Pankaj Singh Chandel

@dsvv.ac.in

Assistant Professor
Dev Sanksriti Vishwavidyalaya

Pankaj Singh Chandel

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management, Management of Technology and Innovation
23

Scopus Publications

338

Scholar Citations

10

Scholar h-index

11

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • Predictive Analytics for Overtourism Management and Destination Resilience
    G. SudhaAnanthi, T. C. Manjunath, Pankaj Singh Chandel
    AI Driven Strategies for Sustainable Guest Experience in Intelligent Hospitality, 2026
    In the contemporary landscape of smart cities, large-scale events, retail complexes, transportation hubs, and entertainment venues, understanding and predicting visitor flow is critical for optimizing operational efficiency, enhancing safety, improving customer experiences, and supporting strategic decision-making. Data-driven visitor flow forecasting models leverage a combination of historical data, real-time observations, and advanced analytical techniques to predict patterns of human movement, congestion points, and occupancy levels. These models integrate data from multiple sources, including ticketing systems, IoT sensors, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth tracking, GPS-enabled devices, social media activity, and environmental factors, providing comprehensive insights into visitor behavior at both macro and micro levels.Historical data analysis forms the foundation of visitor flow forecasting. By examining past attendance patterns, seasonal variations, weekday versus weekend trends, and special events, predictive models identify recurring trends and baseline behaviors.
  • Implementing AI in Heritage Tourism: Balancing Access and Preservation
    G. SudhaAnanthi, T. C. Manjunath, Pankaj Singh Chandel
    AI Driven Strategies for Sustainable Guest Experience in Intelligent Hospitality, 2026
    Cultural heritage represents the cumulative legacy of human creativity, history, and identity, encompassing tangible artifacts such as monuments, museums, archaeological sites, and historical architecture, as well as intangible elements like traditions, rituals, and folklore. Preserving and promoting heritage while ensuring broad accessibility is a significant challenge in an increasingly globalized and digital world. Physical visits are often constrained by geographic distance, travel costs, physical mobility limitations, and environmental or socio-political factors. (Ayeh et al., 2013). AI-powered virtual tours for remote heritage access offer a transformative approach, combining artificial intelligence, 3D modeling, immersive media, and adaptive learning technologies to enable interactive, personalized, and highly engaging cultural experiences for audiences worldwide. These systems democratize access to heritage, enhance educational outcomes, foster cultural appreciation, and support sustainable tourism while minimizing environmental impact on fragile heritage sites.
  • Global practices and innovations in sustainable homestay tourism
    Global Practices and Innovations in Sustainable Homestay Tourism, 2025
  • Exploring sustainable food and tourist experiences in homestay tourism: A case study
    Albattat Ahmad, Vipul Singhal, Arunesh Parashar, Prachi Agarwal, Pankaj Singh Chandel
    Global Practices and Innovations in Sustainable Homestay Tourism, 2025
    The present chapter explores the implications of sourcing from the locally available produce through different case studies stressing on the learning that increasing sustainability can improve visitor experience. With the current shift in global travel towards more sustainable tourism, the opportunity arises at different corners of the world to base most of their tourism on use of locally-sourced food. Complementing locally obtained ingredients for the traditional cuisines is helpful for the growth of the regional economy and also leads to environmental conservation. As a part of promoting regions cultural and rural agricultural base, homestays are strategic for functioning as a mere middleman between the travellers and the locals as well as the environment. The study will provide the following findings towards understanding the possibilities of locally sourced food in meeting sustainable goals of unauthorized rural tourism destinations: The study will recommend strategic advancement towards better practices of eco-tourism globally.
  • Assessment and evaluation in transnational staff development
    Janet Mary Coates, K. Santhanalakshmi, N. Dinesh, S. Gandhimathi, Pankaj Singh Chandel, Mohit, P. Selvakumar
    Training and Development in Transnational Higher Education, 2025
