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Dean - Academics
Qualification
MBA, MSc Applied Psychology, MS Counseling and Psychotherapy, Ph.D.
Experience
22 years
Specialization
HR
Profile
Dr. G. Swathi Kumari holds a Ph.D. in Management from Osmania University and has over 22 years of academic, research, and leadership experience.
As Dean, she leads strategic initiatives, academic reforms, and global collaborations, including international programs with UMass Amherst, France, and Dubai.
She has published in ABDC, Scopus, and Web of Science journals, authored a book on HR practices, and is known for student counseling and curriculum innovation.
Assistant Professor of English
Qualification
B.A. English, M.A. English, Ph.D. (Pursuing) in English Language Education
Area
PhD scholar in School of English Language Education (EFLU), focused on feedback and self-regulatory strategies to develop authorial voice
Profile
Before joining Ashoka, she worked as a Teaching Assistant at EFLU and a Language Buddy at Ambedkar University, New Delhi.
She earned her MA in English from Central University of Gujarat as a gold medalist and completed her BA in English from Ambedkar University Delhi.
She has published in reputed journals and presented in leading academic forums including AALA and the International Conference on South Asian Perspectives.
Head - Strategic initiative & Associate Professor
Qualification
MBA
Experience
30 years
Specialization
Marketing
Profile
Enterprise leader with expertise in strategic marketing, brand building, and operational leadership.
Head - International Affairs & Associate Professor
Qualification
MBA, LLM, (Ph.D)
Experience
19 years
Specialization
Finance & HR, and Corporate Law
Profile
He has over 19 years of teaching experience with expertise in financial reporting, accounting, financial services, international finance, investment management, business environment, and business laws.
He has delivered 100+ lectures across India on investor awareness, financial planning, capital markets, and mutual fund and stock market investments.
Assistant Professor in the Department of AIDS
Qualification
B-Tech, M-Tech
Area
Python, Pandas, AWS, Big Data, Apache Spark, Hadoop, MySQL, Tableau, Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning
Profile
Her professional experience includes roles in FAIR RIDE (New York) and CNC Software Solutions across AI, machine learning, data science, and healthcare software development.
She has taught at multiple institutions and has seven years of teaching experience, including earlier service at Sai Ganapathi Engineering College.
She has published research on COVID-19 infection detection using chest X-ray images and is extending the work with CT scan data.
Associate Professor
Qualification
MBA, PhD
Experience
22 years
Specialization
Marketing
Profile
He has 19 years of teaching experience in general management and marketing along with 3 years of industry exposure.
He is UGC-NET qualified and completed his PhD in Management from Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda.
Assistant Professor
Qualification
PGDITM, MBA, (Ph.D)
Experience
15 years
Specialization
HR & Marketing
Profile
He is a self-directed professional with 15+ years of experience across academia and industry and is pursuing a PhD from Annamalai University.
He has been recognized with awards such as Quality Performer and Top Gun and is associated with HMA, AIMA, and ISTE.
He has attended FDPs/workshops at IIT, IIM, and ISB and published in UGC special issue journals.
Associate Professor
Qualification
MBA, PGDSM, (Ph.D)
Experience
32 years (Academic & Industry)
Specialization
Marketing
Profile
He has worked as Head of MBA Department, Additional Controller of Examinations, campus recruitment trainer, and human potential trainer in autonomous colleges.
He has served as visiting faculty at Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, University College of Management Hyderabad, and JNTUH.
Assistant Professor
Qualification
MBA (Ph.D)
Experience
12 years (Academic & Industry)
Specialization
HR
Profile
She is pursuing a PhD in Leadership and teaches organizational behavior, business communication, and HR specializations.
She is certified in Leadership Skills from IIM-A, holds a diploma in organizational psychology, and has 5+ years corporate and 7 years academic experience.
She has published and presented research papers in national and international journals and conferences.
Professor of Practice
Qualification
M.Sc (UoG - London), MBA (SMU - India), B.Tech
Experience
18 years (Academic & Industry)
Profile
Professor Devi Prasad Uppala has trained over 45,000 professionals across India and international markets in finance.
A Chartered FRM with extensive CISI certifications, he founded FinTech Studies and held strategic training roles with leading investment banks across USA, Europe, and Middle East.
His expertise spans investment banking operations, risk management, algorithmic trading, and FinTech innovations.
