Sriram Ananthan (Ed.)
Sriram Ananthan
is an accomplished academician, business strategist, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of industrial experience and a strong portfolio of scholarly contributions in the fields of business, digital innovation, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship education. Based in Canada, he serves as a professor at Yorkville University, and has taught a wide range of subjects including Business Law, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Supply Chain Management at institutions such as Acsenda School of Management and Canadian College. Dr. Ananthan has authored and edited more than 20 academic and self-help books, with several publications in Scopus-indexed journals and edited volumes by IGI Global and Emerald Publishing. His recent works include chapters on AI in marketing, agile business strategies, intelligent investment using machine learning, and sustainability in B5G and 6G rural connectivity. He is also involved in editorial and peer-review roles for reputable international journals and conferences. A seasoned researcher and innovator, Dr. Ananthan actively mentors students and professionals in entrepreneurship, business development, and digital transformation. He is the founder of Alphabets Business Innovation Ltd., which manages educational platforms like ABIedu.com, providing digital courses, business case studies, and professional development tools. Dr. Ananthan regularly participates in academic conferences across the globe and is passionate about empowering entrepreneurial mindsets, sustainable growth, and applied learning through oral exams and real-world simulations. He holds advanced degrees in law, business, and computer science, and continues to bridge the gap between academia and industry through impactful research and innovative teaching.
Thirupathi Manickam (Ed.)
Thirupathi Manickam
, currently working as an assistant professor in the Department of Professional Studies at Christ University, Bangalore, one of the leading institutions accredited in NIRF, NBA, and NAAC. He has more than 9 years of teaching and Research experience. He has been teaching and guiding the B.Com, B.Com (CA), BBA, and M.Com students in various colleges in Karnataka & Tamil Nadu, like Acharya Bangalore B-School, Sambhram Academy of Management Studies, Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies from Bengaluru & Don Bosco College (Arts & Science), Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. He has secured an M.Com (General) & M.Phil from Thiruvalluvar University- Vellore and Ph.D in Alagappa University- Karaikudi in E-Commerce & Digital Payments. He also cleared TN-SET & K-SET eligibility examinations, which are conducted in Tamil Nadu & Karnataka. He was the Resource person in the National level seminar on “Influence of Digital Marketing in Development of Rural Youth” Organised by Don Bosco College, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. He has organised seminars and Workshops on “Entrepreneurial Development, SPSS & AMOS, Plagiarism Free Report Reporting, Report Writing techniques, Environmental Ecosystem, Intellectual Property rights and Business Innovation and Repealed Consumer Protection Act-2019”. His areas of expertise are Financial Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Financial Management, Management Accounting, Taxation, Business Statistics, E-Business, and Computerised Accounting. Research Perspectives He has 170 citations and a 6 h-Index and has published 48 research papers in Scopus, Web of Science, UGC-CARE, and UGC-approved and leading international journals. He has also presented 15 papers at national and international conferences. He has also participated in over 50 seminars, conferences, FDPs & workshops at the National and International Levels. He is a Reviewer in several journals, including Scopus and Web of Science-indexed journals, and an Editor in the “International Journal of Commerce and Management Research”. He is holding a professional membership in the “Education Research and Development Association”.
T. Dhanabalan (Ed.)
Dr.
Dhanabalan Thangam
is an accomplished academician and researcher in the field of Marketing and Management, with over a decade of experience spanning teaching, research, and postdoctoral work. He is currently serving as an Associate Professor at Presidency College and Business School, Bengaluru, a position he has held since October 2022. He brings with him over 10 years of research experience, 8 years of teaching, and 2 years of postdoctoral work at Konkuk School of Business in Seoul, South Korea. He has previously worked with reputed institutions such as Acharya Institutes and Alagappa University. Dr. Dhanabalan holds a Ph.D. in Management from Alagappa University and is certified in Digital Marketing. His expertise lies in business administration, research, and statistics, making him a valuable contributor to academic and corporate development alike.