The faculty at the Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Hyderabad comprises a diverse mix of accomplished academicians, researchers, and industry consultants. Led by the Director, Prof. (Dr.) K. M. Baharul Islam, and core academic leaders like Dean (Academics) Prof. (Dr.) Sourabh Bhattacharya and Dean (New Initiatives) Prof. (Dr.) Sriharsha Reddy K., the faculty pool brings rich academic pedigrees from premier institutions like the IITs and IIMs.
Core Academic Areas & Leadership
The faculty body is organized across several specialized departments:
Finance & Accounting: Headed by experts like Prof. (Dr.) Sarath Babu (Area Chairperson), alongside senior professors such as Prof. (Dr.) Nikhil Rastogi and Prof. (Dr.) Venkata Chaturvedula C., focusing on corporate finance, accounting, and financial markets.
Marketing: Led by Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Ramalingam (Area Chairperson) along with prominent names like Prof. (Dr.) Nitin Gupta, specializing in consumer behavior, digital strategies, and retail marketing.
Operations Management: Features seasoned scholars such as Prof. (Dr.) Pushpesh Pant (Area Chairperson) and Prof. (Dr.) Vinay Kumar Kalakbandi (Associate Dean, Accreditations & Rankings), specializing in supply chain management, analytics, and operations research.
Human Resource Management (HRM): Headed by Prof. (Dr.) Romina Mathew (Area Chairperson), alongside faculty members focusing on organizational behavior, strategic HR, and industrial relations.
IT & Analytics / Economics / Strategy: Driven by area chairs and professors including Prof. (Dr.) Indranil Ghosh (IT & Analytics), Prof. (Dr.) Irfan Ahmad Shah (Economics & Public Policy), and Prof. (Dr.) Steven Raj Padakandla.
Key Highlights of IMT Hyderabad Faculty
Research and Publications: Faculty members actively publish in top-tier national and international peer-reviewed journals, write management case studies (featured in Ivey, Emerald, etc.), and undertake government or corporate research projects.
Pedagogical Approach: Emphasizes a practical, application-oriented learning model utilizing case studies, business simulations, live corporate projects, and interactive workshops rather than purely theoretical instruction.
Corporate & Executive Engagement: Beyond classroom teaching, many faculty members are involved in Management Development Programs (MDPs), Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), and corporate consulting for leading business entities.
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