An effective communicator with over 15 years of experience in academics and industry. Expertise in leading multi-skilled teams, research, and program development with a focus on economics, management, MSMEs, and entrepreneurship. Coordinated TISS training programs on youth leadership, people skills and entrepreneurship development.

• Head — Department of Economics, Xavier University, Patna (since July 2025).
• Assistant Professor — St. Xavier’s College of Management & Technology (Aug 2024 onwards).
• Head — Department of Management, ISM Patna (Nov 2017 – Jul 2024).
• Visiting Faculty — Birla Institute of Technology, Patna (Jul 2015 – Nov 2017).
• Visiting Faculty — Arcade Business College, Patna (Aug 2014 – Nov 2017).
• Visiting Faculty — R. P. Sharma Institute of Technology, Patna (May 2009 – Jul 2014).
• Faculty & Consultant — Academy for Insurance Education & Research (1997 – 2004).

• Ph.D. in Economics — VKSU, Ara (2023). Topic: Small-Scale Industries in Bihar.
• MBA (Marketing) — Patna University (1999–2001) — First Class.
• M.A. (Economics) — Patna University (1995–1997) — First Class (2nd Position).
• B.A. (Economics) — Patna Women’s College (1992–1995) — First Class (3rd Position).
• Intermediate & ICSE — Patna schools (First Class).

• Teaching & research in Economics & Management
• Entrepreneurship development & MSME strategy
• Academic program development & team management
• Student mentorship and leadership training

• “Robo-Advisory Future Prospect in the Financial Market of Wealth Management” — IJERT, Vol.14, Issue 03, Mar 2025.
• “Metamorphism of Financial Services Beyond the Landscape...” — IJETMS, Vol.9, Issue 2, Mar–Apr 2025.
• “Fostering Entrepreneurship and MSME Growth in Emerging Economies” — IRJAEM, Vol.3, No.03, Mar 2025.
• “A Study on Growth and Performance of Small-Scale Industries in Bihar and Its Challenges” — Annals of Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Vol. CV, 2024 (UGC Care Group 1).
• Full list of publications available on request.

• Presented on Start-Up Ecosystem & Small-Scale Industries in Bihar — 5th International Conference, Patna (2023).
• Presented and chaired sessions at national & international conferences (India, Nepal, Malaysia).
• Member — Global Association for MSME and SDGs Research in Developing Countries.
• Trainer — Entrepreneurship Development Program (Bihar Government schemes).

• Languages: English, Hindi
• Interests: Teaching, Research, Lifelong learning