Dharm P. S. Bhawuk

Dharm P. S. Bhawuk is a Professor in the Department of Management and Industrial Relations at the Shidler College of Business, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, with interdisciplinary expertise in management, culture, and community psychology. His work bridges Eastern philosophy and modern organizational behavior, focusing on indigenous approaches to leadership, intercultural training, and spirituality in management.

His academic credentials include a PhD in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1995), an MBA from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (1985), and a BA from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur (1979). These foundational experiences underpin his research in cultural psychology and global leadership.

Bhawuk’s research interests span indigenous Indian management, intercultural sensitivity, spirituality in leadership, cultural values like lajjā and śraddhā, and positive organizational psychology. He emphasizes decolonizing research methodologies and developing culturally grounded models from Indian scriptures. His work integrates philosophy, psychology, and management to foster ethical, culturally intelligent leadership.

His publications from 2021–2025 reveal a deep engagement with indigenous psychological constructs, intercultural dialogue, and spiritual leadership. Themes include the role of shame (lajjā) in the digital age, love (prem) in Sufi poetry, and discipline (tapas) in the Bhagavad-Gita. His research increasingly focuses on applying ancient wisdom to modern organizational challenges, especially in global and diverse contexts.

Among his honors are:

• William Gudykunst Outstanding Book Award (2021)
• Fellow, Indian Academy of Management (INDAM)
• Foreign Fellow, National Academy of Psychology (NAoP)
• Honorary Professorships in India (Sri Sri University, International Institute of Vedic Studies)
• Advisory roles at IIM Jammu and Xavier Institute of Social Service

Bhawuk has received grants and recognition for bridging theory and practice, including the Rupe Chilsom Best Theory to Practice Paper Award. He has held visiting and advisory roles globally, reflecting his international impact. He has also been Visiting Professor at Shanghai International Studies University and delivered the Nehru Chair Professor Public Lecture in India.

He is actively involved in academic communities, contributing to journals, encyclopedias, and editorial boards. His leadership in intercultural training and indigenous psychology has positioned him as a key figure in decolonizing management education and promoting culturally inclusive research.