The Institute of Management Bhubaneswar (IMB), established in 1972, features a core faculty team of approximately 9 to 12 permanent members, supplemented by industry experts and visiting professors. The faculty group is characterized by a mix of long-standing academic leadership and specialized assistant professors across management domains.
Prof. (Dr.) Trilochan Nayak (Director): A distinguished professor in Marketing with a Ph.D. in Business Administration. His expertise covers Consumer Behavior, Strategic Management, and Agricultural Marketing. Notably, he holds a patent for an AI-based cheating detection device.
Dr. Prajnadipta Das (Dean): With over 37 years of combined experience in corporate leadership and academia, he specializes in Financial Management and Behavioral Finance. He holds a patent for "Machine Learning Approaches in Stock Market Prediction."
The academic team is organized to cover the core pillars of the PGDM program:
Area of expertise
Key Faculty Members
Finance & Economics
Ms. Pritilagna Boity, Mr. Hrushikesh Nayak
Marketing Management
Prof. (Dr.) Trilochan Nayak
Human Resource Management
Dr. Amita Panda, Ms. Dipali Jena
Operations & General Mgmt
Mr. Ajitav Acharya, Mr. Biraj Mohan Rath
Business Communication
Ms. Roshni Dash, Ms. H. Rupali Singh
The faculty at IMB utilizes a "Meta-Morphosis" approach, focusing on transforming students through:
Case Study Methods: Real-world business scenarios to develop analytical thinking.
Mentorship: A low faculty-to-student ratio ensures personalized guidance for academic and professional growth.
Research Focus: Faculty members frequently contribute to national and international journals and involve students in research-oriented projects.
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