Prof. Kishore Kunal

QUALIFICATION & SPECIALIZATION : B.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering), M.Tech (Computer Science & Engg), MBA (Marketing & Operations), Phd (Computer Science & Engg), DBA (Marketing)

EXPERIENCE IN YEARS: 4 years of teaching / 16 years of industry

Overview

Dr. Kishore Kunal is working as Head of Online program & Associate Professor at LIBA, Chennai and he is teaching Analytics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. He is DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) guide for 11 DBA students for Swiss School of Business Management, Geneva, Switzerland (SSBM). He possesses over 17 years’ qualitative experience in B2C Telecom, Ed Tech domain, Skill Indian Execution, Strategic Planning, Operational Excellence, Key Account Management, Partner Management, Product Management, ARPU Initiatives, Business Development, besides others. He was CEO of Skill & Game based start-up and headed Skill program in tier 3 & tier 4 towns across 4 states for implementation of Skill India Project named DDUGKY. An avid entrepreneur with sharp business insights is key differentiator which puts him class apart from others. He worked closely with international operators like SK Telecom (South Korea) as well as NTT Docomo (Tokyo). He has a deep understanding of VAS & Content industry. He has finished his MBA from Stuart School Of business USA and completed his MTech in Computer Science from South Korea under 100% scholarship scheme granted by Govt. of Korea. Also finished his Ph.D. in Machine Learning from SVU, India. He has published multiple Papers in international journals including SCOPUS , ABDC and Web of Science. His research areas include interdisciplinary area of Ed-Tech, AI & Machine Learning, Cryptocurrencies.

Work Highlights

Worked at Senior Level in organizations like Reliance Communications, Idea Cellular, Paytm,3B systems (South Korea)
Worked as CEO of Mobile Games based start-up and Ed-Tech company
Awarded VAS star for maintaining No.: 1 position in VAS revenue across all circles in RCOM
Achieved growth of usage revenue by 14% during the period and holding RMS at 2nd position
Successfully launched 3G services and become RMS leader in data revenue
Awarded Performance in Focus Award’ in one97 Ltd.
Worked as Visiting Faculty at IICM (Indian Institute of Coal Management) IIM Ranchi
Taught on part-time basis Hindi, Indian Traditions and Ethics at Pusan University of Foreign Studies, Busan
Awarded for the Best Volunteer at International level
Received 100% scholarship from Dongseo University under B21 Project ,Govt. of South Korea
Published papers in conference Proceeding on Image interpolation
Successfully implemented DDUGKY Skilling program in 4 states, also part of affiliation with NSDC
Scaled the skill vertical from RS 1 Cr to 8.4 Cr I. 3 years and bagged project worth RS 24 Cr across 5 states
Invited as Guest Faculty at IICM-Ranchi for sessions on Satellite Communications.
Invited as Guest Faculty at GLA university, Mathura for sessions on Entrepreneurship Development & start-up

Academic Biography

I am an academic passionate about teaching business analytics, with a strong focus on the latest technological trends and innovations. My interests span across multidisciplinary areas, particularly in how emerging technologies influence and shape business outcomes.

Research & Publications

· Ramprakash, K. R., Kunal, K., & Arun, C. J. (2024). An Investigation of the Dravidian Model’s Claim to Superior Socioeconomic Development. Prabandhan: Indian Journal of Management, 17(5), 8-23.

· Ramprakash, K. R., Vigneshwar, K., Albert, L., & Kunal, K. (2024). Process leveraging the entrepreneurial intention of hawkers. International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking, 16(4), 458-474.

· Kunal, P. K. ., Ramprakash, D. K. ., & SJ, D. C. J. A. . (2024). Transformation Moments Of Social Entrepreneur. Migration Letters, 21(S2), 1151–1160.

Retrieved from https://migrationletters.com/index.php/ml/article/view/7043

· Kunal, K., Prasad, R. A., Xavier, M. J., & Arun, J. (2021). Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Market Research: Current Trends. LINGUISTICA ANTVERPIENSIA, 3205-3215.

