Department of Commerce

Dr. Rafiya Banu Syed

Designation:Assistant Professor
Nature of Employment:Regular
Qualification:M.Com., M.B.A., Ph.D., M.Sc Yoga
Phone:+91 44 2275 1347,48,50 (Office)
Email ID:rafiya@crescent.education

Teaching

Education

DegreeDisciplineYear of PassingInstitution
B.ComCommerce2008Thiruvalluvar University
M.ComCommerce2012Annamalai University
M.B.ACommerce2010Pondicherry University
Ph.DCommerce2021Vels University
M.ScYoga2023TNPESU Chennai

Teaching & Industrial Experience

Institution/ IndustryPeriod of work
BS Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai – 48.2021 May – Till Date (4+)
Vels University (VISTAS), Chennai, India.2019 July – 2021 April (1yr-9 months)
Tata Consultancy Services, Chennai, India.2013 April – 2019 July (6yrs- 3 months)
Muthoot Fincorp, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu.2012 January – 2013 January (1 Yr.)

Research

Research Summary in Counts

Journal Publications37
Patents5
Book Publications4
Chapter Publications (International)5
Invited Talks and Research Workshops conducted12
Papers presented2
Conference Proceedings7

Publications

Scopus IDhttps://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=59406977600
Google Scholarhttps://scholar.google.com/citations?user=HE-it80AAAAJ&hl=en
Orcidhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4143-1742
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Research Supervisor Details

Ongoing

  • Maria Fastina, research topic on “Work Life balance” at the Department of Commerce, BSACIST.
  • Meena, research topic on “Green Human Resource Management” at the Department of Commerce, BSACIST.
  • Abdur Rahman Fowzi, research topic on “Psychological Safety & High Stress Work Environment” at the Department of Commerce, BSACIST.

Paper presentations in National/International Conferences:

  • Presented a paper on the title “Automation of Forecasting Transaction Expense of Payments Company using Machine Learning” in the 3rd International Conference on Innovative Research in Economics, Management, Information Technology and Legal Studies (ICIR-EMIL III-2023)-Dubai.
  • Presented a paper on the title “Advancing HRM with AI-Powered Recruitment Performance Management and Employee Engagement using One Class SVMs” in the 3rd International Conference on “Integrated Circuits and Communication Systems” (ICICACS – 2025).
  • Presented a paper on the title “Human Resources Development Practices in Selected Indian Banks with Special Reference to Chennai City” in a National Conference on Entrepreneurship in the Digital Era, organized by Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Maduravoyal, Chennai, on 29.03.2019
  • Presented a paper on the title “Effect of Human Capital Management on Employee Performance in Banking Sector” in an International Conference on Innovative Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship & Management (IBSEM’19), organized by SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai, on 21.03.2019

Patents

  • The Effects and Importance of Performance Appraisal and Reward System in Improving Productivity in Organizations. Application No: 202241006775; DOF: 08/02/2022
  • Big Data-Based Framework for Predication of Employee Attrition by Using Deep Data People Analysis. (Filed on August 2023)
  • Nanofiber-Based Air Filtration System for Improved Indoor Air Quality (2024)
  • Agricultural Product Demand; Application No: 202421036189 (2024)
  • AI- Based Personalized Marketing Recommendation Engine for E-Commerce Platform; Application No: 202541068914 (2025)

