Faculty
Dr. YSR NITHM's strength lies in the well-designed courses and dedicated in-house faculty and experts from industry. Tie-ups have been initiated with renowned Universities / Institutes in tourism & hospitality management from France, USA, Australia etc., Eminent faculty members from these institutes are expected to visit NITHM regularly as a part of academic exchange programs.
Seasoned professional with nearly ‘Three’ decades of rich and insightful experience in hospitality industry in India and abroad in leading hotels in Germany,Bahrain and Iraq. Expertise in handling a diverse range of operations entailing F&B operations, sales & revenue, P&L accountability, food service operations management etc. He was the principal of leading hotel Management colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Has expertise in setting up institutes off hotel management. He has participated in many conferences, seminars, workshops in the field of hospitality..Demonstrated abilities in Planning & Management with experience of handling the entire operation in hospitality. Facilitating/coaching students by using interactive discussions & “hands-on” approaches to help students learn & attain proficiency in subjects. He has an avid interest in facilitating supply of suitable trained professionals to the hospitality industry
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Anand has submitted thesis to the Rayalaseema University for the award of Ph.D. Post Graduation is Master of Business Administration from Andhra University. Qualified UGC-NET/JRF in Management. Graduation is Bachelor of Engineering(Electronics and Communications Engineering) from Andhra University. Anand has presented and published number of Research papers in Tourism, Marketing and HRM in Journals. He has participated and presented Research papers in International Conference, Penang, Malaysia organised by University Sains Malaysia in collaboration with Prince of Songkla University, Thailand. His Research papers are included in several books. He was selected for Japanese Fellowship and Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship by Ministry of Human Resource Development,Govt.of India. Anand has Coordinated several National Seminars and Editor for Souvenir. Qualified Mathematical Olympiad. School education from the merit school A.P.Residential School, Puligadda, Krishna Dt. A.P. Expert Faculty in General Management, Marketing Management and Human Resource Management. Manpower and Business Consultant for IT and Non-IT Companies. Incharge for Admissions. Previously worked with the Prestigious Institutions Vidya Vikas Institute of Technology, Chevella, Hi-Tech college of Engineering and Technology,Gandipet , Assistant Professor and Head of the Department in Christu Jayanthi Jubilee P.G.College, Guntur. Training Consultant for APITCO, NISIET, DIC etc. He is offering Educational Consultant to many Management institutes in india and abroad.
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Work Experience with a blend of Industry and Academia consisting of 3 years from Hotel Industry from Viceroy presently Marriott at Hyderabad. Pursued teaching/academics for the past 13 years. Teaching and Training students of NITHM since inception for MBA and BBA. A Hotel Management Graduate from Mangalore University , Raju also holds Masters in Arts from Public Personnel Management, Tourism Management and also MPhil in Tourism Management. Hospitality Experience led to teaching Rooms Division, Food and Beverage Management, Revenue Management and ICT for Tourism and Hospitality. Raju has the zeal for teaching and training because it gives him the privilege to train a new breed of Tourism and Hospitality professionals and entrepreneurs.
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Dr. Potukuchi Thryambakam, having rich experience of 16+ years in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality with a mixed Blend of Industry and Academics. He has worked as Director (Academics) for Ketan's Institute of Hospitality management, Hyderabad. Prior to that he was working as Associate professor in Medical Tourism with Institute of Clinical research with (ICRI) in Hyderabad. He was the chairperson for various conferences in University of Hyderabad, and Apollo Institute of Hospital Administration and other such institutions.
Dr.Potukuchi Thryambakam has co-edited few books – “Rural Tourism and Tribal Development, Rural infrastructure and Irrigation, Rural infrastructure and Water Management. He is also the recipient of "INTERNATIONAL AWARD – GOLDEN EAGLE FOR PRESTIGE AND QUALITY EUROPE 2010" – Madrid, Spain. He also received an award "Glory of India" from the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Achievers award by All India Achievers foundation, New Delhi, Mother Teresa Excellence Award by Integrated Council for Socio-Economic progress, Thrissur, Kerala.
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An academician by heart and soul. Graduate from KLE, institute Bangalore in BHM. Worked in Front office department at Hotel Windsor Manor, Bangalore and THE PARK, Bangalore for a period of 5 years. Has a keen inclination towards teaching and believes in upgrading pedagogy on a continuous basis. Holds a post graduation in Tourism and Mphil in Tourism management.
