Dr. Ujjal Mukherjee
Director
Dr. Ujjal Mukherjee is an accomplished academic and institutional leader with extensive experience in teaching, research, consulting, and academic administration. He has held leadership roles such as Professor, Head–Consultancy, and Head–Research at reputed business schools across India.
He holds a Ph.D. and MBA in Human Resource Management, is UGC-NET qualified, and has earned a University Teaching Certificate from Newcastle University, Australia. He is also a Certified Happiness Coach from The Berkeley Well-Being Institute, California.
Dr. Mukherjee has trained senior and middle management professionals from organizations including Tietoevry, eCONZ, NMDC, ONGC, and Power Grid Corporation. With over 17 years in academia, 4 years in industry, and 5 years as an entrepreneur, he brings a strong blend of academic depth and practical insight.
His research has appeared in ABDC, SCOPUS, and Web of Science-indexed journals. In 2022, he received the Global Research Paper Award from ISDSI–University at Albany, State University of New York. His current interests and training expertise include positive psychology, happiness and well-being, and creativity.
Dr.K.S.Meenakshi Sundaram
CAO (CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER)
He is an eminent academician. He holds Ph.D (Management Studies), Ph.D (Agricultural Extension), M.B.A(Marketing Management), M.B.A.(Personnel Management), M.Sc. (Agricultural Extension), B.Sc. (Agriculture), Post graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass communication, Post graduate Diploma in Training and Development Training & Development, Diploma in Software Technology Software Technology, Post graduate Diploma in Business Management. Successfully Completed more than 25 number of courses in HR, Marketing in Coursera . Currently pursuing D.litt in HR .
A multi-faceted seasoned professional having over 42 years of rich & dynamic experience in Teaching, General Management / Personnel Administration/ Training & Development / HRM and Faculties Management across industry verticals. Hands on experience in general administrative activities, personnel management, corporate policy implementation and facilities management across assignments. Result oriented, dynamic, timely accurate reporter. Served as an Expert Member in Cauvery Technical cell – water dispute .External Examiner, Vellore Institute of Technology for Department of Management Studies. Member Board of Selection for SCSVMV University Kancheepuram, Sathyabama University. Member Doctoral committee in Anna University, Chennai. Member Doctoral committee in Dr. M.G.R. University Chennai. External Examiner for M.Phil for Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore. External Examiner for SRM University. Member Doctoral Committee Saveetha University. External Examiner, Bharath University, Annamalai University . Associated with 135 journals in the capacity of Member Editorial board. Published, more than 35 papers in the international journals and more than 12 papers in National journals. Besides presented several papers in the National and International conferences and guided several PhD scholars in Management.
Dr Vidhya Srinivasan
Dean – Industry & Strategic Alliances.
Dr Vidhya Srinivasan has over 4 decades of experience in teaching, training, research, consulting, advising and HR interventions across different sectors of the HR domain, as well as leadership roles in the field of HR education.
As an advisor, she has supported organizations in the fields of Corporate Social Responsibility, Diversity Management, and Strategic HR Intervention. As an HR educational leader, she has developed, nurtured and spearheaded the growth of the MSW-HR/ MHRM courses at the D. G. Vaishnav College, the Krishnaswamy College for Women Chennai, XIME Chennai and currently Head Corporate Connect at the Rajalakshmi School of Business (RSB) Chennai.Dr Vidhya has taught Talent Management, Business Ethics and Competency based Management at XIME Chennai. She has also handled courses on Performance Management and Organisational Behaviour at the Chennai Business School.
Her talks on Women in Leadership and Organizational Behavior are sought after. In keeping with her passion to build capacities, she has worked aggressively with HR leaders, trainers, skill specialists, and consultants for campus placements, global internships, certifications, industry interface conferences and leadership development, for over 5000 students over the last four and a half decades.
Vidhya has a graduate degree in Economics and General Law from the Mumbai University, and did her post-graduation in Social Work. She has a Doctorate in Corporate Social Responsibility from TISS, Mumbai. She has presented research papers in Asia, South America, Australia, the USA, and Africa. Her professional achievements include a Rotary Exchange Award to Canada, a British Council Fellowship and a Tata Trust Scholarship for Business Ethics Research. She is the author of the much sought after book, The HRD Almanac. 6000 copies of this book have been sold so far.
