Ajay Prabhakar

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"Books are not merely ink on paper, but rather reflections of human experience. So, let us honor and cherish the words that come forth in a book, for within its pages lies the collective creativity, wisdom and imagination of humanity, waiting to be discovered, built on and shared."

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Dr. Ajay Prabhakar has written extensively on technology, research and its processes.

He is the author of nine books, notable among them are The Gram Code, the foreword to which was written by the Former President of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and They Lived before Adam, the research book which is being used as a textbook in many universities in the USA and UK.

He has also authored a book on the impact of emerging technologies and applications, for Microsoft (Windows XP and Productivity Programs) and two books for the United Nations (Impressions and A Different Path) for its various grassroots training and sensitisation programmes.

He has published over 98 articles in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, as well as book chapters.

He has an extensive and diverse publication history on topics ranging from artificial intelligence integration in complex processes to distributed systems, data science, machine learning, predictive analytics and archives.

His work has been translated into multiple languages including German and Igbo.

Books by Dr. Ajay Prabhakar

  • Windows XP and Productivity Programs (A Microsoft Unlimited Potential Project Handbook) - 2006

The Gram Code of African Adam (Research Handbook rediscovering human lost civilizations) - 2005

The Lost Testament of the Ancestors of Adam (Research Handbook rediscovering human lost civilizations) - 2010

  • Impressions - A Handbook on Research and Research Processes - 2009

  • A Different Path - A Leadership and Management Manual - 2004

They Lived Before Adam (Research Handbook rediscovering human lost civilizations) - 2008

The Boardroom Whisperer - 2025

The Boardroom Oracle - 2026

Book Launch Sights

Book launches are always exciting and nail-biting, from planning the event and venue to the book signings and final presentation. Below are some visuals of the “stadium launches” that became synonymous with the books associated with Dr. Ajay Prabhakar and his team. 

Photos (from left to right): 1) Dr. Ajay Prabhakar with co-author Professor Catherine Acholonu, Senior Special Adviser to the President of Nigeria; Kōichirō Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO; and the Minister of Information and Culture at a development programme inauguration by UNESCO, launching The Gram Code.

2) Dr. Ajay Prabhakar with Commissioner and the Kings of Igbo Land at a book launch in the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.    

3) Dr. Ajay Prabhakar with Commissioner of Youth Affairs and the Minister of Women Affairs at The International Launch - Nicon Hilton Hotel. 

4) A packed crowd at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, awaiting the launch of Dr. Ajay Prabhakar’s book. 

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Ajay Prabhakar Book Launch

The Boardroom Series

Three books. Three stages of the journey. One question: how do we lead in the age of AI?

THE BOARDROOM ORACLE

The AI Book for Every Manager

For managers making decisions in an age of intelligent systems.

A deeper exploration of AI, leadership, governance, ethics and decision-making for managers navigating complexity and responsibility.

THE BOARDROOM WHISPERER

Mastering Your First 30 Days at Work — in the AI Age

For those entering a workplace being reshaped by AI.

A practical and immersive journey into the modern workplace—helping a new generation understand people, technology, culture and the choices that shape their first days at work.

THE BOOKS, BROUGHT TO LIFE

Watch the books unfold through film, imagination and visual storytelling.

The Boardroom Whisperer

What if your first 30 days at work could become the blueprint for the career that follows? The Boardroom Whisperer helps you understand people, build relationships, use AI, and stand out at work. Wrapped inside a gripping corporate thriller, The Boardroom Whisperer turns workplace wisdom into a journey you will want to experience and learn from. Buy the book here.

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The Boardroom Oracle

AI is transforming every managerial decision—so how do you make better decisions, lead with confidence, manage risk and ethics, and harness AI responsibly? With 100+ real-world cases and scenarios, 23 AI topics explained simply, and 8 original frameworks, The Boardroom Oracle gives managers practical thinking they can put to work immediately. Buy the book here.

From Research to Books

Photos (From Left to right) - 1) Dr. Ajay Prabhakar with Finnish career diplomat, Erik af Hällström, currently working with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Helsinki, Finland 

2) Dr. Ajay Prabhakar with Hon. D. Phuti, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology, Zimbabwe.   

3) Dr. Ajay Prabhakar with Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe, Group Director of Welingkar Institute of Management and Eisenhower Fellow 2012.

4) Dr. Ajay Prabhakar with Ms. Mathivathani R P, Deputy Vice President, WorkLabs cell of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

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FROM QUESTIONS TO BOOKS

Some questions take years to answer. Others become books.

Across almost three decades of research, writing, travel and observation, Dr. Ajay Prabhakar has explored ideas spanning human civilisation, culture, leadership, technology and the future.

From the mysteries of ancient worlds to the challenges of the AI age, his books bring together research, stories and perspectives gathered across disciplines and countries.

Nine books. One continuing journey of curiosity.

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