Amar Dev Amar

A. D. Amar (Amar Dev Amar) is a Professor of Management at Seton Hall University’s Stillman School of Business. He holds advanced degrees including a Ph.D. in Business from The City University of New York. His academic career spans over three decades, with roles at institutions such as Punjab Engineering College, Westminster Business School (UK), and Warsaw School of Economics. Specializing in knowledge organizations, leadership, and ancient wisdom integration, he has authored over 130 publications and contributed to journals like Harvard Business Review and European Journal of Innovation Management.

Education:

• B.Sc. (Production Engineering), Punjab Engineering College
• M.S. (Industrial & Management Engineering), Montana State University
• MBA (Operations Management), Baruch College
• Ph.D. (Business), City University of New York

Research Interests: Dr. Amar focuses on merging modern management practices with timeless philosophies like the Bhagavad Gita. Key areas include knowledge worker productivity, innovation management, and corporate governance. He emphasizes adapting ancient wisdom to contemporary leadership challenges and has pioneered courses like Managing Knowledge Workers and Doing Business in India.

Professional Contributions:

• Editor-in-Chief of the Mid-Atlantic Journal of Business for 12 years
• Member of editorial boards for European Journal of Innovation Management and others
• Recipient of the 2013 Carolyn Dexter Award and 2010 NJBIA Bright Idea Award

Awards:

• Professor of the Year (Indian American Republican Committee, 2017)
• Best Paper Awards (Academy of Management, 2013 & 2014)
• MSR Best Symposium Proposal Award (2019)

Advising & Mentorship: While specific student names aren’t listed, his courses and publications reflect extensive mentorship in knowledge management and organizational leadership. He has advised on research projects related to innovation, corporate governance, and global business strategies.

Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary initiatives integrating AI, mindfulness, and ancient philosophies. Collaborates with institutions globally, including the Global Research Foundation for Corporate Governance and the Oxford Center for Hindu Studies.