Versatile, Charismatic, Associate Professor of Management highly regarded for a demonstrated history of accomplished tenure illustrated by a variety of roles in the education industry. Adept in driving thought-provoking discussions & deliberations to promote student engagement and learning. Highly skilled in Educational Technology, Administration, Counseling, Mentoring, Portfolio Management, Lecturing, and Financial Research. An alumnus of the Army Institute of Management, Kolkata (MBA, Finance/Marketing) and Khalsa College, Amritsar (B.Sc. Non-Medical), and has received the Doctor of Philosophy (Management) degree focused in Investments Performance, Mutual Funds & ULIPs from the prestigious IKG Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar. Dr. Kumar is a dynamic and accomplished Motivational Speaker, Personal Growth Trainer, and Fintech & Financial Services expert. With a proven track record of inspiring and empowering individuals, he has helped countless people achieve their full potential in both academic and professional realms. His wealth of experience combined with his engaging personality make him a sought-after speaker and mentor.Teaching focus includes Project Finance & Financial Modeling, Business and Financial Analytics, Investment Management, International Finance; and other allied subject areas in the field of finance. A passionate teacher and a great mentor with relentless "perseverance" to strive for success by designing and developing innovative approaches to the learning experience for undergraduates and postgraduates with the intention of challenging thinking, fostering debate, and encouraging the development of intellectual reasoning and rigor. Commands a strong teaching philosophy and knowledge of many different methods to motivate students to develop their expertise in specific areas. Exhibits excellent coaching, teaching, and motivational skills when working with individual students and encouraging them to work to develop their potential. Possesses a distinguished record of publication in academic journals. Published three books, and several research papers in various International and National Journals of repute; and has presented research in several international conferences and seminars in the field of Management apart from guiding students, and supervising Ph.D. research scholars. Committed to harnessing and evangelizing research in Behavioral Finance, Investment Management, sustainable investing, and different areas of the field of finance. He is a member of ISTE, IEEE & TEMS is associated with several social-service works.