Dr. Mukund Sharma’s area of research revolves around International finance, Taxation and Capital Market.  His doctoral research in the area of International financial Management analysed the currency exposure management practices followed by the business enterprises in India.His research interest also encompasses but is not restricted to capital market, housing finance and banking. His extensive research in the field of finance and banking has culminated into Nine text books. A book authored by him “Banking and Financial Services” is a recommended book of VTU and few other universities.

He has conducted training programs for executives in industry and has successfully executed funded research project for Wipro Mission 10X.

Dr. Neetha Mahadev has extensive research experience in two disciplines: Organization behaviour and entrepreneurship.  As a researcher, her focus is on specific challenges faced by SME entrepreneurs and how the behavioural aspects moderate / aggravate them.

Besides contributing to the academic literature through her research publications in quality journals, she takes interest in policies and practices in the area of entrepreneurship and employee relations. She also adds gender and inclusiveness perspective in her studies.

From her internship days to her stint at NGOs, career in corporate and academics, PhD degree and thereafter, research has always been a part of her 20+ years of professional life. She has successfully executed funded research projects for Ford Foundation, Centre for Entrepreneurship Development of Karnataka (CEDOK) and Wipro Mission 10X. She intends to continue to engage in quality research that will by and large help the society

Dr. Bhavya Vikas

Dr. Padmalini Singh is an academic and researcher with interdisciplinary expertise in marketing, consumer behaviour, public health behaviour, and digital transformation, supported by a strong background in management and applied sciences. With extensive teaching and research experience in reputed institutions, her work focuses on understanding behavioural patterns and decision-making processes in changing socio-economic environments.

Her research interests include consumer behaviour, digital marketing, public health behaviour, sustainability, women empowerment, and technology-enabled interventions. She has worked on several funded research projects supported by organizations such as the ICSSR and DST, particularly in areas related to health behaviour during pandemics, telehealth interventions, climate-smart agriculture, and women’s economic empowerment.

Dr. Singh’s research work often integrates behavioural theories with real-world policy and managerial implications, especially in the areas of health awareness, crisis behaviour, and social impact research.

Her research aims to generate practical insights that contribute to policy development, sustainable practices, and improved decision-making at individual and community levels.