Dr. TG Vijaya
Professor & Director, Kirloskar Institute of Management, Pune
Dr. TG Vijaya, with three decades of experience in higher education, is an accomplished management professional with extensive experience is academia and industry. A psychologist by training, she is known for her strategic mindset and innovative approach which fosters academic excellence, research and strong industry collaborations.
She is a passionate academician who believes in nurturing young talent who can transform industries and societies at large.
Dr. Azhar Shaikh
Associate Professor (Marketing)
Dr. Shaikh is a dedicated academic leader with nearly 20 years of
experience in education, research and industry. He holds a Ph.D. in
Consumer Behaviour and Innovation, an MBA in Marketing, and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering.
Dr. Garima Ranga
Assistant Professor (Marketing)
Dr. Ranga is a management graduate with a background in
computer engineering. She is completing her doctoral programme
(Fellow Programme in Management) in the area of Marketing at the
Goa Institute of Management. Her research focuses on Consumer
Behaviour, particularly gift-giving behaviour.
Dr. Kiran Sawant
Assistant Professor (OB/HR)
Dr. Sawant is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA),
UK, with 15 years of teaching experience at both postgraduate and
undergraduate levels in India and abroad. Dr. Kiran holds a law
degree from New Law College, Pune, and an MBA with dual
specialisations in Human Resource Management and Marketing
Management from CSIBER - Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
Dr. Suresh Srinivasa Sikhakolli
Associate Professor (Business Analytics)
Dr. Sikhakolli holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and boasts an
impressive 20-year tenure in academia and research. Throughout
his illustrious career, he has held multiple leadership roles.
Dr. Radhika K R
Assistant Professor (Marketing)
Dr. Radhika is currently pursuing her second doctoral programme
(FPM) in Celebrity-owned brands from the Goa Institute of
Management. She also holds a Ph.D. in Disruptive Marketing and
brings over 13 years of diverse experience, blending industry and
academia. She has worked with leading organisations such as the
Jindal and J P Groups. Her research interests lie in branding,
retailing, and in developing impactful case studies. She also serves
as a reviewer for the Journal of Consumer Studies.
Dr. Nitu Singhi
Assistant Professor (OB/HR)
Dr. Nitu Singhi, holds a Ph.D. from Banaras Hindu University and has built a strong foundation of professional experience in her field. Her research explores the dynamics of behavior, motivation, and relationships within organizational settings.
Dr. Digvijay Singh
Assistant Professor (Operations & Industry 4.0)
Dr. Singh brings over nine years of diverse experience spanning industry, research and academia. His expertise lies in Industry 4.0, Smart Manufacturing, and Digital Transformation. He holds a Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur.
Ms. Era Sood
Assistant Professor (General Management)
Ms. Sood, with over 17 years of experience in training &
development, holds a double masters in management and
marketing. She is completing her Ph.D. from Amity university,
Gurgaon. Her research interests focuses on employability skills of
management graduates.
Dr. Hari Babu
Associate Professor (Finance)
Dr. Babu has been in academics for the last two decades. He
completed his PhD from Andhra University in 2013 and his research
interests include Technology Adoption, Health Insurance and
Behavioural Finance. He has published extensively in journals
indexed in ABDC, Web of Science & Scopus.
Dr. Shirish Jeble
Associate Professor (Big Data Analytics)
Dr. Jeble is an educator with experience in both academia and
industry. His educational background includes a degree in
Mechanical Engineering, MBA and Ph.D. in Operations
Management. His research interests include big date analytics and
the role it plays on supply chain performance in manufacturing
firms.
Dr Umesh Chandrasekhar
Professor (Marketing)
A versatile and accomplished professional with over 25 years of
global marketing experience and over 17 years in management
education. A proven leader, Dr. Chandrasekhar, in his illustrious
career, has successfully led initiatives in placements, career
empowerment, accreditations, projects, and the mentoring of young
faculty. He brings expertise in curriculum design and delivery,
strategic planning, and outcome-based education.
Dr. Ritesh Kumar Verma
Associate Professor (Finance)
Dr. Ritesh Kumar Verma is an accomplished academician and finance professional with over 16 years of experience across banking, risk management, and higher education. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance with a focus on SME credit risk assessment and is UGC-NET qualified.
