Gururaj B. Urs is a Professor (OB-HR & Behavioral Science). He currently heads the Center for Research and the Doctoral (PhD) Program at MS Ramaiah Institute of Management (MSRIM), Bengaluru. He has the ability to teach, train, mentor, and conduct research in OB-HR areas such as Organizational Design, Learning and Development, Leadership, Business Ethics, Corporate Governance, Strategic Human Resource Management, and other related areas. He has expertise in leading PhD programs, including curriculum development, academic leadership, and administration. He is competent in mentoring and guiding doctoral students through their respective research areas, thesis development, and progression. He has a strong capability in managing large-scale, funded research projects. He is skilled in supporting and mentoring faculty in writing, submitting, and defending competitive research, training, and related proposals for funding agencies. He is proficient in psycho-diagnostic assessments and psychotherapeutic interventions for various types of mental and physical illnesses, across individual, marital, familial, and group formats. He possesses in-depth academic knowledge and application of behavioral and cognitive sciences, as well as socio-psychological aspects, across academic, clinical, and research settings. He is an ardent advocate of the principles and practices of mental health and behavioral sciences across a variety of organizations and corporates. He possesses expertise in implementing and monitoring Total Quality Management systems and processes in higher educational institutions, and has the competency to ensure academic and administrative quality standards in such institutions.
Dr. Gururaj B Urs
Professor
Email: gururaj@msrim.org
About the Faculty
Education
He holds a Master and a PhD in OB-HR (specializing in Organizational Design &
Development) AND a Bachelor, Master, MPhil and a PhD in Mental Health (specializing in
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), along with other certifications.
Academic Honours
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- 1st Rank to University of Mysore, four Gold Medals, cash prizes (Bachelor’s Degree).
- 2nd rank to University of Mysore (Master’s Degree).
- 4th rank, NIMHANS, (Master of Philosophy Degree).
- Obtained National Merit Scholarship for Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees.
- Obtained Research Fellowship for MPhil (NIMHANS) and PhD (Univ of Mysore)
programs.
- UGC JRF (2000) & SLET (2000).
- Both the PhD’s were highly commended.
- 1st Rank to University of Mysore, four Gold Medals, cash prizes (Bachelor’s Degree).
- 2nd rank to University of Mysore (Master’s Degree).
- 4th rank, NIMHANS, (Master of Philosophy Degree).
- Obtained National Merit Scholarship for Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees.
- Obtained Research Fellowship for MPhil (NIMHANS) and PhD (Univ of Mysore)
programs. - UGC JRF (2000) & SLET (2000).
- Both the PhD’s were highly commended.
Teaching, Training and Research areas
- Organizational Design & Development
- Learning and Development
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Psychological Testing and Psychotherapeutics
- Behavioral, Cognitive & Social Psychology
Practice Areas
- Organizational Survey, Sampling and Reporting
- L & D based interventions
- DEI based interventions
- Hospital Management & Health Care Administration
- Psychometric assessment and Psychotherapy (and Counseling too)
- Behavioural, Cognitive & Social Psychology
Affiliation
- University of Mysore, Mysuru
- National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru
- JSS Medical College, Mysore
- Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru
- Institute of Health Management Research, Bengaluru
- Acharya Institutes, Bengaluru
Professional Body Membership
- Academy of International Business – AIB – Member.
- National Institute of Personnel Management – NIPM – Alumni & Life Member.
- National Human Resources Development Network – NHRD – Life Member.
- Indian Psychiatric Society – IPS – Life Member.
- Indian Psychiatric Society – IPS – South Zone – Life Member.
- Indian Association of Clinical Psychology – IACP – Professional Life Member.
Funded Research Projects & Consultancy Assignments
- Dimensions of blended teaching learning process in Higher Educational Institutions:
Development of knowledge, skill sets, attitudes and its implications for the Industry in
Karnataka State. The Duration is for 1 Year (2022- ).
- Formative Research to ascertain Feasibility, Acceptability, Barriers, and Enablers to
develop an effective delivery model for improving adoption and coverage of Eight
contact antenatal care in Primary Health care system in India. (as Co-Investigator).
