Dr Santhi Narayanan is an associate Professor at Sharda School of Business Studies and currently serves as the Associate Dean, Student Welfare, Sharda University.

With a strong foundation in law and academia, she began her career practicing law before the Supreme Court of India, bringing extensive legal expertise to her teaching and research. Over her 17 years of experience in teaching postgraduate and undergraduate courses, she has specialized in business, corporate, and industrial law. As a teacher, she has embraced innovative pedagogies such as flipped classrooms, interactive learning, and transparent learning assignments to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Dr Narayanan holds a Masters degree in Business Administration, a law degree (LLB), and diplomas in Labour Law, Corporate Law, and Personnel Management. She also earned a PhD in Human Resource Management, reflecting her interdisciplinary academic excellence.

In her administrative roles within the School of Business Studies, she has held various leadership roles including Associate Dean of the School, Program Coordinator - PG Programs, Principal Program Coordinator, Program Director for Undergraduate Programs and Chairperson of the Student Affairs Welfare Committee of the School. These roles involved overseeing curriculum development, student engagement, and academic administration. At the university level, she is managing several key profiles, including Nodal Officer for the Online Student Grievance Redressal Portal, Member of the Internal Complaints Committee, faculty coordinator of the Diversity Club, NSS Coordinator, and Member of the Mentoring Cell.

Dr Narayanan has published chapters indexed in Scopus, authored case studies, and edited a book. She has also delivered expert lectures at various institutions and conducted teacher training programs in Shillong. She has developed and delivered e-content for SWAYAM and completed multiple MOOC certifications through NPTEL. To stay at the forefront of educational advancements, she has attended numerous Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), continuously updating her knowledge in the evolving teaching-learning landscape. Additionally, Dr Narayanan served as an industry mentor for the Industry-linked learning program at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Schools of Specialized Excellence under the Delhi Government.