Constitution of Academic Council
- Vice Chancellor
- Deans of Faculties of the University
- Chairpersons of all the Boards of Studies
- Directors/Principal/HoI
- Two Experts nominated
- Four External Experts
- Registrar - Member Secretary
- Controller of Examinations
- Invitees
Vice Chancellor
Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai
Vice Chancellor of Somaiya Vidyavihar University and Prof. Chemistry of Somaiya Vidyavihar & Somaiya Ayurvihar
Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai has been at the helm of affairs of many higher educational and scientific research establishments for the last 47 years of service as a teacher, researcher, professor, and executive head of Education, Science and Technology establishments in the country and abroad.
Deans of Faculties of the University
Dr. Raman Ramchandran
Dean, Faculty of Management
Raman Ramachandran Ph.D is the Director, Dean, Professor of Practice, and Chair of Management Development Programs at the K J Somaiya Institute of Management. With nearly three decades of experience at BASF India Ltd and PI Industries Ltd, he has held many positions of responsibility and led the strategic evolution of BASF as a leader in the agricultural products business in the Asia Pacific region.
He has global experience and has worked with international organizations in Kenya, the Philippines, and at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA and with BASF in Singapore with Asia Pacific business responsibilities. Raman has a Ph.D from University of Adelaide, Australia and was Robert S.
McNamara Fellow of Economic Development Institute, World Bank in 1990. Raman is also a non-executive Chairman on the board of Calibre Chemical Pvt Ltd and an Independent Director of Proklean Technologies. He is the recipient of the "LifeTime Achievement" Award of FICCI's Chemical and Petrochemical sector for his contribution to the Agrochemical Industry. He is passionate about management education and helping practicing managers to be successful by combining his years of corporate experience with academic experts at K J Somaiya Institute of Management.
Dr. S. K. Ukarande
Director, K J Somaiya School of Engineering and Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Dr. S. K. Ukarande is the Director of K. J. Somaiya School of Engineering, Mumbai and the Dean - Faculty of Engineering & Technology at Somaiya Vidyavihar University. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from College of Engineering, Pune, and a Master’s degree and Ph.D. from IIT Bombay.
In his 36 years of exceptional career, he has extensively contributed at various higher technical education leadership positions. He has served as the Principal of reputed engineering colleges affiliated to the University of Mumbai (UoM) and Pune University for more than 20 years.
He has been the Former Dean - Faculty of Technology as well as Former Dean - Faculty of Science & Technology at UoM. Dr. Ukarande has 04 books to his credit, has published more than 50 Papers in National and International Journals / Conferences Proceedings, and 07 Indian Patents. He has guided 24 PG Dissertations, successively guided 08 Ph.D. candidates.
Dr. Ukarande has delegated several responsibilities in various Statutory Bodies of UoM since 2001, such as, the Member - Senate, Management Council, Academic Council, Board of Deans, Board of Examinations, Board of University Teachers Recognition, Research & Recognition Committee, Standing Committee, University NEP 2020 Cell, etc.
In his various leadership roles, Dr. Ukarande has been instrumental in implementing several educational reforms, including outcome-based education curriculums, establishment of research centres, online examinations during pandemic, etc. He also contributes to academics / administration of other universities and organizations. He is a Member of Professional Bodies - ISTE, IE, ISH, IAH, IET, FICCI, and also the National Executive Council Member of ISTE, New Delhi (2nd term).
Dr. Ukarande is honoured with Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan National Award for Best Engineering College Principal (2018-19) by the Indian Society for Technical Education, Best Principal of the Year Award (2018-19) by the Computer Society of India - Mumbai Chapter, Best Engineering College Principal Award (2016-17) by ISTE - Maharashtra and Goa Section, Pillar of Hindustani Society Award (2021-22) by the Trans Asian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Most Inspiring Leader in Engineering Education (2023) by Higher Education Digest, etc. for his enormous contributions in the field of education.
With effective professionalism, high values, and strong ethics in his actions, He considers education as the greatest convention for contributing to the society, and is at the helm of academic affairs extensively.
