FLAME University Appoints New Dean of Business School
Professor. Raunaq S. PungaliyaFLAME University, Pune, has announced the appointment ofProfessor Raunaq S. Pungaliya(Profile)as the Dean of the FLAME School of Business and ENAM Professor of Finance. A. . .
Professor. Raunaq S. PungaliyaFLAME University, Pune, has announced the appointment ofProfessor Raunaq S. Pungaliya(Profile)as the Dean of the FLAME School of Business and ENAM Professor of Finance. A financial economist with a PhD in Finance from theUniversity of Iowa, Professor Pungaliya brings extensive international academic experience in corporate finance, asset management and artificial intelligence. In his new role, he will lead the business school while strengthening its approach to globally focused management education. Extensive Global Academic ExperienceBefore joining FLAME University, Professor Pungaliya served asVice Dean, Professor of Finance, and Director of the AI in Business Innovation Labat theSKK Graduate School of Business (SKK GSB)in Seoul. During his tenure, he played a key role in designing and launching several academic programmes, including theMaster of Science in Business Analytics, theBusiness Analytics MBA, and theAI MBA. He has also served as aSenior Visiting Scholarat theReserve Bank of India’s Centre for Advanced Financial Research and Learning (CAFRAL)and as anInternational Faculty Fellowat theMIT Sloan School of Management. Strong Research and Teaching CredentialsProfessor Pungaliya’s research has been published in leading academic journals, includingThe Accounting Review,Management Science, and theJournal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis. He has also received more than a dozen teaching awards in recognition of his contributions to management education and academic excellence. Leadership to Strengthen Business EducationFLAME University stated that the appointment supports its vision of delivering rigorous, interdisciplinary and globally relevant education. Vice-ChancellorProf. Dishan Kamdarnoted that Professor Pungaliya’s experience in academic leadership, programme development, research and international collaboration aligns with the university’s long-term goals of enhancing teaching, research and the overall student learning experience. Focus on AI and Future Business LeadershipProfessor Pungaliya highlighted the growing influence of data and artificial intelligence on business leadership and management education. He emphasised the importance of developing graduates with both specialised expertise and interdisciplinary capabilities to succeed in a rapidly evolving business environment. His appointment reflects FLAME University’s continued commitment to preparing future business leaders through globally engaged, interdisciplinary education that integrates emerging technologies with management learning.