    In an increasingly interconnected global landscape, transnational staff development has emerged as a crucial strategy for organizations aiming to enhance their competitive edge and adapt to the complexities of the modern workplace. This approach involves the development of employees across national boundaries, often through international assignments, cross-cultural training, and global collaboration initiatives. As businesses expand their operations globally, the need to equip employees with the skills to navigate diverse cultural and operational environments becomes imperative. This introductory exploration seeks to unravel the context and challenges associated with transnational staff development, offering insights into how organizations can effectively manage and leverage their international human resources. The context of transnational staff development is deeply rooted in globalization, which has significantly altered the business environment.
  • Environmental sustainability and employee participation
    R. Sethumadhavan, Sajimon P. P., P. Selvakumar, Seema Gendraj Kadu, Pankaj Singh Chandel, Sandeep Gupta
    Green Leadership Strategies for Increased Employee Engagement and Performance, 2025
    Greening the workplace has become a critical aspect of corporate responsibility and environmental sustainability, reflecting a growing recognition of the need to mitigate the ecological impact of business operations. Central to this endeavor is employee participation, which plays a pivotal role in advancing and embedding sustainability practices within organizational cultures. Engaging employees in environmental initiatives not only fosters a more sustainable work environment but also enhances the effectiveness of green strategies and promotes a sense of collective responsibility. Employee participation in environmental sustainability initiatives encompasses a wide range of activities and contributions, from day-to-day operational changes to involvement in broader strategic planning. One of the most fundamental ways employees can contribute is through adopting sustainable practices in their daily work routines. This includes reducing energy consumption, minimizing waste, and conserving resources.
  • Reconstruction and preservation strategies for cultural heritage
    Manpreet Kaur, P. Selvakumar, N. Dinesh, Mohit, Pankaj Singh Chandel, T. C. Manjunath
    Preserving Cultural Heritage in Post Disaster Urban Renewal, 2025
    Cultural heritage reconstruction and preservation encompass a broad range of practices aimed at safeguarding the historical, architectural, and intangible elements of our shared past. This field recognizes the significance of cultural heritage not only as a testament to human creativity and resilience but also as a vital component of identity for communities and nations. As societies evolve, they face numerous challenges, including urbanization, climate change, conflict, and neglect, which threaten to erase invaluable cultural artifacts and sites. Thus, the importance of reconstructing and preserving these elements becomes paramount. The practice of cultural heritage preservation involves meticulous documentation, restoration, and conservation efforts, often relying on interdisciplinary approaches that blend history, archaeology, architecture, and art conservation. Advances in technology, such as 3D scanning and digital modeling, have revolutionized how we approach heritage preservation.
  • Musealization and tourism practices
    Ansuman Samal, Lalat Indu Misra, Mohit, S. Pougajendy, Pankaj Singh Chandel, T. C. Manjunath, P. Selvakumar
    Preserving Cultural Heritage in Post Disaster Urban Renewal, 2025
    Musealization refers to the process by which objects, artifacts, and cultural practices are transformed into museum-worthy exhibits, thereby gaining new significance within a broader social and cultural context. This concept is rooted in the recognition that the representation of history and culture in museums goes beyond mere display; it involves a complex interplay of selection, interpretation, and meaning-making. The evolution of musealization is intertwined with the development of museums themselves, which have evolved from private collections and cabinets of curiosities in the Renaissance to dynamic institutions that aim to educate, engage, and reflect contemporary societal values.Historically, musealization began in the 17th and 18th centuries with the establishment of early museums that collected natural history specimens and artistic works. As the concept of the museum evolved, especially during the 19th century, the democratization of access became a driving force.
  • AI and environmental ethics: The role of AI in addressing climate change ethical considerations in AI-driven environmental solutions
    A. Soundariya, Niyati Kumari Behera, P. Selvakumar, Pankaj Singh Chandel, Sandeep Gupta, T. C. Manjunath
    Human Values Ethics and Dignity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, 2025
    The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and environmental ethics represents a critical and increasingly relevant area of inquiry as technology advances and environmental concerns escalate. AI, with its transformative potential, offers substantial benefits for environmental management, including enhanced data analysis, predictive modeling, and optimization of resource use. For example, AI-driven tools can enhance climate modeling, predict natural disasters, and optimize energy consumption. In agriculture, AI can be used to monitor crop health, manage water usage, and reduce waste through precision farming techniques. Additionally, AI applications in environmental monitoring can detect pollution levels, track wildlife populations, and support conservation efforts. These capabilities offer the promise of more effective and data-driven approaches to addressing environmental challenges and achieving sustainability goals. The benefits of AI in environmental management may not be evenly distributed across different regions and communities.