Training and placement are the core areas of interest. A PhD scholar from JNTUH, has published 05 research papers till date and the current area of research is “SERVICES MARKETING”.
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Master of Tourism Administration (MTA) from Awadesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa (MP).Niraj has also done his Post Graduate Diploma In Accommodation Operation and Management, from IHM Bhopal (MP) and presently pursuing his Master of Business Administration in HRD from IGNOU,New Delhi. He started his career as a Travel Executive and worked for 2 years (2001-2003) in travel business later he served as Astt. Prof. for Travel & Tourism Management at Jabalpur (MP) for 5 years(2003-2008). During this period he has also completed one Minor Research Project entitled “ResourcePotential for Tourism Development in Madhya Pradesh” funded by UGC.
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She has Masters in History from University of Hyderabad, 1993 specializing in Cultural History of Modern India, M.Phil in Modern Indian History from Jawaharlal Nehru University, 1995; worked on the topic ‘Portrayal of Women inTelugu Cinema’ 1931-1947. She is presently pursuing Ph.D from Acharya Nagarjuna University, on the topic ‘Portrayal of Women in Telugu Cinema’ 1931-2000. She has a Professional experience of over 11 years initially starting as a Project Fellow at Centre for Women’s Studies, later working as sponsored Event’s Officer for Help Age India before beginning her Teaching Career. She worked as Lecturer in History & Tourism at Maris Stella College, Vijayawada from 2003 – 2007 and as Assistant Faculty in Communication Skills at University of Petroleum & Energy Studies from 2007-2008. She is presently working as Faculty in Tourism at National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management from June 2008.
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Mr.Lokesh Kumar has a Work experience of more than 02 years in the Tourism Industry from Kuoni Travel India Pvt.Ltd.He holds a post Graduate Degree in Tourism & Travel Management from Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management,Gwalior.He is also a qualified UGC-NET/JRF in Tourism Management .He finds his interest working in the areas on Destination Management and Sustainable Tourism.His career goals are to work for a better Tourism Education and contribute towards Sustainable Tourism Research and its applications .
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The Chef Instructor instructs and trains students for Kitchen Management and Food Production. Holds Masters of Tourism Management (MTM), Bachelor in Arts, Diploma in Food Production and Patisserie, S.T.C.W. 95 Compliant, Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate Grand Cayman Islands, U.K. Worked in various capacities with reputed resorts, hotels and cruises such as Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as a Sous Chef, Cunard Lines, Queen Mary II as Chef-De-Partie, Royal Olympic Cruises as Chef-De-Partie, Maxms Bristo French Restaurant Grandcaymam, UK as Executive Chef, Costa Cruise Liners as Fish Cook, Carnival Cruises as Assistant Cook, Holiday Inn Krishna as COMMIC-I in Indian Kitchen.
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Having vast experience in managing large catering operations, he is proficient in Indian, continental,Chinese cuisines and bakery & confectionery. He was qualified in B.sc in Maths, Craftsmanship course in food production and patiseerie from IHM Chennai, DHM&CT from Asan institute Chennai,Master degree in Tourism management, M.Sc in Hotel management and Mphil in Tourism Management. He has vast experience from well known establishments like Hotel Residency, WG Bay island Andaman & Nicobar islands, Valleyview, Green pavilion, Hot breads, Diet kitchen - Sri Ramachandira medical college & hospital chennai, as a Food production - Head, Lecturer at Annai fathima group of institutions, Madurai, Sri Kaliswari college, Sivakasi and Snehacharya institute of management & technology.
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Has completed Bsc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration from IHM, Bhopal and Masters of Arts in Tourism Management from IGNOU. He has worked with The Grand Hotel, New Delhi as Guest Service Executive and Poona Club Ltd., Pune as Asst. F&B manager. He has more than 3 years of experience with People’s Institute of Hotel Management, People’s University Bhopal as Asst. Professor. His areas of expertise are Bar Management and Student Training & Development
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A Hotel Management graduate from culinary academy of india. He holds masters in Arts in Public personnel management. Mr .Reddy started his career at Hotel Taj Banjara in cold kitchen for 2 yrs(2002-2004).STCW 95, Has a vast experience in bulk cooking, chinese, cold kitchen. and worked in various colleges ,has got more than 10 yrs experience in teaching. worked as lecturer at IHM shakti college ,hyderabad (2007-2012).
