About
- Department: Management (Operations, Strategy & Project Management)
- Educational Qualifications:
Ph.D. (Fellow Programme), Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
MBA (PGDM), Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (Textile Technology)
- Area of Expertise / Teaching Subjects:
Operations Management, Project Management, Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Supply Chain Management, Decision Sciences, Research Methods
Notable Achievements / Research Highlights / Awards
- Multiple publications in ABDC A, B, and C ranked journals including International Journal of Project Management
- Winner of several Best Paper Awards at international and national conferences (POMS, PMI, DSI)
- Associate Editor, IIM Kozhikode Society & Management Review (SAGE Indexed)
- Best Reviewer Award, Academy of Management (AOM 2025)
- Extensive international conference presentations across USA and India
- Recognized for leadership contributions at HCL Technologies
- Awarded “Patni Maestro” for corporate academy initiative saving significant operational costs
Professional Summary
Dr. Milind Padalkar is an accomplished academic, consultant, and industry leader with expertise in operations management, strategy, and organizational transformation. With over three decades of corporate experience and more than a decade in academia, he brings a rare blend of industry insight and scholarly rigor. His work spans global business strategy, project management research, and leadership development, contributing significantly to both academia and industry.
Academic & Teaching Experience
- Over 10+ years of teaching experience across UG, PG, Doctoral, and Executive programs
- Courses taught include:
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Decision Theory & Forecasting
- Game Theory
- Research Methodology (Quantitative & Qualitative)
- Ethics & Corporate Governance
Course Development
- Designed and delivered innovative courses using simulation, gamification, and case-based learning
- Developed doctoral-level courses in:
- Academic Writing
- Structured Literature Review
- Research Methods
Administrative Experience
- Dean (Academics) – Current Role
- Dean (Student Affairs), Bennett University
- Dean (Officiating), School of Management
- Pro Chancellor, NorthCap University
Research & Publications
- Published in leading journals including:
- International Journal of Project Management (ABDC A)
- Economic & Political Weekly
- Journal of Indian Business Research
- Research areas:
Project Management, Social Networks, Game Theory, Public Policy, Organizational Behavior
Industry & Consulting Experience
- 30+ years of corporate experience in IT and global business leadership roles
- Expertise includes:
- Profit center management ($200M+ scale)
- Global business development (US, Europe, Asia-Pacific)
- Large-scale transformation programs
- Strategic negotiations and deal-making
Consulting
- 8+ years advising startups and enterprises on:
- Business Strategy
- Organizational Design
- Process Optimization
Additional Academic Contributions
- Case writing for institutions including IIM Ahmedabad
- Guest lectures at SP Jain Institute of Management and NMIMS
- Session Chair at international conferences (POMS)
- Contributor to Economic Times academic initiatives