  • Leading and managing in the public sector: Navigating challenges and opportunities
    P. Selvakumar, Pushpalata S. Patil, Pankaj Singh Chandel, Naresh Babu Karunakaran, Parihar Suresh Dahake, T. C. Manjunath
    Public Governance Practices in the Age of AI, 2025
    Public sector leadership is a complex and multifaceted domain, crucial for the effective functioning of government and public institutions. Leaders in this sector are tasked with navigating a labyrinth of challenges and opportunities that require a blend of strategic vision, managerial skills, and a profound commitment to public service. Unlike their counterparts in the private sector, public sector leaders operate in a context defined by political dynamics, public accountability, and a mandate to serve diverse constituencies with varying needs and expectations. One of the foremost challenges in public sector leadership is the inherent political environment. Public leaders must operate within a framework of political influence, where policies and decisions are often subject to the ebb and flow of political cycles. This environment can complicate decision-making processes, as leaders must balance political pressures with the need to implement effective and equitable policies. The need to maintain political neutrality while advocating necessary changes presents a significant challenge
  • Empowering social media users with ethical AI
    E. Pradeep, Samrat Kumar Mukherjee, P. Selvakumar, Aruna Kumari Koppaka, Pankaj Singh Chandel, Chirayu Vats
    Ethical AI Solutions for Addressing Social Media Influence and Hate Speech, 2025
  • The role of chatbots in educational leadership
    M. Sameer Babu, Naresh Babu Karunakaran, P. Selvakumar, R. Sethumadhavan, Pankaj Singh Chandel
    Chatbots in Educational Leadership and Management, 2025
  • Mentoring and Coaching in Staff Development
    Innovative Approaches to Staff Development in Transnational Higher Education, 2025
  • Sustainable Development in Higher Education Through Digital Leadership
    Muskaan Thakur, Sourabh Singh Roy, Anil Singh, Pamarthi Satyanarayana, Pankaj Singh Chandel, P. Selvakumar, T. C. Manjunath
    Digital Leadership for Sustainable Higher Education, 2025
  • Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
    V. C. Praven Priyaa, N. Kiruthika, A. Nivetha, P. P. Sajimon, Pankaj Singh Chandel, Ravi Kishor Agrawal, P. Selvakumar
    Strategic Insights and Case Studies on Navigating an Entrepreneurial Landscape, 2025
  • Social media influence on market sentiment
    P. Selvakumar, Raj Kumar Mishra, Ankur Budhiraja, Parihar Suresh Dahake, Pankaj Singh Chandel, Chirayu Vats
    Unveiling Investor Biases that Shape Market Dynamics, 2024
  • Social Internet of Things (SIoT)
    P. Selvakumar, S. Geetha, N. Kaya, Pankaj Singh Chandel, Prateek Srivastava
    Analyzing Privacy and Security Difficulties in Social Media New Challenges and Solutions, 2024
  • Current waste management practices in rural tourism
    P. Selvakumar, K. Chaithanya, R. Sethumadhavan, Pankaj Singh Chandel, Umakant Indolia
    Solid Waste Management and Disposal Practices in Rural Tourism, 2024
  • Technological innovations in sustainable waste-to-energy for economic revolution
    P. Selvakumar, Sunita Pachar, Harita Ponnapalli, Pankaj Singh Chandel, Sagar Kashinath Khokale
    Application of Waste to Energy Innovations in Tourism, 2024
  • Opportunities for Green Entrepreneurship
    Arvinder Kour Mehta, Garima Wadhwa, Rakhi Shukla, Pankaj Singh Chandel, P. Selvakumar
    Examining Green Human Resources Management and Nascent Entrepreneurship, 2024
  • Human-Robot Collaboration in the Workplace: Assessing the Impact on Employee Well-Being and Productivity
    Mano Ashish Tripathi, Pravin D Sawant, Harleen Kaur, Mohammad Salameh Almahairah, Pankaj Singh Chandel, A. Balakumar
    2024 IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Techniques in Control Optimization and Signal Processing Incos 2024 Proceedings, 2024
  • Importance of Employee Motivation and Satisfaction in the Workplace based on BiLSTM and ANN Approach
    Nila A Chotai, Anil Tiwari, Swati Aggarwal, Pankaj Singh Chandel, Amit Dimari, Geetha Manoharan
    2nd International Conference on Automation Computing and Renewable Systems Icacrs 2023 Proceedings, 2023
  • Application of BiLSTM-CRF Approach and its Application for Better Decisions in Human Resource Management Processes
    Umanesan R, M Shunmugasundaram, Pushpa Rani, K. Balasubramanian, K. Rakesh, Pankaj Singh Chandel
    International Conference on Sustainable Communication Networks and Application Icscna 2023 Proceedings, 2023

