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.
Areas of Expertise
- Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
- Leadership Development and People Management
- Employee Engagement, Motivation and Workplace Well-being
- Teaching, Mentoring and Academic Leadership
- Research, Consulting and Curriculum Development
- Business Journalism and Research Skills
Career & Academic Highlights
- Director, Rajalakshmi School of Business, Chennai, since November 2025.
- Previously served as Professor of OB and HRM and Head of Faculty at the Institute of Public Enterprises, Hyderabad.
- Served as Professor and Area Chair – OB and HRM at CMS Business School, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, for over nine years.
- Brings a strong combination of academic and industry experience, with his work focused on teaching, mentoring, research, consulting, curriculum development, and building strong academic environments.
- Management Education from Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and MBA in General Management from The ICFAI University, Dehradun.