CAMPUS
St. Nicholas
UNIT
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
American School of Management
POSITION
Assistant Professor of the Practice of Management
PHONE
Lakshmi Datti
She/Her/Hers
Faculty
Dr. Lakshmi Chaitanya Datti is a management scholar and educator specializing in digital transformation, organizational resilience, and Generative AI. With international academic experience and research contributions across multiple countries, she is committed to advancing knowledge in digital strategy, management education, and innovation-driven organizational development.
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Dr. Lakshmi Chaitanya Datti is a management scholar with a Ph.D. in Management from the University of Cyberjaya, Malaysia. She has several years of experience in higher education, where she teaches courses related to management, marketing analytics, and research methodology while actively mentoring students in academic research and critical thinking.
Her research focuses on digital transformation resilience at the country level, examining how nations adapt to technological disruption and develop sustainable digital ecosystems. She is particularly interested in emerging themes such as AI readiness, generative AI adoption, and national digital capability development, with a focus on comparative and cross-country perspectives.
Dr. Lakshmi’s work aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of how countries prepare for and respond to rapid technological change. By integrating insights from digital strategy, innovation policy, and data-driven research methods, her scholarship explores pathways for strengthening national digital competitiveness and long-term resilience in the evolving global digital economy.
Professional Statement
Dr. Lakshmi Chaitanya Datti’s professional work focuses on understanding how countries respond to rapid technological transformation and build resilient digital ecosystems. Her research examines digital transformation, national innovation capacity, and emerging technological shifts, with a particular emphasis on AI readiness and generative artificial intelligence at the country level.
She also contributes to regional dialogue on emerging technologies through her role as an ASEAN leader in generative AI, supporting knowledge exchange and collaboration on responsible AI development and digital transformation across ASEAN.
Research on digital transformation resilience at the country level across emerging digital economies
Cross-country studies examining national digital readiness and technological capability development
Research exploring AI readiness and generative AI adoption at the national level.
ASEAN Leader for Generative AI, contributing to regional initiatives and discussions on emerging AI technologies and digital policy
Teaching and mentoring students in research methodology and data-driven research approaches
Participation in international academic forums related to digital transformation and emerging technologies
Digital Transformation
AI Readiness and National Digital Capability
Generative Artificial Intelligence
Digital Economy and Innovation Systems
Research Methodology and Data Analysis
Cross-country Digital Development Studies
Professional Areas
Faculty Affairs and Academic Human Resources
Human Capital and Organizational Development
Applied Artificial Intelligence
Information Technology and Digital Transformation
Academic Areas
Management, Innovation, and Digital Transformation Research
Organizational Behavior
Strategic Management and Organizational Studies
Business Intelligence
International Business
Management
Program Management
Project Management
Strategic Analytics
ResearchAreas
Management, Innovation, and Digital Transformation Research
Digital Transformation
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Product Development
Strategic Management and Organizational Studies
Organizational Behavior
Assistant Professor of the Practice of Management
The American University of Science (AUS)
St. Nicholas Campus
2024 - Present
Delivered instruction to Executive MBA and MBA students in Strategic Leadership, Organizational Theory, Integrated Strategic Marketing Communications, Professional Selling, and Advanced Management Science & Business Analytics
Led the design and launch of the Online Distance Learning (ODL) Executive MBA program, expanding flexible and innovative learning opportunities for senior professionals
Represented AUS at international education fairs; delivered keynote speeches and moderated university-wide events promoting leadership, diversity, and student engagement
Contributed to academic quality assurance as an Executive MBA presentation panelist, peer observer, and mentor to students and faculty
Served as a jury member at the Smart India Hackathon 2024, supporting innovation and future-ready talent development
Enhanced student experience and strengthened institutional reputation through teaching excellence, mentorship, and strategic community engagement
Lecturer
Shiridi Sai Diploma of Engineering and Technology
2020 - 2024
Developed and delivered comprehensive course materials for diploma programs, ensuring alignment with institutional and accreditation standards
Designed engaging lectures, assignments, projects, and assessments to foster critical thinking and enhance student learning outcomes
Conducted lectures, seminars, and workshops integrating theoretical frameworks with practical, industry-relevant applications
Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to support academic excellence
Provided academic advising, mentorship, and career guidance to promote students’ academic and professional development
Contributed to curriculum development by incorporating industry practices and emerging educational trends
Collaborated with faculty to maintain program quality, consistency, and continuous improvement
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