MCA, M.Phil., Ph.D., PGDHE
anoop@tsm.ac.in
He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Cochin University of Science and Technology, India, with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence. His dissertation focused on inferring conceptual graphs and relationship from large unstructured datasets. His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as IEEE Access, Public Health, Expert Systems, and International Journal of Information Management Data Insights. Additionally, he has presented his work at various international conferences and published books, and as chapters in edited books. He has also obtained his postdoctoral fellowship from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, Canada. He is a recipient of Responsible Computing Research Grant from Mozilla Foundation and United States Agency for International Development.
His research interests are in Information Systems and Analytics, particularly in the application of Natural Language Processing and Text Mining techniques applied to interdisciplinary areas such as Healthcare, Social Networks, and Climate Change.
Adjunct Professor
Sudarshan Srinivasan brings nearly three decades of extensive experience across various management disciplines, with a specialized focus on Marketing Communication and Corporate Training. His career began in Public Relations and Corporate Communications, where he worked with renowned agencies such as Spectra, Pressman, Mudra (DDBMudra group), and Sampark (Ketchum). This foundation equipped him with deep expertise in Content Writing, Media Relations, Communications Strategy, and Marketing.
Over the years, Sudarshan expanded his expertise into Stakeholder Management, developing a strong acumen in the ESG domain. He is also highly experienced in the field of Branding—both online and offline—a unique approach he refers to as Fusion Branding.
In 1999, Sudarshan founded Prognosys Perception Management, which evolved into Prognosys Marcom Services Pvt. Ltd. in 2011. Through this venture, he has consulted for leading clients, offering his expertise in Communication and Marketing, and collaborating with top consultancies on various projects. As a seasoned Corporate Trainer, Sudarshan has leveraged his industry experience to develop and deliver impactful training programs across diverse sectors. Additionally, his involvement as a Board Member and Academic Advisor with leading B-Schools and Communication Institutes has provided valuable insights into the Industry-Institution-Interface, enabling him to contribute to shaping relevant and forward-thinking curricula.
Ph.D.,
wajahat@tsm.ac.in
Faculty Unique ID: 1-10617567623
Dr. Wajahat has several years of consulting, research and teaching experience. Previously, he has served as a Senior Consultant with the Deloitte Middle East. As a Subject Matter Expert, he led industry and research projects mainly focusing on financial institutions. Prior to joining Deloitte, he was attached as a Research Fellow with INCEIF (institution established by Central Bank of Malaysia). During his stay at INCEIF, he handled consulting/research/capacity building projects related to public/private sector. He has also served as a Visiting Faculty in business schools and taught courses such as Corporate Finance, Sustainable Finance, Islamic Finance, Capital Markets, Quantitative Methods etc. He was also attached as an Adjunct faculty with the Taylor’s Business School (Taylor’s University – Malaysia).
His main area of research is banking and finance, Islamic finance, sustainable finance etc. His work has appeared in several reputed journals such as Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions & Money, Economic Modelling, Accounting and Finance, International Review of Economics & Finance, Global Finance Journal, Pacific-Basin Finance Journal etc.
Corporate Finance
Professional Associations
Member, American Marketing Association
Academic Contributions
• Reviewer for Journal of Business Research. The Journal of Business Research is a highly
respected journal and it is ranked category “A” as per ABDC journal rankings
• Conducted and presented Brown Bag seminars in Faculty Forum at Great Lakes Institute of
Management
• Member, IRB (Institutional Review Board) at Great Lakes Institute of Management.
Ph.D(MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY),MBA(Marketing)
Professor Khong is currently the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law in Taylor’s University. He was the Associate Dean (Research) of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He has published in many journal publications notably in Information and Management, Journal of Services Marketing, Expert Systems with Applications, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, Industrial Management and Data Systems, Journal of Computer Information Systems, Journal of Business Ethics and Business Strategy and the Environment; all of which are notable impact journals. He has worked in many research grants in excess of a million ringgit (70% of which are external grants) which relate to business analytics. He has more than 19 years working in academia and conducting research in areas like services marketing, user technology acceptance, social media studies, behavioural science, business analytics, machine learning and process reengineering.
Faculty Unique ID: 1-9321661561
Prof. Gnanaharan S is an economist by education and training. Post graduating in Economics from Madras University (R K Mission Vivekananda College, Chennai) in 1976 with specialization in Labour Economics and Industrial Economics started his career at the Corporate Advisory Services Division of the Murugappa Group. After a decade long service there, he switched to Besant Raj Consultants, Mudra Communications in Ahmadabad/Mumbai, RK Swamy BBDO Advertising, and to Sterling Holiday Services Ltd both at Chennai. All through worked as a Market Researcher, Business Analyst, and Management Consultant finally heading the Corporate Advisory Services Division. Associated with Mindscan, a specialist firm in Qualitative Research and Francis Kanoi, a syndicated market research outfit both based at Chennai.
During the long corporate career he was actively involved in the strategic planning process of a business conglomerate and helped the vice-president as an executive assistant. For a decade, he worked with the Group Economist assisting and undertaking economic and industry studies and writing notes and reports for the top management. Gnanaharan carried out a range of MR and consultancy assignments covering consumer and industrial products as well as services.
