Educational Qualification

• MBA (Business Analytics), Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani. (2026)
• Ph.D. (Finance), Department of Commerce and Business Management, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. (2009).
• PGDFM (Finance), Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi (2005)
• PGDIM, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi. (2004)
• UGC National Eligibility Test for Lectureship (NET) and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Conducted by University Grants Commission, New Delhi. (2005)
• Diploma in Management (DIM), Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi. (2003)
• B. Ed., Divya College of Education, Jammu University, Jammu. (2003)
• J & K State Level Eligibility Test (SLET), conducted by University of Jammu on behalf of the J&K Government. (2002)
• M. Com., Department of Commerce and Business Management, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. (2002)
• B. Com., Hindu College Amritsar, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. (2000)

Teaching Experience

• Assistant Professor (Management) I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar-Kapurthala Highway, Jalandhar (Since Nov., 2011)
• Associate Professor Global Institute of Management and Emerging Technologies, Sohian Khurd (July, 2011 to Nov., 2011)
• Assistant Professor (Sr.) IBS Gurgaon, IDPL Complex, Old Delhi-Gurgaon Road, Opp. Amdocs, Gurgaon-122016. (May, 2008 to June, 2011)
• Senior Research Fellow Department of Commerce and Business Management, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (May, 2007 to May, 2008)
• Junior Research Fellow Department of Commerce and Business Management, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (May, 2005 to May, 2007)
• Lecturer Post Graduate Department of Commerce and Business Management, Hindu College, Amritsar (June, 2004 to Feb., 2005)
• Lecturer Post Graduate Department of Commerce and Business Management, Hindu College, Amritsar (June, 2003 to Feb., 2004)

Area of Interest (Teaching)

• Sustainable Finance, Behavioural Finance, Personal Financial Planning, Investment Management, Risk Management, Corporate Finance and Accounting for Managers.

Area of Interest (Research)

• Sustainable Finance, Behavioural Finance, Personal Financial Planning, Financial Risk Management, Market Efficiency, Market Microstructure and Quality of Top Management Team