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Hospitality Graduate from IHM Hyderabad, and a certified Hospitality trainer having hand full of experience both from industry & premier hospitality institutions. He worked for ITC kakatiya Sheraton, Quality Inn, and Dolphin Hotels at various levels and also has expertise in menu engineering, food & wine matching, and Bar management. He had the privilege to under gone (TTT) Train the Trainer program on cruise conducted at gulf region by Costa Crociere S.P.A. (It’s a Europe’s no.1 cruise lines)
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Has completed his Bachelor degree from IITTM, Bhubaneswar and MBA in Tourism from Pondicherry University, Pondicherry. Prior joining NITHM, he has worked with SOTC (Group Tours), Orbitz Corporate & Leisure Travels India Private Limited (Trade Fair Tours) and Travel Masters India Corporation. He has a good knowledge about tourism industry. His field of interest is Travel Agency& Tour Operations Management and Adventure Tourism. His career objectives are to impart industry knowledge for a better Tourism Professionals.
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MBA (Tourism & Hospitality) from Dr YSR NITHM, (PGD in Tourism and Environmental Law from NLU & WWF).
Mr.Reddy got three years experience in preservation & management of Cultural Tourism projects, preparation of detailed project report (DPR), feasibility studies, planning and organizing heritage walks, cultural events and awareness campaigns with an emphasis of heritage preservation, sustainable tourism and socioeconomic development.
Mr.Reddy is experienced in Event Management by volunteering and organizing different events like UNWTO, PATA, UNESCO, Fox History Channel-INTACH and Dept. of Tourism Govt. of Andhra Pradesh etc,. Experience in planning and organizing adventure, cultural, educational and FAM tours. Mr.Reddy got academic understanding in designing, conducting training programs and teaching in heritage management, tourism and its allied subjects by working for different organizations like NITHM, HCIC, APTDC, University of Hyderabad and Little Flower Degree College, Andhra Pradesh Prisons Department etc,.
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- K Vasudevan, B.Sc (HMCT), MTM, MPhil, Associate Professor (Hospitality), Academic in Charge
Seasoned professional with nearly ‘Three’ decades of rich and insightful experience in hospitality industry in India and abroad in leading hotels in Germany,Bahrain and Iraq. Expertise in handling a diverse range of operations entailing F&B operations, sales & revenue, P&L accountability, food service operations management etc. He was the principal of leading hotel Management colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Has expertise in setting up institutes off hotel management. He has participated in many conferences, seminars, workshops in the field of hospitality..Demonstrated abilities in Planning & Management with experience of handling the entire operation in hospitality. Facilitating/coaching students by using interactive discussions & “hands-on” approaches to help students learn & attain proficiency in subjects. He has an avid interest in facilitating supply of suitable trained professionals to the hospitality industryEmail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Mr. Anand Bethapudi, Associate Professor (General Management)
Anand has submitted thesis to the Rayalaseema University for the award of Ph.D. Post Graduation is Master of Business Administration from Andhra University. Qualified UGC-NET/JRF in Management. Graduation is Bachelor of Engineering(Electronics and Communications Engineering) from Andhra University. Anand has presented and published number of Research papers in Tourism, Marketing and HRM in Journals. He has participated and presented Research papers in International Conference, Penang, Malaysia organised by University Sains Malaysia in collaboration with Prince of Songkla University, Thailand. His Research papers are included in several books. He was selected for Japanese Fellowship and Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship by Ministry of Human Resource Development,Govt.of India. Anand has Coordinated several National Seminars and Editor for Souvenir. Qualified Mathematical Olympiad. School education from the merit school A.P.Residential School, Puligadda, Krishna Dt. A.P. Expert Faculty in General Management, Marketing Management and Human Resource Management. Manpower and Business Consultant for IT and Non-IT Companies. Incharge for Admissions. Previously worked with the Prestigious Institutions Vidya Vikas Institute of Technology, Chevella, Hi-Tech college of Engineering and Technology,Gandipet , Assistant Professor and Head of the Department in Christu Jayanthi Jubilee P.G.College, Guntur. Training Consultant for APITCO, NISIET, DIC etc. He is offering Educational Consultant to many Management institutes in india and abroad.Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Mr. Suryaranarayana Raju RSKK - Associate Professor (Hospitality)
