Prof. Dr. Manjunath BR is an accomplished academic leader and finance professional specializing in business analytics, financial modeling, econometrics, fintech, and artificial intelligence applications in finance. With extensive experience across academia and industry, he has contributed significantly to advancing data-driven financial education and research. His expertise spans financial analytics, investment management, corporate restructuring, and data visualization using advanced tools such as EViews, R, Python, Tableau, and Power BI. He has published extensively in ABDC, Scopus, UGC, and peer-reviewed journals, focusing on the intersection of finance, data science, and technology. As a researcher and educator, he integrates predictive analytics and machine learning into financial decision-making, contributing to the understanding of fintech adoption, banking innovations, and risk management. His academic leadership includes curriculum design, faculty development, and corporate collaborations to enhance experiential learning. He has served as a resource person for numerous international workshops and training programs on financial analytics, econometrics, and data visualization, empowering professionals and students with analytical and quantitative skills. Dr. Manjunath has authored and edited several books with leading global publishers, covering transformative areas such as AI in management education, blockchain economics, sustainable investment, and Quality 5.0 paradigms. He has also secured a patent for the application of AI in optimizing HR data management and authored a textbook on machine and deep learning. His professional journey embodies innovation, interdisciplinary scholarship, and a commitment to integrating technology with finance to foster global academic and industry excellence.

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Featured Publications

Raju, J. K., Manjunath, B. R., & Rehaman, M. (2018). An empirical study on the effect of gross domestic product on inflation: Evidence from Indian data. Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal, 22(6), 1–11.

Raju, J. K., Manjunath, B. R., & Dhakal, M. H. (2015). Impact and challenges of merger and acquisition in Nepalese banking and financial institutions. Journal of Exclusive Management Science, 4(8), 25–33.

Raju, J. K., Manjunath, B. R., & G. M. M. N. (2015). Performance evaluation of Indian equity mutual fund schemes. Journal of Business Management & Social Sciences Research (JBM&SSR).

Manjunath, B. R., & Raju, J. K. (2020). Short-run performance evaluation of under-priced Indian IPOs. Law and Financial Markets Review.

Chaitra, R., Manjunath, B. R., & Rehaman, M. (2019). An analysis of pre and post-merger of Indian banks: An event analysis approach. International Journal for Research in Engineering Application & Management, 4.