Meet the VisionariesOur Distinguished Faculty at Birla Institute of Management Technology
Director
Dr. Prabina Rajib serves as the Director at the Birla Institute of Management Technology. Her academic journey began with a Ph.D. in Finance from IIT Kharagpur. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Dr. Rajib has showcased exemplary leadership in various administrative capacities at IIT Kharagpur. Notably, she has held positions such as Chairperson Placement and Dean VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur, Chairperson (POSH).
Her dedication to academic mentorship is evident in her supervision of 11 doctoral candidates, one of whom was honored with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) award for the best thesis in Financial Economics in 2019.
Dr. Rajib has made significant contributions to the academic community through her overseas teaching assignments at AIT Bangkok, Purdue University (West Lafayette, Indiana, USA), and Curtin Business School, Perth, Australia. Her research endeavors are reflected in the publication of four books and numerous research papers in high-ranking journals listed. In addition to her academic pursuits, Dr. Rajib actively engages with the broader public through her writings. She regularly contributes articles to newspapers, sharing her insights and knowledge with a wider audience.
Recognized for her academic excellence, Dr. Rajib received the prestigious Fulbright Fellowship in 1999. In 2022, she was honored with the Best Case Study Award, showcasing her continued commitment to advancing knowledge in her field.
She has been the only professor from the Management School of IIT Kharagpur to be selected for the prestigious “Higher Academic Grade Professor.
Load MoreContributes regularly to various newspapers/magazines on “commodity derivatives”. Some of the recent contributions:
