Our Distinguished Faculty at SRM Executive Education comprises eminent academicians, accomplished researchers, and seasoned practitioners representing global academic institutions. They bring extensive research expertise and strong academic excellence, with proven experience in teaching management graduates and working professionals across the globe.
Our Distinguished Faculty at SRM Executive Education comprises eminent academicians, accomplished researchers, and seasoned practitioners representing global academic institutions. They bring extensive research expertise and strong academic excellence, with proven experience in teaching management graduates and working professionals across the globe.
Our Distinguished Faculty serve as the academic and intellectual foundation of SRM Executive Education. Their role is to:
Deliver world-class sessions that combine academic rigor with practical industry insights.
Bring perspectives from leading international universities and research centers.
Infuse programs with cutting-edge research and thought leadership.
Mentor students and professionals to become industry-ready leaders.
Introduce new pedagogical approaches, case studies, and experiential learning methods.
Inspire and instill the value of continuous learning, ensuring professionals remain adaptable and future-ready throughout their careers.
Our Distinguished Faculty are entrusted with:
Assistant Professor
Area of Expertise: IT & Analytics
Education:
BIO:
Dr. Arivumalar Ravichandran is an academician, researcher, and technology-management educator with over 16 years of academic experience across Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Management. She has held academic positions across engineering, management, and technology institutions and most recently served as Assistant Professor – Analytics at Great Lakes Institute of Management.
Her teaching and research interests span Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Quantum Computing, Edge Computing, IoT, Industrial Robotics, Human-Computer Interaction, and emerging technologies. She has taught postgraduate students across MCA, B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MBA, PGPM and PGDM programmes, combining technology and management perspectives in her academic delivery.
Dr. Ravichandran has made significant contributions to research and innovation, with Scopus-indexed and IEEE publications, two authored books, and five patents/patent applications covering areas such as AI-driven healthcare, intelligent robotics, precision agriculture, and secure IoT communication. She has also guided 40+ M.Phil. research scholars and actively contributes to the academic community through research reviews, conference evaluation, mentoring, hackathons, and invited lectures.
She has delivered keynote and invited sessions on emerging areas including Quantum AI, Blockchain Technologies, Data Analytics, AI in Digital Marketing, and Python Programming, and continues to engage with academia through research, teaching, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | Data Analytics & Business Analytics | Agentic AI | Information Systems | Quantum Computing | IoT & Edge Computing | Cloud Computing | Industrial Robotics | Drone Technology | Human-Computer Interaction | Innovation & IP Management | Emerging Technologies
SUBJECT TAUGHT / STUDENT PROJECT MENTOR:
Agentic AI | Time Series Forecasting | Prescriptive Analytics | Information Management | Information Systems & Business Analytics | Artificial Intelligence & Data Mining | Innovation & IP Management | Object-Oriented Programming & Data Structures | C++ | Python Programming | Big Data Analytics | Software Engineering | Computer Networks | Computer Architecture | Management Information Systems | Mobile Computing | Mobile Application Development | Software Project Management | Data Structures & Algorithms | Design & Analysis of Algorithms | System Analysis & Design | Object-Oriented Analysis & Design | Visual Programming | Enterprise Resource Planning | Human Resource Management | International Business Management | Economic Analysis for Managers | People Analytics | Personnel Management | Industrial Relations & Personnel Management | Organizational Culture | Leadership & Change Management | Reward Management | Business Law | Marketing Management | Production Management
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Research Areas:
Artificial Intelligence | Quantum Computing | Edge Computing | Drone Technology | Industrial Robotics | Graphics & Multimedia | Human-Computer Interaction | Data Structures & Algorithms
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Associate Profesor
Area of Expertise: Business Analytics & Marketing
Education:
BIO:
Dr. R. Anbumathi is an Associate Professor at VIT University, Chennai, with over 12 years of academic experience across VIT University, Great Lakes Institute of Management, and Achariya School of Business & Technology. Her academic and research expertise lies at the intersection of Marketing, Business Analytics, Data Science, Consumer Behaviour, and Talent & Knowledge Management.
She holds a Ph.D. in Management from Pondicherry University, with her doctoral research focusing on Smart Talent Management and the integration of Talent and Knowledge Management practices in Higher Education Institutions in India. Her research employed SmartPLS-based conceptual modelling and empirical analysis.
Dr. Anbumathi has extensive teaching experience in Business Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Data Science, Statistical Analysis and Modelling, Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, New Product Development, Deep Learning, Data Warehousing, and Spreadsheet Applications for Business. She has also contributed to the development of online course content in Marketing Analytics and Statistical Analysis & Modelling.
Her research interests span consumer engagement, brand love and brand evangelism, marketing analytics, talent management, knowledge management, and technology-enabled consumer behaviour. Her work has been published in reputed peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services and Vision: The Journal of Business Perspective. She has also contributed a book chapter published by IGI Global.
She has presented research at leading academic conferences, including the 15th NASMEI International Conference and the IIM Kozhikode Marketing Conference. She has also undertaken professional development programmes in Machine Learning, Systematic Literature Review, Meta-Analysis, Qualitative Data Analysis using NVivo, and Bibliometric Analysis.
Dr. Anbumathi is also actively engaged in academic reviewing and serves as a reviewer for journals including the Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics (ABDC-A) and Employee Relations (ABDC-B). Her technical and research toolkit includes Python, NVivo, SmartPLS, LISREL, AMOS, Tableau, and SPSS.
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Distinguished Chair Professor of Data Science & Analytics (Emeritus) & Visiting Faculty
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Analytics & Data Science
PROFILE
Dr. P. K. Viswanathan is an accomplished academic, researcher, consultant and corporate trainer with extensive experience across academia, research, industry, training and consulting. He has served as Professor of Analytics at Great Lakes Institute of Management and has been recognized among India's prominent academicians in Analytics and Data Science for three consecutive years — 2017, 2018 and 2019.
He has extensive experience in teaching management students in Business Statistics, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Analytics and Spreadsheet Modelling and has served as Principal Faculty for Analytics-focused Management Development Programs. He also brings 15+ years of industry experience, having held senior management positions with Ballarpur Industries (BILT), Thapar Group and J.K. Industries.
Dr. Viswanathan has undertaken corporate consulting assignments, designed and delivered executive training programmes for leading organizations, and contributed extensively to analytics education and research. His work combines quantitative methods, statistical modelling and analytics with practical business decision-making.
SUBJECT TAUGHT / STUDENT PROJECT MENTOR
Business Statistics | Business Analytics | Predictive Analytics | Machine Learning Analytics | Spreadsheet Modelling | Marketing Analytics | Statistical Modelling | Data Analysis
RESEARCH INTEREST
Scoring Models | Classifiers | Predictive Analytics | Machine Learning | Artificial Intelligence
EDUCATION
Ph.D. – University of Madras
MS – University of Manitoba, Canada
MBA – Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi
M.Sc. – University of Madras
ACADEMIC & INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
PUBLICATIONS & BOOKS
Dr. Viswanathan has authored/co-authored four books, including:
He has published research in reputed national and international journals in areas including credit default prediction, banking analytics, consumer analytics, conjoint analysis, financial modelling, goal programming, marketing analytics and predictive modelling.
