Dr. Gautam Surendra Bapat

Bio

Dr. Gautam Bapat is Associate Dean – Faculty Affairs and Associate Professor of Marketing at the School of Business, MIT World Peace University, Pune. With over a decade of experience, he has held key academic leadership roles, contributing to program design, faculty development, and institutional advancement. His academic philosophy integrates industry relevance with scholarly rigor. Dr. Bapat holds a Ph.D. in Management, focusing on digital marketing for student recruitment, along with qualifications in marketing, computer applications, and zoology. His interdisciplinary approach informs his teaching in branding, digital transformation, and marketing strategy. A prolific researcher, he has published over 38 papers, presented at international forums, authored textbooks, and holds five patents in areas like IoT and social service systems. His work explores AI in marketing, higher education strategies, and consumer behavior. Recognized with awards from IIM Ahmedabad and IRSSM, he is a sought-after speaker and an advocate for innovation in management education.