Academic journey

  • Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Madras, Chennai, India (1999)

  • MSc in Information Security, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Gjøvik, Norway (2006-2010, Part time)

  • MBA, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark (2009)

  • PhD in Business Administration, University of Jaén, Spain Dissertation: Digital, Smart and Super Smart Nation Evolutionary Framework (2022)

Research focus

Digital Nations
Society 5.0
Digital transformation and strategy
Cross cultural communication and Global engagement
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Smart Nations
Digital Governance

Professional competencies

Research, funding acquisition and consortium management
International student recruitment and Admissions management
Super Smart Nations
National Strategy
Teaching
Supervision of bachelor, master and doctoral students
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Dr. Murali Krishna Penmetsa

Head of Global Recruitment & Lecturer, HSLU
Founder, MK Penmetsa EF · Researcher · Strategic Advisor

Born in India and educated across Europe, I bring 26 years of experience across six countries. My work sits at the intersection of digital transformation, higher education, and national strategy, advising governments, universities, and organisations on building smarter and more sustainable societies."

26+ years of experience
6 countries worked
50+ countries travelled
PhD I MBA I Msc Info Security I BEng

"Bridging Strategic Leadership and Digital Transformation to Build the Super Smart Nations of 2035."