Faculty
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Our faculty members provide a stimulating and rewarding educational environment where their expertise and inspiration nurture the students and prepare them to be future leaders in the hospitality industry. At AIHMAS, we have struck the perfect balance between academic teaching and industry experience by integrating theory with practice. This has helped us create an ideal environment for teachers to transmit their knowledge and foster innovation, creativity, and research.
Faculty List

Dr. Suresh Kumar Yadav
Principal

Dr. Suresh Kumar Yadav
Principal
Dr. Suresh Kumar Yadav is currently the Principal of the Ananta Institute of Hotel Management and Allied Studies (AIHMAS). He joined AIHMAS as a professor and an MBA/MHM Coordinator in 2016 and has been the Admin Head from July 2018 to Aug 2020. Dr. Yadav is a Certified Instructor of the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) for Managing Front Office Operations. He is a Ph.D. holder in Economics and Finance from the University of Rajasthan. He has qualified NET (National Eligibility Test) in both - Commerce & Management and is also a JRF (Junior research fellow) and SRF (Senior research fellow) in Management under UGC (Union Grant Commission).
He holds an NSE’s (National Stock Exchange of India) certificate in Financial Markets (NCFM) and an NCMP (NSE’s Market Professional) Level 1 and AMFI (Association of Mutual Funds India).
Dr. Yadav has a dual Master’s degree, Diploma in Computer Networking, and also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management with a specialization in Finance & Marketing. He comes with an experience of over 10 years in the field of education & research with eight research papers published in National and International Journals.

Ms. Deeba Khan
Head Administration

Ms. Deeba Khan
Head Administration
Ms. Deeba Khan is currently the Administrative Head of the Ananta Institute of Hotel Management and Allied Studies (AIHMAS). She is an established hospitality professional with 14 years of rich experience in the hospitality world. Experiencing all three hotel segments i.e., the luxury palace (Leela Palace Kempinski & Nadesar Palace, Varanasi), Upper upscale (Taj Exotica, Goa) & upscale (The Gateway Hotels, Varanasi & Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Jaipur), her key area of calibre includes Accommodation Operations. Ms Deeba holds a four-year Hotel Management bachelor’s degree (BHMCT).

Mr. Rahul Mathur
HOD, Front Office

Mr. Rahul Mathur
HOD, Front Office
With Diploma in Hotel Management from IHM, Meerut he has worked with the Taj group and many reputed brands across India as an operations manager. Mr Mathur has a work experience of more than 20 years in hospitality and over 10 years in teaching.
Pass out from Batch 96 from IHM Meerut with a three-year Diploma in Hotel Management.
AHMA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR For Housekeeping (accommodation management) in the year 2001
CERTIFIED MASTER TRAINER in Hospitality and Tourism
Conducted two TOT (Train the Trainer) programs for Govt. Teachers and industrialists in the field of Hospitality and Food Processing..

Mr. Anil Pathak
Academic Facilitator

Mr. Anil Pathak
Academic Facilitator
Mr. Anil Pathak is an academic facilitator at AIHMAS . He is advancing WSET 1 and done MBA in Marketing and graduation in Hotel Mangement. He has been working in the industry for past 10 years in training , education, F&b operations management and team management. He started his career with luxury hotels like Oberoi Raj Vilas, Sujan Raj Mahal palace etc. he divulge a very positive vibe , impartial and his passion for Bar operations is irresistible.

Ms. Nikita Rathore
Head - Academics

Ms. Nikita Rathore
Head - Academics
She is a management professional by qualification holding a Post Graduate Diploma in Management with Dual Specialization in Marketing and Finance with Bachelors in Biology. She has a rich experience of over 10 years working in the service industry with groups like Axis Bank, VMOU, Cambay, JIMS, Taxila. She is a certified instructor of American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) for Hospitality Sales and Marketing, Supervision in the Hospitality Industry, Leadership and Management in the Hospitality Industry.

Ms. Neha Verma
Lecturer, Front Office

Ms. Neha Verma
Lecturer, Front Office
Ms. Neha Verma is currently working as a front-office faculty in the Ananta Institute of Hotel Management and Allied Studies (AIHMAS). She joined AIHMAS as a faculty in 2020. She has 13 years of experience in the hotel industry. She worked with Taj, Sheraton, and Radisson Blu along with having 3 years of experience at one of the five-star, SATS properties in the Maldives. She established the front office department and set the standards for 2 hotels and served there as head of the department. She holds Galileo CRS & Advanced Course certificate. She has done diploma in Aviation, Hospitality & Travel Management. She has a Level 5 BTEC Higher National Certificate and has also done post-graduation in Sociology from the University Of Rajasthan.

