Research Guidance: Ph.D. Ongoing

As of 29 May, 2025, there are 54 PhD Research Scholars currently pursuing their studies in the Department. 

Senior Prof. R K Bhatt

  1. 01. Mr. Snehasish Paul. Evaluating RDM Practices in LIS: A Checklit for the Indian Context with NRDR Focus. Advisors: Prof. Meera and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 01-04-2025).
  1. 02. Mr. Rohit Kumar. Role of Institutional Repositories in Intellectual Knowledge Generation: A Study of Select Indian Institute of Management Institutional Repositories. Advisors: Prof. Meera and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 03-02-2025).
  1. 03. Mr. Pawan Sameer Lakra. Accessiblity and Usablity of E-Resources in Select Central University Libraries in Delhi : A Study. Advisors: Dr. Manish Kumar and Dr. Pinki (Date of Joining: 28-02-2024) (Phase -ll cycle 2023-2024).
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  3. 04. Mr. Satender Kumar Verma. Collection and Services Provided by Select Management Institution Libraries in Delhi and National Capital Region : A Study. Advisors: Prof. Meera and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 17-10-2023).
  1. 05. Mr. Sanjay Kumar. Collection Development in Select University Libraries of Haryana: A Study. Advisors: Dr.Manish Kumar and Dr.Pinki (Date of Joining: 17-10-2023).
  1. 06. Mr. Vikas Tiwari. The Library Marketing: A Study of Select Libraries of Indian Institute of Management (IIMs). Advisors: Prof. K P Singh and Prof. Meera (Date of Joining: 13-02-2023).
  1. 07. Mr. Avinash Kumar. Information Literacy Competency of B.Tech and M. Tech Students of Select Technological Institutions in Delhi: A Study. Advisors: Prof. K P Singh and Prof. Meera (Date of Joining: 13-02-2023).
  1. 08. Ms. Priti Sharma. Marketing of Library and Information Science Products and Services of the Select Medical Libraries in Delhi: A Study. Advisors: Prof. Meera and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 11-01-2022).
  1. 09. Mr. Fakare Alam.. Awareness and Prevention of Plagiarism in Research Writing among the Students, Research Scholars and Faculty Members of Select IIMS in India: A Study. Advisors: Prof. K P Singh and Prof. Meera (Date of Joining: 05-12-2019).
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  3. 10. Mr. Sanjeev Datt Sharma. Accessibility and usability of Online Database(s) of Biosciences in Select Universities in Delhi. Advisors:  Prof. Margam Madhusudhan and Prof. Meera (Date of Joining: 19-03-2021) (Supernumerary - Prof. Shailendra Kumar).
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Prof. Paramjeet Kaur Walia

  1. 01. Mr. Mahfooz Hussain. Content Analysis of Select Journal Literature in the Field of Information Technology: A Study. Advisors: Prof. Archana Shukla and Prof. Margam. Madhusudhan (Date of Joining: 24-03-2022).
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  3. 02. Mr. Soumitra Bhattacharya. Information Management and Quality of Services of  Select Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) in India: A Study. Advisors: Prof. Archana Shukla and Prof. Margam. Madhusudhan (Date of Joining: 17-02-2023).
  1. 03. Mr. Kandhasamy K.. Media and Information Literacy Competencies for Sustainable Development: A Study of Library and Information Science Professionals of Select Public Libraries in India Advisors: Prof. Archana Shukla and Prof. Margam. Madhusudhan (Date of Joining: 11-01-2022).
  1. 04. Ms. Saumya Gupta. Application and Impact of Information and Communication Technology in Select College Libraries of Delhi: A Study. Advisors: Prof. Archana Shukla and Prof. Margam. Madhusudhan (Date of Joining: 15-03-2021).
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  3. 05. Ms. Bhawna Nagar. Resource Sharing through Library Networks: A Content Analysis Study of Websites of Select Library Networks. Advisors: Prof. Archana Shukla and Prof. Margam. Madhusudhan (Date of Joining: 15-03-2021).
  1. 06. Ms. Kajal Narula. Content Analysis of select Journals of Library and Information Science: A Study. Advisors: Prof. Shailendra Kumar and Prof. Margam. Madhusudhan (Date of Joining: 15-03-2021).
  1. 07. Ms. Arti Onkar Sawale. Application of Big Data Tools for Data Analysis in Multi-Disciplinary Fields and Proposing a Model Database System. Advisors:  Prof. Margam. Madhusudhan and Prof. Neena Talwar Kanungo (Date of Joining: 05-12-2019).
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Prof. K P Singh

