Lakshmi Shankar Iyer
Area Chair, MBA-Business Analytics
CHRIST University
A passionate academician in the area of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Research interests include information systems, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and higher education. Awarded as one of the most influential academicians in the area of data science in 2022. Also awarded as one of the most inspiring women in the area of AI & Analytics in 2025 in Bangalore, India.
Set up a new specialization of Business Analytics for the MBA program in 2018, which is running successfully with 700+ alumni taking up various roles in the industry. Her goal is to make every MBA student develop analytical capability through observation methods and linking the same to current affairs and economics.
lakshmi.iyer@christuniversity.in