Dr. Sunil Kumar: Economist, Academic and Author

Dr. Sunil Kumar is an academic, economist and author with over two decades of experience in teaching economics and management. He currently serves as Dean Academics at the International Institute of Technology, Design and Management (IITDM), Visakhapatnam, and has held academic positions in India and internationally.
on Sep 17, 2026

Dr. Sunil Kumar is Dean Academics at the International Institute of Technology, Design and Management (IITDM), Visakhapatnam, with an academic career spanning more than two decades in economics and management. His teaching and academic experience includes serving as Professor at Alliance University, Bangalore, and as International Visiting Professor at the Financial University of Russia, Moscow.

Dr. Sunil Kumar holds a Ph.D. and D.Litt. in Economics, along with a DBA. His academic work reflects his engagement with economics, management and contemporary business subjects. Alongside teaching and research, he has contributed to international academic literature through 38 international journal papers.

As an author, Dr. Sunil Kumar has written five books, including Why You Bought That and International Business in the Digital Era. His books explore subjects connected with consumer behaviour, international business and the changing dynamics of business in the digital age.

His professional contributions also include four patents and more than two dozen national and international awards. His expertise and commentary have extended beyond academic circles, with his views and work appearing in publications such as India Today, The Indian Express and Business Standard.

Through his roles in academia, research and authorship, Dr. Sunil Kumar combines his experience in economics and management with an interest in contemporary business and digital-era subjects. His work is relevant to students, academics, professionals and readers interested in economics, management and international business.

His books are available on Amazon.