Dr. Sandip Solanki
Designation: Dean (I/c) & Professor, FMS
Dr. Sandip Solanki is a Professor of Economics and Management with over 25 years of academic and leadership experience. He currently serves as Professor and Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences at Adani University, Ahmedabad. Prior to this role, he spent more than a decade as Associate Professor and Head of the International Business Department at the Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB), Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune.
Dr. Solanki’s teaching and research expertise spans Managerial Economics, International Business, Strategic Management, and related domains. He has supervised multiple Ph.D. scholars, delivered invited talks, and served as a chairperson and contributor at numerous international conferences, making significant contributions to academic leadership, research mentoring, and institutional development.
- Ph.D. in Economics – Saurashtra University, Gujarat (2007)
- M.A. in Economics (62%) – Saurashtra University, Gujarat (1999)
- B.A. in Economics (64%) – Saurashtra University, Gujarat (1997)
- Executive Diploma in Marketing Management (58%) – Nirma University, Gujarat (2011)
- Professor & Dean I/C : Faculty of Management Sciences, Adani University, Ahmedabad (8 Sep 2025 – Present)
- Associate Professor & Head, International Business Dept.: Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB), Symbiosis International University, Pune (1 Nov 2014 – 4 Sep 2025)
- Professor: M.H. Gardi School of Management, Gardi Vidyapith, Rajkot (1 Jul 2010 – 30 Jan 2014 & 1 Jul 2014 – 31 Oct 2014)
- Professor: Indira School of Business Studies, Pune (3 Mar 2008 – 30 Jun 2010)
- Lecturer: Oshwal Education Trust B.Com & BBA Colleges, Jamnagar (13 Dec 2003 – 2 Mar 2008)
- Lecturer: Shree C. U. Shah College of Commerce, Management & Computer Education, Wadhwan (10 Oct 2001 – 12 Dec 2003)
- Lecturer: Oshwal Education Trust B.Com & BBA Colleges, Jamnagar (29 Mar 2001 – 9 Oct 2001)
- Lecturer: Shri G.K. & C.K. Bosmiya B.Com & BBA College, Jetpur (17 Nov 1999 – 28 Mar 2001)
- International Business and Trade
- Macroeconomics and Economic Development
- Energy Economics
- Consumer Behavior & Marketing (packaging, advertising, healthcare marketing)
- Hassanein, F. R., Solanki, S., et al. (2025). The Role of Sustainability in Shaping Customer Perceptions at Farmers’ Markets. Sustainability, 17(13), 6095.
- Solanki, S., Inumula, K. M., & Singh, S. (2023). Exploring the Dynamics of Defense Expenditure and Economic Development. International Journal of Business and Society, 24(3), 1314–1343.
- Solanki, S., Singh, S., & Joshi, M. (2023). A Bibliometric Analysis of the International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy: 2013–2022. IJEEP, 13(5), 260–270.
- Nair, B. B., & Solanki, S. (2023). Student perceptions of knowledge management and institutional readiness for online classes amid COVID-19. KM&EL, 15(2), 287–302.
- Solanki, S., Inumula, K. M., & Chitnis, A. (2020). Sectoral Contribution to Economic Development in India. JAFEB, 7(9), 191–200.
- Panel Member, “Envisioning Tomorrow’s University,” MIT Pune at EDII, Ahmedabad (13 Sep 2025).
- Chairperson, International Seminar on Emerging Trends in Management – Goa University (23–24 Mar 2018).
- NASMEI Summer Marketing IS Conference – IIM Indore (26–28 Jul 2019).
- International Conference on Growth, Development and Sustainability – FLAME University (1–2 Mar 2019).
- Solanki, S., Inumula, K. M., & Singh, S. (2025). Arming Prosperity: Defense Expenditure and India’s Economic Growth and Employment. In Securing the Future through Sustainability, Health, Education, and Technology. Routledge.
- Minor Research Project (2015): “Making Healthy Food Choice: Impact of Package Shape and Colour on Consumers’ Buying and Perception about Product Healthiness” – Funded by Symbiosis International University.
Mr. Solanki has designed and delivered numerous Management Development Programs (MDPs), Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), and executive training programs for leading multinational corporations and government institutions. His corporate training and consulting engagements include programs conducted for:
- Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (Pune & Zaheerabad)
- Wipro Ltd. (Pune & Bengaluru)
- HCL Ltd. (Chennai)
- CEAT Ltd. (Mumbai)
- Avaya Ltd. (Pune)
- Amdocs Ltd. (Pune)
- Tata Motors Ltd. (Jamshedpur)
- Tata Autocomp Systems Ltd. (Pune)
- Welspun India Ltd. (Mumbai)
- CitiusTech Ltd. (Mumbai)
- Prolific (Hyderabad)
- Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO), Ministry of Commerce, Government of India (Mumbai)
In addition, Mr. Solanki has actively participated in and contributed to Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) conducted by premier institutions such as IIM Bangalore, IIM Indore, and IIM Kozhikode, reflecting continuous engagement in pedagogical advancement and academic capacity building.
Institutional Development & Academic Governance
Mr. Solanki has remained actively involved in institutional development and governance, contributing to:
- Accreditation and quality assurance initiatives
- Curriculum design and academic program development
- Faculty and staff recruitment
- Faculty mentoring and student development
- Industry–academia collaborations
- Academic governance, committees, and policy formulation
He has also delivered invited talks, served as a session chair and resource person at several national and international conferences, and continues to contribute meaningfully to academic leadership, research excellence, and executive education.
- Certified Trainer of Marketplace Simulation (2020)
- Ace Researcher Award – SIU
- Best Paper Award – International Conference (2013)
- University Topper – M.A. Economics
- Consistently high teaching feedback
