Dharini Thiruchittampalam

Dharini Thiruchittampalam is a Part-Time Lecturer in the Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and Innovation Group at UBC Sauder School of Business. She holds architecture degrees from McGill University (B.Sc. Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture) and an MBA from UBC Sauder.

Teaching focuses on innovation frameworks, sustainable business models, and social enterprise development. Courses include Innovation and Sustainability (FTMBA), Design Methods for Business Innovation (BCom), Social Entrepreneurship (BCom), and Sustainability Marketing (BCom).

Professional background integrates design thinking with business strategy, emphasizing sustainable development and community-centered solutions. Community Business Project (MBA) facilitates experiential learning with social enterprises.