Dr. Pallavi Jambhale
Dean, I/C Director
Dr. Pallavi Nalawde Jambhale has been associated with the K. J. Somaiya Centre for Buddhist Studies, Mumbai for nearly two decades and is currently engaged as Head, Centre for Buddhist Studies. She is involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses related to Buddhist studies and Ancient Indian History, Culture, and Archaeology.
Dr. Pallavi has presented various papers at National as well as international forums such as ‘Buddhism in Deccan during 2nd C.B.C. to 2nd C.A.D’ and ‘Syncretism in South and Southeast Asia; Adoption and Adaptation’ among others. She is a member of the Board of Studies, AIHC and Buddhist Studies. She is also an invitee member of the Board of Studies, Department of History, Ferguson College, Pune.
Also undertakes study tours for students for hands-on practical experience at various Buddhist sites such as Nashik, Kanheri, Kuda, Ajanta, and Ellora among others. Dr. Pallavi's primary areas of teaching, interest, and focus remain - specialization in rock-cut architecture, ancient Indian history and culture, and Buddhist art and architecture.
Prof. Swaminathan Sivaram
Dean, Faculty of Science
Prof. S. Sivaram, INSA Senior Scientist, IISER Pune, has accepted the Chancellor’s invitation to serve the Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU) as the Dean of the Faculty of Science. Dr. Swaminathan Sivaram obtained his B.Sc. (Chemistry) (1965) from Madras Christian College and M.Sc. (Chemistry) (1967) from IIT Kanpur. Subsequently, he obtained Ph.D. (Organic Chemistry) from Purdue University working with Nobel Laureate Professor H.C. Brown.
He also worked with professor J.P. Kennedy at the Institute of Polymer Science, the University of Akron, Akron, Ohio in the area of carbocationic polymerization of isobutylene. He returned to India in 1973 to join the newly established Indian petrochemicals Corporation Limited, (IPCL), Baroda, in its Research Center.
Sivaram joined National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, in 1988 as Head of the Polymer Chemistry Division and was appointed Director of the Laboratory in 2002.He assumed the position of a CSIR Bhatnagar Fellow at NCL in 2011 upon completion of his tenure as Director of NCL. In 2016, he moved to the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune as an Honorary Professor and INSA Senior Scientist.
Academic and Research Achievements: Dr. Sivaram played a key role in setting up the first petrochemical R&D Centre at IPCL and initiated research in the area of olefin polymerization using Ziegler Natta catalysts. He also established an active school of research in Ziegler Natta polymerization of olefins at NCL, initiated research in the area of controlled polymer synthesis using anionic and radical polymerization methods, poly-condensation chemistry, surface modification of polymers and synthesis of polymers with well-defined functionalities.
He has authored over 220 research papers, edited two books and authored one book. He is cited as an Inventor in over 50 issued US Patents and fisty Indian patents. He has mentored 36 Ph.D. students and over a dozen post-doctoral fellows. Many of the processes and products developed by Dr. Sivaram and his associates are in commercial use, both in India and abroad. Other Contribution: Dr. Sivaram transformed NCL into a premier centre of interdisciplinary research. He laid the foundation of strong research groups in the area of advanced materials, scientific computing, new energy resources, chemical biology and chemistry of biomass and biomass derived products.
He established the NCL Innovation Park and created the first Technology-Business Incubator (Venture Centre) within CSIR. He played a key role in drafting the thought paper for setting up the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) and functioned as the first Project Director of IISER, Pune in 2006. Awards and Honours: Dr. Sivaram was awarded the Vasvik Award for Excellence in Applied Industrial Research (1987), Professor M. Santappa Silver Jubilee Award by the Society of Polymer Science (1988), FICCI Award in Physical Sciences (1996), Professor S.R. Palit Award by the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (1997), Silver Medal by Chemical Somaiya Vidyavihar University Research Society of India (2002), Vishwakarma Medal of INSA (2003), Goyal Prize in Applied Sciences (2007) and Material Scientist of the Year Award, MRSI (2010); and Padma Shri (2006).
