Dr. Lakshmi Balachandran Nair is an Assistant Professor. Her work focuses on qualitative management research, emphasizing rigor, transparency, ethics, and impact, as well as business ethics. She has published extensively in academic journals and has authored case studies, book chapters, and a book.

She has taught at various universities across Europe and India at Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. levels, mentoring Ph.D. candidates and organizing international research events. Recognized for her contributions, she has received multiple awards and research grants.

She was an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University and a Ph.D. candidate at Università della Svizzera italiana, with visiting positions at universities in Germany, Finland, and Switzerland.