CONSULTING & INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS
His consulting experience includes:
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT
RECOGNITION
Recognized consecutively as:
SELECTED EXECUTIVE EDUCATION / WORKSHOP AREAS
Business Analytics | Predictive Analytics | Machine Learning | Statistical Modelling | AI & ML for Business | Data-Driven Decision Making | Marketing Analytics | Credit Risk Analytics | Spreadsheet Modelling | Applied Statistics
Professor of Systems & Chairperson – Education Programs, College of Management
Education
BIO
Professor Dr. V. M. Shenbagaraman is a senior academician, researcher, and management educator with over 35 years of experience across Engineering and Management education. He is presently serving as Professor and Chairperson – Education Programs, College of Management, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST). He has previously served as Professor & Head – Executive Programs, Professor & HOD – MBA I Year, Professor of Systems, Associate Dean – Academics, and Head – Systems at SRMIST.
His academic career spans approximately 35 years of teaching experience, including extensive experience at SRMIST, Bharath Engineering College, and the Indian Institute of Engineering Technology. Prior to entering academia, he worked as a Quality Control Engineer at Solidaire TV Company, Chennai.
Dr. Shenbagaraman specializes in the intersection of Business Analytics, Information Systems, Information Security, Artificial Intelligence, and Management. He introduced Business Analytics into the MBA curriculum at SRM University in 2013 and has taught courses covering Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Management and Security, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Information Management, E-Business, Marketing Analytics, Customer Relationship Management, Computer Networks, and Information Security.
He has significant international teaching and academic exposure, having taught students from Hannam University, South Korea; University of Talca, Chile; and Nigerian students at SRMIST. He also served as Program Chair for the International Conference on Information Communication and Management in Hong Kong, organized by the International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT), Singapore.
He is a Research Supervisor in the Faculty of Management and has guided research scholars, with two scholars having completed their Ph.D. and several others pursuing doctoral research. His research interests include Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Information Security, E-Banking, Information Systems, and Digital Transformation.
Dr. Shenbagaraman has published 131 articles, including journal publications, research papers, case studies, book chapters, and conference papers. His recent research includes AI-enabled digital transformation, predictive data analytics, smart manufacturing, energy management, information security, mobile banking, e-banking, CRM, and technology adoption. Several of his publications have appeared in Scopus-indexed journals and Springer publications.
He is also the author of the textbook Computer Languages for Management, written for MBA programmes.
SUBJECT TAUGHT / STUDENT PROJECT MENTOR
Artificial Intelligence & Applications | Business Analytics | Big Data Management & Security | Information Security Management | Data Visualization | Management Information Systems | E-Business | Marketing Analytics | Customer Relationship Management | Computer Networks & Security | Information Systems | Technology Management | Digital Transformation
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Professor & Chairperson – Education Programs, College of Management, SRMIST | 2022 – Present
Professor & Head – Executive Programs, College of Management, SRMIST | 2020 – 2021
Professor & HOD – MBA I Year, SRMIST | 2018 – 2020
Professor of Systems, Faculty of Management, SRM University | 2016 – 2017
Associate Dean – Academics, Faculty of Management, SRM University | 2015 – 2016
Professor & Head – Admin Team, Faculty of Management, SRM University | 2013 – 2015
Professor & Head – Systems, Faculty of Management, SRM University | 2011 – 2012
Assistant Professor & Head – Systems, Faculty of Management, SRM University | 2009 – 2011
Assistant Professor, School of Management, SRM University | 2005 – 2009
Senior Lecturer, School of Management, SRM University | 2003 – 2005
Lecturer, School of Management, SRM Engineering College | 1996 – 2003
Lecturer, ECE Department, Bharath Engineering College | 1992 – 1996
Lecturer, ECE Department, Indian Institute of Engineering Technology | 1988 – 1992
Quality Control Engineer, Solidaire TV Company, Chennai | 1986 – 1987
COURSES TAUGHT
INTERNATIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
RESEARCH INTEREST
Business Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Information Security | E-Banking | Information Systems | Digital Transformation | Predictive Analytics
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
Dr. Shenbagaraman has published 131 articles across journals, research papers, case studies, book chapters, and national and international conference proceedings.
His research portfolio includes publications in Scopus-indexed journals and Springer publications, covering areas such as AI, Machine Learning, Smart Manufacturing, Predictive Analytics, Digital Transformation, Energy Management, E-Banking, Mobile Banking, Information Security, CRM, Healthcare Technology, and Technology Adoption.
Selected Publications:
BOOK
Computer Languages for Management — Textbook for MBA programmes.
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS
Analytics Translator, Visiting Faculty, and Co-Founder
Area of Expertise: Analytics, Supply Chain & Operations
Raghavshyam (Shaam) Ramamurthy is an Analytics Translator, Visiting Faculty, and Co-Founder of Wilson Consulting Private Limited, with 25+ years of global experience across analytics, supply chain, operations, and business transformation. He has worked in the USA and globally to design and implement analytics solutions across Marketing, HR, Operations, Supply Chain, Retail, Healthcare, and Sports domains. His expertise spans dashboard design, KPI development, data storytelling, and implementation of analytics initiatives, with a focus on building knowledge-driven teams and embedding analytics into organizational decision-making. He currently serves as Adjunct Faculty at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management and as a Visiting Professor with Great Learning.
Areas of Expertise
Career & Academic Highlights
Executive Dean
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Strategy | General Management | HRM | Organisational Development | Digital Transformation
PROFILE
Dr. Ashok Chanda is an experienced business professional, academic leader, educationist, author, and consultant with more than 25 years of experience spanning education, business management, strategic leadership, and organisational transformation. He currently serves as Executive Dean of UBSS, overseeing academic processes and driving initiatives focused on New Age Learning and Digital Transformation in Education.
He has extensive experience in education management, academic management, regulatory compliance, online education and technology-enhanced learning, with a strong focus on transforming conventional learning delivery into innovative online and digitally enabled models. His professional experience includes leadership roles across education, oil and gas, energy and logistics, as well as senior management positions with responsibility for business operations, management and P&L.
Dr. Chanda has extensive knowledge of the Australian education system, including regulatory requirements relating to vocational education and training and higher education. His leadership experience spans both established and emerging markets, with a strong focus on organisational transformation, strategy, performance and change management.
He has also been associated with organisations including the Australian Institute of Business and Education Centre for Australia, where he contributed to institutional development and education management. His academic and professional interests are strongly aligned with digital transformation, online learning, strategic management, organisational performance and strategic HRM.
SUBJECT TAUGHT / STUDENT PROJECT MENTOR
Strategic Management | Business Strategy | Strategic HRM | Organisational Performance | Change Management | Organisational Development | Digital Transformation | Online Learning & Technology-Enhanced Learning | General Management
RESEARCH INTEREST
Strategic Management | Organisational Performance | Strategic HRM | Organisational Development | Change Management | Digital Transformation in Education | New Age Learning | Online Education
EDUCATION
Ph.D. – Strategic Management
University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia – 2008
MBA – Business Administration
B.K. School of Business Management, Gujarat University
LL.B. – Bachelor of Laws
Gujarat University
Executive Management – Business Administration and Management, General
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
His listed core skills include Organizational Development, Change Management and Strategy.
