Dr. K. Venkateswaran holds a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) in Management Sciences, M. Phil (Masters of Philosophy) in Entrepreneurship and MBA (Master’s degree) in Business Administration. He has more than 24 years of experience in industry and academic fields. He has good communication, conceptual, analytical and interpersonal skills. He has conducted several Training programs for industry professionals and has undertaken research work on behalf of the institute especially in the agribusiness and plantation sector. Currently he is an Associate Professor in the Indian Institute of Plantation Management, an autonomous organization of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

Dr. K. Venkateswaran’s research interests are in the area of international trade, Agri- Marketing and ICT applications especially in the Agri-Plantation domain. He has undertaken key sponsored projects and completed successfully.

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CURRENT POSITION

Currently he is an Associate Professor in the Indian Institute of Plantation Management, an autonomous organization of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

• Associate Professor, IIPM, Bangalore, from July, 2019 to till date
• Assistant Professor, from October, 2014 to July, 2019
• Lecturer, IIPM, Bangalore, from July, 2009 to October, 2014
• Academic Associate, IIPM, Bangalore from July, 2007 to June, 2009
• Assistant Professor, M S E C, Department of Management Studies from June, 2006 to June, 2007
• Assistant Professor, Veltech College of Engineering. Department of Management Studies from May, 2005 to May, 2006
• Lecturer, K L N College of Engineering, Department of Management Studies from July, 2001 to Sept, 2003

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

• Assistant General Manager – Export, S R W F, from October, 2003 to April, 2005
• Executive – Marketing, Sunsri Softtech from July, 2000 to June, 2001
• Executive – Marketing, Carburetors Limited from August, 1998 to May, 2000

CONSULTING/ PROJECTS

• A research project has been undertaken on “Global Value Chain Analysis of Plantation Crops of India with Special Emphasis on Food Safety Standards” for the period of three year funded by NASF, ICAR, India.
• A research project has been undertaken on “Rural Technology Action Group 2.0” for the period of three year funded by NAARM-ICAR, India.
• A research project has been undertaken on “A study on implication of European Commission Regulation on the trade of certain commodities and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation” for the period of six months funded by Coffee Board India.
• A research project has been undertaken on “Entrepreneurship Development through Farmer Led Innovations – A Case Study in Plantation Sector” for the period of three year funded by NASF, ICAR, India.
• “A Holistic Review on Cardamom E-Auction System and Its Impact on Pricing” under Spices Board fund, Spices board of India

• A research project has been completed as principal investigator titled, “Impact of ICT’s in agriculture education in India” submitted to ICAR, New Delhi.
• Have contributed to the 3 project/research reports which are undertaken by the IIPMB for the Ministry of commerce and commodity boards of India in the last 5 years.
• A research project has been completed as principal investigator titled “To Develop Suitable Standards for Agricultural Commodities with Special Reference to Karnataka”, Submitted to Karnataka State Agricultural Marketing Board, Bangalore.

 MDP

• Offering 45 days Professional Certificate Program on Tea Tasting & Marketing (PCP-TTM), since 2011
• Conducted various MDP in the theme of ICT Application on Agri-Marketing
• Conducted training programs on Coffee Markets for Start Ups through Coffee Value Propositions
• Coordinated training programs on IT enabled administrative system for officials and industry stake holders.

Research: Ph.D.  (Management Science), Anna University, Chennai

               M.Phil. (Entrepreneurship), Madurai Kamaraj University

Professional: M.B.A (Marketing), Madurai Kamaraj University

Graduation: B.Sc. (Physics), The American College, Madurai