The Academic Advisory Council (AAC) at SRM Executive Education is comprised of distinguished academicians, eminent researchers, senior faculty leaders, and accomplished practitioners from India and abroad.
The Academic Advisory Council (AAC) at SRM Executive Education is comprised of distinguished academicians, eminent researchers, senior faculty leaders, and accomplished practitioners from India and abroad.
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:
Review and refine program structures to maintain academic excellence and industry relevance.
Establish standards for teaching, learning, and assessment to ensure consistency and credibility.
Advise on faculty recruitment, development, and collaboration with global academicians.
Promote applied research and thought leadership that strengthens executive education.
Align SRM Executive Education with best practices from leading international business schools.
The Council is entrusted with:
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
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
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
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
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
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
Post Graduate Diploma in Management for Executives