Faculty
Team
A powerhouse team that provides leadership to ATLAS to ensure effective operations, coordination and management of the University’s activities.
ATLAS | ISDI - School of Design & Innovation
Professor of Practice & Dean – School Of Design & Innovation
Mr. Anando Dutta, an NID Ahmedabad alumnus, is a seasoned Communication Design professional with 32+ years of experience. He has executed government projects, collaborated with ministries, agencies, and MNCs, and mentors design students as a visiting faculty, nurturing future design entrepreneurs.
Associate Professor
Dr. Shreya Maulik is a leading expert in ergonomics and human-centric design, with 8+ years in academia. Currently at ISDI, Atlas SkillTech University, she specializes in cognitive ergonomics, UX design, and workplace safety, with 26+ publications and 28 design registrations. Passionate about research-driven education.
Associate Professor
Dr. Jyoti Saini, Ph.D. from IIT Roorkee, is an award-winning scholar and artist specializing in Visual Arts, Cultural Studies, and Post-Colonial Art. She excels in art history, design, and interdisciplinary research, merging academic depth with creative brilliance.
Associate Professor
Dr. Prunal Khawani is a textile technologist, educator, and sustainable fashion pioneer with 22+ years in academia. A Ph.D. in traditional Indian textiles, she founded “Dreams Attire,” publishes research, and blends innovation with heritage. NLP-certified and passionate about socio-economic upliftment through design.
Assistant Professor
Mon Pal is a narrative designer and multimedia educator with expertise in filmmaking, game design, and storytelling. A skilled director, writer, and editor, their work has been showcased at international film festivals, blending creativity with technical proficiency.
Assistant Professor
Divya Jaitly is a management educator with expertise in Operations, Behavioral Science, and Organizational Behavior. With an MBA and a background in apparel design, she blends academic rigor with creativity to inspire students at ISFT (YCMOU). Passionate about arts and holistic development.
Assistant Professor
Gaura Srivastava is a seasoned management professional and NIFT faculty member with 22+ years in knitwear design, strategic planning, and operations. Expert in supply chain optimization, international client management, and business growth, she blends industry expertise with academic excellence.
Assistant Professor
Amrita Ravimohan is a design strategist and educator with expertise in brand positioning, consumer insights, and innovation management. With degrees from the University of Westminster and Mumbai University, she bridges academia and industry through user-centered design methodologies.
Assistant Professor
Ashutosh R Deshmukh is a multidisciplinary educator and technologist, currently teaching Digital Marketing, AI, and Data Analytics at D.Y. Patil University. Skilled in UI design, 3D modeling, and immersive tech, he holds an M.Sc. in IT and blends creative and technical expertise.
Assistant Professor
Aarushi Purohit is a versatile designer and educator with expertise in fashion communication, graphic design, and digital marketing. With industry experience and academic mentorship, she blends creativity with strategic thinking to deliver impactful visual solutions.
Assistant Professor
Heena Sachdeva is a dedicated Assistant Professor and textile design expert with a strong academic background from J.D. Birla Institute. Skilled in CAD, research, and fashion education, she blends technical proficiency with creative innovation in apparel and textile design.
Assistant Professor
Malvika Mahidhar is an Assistant Professor and researcher specializing in Ancient Indian Culture & Archaeology. With a passion for migrant studies, literature, and illustration, she blends academic rigor with creative expression through writing and visual storytelling.
Assistant Professor
Antara Paul is an award-winning sculptor and educator, recognized with the National Scholarship (Govt. of India) and multiple gold medals. Specializing in kinetic installations and traditional techniques, she blends academic excellence (MVA, MSU Baroda) with vibrant exhibition participation.
HOD – UI/UX and Assistant Professor
Mohit Bhardwaj is a UX/XR educator and researcher with expertise in AR/VR/MR technologies. As a program leader at GD Goenka University, he develops cutting-edge curricula and conducts research on immersive experiences for healthcare and sustainability applications.
Assistant Professor
Amruta Sawant, with 6+ years of experience, is an Assistant Professor at NDMVPS College of Architecture. Specializing in business strategy and leadership development, she holds an MA in Urban Design from the University of Westminster and integrates emerging business trends into her pedagogy.