PUBLICATIONS / BOOKS
Dr. Chanda is an author of business and management books focusing on business strategy, organisational performance, strategic HRM, people management and online education, including:
The supplied profile specifically identifies his writing interests in Business Strategy, Organisational Performance and Strategic HRM, while the profile document lists the above publications.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS / LEADERSHIP FOCUS
Dean & Head
Area of Expertise: Entrepreneurship, Strategy & Marketing
Dr. Rama has 27 years of experience of being a coach and consultant of scaling up businesses to the next level. She currently serves as Dean and Head of the Adani Institute of Digital Technology Management, where she leads the academic and administrative vision of the institution, fostering innovation, excellence, and collaboration. She holds a Ph.D. in Startup Ecosystems and management qualifications from IIM Calcutta, along with postgraduate qualifications in Marketing.
Areas of Expertise
Career & Academic Highlights
Managing Partner
Area of Expertise: IT, Quality & Process Excellence
Mr. Rajamanickam M. (Raja) is a senior IT professional, management consultant and educator with over 35 years of industry experience spanning IT products, IT services, IT consulting and manufacturing. He is currently the Managing Partner of ProXL Consulting and has previously served as President & Chief Process Officer at Trimentus Technologies and Vice President (Corporate Quality) at HCL Technologies.
Raja brings extensive expertise in software development, software quality, process improvement, project management, quality standards and organisational transformation. His experience across BHEL, Oracle India Development Center and HCL Technologies gives him a distinctive perspective on software engineering, global IT services, operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Areas of Expertise
Career & Academic Highlights
Founder
Area of Expertise: IT, Ops & Decision Sciences
Tushar Jaruhar is a management, analytics, and technology professional with a unique combination of expertise across strategy, operations, finance, marketing, risk management, actuarial science, engineering, analytics, and artificial intelligence. He is the founder of EdLightened, which provides management and analytics education through online and hybrid learning formats.
Tushar has worked with leading global organizations including Zurich Insurance Group, Hewlett-Packard, GE Capital International Services, and Reliance Infocomm, in various roles across India and internationally. He has worked closely with senior executives on strategy development, business building, and multi-million-dollar business transformation initiatives.
He is an Actuary from the Society of Actuaries, USA, a certified Six Sigma trainer, and an experienced visiting faculty member at leading institutions including the Indian Institute of Management, Indian Institute of Technology, and National Rail and Transportation Institute. He has also supported prominent institutions in establishing advanced programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning.
Areas of Expertise
Career & Academic Highlights
Vice Chancellor
Area of Expertise: Finance, Strategy & Leadership
Dr. A. Vinay Kumar is a senior academic leader, finance scholar, and higher education administrator with over two decades of experience in academic leadership, finance education, institutional development, and executive education. He currently serves as Vice Chancellor of ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad. Previously, he served as Pro Vice Chancellor at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Director at GITAM Deemed University, Director at NMIMS Bengaluru, and Professor of Finance at IIM Lucknow for over 21 years.
His expertise combines finance, analytical decision-making, curriculum innovation, strategic academic management, and executive education. During his tenure at SRMIST, he contributed to the introduction of new programmes, accreditation initiatives, and institutional development, while also being involved in developing finance courses and executive training programmes.
Areas of Expertise
Career & Academic Highlights
Visiting Professor of Economics
Area of Expertise: Economics & Public Policy
Areas of Expertise
Career & Academic Highlights
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Areas of Expertise: Investment Banking & Corporate Finance
Harshit H Jain is a seasoned leader in Corporate & Investment Banking and Business Technology with extensive experience in building Global Transaction Services (GTS) and Business Banking businesses across the BFSI and IT sectors. He has led the development and delivery of innovative products and service suites for Corporate, Business Banking, and NMSME clients, with a strong focus on customer experience, digital transformation, and technology-led innovation. As a Strategic Advisor, he works with Banks, NBFCs, FinTechs, and technology companies on digital transformation and go-to-market strategies, bringing together deep BFSI domain expertise and a strong technology background.
Areas of Expertise
Career & Academic Highlights
Publications & Current Research
Area of Expertise: Finance & Banking
Prof. K. Rajasekaran is a seasoned banking professional, corporate trainer, and visiting faculty with over two decades of experience in the banking sector, spanning both public and private sector institutions. He has held senior banking positions including Assistant General Manager at Global Trust Bank Ltd. and Chief Manager at State Bank of Travancore, which was subsequently merged with State Bank of India. His professional experience covers corporate banking, credit appraisal, retail banking, branch operations, trade finance, and foreign exchange.
With extensive practical experience in banking and financial services, Prof. Rajasekaran has transitioned his industry expertise into management education and corporate training. He has served as faculty at a bank's Staff College for four years and currently contributes as Visiting Faculty across leading business schools, teaching subjects ranging from commercial banking and treasury operations to strategic credit management, fintech, investment banking, financial markets, and mergers & acquisitions.
Areas of Expertise
Career & Academic Highlights
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Finance, Accounting & Capital Markets
Education:
BIO:
Raghu Iyer is a practising Chartered Accountant, Registered Valuer, derivatives specialist, and experienced finance educator with over 40 years of professional experience. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1984, securing 4th rank in the All-India CA Final examination and 3rd rank in the All-India CA Intermediate examination. He runs his own Chartered Accountancy practice, Raghu Iyer Associates, providing audit, valuation, consulting, due diligence, accounting, tax planning, and financial advisory services to businesses across India, the US, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
He has extensive expertise in Finance, Accounting, Direct Taxes, Derivatives, Financial Valuation, Hedging, IFRS, Ind AS, and Financial Markets. His professional practice includes derivative valuation, hedge designations, hedge effectiveness testing, accounting advisory, deal structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and technical opinions on IFRS and Ind AS.
Raghu has also built a significant academic and executive education portfolio. He has been associated as Adjunct Professor with S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research and Great Lakes Institute of Management, and has conducted programmes for business schools, financial institutions, corporates, investors, regulators, and financial-market intermediaries. He has trained more than 250,000 participants across various forums over more than three decades.
AREA OF EXPERTISE:
Finance, Accounting & Capital Markets
SUBJECT TAUGHT / STUDENT PROJECT MENTOR:
Financial Statement Analysis | Equity Valuation – Fundamental Approach | Investments in Equity & Mutual Funds | Sector-Specific Equity Analysis | IFRS | Ind AS | Derivatives | Accounting for Derivatives & Financial Instruments | Hedge Accounting | Financial Acumen for Entrepreneurs | Financial Management | Behavioural Finance | Capital Market Investing Strategies | Tax Planning
EXPERIENCE:
KEY PROFESSIONAL & TRAINING ENGAGEMENTS:
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE:
Raghu Iyer's professional practice covers derivative valuations, hedging advisory, hedge effectiveness testing, Ind AS and IFRS technical opinions, accounting advisory, deal structuring, mergers and acquisitions, valuation, audits, due diligence, tax planning, and management advisory services.
