Name : Dr. Durga Prasad
Qualification : MBA, MPhil, PhD, APSET
Designation : Senior Lecturer, Head of the School-Business and Management
Dr. Durga Prasad Repakula is currently serving as the Senior Lecturer and Head of the School of Business and Management at IBS University. With over 17 years of academic and research experience, he has made significant contributions to higher education through teaching, research, and academic leadership. Dr. Prasad has published 28 research papers in national and international journals, conferences, and seminars. He has contributed to four patents and authored the book Principles of Human Resource Management. His primary teaching and research interests lie in General Management, Human Resource Management, and Entrepreneurship. Prior to his tenure at IBS University, he worked as an Assistant Professor at the School of Business and Economics, Adigrat University, Ethiopia, for four years.
Dr. Prasad holds active memberships in professional bodies such as the Hyderabad Management Association and the National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN). During his academic career in India, he coordinated several academic and accreditation-related activities, including roles NBA, NAAC, UGC, AICTE and JNTUH and was a member of the MBA program development committee at Adigrat University in 2014. At IBS University, he led as the Student Entrepreneurship Program (StEP) Coordinator from 2022 to 2024. In recognition of his mentorship in entrepreneurship, he was awarded the Best Entrepreneur Mentorship Award for 2024–2025 by Thozhil Valarchi Publication, Chennai, India. Dr. Prasad is also an active reviewer for reputed journals including the International Journal of Social Sciences and Commerce (IJSSC), Asian Journal of Economics, Finance and Management (AJEFM), and the Journal of Corporate Finance Management and Banking System (JCFMBS).
Name: Dr. Promise Zvavahera
Qualification : Ph.D., MBA, Msc Dev Studies, BBM & IT
Designation : Senior Lecturer, Head- Research
Promise Zvavahera is currently the Head of Research and Senior Lecturer at IBSUniversity, as well as an Adjunct Lecturer at Southern Cross University. He holds a PhD in Business Administration, an MBA, an MSc in Development Studies, a Bachelor of Business Management and Information Technology (Honors), a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education, a Certificate in PhD Supervision, and a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management, along with several business-related certificates. An accomplished academic leader, researcher, and educator, Promise brings extensive experience across the higher education, government, and private sectors. He has a proven track record in securing research funding, publishing in reputable journals, and leading initiatives in postgraduate policy formulation, academic programme administration, and student success. Passionate about fostering academic excellence, he is committed to promoting innovation and creating an inclusive environment for student entrepreneurship.
Promise also has a strong foundation in fiscal management, office administration, and ethical governance, which enhances his leadership capabilities. He is a Full Member of the Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe (IPMZ).In addition to his academic work, Promise serves as a Board Member for The Southern Alliance for Indigenous Resources (SAFIRE), a Zimbabwean non-governmental organization established in 1994. SAFIRE focuses on empowering rural communities through the sustainable utilisation of natural resources to drive economic development. His research interests span several areas, including higher education leadership, agritourism, socio-economic transformation in developing economies, gender and knowledge production, tourism destination branding, human resources management, and sustainable community involvement.
Name : Mrs. Abinaya Nagamuthu
Qualification : B.Sc., (Statistics) M.Sc., (Statistics) M.Phil., (Statistics) PGDIT&D
Designation : Senior Lecturer, School of business and Management
Mrs. Abinaya Nagamuthu is a Senior Lecturer at IBSUniversity’s School of Business and Management Specialized in Statistics. She holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Master of Philosophy in Statistics, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive Training and Development. With over eight years of teaching experience, she has published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals and participated in more than 20 international conferences and workshops. Her research interests include Bayesian statistics, big data analytics, and econometrics.
At IBSUniversity, Mrs. Nagamuthu has been involved in a government-funded research project approved by the PNG Science and Technology Secretariat, focusing on the future of tertiary education in Papua New Guinea. In 2023, she completed a certified short course in university leadership funded by the Australian Awards. She also serves as the coordinator for the Business Entrepreneurship School Association (BESA) and has organized both national and international conferences at IBSUniversity.
Prior to her current role, she was an Assistant Professor at K.S.R. College of Arts and Science in India, where she contributed to organizing an ICMR-funded international conference as a member of the Research and Development team. Mrs. Nagamuthu is an active member of the International Indian Statistical Association (IISA). Her teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking, applied problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making.
