Dr. Gundupagi Manjunath is presently working as Professor & Principal, in Bheemi Reddy Institute of Management Science, Adoni – 518301. Alumni and University first rank holder in MBA from Sri Krishnadevaraya University.Worked with the companies like Indiainfoline, Thomson Reuters and Axisbuildzone. 15 years served the education sector in various academic roles. He is also the managing editor and reviewer for various National and International journals. Published nine edited volumes on various contemporary issues. He has publications in National & International Journals also presented papers in International & National conferences. Acting as Member of the Board of Advisors for International Organization for Educational Development. Certified trainer of the trainers and certified teacher trainer from Government of India. Finance expert in AICTE SLA Project, evaluator for AICTE Hackathons and adjudicate examiner for Bharathiyar University. Delivered his expertise in various FDPs and conferences on stock markets, digital teaching, higher education, quality indicators for teachers. He has designed logos and corporate manuals for various organizations. He is working as a part- time journalist for Education Charter (An International Magazine). He is also an active member in the various recognized research forums. Financial inclusion, Microfinance, Digital finance, Urban Poverty, Educational Technology and Green Marketing are his research areas.