Work Experience with a blend of Industry and Academia consisting of 3 years from Hotel Industry from Viceroy presently Marriott at Hyderabad. Pursued teaching/academics for the past 13 years. Teaching and Training students of NITHM since inception for MBA and BBA. A Hotel Management Graduate from Mangalore University , Raju also holds Masters in Arts from Public Personnel Management, Tourism Management and also MPhil in Tourism Management. Hospitality Experience led to teaching Rooms Division, Food and Beverage Management, Revenue Management and ICT for Tourism and Hospitality. Raju has the zeal for teaching and training because it gives him the privilege to train a new breed of Tourism and Hospitality professionals and entrepreneurs.Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Dr. PotukuchiThryambakam Associate Professor (Tourism)
Dr. Potukuchi Thryambakam, having rich experience of 16+ years in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality with a mixed Blend of Industry and Academics. He has worked as Director (Academics) for Ketan's Institute of Hospitality management, Hyderabad. Prior to that he was working as Associate professor in Medical Tourism with Institute of Clinical research with (ICRI) in Hyderabad. He was the chairperson for various conferences in University of Hyderabad, and Apollo Institute of Hospital Administration and other such institutions.Dr.Potukuchi Thryambakam has co-edited few books – “Rural Tourism and Tribal Development, Rural infrastructure and Irrigation, Rural infrastructure and Water Management. He is also the recipient of "INTERNATIONAL AWARD – GOLDEN EAGLE FOR PRESTIGE AND QUALITY EUROPE 2010" – Madrid, Spain. He also received an award "Glory of India" from the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Achievers award by All India Achievers foundation, New Delhi, Mother Teresa Excellence Award by Integrated Council for Socio-Economic progress, Thrissur, Kerala.
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- Mr. Anand Banda - Asst. Professor (Hospitality)
An academician by heart and soul. Graduate from KLE, institute Bangalore in BHM. Worked in Front office department at Hotel Windsor Manor, Bangalore and THE PARK, Bangalore for a period of 5 years. Has a keen inclination towards teaching and believes in upgrading pedagogy on a continuous basis. Holds a post graduation in Tourism and Mphil in Tourism management.Training and placement are the core areas of interest. A PhD scholar from JNTUH, has published 05 research papers till date and the current area of research is “SERVICES MARKETING”.
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- Mr. Niraj Gohil - Asst. Professor (Tourism)
Master of Tourism Administration (MTA) from Awadesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa (MP).Niraj has also done his Post Graduate Diploma In Accommodation Operation and Management, from IHM Bhopal (MP) and presently pursuing his Master of Business Administration in HRD from IGNOU,New Delhi. He started his career as a Travel Executive and worked for 2 years (2001-2003) in travel business later he served as Astt. Prof. for Travel & Tourism Management at Jabalpur (MP) for 5 years(2003-2008). During this period he has also completed one Minor Research Project entitled “ResourcePotential for Tourism Development in Madhya Pradesh” funded by UGC.Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Ms. R. Vijaya Lakshmi - Asst. Professor (Tourism)
She has Masters in History from University of Hyderabad, 1993 specializing in Cultural History of Modern India, M.Phil in Modern Indian History from Jawaharlal Nehru University, 1995; worked on the topic ‘Portrayal of Women inTelugu Cinema’ 1931-1947. She is presently pursuing Ph.D from Acharya Nagarjuna University, on the topic ‘Portrayal of Women in Telugu Cinema’ 1931-2000. She has a Professional experience of over 11 years initially starting as a Project Fellow at Centre for Women’s Studies, later working as sponsored Event’s Officer for Help Age India before beginning her Teaching Career. She worked as Lecturer in History & Tourism at Maris Stella College, Vijayawada from 2003 – 2007 and as Assistant Faculty in Communication Skills at University of Petroleum & Energy Studies from 2007-2008. She is presently working as Faculty in Tourism at National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management from June 2008.Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Mr. K.N.Lokesh Kumar, Assistant Professor (Tourism)
Mr.Lokesh Kumar has a Work experience of more than 02 years in the Tourism Industry from Kuoni Travel India Pvt.Ltd.He holds a post Graduate Degree in Tourism & Travel Management from Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management,Gwalior.He is also a qualified UGC-NET/JRF in Tourism Management .He finds his interest working in the areas on Destination Management and Sustainable Tourism.His career goals are to work for a better Tourism Education and contribute towards Sustainable Tourism Research and its applications .Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Mr. K. Srinivas - Asst. Professor (Food Production)
