Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Economics, University of South Florida, Florida, United States
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Ph.D. Postdoctoral Fellow Economics
Innovation Management Economics Behavioural Economics Sustainable Development Business Entrepreneurship
About Samrat
Dr. Samrat Ray is an accomplished global academic leader and researcher with over 18 years of experience in higher education, research, and institutional leadership. He has held senior academic and administrative roles across India, Russia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. His expertise spans strategic academic leadership, accreditation and governance, international collaborations, entrepreneurship, behavioral economics, sustainability, and digital transformation. Dr. Ray has led institutions through successful international accreditations including AACSB, EFMD, and AMBA, significantly enhancing global rankings and reputation. He has facilitated more than 15 international academic partnerships, enabling faculty exchange, student mobility, and collaborative research initiatives. With an H-index of 38 and over 3,000 citations, he has contributed more than 150 high-impact publications indexed in Scopus, SSCI, and Web of Science journals. Renowned as a mentor, Dr. Ray has guided doctoral scholars, academic leaders, and executives in research excellence, leadership development, and institutional governance. His work integrates ESG principles, sustainability, and data-driven decision-making to advance resilient and globally competitive academic institutions.
Services Offered
Business Strategy Consulting
High-level strategic guidance to improve competitiveness, market positioning, business models, and long-term growth.
Digital Strategy Consulting
Guidance on digital transformation, platform selection, tech adoption, and aligning digital tools with business objectives.
Operations Consulting
Improvement of day-to-day business functions through workflow analysis, resource optimization, and performance enhancement.
Scientific and Technical Research
Deep-dive investigation into scientific or technical topics, often involving data analysis, experiment design, and evidence synthesis.
Market Research
Study of market trends, customer preferences, competitive landscape, and demand to inform business strategy and product development.
Expertise
Innovation Management
Economics
Behavioural Economics
Sustainable Development
Business
Entrepreneurship
Professional Summary
Dr. Samrat Ray has built a distinguished career across academic leadership, research, and strategic consulting roles. He has served as Dean, Head of Research and International Relations, Director, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Visiting Professor, and Senior Researcher at globally reputed institutions. His experience includes leading large-scale research initiatives, managing international collaborations, mentoring scholars, overseeing accreditation processes, and integrating sustainability and digital transformation into academic systems.
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of South Florida
2025 - Present
Conducting advanced research and contributing to global academic initiatives and international research collaborations.
Ph.D. Guide & Dean, School of Management
ALARD University, Pune
2025 - 2026
Doctoral supervision, academic leadership, curriculum oversight, and research mentoring at the school level.
Honorary Visiting Professor
Franklin International Business School
2025 - Present
Supporting academic quality, accreditation processes, and research initiatives in management sciences.
Senior Researcher / Russian Government Scholar & Senior Lecturer
Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
2018 - Present
Research leadership, teaching, doctoral supervision, and international academic collaboration.
Dean and Head – Research & International Relations
International Institute of Management Studies (IIMS), Pune
2024 - 2025
Led research excellence initiatives, international partnerships, policy development, and faculty leadership programs.
Education Summary
Dr. Samrat Ray holds a PhD in Economics and has advanced training in data science and communication studies. His education reflects strong interdisciplinary grounding in economics, analytics, media, and international education.
Education History
Ph.D. in Economics
Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
2019 - 2022
Publications Summary
Dr. Samrat Ray has an extensive and high-impact publication record, reflecting sustained scholarly contribution across economics, management, entrepreneurship, sustainability, digital transformation, and innovation studies. He has authored and co-authored over 400 publications, with his research widely disseminated through internationally recognized journals and academic platforms. His work has garnered more than 4,900 citations, demonstrating significant academic influence and global relevance. Dr. Ray’s publications focus on entrepreneurship ecosystems, behavioral economics, sustainable development, smart cities, digital transformation, marketing strategy, and institutional governance. His research outputs are indexed in leading databases such as Scopus, SSCI, Web of Science, and are published with reputed international publishers, including Wiley. His scholarly work is frequently accessed and cited by researchers worldwide, underscoring its practical and theoretical significance. Through collaborative and cross-disciplinary research, Dr. Ray continues to contribute to advancing knowledge that informs policy, institutional strategy, and academic practice at a global level.
Published Works
Cybersquatting and Its Effectual Position in India
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Certifications Summary
Samrat Ray is a data science and business analytics professional with advanced training from the University of Texas at Austin in Data Science and Business Analytics, specializing in Artificial Intelligence for Business applications. His certifications span data engineering, advanced Python programming, generative AI, FinTech innovation, and multimodal AI technologies including Google’s Project Gemini. In addition to his technical expertise, he has completed executive learning programs in sustainability leadership, emotional intelligence, design thinking, negotiation strategy, and responsible AI practices. His participation in the QS India Summit 2024 further reflects active engagement with global academic and industry platforms. With a strong blend of analytics, AI-driven innovation, and strategic leadership development, Samrat Ray represents a forward-looking professional aligned with digital transformation and next-generation business intelligence domains.
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Career Accelerator
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$150/month
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