Prof. Anto Amala George A

Bio

Anto Amala George A brings a practitioner-driven, research-integrated, and outcome-oriented approach to teaching, with a focus on developing analytical thinking, real-world problem-solving, and industry-ready competence. With close to three years of experience across engineering, operations, and project management roles in both international and domestic settings, he brings hands-on industry perspectives into the classroom, connecting management concepts with real-world organisational practices.

His teaching philosophy is rooted in helping students understand management as a practical discipline and equipping them to approach business decisions with confidence. Drawing on his industry experience and doctoral-level quantitative research, he integrates practical insights with rigorous academic learning to foster environments where students can develop the skills and mindset required to navigate real-world challenges. Through his work in academia, Anto Amala George A aims to contribute to academic excellence, innovation, and holistic education by bridging the gap between industry practice, research, and classroom learning.

Educational Qualifications:

1. Ph.D in Operations Management and Technology Management - VIT Business School, Vellore Institute of Technology

2. Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Systems and Production Management (Distinction) - Department of Management Studies, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

3. Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Electronics and Communication Engineering - DMI College of Engineering (Affiliated to Anna University)

Areas of Expertise: Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Systems Management, Strategic Management, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship

Teaching and Research Experience: 3+ years (VIT - December 2022 to May 2026)

Industry / Research Experience:

3 years of industry experience across electrical engineering, operations, and project coordination:

A. General Electrical Engineer - Bhaskay Technical Services (SERCO LLC), Dubai, UAE (2020 - 2021) - Site engineering at L&T 400 kV Substation and Dubai Metro Power Station

B. Manager (Operations) - John Group of Companies, Tirunelveli (2021) - Business development and operations optimization

C. Project Coordinator - Solarcare India Pvt Ltd, Tiruppur (2021-2022) Solar Power Turn-Key Projects execution and commissioning

Publications and Research Work:

1. Advancements in sustainability in the 21st century: A bibliometric analysis of solar power and its applications - Energy Reports, Elsevier (Q1, Impact Factor 6.6)

2. Powering sustainability: a D-BWM approach to overcoming barriers and advancing solar power adoption among Indian households - International Journal of Energy Sector Management, Emerald (Q2, ABDC "C", Impact Factor 3.3)

3. Navigating barriers: a comparative study on solar energy adoption and diffusion in developed and developing countries - International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking, Inderscience

Subjects Taught:

1. Operations Management

2. Supply Chain Management

3. AI & ML for Business Leaders

4. Entrepreneurship

5. Business Analytics

Research Profiles and Links:

Scopus ID: 60201087300

Google Scholar: 6tTuQjIAAAAJ&hl=en

ORCID: 0009-0007-7862-0292