His client and advisory experience includes organisations such as HDFC, ICICI, Franklin Templeton, IDFC, Standard Chartered, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, Lehman Brothers, Citibank, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan, Tata Capital, Tata Motors, Tata Mutual Fund, Deloitte, PwC, Godrej Group, TCS, UBS, and Motilal Oswal, among others.
Executive Director
Area of Expertise: International Business & Strategy
Dr. R. Chandran is an accomplished academic and industry professional with 39 years of academic and industrial experience spanning International Business, management education, consulting, and international trade. He began his academic career in 1983 at Somaiya Institute of Management Studies as a Senior Faculty member and has held significant leadership positions in academia and industry.
He has served as Director of Pillai Institute of Management Studies & Research (PiMSR) from 2002 to 2011 and currently serves as its Executive Director. His extensive industry experience includes 10 years in senior leadership roles as Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Managing Director of international trading companies.
Areas of Expertise
Career & Professional Highlights
Director and Business Mentor
Area of Expertise: Strategy, International Business & Leadership
Prof. C.B. Mohan is a Global Professor, Leadership Coach, and Business Mentor with more than three decades of multifunctional experience in the automotive industry and international leadership experience across the Asia-Pacific region. He teaches Strategic Management, International Business, Human Capital Management, and Global Leadership, while also mentoring startups and MSMEs on incubation, scale-up, and go-to-market strategy.
Areas of Expertise
Career & Academic Highlights
Founder
Area of Expertise: Leadership & Organizational Development
Dr. Himanshu Buch, popularly known as the “Zen Corporate Monk,” is a senior business coach, corporate trainer, sales coach, motivational speaker, counselor, humorist and stage actor with over three decades of experience in corporate training and extensive experience in Sales & Marketing. He has worked with senior leaders, CEOs and Managing Directors, helping organizations strengthen leadership capabilities, build high-performance teams and develop positive corporate cultures. His professional experience includes conducting thousands of workshops for organizations across India and training a large workforce across diverse industries.
Areas of Expertise
Career & Academic Highlights
Founder
Area of Expertise: Leadership & Executive Coaching
Kartik Vyas is an internationally certified executive coach, facilitator-trainer, speaker, yoga psychology mentor and author, with over 42 years of experience in executive coaching, leadership development, facilitation, training and speaking. He specializes in neuroscience-based coaching for CXOs, senior leaders, entrepreneurs and high-potential professionals, integrating Neuroscience, Emotional Intelligence, Yoga Psychology, Positive Psychology, Leadership and NLP to enable sustainable high performance.
He has trained and coached over 1,60,000 professionals across 18 nationalities and worked with 150+ corporate organizations, including Fortune 500 companies. His coaching focuses on executive presence, strategic thinking, leadership influence, mindset, personal transformation and sustainable high performance.
Area of Expertise: Leadership & Executive Coaching
Areas of Expertise
Career & Academic Highlights
Director & Professor – Faculty of Management
Area of Expertise: Entrepreneurship & Strategy
Dr. K. C. John is an accomplished academic, entrepreneur, and technology-management professional with extensive experience spanning entrepreneurship, strategy, technology innovation, and sustainable development. He currently serves as Director and Professor at the Faculty of Management, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Chennai. He previously served as Distinguished Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship at Great Lakes Institute of Management from 2013 to 2020.
Dr. John has held senior leadership roles across technology start-ups and organizations including AGNITY Technologies, GENBAND, BayPackets Technologies, Qualcomm, JobsDB, and River Run Software Group. His entrepreneurial and cross-functional experience encompasses business strategy, product development, product management, business development, strategic alliances, and scaling technology ventures. He has also worked with international development organizations including the World Bank and Ford Foundation.
Areas of Expertise
Career & Academic Highlights
Chief Executive Officer
Former Director, Indian Institute of Management Ranchi
Area of Expertise: Marketing, Analytics & Strategy
Dr. M. J. Xavier is an accomplished academic, researcher, consultant, and management educator with 25+ years of professional experience spanning teaching, research, consultancy, and executive development. He served as Director of the Indian Institute of Management Ranchi and has held academic positions at leading institutions including XLRI Jamshedpur, IIM Bangalore, IFMR Chennai, and Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai.
His academic and research interests encompass Marketing Research, Data Mining, E-Governance, and Spirituality, with extensive experience in executive training and consulting for organisations in India and abroad. He has also served as Visiting Faculty at business schools and universities in the UK, USA, and Armenia.
Areas of Expertise
Career & Academic Highlights
Director General
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Marketing, HRM & General Management
PROFILE
Dr. Anitha Ramachander is a distinguished academic leader, educator, researcher, consultant, corporate trainer, author, columnist, and mentor with over 30 years of experience in higher education. She currently serves as Director General, Indus Business Academy and has held several senior academic leadership positions including Pro Vice Chancellor, Chief Academic Officer, Academic Director, Dean, Director, Principal, Research Centre Head, and Professor at reputed institutions in India and overseas.
Her expertise spans Marketing Management, Brand Management, Consumer Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Organisational Development, Higher Education Management, and General Management. She has played a significant role in establishing educational institutions, developing innovative academic programmes, strengthening accreditation and quality assurance systems, fostering industry–academia partnerships, and driving institutional transformation.
A prolific academic and thought leader, Dr. Anitha has been a regular newspaper columnist since 2004 and has authored more than 75 articles covering higher education, leadership, human resources, employability, workplace effectiveness, ethics, personal development, and social issues. She has also published 40+ research papers in refereed journals indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, ABDC and UGC-listed journals.
SUBJECT TAUGHT / STUDENT PROJECT MENTOR
Marketing Management | Brand Management | Consumer Behaviour | Digital Marketing | Social Media Marketing | Rural Marketing | Human Resource Management | Leadership & Organisational Development | General Management | Higher Education Management
RESEARCH INTEREST
Marketing Management | Brand Management & Positioning | Consumer Behaviour | Digital Marketing | Rural Marketing | Financial Literacy & Well-being | HRM | Leadership & Organisational Development | AI & Technology in Education | Higher Education Management
EDUCATION
Ph.D. – Marketing
MBA
M.Com.
M.Phil.
UGC-NET
Master Certificate – TEFL/TESOL
ACADEMIC & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Extensive experience in strategic planning, curriculum development, accreditation, quality assurance, faculty development, international collaborations, student success, research promotion and institutional governance.
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
RESEARCH GRANTS & PROJECTS
PATENTS
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION / CONSULTANCY
Dr. Anitha has extensive experience in designing and delivering Management Development Programmes, Faculty Development Programmes, leadership workshops, employability enhancement programmes and corporate training interventions.
She designed and delivered executive transition programmes for more than 1,500 Graduate Engineers of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), supporting their transition into executive and managerial roles.
Her consultancy expertise includes strategic planning, institutional development, accreditation, quality assurance, policy formulation, curriculum design, faculty and leadership development, organisational effectiveness and higher education governance.
HONOURS & ACHIEVEMENTS
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Head of the Department, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Management
Area of Expertise: Marketing, Strategy & Consumer Behaviour
Education
BIO
Dr. Bibek Banerjee is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Management at Ashoka University with over three decades of experience in academia, institution-building, consulting, leadership development, and executive education. He has previously served as Professor at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), Director & Group Mentor of IMT Ghaziabad, Dubai and Nagpur, Senior Dean (Strategy) at Ahmedabad University and Shiv Nadar University, Dean of the School of Management and Entrepreneurship at Shiv Nadar University, and Founding Dean of the Academy of Continuing Education at Shiv Nadar University.
