Subramanian Iyer, an Indian American professor at University of New Mexico’s James & Gail Ellis School of Business, has been named as associate dean of the school for student experience and success.
As part of leadership changes, associate professor Nazrul Islam from Bangladesh will serve as associate dean for programs and analytics.
Iyer and Islam will collaborate with Senior Associate Dean Kathryn Jacobson and Dean Alina Chircu to make decisions that support and advance the strategic priorities and mission of Ellis, the school announced.
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A member of the Finance and Innovation Department since 2012, Iyer has played an active role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom. In addition to teaching and research, he founded and served as faculty advisor for the Lobo Investment Club.
Iyer has held several academic positions at the UNM, progressing from assistant professor to associate professor of finance and then full professor. His research and teaching have been accompanied by a focus on student engagement and academic development.
He earned an MBA in marketing and finance from the University of Kerala and a doctorate in finance from Oklahoma State University
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“Dr. Iyer and Dr. Islam are exceptional faculty leaders who have each demonstrated a deep commitment to our students, our academic programs, and the future of the Ellis School of Business Leadership,” said Chircu. “I look forward to working with them as we continue to elevate the student experience and strengthen our academic offerings.”
Islam joined the UNM accounting faculty in 2018 and was recently awarded tenure and promoted to associate professor.
Before coming to UNM, he served as a graduate research and teaching assistant at Florida International University and as an assistant professor at ASA University of Bangladesh. He earned an MBA in accounting from the University of Dhaka and a PhD in accounting from Florida International University.
The appointments follow Dr. Reilly White’s appointment as Chair of the Finance and Innovation Department.