He has been a Visiting Professor at the University of Bordeaux, France (1995) and H.A. Morton Distinguished Professor of Polymer Science at the University of Akron, USA (2006), DST conferred on him the J.C. Bose Fellowship for the period 2007-20015. Dr. Sivaram is an Elected Fellow of all the three Science Academies in India. Dr. Sivaram’s appointment is for a period of three years with effect from January 1, 2021.
He will continue his engagement with the Somaiya Vidyavihar as a Visiting Professor of Eminence, teaching chemistry and polymer science, and as the Chairperson of the Board of Studies in Polymer Science, under the Faculty of Science. Being an external academic, who is not on the rolls of the Somaiya Vidyavihar University, he will be offered a monthly honorarium of Rs. One Lakh from Somaiya Vidyavihar University’s core budget, for his honorary engagement as Dean, Faculty of Science.
subjects of studies coming under the Faculty of Science are: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, All branches of Biology, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Nutraceuticals and Environment Science. Dr. Sivaram in his acceptance note to the Chancellor mentioned that he will focus on building academic excellence and nurturing an environment where interdisciplinary science – science without boundaries is taught and practices. He envisages his role as a “catalyst and mentor and being an external academic, someone who can challenge conventional thinking and trying inquiry-based learning.
Dr. SNV Sivakumar
Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Dr. Sivakumar is working as Professor and Head, Department of Economics at K J Somaiya Institute of Management. He is the Dean of Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at SVU. Dr. Sivakumar has about 30 years of teaching, research and consultancy experience. He has successfully guided 12 doctoral students, published two books and patents in the field of Economics and has also published articles in reputed journals.
Dr. Sivakumar teaches Managerial Economics, Macroeconomics, Indian Economy, Business Environment, Business Ethics and Corporate Governance. His years of hard work and excellent knowledge in the field of Economics have gained him several awards and recognitions.
Dr. Pankaj Trivedi
Dean, Faculty of Commerce & Business Studies
Prof. (Dr.) Pankaj Trivedi is the Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Business Studies with Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai. He is also the Area Chairperson of the Department of Finance and Law, Chairperson of the Board of Studies of Finance, and the program coordinator of the MBA program at K J Somaiya Institute of Management. Prof. Trivedi is a Ph.D. holder in Business Policy and Administration.
His academic accomplishments also include Masters in ‘Banking’ and ‘Economics and Political science’ from the University of Mumbai. He is an Associate of Indian Institute of Banking and Finance.
Prof. Trivedi has 20 years of work experience with a leading Public Sector Bank, followed by 16 years of experience as a full-time faculty teaching at the post-graduate level. He has conducted several training programmes for corporate officials in the Public and Private sector.
He is the receiver of Best Teacher of Finance by Higher Education Forum jointly with Bombay Stock Exchange &Distinguished Service Award by AIMS International. He is a regular visiting faculty at DHBW University, Stuttgart, Germany for the students of their School of Management and School of Engineering.
Dr. Achala Danait
Dean, Research
Dr. Achala Danait is the Director, Strategy & Industry Partnerships, Dean, Research and Director, Somaiya Institute for Research & Consultancy (SIRAC) in Somaiya Vidyavihar University.
She is an Independent Director on the Board of Apcotex Industries Limited and Advisor to Chemical companies in India. She previously held the position of the Managing Director of Clariant India Limited, a Swiss specialty chemical company, and was a Director on the Board of Süd-Chemie India Pvt. Ltd. She was also responsible for leading the Technology & Innovation function of Clariant in Asia Pacific.
Dr. Achala is a strategic and visionary leader with an enriching experience of 31 years across industry sectors and academia. She obtained a Master’s and Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai, followed by Business and Organizational Leadership
Development programs from esteemed institutions such as London Business School, U.K. and Texas A&M University, USA. She is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt. She has filed several US patents and co-authored numerous research publications. She started her professional career in academia as a Faculty member in institutes affiliated with the University of Pune.
10 years in the teaching profession, she decided to join industry. The last 21 years have seen her in a variety of roles in diverse industry segments from oil & gas to specialty chemicals, and in companies like Sudarshan, Halliburton and Clariant. She has worked in different geographies and travelled extensively in USA, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
major contribution has been in pioneering successful initiatives and mobilizing employees across locations to foster a sustainability driven innovation mindset in the organization.
