Achievements – samskrati.com

Recent Highlights

Staying active in research,
education, and community engagement

With 20 years of multicultural teaching experience, Dr. Gulvady specialises in creating learning environments where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive whilst maintaining their cultural authenticity. Her teaching philosophy centres on Cultural Respect, Student-Centred Learning, and building bridges between global perspectives and local identities.

Latest Recognition

Distinguished Researcher Award 2024
University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Salalah
Recognized for contributions to research and commitment to multicultural education excellence over nearly two decades in Oman’s higher education system.

For further information:
‪Samskrati Gulvady‬ – ‪Google Scholar‬‬‬‬‬
ORCID: 0000-0003-4321–8838

Recent Publications

“The role of artificial intelligence and chatbots in customer engagement in tourism” (February 2025)
Published in: Exploring AI and Consumer Decision-Making in Tourism and Marketing, IGI Global
“Mediating Role of Human Behaviour in Societal Influences on Environmental Sustainability” (December 2024)
ESESD-2024 Conference Proceedings, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
“Challenges of the artform of Harikatha as a medium of communication” (January 2025)
Published in Arpane collection, Harikatha Parishat, India (in Kannada)

Current Research

“Opportunities and challenges towards achieving sustainability and economic renaissance of Oman Vision 2040“
Principal Investigator | Funded by Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Oman
Ongoing research examining the ‘Origin Oman’ campaign and its role in supporting the Sultanate’s sustainable development goals. This project combines my expertise in communication studies with national development priorities.

Recent Academic Milestone

Masters in Indian Knowledge Systems (2024)
Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge Systems, India
Completed advanced studies in traditional knowledge systems, further enhancing my ability to bridge ancient wisdom with contemporary educational approaches.

Why Work with me?

Honorary Director
DISHA EduCare and Business Consultancy, Karnataka, India (2023-present)
Continuing commitment to educational development and community service, supporting initiatives that bridge educational opportunities across geographical boundaries.

Recent Contributions

Invited Lecture: “Challenges for the art of Harikatha as a means of communication”
Harikatha Conference, Mangalore, India (January 2025)
Explored how traditional art forms can integrate modern technology to reach younger audiences whilst preserving cultural authenticity.

Blog & Insights

Coming Soon: Regular insights on intercultural communication, multicultural education, and cultural heritage preservation.
Topics I’m currently exploring:
Digital preservation of oral traditions
Building cultural bridges in online learning environments
Traditional knowledge systems in modern curricula
Environmental communication across cultures

What’s Next?

Always Learning, Always Growing
Currently developing new research collaborations focused on digital heritage preservation and exploring innovative approaches to multicultural education in post-pandemic learning environments.
Interested in collaborating or learning more about any of these projects? I’d love to hear from you. EMAIL samskrati@gmail.com