Assistant Professor
Purushottam Sawaran is an automotive design expert and faculty member with 5+ years of teaching experience at Chandigarh University. Skilled in conflict resolution and strategic planning, he holds a Master’s in Automotive Design and is proficient in design tools like Alias and Fusion 360.
Assistant Professor
Vaibhav H. Panchal is a fine arts educator with 9+ years of teaching experience at premier institutions like L.S. Raheja School of Art. A JJ School gold medalist, he specializes in color theory, form studies, and traditional painting techniques.
Assistant Professor
Harroop Kaur Grang is a multidisciplinary design educator with 17+ years of experience, blending fashion, business, and sustainability. As a Pearl Academy award-winning professor and Khadi Design Council member, she pioneers curriculum development while championing craft-based learning and holistic education.
Assistant Professor
Sonika Tewari, media and fashion strategist, blends broadcast, digital, and academic expertise. As Assistant Professor at Amity University, she led virtual media education, combining industry insight, research, and curriculum innovation. She holds an MA and PGCAP.
Assistant Professor
Anurag Dubey is a design strategist and educator specializing in UX research, design thinking, and sustainability. With degrees from NIFT Delhi and Mumbai, he teaches UI/UX at ITM IDM University while blending creative direction with strategic problem-solving. Passionate about user-centered innovation.
Assistant Professor
Kanupriya Sharma is a design educator and strategic communication expert with 12+ years of teaching experience at MIT-WPU and Karnavati University. Specializing in branding, typography, and design thinking, she holds an MVA, UGC-NET, and is pursuing a PhD. Skilled in curriculum development and digital tools.
Assistant Professor
Harshal Shanwar, UGC NET-qualified and a dual NIFT alumnus (B.FTech, M.FMgt), is a fashion academic with 2.5+ years as Assistant Professor at S.P. College of Fashion Design (SNDT University). He specializes in merchandising, trend forecasting, sustainable production, Adobe Creative Suite, and retail analytics.
Assistant Professor
Anupriya Bose is a UX designer, educator, and writer with expertise in management and English literature. She blends academic rigor (Amity/ITM) with creative storytelling, specializing in user research, interface writing, and poetry.
Master Trainer
Divya Chandrashekar is a creative educator and interior designer with 7+ years at Pearl Academy, Mumbai, fostering innovation and design thinking. A Florence Design Academy alumna, she blends industry expertise with academia to mentor future designers. Passionate about functional, transformative design.
Assistant Professor
Priyaranjan Behera, MFA holder and Assistant Professor at Presidency University, Bangalore, is an art educator with 12+ years of experience. He specializes in semiotics and traditional Indian art, with publications on terracotta temples and visual psychology. His exhibitions have been featured in The Week and Art Illustrated.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Sanjay Gokul Venigalla is a structural engineering expert with 11+ years in academia, currently completing his PhD at University Putra Malaysia (QS#148). He specializes in textile-reinforced concrete, sustainable design, and has published in Structures and Buildings journals. Skilled in AutoCAD, Revit, and ML applications.
Associate Professor
Dr. Aamir Anees Munshi is a dynamic educator and researcher with a PhD in Management, specializing in the future of work for Gen Z. A faculty member at University of Mumbai and NIFT, he teaches design thinking, entrepreneurship, and brand strategy, blending academic rigor with industry insights. Award-winning leader and published author.
ATLAS | ISME - School of Management & Entrepreneurship
Director – University Relations
Meena Desai is an accomplished educator with 18+ years in academia, specializing in HR, management, and entrepreneurship. A UK-qualified scholar and award-winning faculty, she excels in curriculum design, corporate-academic partnerships, and innovative pedagogy while pursuing her PhD.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Yukti M. Khajanchi, Ph.D. in General Management, is a management academic with 9+ years as Assistant Professor. Specializing in emotional intelligence and transformational leadership, she’s a published author, IIM conference speaker, and actively involved in entrepreneurship summits at ATLAS SkillTech University.
Director – MBA & Professor
Dr. Zuleika Homavazir is an acclaimed educator, researcher, and social entrepreneur with 40+ awards, including BBC’s “Best Professor in Management.” A Ph.D. holder and founder of HOPE initiatives, she pioneers digital education reforms while driving impactful CSR programs.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Jayashree Balasubramanian is an accomplished academic and international education specialist with 19+ years at TISS. A Nehru Fulbright Scholar, she excels in global student programs, cross-cultural research, and higher education internationalization, with publications on academic challenges and cultural dynamics.