At IIMA, Dr. Banerjee served as Chairperson of the Marketing Area and played a significant role in integrating engaged learning methodologies, including digital simulations, into the management curriculum. He also co-founded the Centre for Research in Retailing at IIMA. He was instrumental in establishing the collaboration between IIMA and Duke Corporate Education, USA, for customised executive education and served as Managing Director of the collaboration.
Dr. Banerjee has extensive international teaching and executive education experience, having taught and trained executives in the USA, Singapore, Mexico, Spain, China, Tunisia, Sri Lanka and Kenya. He also served as Visiting Professor of Marketing at Appalachian State University, North Carolina, USA.
His expertise spans marketing strategy, strategic marketing, consumer behaviour, brand management, advertising and integrated marketing communication, analytical modelling, game theory, retailing, and leadership development. He has consulted with several national and multinational organisations across retail, financial services, FMCG, consumer durables, pharmaceuticals, industrial products and services.
He has designed and delivered executive development programmes for leading organisations including Ericsson, Coca-Cola, Citibank, Aditya Birla Group, Microsoft, GE-Genpact, Jubilant FoodWorks, Infosys, Tata Group, Unilever India, HDFC Bank, TVS Group, BPCL, IOC, GAIL, Bajaj Auto, Asian Paints, Crompton Greaves, Mahindra & Mahindra, ABB India and OTIS India.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
SUBJECT TAUGHT / STUDENT PROJECT MENTOR
EXPERIENCE
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
INSTITUTION BUILDING & ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
CONSULTING & CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
Dr. Banerjee's research interests include analytical modelling for marketing decision-making, game-theoretic models of marketing phenomena, econometric modelling of customer-level behavioural dynamics, retail analytics and strategic marketing decisions. He has published research in leading international peer-reviewed scholarly journals.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
RESEARCH GRANTS
Professor (Research)
Area of Expertise: Marketing, Marketing Analytics & Research Methodology
Profile
Dr. Harindranath R M is a Professor (Research) at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vadapalani, with extensive experience spanning academia, research, training, consulting, and industry. He has over three decades of professional experience, with academic and research appointments at SRMIST, SRM University–AP, MEASI Institute of Management, Great Lakes Institute of Management, and ARM College of Engineering and Technology.
His academic and research expertise lies in theory building, Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), multivariate statistics, Bayesian statistics, and marketing. He has also been actively involved in research development, PhD supervision, faculty development, statistical consultancy, and research methodology training. At MEASI Institute of Management, he was responsible for research development, headed the research centre, guided PhD scholars, and conducted faculty development programmes.
Dr. Harindranath has significant industry experience, having worked with German Remedies for 14 years before transitioning into academic and research roles. He has also undertaken consultancy assignments in Structural Equation Modelling, multivariate statistics and sales-force training, and has served as a trainer in SPSS and SEM using AMOS.
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Educational Qualifications
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Courses / Teaching Expertise
Research & Publications
Dr. Harindranath's research contributions include work on pro-environmental behaviour, green consumption, pharmaceutical promotion, promotional support, Bayesian Structural Equation Modelling, and marketing research. His listed publications include:
Consultancy & Training
Key Strengths
Sales, Marketing & Leadership Coach
Area of Expertise: Marketing
Achal Rangaswamy is a veteran Sales and Marketing professional, business leader, coach and mentor with more than three decades of experience across sales, marketing, business leadership and capability development. Having worked across a wide range of business models, products and services, he has built a distinctive reputation for developing sales professionals and leaders through practical, experience-led learning.
Today, as Achal Rangaswamy The Coach, he focuses on coaching, training and mentoring leaders, sales teams and young professionals in areas including sales effectiveness, leadership, communication, self-development, time management and life skills. His approach emphasizes customer-centric selling, personal effectiveness, execution and the joy of doing things. He is also a long-standing faculty member of the Ahmedabad Management Association, where he has trained and mentored thousands of professionals over nearly two decades.
His corporate career includes senior leadership positions such as President – Marketing at Bell Ceramics and leadership roles with Amtrex Appliances and ACT, giving him deep hands-on exposure to sales strategy, marketing, profit-center management and business growth.
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Chairperson MDP
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Marketing, Analytics & AI
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BIO:
Dr. Nataraj Balasubramanian is an academician, researcher, consultant, and management educator specializing in Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing Analytics, and Customer Relationship Management at Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM), Madurai. His work focuses on integrating analytics and AI with strategic business decision-making and translating complex data into actionable managerial insights.
He currently serves as Chairperson – Management Development Programs (MDP) at TSM, where he leads the design and execution of professional education initiatives for industry. He has also contributed to the development of specialized certification programmes in Generative AI, bridging academic knowledge with industry applications.
Dr. Nataraj teaches and designs courses in Applied Business Analytics, AI for Managers, Analytical Customer Relationship Management, Deep Learning, and Advanced Marketing Analytics. He also facilitates a value-added course, Art and Science of Healthy Living, integrating Yoga and Meditation into management education.
Beyond academics, he has extensive consulting and executive education experience across sectors including jewellery retail, construction, FMCG, healthcare management, supply chain, and automotive. His consulting assignments include new business model design, Agri-Business Strategy, Healthcare Management Business Strategy, Data-Driven Sales & Marketing, and Business Intelligence.
He has served as a resource person for leading organizations including Accenture India, Neyveli Lignite Corporation, Hi-Tech Arai, and SPIC, delivering programmes on Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Innovation, Thought Leadership, and AI-enabled customer experience.
Dr. Nataraj is also actively involved in mentoring students through Quantrix – the Analytics and Consulting Club at TSM, where he guides students in applying analytics and data-driven approaches to real-world business challenges.
SUBJECT TAUGHT / STUDENT PROJECT MENTOR:
Business Analytics | Applied Business Analytics | AI for Managers | Analytical Customer Relationship Management | Deep Learning | Advanced Marketing Analytics | Customer Analytics | Predictive Analytics | Business Intelligence | Data Visualization | Relationship Marketing | Design Thinking | Business Innovation | Technology-Enabled Marketing | Strategic Decision Making | Sustainability Analytics
EXPERIENCE:
Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM), Madurai
CONSULTING & INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT:
Dr. Nataraj has undertaken consulting and executive education assignments across jewellery retail, construction, FMCG, healthcare, supply chain, automotive, and other sectors.
His consulting areas include:
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Dr. Nataraj's research interests include Predictive Analytics, Customer Analytics, Relationship Marketing, Business Analytics, Relationship Quality, Sustainability, and Technology-enabled business decision-making.
His research has appeared in reputed peer-reviewed international journals, including Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Marketing Intelligence & Planning, Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, Measuring Business Excellence, Journal of Health Organization and Management, Transportation Planning and Technology, and International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management.
Selected publications include:
BOOK:
Analytical Customer Relationship Management — Tata McGraw Hill, 2026.
The book connects customer data, analytics, technology, and CRM strategy, reflecting Dr. Nataraj's expertise at the intersection of marketing and analytics.
