J C Edison

About J C Edison

Over 28 years of experience as Professor in Construction Management sector in the area of Economics. Joined NICMAR in 1995. Worked as Registrar, Deputy Director and currently as Dean (for the last one-and-half decades) in NICMAR. In fact, joined NICMAR in August 1995 and a registered consulting professional of ADB. Ranked construction firms for giving award by Construction World magazine for almost a decade. Developed methodology for ranking infrastructure projects for CNBC TV18 INFRASTRUCTURE AWARDS for 2008 and 2009. Carried out many projects for both government and the private sector and even for German agencies like Miserior. Presented papers even at OXFORD and HARVARD Universities. Authored many papers and a few books. The latest book, Infrastructure Development and Construction Management, is in the initial process of publication (Taylor & Francis, London). For details, kindly refer the resume.

Experience

1. Dean

   NICMAR

   Aug 1995 — Present

   Dr. J. C. EDISON is Professor and Dean of NICMAR Business School (NBS), NICMAR University, Pune, India. Currently, Dean NBS, NICMAR University, Pune. He has more than 30 years of experience each in the industry and academics. He is a Professor at NICMAR from August 1995. He is engaged in post-graduate teaching, guiding research scholars, management consultancy and training. He has presented papers in national and international conferences. He has presented papers even at Oxford (Saïd Business School) and Harvard Universities. As Knowledge Partner to the CNBC TV18 Infrastructure Excellence Awards 2009 and 2010, he has developed methodology for rating projects. He has carried out the study of rating and ranking of Fastest Growing Construction Companies for Construction World – NICMAR annual awards for almost a decade. He has been a panel member of consultants with the Asian Development Bank of Manila since 1998. He has also served as member of the project evaluation committee for Department of Scientific and Industrial Research of the Government of India. He has authored books in areas of International Contracting and Project Exports. His book on Infrastructure Development and Construction Management is published by RUTLEDGE (Taylor & Francis), London and NewYork in 2021. His research interest includes Industrial Economics, Economics of Construction and Infrastructure Development, Project Exports, Project Economics in Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure.

Education

• Cochin University of Science and Technology

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  1995