Prof. Prithivi Kumar A R has a Bachelors degree in Hotel Management from Christ University. He also holds a Masters degree in Business Administration from Madurai Kamaraj University. His specializations include Culinary and Human Resources. He has over three years of industry experience and two years in teaching. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD at Christ University, Bangalore. He has presented research papers at both national and international conferences. These presentations enhance his expertise in hospitality and academia. Prof. Prithivi Kumar is an active member of the South Indian Chefs Association (SICA). His contributions extend to academic and industry-level discussions within the culinary field.
Name of Periodical: Better Kitchen
Periodicity: BIANNUAL
Date: 01/08/2025
Investigator(s): PRITHIVI KUMAR A R ,JONATHAN BHAVYAN GNANASEKHAR
Sponsors: Arogya World
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Shaping Future - Ready Graduates: T Shaped Learning, Academic Rigour & Academic Transformation
Name of the Organiser: Christ University
Level:
Role: Participant & Presenter
Date: 2026-09-28
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Cuisine Chef Demonstration
Name of the Organiser: Le Cordon Blue London
Level:
Role: Participant
Date: 2026-09-23
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Vendor Service Quality Audit
Name of the Organiser: Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
Level:
Role: Invited Resource Person/Trainer
Date: 2026-09-10
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality
Name of the Organiser:
Level:
Role: Participant
Date: 2026-07-27
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Chocolate Meringue Workshop
Name of the Organiser: Swiss Education Group
Level:
Role: Participant
Date: 2026-07-16
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Train the Trainer - FDP
Name of the Organiser: Yuki - Pan Asian Kitchen and Bar
Level:
Role: Participant
Date: 2026-03-16
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Quality Improvement Program on “A Scholarly Perspective on the Operational and Technological Advancement in the Hospitality Industry"
Name of the Organiser: Christ University
Level:
Role: Participant
Date: 2026-03-11
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Training on Indian Agave Spirits
Name of the Organiser: Agave India
Level:
Role: Participant
Date: 2026-01-27
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Training on Mahua - India's National Heritage Spirit
Name of the Organiser: Agave India
Level:
Role: Participant
Date: 2026-01-27
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Savouring Wellness - Inner Healing Workshop
Name of the Organiser: Inochi
Level:
Role: Participant
Date: 2026-01-14
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Food Safety Management System
Name of the Organiser: Qmax Business Assurance
Level:
Role: Participant
Date: 2025-12-22
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Refining Hospitality: Innovation and Emerging Trends
Name of the Organiser: AICTE Training and Learning Academy (ATAL)
Level: National
Role: Participant
Date: 2025-11-10
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Academic Enablers of Entrepreneurship: Bridging Ideas, Ecosystems, and Incubation
Name of the Organiser: Christ Incubation & Consultancy Foundation
Level: Institutional
Role: Organiser & Participant
Date: 2025-10-28
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: HED - Train the Trainer
Name of the Organiser: Holistic Education and Development (HED) Cell
Level: Institutional
Role: Invited Resource Person/Trainer
Date: 2025-10-28
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: The Science of Gastronomy
Name of the Organiser: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Level: International
Role: Participant
Date: 2025-10-10
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Introduction to Sensory Science
Name of the Organiser: University of California, Davis
Level: International
Role: Participant
Date: 2025-09-29
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Fine Dine & Wine
Name of the Organiser: The Sour Grapes
Level: Institutional
Role: Invited Resource Person/Trainer
Date: 2025-08-28
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Masterclass by Chef Julie Walsh
Name of the Organiser: Le Corden Bleu, London
Level: International
Role: Participant
Date: 2025-08-11
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Scholars Colloquia
Name of the Organiser: Center for Research
Level: Institutional
Role: Participant
Date: 2025-08-09
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes
Name of the Organiser: National Academy of Sports Medicine
Level: National
Role: Participant
Date: 2025-04-24
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Managing Talent
Name of the Organiser: University of Michigan
Level:
Role: Participant
Date: 2025-04-06
