Academic Advisory Council (AAC)

About SRM

The AAC serves as the academic backbone of SRM Executive Education, ensuring that all programs are rigorous, innovative, and globally benchmarked. Its role is to:

Curriculum Oversight

Review and refine program structures to maintain academic excellence and industry relevance.

Quality Assurance

Establish standards for teaching, learning, and assessment to ensure consistency and credibility.

Faculty Engagement

Advise on faculty recruitment, development, and collaboration with global academicians.

Research Integration

Promote applied research and thought leadership that strengthens executive education.

Global Benchmarking

Align SRM Executive Education with best practices from leading international business schools.

Responsibilities of AAC

The Council is entrusted with:

Council Members

Dr. Ashok Chanda

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

  • Executive Dean, UBSS – Overseeing academic processes and academic management.
  • Business and Academic Professional – Large Global Corporations, Universities and Institutes of Higher Education.
  • More than 25 years of leadership and management experience across education and corporate sectors.
  • Extensive experience in education management, compliance and academic management.
  • Senior leadership experience with responsibility for business operations, management, P&L and organisational performance.
  • Experience across Education, Oil & Gas, Energy and Logistics.
  • International professional exposure across Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, Australia, and India. The supplied profile records his business and academic professional experience from April 1990 to the present.

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

  • New Age Learning
  • Digital Transformation in Education
  • Online MBA and Online Learning
  • Technology-Enhanced Learning
  • Education Management
  • Academic Management
  • Education Compliance
  • Strategic Management
  • Organisational Performance
  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Organisational Development
  • Change Management

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:

  • Strategies for Going Online – A Handbook for Institutions, Faculty and Students
  • HRM Strategic Integration and Organisational Performance
  • Strategic Human Resource Technologies: Keys to Managing People
  • Things Will Never Be the Same... or Will They?
  • Human Resource Strategy: Architecture for Change

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

  • Driving Digital Transformation in the Education Industry
  • Developing New Age Learning models
  • Transitioning conventional education delivery towards online learning
  • Building and managing academic institutions and education organisations
  • Education regulatory compliance and academic governance
  • Strategic planning and organisational performance
  • Leadership and management of complex and diverse businesses
  • Developing technology-enabled education and learning models

Dr. A. Vinay Kumar

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

  • Corporate Finance, Financial Planning & Investment Management
  • Entrepreneurial Finance & Emerging Financial Markets
  • Financial Markets, Options & Market Microstructure
  • Strategic Academic Management & Institutional Development
  • Executive Education & Leadership Development
  • Curriculum Innovation & Higher Education Governance
  • Data Analytics and Data Mining for Business Decision-Making

Career & Academic Highlights

  • Vice Chancellor, ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), Hyderabad, since August 2026.
  • Previously served as Pro Vice Chancellor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, from December 2023 to July 2026.
  • Served as Director, GITAM Deemed University, and Director, NMIMS Bengaluru.
  • Served as Professor of Finance at IIM Lucknow for more than 21 years, from November 2001 to February 2023.
  • Designed and delivered executive development and finance programmes and has extensive experience in higher education leadership, curriculum innovation, and strategic academic management.
  • Research publications include studies on implied volatility models, options trading, market microstructure, stock price movements, and news sentiment.
  • D. in Finance – Entrepreneurial Finance from Osmania University.
  • Trained in Participant-Centered Learning at Harvard Business School and Data Mining for Educators at SAS Institute.

Dr. P. K. Viswanathan (PKV)

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

  • Professor – Analytics, Great Lakes Institute of Management
  • Principal Faculty – Analytics, Management Development Programs, Great Lakes
  • 15+ years of industry experience in senior management roles
  • Senior Management – Ballarpur Industries (BILT), Thapar Group
  • Senior Management – K. Industries, J.K. Organization
  • Corporate consultant and executive trainer across analytics, statistics and business decision-making

PUBLICATIONS & BOOKS

Dr. Viswanathan has authored/co-authored four books, including:

  • Business Statistics – A First Course – Pearson Education
  • Business Statistics – An Applied Orientation – Pearson Education
  • Marketing Research – British Open University Business School, U.K.

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:

  • Product-mix optimization and profit maximization using Linear Programming
  • Market research and statistical analysis
  • Marketing analytics and forecasting models
  • Credit default prediction and financial modelling
  • Website landing-page click-through-rate optimization
  • Statistical consulting for international clients
  • Development of analytics and forecasting solutions for software organizations

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT

  • Conducted workshops at the Cypher Analytics India Summit on Machine Learning, Neural Networks and Logistic Regression
  • Distinguished Panelist on AI/ML-led disruption and AI transformation
  • Chairperson/Session Chair at national and international conferences
  • Reviewer for Emerald Journals, South Asian Journal of Business Studies and Journal of Indian Business Research
  • Delivered invited lectures and workshops on Statistical Tools, Hypothesis Testing and Analytics
  • Presented research at international conferences on Analytics, Banking, Supply Chain, Operations Research and Quantitative Management

RECOGNITION

Recognized consecutively as:

  • One of the 10 Most Prominent Analytics Academicians in India – 2017
  • One of the 20 Most Prominent Analytics & Data Science Academicians in India – 2018
  • One of the 10 Most Prominent Data Science Academicians in India – 2019

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

Dr. Shenbagaraman V.M.

