Prof K B Akhilesh

Prof. K. B. Akhilesh
File:Prof. K. B. Akhilesh.jpg Prof. K. B. Akhilesh
Born	Bangalore, Karnataka, India - 560012
Occupation	Prof. K. B. Akhilesh
Academic background
Education	Ph.D.; MSW; B.Sc
Alma mater	Bangalore University; Bangalore University

Prof. K. B. Akhilesh is an Indian researcher specialising in Management, particularly in Technology Transformation, Career and Reward Management of Professionals, Innovation and Innovativeness, Organizational aspects of Technology Management.. He has been working at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore. He has made enduring contributions to his field through decades of dedicated research, teaching, and academic leadership.

Early Life and Education

Prof. K. B. Akhilesh grew up with a strong inclination toward scholarly pursuits, developing a keen intellectual sensibility that would guide his academic and research journey. He undertook advanced studies with characteristic dedication, earning qualifications from prestigious institutions that shaped his scholarly orientation. He holds a Ph.D., and a MSW from Bangalore University (1975), and a B.Sc from Bangalore University (1973). The knowledge and skills acquired during these years would prove invaluable in shaping his approach to research and academic leadership.

Academic Career

He held the position of Professor in the Management Studies at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore (2009–2019).

Beyond his individual research output, he has played a formative role in nurturing the next generation of scholars, supervising doctoral candidates and postgraduate researchers with great care and commitment. His influence on his institution extends to curriculum reform and academic governance.

Research Contributions

His research is anchored in Management, with a primary focus on Technology Transformation. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of this discipline, combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications to address complex scientific questions. Complementing his primary research programme, he has engaged with Career and Reward Management of Professionals, Innovation and Innovativeness, Organizational aspects of Technology Management., reflecting a broad intellectual vision and a commitment to holistic scientific inquiry.

A hallmark of his research philosophy is the conviction that academic knowledge must serve society. To this end, he has cultivated partnerships with governmental agencies, research councils, and industry partners, ensuring that his work addresses problems of genuine societal importance.

Publications

Prof. K. B. Akhilesh has authored and co-authored around 11 research papers, disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and prestigious academic forums. With over 342 citations to his credit, his research has clearly resonated with the broader academic community and influenced subsequent scholarship. The h-index of 9 attributed to his body of work underscores the enduring relevance and quality of his research contributions.

Details of his complete publication record can be accessed at Prof. K. B. Akhilesh – Vidwan.

Awards and Honours

Prof. K. B. Akhilesh has received recognition from the academic community for his contributions to Management. He is held in high regard by peerstudents alike for his scholarly output and institutional contributions.

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External Links

Prof. K. B. Akhilesh – Official Vidwan Profile

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