After 25 years and by 2000 got into academics first teaching at Department of Entrepreneurship Studies of MKU, then Thiagarajar School of Management and finally at Jansons School of Business in Coimbatore. Taught Economics, Entrepreneurship, Business Environment, Strategic Management, Rural Marketing (Elective) and Research Methods. Drawing inspiration from the study undertaken by Prof. Srikant Datar of HBS et al, designed and taught a course called ‘Dimensions of Management’ focusing on the Being, Doing, and Knowing aspects.
While trying to become a full-time academician in 2000s, became a certified Cluster Development Agent (CDA) through a six-month long programme sponsored and conducted by UNIDO and EDI through TREC-STEP, Trichy. Also, undertook two successful cluster diagnosis exercises. Other assignments handled during this period in training and research was for both national and international agencies like USAID, CIDA, UNTACD, UNIDO, and ILO.
During the past two decades of full-time MBA teaching, wrote and published about a dozen articles and cases in all-India magazines and online websites. After retiring from full-time teaching and relocating to Madurai in 2019, Gnanaharan has been teaching at Thiagarajar School of Management as a Visiting Professor. He taught a couple of courses in Economics for two batches and Strategic Management for another two other batches. Also designed and delivered a Value Added Course (VAC) in the area of Behavioural Economics and in the name and style of ‘Good, Bad, and Biased Behaviour’ (GBBB).
Faculty Unique ID: 1-7910091438
A former CEO and Managing Director, with 3 major revamping accomplishments in Manufacturing, Projects and Supply Chain environment, which were based on punctilious and pragmatic application of Scientific Principles and Technologies in the respective areas, which include Theory Of Constraints, LEAN Management, 3 ERP Systems, and a widely used Project Management System.
He also specializes in selectively building customized curriculum for Corporates in the Supply Chain Arena, and rendering the corresponding in-house training as the sole instructor, epitomizing a career that had significant emphasis in the Supply Chain Arena, where he held the position of Executive Director with about a $200 Million Spend Budget, and negotiated and procured Machinery, Raw Materials and MRO items from across the globe, besides managing Warehousing, Inventory Management and Distribution of materials and products in different phases.
His lifetime US certifications include CSCP, CIRM ( both from APICS) and C.P.M from ISM. Attended Harvard Leadership Development Program. MOOC Programs completed include Start-up Engineering, Technology Entrepreneurship, Decision Quality, Machine Learning, Programming in Python.
A prolific APICS certified Trainer and a Management Consultant, Prof Sekhar Venkatachalam is a Supply Chain Management specialist, having focused in training students in the subject for several years. His list of qualifications is long and impressive, and include several US certifications, Six Sigma black belt, and numerous fellowships in India and abroad. He had an illustrious corporate career, heading reputed companies in India and Sri Lanka, and serving as an advisor to a UAE based company after his retirement.
Faculty Unique ID: 1-9569656955
As an industry veteran, Krish is one of the most sought-after practitioners in the Banking Financial Services space. With over 4 decades of experience in Banking, IT/BPS, Consulting, and Competency enrichment. Krish, as he is popularly known, continues to serve as a senior advisor and a visiting professor in several organizations. He has the experience of working with several top national and international banks, being a guiding light as a thought leader with a futuristic vision. Krish is an industry veteran who is passionate about teaching and has a stellar academic record, making him one of the most sought-after trainers in the country.
• M.B.A. & C.A.I.I.B – Senior Banker with IT/ BPS consulting and competency experience with high techno-functional flair, skills & experience.
• Ability to relate underlying business, strategy, and operational details in view of hybrid experience across business domain, process, and technology
• Rich banking experience spanning across various areas of banking operations/transaction services in corporate, commercial, and consumer banking environments. High techno-functional flair & skills enabling effective contribution in the evolution of banking automation from a wholly manual environment to a fully grown digital banking scenario.
• Experience in consulting, sales / pre-sales, business & operations strategy, IT enablement, Digital banking, Innovation, Solutioning, Consumer Banking, Corporate Banking, Transaction Services, BPO, process re-engineering, banking operations.
• Interacted actively with Board / CXO level and senior/middle management of global banks and contributed towards building a distinct brand + providing Thought Leadership & accelerated solutions embedded with futuristic outlook/vision.
• Was a significant contributor in the formation of a global web-based Banking Domain Academy for TCS associates in their pursuit in Learning and Certification programmes.
• Designed and conducted various innovative Learning programmes like Global Banking Quiz programmes, Round Tables, internal seminars, internal diploma/graduation programmes, etc
• Played an active role in gaining customer mind share through multiple platforms like face-to-face meetings, seminars, webinars, innovation days, workshops, round tables, and industry forums.
• Been part of various “Think” and “Co-Think” teams of the organization as well as various client organizations
LLB
Faculty Unique ID: 1-9569537912
A Fellow Company Secretary & a Lawyer who has been involved in complex and high-profile Investment transactions in the country, which strengthens his international expertise in Company Law & Foreign Exchange related issues. Prof. Vijay is an advocate who has specialized in Governance aspects, RBI matters, and Start-up support services, Externalisation & restructuring deals, Secretarial Operations, Corporate & Legal Affairs, and Statutory Compliance. He has served several organizations for over 10 years in various capacities, in the above areas.