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RESEARCH & ACADEMIC REVIEW:
Dr. Nataraj serves as a reviewer for reputed international journals, including:
Professor - Strategy and Marketing
Area of Expertise: Strategy and Marketing
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Subrat Sarangi is a management educator, researcher, and strategy practitioner with over 27 years of experience spanning industry, management consulting, teaching, and research, including around 13 years in academia. Before moving into academics, he spent approximately 14 years in industry and consulting, working with organisations including Jindal Steel & Power, Avalon Consulting, IBM Global Services, Wipro Consulting, iGATE-Patni, and Beroe Inc.
At Beroe Inc., he served as Vice President – Market Intelligence, managing close to 500 direct and indirect reportees with annual revenue responsibility of approximately US$25 million. He was also part of the executive leadership at iGATE and Beroe, contributing to strategic planning and leadership-level decision-making. Prior to joining Great Lakes Institute of Management, he was associated with MICA, bringing significant industry and consulting experience into management education.
His consulting and advisory experience spans Market Entry Strategy, Growth Strategy, Business Due Diligence, Supply Chain Design, Process Optimization, Performance Improvement, Outsourcing Advisory, Product Management, Distribution, and Market Intelligence. He has worked with leading organisations across Automotive, Hi-Tech, FMCG, Ports & Infrastructure, Metals & Mining, Healthcare, Media & Publishing, and Plastics.
Subrat is also an accomplished researcher with interests spanning product management and distribution, sports analytics, brand equity, B2B sales, new-age technology, predictive analytics, and quantitative decision models. His research has been published in several reputed international journals, including ABDC-listed and Scopus-indexed journals, and he has authored and edited books and numerous business cases.
AREA OF EXPERTISE:
Strategy, Marketing & Operations
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INDUSTRY & CONSULTING EXPERIENCE:
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SELECTED INDUSTRY & ADVISORY EXPERIENCE:
Subrat has advised and worked with leading organisations including Toyota Kirloskar Motors, Tata Chemicals, Unilever, Tata Steel, ArcelorMittal, Ciena Corporation, Ashok Leyland, TVS Group, Anand Bazar Patrika Group, Ministry of Commerce – Sultanate of Oman, Merck, Kraft Foods, Johnson Diversey, and International Seaports Limited. His assignments have covered market entry, growth strategy, due diligence, supply-chain design, process optimisation, performance improvement, and outsourcing advisory.
MEDIA & INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT:
Distinguished Chair Professor of HR & OB
Area of Expertise: OB & HRM
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Dr. I. S. F. Irudayaraj is a senior management educator, organization development consultant, executive coach, and leadership development specialist with over four decades of experience across academia, consulting, training, and organizational development. He served as Professor of Organizational Behaviour at XLRI, Jamshedpur, from 1998 to 2017, where he also served as Coordinator for Admissions and contributed extensively to academic and institutional initiatives.
Prior to XLRI, Dr. Irudayaraj served as Director, Corporate Learning Centre and Fellow Programme Coordinator at the Academy of Human Resources Development, Hyderabad, and as Assistant Professor and Research Fellow at the Centre for Organization Development, Hyderabad. He began his academic career at Loyola College, Madras, teaching postgraduate students in Organizational Behaviour, Group Dynamics, Social Action, and Labour Welfare.
His areas of professional expertise include Organizational Behaviour, Leadership, Organization Culture, Organization Development & Change, Mentoring & Coaching, Counselling, Group Dynamics, Team Building, and Personality Development. He has designed and facilitated management development programmes and consultancy interventions for leading organizations across banking, manufacturing, technology, infrastructure, FMCG, and public-sector organizations.
Dr. Irudayaraj has also been actively engaged in executive education, research, consulting, and academic mentoring. He has served as visiting faculty at leading institutions including IIM Ranchi, IIM Kozhikode, XLRI, Great Lakes Institute of Management, LIBA, Rajagiri Business School, Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar, Xavier Institute of Management Mumbai, and National Institute of Agricultural Marketing.
SUBJECT TAUGHT / STUDENT PROJECT MENTOR:
Organizational Behaviour | Leadership | Organization Development | Organization Change | Organization Culture | Group Dynamics | Team Building | Mentoring & Coaching | Counselling | Personality Development | Transactional Analysis | Human Resource Management | Labour Welfare | Industrial Relations | Training & Development | Management Development | Leadership Development
EXPERIENCE:
Professor – Organizational Behaviour, XLRI, Jamshedpur | 1998–2017
Director – Corporate Learning Centre & Fellow Programme Coordinator, Academy of Human Resources Development, Hyderabad | 1996–1998
Consultant & Trainer – Loyola Consultants | 1994–1996
Assistant Professor & Research Fellow, Centre for Organization Development, Hyderabad | 1987–1994
Assistant Professor, Loyola College, Madras | 1980–1987
VISITING FACULTY:
IIM Ranchi | IIM Kozhikode | XLRI, Jamshedpur | Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai | Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) | Rajagiri Business School, Kochi | Crescent School of Business, Chennai | Xavier Institute of Management, Mumbai | Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar | National Institute of Agricultural Marketing, Jaipur
CONSULTANCY & MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT:
Dr. Irudayaraj has designed and delivered consultancy and management development interventions for organizations including IFFCO Dubai, Mashreq Bank Dubai, Bank Muscat, Capgemini, Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Bharat Electronics Limited, SAIL, CTS, Tata Steel, Coca-Cola India, IPCL, ITC, Crompton Greaves, Tata Timken, Tata Cummins, World Vision, Mahindra & Mahindra, NTPC, HCL–HP, HAL, Vardhman Group, Hindalco Industries, International Development Research Centre, and Atul Group of Companies.
Selected consulting assignments include:
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS:
Dr. Irudayaraj has presented and contributed research in the areas of Mentoring & Coaching, Organization Culture, Human Capital Development, Buyer-Supplier Relationships, Supply Management, Logistics, Training & Development, and Organizational Behaviour.
Selected research contributions include:
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ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS:
BOOK:
Faculty, Department of Management
AREA OF EXPERTISE:
OB, HR & Supply Chain
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BIO:
Dr. N. Madhumithaa is an academician, researcher, and management educator with 11 years of professional experience, including six years of teaching experience post-Ph.D., four years of research experience, and two years of industry experience. She has experience teaching MBA General Management subjects, Business Analytics, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and Human Resource Management.
She has served in academic and institutional roles including University Accreditations and Awards Co-Convener and as an Online Digital Learning Content Developer and Lecturer for the MBA-ODL programme. Her research interests span Talent Management, Cross-Cultural Management & Leadership, Employer Branding, Technology-based Human Resource Management, and Learning & Development.
Dr. Madhumithaa has published research in Scopus-indexed, Web of Science, UGC CARE, Springer, and peer-reviewed international journals, and has presented research papers at several national and international conferences. Her academic work covers Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour, Cross-Cultural Management, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, and entrepreneurship.
She has also been actively involved in academic initiatives, faculty development programmes, seminars, conferences, guest lectures, and industry-academia engagement. Her industry experience includes assignments with Caterpillar India Pvt. Ltd. and Fuso Glass India Pvt. Ltd.