Faculty Induction and Refresher Programmes Attended

  • Participated in “AI Tools in Teaching: ChatGPT, Perplexity and EduAI” organized by the Department of Master of Business Administration, KG Reddy College of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad on 13.08.2025.
  • Participated in “Generative AI for Teaching” organized by Sri Devaraj URS Institute of Management, Karnataka, in collaboration with Pencilbitz on 29.07.2025.
  • Participated in “Author workshop on Scientific Writing and Publishing” organized by Central Library, B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur, Chennai on 10.07.2025.
  • Participated in “SEM Using Smart PLS” organized by MEASI Institute of Management, Chennai on 05.03.2025
  • Participated in “2days Breath – Flow Mastery Workshop” organized by Badarinath Gella, Founder of Conscious Breathing Hub, from 19.02.2025 to 20.02.2025
  • Participated in “Scholarly Communication and Citation Metrics” organized by B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur, Chennai, on 13.02.2025
  • Participated in “6 Days International Level FDP on ‘PH.D. proposal crafting and thesis structuring” organized by the Government. Vivekanand P.G. College (PM Excellence), Maihar, M.P., India, with the Scientific and Humanities Research Society, Jaipur, from 03.02.2025 to 08.02.2025
  • Participated in “Best Practice of Scholarly Publishing” organized by B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur, Chennai on 12.06.2024.
  • Participated in “4-Week Faculty Induction/Orientation Programme for Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education” organized by Ramanujan College of the University of Delhi (Online) from 23.04.2024 to 22.05.2024
  • Participated in “Strategies for Publishing in High Impact Factor Journals” organized by B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur, Chennai, on 17.04.2024
  • Participated in “7 Days National Level FDP on Python” organized by Star International Foundation for Research and Education from 19.03.2024 to 25.03.2024
  • Participated in “How to Write and Publish a Research Article in Scopus-Indexed Journal” organized by INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC), DhanrajBaid Jain College, Thoripakkam on 02.03.2024
  • Participated in “7 days FDP on Millennium Generation Psychology & Teaching’s Well-Being” organized by The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) & Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College for Women from 19.02.2024 to 24.02.2024
  • Participated in “One day AI Tool Workshop” organized by Be10X on 18.02.2024
  • Participated in One-Week FDP ATAL on “Data analysis techniques for qualitative and quantitative research” organized by B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur, Chennai, from 03.01.2024 to 10.01.2024
  • Participated in One-Week FDP on “Time Series Econometrics with E-View Software” organized by Rest Society for Research International (RSRI); Registration under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882:43/2009 from 13.06.2023 to 18.06.2023
  • Participated in “One Week FDP on National Level Virtual FDP on Research Methodology” organized by Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts & Science College for Women from 13-02-2023 to 17-02-2023
  • Participated in “One Week FDP on National Level Virtual FDP on Research Methodology” organized by Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts & Science College for Women from 13-02-2023 to 17-02-2023
  • Participated in a webinar on “IP Awareness/ Training” organized by the Government of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Intellectual Property India on 09.02.2023
  • Participated in “5 days FDP on Emerging Trends in Statistical Analysis for Research in SPSS (Online Mode)” organized by Rest Society for Research International (RSRI); Registration under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882:43/2009 from 29.08.2022 to 02.09.2022
  • Participated in “One Week FDP on Emerging Trends in Data Analysis, Python and R” organized by Rest Society for Research International (RSRI); Registration under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882:43/2009 from 08.05.2022 to 14.05.2022
  • Participated in a national webinar on “National Girl Child Day” organized by Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University on 24.01.2022
  • Participated in a World Record on International Yoga Day with Habuild for 21 days.

Book Publications

  • Marketing Research ISBN: 9788196804787
  • Human Resource Management ISBN: 9789357623346
  • A Competitive Guide for Commerce TRB 2024; ISBN 978-81-19716-49-4
  • Introduction to Organizational Behaviour. ISBN: 978-81-981749-8-7

Awards

  • Recognized with the Teaching and Research Excellence Award from the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Award 2025, organized by the LKP Academy in association with the Indian Research and Innovation Professionals Association (IRIPA), Madurai.
  • Recognized with the International Young Researcher Award from the Conference on Computational Science, Engineering and Technology (ICCSET 2024), Kaveripattinam, Krishnagiri.
  • Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Professor Award 2021- The International Internship University. (PRIMES)
  • PIMS Award 2021 – The International Internship University – Certificate of Appreciation for Advisory Committee Member

Chapters in edited books

  • Futuristic Trends in Management, Volume 2, Book 7, Part 1, Chapter 9 ISSN/ISBN: 978-93-95632-95-9,
    DOI/Link:https://www.rsquarel.org/assets/docupload/rsl2023F47293C8FEA92E0.pdf
  • Convergence of Business and Technology – The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Embracing the Synergy: Business and Technology Convergence; ISBN :978-93-95659-55-0
  • Digitilized Finclusion Leads to Rural Transformation; ISBN: 978-93-93996-54-1
  • Human Resource Planning and Development; ISBN: 978-93-5809-832-7; DOI: 10.25215/9358098325
  • Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development Goals; ISBN: 978-93-5809-832-7; DOI: 10.25215/9358098325

