Gunjan Joshi

Dr. Gunjan Joshi is a Lecturer at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities under the Lived Religion and Society department. Her work bridges academic research with practical insights into career dynamics.

• Education:
  • PhD in Human Resource Management (2017–2020)
  • Master of Business Administration (2012–2014)

Her research emphasizes employability and career navigation through spiritual perspectives, particularly Hindu traditions. She explores how indigenous knowledge systems can redefine sustainability and organizational behavior in a technologically evolving world.

Recent publications highlight trends in spirituality as an academic discipline, focusing on integrative worldviews, spiritual care frameworks, and cross-cultural applications of Hindu philosophy to modern management challenges. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals like Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) and Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11).