  1. 01. Mr. Ashish Kumar. An Altmetric and Citation Analysis of Research Publications from the top Ten NIRF Ranked Indian Institutes of Technology in India. Advisors: Prof. Meera and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 04-02-2025).
  1. 02. Mr. Abdul Majed. Eco-Friendly Library Services: Exploring Green Practices in Jammu and Kashmir University Libraries. Advisors: Dr. Pinki and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 04-02-2025) 
  1. 03. Mr. Sandeep Chopra. Scientometric Study of Research Output in Computer Science of Select Universities in Delhi (2020-2024). Advisors: Prof. R.K.Bhatt nd Prof. Meera (Date of Joining: 00-00-2024) (Phase -ll cycle 2023-2024)
  1. 04. Mr. Rishikant Singh. Application and Impact of Research Information Management Systems (RIMS) on Academic Research: A Study of Select Central Universities of National Capital Region, Delhi. Advisors: Prof. Meera and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 19-02-2024) (Phase -ll cycle 2023-2024) .
  1. 05. Ms. Mamta. Growth and Development of Library and Information Science Education In India With Particular Reference to University of Delhi: A Study. Advisors: Prof. R. K. Bhatt and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 13-02-2023) (Supernumerary - DU Staff Quota).
  1. 06. Mr. Prateek Singh.. Use of Resources by Faculty Members and Research Scholars in the Select Management Institution Libraries in India: A Study. Advisors: Prof. R. K. Bhatt and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 13-02-2023).
  1. 07. Mr. Siddharth Rai.. Research Data Management in University Libraries: A Proposed Model for Central Universities Advisors: Prof. R. K. Bhatt and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 13-02-2023).
  1. 08. Ms. Shweta Dhingra. Research Data Management: An Evaluative Study of Select Universities Across the Globe Advisors: Prof. R. K. Bhatt and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 10-01-2022).
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  3. 09. Mr. Satish. Collection Development of E-Resources in University Libraries in North India. Advisors: Prof. R. K. Bhatt and Prof.Meera (Date of Joining: 15-03-2021).
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  5. 10. Mr. Kumar Sanjay. Use of Information Resources by the Users in Select Ministerial Libraries of Government of India in Delhi: A Study. Advisors: Prof. R. K. Bhatt and Dr. Manish (Date of Joining: 08-01-2019).
  1. 11. Ms. Rekha Devi.. Use of Electronic Resources by Blind and Visually Impaired Users of Select Libraries in Delhi - National Capital Region: A Study. Advisors: Prof. Paramjeet K. Walia and Prof. Margam Madhusudhan (Date of Joining: 15-03-2021) (Supernumerary - Prof. Shailendra Kumar).
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Prof. Margam Madhusudhan 

  1. Mr. Shahil Soni.. Application of Social Media for Marketing of Library Resources and Services in Institute of Eminence Higher Education Institute Libraries in India: A Study. Advisors: Prof. Meera and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 11-01-2022) (Submitted).
  1. Ms. Parbati Pandey.. Impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on Professional Development of Library Professionals in Universities of Nepal: A Study. Advisors: Dr.Manish Kumar and Prof. Meera (Date of Joining: 28-12-2021) (Foreign Quota) (Submitted).
  1. Mr. Umesh Kumar. Research Visibility of Medical Professionals Working in All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. Advisors: Dr.Manish Kumar and Prof. Meera (Date of Joining: 11-01-2022) 
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  1. 01. Mr. Alok Kumar. DChange in Knowledge Sharing Behaviour among Academic Libraries (HEI) throughout Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Gujarat. Advisors: Prof. Meera and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 01-04-2025).
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  3. 02. Mr. Ankit Gupta. The Role of Emerging Technologies Enhancing the Efficiency and Effectiveness of the Knowledge Management Cycle: Opportunities, Challenges and Best Practices. Advisors: Prof. Meera and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 01-04-2025).
  1. 03. Ms. Neha Suyal.. Web Information Sources on Covid-19 Pandemic: A Webometric Study of Social Media & Government Websites. Advisors:  Dr.Manish Kumar and Prof. Meera (Date of Joining: 22-03-2021) (Supernumerary - Prof. Shailendra Kumar).
  1. 04. Mr. Avijit Mahala. Research Output of Indian Universities in Sciences (2011-2020): A Scientometric Analysis. Advisors: Prof. Paramjeet Kaur Walia and Prof. Meera (Date of Joining: 15-03-2021) (Supernumerary - Prof. Shailendra Kumar).
  1. 05. Mr. Naresh Kumar. Design and Development of Online Indian Bibliographic Citation Tool. Advisors: Prof. Meera and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 13-02-2023).
  1. 06. Mr.Ranjan Borah. Visualization of Information Sources in the Field of Library and Information Science. Advisors: Prof. Meera and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 13-02-2023). 
  1. 07. Ms. Nidhi. Designing a Subject Gateway of Digital Tools for Library and Information Professionals. Advisors: Prof. Meera and Prof. Paramjeet Kaur Walia (Date of Joining: 24-03-2023).
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Prof. Meera