Dr. Achala is the Chairperson of the R&D Subcommittee of the Indian Chemical Council (ICC) and Co-Chair of Knowledge and Skill Committee at the Indian Merchants Chamber. Dr Achala is a mentor at Aspire For Her, an organization committed to changing the diversity equation in India. She is a member of the Board of Studies in Polymer Science at Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai.
Prof. Ganesh Devy
Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Ganesh N. Devy (1 August 1950- ) is a thinker, cultural activist and an institution builder best known for the People’s Linguistic Survey of India and the Adivasi Academy created by him. He writes in three languages—Marathi, Gujarati and English. His first full length book in English After Amnesia (1992) was hailed immediately upon its publication as a classic in literary theory.
Since its publication, he has written and edited close to ninety influential books in areas as diverse as Literary Criticism, Anthropology, Education, Linguistics and Philosophy. G. N. Devy was educated at Shivaji University, Kolhapur and the University of Leeds, UK. Among his many academic assignments, he held fellowships at Leeds University and Yale University and has been THB Symons Fellow (1991–92) and Jawaharlal Nehru Fellow (1994–96).
He was a Professor of English at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda from 1980 to 96. In 1996, he gave up his academic career in order to initiate work with the Denotified and Nomadic Tribes (DNT) and Adivasis. During this work, he created the Bhasha Research and Publication Centre at Baroda, the Adivasis Academy at Tejgadh, the DNT-Rights Action Group and several other initiatives.
Later he initiated the largest-ever survey of languages in history, carried out with the help of nearly 3000 volunteers and published in 50 multilingual volumes. Devy has continued to combine his academic work with his work for the marginalised communities and cultures.
creating the Adivasi Academy, Devy worked as Professor of Humanities at the Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information Technology (2003-2014), Gandhinagar, Honorary Professor at the Centre for Multidisciplinary Development Research, Dharwad( 2015-18), OS Chair Professor at the National Centre for Biological Sciences—TIFR, Bangalore (2022-23) and is currently Professor of Eminence and Director, school of Civilisation at the Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai.
Chairpersons of all the Boards of Studies
Dr. Prasanna Shete
Chairperson Board of Studies in Computer Engineering, KJSSE
Dr. Prasanna J Shete embodies an extensive and esteemed tenure at K. J. Somaiya School of Engineering, commencing in June 2003. Holding the esteemed positions of Associate Professor and Associate Head within the Department of Computer Engineering, Dr. Shete also fulfills the crucial role of Coordinator at the KJSSE Resource Centre for PwD Students, exemplifying a commitment to inclusivity and student support.
With a prior role as the Incharge of the KJSSE Data center, Dr. Shete demonstrates a profound expertise in technological infrastructure management, underlining a dedication to fostering an innovative and conducive learning environment for aspiring computer engineers.
Dr. Sonali Patil
Chairperson, Board of Studies in Information Technology & Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, KJSSE
Dr. Sonali Atulkumar Patil, a distinguished Professor at K. J. Somaiya School of Engineering, brings a wealth of experience, having dedicated two decades to KJSSE since August 2003. Her illustrious journey includes holding the position of Associate Dean for Academic Programs since July 01, 2021, alongside her role as a Professor in the Department of Information Technology.
Dr. Patil's commitment to academia is evident through her multifaceted contributions, having served in various capacities within the college and university. Notably, she was a crucial member of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell at Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU) from September 2021 to September 2023 and currently serves as the PhD Coordinator for the Information Technology program at SVU.