The duration is for three years (2020-2024).
- Assessment of Job Satisfaction among JSW Employees (as Co-I). The duration was
for 6 months (Nov 2015 – March 2016). Funded by JSW, Ballari.
- Grading of ESI Hospitals (as Co-I). The duration was for 5 months (2009). Funded by
Ministry of Labour, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
- Increase in Female Birth Registration in Gulbarga District – An Exploration of the
Reasons and Impact of this Trend (as P-I). The duration was for 5 months (July –
December 2008). Funded by Plan India, New Delhi.
- Situation Analysis of Staffing, Roles, Responsibilities and Infrastructure regarding
Birth Registration in Seven districts of Karnataka State (as P – I). The duration was
for 5 months (January – August 2008). Funded by Plan India, New Delhi.
- Implementation of Universal Birth Registration in 8 Districts of Karnataka state (as P-
I). The duration was for 3 years (July 2006 to June 2009). Funded by Plan India and
Govt of Karnataka.
- Study of Manpower planning and Attrition among St Johns Employees (as Co-I). The
duration was for 5 months. (Sept 2007 to Jan 2008). Funded by St Johns National
Academy of Health Sciences, Bengaluru.
- Baseline evaluation of quality of care in secondary level hospitals in TN (as Co-I).
The duration was for 1 year (Nov 2006 to Oct 2007). Funded by TNHSP, Govt of TN
& The World Bank.
- Evaluation of St Johns Medical College Hospital (as Co-I). The duration was for 10
months (March – December 2006). Funded by St Johns National Academy of Health
Sciences, Bangalore.
- Rehabilitation of Mine workers in Sanguem, Goa (as Co-I). The duration was for One
year (2005-06). Funded by Goa Mineral Foundation.
- Assessment of Subjective wellbeing of Executives and Workers and its implications
(as Co-I). The duration was for One year (2001-02). Funded by Rane Madras Limited,
Mysore / Chennai
- A needs assessment study of adolescence education in Mysore District (as
Consultant). The duration was for One year (1999-2000). Funded by NCERT,
Government of India, New Delhi.
Development of knowledge, skill sets, attitudes and its implications for the Industry in
Karnataka State. The Duration is for 1 Year (2022- ).
develop an effective delivery model for improving adoption and coverage of Eight
contact antenatal care in Primary Health care system in India. (as Co-Investigator).
The duration is for three years (2020-2024).
for 6 months (Nov 2015 – March 2016). Funded by JSW, Ballari.
Ministry of Labour, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
Reasons and Impact of this Trend (as P-I). The duration was for 5 months (July –
December 2008). Funded by Plan India, New Delhi.
Birth Registration in Seven districts of Karnataka State (as P – I). The duration was
for 5 months (January – August 2008). Funded by Plan India, New Delhi.
I). The duration was for 3 years (July 2006 to June 2009). Funded by Plan India and
Govt of Karnataka.
duration was for 5 months. (Sept 2007 to Jan 2008). Funded by St Johns National
Academy of Health Sciences, Bengaluru.
The duration was for 1 year (Nov 2006 to Oct 2007). Funded by TNHSP, Govt of TN
& The World Bank.
months (March – December 2006). Funded by St Johns National Academy of Health
Sciences, Bangalore.
year (2005-06). Funded by Goa Mineral Foundation.
(as Co-I). The duration was for One year (2001-02). Funded by Rane Madras Limited,
Mysore / Chennai
Consultant). The duration was for One year (1999-2000). Funded by NCERT,
Government of India, New Delhi.
Training conducted – Faculty Development Program / Management Development
Program
- Faculty Training Program on “Research Methodology and Data Analysis”. Duration
was for 6 days, i.e., 26 th July to 31 st July 2022. - Faculty Development Program on “Revised NAAC Framework”. Duration was for 6
days, i.e., 21 st to 26 th September 2020. - Knowledge and Skills Development for a Faculty. Duration is 6 days (2016- till date).
- Total Quality Management for Faculty and Staff members. Duration is 2 days.
