PROF. (DR.) KIRAN KUMAR AGRAWAL

Associate Dean & Associate Professor

School of Business Management

Qualification:
Ph.D. (Management), MBA (Marketing), M.Phil. (Management), LL.B. (Hons.), B.Com. (Hons.)

Specialization: Marketing

Profiles: Google Scholar | ORCID | VIDWAN

Profile / Introduction

Prof. (Dr.) Kiran Kumar Agrawal is an accomplished academic leader, researcher, and institution builder with over 26 years of professional experience in higher education, academic leadership, research, legal practice, and international teaching. He currently serves as Associate Dean and Associate Professor at the School of Business Management, NMIMS Ahmedabad.

Prior to joining NMIMS, Dr. Agrawal held several senior academic leadership positions, including Professor & Dean, Program Head, and Director – Centre for Research & Innovation, at reputed universities across India. He also has international teaching experience at Gedu College of Business Studies, Royal University of Bhutan, where he taught undergraduate and postgraduate management programmes in a multicultural academic environment.

Dr. Agrawal holds a Ph.D. in Management from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, with doctoral research in Corporate Governance, along with an MBA (Marketing), M.Phil. (Management), LL.B. (Hons.), and B.Com. (Hons.).

He has further enhanced his academic expertise through international certifications in Marketing Analytics from the University of Virginia – Darden School of Business, Data Analytics from Rice University, Green Business Strategy from HKUST, Digital Marketing, and Business Analytics.

His teaching and research interests encompass Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, Strategic Management, Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Business Research, and Artificial Intelligence in Management. His current research focuses on AI-enabled Corporate Governance, ESG, Digital Transformation, Business Analytics, and Sustainable Business Practices.

An active scholar, Dr. Agrawal has authored four academic books, published 22+ research papers in Scopus, ABDC, Web of Science, Springer, and UGC CARE indexed journals, and holds a published Indian patent. He is an approved Ph.D. Supervisor, guiding doctoral scholars, and has successfully supervised over 300 postgraduate research projects.

He has received the International Young Scientist Award at the International Science Congress, Kathmandu, Nepal, in recognition of his research contributions.

Dr. Agrawal has made significant contributions to curriculum design aligned with NEP 2020, Outcome-Based Education (OBE), accreditation initiatives including NAAC, faculty development, research capacity building, and academic quality assurance.

He has designed open electives, value-added courses, management simulations, and experiential learning activities, including the SDG Puzzle Race, to promote innovation, sustainability, and student engagement.

As a keynote speaker, resource person, and session chair, he has actively contributed to numerous national and international conferences, faculty development programmes, and research workshops.

Before entering academia, Dr. Agrawal practiced as an Advocate for eight years, appearing before the High Court and various judicial and quasi-judicial forums. His unique blend of academic, administrative, legal, and research experience enables him to bridge theory with practice and foster industry-relevant management education.

Dr. Agrawal is committed to developing ethical, innovative, research-oriented, and globally competent business leaders through experiential learning, interdisciplinary research, and technology-enabled pedagogy.

Academic Background

Ph.D. in Management from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore.
Doctoral research in Corporate Governance.
MBA in Marketing.
M.Phil. in Management.
LL.B. (Hons.).
B.Com. (Hons.).

International Certifications

Marketing Analytics – University of Virginia, Darden School of Business.
Data Analytics – Rice University.
Green Business Strategy – HKUST.
Digital Marketing.
Business Analytics.

Research Interest

Corporate Governance
Business Ethics
Strategic Management
Marketing Management
Consumer Behaviour
Digital Marketing
Marketing Analytics
Business Research
Artificial Intelligence in Management
ESG
Digital Transformation
Business Analytics
Sustainable Business Practices

Research and Publications

22+ research publications in Scopus, ABDC, Web of Science and UGC CARE indexed journals.
4 authored academic books.
1 Published Indian Patent.
Book chapters in international publications.
Approved Ph.D. Supervisor.
Successfully supervised over 300 postgraduate research projects.

Conference Proceedings

Presented research papers at numerous National and International Conferences in India, Nepal and Bhutan.

Communicated / Unpublished in International Journal

Details of communicated or unpublished research papers may be added as applicable.

Professional Experience

Associate Dean & Associate Professor, School of Business Management, NMIMS Ahmedabad.
Professor & Dean at reputed universities across India.
Program Head at reputed universities across India.
Director – Centre for Research & Innovation.
International teaching experience at Gedu College of Business Studies, Royal University of Bhutan.
Practiced as an Advocate for eight years, appearing before the High Court and various judicial and quasi-judicial forums.

Teaching & Academic Areas

Marketing Management
Consumer Behaviour
Digital Marketing
Marketing Analytics
Strategic Management
Business Research
Business Analytics
Corporate Governance
Business Ethics
Artificial Intelligence in Management

Academic Contributions

Curriculum design aligned with NEP 2020.
Outcome-Based Education (OBE).
NAAC and accreditation initiatives.
Faculty development and research capacity building.
Academic quality assurance.
Design of open electives and value-added courses.
Management simulations and experiential learning activities.

Professional Achievements

International Young Scientist Award by International Science Congress, Kathmandu, Nepal (2015).
Approved Ph.D. Supervisor.
Successfully supervised over 300 postgraduate research projects.
Published Indian Patent.

Associations & Membership

Member of Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD).

Any Other Information

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=9Zvh78wAAAAJ
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0974-5290
Scopus ID: 57213153204
VIDWAN: https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/21613

Additional Information

Beyond academia, Dr. Agrawal is a co-founder of an IT company Vyskatech, specializing in business automation and technology-driven solutions, demonstrating his commitment to bridging academia with industry.