Krishna Kumar Balaraman works Strategy Management and Public Policy area. Krishna earned his Ph.D. from IIT Madras, focusing on strategic foresight and alliances. He also holds an MBA (PGSEM) from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, a Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights from the National Law School of India University, and is a B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Madras. Before transitioning to academia, Dr. Balaraman has over two decades of international leadership experience in developing products and solutions in advanced technologies.

His research and teaching interests encompass strategic and technology foresight, Institutions, microfoundations of strategic capabilities, AI strategies, governance, public policy, international business, entrepreneurship, behavioral strategy, and Indian Knowledge System. He regularly presents papers in international conferences such as Strategic Management Society (SMS) and Academy of International Business (AIB) conferences. He is an invited speaker and trainer at various institutions such as IIM Bangalore, NCGG, CDTI, OPSA, RIS, CSIR-NIScPR, IIM Shillong etc. He also publishes thought pieces in the popular press. He has been in Editorial Review Board of IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management.

He is currently Associate Professor at IFMR GSB, Krea University. He has been the head of the School of Management and Entrepreneurship (SME) and the Center for Technology Foresight and policy (CTFP) at IIT Jodhpur. He was an affiliate faculty with IIT Jodhpur’s School of AI and Data Science (SAIDE) and the Center for Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Development (CETSD).

Krishna is constantly seeking curious and brilliant minds to collaborate with.

My ongoing research and interest span the following topics and their intersections. I use mixed methods research approach, and use qualitative and quantitative research methods along with evolving trends using ML and AI.

• Strategic and Technology Foresight
• Institutions
• Microfoundations of strategic capabilities
• AI strategies
• Governance
• public policy
• international business
• entrepreneurship
• behavioral strategy
• Sustainability and SDG
• Indian Knowledge System
• Knowledge Transfer and Preservation in Traditional Arts and Crafts

Refereed Journal Publications

• Balaraman, K. K., & Sundarraj, R. P. (2019). Exploring an Extension to the Foresight Measure: A Mixed-Mode Study of Individual Managerial Employees, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, doi: 10.1109/TEM.2019.2919120
• Ganuthula, V. R. R., & Balaraman, K. K. (2025). Artificial intelligence quotient framework for measuring human collaboration with artificial intelligence. Discover Artificial Intelligence, 5(1), 1-16. (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s44163-025-00516-1)

Refereed Sections in Books

• Balaraman, K. K., & Rose, E. L. (2024). A Microfoundational Framework of Institutions: Knowledge Transfer in Traditional Crafts for Sustainable Economic Growth. International Business and SDG 8: Exploring the Relationship between IB and Society (pp. 263-280). Palgrave Macmillan, 978-3-031-46801-8 in the book series The Academy of International Business, Springer Nature Switzerland. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-46802-5_13
• Raghunath, S., & Balaraman, K. K. (2017). Emerging-Market Born Globals: The Influence of Product-Related Factors on Internationalization Mode in the Indian Apparel Industry. International Business Strategy(pp. 193-213). Editors: S. Raghunath and Elizabeth L. Rose, Palgrave Macmillan UK, doi:10.1057/978-1-137-54468-1_9
• Krishnamurthy, V & Balaraman, K.K., Fee Plaza LLP – Part A & B (Upcoming) Context-inspired Entrepreneurship Cases from India, Springer Nature Sustainable Development Goals book series – Scopus-indexed; Editors: Ashish Galande, Elizabeth Rose, Sreevas Sahasranamam (soft launch of the edited book on June 11th, 10 am.)

Refereed Proceedings

• Balaraman, K. K., & Sundarraj, R. P. (2017). Individual Foresight Capability in Organizations: Role of Information Acquisition. IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Conference (TEMSCON), 2017 IEEE(pp. 318-323), doi:1109/temscon.2017.7998396
• Venkateswaran, N., et al. (B. Krishna Kumar). (1991, January). A special purpose silicon compiler for designing supercomputing VLSI systems. In Idaho Univ., The 1991 3rd NASA Symposium on VLSI Design. (13.1.1-13.1.15) October 30-31, 1991 (https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/19940013864/downloads/19940013864.pdf)

Journal Publications in Pre-Print

• Ganuthula, V. R. R., & Balaraman, K. K. (2025). Artificial Intelligence Quotient (AIQ): A novel framework for measuring human-AI collaboration [Preprint]. arXiv. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2503.16438
• Ganuthula, V. R. R., & Balaraman, K. K. (2025). The paradox of professional input: How expert collaboration with AI systems shapes their future value. [Preprint]. arXiv. https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.12654
• Ganuthula, V. R. R., Balaraman, K. K., & Vohra, N. (2025). Hedonic adaptation in the age of AI: A perspective on diminishing satisfaction returns in technology adoption [Preprint]. arXiv. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2503.08074
• Ganuthula, V. R. R., & Balaraman, K. K. (2025). Skill-based labor market polarization in the age of AI: A comparative analysis of India and the United States https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.15809
• Ganuthula, V. R. R., & Balaraman, K. K. (2025). The Nexus of Money and Political Legitimacy: A Comparative Analysis of Democracies and Non-Democracies. [Preprint]. arXiv. https://arxiv.org/pdf/2505.09128
• Ganuthula, V. R. R., & Balaraman, K. K. (2025). The Triad of Modern Democracies: Money, Identity, and Information in Shaping Power and Legitimacy. [Preprint]. arXiv. https://arxiv.org/pdf/2505.09124
• Ganuthula, V. R. R., & Balaraman, K. K. (2025). The Endurance of Identity-Based Voting: Evidence from the United States and Comparative Democracies. [Preprint]. arXiv. https://arxiv.org/pdf/2502.16524
• Ganuthula, V. R. R., & Balaraman, K. K. (2025). Democracy’s tribal core: Electoral competition, institutions, and networks entrench identity politics , SSRN ,

