Dr. Mahalakshmi is a dynamic academician and finance expert at MCC Boyd Tandon School of Business, known for blending deep domain expertise with strong industry relevance. A Ph.D. holder in Finance, she brings rich experience from Great Lakes Institute of Management and specializes in Financial Modelling, Investment Banking, Risk Management, and Data Analytics.
With a Post Graduate Program in Data Science and Business Analytics, she seamlessly integrates finance with cutting-edge analytical tools such as Python, R, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI, equipping students with future-ready skills. Her research in Behavioral Finance and Consumer Behavior is widely recognized, with publications in Scopus-indexed and ABDC journals, and paper presentations at premier institutions including IIT Madras and IIM Sambalpur. She has also served as a Session Chair at an International Finance conference at IIT Kharagpur.
A certified consultant and academic leader, Dr. Mahalakshmi has led consultancy projects, contributed to global accreditation processes (NBA, AMBA, AACSB), and actively mentors students beyond the classroom. As a reviewer for Emerald and Sage Publications, she continues to shape impactful research while fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and holistic development.
National Conference on Future Unleashed: AI enabled Business Innovation & Technology Rajalakshmi School of Business in collaboration with Tamil Nadu state council for Science and Technology.
Successfully organized ~50 guest lectures for PGDM students, featuring senior professionals from diverse industries including IT, manufacturing, construction, fintech, HR consulting, and education. Topics covered spanned talent management, HR strategy, leadership, learning & development, digital transformation, and cross-cultural workplace dynamics.
Sponsored Organization: TURN THE BUS : Topic: How do we set up an effective business development, relationship management, and Governance ; Duration: 2022 – 2023.
