Research Centre
Dr. Uma Devi Ananth
Research Guide
Dr. Uma Devi Ananth,
B.E., MBA, Ph.D. (Management)
Professor & Chairperson – HR & Analytics
Recognized Research Guide – Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University | Head – IQAC | Vice-President – Institution’s Innovation Council | IIC Innovation Ambassador
Professional Profile
Dr. Uma Devi Ananth is an accomplished academician, researcher, mentor, trainer and leader with extensive experience spanning industry and higher education. She currently serves as Professor & Chairperson – HR & Analytics, Vice-President of the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), IIC Innovation Ambassador and Head of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). She is also a Recognized Research Guide at Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University.
Her professional journey reflects a sustained commitment to research, innovation, academic excellence, industry–institute collaboration, curriculum development and the development of future-ready researchers.
Educational Qualifications and Professional Journey
Dr. Uma Devi Ananth holds a B.E. in Telecommunication Engineering from BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru, an MBA in Human Resource Management and a Ph.D. in Management from Bangalore University.
Her doctoral research was in Comparative Human Resource Management, focusing on the impact of ownership on HR practices in selected Indian and foreign companies.
She commenced her professional career as a Software Engineer with Dynacs Engineering Ltd., followed by professional stints with TVS Electronics and Honeysoft Technologies, before transitioning into academia and taking up progressively responsible academic and leadership roles. Widely travelled across Germany, France, Switzerland and the United States, she brings a broad international perspective to her academic, research and professional engagements.
Research Expertise and Analytical Skills
Her expertise in R Programming, Python, SAS, SPSS, Jamovi, Tableau, Power BI, IBM Watson Cognitive Analytics, Advanced MS Excel and citation-management software such as EndNote and Zotero enables her to support scholars in developing research that is conceptually sound, empirically rigorous and data-driven.
Research Publications and Projects
She has published research in UGC, Scopus and Web of Science-indexed journals and has presented papers at more than 25 national and international conferences.
Her research experience includes a funded research project on the socio-economic wellbeing and financial needs of street vendors in Bengaluru during COVID-19. The outcomes of this research were presented at an international conference at Dundee School of Business, UK.
Academic Contributions and Publications
Dr. Ananth has contributed extensively to the research ecosystem through conference presentations, research-paper reviewing, conference track chairing, technical-session chairing, academic examining and syllabus development. She has served as a reviewer for reputed academic publishers and journals, including Springer, Sage and Scientific Publishing Group.
Her scholarly contributions include books such as:
- Business Research Methods
- Human Resource Management
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Business Statistics
- Chapters in Real Life Management Case Studies
- Contributions to publications on Outcome-Based Competitive Strategies
Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship
Her commitment to interdisciplinary innovation is reflected in her UK Design Patent for “Computer Device for Quantum-Inspired Climate Data Mining” (Patent No. GB6485847S).
As Vice-President of the Institution’s Innovation Council and an IIC Innovation Ambassador, she actively promotes innovation, entrepreneurship and emerging technology-led initiatives.
Research Mentoring and Academic Leadership
As Professor & Chairperson – HR & Analytics, Dr. Uma Devi Ananth provides academic leadership and guidance to faculty members in teaching, curriculum planning, research, academic development, analytics-enabled pedagogy and professional growth.
Her mentoring capabilities are strengthened by her certification as an NLP Associate Practitioner, her certification from TOOOPLE, Singapore, in Mentoring Projects for Impact, and her role as a TCS Certified Campus-to-Corporate Trainer.
She conducts workshops and training programmes in Research Methodology, SPSS, Jamovi, Tableau, Python, R, SAS, Advanced MS Excel and citation-management tools such as EndNote and Zotero, supporting researchers in developing methodological and analytical capabilities.
Institutional Responsibilities
Head of the Mentoring Program
As Head of the Mentoring Program at Adarsh, she provides leadership to structured mentoring initiatives focused on academic progress, professional development, career orientation and employability.
Head of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
As Head of IQAC, she provides leadership in strengthening institutional quality, continuous improvement, outcome-based education and evidence-based academic practices.
Vice-President – Institution’s Innovation Council
Her role as Vice-President of IIC and IIC Innovation Ambassador enables her to foster an ecosystem where research, innovation, entrepreneurship and emerging technologies converge.
Industry and Government Engagement
Her association as an empaneled resource person with the MSME Technology Centre, Government of India, and her engagement in Entrepreneurship and Management Development Programs further strengthen the practical orientation of her academic and research work.
Awards and Recognition
- Best Professor in Human Resource Management Award – 2024: Recognized by the World HRD Congress.
- Most Active Nodal Officer – 2023 and 2025: Recognized for contributions to CII Young Indians initiatives, particularly in inspiring, mentoring and nurturing student leaders and fostering their active engagement in leadership and developmental activities.
Ph.D. Research Guidance and Areas of Interest
Dr. Uma Devi Ananth welcomes doctoral research scholars interested in pursuing meaningful, contemporary and interdisciplinary research in management. Her supervision is particularly suited to scholars exploring the following areas:
- Human Resource Management
- HR Analytics
- Business Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Management
- Technology Adoption
- Organizational Behavior
- Employee Engagement
- Employability
- Leadership and Mentoring
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Digital Transformation
- Sustainability
- Contemporary and Interdisciplinary Management Research
Research Supervision
As a Recognized Research Guide at Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University, Dr. Uma Devi Ananth encourages scholars to pursue research that addresses contemporary organizational challenges, advances management knowledge and contributes to academic and professional development through rigorous methodology, analytical thinking and interdisciplinary perspectives.
Dr.M.Gurusamy
Research Guide
Dr. M. Gurusamy
M.B.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Professor and Chairperson – Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Department of MBA,
Adarsh Institute of Management and Information Technology,
5th Main, Chamarajpet, Bangalore - 560018, Karnataka.
Mobile: +91 9842589278
Personal Email ID: gurusamyphd@gmail.com
Official Email ID: drmgurusamy@agieducation.org
Profile
Dr. M. Gurusamy has a comprehensive academic background, including an MBA, M.Phil., Ph.D., and a D.Litt. in Marketing. He brings 22 years of teaching experience, along with nine months of industry experience. He currently serves as Professor and Chairperson of Marketing and Entrepreneurship at the Adarsh Institute of Management and Information Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Dr. Gurusamy is a recognized Research Guide for the Ph.D. Programme in Management at Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University, Bengaluru. He has made significant contributions to intellectual property, holding one copyright and ten patents in India and five patents in Australia, highlighting his innovative approach to research and development.
His scholarly contributions include 12 articles published in Web of Science-indexed journals and 52 articles in Scopus-indexed journals, along with numerous publications in other national and international journals. He has also authored 47 books, demonstrating his commitment to advancing knowledge in marketing, management, and related disciplines.
As an academic leader, Dr. Gurusamy has evaluated Ph.D. theses and served as an external examiner for numerous Indian and international universities. His experience as a resource person and chairperson in 85 programmes reflects his expertise and active engagement in academic and professional development.
He has contributed to academic publishing through editorial memberships in 14 journals and reviewer memberships in 16 journals. He has also served on academic advisory boards and held visiting professorships, supporting academic excellence and institutional development.
Dr. Gurusamy's achievements have been recognized through 27 awards. His professional journey reflects his dedication to teaching, research, academic leadership, and the practical application of marketing principles in an evolving business environment.