The Chef Instructor instructs and trains students for Kitchen Management and Food Production. Holds Masters of Tourism Management (MTM), Bachelor in Arts, Diploma in Food Production and Patisserie, S.T.C.W. 95 Compliant, Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate Grand Cayman Islands, U.K. Worked in various capacities with reputed resorts, hotels and cruises such as Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as a Sous Chef, Cunard Lines, Queen Mary II as Chef-De-Partie, Royal Olympic Cruises as Chef-De-Partie, Maxms Bristo French Restaurant Grandcaymam, UK as Executive Chef, Costa Cruise Liners as Fish Cook, Carnival Cruises as Assistant Cook, Holiday Inn Krishna as COMMIC-I in Indian Kitchen.Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Mr. M.K. Ganesh - Asst. Professor (Food Production)
Having vast experience in managing large catering operations, he is proficient in Indian, continental,Chinese cuisines and bakery & confectionery. He was qualified in B.sc in Maths, Craftsmanship course in food production and patiseerie from IHM Chennai, DHM&CT from Asan institute Chennai,Master degree in Tourism management, M.Sc in Hotel management and Mphil in Tourism Management. He has vast experience from well known establishments like Hotel Residency, WG Bay island Andaman & Nicobar islands, Valleyview, Green pavilion, Hot breads, Diet kitchen - Sri Ramachandira medical college & hospital chennai, as a Food production - Head, Lecturer at Annai fathima group of institutions, Madurai, Sri Kaliswari college, Sivakasi and Snehacharya institute of management & technology.Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Mr. Yatendra Singh Gusain, Faculty (Hospitality)
Has completed Bsc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration from IHM, Bhopal and Masters of Arts in Tourism Management from IGNOU. He has worked with The Grand Hotel, New Delhi as Guest Service Executive and Poona Club Ltd., Pune as Asst. F&B manager. He has more than 3 years of experience with People’s Institute of Hotel Management, People’s University Bhopal as Asst. Professor. His areas of expertise are Bar Management and Student Training & DevelopmentEmail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Mr. Raghav Reddy - Faculty (Food Production)
A Hotel Management graduate from culinary academy of india. He holds masters in Arts in Public personnel management. Mr .Reddy started his career at Hotel Taj Banjara in cold kitchen for 2 yrs(2002-2004).STCW 95, Has a vast experience in bulk cooking, chinese, cold kitchen. and worked in various colleges ,has got more than 10 yrs experience in teaching. worked as lecturer at IHM shakti college ,hyderabad (2007-2012).Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Mr. Chelleswara Rao, Faculty (Hospitality)
Hospitality Graduate from IHM Hyderabad, and a certified Hospitality trainer having hand full of experience both from industry & premier hospitality institutions. He worked for ITC kakatiya Sheraton, Quality Inn, and Dolphin Hotels at various levels and also has expertise in menu engineering, food & wine matching, and Bar management. He had the privilege to under gone (TTT) Train the Trainer program on cruise conducted at gulf region by Costa Crociere S.P.A. (It’s a Europe’s no.1 cruise lines)Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Mr. Denish Pegu – Teaching Associate (Tourism)
Has completed his Bachelor degree from IITTM, Bhubaneswar and MBA in Tourism from Pondicherry University, Pondicherry. Prior joining NITHM, he has worked with SOTC (Group Tours), Orbitz Corporate & Leisure Travels India Private Limited (Trade Fair Tours) and Travel Masters India Corporation. He has a good knowledge about tourism industry. His field of interest is Travel Agency& Tour Operations Management and Adventure Tourism. His career objectives are to impart industry knowledge for a better Tourism Professionals. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Mr.Mahender Reddy.G, Teaching Associate (Training & Consultancy)
MBA (Tourism & Hospitality) from Dr YSR NITHM, (PGD in Tourism and Environmental Law from NLU & WWF). Mr.Reddy got three years experience in preservation & management of Cultural Tourism projects, preparation of detailed project report (DPR), feasibility studies, planning and organizing heritage walks, cultural events and awareness campaigns with an emphasis of heritage preservation, sustainable tourism and socioeconomic development.
Mr.Reddy is experienced in Event Management by volunteering and organizing different events like UNWTO, PATA, UNESCO, Fox History Channel-INTACH and Dept. of Tourism Govt. of Andhra Pradesh etc,. Experience in planning and organizing adventure, cultural, educational and FAM tours. Mr.Reddy got academic understanding in designing, conducting training programs and teaching in heritage management, tourism and its allied subjects by working for different organizations like NITHM, HCIC, APTDC, University of Hyderabad and Little Flower Degree College, Andhra Pradesh Prisons Department etc,.
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