Dr. Parag Kalkar
Dr. Parag Chandrakant Kalkar is the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and the President of the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS). With over 26 years of experience, he has previously served as Dean of Commerce and Management and Director of Sinhgad Business School. An IIM Ahmedabad (FDP) alumnus with a Ph.D. in Finance, Dr. Kalkar has authored 19 books, published 54 research papers, and holds six patents. A distinguished Research Guide and motivational speaker, he has received numerous international awards for his leadership in academic administration and his contributions to management education and student development.
Dr. Piyanka Dhar
Dr. Piyanka Dhar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (A Constitute College of Sikkim Manipal University, India ). She has been associated with the institution as faculty member since 2011. She has completed her Masters in Statistics from Calcutta University (Govt. recognized University) and received Doctoral degree from Vidyasagar University (Govt. recognized University). She has extensive teaching experience spanning 16 years. Dr. Dhar published her research in more than 5 international/national conferences. She has collaborated actively with researchers in 16 national/international journals in several other disciplines of Science and management. Her area of interest is Psychometry.
Prof. (Dr.) Priyanka Murria
Prof. (Dr.) Priyanka Murria is a distinguished Professor of Economics at the IITM Group of Institutions, with over 18 years of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She has authored two books on Microeconomics and Macroeconomics and holds a Ph.D. inEconomics, M.Phil (Econ.), MBE, UGC NET, and CA PE-II (ICAI). A First-Class B.COM. (Hons.) graduate from Shri Venkateshwara College, Delhi University, she has conducted numerous national and international conferences. She has been part of NAAC team of institute, Program Director, NSS Head, and MOOC Coordinator, and was Editor-in-Chief of a UGC- CARE approved journal.Her research area includes inclusive development, farmer suicides, self-help groups, inclusive education, and Indian Knowledge System.
Dr. Amit Prakash
Dr. Amit Prakash is an Assistant Professor in the University Department of Mathematics, Jai Prakash University, Chapra. Born on 26th January 1985 in Chapra, Bihar, he grew up in a typical middle-class Indian family where his early experiences nurtured his passion for education and scholarship. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics and has since been actively engaged in teaching and research. With over eight years of teaching experience at both Graduate and Postgraduate levels, Dr. Prakash has guided and inspired countless students in their academic pursuits. He has authored seven books on Mathematics covering Graduate and Postgraduate curricula, which are widely appreciated by learners and scholars. In addition, he has contributed numerous research papers to reputed national and international journals, strengthening his academic recognition. With a strong academic foundation, dedicated teaching experience, and a commitment to research excellence, Dr. Prakash continues to play a significant role in the advancement of Mathematics education and scholarly discourse.
Prof. Jamakhandi Hayavadana
Prof. Jamakhandi Hayavadana graduated with a B.Tech in Textile Technology from Bangalore University in 1985, an M.Tech from PSG College of Technology, and a PhD from Anna University in 1998. He also holds an MBA from the University of Madras. With 38 years of academic and industrial experience, he has published numerous papers in national and international journals and holds two patents. His research focuses on mechanization of handloom, textile testing, and Lean Six Sigma applications. During his 28 years at Osmania University, he served as Professor and Head, guiding numerous Ph.D scholars and graduating 26 UG and 6 PG batches.