Chef Vijendra Sain
Lecturer, Food Production

Chef Vijendra Sain
Lecturer, Food Production
Chef Vijendra is presently working with AIHMAS for the last 5 years and has over 11 years of experience. Served as a pan-Asian speciality chef at Taj New Delhi and Mumbai and worked as a continental chef for an international cruise line (Royal Caribbean International). Chef Vijendra has also worked on Jamie's Italian by Jamie Oliver. Chef Vijendra holds a three-year bachelor's degree (BAIHA). The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) has certified Chef Vijendra's Food Production Principles, Managing Service in Food & Beverage Operations, International Hotel Management, Hospitality Sales & Marketing, Convention Management & Service, and Security & Loss Prevention.

Mr. Aviral Mathur
Lecturer, IT Skills

Mr. Aviral Mathur
Lecturer, IT Skills
Mr. Aviral Sunil Mathur has done B.Sc in hospitality & Catering Science from UEI Global affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. He has experience of more than 4 years of teaching in Bhartiya Skill Development University as faculty in front office department. He is presently teaching Food Science & Nutrition and IT Skills.

Mr. Mohit Matri
Marketing Executive

Mr. Mohit Matri
Marketing Executive
Mr. Mohit Mantri holds over 3 years of experience in the education Industry. He is a professional in offering Academic counselling and career guidance. He has completed a Master's in Hospitality
Management with a specialization in sales & marketing. He is also an MHM coordinator. He has working experience with the Taj Group of Hotels.

Mr. Tara Sharma
Marketing Executive

Mr. Tara Sharma
Marketing Executive
Mr. Tara Sharma is an AIHMAS alumnus from batch 2015 who holds a BHMCT degree and is currently serving as a Marketing executive at Ananta Institute of Hotel Management and Allied Studies, he has gained a wealth of expertise throughout his career. With four years of experience in the education industry, developed extensive knowledge on providing meaningful academic counselling to students pursuing higher education.

Mr. Pranay Shrivastava
Marketing Head

Mr. Pranay Shrivastava
Marketing Head
Mr. Pranay Srivastava holds over 14 years of enriched experience in the education Industry and he has been a path breaking professional in offering academic Counselling. He has completed MBA in marketing, Masters in Human Resource management (MHRM) and M.Com from the University of Rajasthan.
He possesses excellent organizational skills and can connect with students easily. He enjoys the challenge of counselling students academically and also helps them to thrive socially.

Ms. Namrata Mathur
French language Instructor

Ms. Namrata Mathur
French language Instructor
Ms. Namrata Mathur is a post graduate French lecturer, having more than 7 years of teaching experience. Currently working as a French lecturer at Ananta institute of Hotel Management and Allied Studies. She always puts sincere efforts towards development & grooming of students with professional skills. In addition she has also been a part of "Teachers Training"(séjour linguistique) held in Paris France in the year 2019.

Ms. Sana Khan
Front Desk Executive

Ms. Sana Khan
Front Desk Executive
Currently working as a Front Desk Executive at Ananta Institute of Hotel Management and Allied Studies, Sana Khan has over 4.5 years of experience. She holds a bachelor's degree, has excellent communication skills, and has completed internships in marketing and sales and a training program in Human Resources.

Ms. Vishakha Dua Setia
IELTS and Spoken English Trainer

Ms. Vishakha Dua Setia
IELTS and Spoken English Trainer
Ms. Vishakha Dua Setia Has done Masters in English and Computers from Panjab University, Chandigarh. She has received University rank in English honours. Being in the teaching profession from few years helped in creating a supporting and inclusive learning environment. Mastered in both english and computers sets her apart in cumulating both trends in her field..

Chef Yaswant
HOD, Food Production

Chef Yaswant
HOD, Food Production
Mr. Yaswant has grown along in these years of association as an extraordinary and multi-faceted professional who is an expert in academic, and culinary fields. With an experience of 30 years with organizations like taj jai mahal palace, holiday Inn Bahrain ,Italian restaurant & Patisserie Abu Dhabi UAE, Goa Marriot,, Carnival Cruise Line USA. and worked with various Academic ventures such as IHM and other universities.
Apart from his culinary expertise, he is also a qualified academician with experience as a professor, mentor, and head of departments in various academic institutions. he has a passion for teaching and has mentored several students who have gone on to become successful professionals in the hospitality industry.

Mr. Vishnu Pratap
Accounts Executive

Mr. Vishnu Pratap
Accounts Executive
Mr. Vishnu is currently working as an accountant in Ananta Institute of Hotel Management and Allied studies (AIHMAS). He has 4 years of experience in Accounts. He has done Masters in Commerce. Done Diploma in Finance Accounting. He has done his training in CA office.

Mr. Dinesh Agarwal
Librarian

Mr. Dinesh Agarwal
Librarian
Mr. Dinesh Kumar Agarwal has been associated with Ananta Institute of Hotel Management and Allied Studies since 2016 as a Librarian. With over 7 years of experience his expertise includes issuing resources, cataloguing books.