Potukuchi Thryambakam
Hyderabad
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultancy Services Provider
- Providing consultancy services to various travel agencies, tourism organizations, colleges & universities in India & abroad in matters relating to tourism courses, hospitals to set up Medical Tourism centers in their premises.
- Working closely with State Tourism Corporations and Associations.
Guest Faculty in Medical Tourism and Hospitality Management
National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Ni-MSME)
Paper Setter and Chief Examiner
- For various Universities in Andhra Pradesh like Osmania University and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore and various universities in other states in Hotel Management, Travel and Tourism.
Member of Board of Studies
- Of Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore and Chaitanya P.G. College (Autonomous), Warangal in the fields of Hotel Management, Travel and Tourism.
Expert Member in the Interview Panel
- Of Viva Voce for MBA(THM) of National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (NITHM), Gacchibowli, Hyderabad.
Interview Panel Member
- Of National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management (NITHM), Hyderabad.
Visiting / Guest Faculty
- In Travel & Tourism for various Universities in India.
Member in the Preparation of CET Exam Paper
- For Lectureship in Tourism for number of States in India.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Tourism
National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management (NITHM)
01.2025 - 06.2025
- January 2025 to June 2025 worked as Subject Matter Expert (SME)- Tourism in European Funded Project SIPAS (Advancing Sustainability and Technology in Tourism, hospitality and Service goods through Strategic Industry Partnership in National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management (NITHM), Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Guest Faculty in Travel, Tourism and Hotel Management
Sikkim Global Technical University
10.2023 - 01.2025
- October 2023 – January 2025 worked as Guest Faculty in Travel, Tourism and Hotel Management in Sikkim Global Technical University, Rong, Namchi District, Sikkim, India.
Director (Academics)
Ketan’s Institute of Hospitality Management
01.2022 - 10.2023
- January 2022 – Oct, 2023, Director (Academics), Ketan’s Institute of Hospitality Management, Hyderabad (handling classes for B.Sc (Tourism & Hospitality), M.Sc (Tourism & Hospitality) and MTM (Master of Tourism Management) of Madurai Kamaraj University and MHRD, Govt. of India.
Director & Professor
Nims International Institute of Tourism & Aviation Management, Nims University Rajasthan
07.2021 - 12.2021
- July 2021 till December 2021 – Director & Professor, Nims International Institute of Tourism & Aviation Management, Nims University Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Professor – Management
AI International College
10.2020 - 07.2021
- October 2020 till JULY 2021- Professor – Management, AI International College, Mallapuram, Kerala. India.
Director (Academics)
Ketan’s Institute of Hospitality Management
12.2016 - 10.2020
- December 2016 – Oct, 2020, Director (Academics), Ketan’s Institute of Hospitality Management, Hyderabad (handling classes for B.Sc (Tourism & Hospitality), M.Sc (Tourism & Hospitality) and MTM (Master of Tourism Management) of Madurai Kamaraj University and MHRD, Govt. of India.
Overseas Specialist Lecturer in Tourism Business Management
Naresuan International College (NUIC), Naresuan University
06.2016 - 11.2016
- June, 2016 – November 30, 2016 worked as Overseas Specialist Lecturer in Tourism Business Management, Naresuan International College (NUIC), Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand, 65000.
Professor – Tourism
Aksum University
10.2014 - 05.2016
- From October 2014 till May, 2016 Worked as Professor – Tourism, Aksum University, Ethiopia.
Associate Professor & HOD – Tourism
Dr.YSR National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management
06.2013 - 05.2014
- From June, 2013, Worked as Associate Professor & HOD – Tourism, Dr.YSR National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management, Telecom Nagar, Gachibowli, Hyderabad. Till May , 2014.
Director (Academics)
Ketan’s Institute of Hospitality Management
05.2009 - 04.2013
- May, 2009- April, 2013, worked as Director (Academics) with Ketan’s Institute of Hospitality Management, Hyderabad.
Associate Professor in Tourism
Institute of Clinical Research India (ICRI)
09.2008 - 05.2009
- Sep, 2008 till May, 2009 worked as Associate Professor in Tourism with Institute of Clinical Research India (ICRI), Hyderabad with specialization on Medical Tourism.
Sr. Lecturer in Travel & Tourism
International Institute of Hotel Management
06.2001 - 07.2008
- June 2001- July, 2008 worked as Sr. Lecturer in Travel & Tourism with International Institute of Hotel Management, Hyderabad.
