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The International Institute for Faculty & Research advances higher education, research, and leadership across India and the Global South.

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About IIFR

The International Institute of Faculty & Research (IIFR) is a multidisciplinary global institute integrating academic and industry perspectives to advance education and professional practice.

We bring together scholars, practitioners, and institutions to foster innovation in teaching, research, and leadership for a more connected and sustainable world.

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Our Purpose

Higher education is evolving. IIFR was established to address critical gaps and create a future-ready ecosystem for faculty, research, and leadership development.

Bridge the gap

between academia and industry.

Advance innovation

in pedagogy, research, and practice.

Develop leaders

who can navigate complex global challenges.

Build a global network

for impact and influence.

Our Vision

To be a multidisciplinary global institute integrating academic and industry perspectives to advance education and professional practice.

Our Mission

To realise our vision, IIFR is committed to four enduring priorities:

Cultivating Academic Leaders

Cultivating a new generation of faculty and academic leaders equipped to integrate theory & practice and drive pedagogical innovation and institutional transformation.

Advancing Applied Scholarship

Advancing interdisciplinary applied research that transcends boundaries to solve complex real-world challenges and shape global policy.

Developing Scholar-Practitioners

Developing pracademics — scholar-practitioners who navigate and influence the fluid intersection of classroom, boardroom, and government.

Building a Global Network

Building a high-impact global network that fosters seamless collaboration between the world's leading scholars and industry practitioners.

Governance

Leadership & Governance

Executive Board

The Executive Board provides strategic oversight, institutional stewardship, and long-term leadership to guide IIFR's growth, governance, and strategic priorities.

Leadership
Banwarilal Purohit

Banwarilal Purohit

Chairman, IIFR
Rajendra Srivastava

Rajendra Srivastava

Vice Chairman, IIFR
Members
Rohit Bansal

Rohit Bansal

Member
Siva Prasad

Siva Prasad

Member
Aruna Reddy

Aruna Reddy

Member
PR Kaushik

PR Kaushik

Member

Academic Council

The Academic Council is central to IIFR's vision, offering strategic guidance on academic excellence, research priorities, and long-term institutional development.

Advisory Body
Prof. Rajendra Srivastava

Prof. Rajendra Srivastava

Former Dean, Indian School of Business
Prof. Uday B. Desai

Prof. Uday B. Desai

Founding Director, IIT Hyderabad
Prof. Alfons Sauquet

Prof. Alfons Sauquet

Associate Director, EFMD Quality Services
Mr. Manoj Kohli

Mr. Manoj Kohli

Chairman & Managing Partner, MK Knowledge LLP
Prof. Baljit Sidhu

Prof. Baljit Sidhu

Professor of Accounting, University of Sydney
Prof. Rishikesha T. Krishnan

Prof. Rishikesha T. Krishnan

Professor of Strategy, IIM Bangalore
Mr. Nandu Nandkishore

Mr. Nandu Nandkishore

Professor of Practice, Indian School of Business
Prof. Ashley Braganza

Prof. Ashley Braganza

Chair in Business Transformation, Brunel
Prof. Gerry George

Prof. Gerry George

Group Managing Director, IMU Malaysia
Dr. S. Ramakrishna Velamuri

Dr. S. Ramakrishna Velamuri

Dean, School of Management, Mahindra University
Prof. John Roberts

Prof. John Roberts

Scientia Professor, UNSW
Prof. Arvind Sahay

Prof. Arvind Sahay

Director, MDI Gurgaon
Dr. Koen Vandenbempt

Dr. Koen Vandenbempt

Professor of Strategic Management, U. Antwerp
Prof. Ashish Sinha

Prof. Ashish Sinha

Professor of Marketing, UQ Business School
Dr. Bhimaraya Metri

Dr. Bhimaraya Metri

Director, IIM Nagpur
HH

Prof. Howard Hunter

Academic Council
Collaborations

Strategic Partners

Built in collaboration with trusted academic and institutional partners.

BVB

Since 1938, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan has been one of India's foremost institutions shaping education and society — the home and host institution for IIFR.

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EFMD

EFMD is a global association fostering excellence in management development through accreditation, research, and collaboration.

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LatticeEd

LatticeEd empowers institutions with innovative solutions for learning, research, and academic transformation.

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