Prof. (Dr.) T. MUTHUKUMAR
Professor – Business Analytics
Prof. (Dr.) T. Muthukumar is having to his credit of Ph.D (Systems & IT), MCA (University of Madras), MBA (Systems & IT), M.Phil (Management), M.Sc (Applied Mathematics – Anna University) and PGDOR (OR Society of India, Calcutta). He has 34 years of rich varied experience in teaching, research and consultancy. He has undertaken several consultancy projects from India and abroad. He has authorised and published a technical book on Management Information System (MIS) for ICE / MCA Students, University of Madras. He has also published 40 Research papers in repute International / National Journals and Conferences.
Before Joining RSB, he worked as Professor & Associate Dean – XIME Bangalore, Faculty in Engineering College, University, Dean – MCA Department in IMS University Dehradun and Professor – IIHMR – New Delhi, ASBM – Bhubaneswar, Chennai and ETHIOPIA. His areas of Interest are Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Mining, Data Warehouse, Database Management Systems, Business Intelligence, Big Data and Software Project Management. Currently, he involved the area of Research Data Analysis and Big Data. He is a Life member of Professional body’s like AIMA, CSI and IEEE.
Dr.N.R. Aravamudhan
PROFESSOR – Organisational Behaviour & Human Resource Management
Dr. N. R. Aravamudhan is an accomplished academician and researcher in the domain of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management, with an impressive teaching career spanning over 24 years. He has consistently contributed to the academic growth of postgraduate students, combining theoretical insight with practical relevance in all his pedagogical engagements. With a strong foundational background in Commerce and Management and an exemplary academic record—including clearing the UGC-NET in a single attempt with a 98.5 percentile—Dr. Aravamudhan brings depth, clarity, and rigor to every course and research initiative he undertakes.
Dr. Badri Toppur
PROFESSOR – OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Dr. Badri Toppur came back to India after his PhD from University of Massachusetts in 2002 to take up teaching and research assignments, and has been teaching at some leading business schools in the country before joining RSB as an Associate Professor and Head of the Centre of Excellence – Business Analytics. His areas of interest are Quantitative Techniques, Decision Analysis, Operations Research, Business Analytics and Computer Simulation. He has jointly conducted Executive Development Programs for leading companies like HP and Oracle.
Dr. Toppur’s bachelor degree was in Mathematics from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, and his M.S. was in Computational Mathematics and Operations Research, from Clemson University, South Carolina, USA. In the year 2002 he was awarded a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operational Research, on the area of heuristics for network design. He has also done his MBA in Global Energy from Bauer College, University of Houston, USA.
- Badri Toppur (2024). Solving a real world non-convex Quadratic Assignment Problem, RAIRO-Operations Research.URL: https://doi.org/10.1051/ro/2024018
- Badri Toppur and T. C. Thomas. (2023) Forecasting commercial vehicle production using quantitative techniques. Contemporary Economics, 17(1):10–23
- Shipping patterns may be altered according to available refining capacities, Maritime Technology and Research, Volume 4, Number 1. (CrossRef, Google Scholar, Index Copernicus International). 2022, January-March. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33175/mtr.2022.253244
- Determining the best set of Molecular Descriptors for a Toxicity Classification Problem, RAIRO-Operations Research, 55(5), 2769-2783. With K. J. Jaims. (Scopus).
- Toppur, Badri, C. Swaminathan, (2021), Production Scheduling for an Automotive Firm given Varying Demand and Capacity, Global Business & Economics Anthology, ISSN:1553–1392, Volume I, March 2021, pp 59-71.
- “Toppur Badri (2020), “Epidemic Modelling after Exploratory Data Analysis”, SEYBOLD Report Journal, Volume 15, Issue 9, September-2020. With P. Sudesh, Ahamed Basha, M. Rupesh, S. Sharmila, Karthik Kannan, R. Poornima, V. M. Shifana, V. Aiswarya, and A. Abishek. Indexed in Google Scholar
- “Toppur, Badri (2020), A Transshipment Model for Logistics Management at Indian Oil Company. RAIRO – Operations Research, 54(4), 1087—1102, EDP Sciences, France, Co-authored with Atanu Sanyal. DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1051/ro/2020005
- “Hybrid Agile Project Management Model For New Product Development in Aerospace”, International Journal of Operations and Quantitative Management. Volume 25, Number 1, March 2019. pp 1-15. With Parvez Alam. (IJOQM is Scopus Indexed and also a C rated journal in the ABDC list.)
