Workshops

From Idea to Publication: Leveraging AI Tools for Academic Manuscript Drafting

Short Bio

Dr. Meenakshi Kaushik is a distinguished Professor, Former Dean, and internationally recognised academic leader with over 21 years of rich experience in Management Education, Human Resource Management, and Organisational Behaviour. A prolific author, she has authored three acclaimed books — Digital Transformation: Recent Trends & Practices (Himalaya Publications), Embracing AI Revolution in the Education Industry (Research Foundation of India), and The Mystical Realm of Nidhivan in Vrindavan — with two upcoming titles on SPSS for Researchers and AI in Scientific Research further cementing her reputation as a thought leader at the intersection of HR, technology, and academia.

Dr. Kaushik has delivered keynote addresses and chaired panels at more than 28 prestigious international conferences across Turkey, Dubai, China, Sri Lanka, and India, earning widespread recognition for her scholarly depth and engaging oratory. She is a double recipient of the coveted LEAP Award (2023 & 2025) from the London School of Digital Business, London, for her outstanding and sustained contributions to the education industry.

Formerly Professor at Lloyd Group of Institutions and Dean (Research) at TIIPS, GGSIPU, Greater Noida, she currently serves as an Education Consultant and Visiting Faculty across a few premier institutions in the Delhi NCR region. She holds a distinguished certification from the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad, in Transforming HR with Analytics & AI, and has served as a certified Trainer and Guest Faculty with the Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD) for eight consecutive years — contributing meaningfully to their flagship Diploma Programme in Training & Development.

With a deep and abiding passion for AI in education and research, Dr. Kaushik brings to every platform a rare combination of academic rigour, global exposure, professional warmth, and boundless enthusiasm — making her a truly inspiring voice in contemporary management and research education.

Abstract of the Workshop:

A Global Workshop on Artificial Intelligence in Academic Research Writing

The rapidly evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way researchers conceptualise, draft, refine, and publish their scholarly work. While the journey from a research idea to a published manuscript has traditionally been long, complex, and often overwhelming — particularly for early-career researchers and academicians- AI-powered tools are now redefining this process, making it more accessible, efficient, and impactful than ever before.

This workshop, designed for a diverse global audience of researchers, faculty members, doctoral scholars, postgraduate students, and Industry people, aims to provide a comprehensive, hands-on understanding of how leading AI tools — including ChatGPT, Claude, Grammarly, and Paperpal — can serve as intelligent co-pilots at every critical stage of academic manuscript preparation. Participants will explore how AI can assist in transforming nascent research ideas into well-structured scholarly arguments, developing coherent introductions and literature reviews, refining academic language for clarity, precision, and journal-appropriate tone, managing citations and formatting references in accordance with varied journal style guides, and navigating the often intricate process of journal selection, submission, and responding to reviewer comments.

Beyond technical skill-building, the workshop will also engage participants in a reflective discussion on the responsible and ethical use of AI in research — addressing concerns around originality, authorship transparency, and adherence to evolving journal and institutional policies on AI-assisted writing.

By the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be equipped not only with practical tool-based competencies but also with a nuanced understanding of how to integrate AI meaningfully and ethically into their research workflow — significantly reducing time-to-publication while enhancing the overall quality and impact of their scholarly contributions

Capital Allocation in the Age of AI: Maximizing Value Through Decision Intelligence

Short Bio:

Abhi Desai is an AI and Decision Intelligence Specialist with over 10 years of experience applying machine learning, statistical modeling, forecasting, and causal inference methods to solve complex business challenges across retail, marketing, logistics, and financial planning. He has led analytics initiatives supporting multi million dollar investment decisions, customer growth strategies, resource optimization, and enterprise decision systems at organizations including Saks Fifth Avenue, Target, and IPG MediaBrands. Abhi has authored 12 peer reviewed publications, delivered invited talks and keynote presentations internationally, and serves as a reviewer, Technical Program Committee member, and Session Chair for leading AI and data science conferences. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and holds dual master’s degrees from universities in the United States.

Abstract of the Workshop

Organizations face increasing pressure to allocate limited resources across growth, operations, technology, workforce, and innovation initiatives while navigating uncertainty, digital transformation, and evolving business priorities. This workshop explores how Artificial Intelligence, predictive analytics, forecasting, optimization, and Decision Intelligence can support more effective capital allocation and strategic investment planning. Participants will learn practical frameworks for evaluating opportunities, balancing growth, profitability, and resilience objectives, managing risk, and prioritizing investments that create sustainable organizational value. Through real world examples and applied use cases, the workshop demonstrates how data driven decision systems can improve resource allocation, operational performance, financial resilience, and long term enterprise success in an increasingly digital economy.