Awards & Honors

• Received Certificate of Recognition for Academic Promise in Higher Education at 10th Education Leaders Conclave and Awards organized by Observe Now at Hyatt Regency, Chandigarh on June 5, 2025.
• Best Paper Award for the paper titled "Tradition Meets Trend: Unveiling Herd Behaviour through the Lens of Indian Knowledge System” at International Conference on Indian Knowledge System: From Glorious Past to Bright Future, Jointly Organised by Maharaja Agrasen University Baddi, I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala and Baba Mastnath University, Rohtak on April 4-5, 2025.
• Acted as Organising Secretary of the International Conference on Indian Knowledge System: From Glorious Past to Bright Future (Online + Offline Mode) jointly organised by I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala; Maharaja Agrasen University, Baddi and Baba Mast Nath University, Rohtak on April 4-5, 2025.
• Acted as Convener for the 10th One Week National Workshop on Recent Advances in Research Methodology and Data Analysis jointly organized by I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala and Maharaja Agrasen University, Baddi in blended mode (Online + Offline) on September 23-28, 2024.
• Outstanding Paper Award for the paper titled “Examining the Relationship between Management Quality Certifications and Long-run Performance of IPOs: A Study of BFSI Sector in India” at International Conference on Banking and Finance (ICBF) – 2019 held at Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, Punjab, India on April 13-14, 2019.
• Best Paper Award for the paper titled "Estimating Hedging Effectiveness in Indian Equity Futures Market Using Variance Reduction and Risk - Return Approaches" at CRISIL Doctoral Symposium held at IIM Ahmedabad, India on December 20, 2016.
• Acted as a discussant for the research paper titled “Financialization of Metal Commodity Markets: Does Futures Trading Influence Spot Prices and Volatility?” presented by Herbert Mayer, Andreas Rathgeber and Markus Wanner, University of Agusburg, Germany at World Finance Conference, Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 22-24, 2015.
• Acted as a discussant for the research paper titled “An Examination of the Relationship between Environmental Performance and Financial Performance” presented by Tebini Hager, Mzali Bouchra, Business School, UQAM, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Perez-Gladish Blanca, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain at 24th Business & Economic Society International (B&ESI) Conference, Florence, Italy on July 6-9, 2014.
• Acted as a discussant for the research paper titled “Predicting Stock Returns of Trading Computer Firms” presented by Thomas Paricolo, Assumption College, MA, USA at 24th Business & Economic Society International (B&ESI) Conference, Florence, Italy on July 6-9, 2014.
• Acted as a discussant for the research paper titled “Discrete Barrier Options – Exact Geometric Solution” presented by Alexander Skabelin, USA at 5th World Finance Conference held at Ca’Foscari University, Venice, Italy on July 2-4, 2014.
• Research paper titled “Examining the Validity of Black-Scholes Model for Pricing Equity Index Options Contracts: Evidence from National Stock Exchange of India” has been adjudged as best paper in Eighth National Conference on Indian Capital Market: Emerging Issues organized by IBS Gurgaon during February 7-8, 2014.
• Organized an International Conference on Marketing in Emerging Markets (Conference Manager) jointly with The Kenan-Flagler Business School, The University of North Carolina at Amritsar, India (www.pitkevents.com). 60 research papers were presented by participants from over 10 countries.
• Certificate for Appreciation presented by IBS Gurgaon in Recognition of Supervision of Award Winning Project entitled ‘Working Capital Management and Profitability Analysis of a Manufacturing Concern’ undertaken by student at Gate India (P) Ltd. during Summer Internship Program (SIP) – 2011.
• Research Paper titled “Price Discovery and Arbitrage Efficiency in the Indian Equity Futures and Cash Markets” has secured Gold Medal for J. L. Batra Best Research Paper Award on the occasion of 22nd AIMS Annual Convention on “India 2020: Challenges and Opportunities for Management Education” at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, organized by Shiva Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad during August 26-28, 2010.
• Ph. D Thesis titled “Testing the Efficiency of Indian Equity Futures Market” has been adjudged as Best Thesis in Doctoral Confluence organized by IBS Gurgaon during March 17-18, 2009.
• Research paper titled “Information Flows and Temporal Variation in Basis Risk: Evidence from National Stock Exchange of India” has been adjudged as best paper in Third National Conference on Indian Capital Market: Emerging Issues organized by IBS Gurgaon in collaboration with AIMS at IBS Gurgaon campus during March 5-6, 2009.
• Research paper titled “Does Time Varying Hedge Ratio Outperform Constant Hedge Ratio?” has been adjudged as best paper in Second National Conference on Indian Capital Market: Emerging Issues organized by IBS Gurgaon in collaboration with AIMS at IBS Gurgaon campus during February 27-28, 2008.

Research Publications

Conferences

Seminars

• Attended the Webinar on ‘Financial Planning’ Organised by National Institute of Securities Markets on February 9, 2024.

• Attended the Webinar on ‘Be A Smart & Responsible Investor’ Jointly Organized by The Week and Aditya Birla Capital on October 8, 2023.

• Attended the Webinar on ‘Union Budget and You’ Jointly Organized by The Week and Aditya Birla Capital on February 12, 2023.

• Attended the Webinar on ‘Reflections of 2022 & Resolutions for 2023’ Jointly Organized by The Week and Aditya Birla Capital on January 15, 2023.

• Attended the Webinar on ‘Make Your Money Work’ Jointly Organized by The Week and Aditya Birla Capital on May 1, 2022.

• Attended the Webinar on ‘Financial Well-Being for Her’ Jointly Organized by The Week and Aditya Birla Capital on March 5, 2022.

• Attended the Webinar on ‘Union Budget and You & Simple Habits of Happy Life’ Jointly Organized by The Week and Aditya Birla Capital on February 6, 2022.

• Attended the Webinar on ‘Transform Life from Ordinary to Extraordinary’ Jointly Organized by The Week and Aditya Birla Capital on January 2, 2022.

• Attended the Webinar on ‘Smart and Responsible Investing’ Jointly Organized by The Week and Aditya Birla Capital on October 10, 2021.

• Attended the Webinar on ‘Personal Finance Lessons from Financial Gurus’ Jointly Organized by The Week and Aditya Birla Capital on September 5, 2021.

• Attended the Webinar on ‘Financial Independence’ Jointly Organized by The Week and Aditya Birla Capital on August 8, 2021.

• Participated in  Webinar on ‘How to Maximize Shared Value Through Sustainability?’ Organized by Bala Vikas International Center, Hyderabad on July 30, 2021.

