Educational Qualification

• Ph.D. (OB & HR), from DoMS, IIT Madras
• PGDM (HR & Marketing) from St. Josephs Institute of Management (SJIM), Bengaluru
• MA (Sociology), from IGNOU
• PGDHRM, from Annamalai University
• B. Tech (EIE), from Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Kochi

Work Experience (Research /Teaching)

• Adjunct/ Visiting faculty, Providence School of Business, Chengannur, Kerala, India
• Adjunct/ Visiting faculty, Adi Sankara Business School, Kalady, Kerala, India
• Adjunct/ Visiting faculty, Kochi Business School, Edachira, Kochi, Kerala, India
• Assistant Professor, Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Kochi, Kerala, India
• Assistant Professor, Union Christian College, Aluva, Kochi, India
• Adjunct/ Visiting faculty, Amity Global Business School, Kochi, Kerala
• Adjunct/ Visiting faculty, Union Christian College, Aluva, Kerala, India
• HR Executive, Oracle India Private Limited, Bengaluru, India

Area of Interest (Research /Teaching)

• Human-technology interface in learning
•  Learning paradigms
•  Learner motives & learner psyche
• Qualitative research in HR & OB

Journal Publication

• Lexman, R.R., Baral, R. and Aboobaker, N. (2024), "Psycho-social drivers influencing the adoption of asynchronous EdTech tools: a gendered perspective", International Journal of Educational Management, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJEM-12-2023-0594  , (ABDC-B, Scopus Q2)
• Lexman, R.R., Krishnan, G., Baral, R. and Thomas, S.C. (2024), "Navigating the digital classroom: a qualitative content analysis of MOOC discourses in Indian e-newspapers", Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society, Vol. 22 No. 4, pp. 494-516. https://doi.org/10.1108/JICES-03-2023-0027  (ABDC-B, Scopus Q1)
• Lexman, R.R. and Baral, R., (2024). “Digital twins in MOOCs: exploring ways to enhance interactivity”. Development and Learning in Organizations: An International Journal, Vol. 38 No.4, pp.23-26. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-04-2023-0091  (ABDC-C, Scopus Q3)
• Lexman, R. R., and Baral, R. (2023). “Video-conferencing applications for educational continuity: an inquiry towards building institutional resilience”. Development and Learning in Organizations: An International Journal, Vol.37 No.2, pp.18-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-01-2022-0030  (ABDC-C, Scopus Q3)
• Lexman, R. and Baral, R. (2022). “Student perceptions influencing MOOC enrolment in Higher Education Institutions: An IQA perspective”. International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, Vol.18 No.1, pp.86-106. (ABDC-C)
• Lexman, R.R., John, J. and Friedler, A., (2020). “Campus-IL: Enhancing teachers' learning experience”. South Asian Journal of Management, Vol.27 No.2, pp.189-216. (ABDC-C)
• Lexman, R.R and Panda, B.P. (2020), “Zoom in on Zomato: The Road ahead”, Indian Journal of Training and Development.Vol.50 No.1.
• Lexman, R.R., Nair, V.S., Mahapatra, L. and Kumari, M. (2019). Into the world of MOOCs. Indian Journal of Training and Development. Vol.49 No.4, pp.47-51

Newspaper Articles

• Lexman, R.R. and Baral. R. (2020). “Setting the synchronous stage: What will be the New normal in learning?” edex, The New Indian Express, https://www.edexlive.com/opinion/2020/jun/03/setting-the-synchronous-stage-what-will-be-the-new-normal-in-learning-12404.html
• Lexman, R.R. and Baral. R. (2020). “How they are making it work: leveraging technology to build collaborative workspaces”, edex, The New Indian Express, https://www.edexlive.com/opinion/2020/jul/22/how-theyre-making-it-work-leveraging-technology-to-build-collaborative-workspaces-13435.html
• Lexman, R.R. Thomas, S.T., Pohekar, P. and Doshi, H. (2019). "What is your Learning style?". edex, The New Indian Express, https://epaper.newindianexpress.com/m5/2464980/Edex-Kerala/16-12-2019#dual/14/1

Paper Presentation

• Lexman, R.R. (2024). “Campus-IL’s micro-credentials for professional development: A B-School perspective”, IMC International Research Conference 2024, XLRI Jamshedpur, India, September 20, 2024.
• Lexman, R. R., Krishna, A., Sam, M.P. (2024). “Learner engagement and enjoyment in business simulation games: An experimental design exploring task difficulty and facilitator support. IMC International Research Conference 2024, XLRI Jamshedpur, India, September 20, 2024.
• Soumyaja, D., Krishna, A. and Lexman, R.R. (2024). “Examining integrity-based trust on bullying and employee silence: An experimental causal chain study”. India Management Research Conference 2024, IIM Ahmedabad, India, December 8, 2024.
• Lexman, R.R., Baral, R. and Aboobaker, N. (2023). Examining the role of psycho-social motivators on MOOC adoption: Moderating effect of gender. 83rd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AOM), Boston, MA, USA.
• Lexman, R.R., and Baral, R. (2022). Video-conferencing applications for facilitation of educational continuity: An Indian perspective towards building institutional resilience. 4th Annual Aston India Centre for Applied Research Conference, Aston University, Birmingham, UK.
• Lexman, R.R., and Baral, R. (2018). Learning beyond boundaries through MOOCs:  A study on factors influencing learner’s intention towards adoption, usage and continuance’. Conference on Excellence in Research & Education (CERE), IIM Indore.
• Lexman, R.R., and Baral, R. (2018). Use of MOOCs as strategic training tool to enhance job performance: An Indian industry perspective. International Conference on “5S”, Dept. of Management Studies, Pondicherry University, India

Workshops / Training Attended

• Participant- Three-day International Workshop "Theory Development and Testing in Social Science Research”, DDU KAUSHAL Kendra, Cochin University of Science and Technology. (August 29^th - 31st, 2022)
• Participant- FDP- “Fundamentals of Data Analysis & Reporting for Research and Publication” Module 1, IIMK Campus (June 10^th-15th, 2019)
• Participant- FDP- “Fundamentals of Data Analysis & Reporting for Research and Publication” Module 2, IIMK Campus (July 22^nd – 27^th, 2019)
• Participant- FDP- “Research Methodology in Social Sciences”, Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras (January 2^nd – 7^th, 2017)

Workshops / Training Organised

• Resource Person- “Learning for LIFE”, Sahrdaya Institute of Management Studies, Kodakara (July 24, 2024)
• Coaching the Future: From a Custodian to a Mentor – St. Michael's School, Alappuzha (June 21, 2024)
• Resource person- “Learning for LIFE” – Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology (September 2, 2024)
• Resource person- “Career Compass” – Career Launcher, Trivandrum, September 29, 2024
• Resource person- “VUCA Leadership”, for MDP conducted for BPCL held at Rajagiri Business School (January 23, 2025)

Professional Memberships

• Life member, Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD), Kochi Chapter

Awards And Achievements

• Recipient of the Rajagiri Research Award for research publication (2024-25)
• 1st Runner up- ‘MANTHAN-2020’, A National level, unique innovation challenge for B-Schools, UN Global Compact Network India (UNGCNI) (November 27, 2020)
• Best Research Paper Award- Berchman’s National Conference, co-sponsored by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kochi (February 16, 2018)
• Silver Medal- HR specialization, PGDM- SJIM, Bengaluru (2013)

Administrative Roles

• Faculty Coordinator – Student Activities & Inflore (2024-25)
• Batch Coordinator – 2024-’26 PGDM