Officers of the University

Born in Rupeta Village in Madhya Pradesh on the 18th of May, 1948, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot Ji has had an illustrious political career and is the Hon’ble Governor of Karnataka since July 2021. Having completed his Bachelor of Arts from Vikram University, MP, he was awarded an honorary D. Litt. Degree by Dr B R Ambedkar University of Social Sciences, MP. He has served as the Cabinet Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India from May 2014 – May 2019 and May 2019 to July 2021 respectively. He was a special invitee member of NITI Aayog from January 2015 to July 2021. The Hon’ble Governor of Karnataka has also been a member of several advisory and consultative committees as part of his legislative and parliamentary responsibilities during his remarkable political career.

He has strived hard to stop the social and orthodox evils/rituals in the society through Balai Samaj and has remained active in the works of upliftment and welfare of the society since 1960. He has represented the country as part of important delegations visiting prominent foreign countries. Some of his recent visits include:

• Global Disability Summit-2019 held in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 6-8 June 2019.
• 3rdAsian-Europe Meeting Conference on Global Ageing and Human Rights of Older Persons in Seoul, Korea in 5-7 September 2018.
• Global Disability Summit co-hosted by Republic of Kenya with UK and International Disability Alliance at London in 23-24 July 2018.
• High Level Intergovernmental Meeting on Midpoint review of Asian & Pacific Decades of PwDs at Beijing on 27 November to 01 December 2017.
• 23rd International Rehabilitation Conference at Edinburg (Scotland) and visited Dr. Ambedkar Memorial Home at London (UK) October 2016.

Dr. Malapalli Chowdareddy Sudhakar (born March 18, 1969) is an Indian politician serving as Cabinet Minister for Higher education, Government of Karnataka in cabinet of Shri.Siddaramaiah. He is serving as Member of the Legislative Assembly for third time from Chintamani Assembly under Indian National Congress.

In 1999, Dr. MC Sudhakar started actively involving in politics. After his father Chowdareddy’s retirement from active politics in 2004, Sudhakar contested the assembly elections for the first time under Indian National Congress and won. In 2008, he won consequently for second term as MLA. During his tenure in politics extensive developmental activities were taken up in the Taluk of Chintamani. Dr. MC Sudhakar had election setbacks in 2013 and 2018 as an independent candidate with margins of 1,696 and 5,240 Votes respectively.

In 2023 Assembly elections Dr MC Sudhakar won by a margin of 29,052 Votes as congress candidate and he was appointed as Cabinet Minister for Higher education, Government of Karnataka.

Prof. Premanand Shetty comes with a strong academic background and brings with him more than 40 years of national as well as international exposure. Prof. Shetty has worked in the public and private sectors, and has been a part of multinational and multicultural workforce environments both in the industry and academics.

Prof. Shetty is a triple Post-Graduate and double Diploma Holder. Prof. Shetty is a postgraduate in Commerce, Law and Business Administration i.e., M. Com. (Banking), LL. M., (Labour) and MBA (HR & Finance) with Diplomas in German Language and Computer Applications.

He was a registered consultant with Asian Development Bank (A.D.B.) and Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operation (C.F.T.C.). Prof. Shetty was on the rolls of the Bar Council of Mumbai and he was also a Registered Attorney in the Supreme Court of Nauru, a Nation in the Central Pacific.

Prof. Shetty has authored research papers in various national and international conferences. His area of research interest is in the field of Law and Human Resources. He also conducts Management Development Programs and workshops for corporate executives on management as well as law subjects.

Prof. Premanand Shetty is also a professor in General Management as well as in Law. He expertise is in the areas of business law, constitutional law, corporate law, jurisprudence, labour and industrial law, intellectual property and contract law. Prof. Shetty has also served as the Dean of Alliance School of Law, Alliance University.

Prior to joining Alliance, Prof. Shetty has held senior positions in the legal and human resource departments at S.D.M. Educational Society, I.C.D.S. Ltd., and Syndicate Bank.

Technophile and an astute entrepreneur are words that best describe Mr Abhay Chebbi- Our Pro-Chancellor. The progressive use of emerging technologies to enhance scalability aiding in enhanced effectiveness has directed the University in becoming a pioneer in academic digitization and under his able guidance, the University transformed the teaching-learning process during the pandemic, to a hybrid model, displaying readiness to embrace change.

Mr Abhay has held several key positions, before assuming the leadership role at the University. The most prominent being his responsibility as Director-Admissions, responsible for student intake across courses for the entire university. Under his able leadership, the university witnessed a steady increase in student intake, both in quality and diversity. During his stint, he also built strong international linkages with prominent global universities in Germany. With an MBA from the University of Michigan, Mr Abhay has mastered the art of sound entrepreneurship coupled with social impact outreach. His efforts to uphold the United Nations's Sustainable Development Goals, witnessed Alliance University being elevated to a founding member status at PACT 2030, an initiative by QS to promote institutional participation in fulfilling the sustainable development goals.

