Qualification: Ph.D., M.Phil, M.S. (Applied Econometrics) | 22+ years in Academia and Industry

Area of Interest: Managerial Economics, Research Methodology, Econometrics, Business Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, and Business Analytics.

Dr. P. Sivakumar, Director of VSIET, is an experienced academecian and has a work experience of more than 22 years. He has a Ph.D. in Applied Econometrics from Hyderabad Central University. His research was on productivity and efficiency of Indian Manufacturing sector.

He has published more than 31 papers and presented 25+ papers at various platforms (international) in the field of Economics, Banking, Finance and Renewable Sources of Energy. Dr. Sivakumar, is a Business Analytics trainer certified by IBM; he is a member of many international organizations including World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) and Fair Trade Forum–India. At VSIET, the vision of Dr. Sivakumar is to combine data-driven learning with academic excellence.

Qualification: Ph.D. (Mgmt.), M.Phil., M.Sc (Mathematics), PGDCA | Pondicherry Central University | 19+ years in Academia

Area of Interest: Quantitative Techniques, Operations Research, Research Methodology.

She has a Ph.D. in Management from Amity University, Noida. The topic of her dissertation was, "Application of decision science in Indian pharmaceutical industry'. She has an M.Sc in Mathematics from Pondicherry Central University and an M.Phil from Alagappa University. She has a wealth of experience spanning 19 years teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in Mathematics, Statistics, Decision Science & Operations. She has facilitated various activities with management students in CSR and Sustainable Development.

Qualification: PGDM – IIM Ahmedabad, Ex – Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Pvt. Ltd. | 25+ Years of Industry & Academic Experience

Area of Interest: Marketing Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Strategic Business Management, Brand Management.

Prof. Hitesh Manocha is a veteran in academia and a practitioner of enhanced achievements of over twenty-five years of deep and thorough experience in the fields of Marketing, Sales, and Strategic Management. He is both a Mechanical Engineer from Delhi College of Engineering and a Post Graduate in Management (PGDM) from the esteemed Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, which makes him recoil he has the unique blend of being a technical expert and an expert of business. He spent the first fourteen years of his career with certain organizations - like Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Pvt. Ltd. - in different fields of Consumer Durables, Office Automation, Engineering Goods, Concept Selling, and Telecommunication. His fast-paced and aggressive corporate journey allowed him the opportunity to lead teams, design Sales Strategies, develop intricate insights about market behavior, and find ways to connect with customers.

Qualification: Ph.D. (Analytical Chemistry)*, M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry), B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry (*Pursuing – Teesside University, UK) | 10+ years in Academia

Area of Interest: Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Sustainable Water Treatment, and Pedagogy in Science Education.

Dr. Anirudh Sharma is a devoted academic and researcher with an appreciable background in Chemistry, starting out with his Master’s in Organic Chemistry from VIT to currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry at the Water Centre for Innovation Lab, Teesside University UK. Throughout his career, Dr. Sharma has established a notable portfolio that encompasses multiple teaching roles as a Lecturer, Tutor, and Subject Matter Expert across institutions in India and the UK.

With more than ten years of experience, and with his international exposure, and research-oriented teaching style, Dr. Sharma has valued experience as a freelance tutor, as an academic lecturer and a chemistry trainer which provides him with an excellent understanding of both theoretical and application perspectives. Knowing that engineering students are often quite focused on the “how-to” aspects of their courses, Dr. Sharma finds it particularly enjoyable professionally to spark their scientific curiosity and precision, while concurrently being a vital component of mentorship and delivery of curriculum.

Qualification: PGDBM – IMT Ghaziabad | B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany – Delhi University Ex – Dabur, Ex – NIS | 20+ Years of Experience in Industry & Academics

Area of Interest: Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Integrated Marketing Communication, Brand Management, Service Marketing, Retail Management.

Prof. Shailaja Manocha is a qualified academic with more than 20 years of combined experience in the industry and academia. She earned a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany from Sri Venkateswara College Delhi University and further earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) with a Marketing specialization, from the well-known IMT Ghaziabad. She started her career in the field of Marketing and gained rich experience with organisations like Dabur and NIS where she was involved in the areas of Sales and Retail Strategy. After accruing six plus years of really useful industry experience, she switched full-time to academia as she wanted to dedicate her life to teaching and developing future marketers.

