Department
Management & Commerce
Designation
Professor
Qualifications
M.Com., Ph.D.
Professional Pages
Prof. B Sai Giridhar began as a student in the inaugural batch of the integrated M.Com. at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning in 1982 and achieved a significant milestone in 1986 when he was honored with the prestigious Sri Sathya Sai All-round Gold Medal. Continuing his academic pursuit, he successfully completed his M.Com. degree in 1987 at the same institute.
In 1993, he further distinguished himself by earning a Ph.D. in the specialized field of Multi-Echelon Distribution Inventory Systems. His dedication to the institution led him to join the Department of Management and Commerce as a faculty member in 1992. Over the years, his contributions extended beyond academics as he took on various administrative roles within the institute, including serving as the Deputy Director of the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus from 2014 to 2015.
In 2018, Prof. B. Sai Giridhar assumed the esteemed position of the Fifth Registrar of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, elevating his responsibilities within the institution. Additionally, he took on the role of Acting Vice-Chancellor from December 2022 to May 2023.
After successfully completing his term as the Registrar, Prof. B. Sai Giridhar joined as a Professor within the Department of Management and Commerce at the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus.
Areas of Teaching
Management, Finance, Rural Management
Research Interests
Rural Management, Finance
Current Ph.D. Supervision
Sri Sai Manohar