Presentations

Conference Presentations

  • Das, V. (2022). Strategies for transformative change in post-pandemic era. Presented at the 5th International Conference on Research in Business, Management, and Economics, 8-10 April 2022, Paris, France.
  • Das, V. (2021). Understanding embryology in promoting peace leadership. Presented at ICGPS007 2021: XV. International Conference on Global Peace and Security, 22-23 July, Berlin, Germany.
  • Das, V. (2021). Understanding the Value of Sonic Therapeutic Intervention in Fraud Prevention. Presented at ICFCPC001 2021: XV. International Conference on Financial Crime Prevention and Control, 28-29 June 2021, London, United Kingdom.
  • Das, V. (2020). De-escalation strategies for COVID-19 financial fraud. Presented at the 3rd International Conference on Research in Business, Management, and Economics, 27-29 November 2020, Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
  • “Women empowerment and sustainability.” Presented at Faculty of Medicine, Rosario National University (Universidad Nacional de Rosario), Argentina, August 28, 2015.
  • “Sex and the leadership crisis.” Presented at the 1st Information Network on Religious Movements (INFORM) anniversary conference, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), London, UK, January 31 – February 2, 2014.
  • “Sonic therapeutic intervention and self-control.” Presented at Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rothak, India, May 2, 2013.
  • “Vedantic views on planetary consciousness.” Presented at the 9th International Conference of the Chief Justices of the World: Global Symposium on Planetary Consciousness, Lucknow, India, December 12-15, 2008.
  • “Why is trust so hard to achieve in management?” Presentation at Harvard Business School WorkingKnowledge seminar, July 5, 2012, article number 95. url: https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/why-is-trust-so-hard-to-achieve-in-management
  • “How ethical can we be?” Presentation at Harvard Business School – Working Knowledge seminar, May 5, 2011, Article (comment number) 31. url: https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/how-ethical-can-we-be
  • “Blind spots: We are not as ethical as we think.” Presentation at Harvard Business School – Working Knowledge seminar, April 20, 2011, Article (comment number) 12. url: https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/blind-spots-were-not-as-ethical-as-we-think
  • “Synergic thinking approach to spirituality-based organizational leadership for social transformation.” Presented at the 2nd International Conference on Integrating Spirituality and Organizational Leadership, University of Pondicherry, Pondicherry, India, February 9-12, 2009.
  • “Are followers about to get their due?” Presentation at Harvard Business School – Working Knowledge seminar, July 3, 2008, Article (comment number) 52. url: https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/are-followers-about-to-get-their-due
  • “Why don’t managers think deeply?” Presentation at Harvard Business School – Working Knowledge seminar, June 6, 2008, Article (comment number) 55. url: https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/why-dont-managers-think-deeply
  • “Strategies for awakening planetary consciousness: Towards a terror free social order.” Presented at the Human Condition Series: 2nd Annual International Multidisciplinary Conference on “Terror,” Laurentian University, Barrie Ontario, Canada, May 2-3, 2008.
  • “Presidency and requital epistemology: Vedantic perspective.” Presented at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Human Rights, Individualism and Globalization, Bethany College, West Virginia, USA, April 10-12, 2008.
  • “Does judgement trump experience?” Presentation at Harvard Business School – Working Knowledge seminar, January 3, 2008, Article (comment number) 82. url: https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/does-judgment-trump-experience
  • “Resolving religious crisis for sustainable democracy in Nigeria.” Presented at the Center for Studies on New Religions (CESNUR) International Conference, San Diego, California, July 13-16, 2006. url: http://www.cesnur.org/2006/sd_das.htm
  • “Self-restraint and Nigeria’s development: An ethical inquiry.” Presented at the New York State Political Science Association (NYSPSA) annual conference, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Manhattan, New York, April 21-22, 2006.
  • “Women’s self-restraint for national transformation: Vedic approach.” Presented at the Southwestern Social Science Association (SSSA) annual conference, San Antonio, Texas, April 12-15, 2006.
  • “Self-restraint and national development.” Presented at North Carolina Political Science Association (NCPSA) 35th annual conference, High Point University, March 30, 2006.
  • “Endogenous and exogenous factors affecting probity in governance in sub-Sahara Africa.” Presented at the International Studies Association (ISA – West) annual conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, September 30 – October 1, 2005.
  • “Mediation, ‘SPIRIT’ and adjudication: Towards effective management of conflict.” Presented at the 47th conference of the Western Social Science Association, Albuquerque – New Mexico, USA, April 13-16, 2005.
  • “The politics of social stability for sustainable democracy in Nigeria: The CCACT approach.” Presented at the Pennsylvania Political Science Association, The Pennsylvania State University – Capital Campus, Middletown, Pennsylvania, April 1-2, 2005.
  • “Politics of caring thinking for economic and social reconstruction in Nigeria.” Presented at the First Global conference on Politics and Ethics: An Interdisciplinary Exploration of Contemporary Issues, University of South Mississippi, Long Beach, USA, April 2005.
  • “Synergic thinking approach to leadership and the role of belief system in national reformation.” Presented at the 34th North Carolina Political Science Association annual conference, Chavis University Center, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, USA, March 18-19, 2005.
  • “Factors affecting the African child’s right to inquire.” Presented at the 1st Global Conference on Philosophy with Children: Transdisciplinary Perspectives, Mansfield College, Oxford, United Kingdom, November 2004.
  • “Kleptomaniacs and Nigeria’s political destiny.” Presented at Georgia Political Science Association annual conference, Savannah, Georgia, November 2004.