- “Data Envelopment Analysis of Public Sector Undertaking Banks and Their Current Ranking”, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development. Volume 8, Special Issue 4, pp. 241-247. (2018). With P. R. Ramakrishnan. (Scopus indexed)
- A Study of Banking Stocks in India and an Appropriate Model for Prudent Investment, Research Bulletin, Volume 42, No. II, (July 2016). With Ramakrishnam, P.R., Subhendu Dey, and Merlin Mythili,
- Selecting a Suitable B-School – Some Guidelines, Management Compass, Career Launcher, pp. 30-31. February 2015
- Abdullah Al-Jasser, Ibrahim, Sasidhar Bokkasam, and Badri Toppur, (June 2014),Cost Allocation of Operational Materials for an Alloy and Special Steel Plant using Excel Solver, International Review of Management and Business Research, Volume 3, Issue 2. (Indexed in International Scientific Indexing, Index Copernicus International)
- Kishan, Sanchit, Sri Sathyanarayanan, G. Anand Narayanamoorthy and Badri Toppur (July 2013), Business Process Optimization in Fuel Stations. International Journal of Management and Development, (ISSN:2321-1423), Volume 1, Number 2. 120–126
- A Brief History of Data Analysis, Mathematica, Mathematics Society Journal of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi. 2009
- Ramakrishnan, Rajesh and Badri Toppur, (2007), Regression Analysis of Capacity Utilization for Estimating Competitor’s Payoff Matrix in Two-Player, Non-Zero Sum Games. ICFAI Journal of International Business, Vol. II, No. 2, 30-37. (CiteSeer X index)
- A Divide-and-Bridge Heuristic for Steiner Minimal Trees in the Euclidean Plane, International Journal of Operations and Quantitative Management, Volume 20, Number 2, 101-114. June 2014 (ABDC Rating: C, SCOPUS indexed)
- A Sausage Heuristic for Steiner Minimal Trees in Three-Dimensional Euclidean Space. Journal of Mathematical Modelling and Algorithms, Springer Science+Business Media, BV, Vol 4(2), 199-217. (2005) With J. MacGregor Smith (SCOPUS indexed)
- Properties of R-Sausages. Discrete and Computational Geometry, Springer Verlag, Vol 31(4), 587-611. (2004). With J. MacGregor Smith. (SCOPUS indexed)
- Euclidean Steiner Minimal Trees, Minimum Energy Configurations, and the embedding problem of Weighted Graphs in Euclidean Space. Discrete Applied Mathematics Vol 71(1-3), 187-215. (1996). With J. MacGregor Smith. (SCOPUS indexed)
- Toppur, Badri (2021), Solving a Real World Non-Convex Quadratic Assignment Problem. In proceedings of XLVIII International Symposium of Operational Research, September 20th-23rd, 2021, Banja-Koviljaca, Serbia. Forthcoming
- Toppur, Badri, K. J. Jaims, (2021), Predicting the best set of Molecular Descriptors for a Toxicity Classification Problem. Proceedings of 1st Business Analytics Conference, K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management, March 27th, Best research paper award; 20 papers were submitted, out of which 15 papers were accepted for presentation.
- Toppur, Badri (2020), Facility location using a Quadratic Assignment Model. In proceedings of XLVII International Symposium of Operational Research, September 20th-23rd, Kraljevo, Serbia. With S. Bharadwaj.
- Toppur, Badri (2019) A Static Transshipment Model for Crude Oil Logistics Planning at a Petroleum Company, POMS conference held at K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai, between December 12th to 14th
- Toppur, Badri (2019) Statistical and Data Envelopment Analysis of Banks Operating in India, Annual Meeting, of INFORMS in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A., held between October 20th-23rd, 2019
- Toppur, Badri (2018), 30th Euro conference, June 23rd-26th, 2019, Dublin, Ireland, EU. Title of Presentation: Data Envelopment Analysis of Public-Sector-Undertaking Banks, and their current ranking. With Ramamurthy Ramakrishnan.
- Toppur, Badri (2018), INFORMS annual meeting, November 4th-7th, 2018, Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Title of Presentation: Statistical analysis of efficiency and profitability of Foreign banks operating in India, and of Indian Banks.
- Toppur, Badri (2018), International Conference of Computing Sciences (ICCS) on “The Use of Trigonometric Ratios to Obtain Optimal Steiner Ratios for Tetrahedral Point Sets”, on November 16th-17th, 2018, at Loyola College, Chennai.
