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Dr. Priyadharshini S.K is a distinguished scholar and practitioner in the field of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management, bringing a wealth of academic excellence and real-world experience to her endeavors. With a PhD in Organizational Behaviour from the prestigious department of Management Studies at IIT Madras, her educational journey is underscored by a remarkable commitment to understanding and shaping the dynamics of organizational success. Having completed her masters and under graduation in Psychology, Dr. Priyadharshini possesses a deep-rooted understanding of human behavior and motivation, which she seamlessly integrates into her research, teachings, and corporate life. Her work exemplifies her dedication to bridging the gap between theoretical insights and practical implications. A trailblazer in her own right, Dr. Priyadharshini's pursuit of knowledge led her to the esteemed DAAD fellowship, affording her the opportunity to expand her horizons in Germany. This international exposure not only enriched her academic repertoire but also imbued her with a global perspective on people dynamics. As a seasoned educator, she imparts her wisdom both on home turf and in international classrooms, leaving an indelible mark on the minds of her students. Her areas of expertise encompass People and Culture, Organization Development, Transformation, and Assessment.
Mr. Balaraju Kondaveeti completed his M.S. (Entrepreneurship) from IIT Madras. As part of his M.S. (Entrepreneurship), he founded a company in 2006. Mr. Balaraju holds 2 patents (granted) in the area of Internet Security. These patents were licensed to Lasersoft Infosystems, a Polaris group company. Mr. Balaraju won the Best Student Plan Award in the Business Plan Conclave Organized by PAN IIT Global Conference 2008. Mr. Balaraju won the National Budding Innovator Award, in 2009 from NRDC, a Govt. of India Enterprise.
In 2009, he co-founded BodhBridge Educational Services (P) Limited which is incubated at IIT Madras. Mr. Balaraju has been a consultant in two large projects at IIT Madras, namely, NPTEL and IITM BS Degree Program.
LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/balaraju/
Prof. L.S Ganesh is the former Dean of Students, IIT Madras. He is a Professor at the department of Management Studies, IIT Madras. He also served as the head of the management studies department from 2004 until 2008. Prof. L.S Ganesh's research work involved the application of time series forecasting models and system dynamics concepts to educational planning in Tamilnadu schools. He was a key member of some national-level projects sponsored by ISRO and MHRD, and also of international projects concerning Integrated Coastal Zone Management sponsored by the World Bank and the UNDP. He also coordinated the establishment of strategic academic relationships through MoUs between IIT Madras and leading national and multinational institutions (Indian School of Business at Hyderabad; Universities of Mannheim, Passau, and Bremen in Germany; Management Center at Innsbruck in Austria; State University of New York, Binghamton) and business organizations (Caterpillar; LIC of India; @Road Software; SCOPE International).
Mr. Rodrick is an academically oriented tutor, researcher, and scholar. He is a UGC JRF Awardee in Psychology. He is currently pursuing MPhil Clinical Psychology from NIMHANS after clearing the entrance at AIR-1. He has years of teaching experience, having worked at institutions like Jain university and Mohammed Sathak college. His areas of research interests include Psychometry, Psychotherapy, and Sport Psychology.