(Trainer). (2012- till date). - Quality Documentation Practices for Faculty and Staff members. Duration is for 2
days (Trainer) (2012 till date). - Office Etiquettes for Faculty and Staff of Educational Institutions. Duration is for 2
days. (Co-Trainer). Self-Financed Program, (2012 – till date). - Office Etiquettes for Administration and Technical Staff of Educational Institutions.
Duration is for 2 days. (Co-Trainer). Self-Financed Program, (2012 – till date). - How to enhance patient satisfaction. Duration is for two days. (Co-Trainer). Self-
Financed Program, (2007-13). - Assessment of Hospitals and Health Care Institution. (Co-Trainer). Funded by
TNHSP, Govt of TN and World Bank (2007-13). - Training in Recording and Documentation for Staff in Health Care Institutions. (Co-
Trainer). Funded by Plan India. (2008-09).
Invited as a Resource Person
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- Invited as Chairperson (for three sessions) to 2 nd International Conference on “Driving
Innovative Digital Transformation and Economic Sustainability”. Organized by CMR
University, 27 th and 28 th September 2024.
- Invited as Chairperson, to “International Conference Avant Garde-2017”. Organized
by Seshadripuram First Grade College, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, on 7th October 2017.
- Invited as Chairperson. International Conference on “Latest Trends in Engineering
and Management” on 10th–12th Sept 2013.Technical session Chairperson. SIET
Tumkur.
- Invited as Chairperson. National Conference on “Innovative Management Strategies
to Tackle Global Economic Crisis – India’s preparedness”. 7th & 8th June 2013. JSS
ATE, Bengaluru.
- Invited as Chairperson. National conference on “Innovative Practices in
Management” on 9th November 2012, as a Chief Guest and Technical session
Chairperson. SIET, Tumkur. November 2012.
- Worked as Editorial Coordinator (2000-2002) for Indian Journal of Psychological
Medicine and its News Letter.
- Invited as Chairperson (for three sessions) to 2 nd International Conference on “Driving
Innovative Digital Transformation and Economic Sustainability”. Organized by CMR
University, 27 th and 28 th September 2024. - Invited as Chairperson, to “International Conference Avant Garde-2017”. Organized
by Seshadripuram First Grade College, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, on 7th October 2017. - Invited as Chairperson. International Conference on “Latest Trends in Engineering
and Management” on 10th–12th Sept 2013.Technical session Chairperson. SIET
Tumkur. - Invited as Chairperson. National Conference on “Innovative Management Strategies
to Tackle Global Economic Crisis – India’s preparedness”. 7th & 8th June 2013. JSS
ATE, Bengaluru. - Invited as Chairperson. National conference on “Innovative Practices in
Management” on 9th November 2012, as a Chief Guest and Technical session
Chairperson. SIET, Tumkur. November 2012. - Worked as Editorial Coordinator (2000-2002) for Indian Journal of Psychological
Medicine and its News Letter.
Significant Publications (in Journals)
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- Urs, GB & D’Souza L (2021). Assessment of Depression in Headache patients:
Influence of secondary variables. International Journal of Psychosocial
Rehabilitation, Vol 5, Issue 1, 69-80. DoI: 10.37200/IJPR/V25I1/PR310006. - Urs, GB & D’Souza L (2021). A comparative study of Anxiety among Headache
patients: Influence of secondary variables. International Journal of Psychosocial
Rehabilitation, Vol 25, Issue 1, 57-68. DoI : 10.37200/IJPR/V25I1/PR310005. - Urs GB & Bagali MM (2019). HR Students Perspective on HR Education in B-
Schools: Redundancy in HR subjects. International Journal of Research and
Analytical Review, Special Issue, May, Vol 6, Issue 4, 101-118. - Urs GB & Bagali MM (2019). HR Academicians Perspective: HR Education in B-
Schools. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Vol 6, Issue 4,
218-239. - Urs GB & Bagali MM (2019). HR Education, HR Students perception and need for
paradigm shift; An Analysis of B-School perspective. Journal of Emerging
Technologies and Innovative Research, Vol 6, Issue 2, 85-97. - Urs GB & Bagali MM (2018). HR Education and Corporate Expectations: A
paradigm shift in content, approach and methodology. International Journal of
Advanced & Innovative Research, Vol 5, Issue 4, (XII), 111 – 126. - Bagali MM & GB Urs (2016). Towards Restructuring the HR Education methodology
and pedagogical approach: HR Academician perspective from B-Schools.