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Digital Media and Ethical Storytelling in Spiritual Travel: Navigating Authenticity
    R Kumara
    A Guidebook to Ethical Spiritual Travel: Innovation and Global Insights, 1 , 2026
    2026
  • A Guidebook to Ethical Spiritual Travel: Innovation and Global Insights
    A Albattat
    Emerald Group Publishing , 2026
    2026
  • Digital Media and Ethical Storytelling in Spiritual Travel: Navigating Authenticity in a Globalised World
    R Kumar, R Jaiswal, PS Chandel, A Parashar, P Agarwal
    2026
  • Spiritual Tourism and Landscape: Indigenous Technique and Holistic Insights
    A Albattat
    Emerald Group Publishing , 2026
    2026
  • Travel and Wellness: A Renaissance of Nature-based Health Tourism
    A Parashar, P Agarwal, A Albattat, PS Chandel
    Emerald Publishing Limited , 2026
    2026
  • Gender, Social Justice and Sustainable Futures: A Literary Examination of the God of Small Things
    GA Rahmani, PS Chandel, K Kashyap, A Shrivastava, R Sharma
    Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies 9 (2), 320-325 , 2026
    2026
  • Regenerative Hospitality through Biophilic Design: Enhancing Guest Well-Being in Urban Hotels
    PS Chandel, R Sharma, GA Rahmani, A Shrivastava, K Kashyap
    Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology 25 (1), 146-161 , 2026
    2026
  • Feeding Your Microbes: Why What You Eat Matters
    R Sharma, PS Chandel
    Microbial Approaches to Personalized Nutrition, 123-168 , 2026
    2026
  • Predictive Analytics for Overtourism Management and Destination Resilience
    G SudhaAnanthi, TC Manjunath, PS Chandel
    AI-Driven Strategies for Sustainable Guest Experience in Intelligent … , 2026
    2026
  • Implementing AI in Heritage Tourism: Balancing Access and Preservation
    G SudhaAnanthi, TC Manjunath, PS Chandel
    AI-Driven Strategies for Sustainable Guest Experience in Intelligent … , 2026
    2026
  • Blueberries and Brainpower: Exploring the Role of Anthocyanins in Cognitive Health
    R Sharma, K Kashyap, A Shrivastava, PS Chandel
    The Role of Polyphenols and Bioactive Compounds for Combating … , 2026
    2026
  • Comparative Effects of Physical Activity and Relaxation Music on Post-Exercise Blood Pressure Responses in Young Adults
    K Kashyap, PS Chandel
    Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences 23 (11), 166-176 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Dragon fly algorithm based feature selection for airline customer satisfaction
    DP Singh, R Sivaraman, P Verma, A Khare, K Suresh, PS Chandel
    Hybrid and Advanced Technologies, 310-314 , 2025
    2025
  • Technological Innovations in Sustainable Waste-to-Energy for Economic Revolution
    P Selvakumar, S Pachar, H Ponnapalli, PS Chandel, SK Khokale
    Application of Waste-to-Energy Innovations in Tourism, 327-354 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Sustainable Development in Higher Education Through Digital Leadership
    M Thakur, SS Roy, A Singh, P Satyanarayana, PS Chandel, ...
    Digital Leadership for Sustainable Higher Education, 315-344 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Exploring sustainable food and tourist experiences in homestay tourism: A case study
    A Ahmad, V Singhal, A Parashar, P Agarwal, PS Chandel
    Global practices and innovations in sustainable homestay tourism, 25-40 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Assessment and evaluation in transnational staff development
    JM Coates, K Santhanalakshmi, N Dinesh, S Gandhimathi, PS Chandel, ...
    Training and development in transnational higher education, 387-406 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 36
  • Environmental sustainability and employee participation
    R Sethumadhavan, PP Sajimon, P Selvakumar, SG Kadu, PS Chandel, ...
    Green Leadership Strategies for Increased Employee Engagement and … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs
    VCP Priyaa, N Kiruthika, A Nivetha, PP Sajimon, PS Chandel, ...
    Strategic Insights and Case Studies on Navigating an Entrepreneurial … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 32
  • Musealization and Tourism Practices
    A Samal, LI Misra, S Pougajendy, PS Chandel, TC Manjunath, ...
    Preserving cultural heritage in post-disaster urban renewal, 115-142 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 40

