Mr. Khilesh Patel is a dedicated academic professional in the field of Hospitality and Tourism Management with a strong educational foundation and diverse institutional experience. He holds a B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Kolkata, and an M.Sc. in Hospitality Administration from NCHMCT, Noida. He is presently pursuing a Ph.D. in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar.

He has successfully qualified the National Hospitality Teachers Eligibility Test (NHTET) and possesses over four years of academic experience in hospitality education. Throughout his career, he has served in various academic and administrative capacities — including as Teaching Associate and Hostel Warden at IHM Raipur, and later as an Assistant Professor at ITM University, Raipur.

Currently, He is associated with the Food Craft Institute (FCI), Deoghar, as an Assistant Lecturer, where he continues to contribute to the growth and professional development of aspiring hospitality professionals through his teaching, mentorship, and research engagement.