Qualification: M.Tech , IIT Delhi , M.Sc (Physics), B.Ed, B.Sc

Area of Interest: Optoelectronics, Optical Communication, Modern Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory, and Physics Pedagogy.

Ms. Vidhi Singhal is a developing academic in the discipline of Physics with a strong academic background in both theoretical and applied disciplines. She is currently pursuing the M.Tech. in Optoelectronics & Optical Communication degree from IIT Delhi, utilizing a research-driven, interdisciplinary approach in her teaching.

Her academic career also includes a Master’s in Physics and a Bachelor’s in Education, which gives her subject area knowledge and teaching skills. Vidhi is developing a strong tendency to pursue optics, communication systems, and experimental physics to connect basic science to real-world applications.

Qualification: Master’s Certificate of Competency (Ministry of Shipping) | Diploma in International Marketing – IIFT | 30+ Years of Experience in Corporate & Academia

Area of Interest: Logistics, Maritime Operations, Foreign-Based Shipping, Multi-Modal Transportation

Capt. Sanjeev Rishi is a professional, with a distinguished career in logistics and shipping spanning over 30 years and across both the onshore and offshore sectors. He possesses significant expertise in the commercial and operational management of foreign based shipping companies, and in the operation of Inland Container Depots (ICD), Container Freight Stations (CFS) and combined transportation. Capt. Rishi holds a Master’s Certificate of Competency issued by the Ministry of Shipping, and a Diploma in International Marketing from IIFT, allowing him to combine industry experience with academic knowledge. He has spent 7 years serving as the President of the Northern India Shipping Agencies Association (NISAA), demonstrating is leadership within the Indian shipping and logistics sector.

Qualification: UGC-NET Qualified | MBA (Marketing & HR), M.Com (Foreign Trade) | Ph.D. (Pursuing – Consumer Behaviour) | 10+ Years of Experience in Management Education & Research

Area of Interest: Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Legal Aspects of Business, Personality Development

Ms. Nimisha Srivastava has enjoyed a successful career spanning over a decade in management education, research and student development. Ms. Srivastava is a UGC-NET qualified professional holding an MBA with dual specialisation in Marketing and Human Resources, and she has also completed her M.Com in Foreign Trade. She is currently completing her Ph.D in Consumer Behaviour looking at developing trends in markets and a buyer's psychology. She has also taught many other subjects such as Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Legal Aspects of Business, Personality Development, etc. Ms. Srivastava is known for her focus on experiential learning through management games, case-based teaching, and workshops.

Qualification: Consultant & Finance Trainer – Equity Research, Investment Management, Derivatives, Mutual Funds | 10+ Years of Experience in Industry & Academia

Area of Interest: Portfolio Trading Strategies, Risk Management, Equity Valuations, Portfolio Management, Fundamental & Technical Analysis, Derivatives, Mutual Funds, Financial Planning

Mr. Gourav Maharshi is a finance professional and educator with more than ten years of experience across equity research, derivatives trading, financial consulting and training. He has an excellent mix of theory and practice; he has been an Equity and Derivatives Analyst, trader, investor, and a consultant to corporates.

He has expertise in the areas of Fundamental and Technical Analysis, Derivatives analysis, Mutual Fund & Investment Planning, and Financial Modeling with Excel. Gourav has delivered training for more than 1000 hours to corporates, working executives and MBA students, by turning difficult financial concepts into concepts that can be understood and applied.

Qualification: Expertise: FOREX, Derivatives, Excel, Mutual Funds, Financial Markets, Financial Planning, Equities & Commodities | 15+ Years of Experience in Academia & Corporate

Areas of Interest: FOREX Derivatives, Mutual Funds, Financial Markets, Financial Planning, Excel for Finance, Equity & Commodity Trading

Mr. Himanshu Arora is an extremely well-known finance educator and trainer with over 15 years of valuable experience bridging academia and the corporate world. He has been recognized for his dynamic style of training and expertise in the domain by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) as "The Most Innovative Trainer" and "The Most Inspiring Trainer," respectively. He was also listed as one of India's Best Finance Teachers by Association of Wealth Managers of India (AIWMI). His credibility as a thought leader in the finance domain is apparent as his opinion pieces have appeared on Reuters and Cogencis.

Mr. Arora is also very well-known for his impact training in FOREX, Derivatives, Equity, Mutual Funds, and Financial Planning along with practical workshops for Excel for Financial Modeling.