· Vigneshwar K., Kunal Kishore., & Arun, J. (2021). Impact of Artificial Intelligence on future work force: A Comprehensive Study. LINGUISTICA ANTVERPIENSIA, 4500-4508.

· Kunal, K., Xavier, MJ. & Arun, C.J. (2021). The Development of the Emotional Intelligence in the Education System of India and its Impact on the Higher Education. Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry (TOJQI), 12(6), 4681-4687.

ABDC Listed Journal

· Prasad., A. Kunal, K., Xavier, MJ. & Arun, C.J. (2021). Decoding the Post-COVID-19 Consumer Mind and Developing New Marketing Strategies. Academy of Marketing Studies Journal, 25(5), 1-10.

· Kunal, K., Prasad, A., Xavier, MJ. & Arun, J. (2021) Mura defect detection in LCD. Academy of Marketing Studies Journal, 25(5), 1-10.

· Kunal, K., Carmel Mary, S.S., Xavier, M.J., & Arun, C.J. (2022). A marketing survey on precision learning using artificial intelligence and its impact in India. Academy of Marketing Studies Journal, 26(2), 1-10.

· Raja, A., & Kunal, K. (2022). A market study of drone management for handling emergency response at airports in India. Academy of Marketing Studies Journal, 26(2), 1-12.

· Ramprakash, K R., & Kunal, K. (2023). A Study of Blockchain Applications and Challenges in the Contemporary Business World. Journal of Informatics Education and Research ISSN: 1526-4726 https://doi.org/10.52783/jier.v3i2.301Vol 3 Issue 2

· Kunal, K., Ramprakash, K R., & Arun, C.J. (2023). Sustainability of Public Financing of Skill Development Programs in India. European Economic Letters, ISSN 2323-5233,Vol 13, Issue 5 https://doi.org/10.52783/eel.v13i5.805

· Kunal, K., (2023).The Impact of Corporate Rebranding on Customer Perception: Evidence from the Textile Industry. Journal of Informatics Education and Research,ISSN: 1526-4726,https://doi.org/10.52783/jier.v3i2.275,Vol 3 Issue 2

Web of Science Listed

· Prakash, K. R. R., & Kunal, K. (2024). Designing information systems for business administration through human and computer interaction. The Scientific Temper, 15(02), 2132–2137. https://doi.org/10.58414/SCIENTIFICTEMPER.2024.15.2.24

· Kunal, K., Prasad, A., Xavier, MJ. & Arun, J. (2021). Implementations of AI on Ed-Tech Business and its Impact on Society: Benefits and Challenges, Journal Web of Science: International Journal of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity (ESCI) ISSN: 2207-8363

· Dr. Kishore Kunal, CMA K.R. Ramprakash, Dr. M.J. Xavier, Dr. C.Joe Arun (2021). A comprehensive study of Blockchain based Cryptocurrency as a Medium of Exchange, Journal Web of Science: International Journal of Future Generation Communication and Networking, Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 4907 – 4912

Conference Presentations (National and International): Presented Paper at National Conference at IIIT Sri City. Also Presented Paper at SSBM,Geneva in hybrid mode.

Books/Book Chapters:

Book:

Business Analytics- Published by Kalaivani Publications in 2022

Cryptocurrency and Emerging Trends in FinTech – Published by Kalaivani Publications in 2022.

Number of Patents: 6 Indian Patents granted by Govt of India

GUIDE/EVALUATOR/ EXAMINER AT DOCTORAL RESEARCH LEVEL

I have successfully supervised 11 students who have been awarded doctorate degrees.

Examiner for 4 Phd students as external

CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/FDPS ORGANIZED:

I have organized five Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) focused on cutting-edge technologies, including blockchain, Web3, AR/VR, and AI in education.

CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/FDPS ATTENDED:

Date	Programme	Organizer
26.10.22 – 29.10.22	Research Designs and Advanced Data Analysis	XLRI, Jamshedpur
5.8.22	Writing Impactful Research	Emerald Publishing
22.11.21 – 28.11.21	Bibliometric Analysis and Smart PLS	SSBM Geneva
17.2.22	Case Writing Workshop	LIBA