Dr. K. Ilangovan is an accomplished academician and researcher currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of International Business at Pondicherry University’s School of Management, a position he has held since May 2023. With over four years of teaching experience in Finance, Marketing, and Logistics management, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his role.

He holds a Ph.D. in Management (International Business) and an LL.M in Corporate and Securities Law from Pondicherry University. His academic credentials also include an M.Com, a Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Psychology, an MBA in Finance and Marketing, and a BBA, reflecting his multidisciplinary expertise.

Specializing in Financial Services, particularly health insurance, he was awarded an ICSSR-funded research project (2024-25) worth Rs. 9,90,000 to study water quality improvements under the Jal Jeevan Mission. His innovative contributions include an Indian Patent for a “Real-Time Data Aggregation Device,” granted in April 2024. He has published extensively on topics such as sustainable tourism, women entrepreneurship, and health insurance, earning recognition like the Best Paper Award.

An active participant in academic discourse, he has presented papers at national and international conferences on financial literacy, e-business strategies, and hospitality services. His dedication to academia and research, combined with his diverse qualifications, makes him a distinguished contributor to the fields of international business and management.