International Journal of Research in Management, Economics and Commerce, Vol 06,
Issue 10, 40-50. - Bagali MM & GB Urs (2016). HR Education in B schools, HR Students perspectives
and Areas and Levels of HR Students’ Satisfaction: Need to look at Relevance to
Corporate Expectations. International Journal of Research in IT, Management and
Engineering, Vol 06, Issue 10, 7-19. - Urs GB & Bagali MM (2015). HR Students perspectives on HR Education in B-
Schools. International Journal of Business & Administration Research Review, Vol 1,
Issue 2, 120 – 127. - Urs GB & Bagali MM (2015). HR Education in B-
Schools: Perception of HR Students. Pariprashna, Vol 1, Issue 1, 140 – 149. - D’Souza, L, & Urs, G.B. & Jayaraj R (2008). Relationship between Shyness guidance
needed among adolescents. Journal of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Vol
34, No 2, 317-322. - D’Souza, L, & Urs, G.B. (2007). Assessment of Shyness among adolescent students
studying in rural and urban areas: Influence of gender and age. Asia Pacific review of
Rural and Tribal Issues. Vol 1, 10-14. - D’Souza, L, Urs GB, & Siddegowda, YS (2005). A comparative study of
occupational stress among executives, managers and engineers. Pakistan Journal of
Psychological Research. 20, 15-20 - D’Souza, L, Urs GB & Ramaswamy C (2002). Relationship of Self Esteem with
Shyness, Personality and Academic Achievements in High School Students. Artha
Journal of Social Sciences, Vol 1, No 2, 228 – 234. - D’Souza, L, Nikilish, V., Roy A T., & Urs, G.B. (2001). Shyness, self esteem, dental
disharmony and orthodontic treatment. Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology. 28, 56-
60. - D’Souza, L, & Urs, G.B. (2001). Effect of Shyness on adjustment among high school
students. Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research. 16, 85-94. - Guptha, R.A., Joseph, R., Urs., G. B., D’souza, L. (2001). Assessment of Psychiatric
morbidity among Hansen’s diseases and other dermatological disease patients: An
Indian perspective. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 24, 39-46. - D’Souza, L, Urs, G.B., & Sudhakar, J. (2000). Assessment of self esteem: Its
influence on shyness, personality and academic achievement on high school students.
Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology, 30, 78-82. - Siddegowda, Y.S., Urs, G.B., & D’Souza, L. (2000). Assessment of vulnerability to
major medical and psychiatric illnesses: A study of Executives, Managers and
Engineers. Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology, 27, 129-133. - D’Souza, L &. Urs, G.B., Sudhakar, J. (2000). Assessment of Shyness: Its influence
on Personality and academic achievement on high school students. Indian Journal of
Clinical Psychology, 27, 286-289. - Siddegowda, Y.S., Urs, G.B., & D’Souza, L. (2000). Coping strategies among
Executives, Managers and Engineers. Organizational Management. XVI, 10-15. - Urs, G.B., D’Souza, L., Kumar, G. V., & Singh, M. (1997). A study of presumptive
stress among cancer patients. Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology, 24, 131-135.
