Yatendra Kumar is serving as Vice Principal at SRM Institute of Hotel Management, Modinagar, Ghaziabad. With over 20 years of academic and administrative experience, he has taught hotel management and tourism students and led departmental initiatives related to curriculum development, faculty development, campus placements, and accreditation compliance. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Hotel Management, he has contributed to research through a Scopus-indexed book chapter and multiple conference papers and publications. He has driven industry collaboration and student placement outcomes and is recognized for his leadership in academic administration and institutional governance.