The faculty at the Institute of Management Development and Research (IMDR), Pune comprises a blend of experienced academicians, researchers, and industry professionals. Led by the Director, Dr. Shikha Jain, the teaching and mentoring panel combines deep academic credentials with practical corporate perspectives.
Dr. Shikha Jain (Director & Professor): Specializes in Strategy, Marketing, and Economics.
Dr. Abhijeet Shivane (Professor): Expertise in Supply Chain, Operations, and Logistics Management.
Dr. Suraj Kamble (Associate Professor): Focuses on Sales, Digital Marketing, and Marketing Research.
Dr. Sanmath Shetty (Associate Professor & Head – Training and Placement): Specializes in Strategic HRM, Employee Engagement, and Change Management.
Dr. Sonali Khurjekar (Associate Professor): Focuses on Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, and Human Resource Management.
Dr. Shweta Jain (Associate Professor): Specializes in Financial Management and Organizational Culture.
Dr. Prashant Dhopavkar (Associate Professor): Expertise in Business Analytics, Information Systems, and Finance.
Case-Based Learning: Faculty heavily utilize the case study method to simulate real-world corporate challenges, encouraging critical and analytical thinking among management students.
Mentorship & Industry Integration: Professors act as mentors guiding students through live projects, summer internships, and research papers, ensuring academic concepts translate directly into practical business solutions.
Diverse Specialization Expertise: The faculty pool spans across multiple functional domains—including Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, Business Analytics, and International Trade—providing comprehensive multi-disciplinary guidance.
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