Resource person for Invited talks, Workshops, and Seminars

  • Delivered a lecture on “Shaping the Future of Work: AI and Automation in Human Resource Management” at Prof. Dhanapalan College of Science and Management on 22.08.2025.
  • Acted as a Resource Person for a Three-Day State Level Hands-on Training Workshop on “Research Methodology & Data Analysis using SPSS”, organized by the Department of Management Studies, Thiruvalluvar University on 13.08.2025.
  • Acted as a Resource Person for Alumni Knowledge Sharing Seminar organized by the School of Commerce and Economics, Department of Commerce (General), Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS) on 23.07.2025.
  • Acted as a Resource Person for the Skill Development Program titled “Analytics in Action: Digital Tools for Shipping and Logistics”, organized by AMET Business School, AMET (Deemed to be University) on 19.07.2025.
  • Acted as a Chairperson for the National Conference on Contemporary Issues in Business & Management for Sustainable Development, at Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology (Autonomous), on 09.042025.
  • Delivered a lecture at Saveetha University on 08.08.2024.
  • Acted as a Resource Person for “Training CUM Tutorial” organized by B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology on 31.01.2023
  • Acted as a Resource Person for “Workshop on Research Methodology” organized by Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College for Women, Department of Bank Management on 26.02.2024
  • Delivered a lecture on “Demonetization – Impact on Domestic & International Business”, organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Dhanraj Baid Jain College, Thoripakkam, on 05.03.2019.
  • Acted as a Resource Person on the National Conference for “A Guest Lecture On ‘Disease and Preventive Yogasanas” organized by Tamil Nadu Sports, Physical Education, and Sports University from 20.03.2023 to 21.03.2023
  • Acted as Chief Guest for International Yoga Day, organized by Crescent School, Nungampakam, on 21.06.2023
  • Delivered a lecture on “Professional Ethics” organized by Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute on 24.07.2023
  • Delivered a lecture on “Professional Excellence and Balance of Life Through Yoga & Meditation” at Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science, Deemed to Be University on 05.09.2023
  • Acted as a Resource Person, and delivered a lecture on “The Future AI &Automation in HRM”, organized by Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Padur, Kelambakkam, Chennai, on 10.01.2025
  • Acted as a Resource Person for A Guest On “The Marketing Gauntlet.” Organized by MBA- B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, on 03.2025

Participation in/Orientation/Conference/Seminar/Workshop Attended

  • Participated in an orientation on “One Day Orientation” organized by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India on 24.09.2024
  • Participated in a national workshop on “Participatory Teaching Approach – A case method of Teaching” organized by B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology on 25.01.2023
  • Participated in a workshop on “Structural Equation Model using AMOS” organized by SHRI SHANKARLAL SUNDARBAI SHASUN JAIN COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell on 30.08.2021
  • Participated in a three-day workshop on “Structural Equation Model and Confirmatory Factor Analysis using AMOS” organized by Inspire Softech Solution from 18.08.2021 to 20.08.2021
  • Participated in a workshop on “ANALYSIS OF MOMENT STRUCTURES (AMOS)” organized by DRBCCC Hindu College, Pattabiram, Chennai on 03.03.2018
  • Participated in a workshop on “Research Methodology” organized by DRBCCC Hindu College, Pattabiram, Chennai, on 11.01.2018

Editorial Board & Peer Reviewer in WOS Journals

  • Acted as an Editor for Journal of Research and Innovation in Technology, Commerce, and Management (JRITM)
  • Acted as a Reviewer for Journal of Human Resource Management (JHRM)

Doctoral Committee member

  • S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai.
  • Vels University, Chennai.
  • Bharath University, Chennai.
  • SRM University, Kattankulathur

Viva-Voce Examiner

  • Acted as an External Examiner for B. Com (General) Project Viva Examinations, organized by Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (Vistas), Chennai, on 28.04.2025
  • Acted as an External Examiner for Yoga (PG course) Viva Examinations, organized by SRM University, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu District, from 07.06.2024 to 08.06.2024.

Extension Activities

  • Acted as a committee member in the South West Zone Inter University Karate [Women] Tournament 2024-25, held at B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, from 06.01.2025 to 08.01.2025.
  • Acted as an Organizing Committee member in the All-India Inter-University Korfball Mixed Tournament 2023-24, organized by the Department of Physical Education, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, from 01.03.2024 to 03.03.2024.

Sessions Chaired / Conducted

  • Acted as a chairperson for the National Conference on Contemporary Issues in Business & Management for Sustainable Development at Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology (Autonomous) on 09.04.2025.

MOOC Courses Completed

 SWAYAM/NPTEL certifications at a glance

  • AI in Human Resource Management 12-week course

 Coursera

  • Business Analysis & Process Management from
  • Introduction to Data Analysis Using Microsoft Excel from Freedom Learning Group

Certificate Courses

  • “Vethathirian Higher Philosophy” program offered by the Vethathiri Maharishi Institute for Spiritual and Intuitional Education (WCSC) at Aliyar, from 23.07.2025 to 25.07.2025.
  • DYBT – Diploma in Yoga Behavior Therapy – 2024 “First Class – Distinction” offered by Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 23.
  • Brahmagnanam Course Certificate – offered by the Vethathiri Maharishi Institute for Spiritual and Intuitional Education (WCSC) from 18.11.2022 to 20.11.2022.
  • Introspection Certificate program offered by the Vethathiri Maharishi Institute for Spiritual and Intuitional Education (WCSC) & The World Community Service Centre 29.10.2022 to 30.10.2022