- For the first time in the history of MICA, the institute has announced two chair professorships named after two of its founding fathers – AG Krishnamurthy Chair Professor in Marketing and Mani Ayer Chair Professor in Marketing
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AHMEDABAD, JAN 11
MICA announces two chair professorships named after two of its founding fathers AG Krishnamurthy and Mani Ayer. Prof. Shaphali Gupta is the Mani Ayer Chair Professor of Marketing and Prof. Varsha Jain is the AG Krishnamurthy Chair Professor of Marketing. pic.twitter.com/LyrBav05TB
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In a first, MICA, Ahmedabad, has announced the setting up of Chair Professorships. The announcement has been made to encourage and recognize its faculty members for contributing to their respective fields.
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The institute has announced two chair professorships, named after two of its founding fathers – AG Krishnamurthy and Mani Ayer. After a stringent evaluation process, the institute has announced Prof Shaphali Gupta as the Mani Ayer Chair Professor of Marketing and Prof. Varsha Jain as the AG Krishnamurthy Chair Professor of Marketing.
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Chairs are occupied by Professors who have distinguished themselves and been recognized by their peers for their research, innovation and/or technology development. The selection committee consisted of six academic experts – two from A-league institutions (international), two from A-league institutions (national) and two internal members.
Commenting on this, Dr. Shailendra Raj Mehta, President & Director, MICA, said, “Prof. Varsha Jain and Prof. Shaphali Gupta are outstanding in their research and academic contribution and have received numerous awards, both nationally as well as globally. Their ability to integrate global knowledge with theoretical concepts makes their classes extremely engaging for the students. I congratulate both professors for this achievement.”
Dr. Githa Hegde, Dean, MICA, said, “MICA truly believes in “betting on its people” quoting Dhirubhaism by A G Krishnamurthy. This has been instrumental in nurturing and attracting exceptionally high-quality faculty to the school. Prof Shaphali Gupta and Prof Varsha Jain have already contributed immensely to the field through their ground-breaking research outcomes. Through this chair professorship, we believe they will continue to be motivated towards a higher purpose by their work impacting society, industry, and the nation at large.”
Prof. Shaphali Gupta, Professor of Marketing, MICA, shared, “Academia gives me the knowledge wings to soar high. I am grateful to the domain and MICA for bestowing me with the Endowed Chair Professor position. I see this recognition as a responsibility towards the field to pay it forward to the global academic fraternity and create an impact for society’s greater good. I dedicate this recognition to my mentor, co-authors, students and my family, who have been a force behind me constantly. I thank the MICA administration and the governing board for recognizing my quality of work.”
Speaking about her achievement, Prof. Varsha Jain, the co-chairperson of the doctoral program and research, MICA, said, “This chair position means a lot to me as AGK was a legend in advertising, and my work relates to his profile. I am humbled and honored to receive this position. I am happy that with my global research, international publications, and accolades, I could retain the legacy of AGK, and I will be delighted to serve the global academic communities.”
