lorin Education Conclave 2025: “Enhancing Academic Capabilities for a Changing World”, organised by Tetso College in collaboration with the Department of School Education, Government of Nagaland, 1 November 2025. 
4. Moderator – One-Day Seminar, “Vision to Impact – Exploring AI’s Potential and Understanding Biomedical Images through Artificial Intelligence”, organised by the Department of Computer Science & Skill Development in collaboration with the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), Department of Mass Communication, and Department of Commerce and Management, Tetso College, 15 October 2025.
5. Moderator – DOT Talks Lecture, “Change is the Only Constant”, Tetso College, 4 September 2025. Resource Person: Mr. Edwin Kolen, expert in Cloud Services, Managed Services, Enterprise IT and Educational Solutions.

Trainer

1. Trainer – “Bamboo Marketing and Management”, Skill Development Programme on Bamboo Enterprise & Promotion under the North Eastern Council (NEC), Ministry of DoNER, Government of India, organised by the Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency at Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre, Dimapur, March 2017.

Panelist

1. Panelist – Leading Together 2025: International Conference on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, organised by Tetso College in collaboration with the University of Melbourne, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Guwahati and Stella Maris College, Chennai, 17–18 December 2025.

Orientation Programme

1. 28th UGC-Sponsored Orientation Programme, organised by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, May–June 2014.

Refresher Courses

1. Refresher Course in Commerce and Management, organised by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, 20 September–3 October 2021.
2. Refresher Course in Business Studies, organised by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, at NEHU Tura Campus, 18 November–1 December 2019.

Training/ Faculty Development Programmes/ Workshops

1. Short-Term Online Course (STC) on NEP Orientation & Sensitization, organised by the UGC–Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, University of Calicut, in association with the North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR), Dimapur, 11–20 August 2026 (Online).
2. Five-Day Faculty Development Programme on “Research and Innovation: Best Practices for Teaching Faculty”, organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Tetso College, in collaboration with the School of Computer Science & Skill Development, Tetso College, 13–17 April 2026; participated as Resource Person on 15 April 2026.
3. Certificate Course – “The Ultimate Guide to Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)”, Academy of Modern Applied Psychology, Udemy, 15 September 2022.
4. One-Week International Faculty Development Programme – “Restructuring Management Education towards Innovation: From Enhancement to Transformation”, organised by the Department of Business Administration, V.O. Chidambaram College, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, 26 June–3 July 2022.
5. Two-Day National Online Faculty Development Programme – “Plagiarism in Academic Research & Author Identification”, organised by IQAC and the Department of Library and Information Science, Indian Institute of Commerce and Management, 11–12 April 2022.
6. Three-Day National-Level Workshop – “Innovative Technologies to Improve Quality of Teaching & Learning”, organised by IQAC, G.H. Raisoni Institute of Engineering & Technology, Nagpur, and sponsored by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), 4–6 April 2022.
7. One-Week Faculty Development Programme – “Implementation of NEP 2020 in Higher Education”, organised by RKDF University, Bhopal, and supported by Makhanlal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal, 17–22 February 2022.
8. Five-Day Faculty Development Programme – “Dynamics of Strategy (Entrepreneurship Perspective)”, organised by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and supported by the AICTE Training & Learning (ATAL) Academy, 21–25 September 2020.
9. Five-Day AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Faculty Development Programme – “Leadership & Excellence”, organised by PDPM Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing, Jabalpur, 7–11 September 2020.
10. One-Day Online Workshop – “Recent Advancement in Science and Technology in India”, organised by the Department of Civil Engineering, Vikrant Institute of Technology and Management, Gwalior, in association with Vigyan Prasar, 7 September 2020.
11. One-Week Faculty Development Programme – “Interdisciplinary Research: Need and Relevance in Science and Technology”, organised by RKDF University, Bhopal, 1–5 September 2020.
12. Five-Day Faculty Development Programme – “Online Teaching and Assessment Pedagogy”, organised by Dibrugarh University Institute of Engineering & Technology, Dibrugarh University, in collaboration with Dr. S.S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 24–29 August 2020.
13. One-Week Online Faculty Development Programme – “ICT Enhanced Teaching-Learning and Creating MOOCs”, organised by Shivaji College under the aegis of IQAC, University of Delhi, in collaboration with the Teaching Learning Centre and Research Development & Services Cell, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, 18–25 August 2020.
14. Five-Day Faculty Development Programme – “Impact & Strategies for Higher Education: Comprehensive Research Pedagogy, Methodology & Design”, organised by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, 17–21 August 2020.
15. Seven-Day International Faculty Development Programme – “Creative Thinking and Professional Ethics”, organised collaboratively by institutions in India and Nepal, 5–11 August 2020.
16. Five-Day National Web Workshop – “Digital Skills for Virtual Teaching and Learning: A Step towards Virtual Classroom”, organised by the Faculty of Education, Karim City College, Jamshedpur, 3–7 August 2020.
17. Five-Day National Web Workshop – “Recent Trends in Educational Assessment”, organised by the Faculty of Education, Karim City College, Jamshedpur, 27–31 July 2020.
18. Two-Day Online Faculty Development Programme – “Data Analysis in R using STATCRAFT”, organised by the Faculty of Commerce, Karim City College, Jamshedpur, in association with Predictive Analytics Solutions Private Limited, Bengaluru, 22–23 July 2020.
19. Training of Trainers on Entrepreneur Development, organised by the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati, under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, and Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, 18–23 March 2018.
20. NAAC-Sponsored Two-Day National Seminar/Awareness Programme – “Enhancing Quality in Higher Education: An Awareness Programme on NAAC Assessment and Accreditation Quality Systems for Universities”, organised by IFHE, Hyderabad, 27–28 February 2018.
21. One-Day Workshop – “Basic Research Methods for Social Sciences and Management Researchers”, organised by ICFAI University Nagaland, 13 March 2015.
22. UGC-Sponsored Two-Day National Workshop – “Human Rights Education”, organised by the Department of Political Science, Patkai Christian College, in collaboration with ICFAI University Nagaland, 25–26 April 2014.
23. Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences, sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), NERC, and organised by Dimapur Government College, Dimapur, Nagaland, 2014.
24. Certificate Course in Mandarin (Beginners), Chinese Institute of Language of Arts & China Study Center, in collaboration with ICFAI University Nagaland, 2013.
25. Faculty Development Programme, conducted by ICFAI University Tripura, 2010.

Achievements

1. Awarded an ICSSR Major Research Project (2025–26) as Project Director for the study titled “Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of Integrated Government Scheme-Supported Social Business Models on Women’s Entrepreneurial Empowerment in Rural Nagaland”
2. Secured 2nd Position in the National-Level Research Paper Presentation Competition on the theme “Transformation and Challenges Post COVID-19” for the paper “Impact of Faculty Training and Development on Student Performance: A Study of Higher Education Institutions in Nagaland”, 30 March 2022.
3. Recipient of Certificate of Appreciation from the Vice-Chancellor, ICFAI University Nagaland, 2015.

Area of Interest

Human Resource Management; Training and Development; Marketing and Strategic Management; Entrepreneurship and Women’s Entrepreneurship; Rural Enterprise Development; Leadership and Change Management; Management Education and Higher Education; Research Methodology and Applied Management Research.