- Toppur, Badri (2018), “Statistical Efficiency and Profitability of Foreign Banks Operating in India, and of Indian Banks” at the Informs Annual Meeting, November 4-7, 2018, in Phoenix, Arizona, U. S. A.
- Toppur, Badri (2018), Data Envelopment Analysis of Public Sector Banks and Ranking, VELS institute of science, technology & advanced studies (VISTAS), Pallavaram, Chennai, 26th and 27th April.
- Toppur, Badri (2017), Steiner Minimal Trees – Motivating Examples, Recent Trends in Operations Research and Statistics (RTORS), IIT Roorkee, December 29th.
- Toppur, Badri (2017), Applications of SPSS, Dr. MGR University- Educational and Research Institute, Maduravoyal, Chennai, 25th October.
- Toppur, Badri (2017), Emerging Trends in Analytics, Department of Commerce, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli, 19th January.
- Network Simplex in the Design of Steiner Minimal Trees – Two Motivating Examples, Conference Proceedings of SIMSR Global Supply Chain Conference, K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Research, Mumbai. December 2016
- Toppur, Badri, (2016), Network Simplex in the Design of Steiner Minimal Trees-Motivating Examples. Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida, NCR(India), 12th-14th December.
- Toppur, Badri, (2014), A Divide and Conquer heuristic for Steiner Minimal Trees on the Plane, IFORS conference in Barcelona, Spain, July 13th to 18th.
- Toppur, Badri (2013), “GIS in the Energy Companies” at the seventh DSI conference at IMI Gurgaon, Delhi. December.
- Toppur, Badri (2012), Divide and Bridge heuristic for Computing Steiner Minimal Trees, Talk on September 7th, at the International Workshop on Decision Making and Optimization, organized by ORSI Chennai chapter, at IIT Madras.
- Toppur, Badri (2019) A Static Transshipment Model for Crude Oil Logistics Planning at a Petroleum Company, Annual Meeting, of INFORMS in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A., held between October 20th-23rd, 2019
- Toppur, Badri (2011), A Divide and Bridge heuristic for Computing Steiner Minimal Trees, at the 21st International Symposium on Mathematical Programming (ISMP) in TU, Berlin, Germany, August 19th and 24th.
- Toppur, Badri (2009), O.R. technique for cost allocation of operational materials, at a steel plant at APORS 2009.Attended 42nd conference of the Operations Research Society of India at Jaipuria Institute of Technology, Jaipur between December 6th and 9th.
- Toppur, Badri (2009), O.R. technique for cost allocation of operational materials, at a steel plant at APORS 2009.Attended 42nd conference of the Operations Research Society of India at Jaipuria Institute of Technology, Jaipur between December 6th and 9th.
- Toppur, Badri (2009), Production planning at a steel mill using Multiple Arc Network formulation and variation on Ford-Fulkerson algorithm, 6th AIMS conference at IBA, Noida between 28th December 2008 and 2nd January.
- Toppur, Badri (2008), Production planning at a steel mill using Multiple Arc Network formulation and variation on Ford-Fulkerson algorithm, ORSI Chennai workshop at Anna University, Chennai on December 25th.
- Toppur, Badri (2007),in Computing an Equilibrium Pair for Two-Player Non-zero Sum Games using a spreadsheet, 39th convention of the Operations Research Society of India at Heritage Institute of Technology, Salt Lake, KolkatabetweenAugust 5th – 7th January.
- Toppur, Badri and A. R. Rajesh (2006), Interpolating the Competitor’s Payoff Matrix in Two–Player Non-Zero Sum Games Due to Lack of Information, 7th International Conference on Quantitative Management at Jaipuria Insitute of Management,betweenAugust 3rd.-5th. http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.119.1742&rep=rep1&type=pdf
- Toppur, Badri (2006), “Computer Simulation of Accurate Estimation of Expected Pension Liability”, Third AIMS conference, 1st – 4th January 2006. IIM Ahmedabad.
- Toppur, Badri (2005), Excel Support for computing an equilibrium for two-player, non-zero sum games, 6th International Conference on Quantitative Management at IIM Indore between August 9th and 11th.
- Toppur, Badri (2005), Computer Simulation for Accurate Estimation of Expected Pension Liability, 37th ORSI conference, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, 8th-11th January 2005.
- Toppur, Badri (2004),Application of Discriminant Analysis in Resort Management. Fifth international conference on Operations and Quantitative Management, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea, 25-27th October 2004.
