Prachi Agarwal

About Prachi Agarwal

I’m Dr. Prachi Agarwal, an enthusiastic and research-driven Assistant Professor in Tourism Management, with a strong academic foundation and an evolving portfolio of international research contributions, editorial work, and classroom engagement. My expertise lies at the intersection of sustainable tourism, nature-based health and wellness tourism, cultural heritage, and spiritual travel.With a Ph.D. in Tourism Management (2025) from Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, and a UGC-NET qualification in Tourism Administration, I’ve built my career on academic excellence, field-based research, and a commitment to shaping the next generation of responsible tourism professionals. Research & Academic Focus• Nature-based & Wellness Tourism• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) & Tourism• Cultural & Spiritual Tourism Practices• Ethical Travel & Indigenous Knowledge Systems• Technology-Driven Innovations in Tourism Published & Upcoming Works• Book Chapters with Scopus-indexed publishers (IGI Global, Emerald, Springer)• Editor/Contributor – A Guidebook to Ethical Spiritual Travel, Travel and Wellness: A Renaissance of Nature-based Health Tourism, Role of AI Ethics in Asian Tourism Industry: Marketing, Entrepreneurial Opportunities and Futuristic Technology, Overtourism and Geopolitical Tension: Balancing Economic Benefits and Local Sustainability• Research Papers on Ayurveda, Homestay Tourism, Natural Resources, Ecological Models, and Health Tourism in India Academic Contributions• Lecturer for BBA & MBA (Tourism) students• NEP-aligned curriculum development work• NAAC departmental documentation work• NAD documentation Examination work• Organized educational tours and hands-on learning experiences• Reviewer for academic journals and international publishing groups Awards & Recognition• Youth Icon Award – NSS & Adiyogi Sansthan• Paryatan Mitra Samman – 2023• MBA Gold Medalist• Republic Day Parade NSS Volunteer – New Delhi🧘‍ Beyond the ClassroomAs a yoga enthusiast, classical dancer, and explorer, I bring a holistic and values-based perspective to teaching tourism. I also have international exposure including participation in Indian Youth Delegation to Palestine and language studies in Lithuania. Let’s ConnectIf you\'re passionate about wellness tourism, academic collaboration, or responsible travel innovation, I’d love to engage or collaborate. Connect: a••••••••@gmail.com | ORCID: |

Experience

1. Assistant Professor

   Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya Dsvv , Haridwar

   Jul 2025 — Present · Haridwar, IN

   Departmental New Education Policy related works.• Classes conducted in BBA (NEP based) and MBA program.• Departmental NAAC related works.• NAD technical marksheet upload and its management related work.• Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.• Created materials and exercise to illustrate application of course concepts.• Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.• Assessed students progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.• Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.

Education

• Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya Dsvv Haridwar

  Master of Business Administration, Tourism and Travel Management

  2018 — 2020

• Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya Dsvv Haridwar

  Bachelor of Science, Computer Science Psychology and Mathematics

  2015 — 2018