Pradip S
- Research Program Mentor

PhD at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

Expertise

Business, Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation, Management, Marketing

Bio

I am an Endowed Chairperson, Professor, and prior Vice Chancellor in business who wants to inspire my research mentees to pursue their passions through guided research projects. I have business experience as a manager and consultant in addition to my teaching/research in: business, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and marketing. I like to help students to present their research findings at academic conferences and to get published in peer reviewed academic journals.

Project ideas

Project ideas are meant to help inspire student thinking about their own project. Students are in the driver seat of their research and are free to use any or none of the ideas shared by their mentors.

The Impacts of AI on Business, Management, and Leadership

Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a new tool has a major impact on business, management, and leadership. This research project reviews the literature on these impacts: both positive and negative. Recommendations are presented for companies considering the adoption of AI.

The Impacts of US Increased Import Tariffs on International Business

Recently in 2025, the US has announced increased import tariffs on goods from foreign countries. This research project reviews data on actual and forecast impacts on international business and US employment in manufacturing jobs.

Increasing Individual, Group, and Organizational Creativity and Innovation

This research project reviews the importance of increasing individual, group, and organizational creativity and innovation. The project reviews the literature to identify specific approaches and techniques to apply to increase creativity and innovation.

An Examination of Recent Changes in the Music Industry

This project examines the literature to see how new technologies such as streaming and lower-cost self-producing songs is affecting the music industry.

A Business Plan For a New Product or Service Idea

For students with an idea for a new product or new service, this project will guide them through the steps in preparing a business plan and a slideshow pitch deck to attract investors and partners.

Languages I know

Gujarati, Advanced; Hindi, moderate

Teaching experience

I have taught courses at private and public top ranked universities in: business, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, creativity and innovation, human resources management, economics, international business. I have taught Freshmen to Graduate MBA students.

Credentials

Work experience

Chapman University (1985 - Current)

Endowed Chairperson in Innovativeness

Chapman University (2009 - 2010)

Vice Chancellor for Entrepreneurship

Shukla and Associates (2000 - Current)

Management Consultant

Education

California State University, Long Beach

BA Bachelor of Arts (1978)

Economics

University of Southern California (USC)

MBA Master of Business Administration (1985)

Marketing

University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

EdM Master of Education (1985)

Educational Administration