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Hemanth Kumar S Professor and Life Coach Marketing & International Business 19 Years of Experience B.Com,M.COM,M.F.M.,MBA(GM.,MM.,EAS.,)., M.PHIL.,PGDFT.PGDMM.,PGDSCM.,NLP.,P.HD Dr. Hemanth Kumar S brings a wealth of experience to his role, with 19 years of teaching expertise and 10 years of corporate training. He holds a certification as a Neuro Linguistic Practitioner from NFNLP, USA, and is a certified French Council trainer specializing in personal growth practices. Dr. Hemanth Kumar S's remarkable achievements include being a contributor to the Guinness Book of World Records for his work on “Longest unit of time measure in Hindu chronology – equated to earthly years” and the Limca Book of World Records for his research on the “Oldest metallic coin”. Recognized for his contributions, Dr. Hemanth Kumar S has been honored with the Rajya Parashar and Rashtrapathi awards in Scouts. He has also made valuable contributions as a panelist in over 40 business and budget-related discussions on popular TV news channels. With a solid background in accreditation processes, Dr. Hemanth Kumar S has hands-on experience in preparing documentation and process maps for prestigious institutions such as ISO certifications, NAAC, AICTE, CRISIL, NBA, AMBA, and AACSB. As an accomplished researcher, Dr. Hemanth Kumar S has published approximately 100 national and international referred journal articles, along with 52 international conference papers and national conference papers. He serves on the editorial boards of several esteemed journals and has authored the book titled “Impact of Subsidy and Promotional Strategies on Farming Patterns,” which is listed on Google Scholar. He has conducted 27 workshops on Research Methodology using SPSS and AMOS, as well as 46 workshops on innovative teaching methods in classroom environments. Furthermore, he has delivered over 36 guest lectures at top institutions across Karnataka.

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From Assembly to Reassembly: Ikea's Circular Design for a Sustainable Future

In a world fraught with environmental concerns, the furniture sector contributes significantly to waste generation and pollution. Knowing this critical issue, IKEA, a global...

Technology's Role in Sustainable Urban Development in Smart Cities

The chapter delves into smart cities, exploring their pivotal role in eco-friendly urban development. Utilizing information and communication technology (ICT), smart cities...