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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Born'''
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| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Vice Chancellor of [[wikipedia:Himalayan University|Himalayan University]] · Research in [[wikipedia:Supply_chain_management|Supply Chain Management]] and [[wikipedia:Business_administration|Business Administration]]
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* B.A. (Malayalam), MSM College, Kerala
* B.Com, MPBOU, Bhopal
* MBA & Ph.D. (Business Administration), [[wikipedia:Madurai Kamaraj University|Madurai Kamaraj University]]
* M.Com, Vinayaka Mission Sikkim University
* PGDM – International Business Operations, Vinayaka Mission University, Salem
* PGDM – Supply Chain Management, [[wikipedia:Himalayan University|Himalayan University]]
* M.Phil., EIILM University
* Diploma in Central Excise & Customs, NIE Management, Chennai
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'''Prof. (Dr.) Prakash Divakaran''' (born 26 February 1973) is an [[wikipedia:India|Indian]] [[wikipedia:Academic|academic]], [[wikipedia:Author|author]], and [[wikipedia:Entrepreneur|entrepreneur]], currently serving as the Vice Chancellor of [[wikipedia:Himalayan University|Himalayan University]], Itanagar, [[wikipedia:Arunachal Pradesh|Arunachal Pradesh]], [[wikipedia:India|India]]. He is recognized for his contributions to [[wikipedia:Supply_chain_management|Supply Chain Management]], research methodology, and academic leadership. Dr. Divakaran also serves as the Director and CEO of Infinite Global Research Conference Pvt. Ltd., based in [[wikipedia:Pune|Pune]], Maharashtra.

== Early life and education ==
Prakash Divakaran was born in [[wikipedia:Kayamkulam|Kayamkulam]], [[wikipedia:Kerala|Kerala]], where he completed his schooling at CMS High School. He earned a B.A. in Malayalam from MSM College, Kerala, followed by a B.Com from MPBOU, Bhopal. He pursued an [[wikipedia:MBA|MBA]] and [[wikipedia:Doctor_of_Philosophy|Ph.D.]] in [[wikipedia:Business_administration|Business Administration]] from [[wikipedia:Madurai_Kamaraj_University|Madurai Kamaraj University]]. His continued pursuit of higher education includes an M.Com, postgraduate diplomas in International Business Operations and Supply Chain Management, an M.Phil., and a Diploma in Central Excise & Customs.

== Career ==
=== Early career ===
Dr. Divakaran began his professional career in the private sector, holding key roles in leading manufacturing and industrial firms such as:
* TEK Electromechanicals Pvt. Ltd.
* TACO Hendrickson Pvt. Ltd.
* TATA YAZAKI Pvt. Ltd.
* Minda Industries Ltd.
* Polyrub Cooper Standard Pvt. Ltd. – Deputy General Manager (Supply Chain Management)

=== Academic career ===
In 2013, Dr. Divakaran joined [[wikipedia:Himalayan_University|Himalayan University]] as a Visiting Professor. His leadership and academic excellence led to his appointment as Pro-Vice Chancellor in 2022 and later as Vice Chancellor in May 2025.

=== Entrepreneurship ===
Since 2018, Dr. Divakaran has been the Director and CEO of Infinite Global Research Conference Pvt. Ltd., a Pune-based organization dedicated to promoting academic research conferences, scholarly publications, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

== Research and publications ==
Dr. Divakaran has authored and co-authored over 100 research papers published in national and international journals. His books and research work are widely used in management and business studies.
Notable publications include:
* ''Lean Manufacturing and its Effectiveness in the Automobile Industry''
* ''Research Methodology: A Guide to Ongoing Research Scholars in Management''
* ''Supply Chain Management''
* ''International Business Management''
* ''Indian Economic Environment''
* ''Fundamentals of Research Methodology''
* ''Improving Supply Chain Management: A Sustainable Approach''
* ''Harmony Unveiled – Sree Narayana Guru’s Blueprint for World Peace and Progress'' (co-authored)

He has presented papers and delivered keynote lectures at international conferences in the [[wikipedia:United_States|United States]], [[wikipedia:United_Arab_Emirates|United Arab Emirates]], [[wikipedia:Singapore|Singapore]], [[wikipedia:China|China]], [[wikipedia:Hong_Kong|Hong Kong]], and [[wikipedia:Vietnam|Vietnam]].

== Editorial roles ==
Dr. Divakaran has served in editorial capacities for several reputed academic journals:
* Editor-in-Chief – ''International Journal of Law, Management and Social Science (IJLMSS)''
* Associate Editor – ''International Journal of Transformations in Business Management''
* Editor – ''Phoenix International Multidisciplinary Research Journal''
* Editorial Board Member – ''Vakdevatha Magazine''

== Awards and recognitions ==
Dr. Divakaran has received multiple awards acknowledging his contributions to academia and research:
* Best Literacy Worker of Alleppey District (1992)
* Indian Education Award (2019)
* International Glory Award for Best Educationalist and Research Expert (2019)
* Golden Aims Award for Excellence and Leadership in Education (2019)
* Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award for Emerging Author of the Year
* Dr. Reddy International Award for Academic Leadership

== See also ==
* [[wikipedia:Himalayan_University|Himalayan University]]
* [[wikipedia:Madurai_Kamaraj_University|Madurai Kamaraj University]]
* [[wikipedia:Higher_education_in_India|Higher education in India]]

== External links ==
* [https://www.researchgate.net ResearchGate Profile]
* [https://www.himalayanuniversity.com/ Himalayan University Official Website]
* [https://www.infiniteglobalresearch.com/ Infinite Global Research Conference Pvt. Ltd.]

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[[Category:1973 births]]
[[Category:Indian academics]]
[[Category:Indian business executives]]
[[Category:Indian authors]]
[[Category:People from Kerala]]
[[Category:University vice-chancellors in India]]
[[Category:Madurai Kamaraj University alumni]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian educators]]
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