BENGALURU — Highlighting significant strides in urban sustainability and enterprise management, ISBR Business School announced the successful completion of the Final Public Viva Voce Examination of Mr. Chandra Sekhara Srinivas Nanduri (Reg. No. FPM03–2022) on September 26, 2026, at its Electronics City campus in Bengaluru. Following his defense, the Doctoral Committee recommended awarding him the Fellow in Management, an AICTE-approved doctoral-level degree.
FPM Final Public Viva Voce: Event Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Academic Programme | Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) |
| Scholar & Registration | Mr. Chandra Sekhara Srinivas Nanduri (FPM03–2022) |
| Milestone Event | Final Public Viva Voce Examination |
| Date & Venue | September 26, 2026 | ISBR Business School, Electronics City, Bengaluru |
| Research Title | Waste to Wealth: A Study on the Effectiveness of Tech-Enabled Business Models of Solid Waste Management Enterprises in Indian Metros |
| Research Guide & Chairperson | Dr. Veena Shenoy (Associate Professor & Head – SDG, ISBR Business School) |
| External Examiner | Dr. C. B. Venkata Krishna Prasad |
| Degree Recommended | Fellow in Management (AICTE-Approved Doctoral Level Degree) |
Key Highlights of the FPM Final Public Viva Voce
1. Research Scope & Key Findings
The doctoral thesis, titled “Waste to Wealth: A Study on the Effectiveness of Tech-Enabled Business Models of Solid Waste Management Enterprises in Indian Metros,” delivers an empirical evaluation of urban environmental sustainability. The study contributes to the domains of Sustainable Business Models, Solid Waste Management, Technology-Enabled Enterprises, and Sustainability by analyzing how technology integration enhances operational efficiency and commercial viability across major metropolitan centers in India.
2. Comprehensive Defense & Rigorous Evaluation
During the Viva Voce defense, Mr. Chandra Sekhara Srinivas Nanduri presented his research objectives, theoretical foundations, methodology, empirical findings, and sustainability implications. He addressed the questions, observations, and critical inputs raised by the Doctoral Committee and attendees, demonstrating strong conceptual understanding and methodological competence in circular economy frameworks.
3. Doctoral Examination Committee
The defense was evaluated by a committee of academic leaders and research faculty:
- Dr. Veena Shenoy – Chairperson & Research Guide (Associate Professor & Head – SDG, ISBR Business School)
- Dr. C. B. Venkata Krishna Prasad – External Examiner
- Dr. K. S. Anandaram – Senior Director, ISBR Business School
- Dr. M. R. Jhansi Rani – Director – Research Centre, ISBR Business School
- Dr. Anand Shankar Raja M – RAC Member 1 (Associate Professor, ISBR Business School)
- Dr. Rajani Pillai – RAC Member 2 (Associate Professor, ISBR Business School)
Recommendation for AICTE-Approved Doctoral Degree
Based on the successful Viva Voce defense and the academic quality of the research, the Doctoral Committee recommended awarding the Fellow in Management, an AICTE-approved doctoral-level degree, to Mr. Chandra Sekhara Srinivas Nanduri. This achievement reflects ISBR Business School’s commitment to advancing sustainable, tech-driven, and socially impactful research.
