Profile & Biography
▶ Academic Qualifications
▸ Ph.D. in Commerce & Business Administration, Acharya Nagarjuna University, 2023
▸ MHRM, Acharya Nagarjuna University (CDE), 2014
▸ MBA (Finance & Marketing), SIMS, Andhra University, 2008
▸ B.Com., Sarada College, Acharya Nagarjuna University, 2006
▶ Areas of Expertise
▸ Retail & Fashion Merchandise
▸ E-Banking and Financial Management
▸ Marketing & Supply Chain Management
▸Entrepreneurship and IPR
▸ Curriculum Development and Research Supervision
▸ Academic Administration and Faculty Development
▶ Professional Experience
▸ Over 15 years of academic and industry experience.
▸ Senior Faculty, Grade-II – School of Retail & Fashion Merchandise, FDDI Hyderabad
▸ Faculty – FDDI Chennai & Hyderabad
▸ Assistant Professor – Amrita Sai Institute of Science & Technology, Andhra Pradesh.
▸ Branch Manager – Megamart, Hyderabad
▸ Assistant Branch Manager – Subhiksha, Visakhapatnam
▶ Research & Publications
▸ Publications: 5+ (International journals, book chapters, conference proceedings) Key Highlight: Published on Productivity Assessment of NSE Listed Banks using CAMEL Rating Approach in IJSER (2020)
▶ Projects & Consultancy
▸ Coordinator and course developer for Retail Management Certificate Course (DGR –Ministry of Defence)
▸Developed entrepreneurship and retail promotion modules for JCO Officers’ Course
▸ Guided 100+ UG & PG dissertations, fostering research in retail and finance
▶ Awards & Recognition
▸ Qualified APSET-2012 for Assistant Professorship in Management subject.
▸ Certificate of Appreciation as Resource Person, FDP on Use of R for Data Analysis (FDDI Noida, 2024)
▸ Recognition as HoD of Retail & Fashion Merchandise (2022–2025) for leadership in academics and cultural activities
▶ Professional Memberships
▸ Active participant in AICTE-ATAL FDPs, IPR workshops, and research committees Member of curriculum and research development bodies at FDDI
▶ Brief Write-up
▸ Dr.Balakrishna Dammati is a senior faculty member at the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), Hyderabad, with over 15 years of academic and industry experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Commerce and Business Administration and specializes in Retail Management, Financial Management, and E-Banking. His career spans academia and industry, beginning as a retail store branch manager before transitioning into teaching and research. At FDDI, he has served as Head of the Department and Course Coordinator, contributing to curriculum development, research guidance, and specialized programs for defence officers under the Ministry of Defence. He has authored several research papers and book chapters in reputed journals and edited volumes, focusing on financial analytics, digital banking, and retail strategies. Dr. Balakrishna has successfully guided over 100 student projects, coordinated consultancy-based training, and delivered lectures at conferences and FDPs. His recognition includes APSET qualification and appreciation as a resource person in national faculty programs. He remains actively engaged in professional development through workshops and seminars on AI, CSR, and research methodologies, reinforcing his commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and industry collaboration.