- Toppur, Badri (2000), An O(N2) Sausage Heuristic For Determining Steiner Minimal Trees in E3”, 10th Annual Workshop on Computational Geometry, Stony Brook, NY, 27th-28th October.
- Toppur, Badri (1994), A Hybrid Evolutionary Algorithm For Computing Steiner Minimal Trees” ORSA/TIMS Joint National Meeting, Boston MA, 24-27th April 1994
- Toppur, Badri (2019) Maritime Inventory Routing and Crude Oil Logistics Planning at a Petroleum Company, Co-authored with M. Ramasubramaniam. Case registered as product 619-0047-1 with The Case Center, UK
- Toppur, Badri and Jatinder N.D. Gupta (2012), Enhancing Competitiveness using Decision Sciences, Proceedings of Fifth Conference of the Indian Subcontinent Decision Sciences Institute, Macmillan.
- Indian Adaptation of best-selling US textbook by Render, Barry, Ralph Stair, Michael Hanna (2009), Quantitative Analysis for Management, Pearson, 10th edition. Now available in its 12th edition.
Dr V.K. Susil Kumar
Director – Placements
Dr. Susil Kumar V.K.’s Life Journey: A Chronicle of Hard Work, Vision, and Leadership Dr. Susil Kumar V.K. is an exemplary professional whose life journey epitomizes dedication, resilience, and transformative leadership. With a robust career spanning 38 years, including 24 years in academia and 14 years in the corporate sector, Dr. Kumar has made significant contributions to education, industry, and society. Born and raised in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, Dr. Kumar’s early life was marked by a keen interest in learning and an innate drive to excel. He began his career at the O/o the Accountant General (A&E), Hyderabad, where his exceptional performance earned him double promotions within six years and consistent accolades, including merit certificates and cash awards. This foundational phase of his career showcased his diligence and ability to deliver excellence in demanding environments.
Visionary Leadership and Impact
Dr. Kumar’s leadership is defined by a strategic vision and a people-centric approach. He excels in steering institutions towards greater operational efficiency, academic excellence, and industry relevance. His initiatives in curriculum design, policy formulation, and brand building have significantly elevated the institutions he has served. For instance, at the Rathinam Group of Institutions, his efforts in signing MOUs with various organizations brought substantial benefits to students, including career awareness programs and skill enhancement modules. In the corporate sector, Dr. Kumar demonstrated exceptional prowess in training and development, recruitment, and project management. His tenure at HCL Technologies and Vee Technologies stands out for his contributions to quality enhancement, bridging industry-academia gaps, and executing impactful projects.
Personal Philosophy and Legacy
Dr. Kumar’s life is guided by principles of perseverance, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. A visionary leader, he believes in empowering individuals and institutions to realize their potential. His knack for identifying and nurturing talent has shaped the careers of countless students and professionals. As a mentor and guide, Dr. Kumar has left an indelible mark on his colleagues and students. His efforts to integrate technology with education, promote ethical practices, and champion inclusive growth have set benchmarks in his field.
Dr. Kumar’s pursuit of higher education and professional development is a testament to his commitment to self-improvement and lifelong learning. He holds a PhD in Management Information Systems from Riverbanks University, California, and an MBA in HR from Canterbury University, Kent. Over the years, he acquired numerous certifications, including Six Sigma Green Belt, Agile Fundamentals, and Digital Marketing, reflecting his adaptive mindset and quest for knowledge. Transitioning into the academic sector, Dr. Kumar emerged as a seasoned educator and administrator, holding pivotal roles such as Director of Placements, Head of Industrial Relations, and Director-MBA Programs. He has been instrumental in establishing and enhancing institutional frameworks, ensuring academic excellence, and fostering industry-academia collaborations. Noteworthy among his achievements is his role at Amrita University, where he consistently achieved outstanding placement records, including 100% placements for multiple academic years.
Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Kumar has achieved several milestones that underscore his multifaceted expertise
- Placements and Industry Interface: Successfully facilitated placements for thousands of students, securing opportunities with top-tier companies such as Khimji Ramdas and MRF Tyres. His ability to forge strong industry ties has been a cornerstone of his success.
- Innovative Educational Initiatives: Spearheaded numerous training programs, faculty development initiatives, and student workshops that have enriched academic environments.
- Research and Publications: Authored several research papers and articles, contributing valuable insights to academic and professional communities.
- Recognition and Awards: Honoured for his exemplary teaching, administrative acumen, and impactful presentations during NAAC audits and international conferences.
