At the Division of Commerce and International Trade, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, our faculty are dedicated to nurturing skilled commerce graduates, researchers, and business leaders for a rapidly globalising economy. With expertise spanning banking, financial management, taxation, marketing, human resource management, entrepreneurship, and international trade, our faculty combine academic excellence with industry and research experience to deliver a transformative learning environment.
Our faculty actively engage in research, consultancy, and industry collaboration, enabling students to gain practical insights and develop the analytical and managerial skills required to excel in commerce, finance, and international business. Through mentoring, interdisciplinary research, and academic outreach, they inspire students to build careers that positively impact society while upholding the values of integrity, innovation, and excellence.
Faculty Experts
The Division of Commerce and International Trade offers students, partners, and collaborators access to world-class expertise in banking, finance, marketing, human resource management, entrepreneurship, and international trade practices.
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Our Faculty Members
Dr. D. Mahila Vasanthi Thangam, M.Phil., Ph.D.
Dr. D. Mahila Vasanthi Thangam is an Associate Professor and Head of the Division of Commerce and International Trade at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, with expertise in banking, financial management, marketing, and entrepreneurship. She has over 26 years of teaching experience, 2 years of industry experience, and 23 years of research experience. Her academic contributions include extensive publications, research guidance, consultancy, and a patent, reflecting her commitment to quality teaching, research, and academic leadership.
Dr. K. Lakshmi Priya is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Commerce and International Trade at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, with over 20 years of teaching experience and 15 years of research experience. Her areas of interest include marketing, human resource management, finance, and commerce. She has published 27 research papers, presented over 35 conference papers, guided M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars, authored a book and multiple book chapters, and actively contributes to academic bodies as a Board of Studies member, reviewer, and subject expert.
Dr. Veninstine Vivik J is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Commerce and International Trade at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, with over 19 years of teaching experience. His areas of interest include graph theory, graph coloring, graph energy, and domination. He has published extensively in reputed international journals and actively contributes as a resource person, paper presenter, and guest lecturer in mathematics.
Dr. A. Leo is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Commerce and International Trade at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, with over six years of teaching, three years of industry, and eight years of research experience. His areas of interest include finance, taxation, digital marketing, online marketing, and AI-driven consumer behaviour, with research publications in reputed international journals.
Dr. Shygil Joy is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Commerce and International Trade at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, with 7 years of teaching, 6 years of industry, and 13 years of research experience. His areas of interest include marketing, human resource management, organizational behaviour, and advertising. He has published research in national and international journals, presented papers at conferences, and teaches a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate management and commerce courses.
Dr. X. Infanta is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Commerce and International Trade at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, with over eight years of teaching experience in commerce. Her areas of interest include human resource management, marketing, finance, professional stress, cognitive empathy, and organizational behaviour. She has authored a book, published research in reputed journals, and actively contributes to academic events and faculty development initiatives.
