Four PhD scholars awarded their doctoral degrees under my supervision from MAHE, Manipal in 2025;
Led the revamping and modification of UG and PG curricula at FoMCA, MUJ, with emphasis on NEP 2020, OBE, industry relevance and interdisciplinary learning;
Appointed Professor & Head, Department of Economics, TAPMI School of Business, MUJ, with effect from January 2026, providing academic leadership in curriculum development, research, doctoral supervision and quality assurance
Head - Department of Economics
PhD Supervisor to Scholars registered with MAHE Manipal & Manipal University Jaipur
Academic Leadership & Governance: Leading the Department of Economics with responsibility for academic planning, faculty development, research strategy, curriculum design, and compliance with NEP-2020 and Outcome-Based Education. Chairing departmental academic committees, coordinating Board of Studies, and aligning the Economics curriculum with global benchmarks in economics, finance, analytics, and policy studies.
Curriculum & Program Development: Steering the design and rollout of the BA Economics (3+1) program, integrating specialisations such as Financial Economics, Econometrics & Analytics, Policy Studies, and Development Economics. Ensuring vertical and horizontal integration of courses and avoiding content duplication across semesters.
Research & Doctoral Leadership: Overseeing PhD scholars, guiding departmental research strategy, mentoring faculty for Scopus and ABDC publications, and strengthening the research ecosystem of the Economics Department.
Quality Assurance & Accreditation: Working closely with IQAC to ensure NAAC, NBA and internal quality audits meet university and regulatory standards; ensuring documentation, KPIs and academic audits are maintained at the departmental level.
Industry & Academic Engagement: Strengthening industry partnerships, Bloomberg Lab integration, and applied research linkages to enhance student employability and departmental visibility.