Under Mr Abhay's guidance and with the use of modern cloud structure, artificial intelligence and data mining the university is working towards providing access to high-quality interactive learning through the “Department for Continuing Education”. which will offer certification courses, executive education, and several standalone training programs that will focus on enhancing employability skills that will be delivered by renowned academics and industry practitioners.

Mr Abhay is also passionate about fitness, poetry, travel, and self-development. As an observer, he deeply values life, the interactions that emerge subsequently with people across myriad situations and is mindful of change being the only constant.

Dr. Shan earned his Ph.D. in Bio-Medical Engineering from Anna University before which he obtained a Master's degree in Communication Systems and a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering. On the professional front, Dr. Shan has held prominent academic and administrative positions such as Pro Vice-Chancellor - Academic Affairs and Dean in leading universities and institutions in the country. Under his leadership, many key initiatives were spearheaded such as establishment of Centre for research in Space Science and Technology, Centre for Research in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and Centre for Research in Remote Sensing. His expertise also lies in the areas of fostering strong industrial relations; formulating academic policies and frameworks; introducing innovative teaching and assessment methods; leading accreditation processes; etc. Furthermore, Dr. Shan has demonstrated his commitment to quality standards through his ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor (QMS) certification and his expertise in Zero Effect, Zero Defect manufacturing auditing, an initiative by the Government of India. As a Master Trainer for MSMES on ZED certification with CII, he has played a pivotal role in promoting excellence in manufacturing practices.

Dr. Shan's areas of interest encompass Signal Processing and Computer Vision. He is currently engaged in pioneering research on Space Technology and Remote Sensing Applications. His vast knowledge has been shared through hundreds of lectures at various prestigious forums. He has published over 70 research papers and has successfully guided many scholars, fostering a culture of academic excellence. Notably, Dr. Shan's contributions extend beyond academia, as he has actively served as a reviewer for esteemed international journals and held memberships in prominent professional organizations such as IEEE (Senior Member), ISTE, Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, Quality Council of India (QCI), and Computer Society of India. He has also been associated with CII in the evaluation of Low-Cost Automation projects for industries in the context of Industry 4.0.

With his exceptional qualifications and dedication to academic excellence, Dr. Shan is poised to play a vital role in advancing Alliance University's vision of delivering world-class education and fostering a culture of research and innovation.

Dr. Ray Titus holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from SMC University, Zug, Switzerland, an MBA (Global) from Deakin University, Australia, and an MBA (Marketing) from the International Management Institute, Belgium. He completed his Post Graduate Program in Management (Business Analytics) from IMT, Ghaziabad and topped his undergraduate studies in Hotel Management from IHM, Trivandrum. Ray is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt awarded by KPMG. Dr. Ray has taught courses as Visiting Professor at IIM Bangalore, SP Jain Center of Management, Dubai & Singapore, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, and the Institute of Product Leadership. As a Consulting Advisor at Sphere Thoughts, a Bangalore based Research & Consulting Firm and as a Marketing Consultant, Dr. Ray aids clients in generating buyer insights, building go-to-market and growth strategies. Dr. Ray is the founder of Dabit Lab, a digital habits research lab that uses mixed method research techniques to generate depth-driven user insights.

Listed as a 'Consumer Lifestyle Expert' by Economic Times, Dr. Ray is frequently invited as a speaker on consumer and lifestyle related topics. He is the author of 3 books namely, ‘Round the Clock: How a Digital Marketplace is Transforming Business’ (Sage, 2018), ‘Yuva India: Consumption & Lifestyle Choices of a Young India' (Random House, 2015) and 'Business Drama - How Shakespearean insights help leaders manage volatile contexts' (co-author, Zorba, 2014). His business articles and expert comments have featured in leading Indian and global media publications. His blog, ‘Buyer Behaviour’ has been featured among leading business blogs.

Dr. Ray’s entry into academia followed a decade long stint in Industry where he served in Operations, Marketing, Project, and Strategy roles. As an Industry professional he has formulated and executed growth initiatives that include portfolio and category expansions, product introductions, and the launch of an independent strategic business unit. His industrial stint saw him managing service and retail operations at the Taj Group of Hotels, India and the Landmark Gulf Group, Dubai. As the Marketing Head at INI Technologies, Dr. Ray oversaw market and product development initiatives, and while at Coffee Day, Ray spearheaded the launch of Coffee Day Xpress as an independent Strategic Business Unit. In executing growth strategies for businesses, he has forged cross-border strategic alliances and custom-designed franchising models for market expansions.

