Dr. R K Prema is an esteemed Professor at NSB Business School, Bangalore, with a rich and diverse career spanning 16 years in the realms of teaching and research. Since 2008, he has been diligently imparting knowledge across various courses in Commerce & Business Management.

Commerce & Business Management. Dr. Thota embodies a multifaceted professional persona, combining the roles of a dedicated educator, prolific researcher, adept trainer, and astute academic administrator, all within the dynamic domains of Business Management.

His contributions to academia are profound, with a notable tally of 6 authored textbooks and a remarkable presentation of 21 research papers in international conferences. Dr. Thota's intellectual footprint extends even further, with 46 papers presented at national seminars and an impressive body of 55 research papers published in Scopus, UGC CARE Group, and peer-reviewed refereed journals. His scholarly pursuits have been further distinguished by the acquisition of three patents and one patent grant, showcasing his innovation and expertise.

Dr. Thota's global academic engagement is evidenced by his participation in a research paper presentation at Pennsylvania State University, USA, as part of the Global Conference on IHRM, where he explored the intricacies of the MSME sector.

Beyond his research and teaching commitments, Dr. R K Prema serves as a valuable Resource Person for the Mahatma Gandhi National Council for Rural Education (MGNCRE), representing Telangana State under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Ministry of Education, and the Government of India. His dedication to fostering academic excellence is also reflected in his role as an Editorial Board member for various prestigious international and national journals and also reviewer for The Academy of Management Journals, USA.

As a testament to his commitment to scholarly pursuits, Dr. Thota holds a distinguished position as a life member of the Indian Commerce Association and the Institute of Scholars Association. His unwavering dedication and outstanding contributions have been acknowledged with the receipt of four international awards in the field of academic research. Dr. R K Prema stands as an exemplar of academic excellence, inspiring and shaping the future of Business Management.