Doctoral Symposium: Think, Research, Transform- 2026
Symposium
500+ Interested
About Program
A Doctoral Symposium is a structured academic forum designed to support doctoral students in presenting and discussing their ongoing research. It provides them with an opportunity to share their ideas, receive constructive feedback, and network with peers, faculty, and industry experts.
Objectives of the Program
- To provide doctoral scholars with an opportunity to present and discuss their research work in a scholarly environment.
- To facilitate constructive feedback from experienced academics, practitioners, and fellow researchers.
- To promote interdisciplinary learning and collaboration among doctoral candidates from diverse research domains.
- To foster a network of researchers for ongoing support, mentorship, and collaboration.
Resource Person
Dr. V Rajesh Kumar
Professor, IBS Bangalore
Dr. N. Mukund Sharma
Professor & HOD, BNM Institute of Technology
Program Schedule
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 10:30 AM – 10:35 AM | Welcoming of the Guest and Session Chairs |
| 10:35 AM – 10:40 AM | Invocation |
| 10:40 AM – 10:50 AM | Welcome Address by HOD–MBA |
| 10:50 AM – 11:00 AM | Keynote Address by Principal-AIT |
| 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM | Chief Guest Address |
| 11:20 AM – 11:30 AM | Address by Dean–Research, AIT |
| 11:30 AM – 11:40 AM | Guides Recognition |
| 11:40 AM – 12:00 PM | Tea Break |
| 12:00 PM onwards | Symposium Technical Sessions |
| 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM | Lunch Break |
| 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM | Continuation of Symposium Technical Sessions |
| 04:00 PM – 04:15 PM | Valedictory / Concluding Remarks |
Committee Members
Patrons
- Shri B M Reddy, President, JMJ Education Society
- Shri B. Premnath Reddy, Chairman, Acharya.
- Smt. Shalini Reddy, Executive Director, Acharya.
- Shri Krishna Basani Reddy, Managing Director, Acharya.
- Dr. Bhagiarthi V, Director Academics, Acharya.
Advisory Committee
- Dr. C K Marigowda, Principal, AIT
- Prof. Devasis Pradhan, Assistant Director-Research, Acharya.
- Dr Harish MNK, Dean R&D, AIT
Conveners
- Dr. Abhishek Venkteshwar, Professor, Dean-IED, HOD- MBA & Director - Global MBA, Center Head- PhD, Member Secretary- Academic Council, AIT
- Dr. Nijaguna G, Professor-MBA, PhD Coordinator-DBA, AIT
- Dr. Juin Choudhury, Professor-MBA, Research Secretary-DBA, AIT
Coordinators
- Dr. Monica M, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator-MBA, AIT
- Prof. Bhavya V M, Assistant Professor, MBA, AIT
- Dr. Rohith B, Assistant Professor, MBA, AIT
- Prof. Bhavani, Assistant Professor, MBA, AIT
- Prof. Suhas Patel, Assistant Professor, MBA, AIT