Dr. Jagannath H Nirmal
Chairperson, Board of Studies in Electronics & Computer Engineering, KJSSE
Dr. Jagannath Haridas Nirmal is a Professor and HOD, Department of Electronics Engineering. His academic journey began by completing his B.E. B.E. in 1999 from SGGSIE & T, Nanded, then finsihing his M.Tech from VJTI, Mumbai in 2008 and finally he got his Ph.D from SVNIT, Surat in 2015. Having an experice of 22 years, Dr Nirmal now acts as an approved Ph.D guide of Mumbai University and Somaiya Vidyavihar University
Current Research Interests:
Digital Signal Processing, Audio, Speech and Image Processing, Adaptive Filtering and Multi-rate Signal Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Fuzzy logic, Data Analytics, Pattern Recognition and Wavelet Transform
COURSES TAUGHT:
UG Level:
- Digital Signal Processing
- Digital Image Processing
- Speech Processing
- Multi-Rate Signal Processing
- Machine Learning
- Artificial Neural Network and Fuzzy logic
PG Level:
- Machine Learning
- Multi-Rate Signal Processing
- Pattern Recognition &Wavelet Transform
Ph.D Level:
- Machine Learning
- Pattern Recognition
- Advanced Signal Processing
Publications: - Peer Journals (12) Referred Conferences (12)
Dr. Bharti Singh
Chairperson, Board of Studies in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, KJSSE
Dr. Bharati Alok Singh, an esteemed Associate Professor specializing in Electronics & Telecommunication at K. J. Somaiya School of Engineering, has been an integral part of the institution's legacy since November 1993.
Presently, she holds the prestigious position of Head of the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication, a role she assumed in July 2021 following four years as the Associate Head of Department.
Dr. Singh's dedication to academia extends beyond the college, as exemplified by her impactful tenure as the Chairperson of the ISTE teachers’ chapter from 2010 to 2012. Her academic journey culminated in a PhD from the renowned VJTI institute, focusing on groundbreaking research conducted at SAMEER, IITB Campus Mumbai.
Her pioneering work encompasses the design, fabrication, realization, and measurements of non-identical antenna arrays, contributing significantly to the evolution of upcoming 5G wireless communication and mobile systems.
Dr. Singh's invaluable expertise is underscored by numerous research papers published in esteemed peer-reviewed journals including IEEE, Springer, Wiley, PIER, and IETE Journal of Research. With a robust blend of one-year industrial experience and an impressive 27 years of teaching experience, Dr. Singh continues to drive innovation and excellence within the field.
Dr. Vaibhav S. Narwane
Chairperson, Board of Studies in Mechanical & IT Engineering, KJSSE
Dr. Vaibhav S. Narwane is working as an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Dept at Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai. He received his Ph.D. in the Production Engineering Department, from University Mumbai. He has 19 years of teaching and 1 year of industrial experience.
He has more than forty peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals such as Journal of Environmental Management, Industrial Management & Data Systems, Renewable Energy, Annals of Operations Research, Journal of Cleaner Production, Benchmarking, etc. His research work has more than 1750 Google Scholar citations with h-index and i10-index of 19 and 24 respectively. He is a fellow member and active member of the Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering (IIIE). He guided more than 20 master’s project. His current area of research includes AI/ML for Manufacturing, Big data analytics, Smart Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Analytics.
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Dr. Ramesh Lekurwale
Chairperson, Board of Studies in Mechanical Engineering, KJSSE
Dr. Ramesh R Lekurwaleis working since January 2009. Presently he is Professor, Head in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Engineering and Director-IQAC of Somaiya Vidyavihar University.
He completed 1. Bachlor of Engineering in Production Engineering from SGGSCE&T Nanded in 1993. 2. M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IITB, Mumbai in 20013. Ph.D. in Production Engineering from VJTI in 2015 (Mumbai University) Mumbai
He has one year industrial experience and more than two decades experience in teaching field. He has published several papers in international / national journals and conferences with reputed publishers like Taylor and Francis, Springer, Sage and so on and also published two patents.
student completed his Ph.D other one submitted the synopsis and one more is pursuing Ph.D under his guidance.He has passion about education field and hence selected it as a career. He has sound technical background and has developed professional expertise in his chosen field.
His research interest is Additive Manufacturing, Medical Device Innovation, Engineering optimization, Industrial Engineering. He has rich experience of administration of academic and co-curricular activities in the institute.
Dr. S. R. Nikam
Chairperson, Board of Studies in M.Tech Energy Engineering, KJSSE
Dr. Shailesh Ravindra Nikam, currently an Associate Professor within the Mechanical Engineering Department at KJSSE, holds a Ph.D. earned from IIT Bombay. With a robust teaching career spanning twenty-two years, Dr. Nikam specializes in the domain of Thermal and Fluid Science, showcasing a deep-seated interest in these areas of study.