https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/Delivery.cfm/5150047.pdf?abstractid=5150047&mirid=1

Journal Submissions under Review

• India as a Geostrategic GVC hub in South Asia – An Automotive Industry View (co-author, R&R)
• The Paradox of Professional Input: How Expert Collaboration with AI Systems Shapes Their Future Value. (co-author, R&R, Submitted 2025)
• Hedonic adaptation in the age of AI: A perspective on diminishing satisfaction returns in technology adoption. (co-author, Under Review)

Other Publications

• Ganuthula, V. R. R., & Balaraman, K. K. (2025). From pyramids to hourglasses: how AI can change Indian workplaces – Published – May 19, 2025 08:30 am IST – In The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/from-pyramids-to-hourglasses-how-ai-can-change-indian-workplaces/article69590634.ece (with
• Ganuthula, V. R. R., & Balaraman, K. K. (2025). AI reshaping Indian education for the future – April 15, 2025 at 07:03 PM. – The Hindu Businessline https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/ai-reshaping-indian-education-for-the-future/article69452925.ece
• Balaraman, K. K (2024) Technology Foresight – A Necessary Capability to Achieve India’s Goals – OPSA Vigyan Dhara Newsletter – Technology Foresight Edition, September, 2024, p33-35

(https://psa.gov.in/CMS/web/sites/default/files/psa_custom_files/VIGYAN%20DHARA%20%284%29.pdf )

• K. Roy, G. S. Toteja, Sushmita Jha, and Krishnakumar Balaraman (Balaraman, K. K) (2023). Innovation Ecosystem at IIT Jodhpur, TechScape: The Science, Technology and Education Journal of IIT Jodhpur, 4(1), 97-109. ISSN No. 2583-9624 (Online)

(https://iitj.ac.in/techscape/vol04/issue01/commemorating_iitj/innovation_ecosystem/innovation_ecosystem.pdf)

• Balaraman, K. K (2021). Microfoundations of Foresight. TechScape: The Science, Technology and Education Journal of IIT Jodhpur, 2(1), 22-24. ISSN No. 2583-9624 (Online)

(https://iitj.ac.in/techscape/vol02/issue01/research_snippets//Microfoundations_of_Foresight/res_snippets4.pdf)

PRESENTATIONS AT CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS

Papers Presented at Refereed Conferences with Proceedings

• Balaraman, K. K., & Sundarraj, R. P., Individual Foresight Capability in Organizations: Role of Information Acquisition, IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Conference – TEMSCON 2017, Santa Clara, June 2017.
• Singh, S, & Balaraman, K. K., Natural Environment: A stakeholder and an ex-ante organizational responsibility ICMR 2023, 16-18 Nov, IIT Madras (Proceedings with Abstract)
• Mishra, S & Balaraman, K.K., Corporate Foresight: Window of Opportunities for Sustainable Development Goals – 2^nd Prism Conference, IIM Nagpur, November 17-19, 2022. (Proceedings with Abstract)
• Hariharan Thangatur Sukumar, Jayakrishna Singu, S Navaneetha Krishnan and Krishna Kumar Balaraman, Assessing Environmental Impacts of PSS Business Models from a life cycle perspective: A Morphological Approach, 37th ANZAM Conference hosted by: Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management 3-5 December 2024, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia (Proceedings with Abstract)

