About

A man of leadership

Vasudev Das has a Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences (AMDS) from Walden University, Minneapolis, USA. Dr. Das is a consummate scholar-practitioner of Leadership and Organizational Change (LOC). Dr. Das has authored over 35 publications in international peer-reviewed journals and has extensive experience integrating spiritual technologies with management science. His recent Best Presentation Award-winning research at the World Academy of Science, Engineering, and Technology conference in London is Sonic Therapeutic Intervention for Preventing Financial Fraud. On March 29, 2025, he single-handedly presented five research papers at the International Conference on Business, Management, and Finance in Oxford, United Kingdom. Dr. Das’ research interests include kleptocracy de-escalation, leading change, and sonic therapeutic intervention.

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Some of his publications in academic and peer-reviewed journals include:

  • Comparative study of Kotter’s and Hiatt’s (ADKAR) change models
  • De-escalation strategies for COVID-19 related fraud (forthcoming)
  • De-escalation strategies for kleptocracy in Nigeria’s oil sector
  • Synergic Thinking Approach to Spirituality Oriented Organizational Leadership
  • Succession planning strategies in faith-based-nonprofits: A comparative case study

Curriculum Vitae

Research Interests

  • Endogenous and exogenous factors affecting organizational leadership
  • Self-control and organizational leadership
  • Social justice and sonic therapeutic intervention
  • Race and general happiness

Education

  • Ph.D., Applied Management and Decision Sciences (AMDS), Leadership and Organizational Change (LOC), Walden University, USA.
  • M.Ed.Phil., Critical and Creative Thinking (CACT), AICCACCOI, Enugu, Nigeria; Affiliated with the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children (IAPC), Montclair State University, USA.

Work Experience

  • Manager, Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, Nigeria, 2 International Airport Road, Lagos, Nigeria, 1985-1987.
  • President, ISKCON Lagos, 2 International Airport Road, Lagos, Nigeria, 1987-1990.
  • Regional Director, ISKCON Nigeria, 2 International Airport Road, Lagos,  Nigeria, 1990-1991.
  • Director, Academic Outreach Program, ISKCON Nigeria, 2 International Airport Road, Lagos, Nigeria, 1992-1999.
  • Coordinator, Castalia: Ibadan journal of multidisciplinary studies. Apt. 97, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2001-2003.
  • Coordinator, Institute for Applied Spiritual Technology, UIPO Box 9996, Ibadan, Nigeria, 1999-2004.
  • Guest Lecturer, Department of Philosophy, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria, 2000-2004.
  • Director, Academic Outreach Program, ISKCON of New Jersey, 100 Jacksonville Rd., Towaco, New Jersey 07082, USA, 2006-2008.
  • Chairman, Editorial Board, Bhaktivedanta Book Trust – Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2009 – 2010.

Professional Associations

  • Academy of Management (AOM)
  • International Political Science Association (IPSA)
  • International Studies Association (ISA – West)
  • International Leadership Association (ILA)
  • National Social Science Association (NSSA)

Awards & Honors

  • International Award of Excellence, ISKCON Sridham Mayapur, Mayapur, India, 2003.