With over 10 years of professional experience spanning both academia and industry he holds a Ph.D. from IIT Madras, specializing in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management. His research interests primarily revolve around Human-Technology interface issues in learning, specifically focusing on learner dynamics at both the individual and group levels. His educational background includes a graduation in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, followed by two post-graduate degrees, both in Management and Sociology.Commencing his professional journey as an HR Executive at Oracle India Private Limited, Bengaluru, he transitioned to academia in 2014. Accumulating over 8 years of teaching experience, he has served as an Assistant Professor at institutions including XIME, Kochi, and Union Christian College, Aluva. Furthermore, Dr. Rahul has made significant contributions as an adjunct/visiting faculty member, teaching various subjects within the HR domain, at institutions such as AMITY Global Business School (Kochi), Adi Shankara Business School (Kalady), Kochi Business School, and Providence School of Business (Chengannur) In addition to his academic pursuits, he undertakes freelance training assignments focusing on areas such as Foundations of Individual Behavior and Art-integrated learning. As a motivational speaker, he has engaged with over 30 CBSE schools across Kerala since 2022. He has additionally partnered with several institutes as a resource person, leading sessions for Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), Management Development Programs (MDPs), and Orientation programs. Notable engagements include contributing to the National Commission for Women's (NCW) project conducted by IIT Madras at Sree Sankara College, Kalady, as well as facilitating orientation programs at TKM College of Engineering and Lourde Mata Institute of Management, among others.Over a span of 15 years since 2009, he has demonstrated his multifaceted talents as a Playback Singer, Music Composer, and Director. Throughout his illustrious musical journey, he has actively participated in various TV musical shows. Notably, in 2009, he secured the first runner-up title at the renowned TV reality show, Asianet Idea Star Singer.

Education

• 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

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

Workshop 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.