Papers Presented at Refereed Conferences without Proceedings

• Balaraman, K.K., & Krishnamurthy, V, Unified Payments Interface? Aligning Private Incentives and Public Objectives in Addressing Finance Grand Challenges, Strategic Management Society (SMS) Annual Conference, San Francisco, 2025 – Paper nominated for the SMS 2025 Annual Conference Responsible Research Paper Prize
• Singh, S, & Balaraman, K.K., Anticipatory Governance for International Resilience – An exploratory framework, Academy of International Business Annual Conference 2025
• Singh, S, & Balaraman, K. K., Foresight for environmentally sustainable organization: TMT, Anticipation and Governance, Track: ESG Strategies & Corporate Governance, Strategic Management Forum (SMF) Convention 2024, 5-7 Dec 2024, IIM Mumbai.
• Mishra, S & Balaraman, K.K., Stakeholder Centric Sustainability: Foresight-Driven Corporate Governance for Environmental Sustainability, ICMR 2023, 16-18 Nov, IIT Madras
• Balaraman, K. K., & Sundarraj, R. P., Exploring Foresight Influence on Alliance Management by MNEs, AIB-SOUTH ASIA CONFERENCE 2023, January 2023, JGU, Sonepat
• Balaraman, K. K. & Rose, E. Microfoundational Framework of Institutions: Knowledge Transfer in Traditional Crafts Industry, Strategic Management Society (SMS) Annual Conference, London, September 2022; Paper nominated for the SMS 2022 Annual Conference Responsible Research Paper Prize -Strategic Management Society (SMS) 2022 Conference Paper
• Balaraman, K. K., & Sundarraj, R. P., Microfoundations of Foresight Capability in Organizations: Role of Integrative Methods and Instrumental Leadership, Strategic Management Society (SMS) Annual Conference, Minneapolis, October 2019.
• Balaraman, K. K., & Parthasarathy, S., The Influence of Foresight on International Attention of Firms: An Exploratory Study of Indian EMNEs, Academy of International Business (AIB) – India Chapter Annual Conference, Hyderabad, April 2019.
• Balaraman, K. K., Role of Integrative Mechanism in Developing Employee Foresight: A Mixed Mode Study, Strategic Management Society (SMS) Special Conference, Hyderabad, December 2018.
• Balaraman, K. K., Influence of Organizational Foresight on Alliance Management Capability: An Exploratory Study, Strategic Management Society (SMS) Annual Conference, Houston, October 2017.
• Balaraman, K. K., & Raghunath S., Use of Social Capital by Boundary Spanners in Information Technology Outsourcing: An Emerging Economy Perspective, Academy of International Business (AIB)- India Chapter Annual Conference, Pune, April, 2017.
• Balaraman, K. K., Madhu Das, Raghunath S. , & Kambla V., Understanding Boundary Spanning in Information Technology Outsourcing: An Emerging Economy Perspective, Academy of International Business (AIB) Annual Conference, New Orleans, June 2016.
• Balaraman, K. K., & Sundarraj, R. P., Sensing, Seizing, Transforming: Theoretical Perspective of Corporate Foresight in Strategic Alliances in India, The 4th Biennial Indian Academy of Management Conference 2015, Noida, December 2015.
• Raghunath, S., & Balaraman, K. K., Emerging Market Born Globals: The Influence of Product Related Factors on the Internationalization Mode of the Indian Apparel Industry, Strategic Management Society (SMS) Annual Conference, Madrid, September 2014.
• Raghunath, S., & Balaraman, K. K, The Influence of Product Related Factors on the Internationalisation Modes of Indian Born Globals: The Case of the Indian Apparel Industry, Academy of International Business (AIB) – India Chapter Annual Conference, Bangalore, April 2013.

Accepted Conference Papers

• Ganuthula, Venkat Ram Reddy; Balaraman, K.K., The Hourglass Revolution: A Comparative Analysis of AI’s Impact on Organizational Structures in Developed and Emerging Markets, Academy of International Business Annual Conference 2025
• Singh, S, & Balaraman, K. K., TMT Foresight Capability and Anticipatory governance- Influence on Environmental Sustainability” for Poster Presentation at the India Strategy Conference 2024 – Track Environment, Society and Governance (ESG) and Non-Market Strategy
• Singh, S, & Balaraman, K. K., Corporate Governance for Natural Environment: Stewardship with a long-term orientation, Strategic Management Forum (SMF) Convention 2023, 18-20 Dec, IIM Tiruchirappalli.
• Mishra, S & Balaraman, K.K., Corporate Governance for Environmental Sustainability: Insight and Foresight, 25th Annual Convention of Strategic Management Forum (SMF), December 18-20, 2023, IIM Tiruchirappalli.
• Mishra, S & Balaraman, K.K., Role of Foresight-driven Corporate Governance and Collaborative Ecosystem for sustainability, India Strategy Conference 2023, 14th-17th December 2023, jointly organized by IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, ISB Hyderabad, and CII CSO Forum, Venue: IIM Bangalore, December 18 2023, room N202 starting from 8:30 AM (Abstract published in ISC 2023 Handbook)

Teaching:

Master Level– Strategy Formulation, Strategy Execution, Business Models for Digital Economies, Technology Foresight and Strategies, Strategic Decision Making; Public Policy and Strategy; Co-Taught – Business History, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Business, Technology Leadership

UG Level- Understanding India – I, Understanding India – II, Strategy Formulation, Strategy execution; Co-Taught –  IPR & Legal Issues for Startups, Engineering Design – I (Design Thinking); 

Doctoral Level – Understanding and Managing Strategy, Topics in Strategy; Topics in Entrepreneurship

Doctoral Comprehensive Exam – Essentials of Management, Business Models for Evolving Technologies, Competitive Intelligence and Technology Foresight;

Other Programs – AI Strategy, AI for Governance, AI for Education), Strategic Foresight and Methods, Technology Foresight, Entrepreneurship Development Program, Foresight in R&D Governance, Scenario Building Workshop, Cybersecurity in Digital Public Infrastructure workshop