Mr. Prakash S. Budur is the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Banking, Finance, Development & New Initiatives) at Alliance University. Prior to assuming this role, Mr. Prakash has worked as Chief Financial Officer at the University and successfully steered the finance functions of the University, contributing immensely to its growth while successfully interfacing with all departments of the University including policy planning, banking relations, monitoring & compliance with statutory bodies, infrastructure development and other critical functions. Mr. Prakash was responsible for strengthening financial tie-up’s and overseeing strategic planning initiatives of the University. As one of the Directors at Alliance Business School, the sponsoring body of Alliance University, Mr. Prakash has been instrumental in promoting the growth and development of the University.

Mr. Prakash holds an MBA from Bangalore University and has also completed DCA from Manipal University. He is a member in Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KSSIA); a professional member of the Press Club of Bangalore; and is on the advisory board of several FMCG and hospitality based companies. Mr. Prakash is passionate about technology and innovation; community development; and social service. Mr. Prakash has been a voice for the marginalized and oppressed, and has worked rigorously towards social justice and equality.

Dr. V. J. Byra Reddy is a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Mangalore University and a post-graduate in Economics from Bangalore University. His areas of teaching include Managerial Economics, Advanced Microeconomics, International Business, Research Methods, and Public policy. He has 29 years of total work experience; 25 years in teaching and 4 years of Industry experience at the entry and middle level management.

Dr. Reddy has been a visiting professor at National Institute for Social Development, Sri Lanka during July 2013. He has also been a visiting professor at Cag University, Adana, Turkey during December 2019 - January 2020, where he taught Research Methodology to doctoral Students. Among his other visiting assignments, he has taught advanced microeconomics to master’s students of economics at the National College, Basavangudi, Bangalore during 2011 - 2013 and has taught a course on economics of event management to students at University of Technology, Meghalaya in 2014. He has co-taught social entrepreneurship at Champagne School of Business, Troys, France during October 2010.

Dr Reddy is one of the leaders of Quality in Business Education. He has served on the board of one of the largest Business Education accrediting bodies based out of Kansas, Missouri, USA – the international accreditation council for business education [IACBE]. In addition, he has been an IACBE accreditation site visit member / Chair to more than a dozen institutions across the world. On a related note, several institutions of higher learning in India and around the world have invited Dr Reddy as a resource person for sessions on Outcomes Based Education [OBE].

Dr Reddy has been an invited member for policy deliberations at Karnataka knowledge commission in 2011. He was also invited by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas [MoPNG] and Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology [RGIPT] for a series of deliberations to start an ‘Energy Institute’ at Bangalore during 2018-19.

He has published over 30 scholarly papers in National/International journals and Edited Books. Dr Reddy has travelled to more than 20 countries in Asia, America, Europe and Africa for a range of academic engagements. Dr Reddy is a recipient of Frank V Mastrianna Educational Leader of the year award for the year 2015 and a recipient of teaching excellence award at UPES during 2019.

Over the years, he has delivered MDPs and EDPs to executives of top Oil and Gas companies in India like ONGC, HPCL and IOC. Besides these he has been engaging with industry all though his career.

Dr. Reeba Korah holds a Ph. D. from Anna University, Chennai and is specialized in Signal Processing and VLSI Design. She has a vast experience of over 28 years in the field of engineering academics, administration and active research. Prof. Korah is an alumnus of Marathwada University, Maharashtra and Anna University, Chennai. Her technical expertise spans VLSI design, image and video processing and wireless sensor networks.

She has about 70 research publications to her credit in reputed international journals and conference proceedings. She has authored five books pertaining to electronics engineering. Dr. Korah serves as a doctoral level research supervisor in Anna University and Sathyabama University, Chennai. She has produced ten Ph. D. holders so far. She is also a doctoral committee member in these universities. She serves as a reviewer for the reputed Elsevier International Journal of Micro Electronics and Emerald Compel International Journal for Computation and Mathematics in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Dr. Korah is the recipient of the Karnataka Government’s research funding to establish a Centre of Excellence in Electronic device modelling and VLSI Chip design.

Dr. V. Shyam Kishore obtained his Ph.D. degree from the University of Madras on the topic: “Law Relating to Derivative Action and Protection of Minority Investors: A Critical Study”. He completed his LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Services Law from the prestigious National University of Singapore, Singapore. Dr. Shyam secured second rank during graduation in B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from the School of Indian Legal Thought, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala.

Dr. Shyam possesses more than a decade of teaching experience both at the undergraduate and post graduate levels in various universities across India. He specializes in teaching corporate and commercial laws. His area of research pertains inter alia to the field of corporate governance, contract law and legal theory.