Education
Ph.D. - Medical Tourism - History
Dravidian University
Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, India12.2016
M.Phil - Tourism Mgmt
Madurai Kamraj University
Madurai, India01.2006
Diploma - Travel and Tourism (IATA / UFTAA)
New Standard Foundation
03.1999
Master of Tourism Management - undefined
Madurai Kamraj University
Madurai, India04.1997
B.Com - undefined
Kakatiya University
Warangal, India01.1993
Skills
- Medical Tourism – Marketing and Concepts, Principles and Practice of Management, Introduction to Tourism Management, Geographical Perspectives of Tourist Centers Abroad, Travel Geography, Air Ticketing (CRS) for IATA / UFTAA Training Courses, Organizational Behavior, Information and Communication Technology in Tourism (ICT), Marketing Management, Medical Tourism, Cultural and Historical Tourism Aspects, Hotel Management and Catering services (Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B Service & Food Production) to MBA & BBA, MTA, MSc (Tourism & Hospitality) graduates in India & abroad, and focused on various research projects on the above topics
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Languages
Telugu
Hindi
English
Tamil
French
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Y3187419
- Passport Date Of Issue: 2024-05-29
- Passport Place Of Issue: Hyderabad, India
- Passport Expiry Date: 2034-05-28
- Father's Name: Sri.P.Yagneswara Sastry
- Mother's Name: Late.Smt.P.Visalakshi
- Title: Professor in Tourism Management
- Date of Birth: 31/07/1974
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- ID Type: Passport
- ID Number: Y3187419
Spouse
Dr.I.Hema Chandrika, Associate Professor, Pedodontics, Govt.Dental College, Hyderabad
Daughter - Name
Potukuchi Rekha Ragasudha
Awards
- Golden Eagle for Prestige and Quality, 2010, Actualidad, Magazine of Tourism, Industry & Commerce, Madrid, Spain
- Glory of India Award, 2010, Bangkok, Thailand
- Siksha Bharti Puraskar, All India Achievers Foundation, New Delhi
- Mother Teresa Excellence Award, Integrated Council for Socio – Economic Progress, Thissur, Kerala
- Indian Leadership Award for Education Excellence, Indian Economic Development & Research Association, New Delhi
- Vidya Ratna Award, The Economic For Health and Educational Growth, Delhi
- Bharath Jyothi Award, IIFS, New Delhi
- Pravasi Excellence Award, Coalition of Overseas Telangana Association (COTA), Hyderabad, Telangana, India
References
- Eugenia, Boa, Assistant Director International Academic Relations, eugeniab@nu.ac.th, +6655-968526, Naresuan University International College, Senior Officer, Human Resources Management Department, Phitsanulok, Thailand, 65000
- Badri Prakash, Nagori, Former Pro – Vice Chancellor, bpnagori48@gmail.com, 98290 98077, Nims University Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
- Emani Sivanagi, Reddy, Chief Executive Officer, 98485 98446, Pleach India Foundation, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- M.K., Ganesh, LEAR SIPAS Project, & Principal I/c, mk.ganesh@nithm.ac.in, 89787 49548, National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management (NITHM), Telecom Nagar, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Awards Received
International Award “GOLDEN EAGLE FOR PRESTIGE AND QUALITY – 2010”, from Actualidad, Magazine of Tourism, Industry & Commerce, Madrid, Spain., Glory of India Award presented at Bangkok, Thailand by Former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand., Siksha Bharti Puraskar, from All India Achievers Foundation, New Delhi, Mother Teresa Excellence Award from Integrated Council for Socio – Economic Progress, Thissur, Kerala., Indian Leadership Award for Education Excellence, from Indian Economic Development & Research Association, New Delhi, Vidya Ratna Award from The Economic For Health and Educational Growth, Delhi., Bharath Jyothi Award, from IIFS, New Delhi., Pravasi Excellence Award from Coalition of Overseas Telangana Association (COTA), Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Timeline
Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Tourism
National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management (NITHM)
01.2025 - 06.2025
Guest Faculty in Travel, Tourism and Hotel Management
Sikkim Global Technical University
10.2023 - 01.2025
Director (Academics)
Ketan’s Institute of Hospitality Management
01.2022 - 10.2023
Director & Professor
Nims International Institute of Tourism & Aviation Management, Nims University Rajasthan
07.2021 - 12.2021
Professor – Management
AI International College
10.2020 - 07.2021
Director (Academics)
Ketan’s Institute of Hospitality Management
12.2016 - 10.2020
Overseas Specialist Lecturer in Tourism Business Management
Naresuan International College (NUIC), Naresuan University
06.2016 - 11.2016
Professor – Tourism
Aksum University
10.2014 - 05.2016
Associate Professor & HOD – Tourism
Dr.YSR National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management
06.2013 - 05.2014
Director (Academics)
Ketan’s Institute of Hospitality Management
05.2009 - 04.2013
Associate Professor in Tourism
Institute of Clinical Research India (ICRI)
09.2008 - 05.2009
Sr. Lecturer in Travel & Tourism
International Institute of Hotel Management
06.2001 - 07.2008
Consultancy Services Provider
Guest Faculty in Medical Tourism and Hospitality Management
National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Ni-MSME)
Paper Setter and Chief Examiner
Member of Board of Studies
Expert Member in the Interview Panel
Interview Panel Member
Visiting / Guest Faculty
Member in the Preparation of CET Exam Paper
M.Phil - Tourism Mgmt
Madurai Kamraj University
Diploma - Travel and Tourism (IATA / UFTAA)
New Standard Foundation
Master of Tourism Management - undefined
Madurai Kamraj University
B.Com - undefined
Kakatiya University
Ph.D. - Medical Tourism - History
Dravidian University