Prof. (Dr.) Dwarika Prasad Uniyal is an academic leader, author, actor, poet and podcaster with over 30 years of experience spanning media, retail and academia.

He currently serves as the Pro Vice Chancellor and Director of RV University's Mysuru Campus and has taught at some of India's leading educational institutions, including MICA, SPJIMR, the IIMs and several other premier B-schools.

Over the course of his career, he has built extensive expertise across management education, leadership development, consumer behaviour and retail studies.

Prof. Dwarika is also the author of the bestselling book, 'Managing Retailing', and is widely recognised for his multidisciplinary approach that bridges academia, industry and creative pursuits. His diverse experiences as an educator, author and communicator provide him with unique perspectives on leadership, branding and evolving business ecosystems.