Jagadish Appaji

Mr. Jagadish A is a distinguished academic leader with over 16 years of experience in education and research. Currently serving as the Assistant Professor at SSMRV College, Bengaluru, teaching Information Technology for Business, Marketing Management, Market Analysis for Business Decisions etc. and has guided students to achieve eight university ranks and has significantly enhanced their employability skills. A Ph.D. scholar, Mr. Jagadish holds an MBA and a BCA and has contributed extensively to academic quality as an IQAC member, staff council secretary, and adventure club convenor.

He has authored a book on 'Market Behaviour and Cost Analysis,' published multiple research papers, and holds international patents. His expertise spans instructional innovation, student mentoring, and administrative leadership, including curriculum design and accreditation processes. Committed to advancing student success and institutional excellence, Mr. Jagadish continues to inspire through impactful teaching, research, and community engagement.

Brief Description of Contributions:

1. Academic Leadership (HOD):
   Led the Business Administration department at SSMRV College and Don Bosco Institute of Bio-Sciences & Management Studies, enhancing student outcomes, employability skills, and guiding students to achieve eight university ranks.

2. Professional Contributions:

   • IQAC Member: Played a critical role in maintaining and improving academic quality as the coordinator for Criteria 2.

   • Staff Council Secretary: Facilitated communication between faculty and administration while organizing meetings.

   • Adventure Club Convenor: Encouraged teamwork and leadership by organizing adventure activities.

   • Cultural Committee Convenor: Promoted campus engagement through vibrant cultural events.

3. Corporate Experience:

   • Worked in sales and channel management roles at Bharti Infotel Ltd. and ICICI Bank Ltd., gaining practical insights into industry operations.

4. Research and Patents:

   • Published several research papers on topics like consumer behavior, digital marketing, and employee performance.

   • Secured patents, including an international patent for a consumer behavior analytics system and two Indian patents on e-commerce and fuel management innovations.

5. Book Authorship:
   Authored a book titled “Market Behaviour and Cost Analysis” for BBM/B.Com students, simplifying complex concepts for academic use.

6. Conferences and Workshops:

   • Presented and published papers at national and international conferences on retail, entrepreneurship, workplace ethics, and minimalism.

   • Participated in numerous faculty development programs, webinars, and workshops on topics like NAAC accreditation, teaching pedagogies, and ICT tools.

7. BOE and Resource Person Roles:

   • Served as a Board of Examiners (BOE) member at institutions like ISBR, BMS College for Women, and Jain University, preparing question papers and evaluations.

   • Invited as a resource person to conduct Viva-Voce and guide MBA students.

8. Instructional Innovation:
   Leveraged ICT tools such as Google Sites, Analytics, Classroom, and YouTube to create engaging learning experiences. Also used innovative methods like movie reviews, case analysis, and gamification for teaching.