Dr. Sameer Koranne is a Professor and HoD at Sinhgad Institute of HMCT, Lonavala; has Ph.D. in Hotel Management from RTM Nagpur University. He has acquired degrees of BHMCT, MTM and M.Sc., HTM. He has an extensive experience of about eighteen years in industry and academics. He is keenly involved in hospitality research and has publications in reputed journals. He has presented research papers in national, international conferences and has completed funded research projects. Service Quality Management is his area of research and Food and Beverage Service and Management is his area of expertise. He is proficient in policy formulation, project management and has offered consultation in restaurant planning, design of facilities and menu management. His passion for academics led him into teaching; has served in institutes under Mumbai University and Savitribai Phule Pune University. He has extended his expertise in designing curriculum of UG & PG courses for SPPU & ADYPU. He is closely connected with Industry Associations, Finest Sommeliers and Bartenders, professionals in quality management and experts in research methodology. He is a life member of Indian Hospitality and Tourism Congress.