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Deputy Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange at the School of Business, Law and Society at Southampton Solent University
Dr Akash Puranik is Deputy Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange at the School of Business, Law and Society at Southampton Solent University. His work focuses on practice-led research, industry collaboration, and translating academic insight into real-world organisational impact. Akash works closely with businesses, public organisations, and entrepreneurs to develop research, consultancy, and knowledge exchange initiatives that address complex challenges.
Alongside his leadership role, he is an active researcher exploring technology, digital transformation, and the changing nature of work and education. Through collaborations with industry and academic partners, he is particularly interested in how emerging technologies such as AI can support innovation, capability building, and responsible organisational change.
Dr Akash Puranik is Deputy Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange at the School of Business, Law and Society at Southampton Solent University. His work focuses on practice-led research, industry collaboration, and translating academic insight into real-world organisational impact. Akash works closely with businesses, public organisations, and entrepreneurs to develop research, consultancy, and knowledge exchange initiatives that address complex challenges.
Alongside his leadership role, he...
