Ankit Agarwal

Ankit Agarwal is a Lecturer and Course Coordinator at the Adelaide Business School, University of Adelaide, within the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law, and Economics. He holds a PhD (2021) and multiple advanced degrees in Management, Computer Systems, and Business Research. His academic roles include coordinating undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as Managing Organisations and People and People & Organisation in the MBA-Emerging Leaders program.

Dr. Agarwal’s research focuses on reflexive teaching methodologies, creative writing approaches to scholarly communication, family business dynamics, psychological safety, and the role of ego in decision-making. He has published in outlets like the Journal of Business Ethics and the Journal of Qualitative Research in Organisations & Management, with ongoing projects including a comic book series exploring academic themes.

• Teaching Excellence: Awarded the Executive Dean’s 'Excellence in Teaching Award' (2017) and Student-Led Teaching Award (2019).
• Professional Background: 18+ years of industry experience across sectors like IT, Sales, and Education in Australia, India, Ireland, the UK, and the US.
• Community Engagement: Mentors in the Wirltu Yarlu Aboriginal Education Program and volunteers with the Global IQ Connect Program.

His career spans interdisciplinary interests, blending academic research with creative storytelling and practical pedagogy to make complex concepts accessible to learners. Current projects emphasize dialogical approaches to scholarship and translating qualitative research findings into engaging formats.