Dr. Arun Vijay Subbarayalu

Assistant Professor of Business Administration

Department of Business Administration

College of Education, Administrative, and Technical Sciences


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     Dr. Arun Vijay Subbarayalu has been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration and as Head of Quality Unit in the Center for Quality Assurance & Strategic Planning of Arabian Gulf University (AGU), Kingdom of Bahrain since September 2025. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia, for over 16 years. He has taught courses in Human Resources Management, Organizational Behavior, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Healthcare Management, Research Methodology, and Risk Management courses for graduate students. He has supervised over fifteen graduation projects and served as a co-supervisor for PhD students’ dissertations. He has published over 100 research papers, 76 of which are indexed in Scopus. He authored eight book chapters; all are indexed in Scopus. He served as an external reviewer for the National Centre for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA) to help accredit academic programs and institutions.

Academic Background
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration – Human Resources Management in Healthcare, Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU) India, 2011–2015.
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physiotherapy – Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University, Coimbatore Campus, India, 2008–2011.
  • Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Hospital Administration – Healthcare Administration, Alagappa University, Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi, India 2008.
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Quality and Human Resources Management in Healthcare, University of Madras, India 2003–2006 (First Class).
  • Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in Sports Physiotherapy, Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) India, 1999–2001.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy, Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) India, 1993–1997.
Research Interests
Selected Publications
  1. Development and validation of a tool to explore the perspectives of the health sciences faculty towards blended learning. Smart Learning Environments, 12(1), 31, 2025.
  2. Streamlined digital students' feedback management in higher education: A sustainable approach. Higher Education and Quality Assurance Practices, pp.  335–363, 2025.
  3. Leadership Perspectives on Talent Management in Saudi Universities:  Challenges and Success Factors. Insights into International Higher Education Leadership and the Skills Gap, pp. 273–300, 2024.
  4. A Review of the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 13(6), 951, 2023.
  5. Branding Higher Education Institutions: Challenges and Potential Strategies.  International Journal of Education Economics and Development, 13(1), pp. 58–75, 2022.