Prof. Raja is a Serial Entrepreneur, Academician and Mentor with over 18 years of leadership experience in various sectors with a proven track record of achieving results and the ability to manage and drive change effectively. He is currently a Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship and Dean of the GITAM School of Business. His work is predominantly in the areas of Entrepreneurship and Circular Economy. Currently, he is involved in the implementation of the Technology Enabling Centre grant (USD 390K), STI-HUBS (USD 431K) and NIDHI i-TBI (USD 584K) from the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Going Global Collaboration Grant in partnership with Aston University and ISMWSM offered by the British Council. In the past, he has also successfully worked on the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE) and Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) grants, emphasising sustainability in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). He is also the co-founder and Director of Skilliantech Limited, a global CMMI-Level3 company headquartered in London.

Prof. Raja was the recipient of the esteemed John Flood Telecommunications Prize from Aston University in 2005, received the Aston 50th Anniversary Scholarship Award in 2016, and his company received the Economic Times - Global Indian MSME of the Year Award in 2023. Prior to his academic career, he co-founded various businesses in the United Kingdom, including Healthcare, Hospitality and Consulting, mentored several startups, and actively contributed to the entrepreneurial landscape. Prof. Raja has participated in trade missions led by former British Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Theresa May and Sir Malcolm Grant, the NHS (National Health Service) Chairman.