Associate Dean for Faculty, Research & Graduate Programs 

By: Kendall Harrison (Posted on September 17, 2024)

Dr. Bhardwaj was named the newest Associate Dean for Faculty, Research & Graduate Programs before this school year, following a successful run in the College’s Marketing Department. Find out more about Dr. Bhardwaj below.

How long have you been a Knight? Since 2011 

What is your area of research at UCF? Sales force management, channel management, customer relationship management, pharmaceutical marketing, and corporate social responsibility.

 

Faculty Spotlight: Pradeep Bhardwaj

What awards or honors are you most proud of? UCF Excellence in Research Award (2018), American Council on Education Fellow 2023-24 at Georgia Institute of Technology 

What do you love about what you do? Get to interact with amazingly creative minds and learn every day. 

What do you find most exciting and rewarding about your field of study? The fast-paced nature of marketing requires constant adaptation and innovation. Emerging technologies like AI, ML, and AR are opening new avenues for creative marketing strategies. 

What is your favorite UCF memory? Seeing Spirit Splash for the first time.