Dr. Lakshmi Rawat is a distinguished academic leader, researcher, and strategist with over 20 years of rich experience spanning teaching, training, administration, consulting, and research mentoring. She is widely recognized for her ability to design and implement transformative learning strategies that foster creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation among students and faculty.

An alumnus of some of India’s most prestigious institutions – Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, University of Hyderabad (Ph.D. in Management), Osmania University (MBA & M.Com), and BITS-Pilani (Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Technology). Dr. Rawat brings a rare blend of academic depth and strategic vision to the education sector.

Over the course of her career, she has held several senior academic and leadership roles, including Director, Dean, Head of Department, and Director of Admissions & Promotions, alongside corporate experience that enriches her academic approach. Her leadership style is rooted in strategy formulation, academic governance, institutional growth, and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

As a passionate research mentor and guide, Dr. Rawat has nurtured numerous research scholars and students, supporting them in producing high-quality academic work aligned with contemporary business challenges. She has conducted more than 30 national-level Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), workshops, and seminars on themes such as case method teaching, business research methodology, and writing research papers for high-impact publications.

Her research contributions include multiple publications in ABDC, Scopus, and UGC-listed journals of national and international repute. She serves on the editorial boards of reputed journals and has received several awards, fellowships, and scholarships in recognition of her scholarly work.

Dr. Rawat’s strategic contributions extend beyond the classroom, she has been instrumental in institutional development, incubation and entrepreneurship initiatives, and academic-industry collaborations, ensuring that students and faculty are well-equipped for the future of business and management education.

With a rare combination of academic rigor, leadership excellence, and research acumen, Dr. Lakshmi Rawat continues to inspire the next generation of leaders, scholars, and educators. She stands as a role model for those aspiring to make a lasting impact in the world of education and management.