Professor of Systems & Chairperson – Education Programs, College of Management

Education

  • D. in Management, Pondicherry Central University, Pondicherry | 2010
  • Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai | 2014 — Distinction
  • B.A. in Finance & International Trade, University of Madras, Chennai | 1995
  • AMIE – Electronics & Communication Engineering, Institution of Engineers (India), Calcutta | 1987
  • Sc. in Physics, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai | 1983
  • UGC-NET for Lectureship – Management, University Grants Commission | 2004
  • Sun Java – UML Standards, NIIT, Chennai | 2000
  • Oracle – Forms & Reports, Bitech Computers | 1997

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

  • Artificial Intelligence and its Applications
  • Big Data Management and Security
  • Business Analytics
  • Data Visualization & Information Management
  • Information Security Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • E-Business & Marketing Analytics
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Computer Networks & Security
  • Computer and Information Security Management
  • Indian IT Industry Case Analysis
  • System Analysis and Design
  • Computer Languages for Management

INTERNATIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Hannam University, South Korea — Indian IT Industry Case Analysis and Management Information Systems.
  • University of Talca, Chile — Security and Computer Networks for Information Systems students.
  • SRMIST — Computer and Information Security Management for Nigerian M.Tech. students.
  • Hannam University–SRM Linton Global Leadership Programme — Organising Secretary.

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:

  • Digital Transformation in Smart Manufacturing with Industrial Robot Through Predictive Data Analysis — Springer, 2021. Scopus Indexed
  • Predictive Data Analysis for Energy Management of a Smart Factory Leading to Sustainability — Springer, 2021. Scopus Indexed
  • Digital Transformation of Air Compressor Utilization Based on AI, ML in Smart Factory Management — IJMPERD, 2020. Scopus Indexed
  • AI Enabled Computer Vision Cobot for Real-time Screw Position Detector and Screw Tightener Used for Smart Factory — International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 2020. Scopus Indexed
  • AI Based Digital Transformation for Rack Storage Management in Smart Factory — IJMPERD, 2020. Scopus Indexed
  • A Study on Customers’ Perception of Online Banking and E-Service Quality among Chennai Customers — International Journal of Business Excellence, 2017. Scopus Indexed
  • The Customers’ Perception of Mobile Banking Adoption in Chennai City: An Empirical Assessment of an Extended Technology Acceptance Model — International Journal of Business Information Systems, 2017. Scopus Indexed
  • Determinants of Training Perception among Direct-to-Home Service Providers in Chennai — Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical & Control Systems, 2018. Scopus Indexed
  • A Study on Factors Influencing Nurses’ Acceptance of Electronic Medical Record System in Private Hospitals Using Extended UTAUT Model — 2018. Scopus Indexed
  • Are Information Systems Security Policies Effective in Organizations? An Empirical Study of Employees’ Non-compliant Behavior — International Journal of Applied Business and Economic Research, 2017. Scopus Indexed
  • Impact of Customer Relationship Management Practices on Enhancing Customer Satisfaction in Private Banks in Chennai — 2018. Scopus Indexed
  • A Comprehensive Review of the Applications of Protection Motivation Theory in Health Related Behaviors — Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2017. Scopus Indexed
  • A Study on the Role of Socio-Economic Characteristics on Adoption of Internet Banking in Chennai Metropolitan City — Asian Journal of Information Technology, 2015. Scopus Indexed

BOOK

Computer Languages for Management — Textbook for MBA programmes.

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Program Chair, International Conference on Information Communication and Management, Hong Kong | 2012.
  • Organising Secretary, Hannam University–SRM Linton Global Leadership Programme, South Korea.
  • Vice President, SRM Association of Management Studies (SAMS) for 10 years.
  • Co-Chairman, International Conference on Business Research, SRM University | 2011.
  • Panel Member, National Conference on Emerging Social Perspectives and Parallel Issues of Business Management | 2012.
  • Reviewer, International Conference on Information Communication and Management, Hong Kong.
  • Chief Guest, Inauguration of Computer Science Association, BWDA Arts & Science College | 2017.
  • Resource Person, AICTE–ISTE sponsored Short-Term Training Programme.
  • Research Supervisor, Faculty of Management; two research scholars have completed Ph.D. and seven others have pursued doctoral research.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

  • 100 Most Dedicated Professors Award, World Education Congress, Taj Lands End, Mumbai | 2018.
  • Rajiv Gandhi Gold Medal Award for excellence in his field, Global Economic Progress & Research Association, New Delhi.
  • Outstanding Faculty Award for contribution and achievement in Management, Venus International Foundation, Chennai | 2015.
  • Distinction in M.Tech. Computer Science, SRM University | 2014.
  • Cash Awards from SRMIST on 12 occasions for publications in Scopus-indexed journals.
  • Cash Award and Merit Certificates from SRMIST for producing 100% results under Anna University.
  • Letter of Appreciation from the Controller of Examinations, SRMIST, for successfully completing University Semester Examinations.

ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS

  • 35+ years of teaching and academic experience
  • 131 publications/articles
  • Scopus-indexed journal and Springer publications
  • Research Supervisor in Management
  • International teaching experience across South Korea, Chile, and Nigeria
  • Extensive academic leadership experience at SRMIST
  • Specialization across AI, Analytics, Information Systems and Information Security

Dr. Rama Moondra

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

  • Entrepreneurship, Startup Ecosystems & Business Scaling
  • Strategic Consulting, Business Planning & Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Leadership Coaching, Executive Development & Mentoring
  • Marketing Management & Business Development
  • Organisational Development & Transformation
  • Global Business Etiquette & Cross-Cultural Management

Career & Academic Highlights

  • Dean & Head of Adani Institute of Digital Technology Management since 2020, leading the institution’s academic and administrative development.
  • Over three decades of experience as a strategic consultant and leadership coach, helping CEOs and organisations scale their businesses through strategic inputs, business plans, and organisational development solutions.
  • Certified coach from the International Coach Federation and Premium Educator with Harvard Business Publishing; also contributes to Harvard case studies and surveys.
  • Visiting Faculty at leading management institutions, including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Shillong, and IIM Raipur, with experience in training on global business etiquette.
  • Mentor with Startup India and NITI Aayog, supporting the development of entrepreneurs and emerging businesses.
  • D. in Startup Ecosystems from GLS University, Strategic Management Programme from IIM Calcutta, and postgraduate qualifications in Marketing from the University of Wyoming.

Dr. R. Chandran

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

  • International Business & Global Trade
  • International Trading & Export Management
  • Strategic Management
  • International Market Development
  • Business Consulting & Advisory
  • Management Education & Executive Development
  • Global Business Environment & Cross-Border Business

Career & Professional Highlights

  • Currently serves as Executive Director, Pillai Institute of Management Studies & Research (PiMSR); his profile lists the position from March 2002 onwards.
  • Served as Director of PiMSR from 2002 to 2011, providing academic and institutional leadership.
  • Began his academic career in 1983 at Somaiya Institute of Management Studies as Senior Faculty.
  • Brings 39 years of combined academic and industrial experience, including significant leadership experience in international trading organizations.
  • Served for 10 years as Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Managing Director of international trading companies.
  • Has been closely associated as a Resource Person with Ahmedabad Management Association, World Trade Centre, Indo-African Chamber of Commerce, and Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO).
  • Served as a consultant with ECGC, contributing his expertise to the international trade and export ecosystem.
  • Holds a D. in International Business.
  • Has authored four books in International Business, reflecting his academic and professional expertise in the field.
  • Known for being an effective motivator, team leader, student-centric teacher, continuous knowledge acquirer, and harmonious performer.

Dr. Vaidy Jayaraman

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

  • D. – Operations & Supply Chain Management, The Ohio State University, USA
  • S. – Operations Research, The Ohio State University, USA
  • B.A. – Management, University of Akron, USA
  • S. – Mathematical Sciences, University of Akron, USA

Professional Experience

  • Chair Professor – Supply Chain Operations, Data Sciences & Analytics
  • Principal & Associate Dean – Great Lakes Institute of Management
  • Tenured Senior Faculty – School of Business Administration, University of Miami, Florida
  • 25+ years of experience in teaching, research and academic leadership
  • Extensive experience in Executive Education and Management Development Programmes
  • Consulting experience with several Fortune 100 companies
  • Leadership experience across academic institutions and industry partnerships in India and the United States

Research Interests

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Supply Chain Analytics
  • Operations Management
  • Service Operations
  • Data Science & Business Analytics
  • Sustainable Supply Chains
  • Sustainable Management
  • International Business
  • Strategy
  • Marketing Analytics

Courses Taught

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Supply Chain Operations
  • Supply Chain Analytics
  • Business Analytics
  • Data Science
  • Operations Management
  • Service Operations
  • Sustainable Management
  • International Business
  • Strategy
  • Marketing

Research & Publications

  • Published 100+ research articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
  • Research extensively focused on Supply Chain Management, Service Operations, Operations Analytics and Sustainability.
  • Research work has received 11,000+ citations.
  • Has received several recognitions for teaching and research excellence.
  • Co-author of two books.
  • Currently working on books on Supply Chain Analytics and Sustainable Management: Models and Public Policy Implications.

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:

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Operations & Service Management
  • Supply Chain Analytics
  • Data Science & Analytics
  • Strategy
  • Sustainable Management
  • Business Transformation

Academic & Leadership Contributions

  • Served as Principal and Associate Dean at Great Lakes Institute of Management for 6+ years.
  • Held a tenured senior faculty position at the University of Miami, Florida.
  • Demonstrated academic leadership experience in both the US and India.
  • Extensive experience in institution-level administration and strategic leadership.
  • Strong engagement with industry partners and organizations across multiple business domains.

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