Dr. Sanjiwani Kumar
Chairperson, Board of Studies in Business Analytics, KJSIM
Dr. Sanjiwani Jayant Kumar serves as an Associate Professor at KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, leveraging an impressive eighteen-year career that encompasses 2.5 years of industry experience. Holding postgraduate degrees in both Science and Management, she pursued her doctorate in Management from SNDT University.
Driven by a fervent passion for research, she specializes in instructing diverse subjects including Advanced and Basic Business Research, Data Analysis, Business Statistics, and Big Data Analytics. Notably, Dr. Sanjiwani contributes to the academic community by conducting Research Methodology courses for Ph.D. students at Mumbai University and SNDT University.
Her scholarly contributions extend to national and international platforms, with published and presented research papers showcased in esteemed journals such as the International Journal of Applied Finance and Banking, Journal of Medical Marketing, and Review of Integrative Business and Research.
Dr. Sanjiwani's expertise also extends to conducting Business Research modules for INS Hamala and facilitating faculty development programs at KJ SIMSR, demonstrating her commitment to both academic excellence and professional development.
Prof. Jaya Iyer
Chairperson, Board of Studies in Data Science & Technology, KJSIM
Dr. Jaya Vinod Iyer, having obtained her Ph.D. from SNDT University in 2016, currently holds the esteemed position of Associate Professor specializing in Data Science & Information Technology at K J Somaiya Institute of Management.
Her expertise spans a diverse array of research domains encapsulating E-Government, ICT, M-Government, Digital Government, Public Service Sector, E-learning, E-business, Adoption of Website Quality, Cloud Computing, and MVC Architecture. Dr. Iyer's commitment to advancing these areas is reflected in her ongoing research endeavors.
Prof. (Dr.) Radha Iyer
Chairperson, Board of Studies in General Management, KJSIM
Dr. Radha Iyer is a Professor and the Area Chairperson for the General Management area with the K J Somaiya Institute of Management. Along with twenty years of experience in academia, she has a decade plus of industry experience with organizations like The Great Eastern Shipping Company, Marico Industries, and Indian Hotels.
She has an MBA in HR from JBIMS and PhD in Learning & Development from SNDT - Mumbai. She has facilitated management development programmes for various organizations in the areas of innovation, entrepreneurship, and human resource management. Her consultancy assignments as an assessor span organization in the hospitality, tourism, IT, Pharmaceuticals and banking industry.
She has been a visiting faculty at IIM Ranchi. She heads the Innovation & Entrepreneurship cell and the base of the pyramid community initiatives on campus. She facilitates courses on entrepreneurship, innovation, social entrepreneurship & managing new ventures. She is the recipient of multiple awards for teaching. Her contribution to literature, are in the areas of entrepreneurship & human resource management.
Prof. Rashmi Soni
Chairperson, Board of Studies in Finance & Law, KJSIM
Dr. Rashmi Soni, an accomplished academician, brings over two decades of dedicated experience in delivering high-quality management education and conducting extensive research. Holding a Ph.D. in Finance and a distinguished membership as a fellow of the Cost and Management Accountants, CMA Dr. Soni currently serves as an Associate Professor of Finance at K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai.
With a robust background encompassing over 20 years in audit, research, and teaching, Dr. Soni completed her Ph.D. focusing on the Credit Rating Methodology of Banks in India at Vikram University. Her expertise and commitment shine through her multifaceted contributions to academia and the field of finance.
Prof. Shailaja Karve
Chairperson, Board of Studies in Human Resource, KJSIM
Area Chairperson OB/HR Area Initiated the MDP cell on campus and was chairperson of MDP and Consultancy 2007- till 30th September 2013. Bachelor of Arts ( BA Psychology),Mumbai University,1983 Masters in Arts (MA Psychology),Mumbai University,1985 Masters in Personnel Management,Symbiosis Institute of Business Management , Pune University,1995 PhD,National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai,2010
Dr. Kiran Sharma
Chairperson, Board of Studies in Marketing, KJSIM
Dr Kiran Sharma is a Professor and Area Chairperson in Marketing and International Business at the K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai. Prior to this, she was the Co-Coordinator for the PGDM (Retail Management) program for the last ten years.
