Harsha Gangadharbatla

Harsha Gangadharbatla is an Associate Professor of Advertising at the University of Colorado Boulder and the founding chairperson of the Department of Advertising, Public Relations, and Media Design. With over five years of leadership experience, Harsha's research lies at the nexus of technology, business, and communication. He has authored or co-authored more than 40 publications, including notable conference proceedings, advancing the understanding of advertising's evolving landscape.Holding a BE in Electrical Engineering from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (India), an MA in Advertising from Michigan State University, and a PhD in Advertising from the University of Texas at Austin, Harsha combines technical expertise with creative acumen. His work bridges academic theory with industry practices, preparing students to excel in the dynamic fields of digital advertising and communication.