IMT Ghaziabad Faculty and Director: Deans, Chairpersons, Research and Expertise
Institute of Management Technology Ghaziabad (IMT Ghaziabad), established in 1980, is one of India’s premier management institutes, known for academic excellence, global relevance, and strong industry connect. IMT Ghaziabad is among the first Indian business schools to receive AACSB accreditation. IMT Ghaziabad features prominently in global and national rankings. IMT Ghaziabad is ranked #1 in India and #59 globally in the Financial Times Masters in Finance (MiF) Rankings 2026, reinforcing its position among the world's leading business schools, and achieved Rank #30 in NIRF India Rankings 2025 (Management). The institute offers a diverse portfolio of programs, including PGDM Full-Time, PGDM Marketing, Finance, Banking & Financial Services, Dual Country Program, PGDM for experienced professionals (ExP), and a Fellow Programme in Management. IMT Ghaziabad Placements are at par with new IIMs and other leading B-schools in India. IMT Ghaziabad average salary 2026 is Rs 18.16 LPA. IMT Ghaziabad batch consists of over 40% female candidates. IMT Ghaziabad Admission 2027 is open. Apply Now.
IMT Ghaziabad Director Dr. Atish Chattopadhyay,
Dr. Atish Chattopadhyay, Director of IMT Ghaziabad, provides leadership with a strong focus on global academic excellence, innovation, and institutional growth. He has rich leadership experience across top MBA institutions in India including SPJIMR and MICA. In his direction, IMT Ghaziabad continues to strengthen its global standing through internationally benchmarked curricula, accreditation-led quality standards, and deeper engagement with industry and academia.
Guided by Dr. Chattopadhyay’s vision, IMT Ghaziabad is supported by a distinguished and diverse faculty cohort that blends strong academic credentials with extensive industry experience. The faculty comprises experienced professors, associate deans, and area chairs across core management disciplines including Marketing, Finance, Analytics, Strategy, Operations, HR, and Information Systems. Faculty members actively contribute to high-quality research published in globally reputed journals, case development, and thought leadership, creating meaningful intellectual capital for multiple stakeholders.
The teaching approach at IMT Ghaziabad emphasizes research-driven instruction, case-based learning, experiential pedagogy, and real-world problem solving, ensuring that students gain practical insights alongside theoretical depth. Faculty members also play a strong mentorship role, guiding students in academic development, industry projects, competitions, and career planning.
International Faculty Members at IMT Ghaziabad
Between AY 2019–20 and AY 2023–24, IMT Ghaziabad welcomed 75 distinguished international faculty members from globally renowned institutions including Antwerp Management School and Vlerick Business School (Belgium); Cardiff and Leeds University Business Schools, and The University of Manchester (UK); Nyenrode Business Universiteit (Netherlands); New York University (USA); ISCTE and Nova School of Business and Economics (Portugal); EM Normandie and Grenoble Ecole de Management (France); Kozminski University (Poland); and Bucharest University of Economic Studies (Romania), among others.
In parallel, IMT Ghaziabad faculty have themselves taken the Institute’s expertise to the global stage. Notably, three IMT professors were invited to teach courses at EM Strasbourg Business School (University of Strasbourg, France) and ISCTE Business School, Portugal. Such exchanges enrich pedagogy on both sides, embedding cross-border perspectives into teaching, research, and curriculum design.
• Dr. Amit Sareen – Dean, Corporate Relations & Campus Experience
• Prof. Abhishek – Associate Dean, New Initiatives
• Dr. Anjali Malik – Associate Dean, Executive Education
• Prof. Barnali Chaklader – Dean, Programs and Academics
• Prof. Harsimran Sandhu – Associate Dean, PGDM BFS Program
• Dr. Rakesh Kumar Singh – Dean, Research and Fellow Program
• Dr. Gurmeet Singh – Chairperson, PGDM (2-Year Programmes)
• Prof. Reema Khurana – Chairperson, PGDM (DCP)
• Dr. Gunjan Malhotra – Chairperson, FPM
• Dr. Garima Saxena – Chairperson, International Pathway Program
• Dr. Nivisha Singh – Chairperson, Long Duration Online Program
• Prof. Shailja Agarwal – Chairperson, MDPs
• Dr. Arit Chaudhury – Chairperson, Finance Management
• Dr. Manas Paul – Chairperson, Economics and Sustainability
• Prof. Mrinalini Shah – Chairperson, Operations Management
• Dr. Richa Saxena – Chairperson, Human Resource Management
• Dr. Santosh Kumar Srivastava – Chairperson, Business Analytics
• Prof. Sapna Popli – Chairperson, Marketing Management
• Dr. Susmi Routray – Chairperson, Information Technology Management
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