Subramanian Iyer, an Indian American professor at University of New Mexico’s James & Gail Ellis School of Business, has been named as associate dean of the school for student experience and success.
As part of leadership changes, associate professor Nazrul Islam from Bangladesh will serve as associate dean for programs and analytics.
Iyer and Islam will collaborate with Senior Associate Dean Kathryn Jacobson and Dean Alina Chircu to make decisions that support and advance the strategic priorities and mission of Ellis, the school announced.
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A member of the Finance and Innovation Department since 2012, Iyer has played an active role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom. In addition to teaching and research, he founded and served as faculty advisor for the Lobo Investment Club.
Iyer has held several academic positions at the UNM, progressing from assistant professor to associate professor of finance and then full professor. His research and teaching have been accompanied by a focus on student engagement and academic development.
He earned an MBA in mark...