Dr. Harish Kumar is a distinguished academician and tourism expert, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the School of Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Management, Central University of Himachal Pradesh. With a Ph.D. in Tourism Administration and Management H.P.U. Shimla, his research focuses on tourist shopping behavior, rural tourism, and sustainable tourism development.

Have experience in research and the tourism industry. Dr. Harish Kumar has held key positions, including HoD & Coordinator of MBA Tourism and Hospitality Management at Himachal Pradesh Technical University. He is also holding the position of assistant director( additional charge) at centre of distance and online education. He has also contributed significantly to research as a Member of Editorial Boards for various university publications.

Dr. Harish Kumar has extensive experience in conducting research on diverse tourism-related topics, including consumer behavior, sustainable tourism policies, and local artisan promotion. His scholarly work has been published in esteemed international journals, covering themes such as women's empowerment in tourism, homestay tourism in Himachal Pradesh, and tourism marketing strategies.

Beyond teaching and research, he has played a pivotal role in organizing capacity-building programs, national seminars, and faculty development workshops. An active contributor to policy discussions, Dr. Harish Kumar has presented papers at national and international conferences, reinforcing his status as a thought leader in tourism studies. His expertise in consumer behavior, tourism marketing, and travel agency operations makes him a respected figure in academia and industry.