• Participated in Webinar on ‘AAA of Investing’ Jointly Organized by The Week and Aditya Birla Capital on July 25, 2021

• Participated in Webinar on ‘NAAC / NBA Accreditation Awareness Workshop’ Organized by Department of College Development, I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar on July 15-16, 2021.

• Participated in Webinar on ‘Financial Conversations with the Family’ Jointly Organized by The Week and Aditya Birla Capital on June 20, 2021.

• Participated in One Day Seminar on IPR in Academicia organized by Punjab Institute of Technology, Kapurthala Main Campus PTU on March 15, 2015.

• Participated in Seminar on Mother Tongue and Media: Challenges and Prospects organized by Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala on November 29, 2012.

• Participated in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Corporate Laws: Contemporary Issues organized by Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi on December 4-5, 2009.

• Attended the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on

Projects

• Completed a Research Project titled “Price Discovery and Arbitrage Efficiency in the Indian Equity Futures and Cash Markets” (co-authored with Dr. Balwinder Singh) under NSE Research Initiatives, Sr. No. 52, March, 2009.

Expert Talks

• Delivered an Expert Talk on Reverse Mortgage at an International Webinar organized by DIGISAKSHAM (An initiative of SEMS Welfare Foundation) on June 6, 2023.
• Acted as a Keynote Speaker in the Technical Session I on Sustainable Development and Social Innovations in Finance and Accounting at National Seminar on ‘Mapping the Social and Environmental Concerns for Sustainable Economic Development’ Organised by University School of Financial Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, in association with Punjab Pollution Control Board on March 27-28, 2023.
• Conducted Three Sessions on Regression Analysis in the Short Term Course on Research Methods and Data Analysis using SPSS jointly organized by Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar and Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government Women Engineering College Ajmer, Rajasthan Sponsored under TEQIP-III – Twinning Programme on January 20-24, 2019.
• Conducted Two Sessions on Propositions and Hypothesis Formulation; Research Design and Methods in the 7 Day National Workshop on Research Methodology: Basics and Advances in Structural Equation Modeling organised by Punjab Institute of Management, I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University Main Campus, Kapurthala on June 23-29, 2016.
• Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalya, Jalandhar organised UGC Sponsored One Week Faculty Development Programme on Advanced Techniques in Research organised by Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar and invited me as a resource person for conducting Four sessions on Time Series Analysis on March 25-31, 2016.
• Conducted Four Session on Regression Analysis in the 2nd Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology – Introduction to Multivariate Data Analysis and Time Series Analysis organised by Punjab Institute of Management (PIM), Punjab Technical University Main Campus, Kapurthala on April 4-5, 2015.
• Conducted Four Session on Regression Analysis in the Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology – Introduction to Multivariate Data Analysis and Time Series Analysis organised by Punjab Institute of Management (PIM), Punjab Technical University Main Campus, Kapurthala on February 21-22, 2015.
• St. Soldier Management and Technical Institute, Jalandhar organized PTU Sponsored Faculty Development Program on Contemporary Practices in Research Methodology on June 23-27, 2015 and invited me as a resource person to deliver a talk on Time Series Forecasting and ARIMA Methodology.
• Delivered a talk on Issues in Teaching of Finance in India during the PTU Sponsored Faculty Development Programme on Challenges in Technical Education organized by St. Soldier Management and Technical Institute, Jalandhar on June 1-6, 2012.
• SGTB Khalsa College, Anandpur Sahib organized a One Day Workshop on Derivatives in Equity Markets on April 16, 2011 and they had invited me as a resource person to deliver talks on Introduction to Derivatives, Trading Strategies and the Status of Equity Derivatives in India.
• Khalsa College for Women, Amritsar has organized a Two Day UGC Sponsored National Workshop on IT Revolution in the Indian Capital Market during December 2-3, 2010 and they had invited me as a resource person to deliver a talk on IT Developments and Stock Market Quality: An Indian Experience.
• Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Jalandhar organized a Two Day UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Emerging Scenario of Capital Market in India on September 25-26, 2010 and invited me as a resource person. I have delivered a talk on Information Spillover and Pricing Efficiency in Indian Equity Futures and Cash Markets.
• Invited as a resource person to deliver a Guest Talk on Risk: Concepts, Measurement and Application with the Third Semester Students (Finance Specialization) of G D Goenka World Institute on September 6, 2010.
• Invited as a resource person in the Four Day FDP on Finance and Accounting at ICFAI University Tripura, Agartala during May 31 to June 03, 2010.