Name : Ms. Harika Repakula
Qualification : BCom (General), MBA (Major in Finance and Systems), (PhD)
Designation : Lecturer, School of Business and Management
Ms. Harika Repakula is a Lecturer at IBSUniversity, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, with over 14 years of academic and industry experience. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Management and specializes in Financial Management, Managerial Economics, International Business, and Portfolio Management. She has published seven research papers in UGC-indexed journals, covering topics such as portfolio risk optimization, financial statement analysis, and dividend policy impacts. Ms. Harika has presented papers at five national and international seminars, addressing subjects like Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Papua New Guinea and the role of women entrepreneurs. She has also contributed as a reviewer for academic journals and served on various committees at IBS University. At IBSU, she plays a leadership role by coordinating the Student Entrepreneurship Program (StEP) 2025 and delivering lectures across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. She has guided over 150 student projects and contributed extensively to curriculum development for business management courses. Before joining IBS University, she served as an Assistant Professor at Malla Reddy Engineering College for Women, Malla Reddy Institute of Engineering & Technology, and C. Malla Reddy Institute of Management in India. During her tenure, she played key roles in NBA and NAAC accreditation processes and worked as a Counsellor, supporting students’ academic and personal growth. Recognized for her commitment to student mentorship and academic leadership, Ms. Harika continues to be a driving force in shaping future business leaders.
Name : Dr. Dhanakpackiam Kuppusamy
Qualification : M.T.T.M., M.Phil., M.A., Ph.D.
Designation : Senior Lecturer in School of Business and Management
Dr. Dhanakpackiam Kuppusamy currently working as a senior lecturer in School of Business and Management, IBSUniversity, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. A committed as a senior lecturer with over 14 years in academic and 4 years in research experience in Mother Teresa Women’s University Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India. Leading Institute of Business Studies (IBS) now deserved University Status and also affiliated with Southern Cross University, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. She developed course materials in online for Kumul Training Institute (KTI), Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Dr. Dhanakpackiam Kuppusamy published thirteen text books in the area of Tourism, Management, Hospitality Industry and Information Technology. Nine papers are published in various peer review journals. Dr. Dhanakpackiam Kuppusamy presented six papers in National and International conference. She attended eight workshop and two Faculty Development Program (FDP) in Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, India. She completed seven research projects for Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC). Her Ph.D. and M. Phil. degree in tourism management were awarded as highly commented from National and International Universities. She obtained award for Excellence in Teaching in Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, India. She is member of Senthalir Human Development Trust, Tamil Nadu, India. She served as a board of studies member in Mother Teresa Women’s University for curriculum designing and development. She also completed two women empowerment research projects for women studies in Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, India.
Name : Mr. Arnold Harriman
Qualification : BSc. (Fe), BSc, (Me), BEd, BBM, MBLM, MHM
Designation : Senior Lecturer – School of Business and Management
Mr. Harriman is currently working as a Senior Lecturer in School of Business and Management at IBSUniversity, he obtained a number of bachelor’s degrees including Education, Mechanical Engineering from leading universities in PNG and Bachelor of Science Facilities Engineering in USA. Mr. Harriman also obtained a Bachelor Degree in Business Management, a Masters in Human Resource Management and a Masters in Business Leadership and Management from Curtin University Technology-Perth, WA.
Mr. Harriman has over 25 years of corporate level strategic management experiences with world-class oil & gas companies in overseas and mining and the electricity company in PNG. From 2013 to 2017 Mr. Harriman was executive general manager human resources for PNG Power Limited – a position he well served. And from 2018 to 2023 worked for Divine Word University as academic/lecturer for 10 years teaching under-graduate and post-graduate courses at DWU-Port Moresby Campus before joining up with IBS University’s School of Business Management on February 8th of 2024 as Senior Academic.
Name : Ms. Delan Simari Anthon
Qualification : PGDE (Major in Commerce), Bachelor in Tourism Management, (MBA)
Designation : Assistant Lecturer-School of Business and Management
Ms. Delan is currently working as a Assistant Lecturer in School of Business and Management at IBSUniversity, Anthon is currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Sunshine Coast in Australia, building upon her extensive experience in higher education. Serving as a dedicated Lecturer within the School of Business and Management, she brings over a decade of valuable teaching experience in Papua New Guinea. Her key areas of expertise in both teaching and research lie in the dynamic fields of Business and Tourism. Ms. Anthon is a proud member of the US International Exchange Alumni, reflecting her engagement in global academic networks. Demonstrating a strong commitment to professional development and knowledge sharing, she actively participates in various trainings and workshops both internationally and within Papua New Guinea, enriching her pedagogical approaches and subject matter expertise. Her contributions underscore her dedication to fostering the next generation of business and tourism professionals.
