
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Responsible for delivering undergraduate BBA and Integrated Program in Management courses in Management, Human Resource Management, and Organizational Behavior, and serves as Placement Coordinator for the Integrated Program in Management. Teaching subjects such as International Human Resource Management, Manpower Planning and Procurement, HR Analytics, Personality Development and Public Speaking, Compensation Management and Benefits, Introduction to Organizations, Inspiring Leadership, Conflict Management and Negotiations, and Global Conflict Management and Negotiation Skills, while designing experiential, outcome-based learning sessions. Actively mentors students in academics, careers, internships, and placements, closely tracking their performance and providing ongoing support for projects, presentations, research, and overall skill development.
Engages in research on Work–Life Balance, Employee Motivation and Engagement, Leadership, Organizational Commitment and Politics, Workplace Incivility, and related areas, while continually upgrading expertise through faculty development programs, workshops, conferences, corporate training, and industry consultancy, and contributing to peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes. Supervises research scholars and serves on doctoral advisory committees to support their academic progression and professional growth. Life-time member of the Indian Society of Training and Development, NHRD, and NIPM.
Serving as a teacher guardian for undergraduate students, providing guidance and support beyond the classroom to foster their academic, personal, and professional development. Mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students in short-term research projects, internships, and case presentations, thereby strengthening their analytical, critical thinking, and presentation skills. Actively participates in departmental and institutional activities—such as conclaves, seminars, student forums, and industry–academia initiatives—and contributes to the institution's overall academic environment, quality initiatives, and student engagement efforts.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Global Conflict Management and Negotiations | II Semester |
| Personality Development & Public Speaking (IPM) | Term 1 and 6 |
| Psychometric Assessment (Ability Enhancement Course (IPM)) | Term 5 |
| Inspiring Leadership (IPM) | Term8 |
| Introduction to Organizations (IPM) | Term 9 |
| Organizational Behaviour I (IPM) | Term 10 |
| Organizational Behaviour II (IPM) | Term11 |
| HR Planning and Procurement (IPM) | Term 13 |
| HR Analytics (IPM) | Term 13 |
| Compensation Management and Benefits (IPM) | Term 14 |
| International HRM (IPM) | Term 15 |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc | Statistics | St.Joseph's College (Autonomous), Trichy | 1994 |
| M.A | Personnel Management & Industrial Relations | St.Joseph's College (Autonomous), Trichy | 1996 |
| DLL | Labour Laws | Annamalai University | 1996 |
| MBA | HRM | Alagappa University | 2009 |
| PhD | Human Resource Management | Bharthidasan University | 2013 |
| Certified HR Analytics Professional | HR Analytics | Middle Earth HR and CII | 2017 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal School of Commerce and Economics, MAHE | Professor | 15/05/2023 to Till Date |
| School of Management , MAHE | Professor | 11/9/2018 to 14/05/2023 |
| Manipal Institute of Management , MAHE | Associate Professor | 20/02/2013 to 10/09/2018 |
| Manipal Institute of Management , MAHE | Assistant Professor (Selection grade) | 01/11/2011 to 19/02/2013 |
| Manipal Institute of Management , MAHE | Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) | 01/01/2011 to 31/10/2011 |
| Manipal Institute of Management , MAHE | Senior Grade Lecturer | 31/10/2006 to 31/12/ 2010 |
| Department of Management Studies,MIT | Lecturer | 30/10/2000 to 30/10/2006 |
| Fortune Park Hotels, by ITC Trichy | Manager-Personnel | 01/11/1999 to 20/09/2000 |
| Pan Card Clubs Ltd, Mumbai | Corporate Manager-HRD | 12/05/1999 to 20/10/1999 |
| Parle Tablets & Tools (P) Ltd, Mumbai | Personnel Officer | 09/11/1998 to 28/04/1999 |
| Billets India Ltd, Mumbai | Personnel Officer | 22/12/1997 to 17/10/1998 |
| Roofit Industries Ltd, Mumbai | Personnel Officer | 24/2/1997 to 24/12/1997 |