Associate Professor
Dr. Sweta Kumari, Ph.D. in Management and ICWAI certified, is a finance educator at ATLAS SkillTech University specializing in fintech, banking, and financial literacy. She has published on RBI initiatives, demonetization, and green finance, and presented research at IIM conferences. Former faculty at Amity and ICFAI.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Tapish Panwar, Ph.D. in Marketing, blends 10+ years in academia and corporate consulting. An award-winning researcher, he mentors, teaches marketing, and drives data-driven insights, branding strategies, and pedagogy innovations through training, research, and faculty development programs.
Associate Professor
Dr. Vinima Gambhir is an award-winning HR educator with 20+ years in academia and corporate HR. A PhD holder and author, she specializes in AI-driven HR systems and employee engagement, recognized by World HRD Congress. Visiting faculty at NMIMS/Welingkar.
Associate Professor
Dr. Pooja A. Basu is a Ph.D. scholar, educator, and HR expert with extensive experience in Organizational Behaviour, leadership training, curriculum design, and research, blending academic excellence with practical insights across institutions
Professor of Practice
Bineet Desai, an MMS (Finance) from NMIMS, is a seasoned finance professional with 20+ years of cross-border experience in corporate banking, private equity, and fintech. He’s held leadership roles at Standard Chartered, Mashreq Bank, and co-founded Herolabs Infotech. Specializes in fundraising, credit risk, and financial modeling.
Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Deepak Bhattacharya, with 26+ years at Welingkar Institute (WeSchool), is a seasoned management educator specializing in marketing and brand management. Holding a PhD in Management and MMM from Mumbai University, he blends academic rigor with practical industry insights.
Associate Professor
Dr. Kajal Dipen Chheda is an accomplished academic with 14+ years as an Assistant Professor, specializing in Marketing and HR. A UGC-NET qualified Ph.D. holder, she has authored modules, presented papers internationally, and trained industry professionals in soft skills. Currently pursuing law (TYLLB).
Associate Professor
Dr. (Mrs.) Mukul Bhatt is a distinguished mathematician and academic with 23+ years of experience as an Assistant Professor. A Ph.D. holder and M.Sc. topper, she has authored 27 engineering mathematics books and published research in international journals. Recognized for excellence in technical education.
Associate Professor
Dr. Sadaf Hashmi, with 14+ years at Rohidas Patil Institute, is a finance educator and literacy advocate specializing in investment strategies, risk management, and Islamic finance. Founder of “Dr. Sadaf’s FinLab,” she conducts investor workshops and creates digital content. Fluent in five languages.
Associate Professor
Dr. Shoaib Mohammed, Ph.D. in Commerce (Aligarh University), is an Assistant Professor with 13+ years of experience at Vidya Vikas College. He specializes in financial accounting and HRM research, with a focus on absenteeism in the leather industry and seven published papers.
Professor
Dr. Bala Saraswathi Atluri is a seasoned academic and researcher with 26+ years in HR, social work, and data science. Published 22 papers (8 Scopus), guided 6 Ph.Ds, and led NAAC/ISO initiatives. Expert in R, Python, and Tableau. Currently pursuing MS in Data Science (Liverpool University). Passionate about institution-building and executive education.
Associate Professor
Dr. Priya Harikumar, Ph.D. from Amrita School of Engineering, is an operations expert with 12+ years in academia and healthcare research. She specializes in Lean methods and performance analytics, publishing in Scopus/ABDC journals using SPSS, iThink, and structural equation modeling.
Associate Professor & Director
Dr. Hemal Thakker, Ph.D. in Finance (Pacific University), is a finance academic with 11+ years at Kohinoor Business School. Specializing in Indian equity derivatives, he’s skilled in financial modeling, ISO certification, and NAAC processes, with ABDC-indexed research on portfolios and mutual funds.