Selected Presentations and Invited Talks

  • Das, V. (2023). Leading change for higher performance in academia and research. Presented at Teerthanker University on 15 February 2023, Moradabad, India.
  • Das, V. (2023). Mind management for sustainable success. Presented at the Indian Institute of Technology, on February 3, 2023, Kharagpur, India.
  • Das, V. (2023). Sonic therapeutic intervention for high job performance. Presented at BIOCON (India’s Leader in Bio Pharmacy) on 27 January 2023, Bengaluru, India.
  • Das, V. (2023). Sonic therapeutic intervention for mental health. Presented at Rajarajeshwari Medical College on January 28, 2023, Bengaluru, India.
  • Das, V. (2023). Self-leadership for career growth. Presented at SJB Institute of Technology on January 24,  2023, Bengaluru, India.
  • Das, V. (2023). Sonic therapeutic intervention for preventing financial fraud: A phenomenological study. Presented at the Indian Institute of Science on January 29, 2023, in Bengaluru, India.
  • Das, V. (2022). Sonic therapeutic intervention for self-leadership. Presented at India Institute of Technology (IIT)), on 28 October 2022, Kharagpur, India.
  • “Moral judgement and professional practice.” All India Institute of Medical Sciences (University Teaching Hospital), New Delhi, India, March 31, 2019.
  • “Balancing work with spirituality.” All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, February 10, 2019.
  • “Self-recognition and sustainable relationship.” Presented at George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA, September 27, 2018.
  • “The benefits of doing the highest welfare work.”  All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, March 18, 2018.
  • “Sonic therapy for sustainable peace.” Presented at Zagreb, Croatia, Oct. 7, 2015.
  • “Moral reasoning for a sustainable future.” Presented at Zagreb, Croatia, Oct. 6, 2015.
  • “Moral reasoning and self-leadership.” Presented at Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom. Oct. 8, 2015.
  • “The gunas and human behavior.” Presented at Birmingham University, United Kingdom, Oct 10, 2015.
  • “Spiritual leadership and self-motivation.” Presented at Cakovec, Croatia, Oct. 5, 2015.
  • “Self-control and organizational leadership.” Presented at the Faculty of Management, University of South Africa, 2015.
  • “Religion and social justice.” Interview with Sanctum: The Undergraduate Journal of Religion, Columbia University, December 29, 2010.
  • “Seeking spiritual solutions to global problems: Lessons from vedic philosophy.” Faculty lecture, Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Nigeria, June 2010.
  • “Synergic thinking approach to leadership and the role of belief system in national reformation.” Presented at the African Thinkers University, Enugu, Nigeria, March 18, 2005.