- International Career Coaching: As an accomplished International Career Coach, Dr. Kumar has been guiding young generations in choosing the best career paths aligned with their interests and aspirations. His personalized mentorship and career counselling have empowered countless students to achieve their professional dreams
Currently serving as the Director of Placements at Rajalakshmi School of Business, Chennai, Dr. Kumar continues to inspire and lead with his trademark enthusiasm and innovative thinking. His ongoing projects, including establishing robust placement methodologies and driving institutional growth, reaffirm his role as a trailblazer in education and corporate relations. Dr. Susil Kumar V.K.’s journey is a powerful narrative of hard work, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. His contributions have not only transformed institutions but also enriched the lives of those he has mentored, making him a true luminary in his field.
- Leadership Excellence Awards 2024: Honoured with the “Visionary Director in Career Development” award for outstanding leadership in advancing student career prospects and implementing transformative placement initiatives.
- Global Leadership Awards 2025: Honoured with the “Transformation Leader in Career Advancement” award for outstanding contributions, dedication and remarkable achievements in student career prospects and implementing transformative placement initiatives.
- Featured in Dr. Susil Kumar V.K: A Trailblazer in Education and Corporate Leadership (Private Online Media).
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Dr.V.Sasikala, MBA.,M.Sc(Psy)., M.Phil.,Ph.D.,
Associate professor – Finance
Dr.V.Sasikala has been an Associate Professor at Rajalakshmi School of Business in Chennai since July 2022 and she has 20 years of academic and research experience. She excelled in teaching Accounting and Finance vertical papers such as Security Analysis & Portfolio Management, Financial Derivatives, International Financial Management, Behavioural Finance and Financial Modelling & Valuation. She received a doctorate in Management Studies (Behavioural Finance) from Anna University, Chennai in 2015. She has successfully completed the Faculty Development Programme (FDP) at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmadabad in 2009.
Dr.V.Sasikala received the “Innovative researcher and dedicated Academician Award- (ISRPM)” from the Singapore-Malaysia Convention award ceremony in 2018, as well as the “Best Teacher Award for Academic Excellence” from Rajalakshmi School of Business, Chennai for the academic year 2022-23. She has published a countable number of research papers and attended over 40 programs, including National and International conferences, seminars, FDPs, and workshops.
Dr.I.Shanmugapriya
Associate Professor – Human Resource Management
Dr. I. Shanmugapriya .,M.B.A(HR)., Ph.D (Human resource management) is an esteemed Associate Professor in Human Resource Management and the Controller of Examinations at Rajalakshmi School of Management, Chennai .With a distinguished academic and professional background, she brings 15 years of combined expertise in both teaching and industry to her role, making her a pivotal figure in the academic community. Her academic journey is marked by excellence, highlighted by the successful completion of the AIMA BIZLAB Certification, which has distinguished her as a Certified Trainer since
She has also successfully completed Mentoring Assessment and now she is a certified “ Behavioural Mentoring Analyst” from Talent matrix April 2023. Dr. Shanmugapriya’s scholarly contributions are substantial, including the publication of three book chapters in prestigious international publications and the filing of three patents. Her research is highly regarded, with numerous articles published in 10 ABDC journals and 12 UGC CARE LISTED journals, 5 Scopus journals reflecting her profound impact on the field.
Dr. Shanmugapriya is an active and respected participant in the academic community, having presented papers at numerous international and national conferences. Her commitment to professional development extends to participation in various case study competitions, showcasing her dedication to continuous learning and innovation. Her outstanding contributions to academia, administration, and research have been recognized with several prestigious awards. She received the Best Employee Award for Academics, Administration, and Research at Rajalakshmi School of Business, a testament to her multifaceted excellence. Additionally, she was honoured with the Best Women Faculty Award from the Star International Foundation for Research and Education’s Excellence
Award 2024, underscoring her leadership and influence in the academic world. Dr. Shanmugapriya is also a sought-after speaker and thought leader, frequently invited as a chief guest for various programs. Her expertise and insights are valued across Tamil Nadu, where she serves as a question paper setter for numerous postgraduate courses at various colleges, contributing to the academic rigor and quality of higher education. As she continues her illustrious journey, Dr. I. Shanmugapriya aspires to take on even more challenging roles in esteemed educational institutions. Her unwavering commitment to excellence in education and research, coupled with her visionary leadership, positions her as a trailblazer and a source of inspiration in the academic community.