Dr Kiran was the Chairperson of the SIMSR Global Marketing Conference and has also spearheaded the National Retail Summit for several years. She has 15 years of experience in academics including the D.Y. Patil School of Management, Navi Mumbai along with 7 years of industry experience with Sahara India Pariwar, Lucknow.
As a committed academician, she has taught some of interesting courses at the Institute. I have also taken up some visiting assignments and mentored countless students in their pursuit of academic and professional success. Dr Sharma teaches courses on Marketing Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, International Marketing, and Marketing Management.
She has presented and published several papers in both National and International Journals and has attended various conferences of international repute. She has attended workshops on Marketing Strategy at Harvard University and Mixed Methods Research at St. Gallen, Switzerland. She is also keenly interested in the case study development of Indian corporate.
Dr Sharma is keenly interested in research areas like Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Decision Making, and the Relevance of emotions in Consumer Behaviour. Her dedication to research has resulted in publications in top academic journals and has been invited to speak at research conferences.
Her work in consumer behaviour has focused on understanding the underlying motivations and drivers of consumer behaviour and has explored a wide range of topics, from the impact of social influence on decision-making to the role of emotions in consumer behaviour.
Dr Sharma has a Master’s in psychology and an M.B.A. from the University of Lucknow specializing in International Business and Marketing and a PhD from Saurashtra University.
Prof. Pramod Shetty
Chairperson, Board of Studies in Operations, KJSIM
Pramod Narayan Shetty currently Professor and Head of Operations and Supply Chain Management Management at SIMSR is an Industrial and Production Engineer with diploma from JBIMS followed by post graduate and doctorate from The National Institute of Industrial Engineering, (NITIE) Mumbai. Has conducted various training programs and in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management and ERP for industry spanning different verticals.
Has done Consultancy and Training assignments in the areas of Operations and Supply Chain Management. ,such as manpower planning, production norms and productivity improvement for clients like Microsoft, E-Merck, Welspun, Hersheys ,Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance , Galderma ,Arkema, Century Enka, BARC, HPCL, MSEB , Konkan Railway and the Indian Navy.
Has published articles in Sage , Inderscience and contributed cases to the book on Operations Management by Pearson. Is on the board of Studies and Academic Advisor for several Colleges and Universities . Is a PhD guide for several Universities.
Dr. Anjali Chopra
Chairperson, Board of Studies in Sports Management, KJSIM
Dr. Anjali Chopra possesses an extensive career background of over 19 years in Customer Insights and Research Consultancy, covering a wide array of sectors including FMCG, Consumer Durables, Telecom, Personal Care, and Financial Services. Throughout her professional journey, she has collaborated closely with major global clients, delivering timely and comprehensive research analysis and management consulting pivotal in steering Customer Experience Management initiatives.
Proficient in project design and implementation within fast-paced environments, Dr. Chopra excels in translating strategic plans into actionable solutions, consistently benchmarking performance against critical goals and targets.
Her expertise spans a diverse range of contemporary Research and Analytics methodologies, skillfully blending statistical knowledge, Business Research, and Operations Research. Dr. Chopra adeptly utilizes technological tools like IBM SPSS, RapidMiner, and Solver, effectively converting data into actionable insights and recommendations.
Dr. SNV Sivakumar
Chairperson, Board of Studies in Economics, KJSIM, SKSC
Dr. Sivakumar is working as Professor and Head, Department of Economics at K J Somaiya Institute of Management. He is the Dean of Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at SVU. Dr. Sivakumar has about 30 years of teaching, research and consultancy experience. He has successfully guided 12 doctoral students, published two books and patents in the field of Economics and has also published articles in reputed journals.
Dr. Sivakumar teaches Managerial Economics, Macroeconomics, Indian Economy, Business Environment, Business Ethics and Corporate Governance. His years of hard work and excellent knowledge in the field of Economics have gained him several awards and recognitions.