Associate Professor
Dr. Ansari Mehrunnisa, Ph.D. from Mumbai University, is a dedicated commerce educator with 25+ years at Tolani College. Specializing in banking, insurance, and financial accounting, she also mentors students as IQAC Coordinator and certified career counselor.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Pooja Grover Shandilya, with 16+ years in academia, teaches at MMK College and serves as a Mumbai University subject moderator. With a PhD (submitted) from SNDT University and prior experience as an Equity Research Analyst, she specializes in financial economics, derivatives, and equity valuation.
Associate Professor
Dr. Poonam Singh, Ph.D. in Augmented Reality Advertising (IIT-ISM), is a dynamic marketing academic with 15+ years at Welingkar, Christ University, and ISME. She specializes in media analytics, digital marketing, and consumer behavior, with industry experience at Zee Telefilms and ICICI Bank.
Associate Professor
Dr. Simarjeet Makkar, Ph.D. in Emotional Intelligence (UTU), is a seasoned management educator and certified EQ coach with 14+ years at NMIMS and Podar World College. She specializes in OB/HR, strategy, NLP, and life coaching, and is a published SAGE author.
Assistant Professor
Apurva Mehta, with 30+ years of teaching experience, is a seasoned finance academic who has taught at NMIMS, ITM, and DSIMS. A Thunderbird and JBIMS alum, he specializes in treasury, risk, and corporate finance. He’s multilingual, published, and an ICWA All India Rank holder.
Associate Professor
Dr. Kushagra Goel, with 18+ years of experience, is an Associate Professor and Program Chairperson at NMIMS University. Specializing in corporate finance, valuation, and M&A, he has published 20+ ABDC/UGC-indexed papers and authored finance textbooks. He holds a PhD in Management (Finance) and CA Final credentials.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Kshama Shroff, a multi-disciplinary scholar with gold medals in LLB/LLM (IPR) from SNDT University, an MBA in Pharma, and an MSc in Microbiology, has 12+ years of law teaching experience. She specializes in environmental law, IPR, and biosorption research.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Shilpa Verma, Ph.D., is an experienced Economics educator with 16+ years in Mumbai’s top colleges. Specializing in analytical skills, she’s an HSC Board moderator (6+ years), researcher on digital economies, and certified career coach.
Master Trainer
Shriya Barkol, PGDM (ISME), is a dynamic L&D instructor with 3+ years at SP Jain Institute, specializing in corporate training, entrepreneurship, and behavioral economics. An award-winning educator, she crafts impactful learning programs for real-world business challenges.
Professor of Practice
Dr. Jyoti Mehndiratta Kappal, Ph.D. from Symbiosis International, is a BFSI educator and behavioral finance expert with 24+ years at Symbiosis School of Banking & Finance. She specializes in financial literacy for women entrepreneurs and has 5000+ trained students.
ATLAS | uGDX School of Technology
Assistant Professor
Dr. Sohel Das, Ph.D. from NIT Rourkela, specializes in nanotechnology, focusing on quantum dots and photocatalysts. With 5+ years in academia, 4 patents, and publications in Springer/Elsevier, he integrates nanomaterials, signal processing, and machine learning research.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Shashikant Deepak is a Ph.D. scholar in Electrical Engineering at NIT Rourkela, specializing in Image Processing and Computer Vision. With expertise in ML/DL frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and publications in IEEE conferences, he focuses on super-resolution techniques for remote sensing.
Professor
Dr. Shashikant Patil, with 23+ years in academia, specializes in AI/ML and signal processing. A Senior IEEE/ACM Member and global Fellow, he has 80+ publications, 3,200+ reviews, and heads CSE (AI/ML) at Vishwaniketan’s iMEET.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Satish Upadhyay, Ph.D. from IIT BHU, specializes in nanofluids and solar thermal systems. With 9+ years of teaching, ASME publications, and GATE 99.08 percentile, he blends CFD tools (ANSYS, Python) with experimental heat transfer research.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Naresh Kaushik is a mechanical engineering expert with a Ph.D. from MNIT Jaipur, specializing in high-entropy alloys and advanced manufacturing. With 6+ years as an Assistant Professor and multiple SCI publications, he excels in CNC machining, materials characterization, and industry collaborations.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Swarna Swetha Kolaventi, Ph.D. from NIT Warangal, specializes in construction waste management and data-driven civil engineering. With 7+ years teaching experience, she publishes in SCI/SCOPUS journals and applies Python, Tableau, and ML to sustainable infrastructure solutions.