Dr.Deepika Ramamoorthy
Assistant Professor – Marketing
Dr. Deepika Ramamoorthy brings over a decade of corporate and academic experience, during which she has made significant contributions to teaching and research at prestigious institutions such as Apollo Hospitals, Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), and Anna University, where she earned her PhD from the esteemed CEG Campus. Notably, Dr. Deepika has excelled in her academic pursuits, achieving the remarkable feat of qualifying for the UGC’s NET (Management) examination three times. She is also certified in Business Analytics from the Great Lakes Institute of Management, reflecting her commitment to staying at the forefront of her field. Her scholarly achievements include extensive publications in national and international peer-reviewed, ABDC/Scopus indexed journals, and she has received the “Best Paper Award” at international conferences. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to education, Dr. Deepika was honored with the “Best Teacher Award” by Rajalakshmi School of Business for the academic year 2022-2023
In 2024, she was further recognized with the “Inspirational Mentor Award” by Tmt. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, MP, Lok Sabha, Government of India, during the ASETJMS Edu Conclave Awards, in honor of Teachers’ Day. Dr. Deepika also serves as a reviewer for esteemed ABDC and Scopus indexed journals, including the Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services and the Journal of Wealth Management. She is the author of the insightful book titled The Game Changer – Smartphone Shopping Applications. Dr. Deepika has addressed business graduates across various domains at numerous colleges, where she has delivered guest lectures and served as a chief guest, inspiring and mentoring them in their professional journeys. She is also certified as a Behaviour & Mentoring Analyst and an AIMA BizLab Certified Trainer, further underscoring her expertise and dedication to her profession.
Dr. Mahalakshmi
Assistant Professor – Business Analytics
Dr. Mahalakshmi is an Assistant Professor in the area of Finance & Analytics at Rajalakshmi School of Business. She additionally holds the role of Summer Internship Program Coordinator, utilizing her strong corporate connections, and serves as the Research & Publications Coordinator for the department. Furthermore, she fosters strong bonds within the student community by actively engaging them in cultural and sports activities. She is a Certified Consultant with a proven track record in leading and managing a diverse range of Consultancy projects.
With over eight years of experience at Great Lakes Institute of Management, she has a strong base on Financial Modelling, Data Visualization using Tableau & PowerBI, Investment Banking, Financial Risk Management and Derivatives. She serves as an expert resource across multiple colleges, contributing to teaching, research, and consultancy projects. She is also specialized in Python, SQL, R, and various other software applications.
She hold a Doctoral Degree (Ph.D) in Finance. She was a Guest Scholar at IIT Madras under the guidance of Prof. Dr. M.Thenmozhi. Her research interests include Behavioral Finance and Consumer Behavior. She is specialized in the statistical tools like SPSS, AMOS, Smart PLS & Eviews. She has presented numerous research papers at various International Conferences at IIT Madras, IIM Sambalpur, MDPI etc., She has also published research articles in Scopus indexed & ABDC category journals. She is also a reviewer for Journals such as Emerald Publications & Sage Publications.
Dr. SATISH TAMPI
VISITING PROFESSOR – Marketing
Since relocating to India in April 2016, I have been involved in teaching MBA & PGDM students as a Visiting Faculty / Adjunct Faculty. I handle courses in some areas of Marketing, where I have first-hand experience during my career
Dr. Sathya Saminadan
VISITING PROFESSOR – Marketing
Dr. Sathya Saminadan RS is a Professor at the Management School, IFMR Graduate School of Business, part of Krea University. A distinguished academic and practitioner, he holds a Doctorate in Marketing from Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Maha Vidyalaya (SCSVMV) University and brings over 22 years of diverse professional experience.
Dr. Sathya’s illustrious career began as a Sales Representative in the pharmaceutical industry, followed by impactful roles in the aviation and banking sectors. Rising through the corporate ranks, he became Vice President of Marketing, excelling in areas such as sales, training, digital marketing, product planning, and communication strategy.
In 2010, he transitioned to academia to fulfill his passion for teaching, starting his journey at the Great Lakes Institute of Management. He completed his Ph.D. in Digital Marketing in 2018, marking a significant milestone in his academic pursuits.Dr. Sathya is also a highly sought-after Management Development Coach. He has conducted training programs for middle and senior- level managers at leading organizations like Hyundai, L&T, Sundaram Finance, WayCool Foods & Products, and Toshiba, as well as several emerging SMEs. Additionally, he has worked with esteemed government organizations, including the Income Tax Department of India, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., and the Ministry of Defense, training officials in management strategies.