Professor of Practice
Qualification
B.Sc (Honours - Physics), MBA (Marketing and Systems)
Area
Strategy consulting, market intelligence, digital marketing
Profile
He is a seasoned B2B strategist with nearly two decades of experience across IT, telecom, automotive, and retail.
He has held leadership roles at Deloitte, IBM, TCS, and SIS Infotech and works with clients across the US, Europe, and Asia.
As founder of Medha Research and Consulting, he provides research-driven strategic insights.
Founder & Director KADAL Consulting Service Ltd - Capacity Building Organization
Qualification
MBA (HR), Ph.D, ISTD
Area
Learning & Development, competency mapping, talent management
Experience
25 years (Academic & Industry)
Profile
Presently Founder and Director of Kadal Consulting Services Pvt Ltd, serving corporates and NGOs in building people capacity and talent management.
Visiting Faculty
Qualification
BA, MBA
Area
Advertising & Brand Management
Experience
32 years
Profile
R Sathish has over 30 years of advertising experience in leadership roles at BBDO, JWT, Bates, and Mudra DDB across Chennai, Mumbai, and Hyderabad.
He has led major campaigns for Hawkins, Old Monk, Sundaram Mutual Fund, EMRI 108, ISB, Taj Hotels, Arun Ice Creams, and many more brands.
He is an independent consultant in brand strategy and marketing communications and also a published literary translator.
Visiting Faculty
Qualification
Ph.D
Area
OM & Decision Sciences
Experience
16 years (Academic & Industry)
Profile
Dr. Pramod K. Mishra is an alumnus of NIT Rourkela and University of Hyderabad and serves in Operations Management & Decision Sciences at University of Hyderabad.
He has worked as Post Doctoral Research Fellow at IIM Bangalore and published around thirty papers in national and international journals.
He has conducted multiple training programs in machine learning, optimization, research methodology, supply chain management, and quality management.
Visiting Faculty
Qualification
MBA
Experience
17 years (Academic & Industry)
Specialization
Data Analytics
Profile
Solutions-focused MBA professional with experience in reporting, BI, data analytics, process automation, AI (Copilot and ChatGPT), and people management.
Visiting Faculty
Qualification
M.Com, MBA, M.Phil, UGC-NET, Ph.D (P)
Area
Finance
Experience
20 years (Academic & Industry)
Profile
Faculty in the Department of Management at Symbiosis International University with two decades of academic experience.
She has guided MBA projects for multiple universities including JNTUH, Osmania, and Mumbai University.
Her areas of interest include corporate finance, MSMEs, banking, and investment management with publications in national and international forums.
Visiting Faculty
Qualification
B.Tech, PGDM, PhD
Specialization
IT, Marketing and Systems
Profile
Product manager and distinguished technology leader driving digital transformation and AI-led innovation.
Visiting Faculty
Qualification
MBA
Experience
26 years (Academic & Industry)
Specialization
Finance and Data Science
Profile
Corporate and academic professional with 25+ years in the BFSI vertical, blending practical industry expertise with strong academic grounding.
Visiting Faculty
Qualification
M.Sc, MBA, PhD
Experience
34 years (Academic & Industry)
Specialization
Operations Management
Profile
She holds a Master's degree in Statistics from Hyderabad Central University and MPhil and PhD from Osmania University.
Her specialization areas include operations management and quantitative techniques.
Visiting Faculty
Qualification
PhD (UGC-NET)
Area
Management (Business Analytics)
Experience
5 years of PG teaching
Profile
He is an Assistant Professor at Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad, and completed his PhD from Pondicherry University in Workplace Innovation.
He has qualified UGC-NET and published in national and international journals indexed in ABDC, WoS, and Scopus.
Assistant Professor
Qualification
Bachelor of Technology, Master of Technology
Experience
9+ years of PG teaching
Profile
Prajval V has academic and industry experience with interests in IoT, AI, digital systems, and emerging technologies.
He has contributed through publications, patents, books, and conference participation and has received recognition such as Best Researcher Award.
Assistant Professor (Marketing)
Qualification
PhD (Consumer Scepticism Behaviour and Green Marketing), UGC-NET, MBA, Bachelor of Technology
Experience
7 years of PG teaching
Profile
Dr. Anupam Gupta is an Assistant Professor in Marketing with strong focus on consumer behavior and sustainable marketing.
His research interests include green marketing, Gen Z consumer behavior, digital advertising, ethical branding, and quantitative methods.
He has guided more than 50 undergraduate and several postgraduate research projects and is proficient in SPSS, R, and PLS-SEM.