SUBJECT TAUGHT / STUDENT PROJECT MENTOR:
Human Resource Management | Organizational Behaviour | Talent Management | Cross-Cultural Management | Leadership | Employer Branding | Learning & Development | Performance & Compensation Management | Business Analytics | Logistics & Supply Chain Management | Global Business Management | Design Thinking | Business Management | Entrepreneurship
EXPERIENCE:
Assistant Professor, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering | October 2022 – August 2023
Assistant Professor (Selection Grade), Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science | July 2017 – September 2022
Teaching Research Associate, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science | September 2013 – September 2016
Fuso Glass India Pvt. Ltd. | July 2012 – July 2013
Caterpillar India Pvt. Ltd. | August 2011 – June 2012
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Dr. Madhumithaa has published research across HR, Organizational Behaviour, Cross-Cultural Management, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Entrepreneurship, and Business Analytics.
Selected publications include:
CONFERENCE PAPERS & ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT:
Dr. Madhumithaa has presented papers at numerous national and international conferences covering workplace FOMO, cryptocurrency investment decisions, cross-cultural buyer-supplier relationships, academia-industry interface, airline service quality, warehouse technology, HR and organizational behaviour, work-life balance, SME internationalization, retailing, occupational health, and expatriate leadership.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Participated in multiple national and international Faculty Development Programmes covering Industry-led Curriculum Design, Academic Research, Education, Brain-Based Instruction, Innovation Management, REITs and InvITs, Mentoring Pedagogy, Technology Disruptions in Management, Data Analytics for Innovative Research, Business Analytics, and Capacity Building in Higher Education.
Adjunct Associate Professor – OB & HR
Area of Expertise: OB, HR & Strategy
Dr. Ravi Thilagan is an accomplished HR professional and academic with approximately 30 years of industry experience and 6 years in academia. He currently serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Krea University and brings extensive leadership experience from the manufacturing and services sectors. He most recently served as Vice President and Head of HR at Financial Software & Systems Ltd., where he led human resources for over 16 years.
His academic and teaching interests focus on Organizational Behaviour, Human Resources, and organizational culture. He uses metaphors, stories, and movies as engaging tools to explain concepts in HR and Organizational Behaviour, bringing practical industry perspectives into the classroom.
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Career & Academic Highlights
Professor – Management | HR Head, MBA Department
AREA OF EXPERTISE: OB, HR & Strategy
Dr. Santhana Lakshmi K has over 25 years of academic experience and is currently serving as HR Head of the MBA Department at SRM Institute of Science and Technology. She has extensive experience in teaching, academic administration, research, institutional initiatives, and management education.
Her areas of expertise include Human Resource Management, Strategic HRM, Strategic Management, Industrial Relations, Work-Life Balance, Workplace Discrimination, Psychological Contracts, Employee Engagement, Experiential Learning, and Workplace Happiness.
She has been actively involved in university-level initiatives, serving as a member of the Anti-Ragging and Grievance & Redressal Committee. She has also been the Overall Event Organizer for International Women’s Day at the University level since 2012 and the Convener of AGAM, a management fest, since 2018.
Dr. Santhana Lakshmi has undertaken research and entrepreneurship-development projects supported by DST-NIMAT/EDII and received SERI research funding from SRMIST. She has published research papers in ABDC- and Scopus-indexed journals and has presented her research at several national and international conferences.
SUBJECT TAUGHT / STUDENT PROJECT MENTOR
Human Resource Management | Strategic HRM | Strategic Management | Industrial Relations | International HRM | Legal Aspects of Business | Business Research Methods | Ethical Practices in Business | Intellectual Property Rights
RESEARCH INTEREST
Work-Life Balance | Chief Happiness Officer | Strategic HRM | Workplace Discrimination | Psychological Contracts | Gamified Concepts in Management | Experiential Learning
EDUCATION
Ph.D. – SRM Institute of Science and Technology – Human Resource Management – 2015
M.B.A. – Anna University – Human Resource Management – 2005
M.L.M. – Annamalai University – Labour Management – 2013
M.Phil. – Madurai Kamaraj University – Public Administration – 2002
M.A. – University of Madras – Public Administration – 2000
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
Published research in ABDC- and Scopus-indexed journals covering areas including Work-Life Balance, Psychological Contracts, Employee Behaviour, Workplace Happiness, Experiential Learning, Strategic Management, Technology Adoption, and Machine Learning.
Selected publications include research in:
RESEARCH PROJECTS & FUNDING
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
ACADEMIC / INSTITUTIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Associate Professor
Area of Expertise: OB & HR
Profile
Dr. Rekhapriyadharshini is an academician and researcher with around 15 years of experience in teaching, research, academic administration, and programme coordination. She is currently serving as an Associate Professor at VIT University, Chennai. She has previously served at Rajalakshmi School of Business, XIME, Vels University, and Great Lakes Institute of Management.
Her academic and research work primarily focuses on Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour, Work-Family Conflict, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, and Women in the Workplace. She has published research in journals indexed in Scopus, ABDC, UGC and other reputed databases, with research interests spanning work-family conflict, organizational citizenship behaviour, psychological contracts, leadership, workplace behaviour, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
She has also presented research papers at national and international academic conferences, including conferences at IIM Ahmedabad and other leading management institutions, and has contributed to research projects and academic initiatives.
Education
» Ph.D., VIT University, Chennai – Work-Family Conflict; “Moderating Effect of Personality Dimensions on Work-Family Conflict” (2011–2015)
» MBA, Crescent Business School, B. S. Abdur Rahman University – HR & Systems, First Class (2009–2011)
» B.Sc., Madras University – Computer Science & Technology, Distinction (2006–2009)
Professional Experience
» Associate Professor, VIT University, Chennai – January 2024 to Present; Alumni Coordinator and International Relations Coordinator.
» Senior Assistant Professor, Rajalakshmi School of Business – April 2021 to December 2023; served as Program Coordinator, HR Area Head, Social Media Coordinator and other academic coordination roles.
» Assistant Professor, Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship (XIME) – December 2018 to February 2021; served as Program/Student Coordinator and Exam Coordinator and was part of the AICTE team.
» Assistant Professor, School of Management, Vels University – July 2017 to January 2018; Class In-charge, Exam Cell Coordinator and AICTE/NIRF team member.
» Lecturer, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai – June 2015 to June 2017; involved in course development.
» Research Associate, VIT Business School, VIT University – August 2011 to May 2015; full-time research scholar and involved in a TANSTIA-FNF funded project on labour laws and Indian entrepreneurs.
Areas of Expertise | Subject Taught / Student Project Mentor
Human Resource Management | Human Resource Management | HR Analytics
Organizational Behaviour | Organizational Behaviour | Organizational Culture
Talent Management | Talent Management & Talent Acquisition | Employee Engagement
Leadership | Training & Development | Leadership Development
Work-Family Conflict | Organization Development | Workplace Behaviour
Diversity & Inclusion | Presentation Skills | Women & Workplace Studies
Research Methods | Management Research | SPSS & AMOS
Research & Academic Contributions
» Research areas include Work-Family Conflict, Organizational Behaviour, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Organizational Citizenship Behaviour, Workplace Ostracism, Psychological Contracts, Women’s Career Advancement, and Entrepreneurship.