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Preparing to manage Human Resource
Name of the Organiser: University of Minnesota
Level:
Role: Participant
Date: 2025-04-04
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Research Methodologies
Name of the Organiser: Queen Mary University of London
Level:
Role: Participant
Date: 2025-04-01
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Quantitative Research
Name of the Organiser: University of California, Davis
Level:
Role: Participant
Date: 2025-03-23
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Comfort to Command Programme
Name of the Organiser: Progressive Learning Adventures & You
Level: Institutional
Role: Participant
Date: 2025-02-11
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Food Safety Training & Certification (FOSTAC)
Name of the Organiser: Parikshan
Level: National
Role: Participant
Date: 2025-01-31
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Weight Management: Beyond balancing calories
Name of the Organiser: Emory University
Level: International
Role: Participant
Date: 2024-07-29
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Train the Trainer - FDP
Name of the Organiser: Lounge Hospitality
Level: Regional
Role: Participant
Date: 2024-05-05
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: MDP on 'Unveiling Insight: The Art of Case Teaching & Research'
Name of the Organiser: Christ University, DHM
Level: National
Role: Participant
Date: 2024-03-21
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Culinary Tales - Management Development Programme for Culinary Professionals
Name of the Organiser: Christ University, DHM
Level: National
Role: Organiser & Participant
Date: 2024-03-06
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Academic Advancements through Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
Name of the Organiser: Christ University, DHM
Level: Institutional
Role: Participant
Date: 2024-02-19
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: How to integrate sex, gender, and intersectional analysis into research
Name of the Organiser: Researcher Academy
Level: International
Role: Participant
Date: 2023-12-29
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Literature search & Reference management in Academic writing
Name of the Organiser: Pharmastate Academy
Level: International
Role: Participant
Date: 2023-11-01
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Statistical Analysis with Excel
Name of the Organiser: Research Foundation of India
Level: National
Role: Participant
Date: 2023-09-29
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Research Skills & Quality Publication
Name of the Organiser: Swasthik Consulting Services
Level: National
Role: Participant
Date: 2023-09-28
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Qualitative Research Methods
Name of the Organiser: Nodal Office
Level: National
Role: Participant
Date: 2023-07-29
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Train The Trainer - FDP - 2023
Name of the Organiser: Christ University
Level: Regional
Role: Participant
Date: 2023-05-03
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Italian Masterclass
Name of the Organiser: Christ University
Level: Regional
Role: Organiser & Participant
Date: 2023-04-21
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Faculty Orientation Programe
Name of the Organiser: SDC - Christ University
Level:
Role: Participant
Date: 2023-03-14
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Introduction to Sustainability
Name of the Organiser: Coursera
Level: International
Role: Participant
Date: 2023-03-07
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Excel for Researchers
Name of the Organiser: Christ (Deemed to be University), Nodal Office
Level: National
Role: Participant
Date: 2023-02-25
Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Induction Programe
Name of the Organiser: SDC - Christ University
Level: Institutional
Role: Participant
Date: 2023-02-24
Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Appreciation Certificate - BKCC
Description: Everest Better Kitchen Culinary Challenge
Organisation: Better Kitchen
Month/Year: 16 January 2026
Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Advisory Committee Member
Description: Advisory Committee Member - Establishment of Business Venture
Organisation: Kaahtru Cafe
Month/Year: 03 August 2026
Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Appreciation Letter
Description: Superchef MyThali 2025
Organisation: Arogya World - Mythali
Month/Year: 27 August 2025
Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Appreciation Letter
Description: FOSTAC Certification
Organisation: Parikshan FSS Privated Limited
Month/Year: 26 July 2025
Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Appreciation Letter
Description: Career Counselling in School
Organisation: Mahatma Global Gateway
Month/Year: 24 May 2025
Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Appreciation Letter
Description: Eat Right Campus - Yeshwanthpur Campus
Organisation: Unavar Food Inspection and Certification Private Limited
Month/Year: 24 February 2025
Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Certificate of Appreciation - Connexion
Description: Connexion 2025 - Collaboration with CIC
Organisation: Christ Incubation & Consultancy
Month/Year: 21 November 2025
Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Appreciation Letter
Description: Career Counselling in School
Organisation: Dolphin Elite School (CBSE)
Month/Year: 21 April 2025
Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Appreciation Letter
Description: Hospitality Consultancy for DST National Expert Committee Meeting
Organisation: Ministry of Science and Technology
Month/Year: 23 August 2024
Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Appreciation Letter
Description:
Organisation: Parikshan FSS Pvt Ltd
Month/Year: 10 April 2024
Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Appreciation Letter
Description:
Organisation: M11 Industries Pvt Ltd
Month/Year: 08 April 2024
Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Appreciation Letter
Description:
Organisation: Unavar Food Inspection and Certification Private Limited
Month/Year: 08 April 2024
Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Appreciation Letter
Description: Organized and hosted "Better Kitchen Culinary Challenge Season 6"
Organisation: Bandwagon Media Private Limited
Month/Year: 02 December 2024
Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: South India Chefs Association (SICA) Membership
Description: Membership until August 2025
Organisation: South India Chef's Association
Month/Year: 31 August 2023
Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Letter of Appreciation
Description: Judged "Payasam Competition"
Organisation: St. Thomas Forane Church & Diocesan Pilgrim Centre
Month/Year: 27 August 2023
Type of the Program: CONFERENCES
Role: CO_PRESENTER
Title: A thematic exploration of creativity in professional culinary practices
Date: 2026-02-18
Organising Institution: CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Level: —
Type of the Program: CONFERENCES
Role: PRESENTER
Title: A Conceptual Framework for Sustainable Tourism: Integrating Community Engagement with the One Earth Philosophy
Date: 2026-01-23
Organising Institution: CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Level: —
Type of the Program: CONFERENCES
Role: PRESENTER
Title: Culinary Creativity in Professional Kitchen: A Thematic Analysis
Date: 2025-11-27
Organising Institution: Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bengaluru Campus
Level: INTERNATIONAL
Type of the Program: CONFERENCES
Role: PANELIST
Title: International Conference on Organizational Culture, Work Values and Organization Performance in Higher Education Institutions
Date: 2025-08-06
Organising Institution: CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Level: INTERNATIONAL
Type of the Program: CONFERENCES
Role: PRESENTER
Title: The conceptual framework on assessing the progress and identifying the future direction in relation with gender equality and gender norms in hospitality employment as a global perspective
Date: 2024-01-17
Organising Institution: Naipunnya Institute of Management and Information Technology (NIMIT)
Level: INTERNATIONAL
Type of the Program: CONFERENCES
Role: PRESENTER
Title: Exploratory study on sustainable production and consumption aspects of the slow food movement
Date: 2024-01-10
Organising Institution: Mar Athanasius College (Autonomous)
Level: INTERNATIONAL
Type of the Program: CONFERENCES
Role: PRESENTER
Title: Exploratory research on the Inter-discipline bonds between yoga, ayurveda and wellness in correlation with ancient Indian food habits and travel
Date: 2023-10-13
Organising Institution: Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya
Level: INTERNATIONAL
Faculties: PRITHIVI KUMAR A R
Theme of Consultancy: Recipe Development and Innovation
Type:
Faculties: JONATHAN BHAVYAN GNANASEKHAR,,KERWIN SAVIO NIGLI,PRITHIVI KUMAR A R ,SACHIN WILFRED A J
Theme of Consultancy: Recipe Development and Innovation
Type:
Faculties: JONATHAN BHAVYAN GNANASEKHAR,,PRITHIVI KUMAR A R
Theme of Consultancy: Standardization and Documentations of 50 recipes an Online food venture ( Balanced Bites)
Type: MOU_BASED
Faculties: PRITHIVI KUMAR A R ,,JONATHAN BHAVYAN GNANASEKHAR
Theme of Consultancy: Standardization and Documentation of 50 recipes for the Online Food Venture
Type:
Faculties: PRITHIVI KUMAR A R ,,KERWIN SAVIO NIGLI
Theme of Consultancy: Olive Roofinng.
Type: CORE_CONSULTANCY
Faculties: AJITH KUMAR KANNAN,,PRITHIVI KUMAR A R
Theme of Consultancy: Product Development and Recipe Standardization
Type: CORE_CONSULTANCY
Faculties: PRITHIVI KUMAR A R
Theme of Consultancy: Kaathru Cafe
Type: CORE_CONSULTANCY
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