Dr. Taran Kaur | Management | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor from IILM Lodhi Road | India

Dr. Taran Kaur is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in real estate management and sustainable operations. She holds a Ph.D. in Real Estate Management from Amity Business School, Noida, and an MBA in Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure from RICS School of Built Environment. With a strong academic foundation in finance and operations, she has served in various academic roles, including Assistant Professor at IILM Institute and Tecnia Institute, and Senior Research and Teaching Associate at Amity University. Her research focuses on financial management in the real estate sector, PropTech, facilities management, and sustainable workspace operations. Dr. Kaur has received several accolades, including the Emerald Literati Award and recognition from the World Health Organization for her publication on COVID. She also serves on the reviewer board of the Journal of Cleaner Production. In addition to her academic excellence, she is a certified Microsoft Innovative Educator and trained in pedagogical methods and infrastructure finance.

Publication Profile

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Academic Background

Dr. Taran Kaur possesses a strong academic foundation marked by excellence and distinction across all levels of her education. She earned her Ph.D. in Real Estate Management from Amity Business School, Amity University, Noida, graduating with high distinction. Prior to her doctoral studies, she completed a full-time MBA in Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure with a focus on Finance and Operations from the RICS School of Built Environment, Amity University, where she demonstrated strong academic performance. Her undergraduate journey began at Delhi University, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree with distinction, laying the groundwork for her expertise in business and management. She completed her Higher Secondary education with a focus on Commerce and Mathematics at S. S. Mota Singh Model Senior Secondary School, graduating with high distinction. This continuous record of academic achievement reflects her dedication to learning and her commitment to excellence in the field of real estate and infrastructure.

Professional Journey

Dr. Taran Kaur has built a diverse and impactful professional career in academia and industry, with a strong focus on real estate management and operations. She is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at IILM Institute, Lodhi Road, where she also holds the responsibility of Program Coordinator for the BBA program. Prior to this, she contributed significantly to Tecnia Institute, affiliated with GGSIPU, as an Assistant Professor and Thesis Lab Coordinator. Her foundational years were spent at the RICS School of Built Environment, Amity University, where she served as a Senior Research and Teaching Associate, engaging in both instructional and research-driven responsibilities. In the corporate domain, she gained practical insights through her roles as an Industrial Trainee at Synopsys Inc., managing facilities operations, and as a Research Intern at DLF Utilities Ltd., focusing on commercial leasing. These experiences reflect her well-rounded expertise and dedication to bridging academic knowledge with industry practices.

Research Focus

Dr. Taran Kaur’s research primarily falls under the category of real estate management with interdisciplinary integration of operations, technology, and sustainability. Her work focuses on workspace quality and its impact on knowledge workers, aligning with human resource management and facilities planning in commercial real estate environments. She investigates how physical workspace attributes influence productivity, satisfaction, and organizational outcomes, bridging management science with real estate operations. In parallel, her contributions to literature on smart cities reflect her interest in urban development and infrastructure transformation, particularly in the context of Indian cities evolving into global hubs. This involves studying the integration of PropTech, sustainable development, and intelligent infrastructure systems. Her focus areas combine practical real estate functions with strategic planning, workforce behavior, and technological adoption. Overall, her research is rooted in applied real estate studies with strong connections to human-centric design, operational strategy, urban innovation, and digital transformation in the built environment.

Publication Top Notes

Why you need sustainable portfolio management in the age of substantial innovation
Years: 2024

The sustainability portfolio concept
Years: 2024

Impact of workspace quality on knowledge workers: a toolkit for human resource management
Years: 2025

Conclusion

Dr. Taran Kaur is a highly capable and driven academic with impactful contributions to the real estate and infrastructure management research landscape. Her blend of practical experience, academic excellence, and innovative research make her a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. With continued scholarly output and international collaborations, she is well-positioned to make even greater contributions to her field. She is indeed a deserving candidate for recognition at this stage of her academic career.