» Published research on work-family conflict and personality, women entrepreneurs, transformational leadership, organizational learning culture, student engagement, women's career advancement, and digital banking customer loyalty.
» Presented research at conferences including Indian Management Research Conference (IIM Ahmedabad), SIMSR International HR Conference, IBS Hyderabad Conference on Human Resource Management, and international conferences on sustainability, entrepreneurship and digital strategies.
» Has written academic cases including “The Wrong Window,” “The Perfection Trap,” and “Chennai Home Cleaners Pvt Ltd.”
Additional Academic & Professional Contributions
» Best Teacher Award, Rajalakshmi School of Business, Academic Year 2021–2022.
» Certified Behavior & Mentoring Analyst, Talent Metrix.
» Trained in Structural Equation Modeling, SPSS, AMOS, Data Analysis for Decision Making, Design Thinking, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Women Leadership.
» Served as Program Coordinator, Exam Coordinator, HR Area Head, Alumni Coordinator and International Relations Coordinator across various academic institutions.
» Experienced in case-based teaching, role plays, interactive pedagogy, experiential learning and management research mentoring.
Student Project Mentoring
HRM | Organizational Behaviour | Leadership | Employee Engagement | Talent Management | Work-Family Conflict | Women & Workplace | Organizational Development | Workplace Behaviour | Management Research
Director
Area of Expertise: OB, HR & Leadership
Dr. Ujjal Mukherjee is an academic and institutional leader with 16+ years of experience in teaching and 9+ years of industry experience, bringing together academic knowledge and practical business perspectives. He currently serves as Director of Rajalakshmi School of Business, where he focuses on strengthening academic excellence, enhancing industry relevance, and building an ecosystem that prepares students for real-world challenges. His work spans Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, with significant experience in teaching, mentoring, research, consulting, and curriculum development.
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Career & Academic Highlights
Advisor
Area of Expertise: Operations, Strategy & Sustainability
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Dr. S. Chinnam Reddy is a management educator, academic administrator, researcher, and institutional leader with around 33 years of experience across management education, academic administration, institutional governance, and strategic leadership. He has held senior positions including Director, Dean & Director, Dean – Faculty of Management, and Director – Higher Education across leading higher education institutions in India.
His expertise spans Corporate Governance, ESG, Sustainability, Operations Research, Strategic Management, HRM, CSR, Finance, Tourism & Hospitality, Public–Private Partnerships, and Institutional Leadership. He has worked extensively on strengthening governance frameworks, building academic institutions, developing international collaborations, and integrating sustainability and social impact into institutional and business practices.
Dr. Reddy has significant experience in Tourism, Hospitality and Sustainable Development, having served as Director of the National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (NITHM), Hyderabad, and as Patron and Organizer of multiple international conferences involving universities and delegates from across Europe, Africa, and Asia.
He is also an experienced researcher and academic mentor, with publications covering Corporate Governance, CSR, HRM, Operations Research, Working Capital Management, Strategic Leadership, Public–Private Partnerships, Marketing, Tourism, and Business Management. He has guided multiple Ph.D. scholars, served as an external expert for faculty selection and doctoral thesis evaluation, and contributed to academic journals and professional bodies.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Corporate Governance & ESG | Strategic Management | Operations Research | Business Analytics & Statistics | Sustainability & SDGs | CSR & Social Impact | Tourism & Hospitality Management | Public–Private Partnerships | Human Resource Management | Working Capital & Financial Management | Institutional Leadership & Governance | Change & Crisis Management | Green Investments & Eco-Tourism | Academic Leadership & Administration
SUBJECT TAUGHT / STUDENT PROJECT MENTOR:
Statistics | Operations Research | Operations Management | Quantitative Techniques | Management Decision Making | Strategic Management | Corporate Governance | Human Resource Management | Financial Management | Working Capital Management | Business Research Methodology | Project Management | Marketing Management | Entrepreneurship | Tourism & Hospitality Management | Sustainability & ESG | CSR | Business Analytics | Management Science
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ACADEMIC & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:
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VISITING FACULTY EXPERIENCE:
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PROFESSIONAL FOCUS:
Corporate Governance | ESG & Sustainability | Tourism & Hospitality | Operations Research | Strategic Management | CSR & Social Impact | HRM | Institutional Leadership | Public–Private Partnerships | Green Investments | Eco-Tourism | Business Research | Academic Governance | Sustainable Development Goals
Global Dean, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore & Sydney
Area of Expertise: Supply Chain Management, Operations Management & Data Science
Profile
Dr. Vaidy Jayaraman is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in Supply Chain Operations, Data Sciences and Analytics, with more than 25 years of experience in teaching, research, executive education, consulting, and academic leadership. He has served as Principal and Associate Dean at Great Lakes Institute of Management for over six years and has held senior academic positions in India and the United States.
Prior to joining Great Lakes Institute of Management, Dr. Jayaraman was a tenured senior faculty member at the School of Business Administration, University of Miami, Florida, where he taught courses in Supply Chain Operations and Analytics. His academic career combines strong expertise in operations and supply chain management with advanced applications of analytics and data-driven decision-making.
Dr. Jayaraman has extensive consulting experience with several Fortune 100 companies, working on business challenges across supply chains, service operations, strategy, and analytics. He has also designed and delivered numerous Executive Education and Management Development Programmes for senior professionals and business leaders.
He has published more than 100 journal articles, with his research in Supply Chain Management and Service Operations receiving significant academic and industry recognition. His work has accumulated 11,000+ citations, reflecting the impact and relevance of his research. He has also received several awards for excellence in teaching and research.
With significant leadership experience in both the United States and India, Dr. Jayaraman has demonstrated strong capabilities in academic administration, institution building, industry engagement, and strategic leadership. His broader areas of engagement include International Business, Strategy and Marketing, in addition to his core expertise in Supply Chain and Analytics.
He has co-authored two books and is currently working on books focusing on Supply Chain Analytics and Sustainable Management: Models and Public Policy Implications.
Educational Qualifications
Professional Experience
Research Interests
Courses Taught
Research & Publications
Industry & Consulting Experience
Dr. Jayaraman has undertaken extensive consulting engagements with Fortune 100 companies, applying his expertise in supply chain operations, service operations, analytics, strategy and business transformation to address complex organizational challenges.
Executive Education
He has several years of experience in Executive Education, designing and delivering programmes for senior executives and business leaders in areas including:
Academic & Leadership Contributions
Joint Managing Director
Area of Expertise: Operations & Supply Chain
Operational Excellence & Lean Transformation Leader
Jayanth Murthy is a leading expert in Operational Excellence, Kaizen, and Lean Transformation, with over 27 years of experience in driving performance improvement and building cultures of continuous improvement. As Joint Managing Director of Kaizen Institute for India, South Asia and Africa, he works with organizations across industries and geographies to translate strategy into effective execution through robust operational systems.
His approach focuses on understanding an organization’s current state, defining its desired future state, and identifying the changes required to achieve sustainable growth, efficiency, and profitability. He emphasizes eliminating waste and variability while developing people-driven cultures of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
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Career & Professional Highlights
Post Graduate Diploma in Management for Executives
