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Dr P B Narendra Kiran

Christ University, Lovely Professional University, Andhra University, Baba Institue of technology and sciences

ORCID iD 0000-0002-9883-3240

About

Dr P B Narendra Kiran is an academician and researcher specializing in the intersection of Human Resource Analytics, Behavioural Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, he leverages more than a decade of teaching and institutional experience to foster innovation in management education. His academic qualifications include an MBA alongside an M.Phil. and Ph.D. in management studies from Andhra University, forming a strong foundation for his data-driven approach to organizational dynamics and business intelligence. 

Dr Kiran’s research portfolio spans strategic workforce analytics, dynamic capabilities, and emerging technologies like blockchain, with findings published widely in high-impact venues. He has established a robust scholarly record featuring 37 Scopus-indexed papers, earning more than 400 global citations (h-index of 12; i10-index of 14). Demonstrating a strong commitment to intellectual property and practical innovation, he holds 10 published patents and has authored core textbooks in HR Analytics and HRM. His scholarly contributions are further complemented by his active role as a global peer reviewer and contributor to leading professional societies.

Extending his expertise beyond traditional instruction, Dr Kiran frequently engages in private management consultancy, corporate skill development, and cross-institutional research projects. Notably, he has spearheaded executive training initiatives focusing on data visualization platforms like Power BI, advanced business analytics, and case-based leadership tools. Committed to continuous learning, he maintains verified certifications in cutting-edge pedagogical methodologies, such as the IBM SkillsBuild program for AI Foundations for Educators, enabling him to actively champion responsible AI adoption and modernized student assessment frameworks. His global academic outreach is further reinforced through prominent editorial contributions, serving as an active book editor for Scopus-indexed global volumes and a verified peer reviewer for leading international scientific publishers.

Employment

  • Christ University Associate Professor
    2025 - Present
  • Christ University Assistant Professor
    2024 - 2025
  • Lovely Professional University Assistant Professor
    2022 - 2024
  • Baba Institue of technology and sciences Assistant Professor
    2012 - 2022
  • All Saints P G College Assistant Professor
    2009 - 2012

Education

  • Andhra University Ph.D
    2019 - 2023
  • Andhra University M.Phil

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (39)