For years, Dr. Sathya has been associated with reputed institutions like IIT Madras, SRM University, LIBA, and Stella Maris College as a guest speaker and visiting professor. Recognized for his exceptional contributions to teaching and research, Dr. Sathya was honored with the Best Professor of the Year award at the International Business Conference in Goa in 2019.
Dr. Sathya has authored numerous research articles, newspaper columns, and case studies in international journals. Notably, in 2024, he published a case study at the prestigious Case Centre of Harvard Business School, known as Ivey Publishing.An accomplished author, Dr. Sathya published his debut fiction novel, Gauri..!! under the pen name ‘Sathya Sam’ in October 2020. The novel received widespread acclaim and was recognized as the best book for summer 2021 by DEMode, an international magazine. His second book, The Deception Moment, a time-travel thriller released in 2022, was hailed as the best book of the year by the Mid-Day newspaper.
With an impressive blend of academic excellence, corporate acumen, and creative storytelling, Dr. Sathya Saminadan continues to inspire, mentor, and contribute significantly to his fields of expertise.
Dr.J.Sathyakumar
Visiting Professor – Human Resources
Dr. T C Thomas is Professor, Dr.J.Sathyakumar is a professor in the area of Human Resources and Organizational Development, with Ph.D., from the University of Madras. His work in the area of Human Resources is backed by academic teaching of over 16 years and an equivalent time spent in corporate. During the academic tenure, he held the positions of Dean and Principal in the Management Institution. He had published research papers in the reputed International Journals like Taylor & Francis, U.K., and in Japan. He had presented papers in several conferences in the area of Organizational Psychology and Counseling Psychology.
He has an International exposure of having attended a niche training program in the area of counseling intervention in Australia at Hobart, Tasmania. Before he found his passion in academics, he spent over two decades with corporates like Enfield, MRF, Ashok Leyland, Spic group of companies etc. This experience coupled with academics lead to OD consulting at leading corporates and conducting several MDPs for seniors management team of TVS Tyres, Apollo Hospitals, HPCL, Textile manufacturing units etc., He had conducted specialized training programs for School Head Masters and the India Post employees and work-shops on Managerial Counseling. His primary research interests are in the areas of Behavior Modification, Emotional Intelligence, Counseling and PTSD.
Dr. SRIRAM
VISITING PROFESSOR – Information Technology
I have a solid 20 years of industry experience before I decided to pursue academics. During my industry stint, I had interacted with various clients and business stakeholders which I bring to the class and particularly I can bring in more live and real-time experience to the executive students as well. Also, I am currently involved in in-depth academic research on how technology can contribute immensely to resolve some of the contemporary issues in society. This include in the area of city administration, agriculture, electoral process etc…
So I will be able to add to the body of research, a rich wealth of research. In addition to my current teaching and research activities, I have also incubated an ecommerce business registered as a formal company along with one of my student. I am also planning to incubate another TWO more ventures as part of promoting entrepreneurship among students. I will be able to bring my expertise in this area as well which will be a great value addition for the institute. Last but not the least, I am part of core committee of accreditation and along with my team we have been very actively working for receiving national and international accreditations. I have undergone the relevant accreditation processes rigorously and that experience will be a huge contribution for any institute
Dr Alagiri Govindasamy
VISITING PROFESSOR – IT & Entrepreneurship
Dr. Alagiri Govindasamy has 29 years corporate and entrepreneurial experience & managing his deep tech start-up companies from Healthcare (https://neurosenselabs.com) and Education domains (https://simlight.ai ). He is running his boutique Industry 4.0 (Digital transformation) consulting initiative (https://pmcgs.net ) and delivered many niche digital solutions and ERP implementations for signature clients across the globe. He secured a good sense of cultural inclusivity by virtue of extensive overseas experience (12 years) and worked from 14+ countries for various strategic assignments. As a passion, he is sharing his industrial experience with student community for last 7 years in terms of visiting and adjunct faculty assignments to leading business schools like LIBA, BITS-Pilani, Anna University – DoMS and NMIMS
He covers courses from Digital transformation, IT/ERP, SCM, Strategic Management, Project management, Six Sigma and Entrepreneurship domains. His pedagogy mechanism mainly revolves around practical elements like case study, group work and discussing about various industrial projects from his career. He secured his MBA from Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester – UK, Doctor of Business Administration from Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University – UK and MS from BITS, Pilani.