- Urs, GB & D’Souza L (2021). Assessment of Depression in Headache patients:
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International Conference proceedings (paper presentations/publication)
- Urs GB (2018). “HR Education and Corporate expectations: A paradigm shift in
content, approach and methodology”. A Paper presented in the second prime (AC
working group) International Conference, Organized by CBSMS, Bengaluru
University, on 29th September 2018. - Urs, GB (2016). “HR Academicians perspectives on HR Education in B-schools”. A
paper presented and published in the International Conference of Management
Education and Practices. Conducted by CBSMS, Bangalore University. - Urs, GB (2015). “HR Education in B-schools: Perception of HR students”. A paper
presented and published in the International Conference on “Rescripting India’s
Growth Story”, conducted by Jain University, Bengaluru. - Urs GB & Shiva Prasad R (2006). “A study of the factors influencing the loss of
traditional sports in Mandya District”. A paper presented and published in the
International conference of Sports and Physical Education, Manipal University,
Manipal. - Siddegowda YS & GB Urs (2005). “Child labor in India: Present status and future
prospects: A case study of Karnataka state”. A paper presented and published in the
17th APSWC, Tokyo. Japan. - Ramisetty J & Urs GB (2005). Alcohol, Drug Use & Sexual behavior among college
students: Need for 3rd Sector intervention. A paper presented and published in the IV
ISTR, Asia Pacific Regional Conference, Bangalore - Rao T.S.S., Vasumathy, S., Urs, GB., Guptha,R.A., Rajesh R., & Sanjay P. (2001).
“An epidemiological study of desire disorders in women”. A paper presented and
published in the 15th World Conference on Sexology, Paris, France. - Rao T.S.S., Vasumathy, S., Urs, GB., Guptha, R.A., Rajesh R., & Sanjay P. (2001).
“A study of sexual practices in general population”. A paper presented and published
in the 15th World Conference on Sexology, Paris, France.
National Conference proceedings (paper presentations/publication) - Urs GB (2019). “HR Academicians perspectives on HR Education in B-schools”. A
paper presented in a National conference titled “AIGS Business Conclave – 2019,
organized by Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies, on 8th April 2019. - Urs GB (2019). “HR students’ perspectives on HR Education in B-schools:
Redundancy in HR Subjects”. A paper presented in the 4th National Conference on
“HR-360 – Talent, Technology and Ideas”, conference organized by Jain University,
on 28th February 2019. - Urs GB (2016). “HR Practitioner’s perspectives on HR Education in B Schools:
Insights”. A paper presented and published in the national conference on “Changing
role of HRM: Strategic opportunities and challenges”, conducted by Jain University,
Bengaluru in March 2016. - Urs GB (2016). “HR Academicians perception of HR Education in B-schools”. A
paper presented and published in the national conference on “Disruptive Innovations
in Businesses – Lessons for Industry and B-schools” organized by Reva University,
Bengaluru, in January 2016 - Urs GB (2015): “HR Education in B-Schools: Perception of HR Academicians”. A
paper presented in Research Conference titled “Research Retreat: Exploring
Pathways, Unlocking Ideas”, organized by Jain University, Bengaluru on 31st January
and 1st February 2015. - Bhanuprakash, R, Urs GB, Mohan A (2004). “Alopecia Areata: A psycho –
dermatological study”. A paper presented and published in the Annual National
Conference of Dermatologists, Indian Dermatological Society Mumbai, May 2004. - Rao T.S.S., Guptha, R.A., Urs. G B, Marutham, P., & Basavaraj M. (2000). A study
on sexual functioning in Schizophrenics on Olanzapine. A paper presented and
published in the National Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society, (ANCIPS) Poona. - Urs, G.B., & Siddegowda, Y.S., DSouza, L. (2000). Occupational stress among
Executives, Managers and Engineers. A paper presented and published in the Annual
National Conference of Indian Society of Professional Social Work, Mysore.
Participated in the National Conferences / Workshops - Participated in National Conference titled “Innovation in Education for a Competent
Industry”. Organized by CII, Mysore chapter, on 15 and 16th March 2019. - Participated in “Helping our students get through college”. 5-day skill enhancement
program for Faculty and administrators of Higher Education Institutions. Organized
by GAT, from 21st to 25th January 2019, Bengaluru. - Participated in National workshop titled “New approach to the Revised Assessment
and Accreditation of NAAC”. Organized by GAT, Bengaluru on 4th January 2019. - Participated in a National Conference titled “Indian Higher Education – Challenges of
Quality and Brand Building”. Organized by EPSFI, India on 24th November 2018. - Participated in a National Conference titled “Engendering Technological Excellence
in Higher Education”. National conference organized by Krista Jayanthi College,
Bengaluru, on 19 and 20th January 2017.