Dr. Shyam has to his credit publications in various journals of national and international repute including Scopus indexed journals.

Ms. Surekha Shetty holds the position of Registrar General at Alliance University, where she has devoted over twenty years to enhancing academic excellence. Her educational foundation includes a master's degree in business administration, and currently, she is pursuing her Ph. D. in Management (Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management). Ms. Surekha has held various leadership roles at Alliance University, including Senior Director of the Office of Admissions, Alumni Relations, and Career Advancement and Networking.

In her capacity as Registrar General, Ms. Surekha's vision plays a key role in shaping the institution's growth and prominence. Her extended tenure at Alliance University has paved the way for cultivating a diverse and exceptional student community, establishing the university's trajectory. Notably, her oversight of Alumni Relations initiatives has yielded enduring connections that extend well beyond graduation.

Ms. Surekha's expertise in fostering career advancement has immensely contributed to Alliance University's reputation for producing well-prepared graduates for the industry. Her initiatives to establish strategic partnerships with prominent industries and promote impactful placements continue to bridge the gap between academia and the professional world.

Furthermore, her active participation as an Executive Member of the NHRD Bengaluru chapter and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), highlights her commitment as a thought leader in organizational development. The professional standards upheld by Ms. Surekha reflect a harmonious balance between humility and influence. Her unwavering dedication to empowering students, strategic foresight, and transformative impact encapsulate her role as a prominent thought leader at Alliance University.

Dr. Matam Viswanathaiah acquired his Ph.D. in finance from Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupati, and has 34 years of experience in academia and leadership in various organizations. At Alliance University, he contributes his dedication to academic excellence as Registrar.

Dr. Viswanathaiah worked at Alliance University, PES University, IFIM, and IBS-Bangalore before coming to our institution. In addition to budgeting management, his areas of competence include regulatory compliance, performance assessment, and strategy planning.

As a productive researcher, Dr. Viswanathaiah has presented at various conferences and in reputable journals. His areas of interest in research are broad and include management, finance, and education. He has written multiple book chapters and made contributions to academic publications that are indexed by Scopus.

In his ideal school, Dr. Viswanathaiah would promote innovation, provide top-notch instruction, and get pupils ready for the global marketplace. His objectives are to foster research, develop socially conscious professionals, and improve industry-academia partnership.

Reputable establishments like Indian Institutes of Management and Harvard Business School have awarded him certifications. In recognition of his services to education, Dr. Viswanathaiah has won several honours, including the Sri Siddaganga Sri Award constituted by Sri Siddaganga Mutt, Tumkur.

Dr. Viswanathaiah is a creative leader and compassionate communicator who is dedicated to developing potential, encouraging teamwork, and achieving academic achievement. He is committed to fostering impactful learning experience and driving positive change in society.

Dr. K A Venkatesh is a Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science with over 32 years of teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He is a versatile researcher, having contributed significantly to various disciplines. Driven by a passion for education, he possesses a distinguished record of publications, including over 20 book chapters and 54 journal articles.

His academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Combinatorial Optimization, an MPhil degree, and an MSc degree. Dr. Venkatesh is an active member of several prestigious organizations, including the Ramanujan Mathematical Society and the Academy of Discrete Mathematics and Applications. He is also affiliated with IEEE and serves as an EDM Outreach Member in SIAM, USA. His unwavering commitment to teaching and dedication to helping students succeed stand as pillars of his academic philosophy.

Mr. Basavaraj V K is a Qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi. He has a work experience of 30 years in the field of Finance and Accounts. He has been heading the department of 20 team members of finance and accounts department of Alliance University since 2018. He has a vast experience in finalization of accounts, tax related matters and financial (Fund) management.

He exercises general supervision over the funds of the university. He monitors the regular maintenance of books of accounts. He has been instrumental in preparing the financial budget which ensures proper fund management. He has been interacting with statutory auditors, internal auditors and company secretary regarding the finalization of accounts compliance of applicable laws such as income tax and company law.

He has been a member of the Finance committee, Fee regulation committee and Scholarship committee of the university. He has the ability to manage complex finance, accounting and tax related matters.

Mr. Basavaraj V K has experience in various fields as a partner with reputed Chartered Accountants firms handling Concurrent Audit and Branch Statutory Audit of Banks and Internal Audits. He has conducted Statutory Audit of Public Sector Unit Karnataka Infrastructure Urban Development Corporation including certifying the their various projects and IRCON. He has also carried out Central Statutory Audit of State Bank of Saurashtra and State Bank of India, Karnataka zone in the year 2008,2009 and 2010.