  1. 01. Mr. Shashi Shekhar. Design and Development of Institutional Repository for Higher Educational Institute: A Proposed Model. Advisors: Dr. Manish Kumar and Dr. Pinki (Date of Joining: 20-02-2024).
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  3. 02. Mr. Nadeeem Nazir. Mapping, Visualization And Altmetric Analysis of Space Research. Advisors: Dr. Manish Kumar and Dr. Pinki (Date of Joining: 13-02-2023).
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  5. 03. Ms. Pompy Deka. Citation Sentiment Analysis and Topic Modeling in the Field of Animal Genetics. Advisors: Dr. Manish Kumar and Dr. Pinki (Date of Joining: 13-02-2023).
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  7. 04. Ms. Pooja. Design and Development of Subject Gateway in the Field of Clinical Psychology. Advisors: Prof. R. K. Bhatt and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 13-02-2023).
  1. 05. Ms. Juli Devi. Scientific Collaboration Among the BRICS Countries in the Field of Library and Information Science. Advisors: Prof. R. K. Bhatt and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 00-01-2022).
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  3. 06. Mr. Mohd. Ashraf Bhat. Retraction of Journal articles and Citation Impact in the field of Biological Science: An Analytical Study. Advisors: Prof. R. K. Bhatt and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 00-01-2022).
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  5. 07. Ms.Pramod Sharma. Webometric Analysis of Central University Library Websites in India. Advisors: Prof. R. K. Bhatt and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 15-03-2021).
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Dr. Manish Kumar

  1. 01. Ms. Gyandhriti Kharghariya. Collection and Services of Select Central and State Governments Treatre, Film and Television Institutes Library of India : A Study. Advisors: Prof. R. K. Bhatt and Dr. Pinki (Date of Joining: 00-00-2024).
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  3. 02. Mr. Pramod Kumar Paswan. Status of Select Public Libraries of Bihar State in India: A Study. Advisors: Prof. R. K. Bhatt and Prof. Meera (Date of Joining: 13-04-2023).
  1. 03. Mr. Pradeep Kumar. Growth and Development of Select Central and State University Libraries in Uttar Pradesh, India: A Study. Advisors: R. K. Bhatt and Prof. Meera (Date of Joining: 00-00-2022).
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  3. 04. Ms. Sheetal. Use of Web-Based Library Collection and Services by Users of Select Central University Libraries of Delhi And Uttar Pradesh, India: A Study. Advisors: Prof. R. K. Bhatt and Prof. K. P. Singh (Date of Joining: 10-01-2022).
  1. 05. Mr. Shyamnath Yadav. Abelmoschus Esculentus (OKRA) Plants with Special Reference to Asia and Africa Origin: A Scientiometrics Study of Periodical Literature. Advisors:  Prof. Margam Madhusudhanand Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 15-03-2021) (Supernumerary - Prof. Shailendra Kumar).

Dr. Pinki

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  2. 01. Ms. Chitra Ghosh. Analysis and Forecasting the Impact of Retractions on Scholarly Metrics: A Study Across the IoT Domain. Advisors: Prof. Meera and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 03-02-2025).
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  4. 02. Ms. Anchal Malik. Traditional Knowledge Management in Museum Libraries of India: A Study. Advisors: Prof. Meera and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 03-02-2025).
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  6. 03. Mr. Anubhav Mishra. Job Landscape for LIS students  in North India: A Study. Advisors: Prof. Meera and Dr. Manish Kumar (Date of Joining: 00-11-2023).
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  8. 04. Ms. Preeti Singh. Assessment of Libraries in Rural areas of National Capital Region, Delhi in Meeting Community Information Needs: A Study. Advisors: Prof. K P Singh and Prof. R K Bhatt (Date of Joining: 00-11-2023).
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