Dr. Priya Singh is a committed academician and emerging thought leader in the domain of aviation and management, bringing together over 11 years of enriched experience across higher education and the aviation industry. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the School of Business, Galgotias University, she integrates operational depth with academic innovation shaping student journeys through real-world relevance and transformative learning practices.
Prior to transitioning into academia, Dr. Singh honed her professional acumen through key operational roles with Air India and Air India SATS, where she was actively engaged in terminal allocation, passenger handling, ramp coordination, and ground operations. Her nuanced understanding of airside logistics, resource deployment, and passenger flow management continues to inform her pedagogy offering students an immersive view into the operational backbone of the aviation sector.
Dr. Singh’s academic journey also includes a formative tenure at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, where she played a vital role in advancing aviation curricula and supporting academic excellence initiatives. Her research interests lie at the intersection of Airline Marketing and Brand Positioning, Human Factors, Fatigue Management in Ground Operations, Gender Diversity, governance in sustainable destination development. She has published across reputed platforms, including Scopus, ABDC, and ScienceDirect journal.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Management
- M.A | B.A
- Certification in German language
- Certifications in Outcome-Based Education and FDPs
Key Publications & Books:
- Emotional intelligence in leadership: A cross-cultural analysis of employee engagement and retention. Journal of Informatics Education and Research
- Addressing the challenges faced by women in Indian airline industry. International Journal of Business Excellence
- Does workplace issues influence women career progression? A case of Indian airline industry. Research in Transportation Business & Management
- Study on workplace issues affecting career progression on working women-A case of Indian Airlines Industry. International journal of public sector performance management.
Core Areas of Expertise:
- Aviation Operations and Strategic Ground Handling
- Airport Safety, Risk Management, and Regulatory Compliance
- Human factors and fatigue management in aviation
- Tourism Development, Gender Inclusivity, and Destination Strategy
Achievements:
- Patent: System And Method for Utilizing Consumer Behaviour Analysis to Improve Business Operations.
- Active mentor for experiential learning initiatives and aviation skill labs
- Engaged in research on aviation workforce management and passenger service systems