Early Life and Education
Prof. Dr. Prakash Divakaran completed his schooling at CMS High School, Puthuppally, Kayankulam, Kerala. He pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Malayalam from MSM College, Kayankulam, followed by a Bachelor of Commerce from Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University, Bhopal.
He subsequently completed an MBA from Madurai Kamaraj University, an M.Com from Vinayaka Mission Sikkim University, and a PGDM in International Business Operations from Vinayaka Mission University, Salem. He also completed a PGDM in Supply Chain Management from Himalayan University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.
His further qualifications include a Diploma in Central Excise & Customs from the National Institute of Export Management, Chennai, an M.Phil. from Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management University, and a Ph.D. from Madurai Kamaraj University.
Professional Career
Dr. Divakaran began his professional career in the industrial sector as a Store-in-Charge and indirect taxation professional at TEK Electromechanicals Pvt. Ltd., where he worked for approximately eleven years. This experience provided a practical foundation in materials management, stores operations, taxation-related processes, procurement, and industrial supply chains.
He subsequently worked with TACO Hendrickson Pvt. Ltd. and TATA YAZAKI Pvt. Ltd. in roles associated with supply chain management. He also worked with Minda Industries Ltd. for approximately two years and later served as Deputy General Manager – Supply Chain Management at Polyrub Cooper Standard Pvt. Ltd.
In December 2018, he became Director and CEO of Infinite Global Research Conference Pvt. Ltd., Pune, where he contributed to academic conferences, research activities, professional development, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
He later assumed senior academic leadership responsibilities at Himalayan University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, and currently serves as its Vice-Chancellor. His responsibilities encompass academic administration, institutional leadership, higher education development, research promotion, and academic activities.
Research and Academic Contributions
His research interests encompass Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, International Business, Economics, Research Methodology, Total Quality Management, Management Information Systems, Automotive Industry Operations, Employee Engagement, Job Satisfaction, and Organizational Management.
He has authored and contributed to research papers in national and international journals. His research has addressed themes including lean manufacturing in the automobile industry, supply chain integration, total quality management, management information systems, employee engagement, and economic growth.
He has participated in international academic conferences and professional events in the United States, Thailand, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Vietnam, and China. He was invited as a speaker at the AIAG 2016 Corporate Responsibility Summit in Michigan, USA, where he presented on supply chain research.
Books and Publications
Prof. Dr. Divakaran has authored and contributed to books in supply chain management, research methodology, international business, economics, management, communication, consumer behavior, and related fields.
His published books include:
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Lean Manufacturing and its Effectiveness in Automobile Industry — LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany.
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Research Methodology: A Guide to Ongoing Research Scholars in Management — Horizon Books, India.
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Supply Chain Management — Horizon Books, India.
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International Business Management — Horizon Books, India.
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Indian Economic Environment — Horizon Books, India.
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Improving Supply Chain Management: A Sustainable Approach — AIRO Publication, India.
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Fundamentals of Research Methodology — Horizon Books, India.
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Hospitality Sales — Horizon Books, India.
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Consumer Behavior — Selphypage Developers Pvt. Ltd., Karnataka.
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Employee Engagement and Job Satisfaction — IIP Publication / Selphypage Developers Pvt. Ltd.
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International Markets — Idol Publications, Pune, India.
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Communication Skills — Idol Publications, Pune, India.
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Harmony Unveiled: Sree Narayana Guru’s Blueprint for World Peace and Progress — Lipi Publications, Calicut, Kerala.
Editorial and Academic Responsibilities
Dr. Divakaran has held editorial and academic responsibilities in multidisciplinary publishing. He has served as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Law, Management and Social Science (IJLMSS) and as Associate Editor of the International Journal of Transformations in Business Management.
He has also served as Editor of the Phoenix International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Advisory Board Member of IJ360 MR Journal, and Editor of Vakdevatha Magazine, Pune.
Awards and Recognition
Prof. Dr. Divakaran has received recognitions for contributions to education, research, authorship, and academic leadership. The profile records the Best Literacy Worker of Alleppey District Award (1992), the Indian Education Award (2019), and the International Glory Award for Best Educationalist and Research Export in Pune (2019).
Other recognitions listed in the profile include the Golden Aims Award for Excellence and Leadership in Education, the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award for Emerging Author of the Year, the Dr. Reddy International Award for Academic Leadership, and recognition as Best International Author of Research and Management Books.
Academic and Professional Profile
Throughout his career, Dr. Prakash Divakaran has combined industrial experience with academic research and higher education. His professional background in supply chain management and the automotive industry has informed his teaching, research, and professional engagement in management-related disciplines.
As a Vice-Chancellor, academician, author, researcher, entrepreneur, and institutional leader, he has contributed to supply chain management, research methodology, lean manufacturing, international business, economics, and organizational management through books, research papers, academic conferences, editorial responsibilities, and professional speaking engagements.
Professional and Research Links
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-prakash-divakaran/
