Manjunath B. R.Manjunath B R holds a Ph.D. in Finance with a specialization in the performance evaluation of Indian and Australian mutual fund schemes, awarded by Davangere University in 2019. He currently serves as the Professor of Finance & Analytics and Directorof Academic Affairs at the School of Business Management, Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India. Dr. Manjunath is also a Global Visiting Professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico, where he lectures on finance and analytics. With over 16 years of combined academic and industry experience, Dr. Manjunath has made significant contributions to the fields of business analytics, finance, and management education. His research interests include data science applications in finance, econometrics, and business analytics. He has authored over 88 peer-reviewed research papers indexed in ABDC, Scopus, and UGC journals, focusing on applied finance, analytics, and business decision-making. Dr. Manjunath has designed and delivered various workshops, faculty development programs, and management development programs on topics such as financial econometrics, data visualization, and advanced business analytics. He has extensive expertise in using tools like Python, R, Tableau, and EViews for business and financial data analysis. His innovative teaching approaches emphasize experiential learning and bridging the gap between academic theory and industry practice. Dr. Manjunath's academic excellence has been recognized with several accolades, including the MTC Global Award for Global Education Ambassador and multiple best research paper awards. He is also the author of an upcoming textbook, Machine Learning and Deep Learning, slated for publication in 2024. His commitment to advancing education and research makes him a valuable contributor to the ongoing discourse on integrating AI, machine learning, and analytics in business and management education. Read More Read Less