Prof. Prema Basargekar,
Chairperson, Board of Studies in Health Care Management, KJSIM
Prof. (Dr.)Prema Rajeev Basargekar is currently working as Professor in the areas of economics and entrepreneurship management at K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai. She has more than 30 years of experience in the field of research and teaching.
She has done her PhD from BITS Pilani in the area of impact assessment of microfinance programmes on the empowerment of women. Prema has also completed the Entrepreneurship Educator’s Course from Stanford Technology Ventures Program, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore and the National Entrepreneurship Network.
Currently, she is a programme coordinator for MBA Healthcare Management. This programme was launched in July 2018 with a view to building the managerial competencies of budding managers in the growing healthcare sector in India. Prema's research and experience in teaching economics, entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship and welfare organizations help her take a holistic view of the programme.
It has been her endeavour to strengthen the programme by making it industry relevant by covering the breadth and depth of the subjects, introducing new subjects, and providing experiential learning, to the students. Her areas of research interest are Public healthcare, Healthcare policies, Entrepreneurship, Microfinance, Social entrepreneurship and Impact assessment of social programmes. She teaches Fundamentals of Health Economics, Macroeconomic aspects of Healthcare, Managerial economics, Macroeconomics and Entrepreneurship Management.
Dr. Hindurao S. Waydande
Chairperson, Board of Studies in Library & Information Science, SVU
Dr. Hindurao S. Waydande brings along more than 45 years of Library and Information Science professional experience. He chaired the positions of the Chief Librarian at Shri Mouni Vidyapeeth, Gargoti, Kolhapur (1976 - 1980).
For the last 38 years he worked in Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay as Assistant Librarian, Deputy Librarian and Librarian (1980 - 2015) & Librarian at IIT Goa (2016 - 2017) and he was working as Librarian MGM CET, Navi Mumbai (2017- 2020).
At present Dr. Waydande Appointed as Professor Emeritus, LIS and University Librarian, Somaiya Vidyavihar University Mumbai. He is Chairman Board Of Studies (LIS) and Convenor, University Library Advisory Committee, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai.
Dr. Waydande's major contributions for the IITB Central library is Newspaper Clippings (1982), Computerization of Central Library (1990), Bar-coding of library collection and user (1993), Electronic Security (1993) ETD, Digital Library and Institutional Repository (1999), Systematic Information Literacy Programme to UG/ PG students and staff (1985-2006).
He was responsible to streamline the Book Acquisition procedure and Collection Development Policy in systematic way e-Books (2000-2006). IITB Central Library's present Renovation (building and interior) is to his credit (2013-15).
Dr. Shuddhatam Prakash Jain
Chairperson, Board of Studies in Jainology and Prakrit, KJSIDS
Dr. Shuddhatam Prakash Jain is Head of Centre for Studies in Jainism, Under the K J Somaiya Institute of Dharma Studies at Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai. He has achieved his education from Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, Delhi.
Dr. Shuddhatam Prakash Jain has worked in Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University), Rashtriya Ayurved Sansthan, Jaipur & Mangalayatan University, Aligarh. Dr. Jain has Fifteen years of teaching experience at UG & PG level.
Dr. S P Jain has written more than 25 Books with ISBN & presented more than 30 Research papers in National & International Seminars/Conferences. Dr. S P Jain has completed one research project entitled “AARADHANASAMUCHCHYA” funded by the Indian Council of Philosophical Research, Delhi.
Dr. Jain has achieved an award- “Prof. Ram Gopal Soni Memorial Award of Best Author 2011” for his remarkable written works in the educational field from IPERA (Indian Psycho-metric & Educational Research Association, Patna) & HIBS (Harprasad Institute of Behavioral Studies, Agra).
He has got “Best Citizens of India Award 2014” from International Publisher, New Delhi. and got the award of “Srinath Bhargav Award of Best Spiritual Educationist 2015” form IPERA, Agra. He also got Arhat-Vachan Puruskar 2017 from Kund-Kund Gyanpeeth, Indore. Dr. Shuddhatm Prakash Jain has great knowledge of Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Philosophy. Dr. Jain guided to 21 PG level dissertations (Research degrees) & one Ph.D. submitted under the guidance of Dr. Jain