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • AI and environmental ethics: The role of AI in addressing climate change ethical considerations in AI-driven environmental solutions
    A Soundariya, NK Behera, P Selvakumar, PS Chandel, S Gupta, ...
    Human values, ethics, and dignity in the age of artificial intelligence, 321-346 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 42
  • Musealization and Tourism Practices
    A Samal, LI Misra, S Pougajendy, PS Chandel, TC Manjunath, ...
    Preserving cultural heritage in post-disaster urban renewal, 115-142 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 40
  • Assessment and evaluation in transnational staff development
    JM Coates, K Santhanalakshmi, N Dinesh, S Gandhimathi, PS Chandel, ...
    Training and development in transnational higher education, 387-406 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 36
  • Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs
    VCP Priyaa, N Kiruthika, A Nivetha, PP Sajimon, PS Chandel, ...
    Strategic Insights and Case Studies on Navigating an Entrepreneurial … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 32
  • Mentoring and coaching in staff development
    M Toni, AK Mehta, PS Chandel, K MK, P Selvakumar
    Innovative approaches to staff development in transnational higher education … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 28
  • Reconstruction and preservation strategies for cultural heritage
    M Kaur, P Selvakumar, N Dinesh, PS Chandel, TC Manjunath
    Preserving cultural heritage in post-disaster urban renewal, 385-412 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 26
  • Application of BiLSTM-CRF Approach and its Application for Better Decisions in Human Resource Management Processes
    R Umanesan, M Shunmugasundaram, P Rani, K Balasubramanian, ...
    2023 International Conference on Sustainable Communication Networks and … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 17
  • Empowering social media users with ethical AI
    E Pradeep, SK Mukherjee, P Selvakumar, AK Koppaka, PS Chandel, ...
    Ethical AI solutions for addressing social media influence and hate speech … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 15
  • Importance of Employee Motivation and Satisfaction in the Workplace based on BiLSTM and ANN Approach
    NA Chotai, A Tiwari, S Aggarwal, PS Chandel, A Dimari, G Manoharan
    2023 2nd International Conference on Automation, Computing and Renewable … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 15
  • Human-robot collaboration in the workplace: Assessing the impact on employee well-being and productivity
    MA Tripathi, PD Sawant, H Kaur, MS Almahairah, PS Chandel, ...
    2024 Third International Conference on Intelligent Techniques in Control … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 11
  • The role of chatbots in educational leadership
    MS Babu, NB Karunakaran, P Selvakumar, R Sethumadhavan, ...
    Chatbots in educational leadership and management, 321-346 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 10
  • Social media influence on market sentiment
    P Selvakumar, RK Mishra, A Budhiraja, PS Dahake, PS Chandel, C Vats
    Unveiling investor biases that shape market dynamics, 225-250 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 8
  • Opportunities for Green Entrepreneurship
    AK Mehta, G Wadhwa, R Shukla, PS Chandel, P Selvakumar
    Examining Green Human Resources Management and Nascent Entrepreneurship, 223-248 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 8
  • Current waste management practices in rural tourism
    P Selvakumar, K Chaithanya, R Sethumadhavan, PS Chandel, U Indolia
    Solid Waste Management and Disposal Practices in Rural Tourism, 1-26 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 8
  • Environmental sustainability and employee participation
    R Sethumadhavan, PP Sajimon, P Selvakumar, SG Kadu, PS Chandel, ...
    Green Leadership Strategies for Increased Employee Engagement and … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • Application of BiLSTM-CRF Approach and its Application for Better Decisions in Human Resource Management Processes
    U Ramakrishnan, M Shunmugasundaram, P Rani, K Balasubramanian, ...
    2023
    Citations: 6
  • Essentials of Human Bioelectricity in Developing Wellness in Life
    P Chandel, U Indolia
    Copyright IJSC, 21-30 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 5
  • Leading and managing in the public sector: Navigating challenges and opportunities
    P Selvakumar, PS Patil, PS Chandel, NB Karunakaran, PS Dahake, ...
    Public governance practices in the age of AI, 233-252 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Social Internet of Things (SIoT)
    P Selvakumar, S Geetha, N Kaya, PS Chandel, P Srivastava
    Analyzing Privacy and Security Difficulties in Social Media: New Challenges … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • A critical assessment of Uttarakhand’s all-weather road project on tourism, environment, and local livelihoods
    PS Chandel, P Agarwal, A Parashar, U Indolia
    Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research 11, 12 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4