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)

Role: Assistant Professor

• XAVIER INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, Kochi, Kerala, India (June 2018- February 2021)

• UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, Aluva, Kochi, India, (September 2015 –June 2017)

Role: Adjunct/ Visiting faculty

• PROVIDENCE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Chengannur, Kerala, India (April-June 2022)

• ADI SANKARA BUSINESS SCHOOL, Kalady, Kerala, India (Nov 2021-March 2022)

• KOCHI BUSINESS SCHOOL, Edachira, Kochi, Kerala, India (May 2021-August 2021)

• AMITY GLOBAL BUSINESS SCHOOL, Kochi, Kerala, India (Jan 2015-June 2017)

• UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, Aluva, Kerala, India (Sept 2014 -Aug 2015)

  Role: HR Executive

• ORACLE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, Bengaluru, India (May 2013 –September 2014)

Journal Publication

• 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
• Lexman, R. R., and Baral, R. (2023). Digital twins in MOOCs: exploring ways to enhance interactivity. Development and Learning in Organizations: An International Journal, (Ahead of print) (Indexed in ABDC-C, & Scopus)
• 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, 37(2), 18-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-01-2022-0030 (Indexed in ABDC-C, & Scopus)
• 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, 18(1), 86-106. ((Indexed in ABDC-C)
• Lexman, R.R., John, J. and Friedler, A., 2020. Campus-IL: Enhancing teachers' learning experience. South Asian Journal of Management, 27(2), pp.189-216. ((Indexed in ABDC-C)
• Lexman, R.R and Panda, B.P. (2020), Zoom in on Zomato: The Road ahead [Case Study] Indian Journal of Training and Development.50(1).
• Lexman, R.R., Nair, V.S., Mahapatra, L. and Kumari, M. (2019). Into the world of MOOCs. Indian Journal of Training and Development. 49(4), 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, December). "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., 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

• Attended a three-day international workshop between 29-31 August 2022, on "Theory Development and Testing in Social Science Research”, organized by DDU KAUSHAL Kendra, Cochin University of Science and Technology.
• Attended two one-week FDPs: Module 1 & 2 on “Fundamentals of Data Analysis & Reporting for Research and Publication”, held at IIMK Campus during June 10 – 15, 2019 and July 22 – 27, 2019.
• Attended a one-week FDP/Workshop on “Research Methodology in Social Sciences” organized by the Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras, during 02–07 January 2017.

Awards And Achievements

• Secured the 1st Runner up title for ‘MANTHAN-2020’, A National level, unique innovation challenge for B-Schools, organized by the UN Global Compact Network India (UNGCNI), held on November 27, 2020.
• Secured the ‘Best Research Paper Award’ at the Berchman’s National Conference, co-sponsored by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, held at Kochi on February 16, 2018. 
• Secured the silver medal in HR specialization for PGDM from SJIM, Bengaluru, in 2013.
• Winner at the Inter-collegiate musical events hosted by IIM Kozhikode & IIM Bangalore (2012)
• Recipient of the 1st Runner-up title at ASIANET IDEA STAR SINGER (Musical TV reality show) in the year 2009.
• Prize winner at the Mahatma Gandhi University Youth Festival, Kerala, India for the events: Classical Music (2009), and Light Music (2008).
• Recipient of the “Kalaprathibha” title at the All-Kerala CBSE youth festival (State level and District level) in the year 2002.