Dr. S. A. Atif Salar
Principal, Department of Commerce, Al-Barkaat College of Graduate Studies, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-COMM-UP-IND-2026-2229
Profile Summary
Dr. S. A. Atif Salar is currently serving as Principal at Al-Barkaat College of Graduate Studies, Aligarh. He has been associated with Al-Barkaat Institute of Management Studies since July 2009, initially as Assistant Professor and later as Associate Professor, before assuming the role of Principal in December 2025. He has over fifteen years of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in management education.
Dr. Salar holds a Ph.D. in Commerce from Aligarh Muslim University, with doctoral research focused on the impact of domestic institutional investors on the volatility of the Indian stock market. He also holds an MBA in Finance from AKTU (UPTU). His areas of specialization include Financial Management and Marketing Management, and he has taught courses such as Financial Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Derivatives, Management of Financial Institutions and Services, and Human Values and Professional Ethics.
He has extensive administrative and academic leadership experience, having served in roles such as Convener of Admission Committee, Co-Convener of Examination Committee, Nodal Officer for Test Practice Centre (MHRD, Government of India), and Editor/Joint Editor of the Al-Barkaat Journal of Finance and Management. He has guided approximately 90 MBA and BBA students in dissertations and summer training projects.
Dr. Salar has published multiple research papers in national and international peer-reviewed journals, including Q1 Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals, with research spanning financial markets, institutional investment, sustainable finance, artificial intelligence in finance, data analytics, and forecasting models. He has also completed professional certifications in financial markets from Yale University and data analytics from Google.
Subject Matter Expertise
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law → Finance →
– Investment Management
– Business Finance
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law → Sales & Marketing →
– Marketing Strategy
STEM → Data Science → Statistics →
– Applied Statistics
STEM → Data Science → Data Analysis →
– Predictive Modeling & Analytics
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law → Management →
– Project Management
– Investment Management
– Business Finance
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law → Sales & Marketing →
– Marketing Strategy
STEM → Data Science → Statistics →
– Applied Statistics
STEM → Data Science → Data Analysis →
– Predictive Modeling & Analytics
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law → Management →
– Project Management
Mentorship Offered
Consulting →
– Financial Consulting
– Business Strategy Consulting
Research →
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Market Research
– Feasibility Study
Data & AI →
– Statistical Analysis
– Predictive Modeling
Writing →
– Technical Writing
– Business & Legal Writing
– Financial Consulting
– Business Strategy Consulting
Research →
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Market Research
– Feasibility Study
Data & AI →
– Statistical Analysis
– Predictive Modeling
Writing →
– Technical Writing
– Business & Legal Writing
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Salar has held long-term academic leadership, teaching, and administrative roles in management education. His experience includes institutional governance, admissions and examination oversight, journal editing, academic counseling, and curriculum delivery in finance and marketing disciplines.
Company Name: Al-Barkaat College of Graduate Studies, Aligarh
Job Title: Principal
Description: Institutional leadership, academic administration, and governance
Duration: December 2025 – Present
Company Name: Al-Barkaat Institute of Management Studies, Aligarh
Job Title: Associate Professor
Description: Teaching postgraduate management courses and academic administration
Duration: July 2009 – December 2025
Company Name: Gagan College of Management and Technology
Job Title: Lecturer
Description: Teaching undergraduate management courses
Duration: July 2008 – June 2009
Job Title: Principal
Description: Institutional leadership, academic administration, and governance
Duration: December 2025 – Present
Company Name: Al-Barkaat Institute of Management Studies, Aligarh
Job Title: Associate Professor
Description: Teaching postgraduate management courses and academic administration
Duration: July 2009 – December 2025
Company Name: Gagan College of Management and Technology
Job Title: Lecturer
Description: Teaching undergraduate management courses
Duration: July 2008 – June 2009
Educational Summary
Dr. Salar has a strong academic background in commerce, finance, and management, culminating in a doctoral degree in Commerce.
Institution Name: Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field/Description: Commerce (Finance)
Duration: Awarded 2017
Institution Name: A.K.T.U. (U.P.T.U.)
Degree Title: M.B.A.
Field/Description: Finance
Duration: Completed 2008
Institution Name: Aligarh Muslim University
Degree Title: Bachelor’s Degree
Field/Description: P.C.M.
Duration: Completed 2006
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field/Description: Commerce (Finance)
Duration: Awarded 2017
Institution Name: A.K.T.U. (U.P.T.U.)
Degree Title: M.B.A.
Field/Description: Finance
Duration: Completed 2008
Institution Name: Aligarh Muslim University
Degree Title: Bachelor’s Degree
Field/Description: P.C.M.
Duration: Completed 2006
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Salar has completed international certifications and faculty development programmes in finance, analytics, leadership, and pedagogy.
CERTIFICATIONS & SHORT-TERM COURSES
Course: Seven-Week Course on Financial Markets
Institution: Yale University, USA
Course: Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere
Provider: Google (Data Analytics – Five Week Course)
Course: Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions
Provider: Google (Data Analytics – Four Week Course)
BOOK REVIEWS
Book Title: Management Information Systems
Publisher: Galgotia Publications Private Ltd., 4th Edition (Reprint 2011)
Reviewed In: Al-Barkaat Journal of Finance and Management
Volume & Issue: Volume 4, Number 2 (July 2012)
Pages: 100–101
ISSN: Print 0974-7281 | Online 2220-4503
Book Title: Income Tax Law and Accounts
Publisher: Sahitya Bhawan Publication, 57th Edition (2016)
Reviewed In: Al-Barkaat Journal of Finance and Management
Volume & Issue: Volume 9, Number 1 (January 2017)
ISSN: Print 0974-7281 | Online 2220-4503
WORKSHOPS & FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
Programme: Training Programme on Academic Leadership
Organized by: UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Aligarh Muslim University
Scheme: Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (MHRD, Govt. of India)
Date: 08–14 August 2017
Programme: Orientation Programme under NALANDA Project
Organized by: UGC Academic Staff College, AMU, Aligarh
Sponsored by: Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi
Date: 25 March – 08 April 2014
Programme: Capacity Building Programme for Social Science Faculty
Sponsored by: Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR)
Organized by: UGC Academic Staff College, AMU, Aligarh
Date: 30 May – 12 June 2013
Programme: Symposium on Human Rights: Preservation and Violation
Organized by: Peoples Union for Civil Liberties & Al-Barkaat Institute of Education
Date: 10 December 2014
Programme: Workshop on “RTI: A Tool for Good Governance and How to Use RTI Effectively”
Organized by: Charcha Foundation, New Delhi
Date: 25 March 2013
Programme: Entrepreneurship Orientation Programme
Organized by: National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC), Aligarh
Date: 27–31 April 2014
Programme: Seven-Day Workshop on Human Values and Professional Ethics
Organized by: Institute of Information Technology, Kanpur
Date: 14–20 July 2009
Programme: Conference on Islamic Finance and World Economy
Organized by: Faculty of Management Studies and Research, Aligarh Muslim University
Date: 29 March 2009
Programme: Faculty Development Programme on Case Teaching and Writing Methodology
Organized by: Al-Barkaat Institute of Management Studies, Aligarh
Date: 21–22 February 2009
Programme: Workshop on Quality Tools (5S and Kaizen)
Organized by: Faculty of Management Studies and Research, Aligarh Muslim University
Date: 31 January 2009
Programme: Workshop on Implementing Authentic Leadership in Leaders of Tomorrow
Organized by: Faculty of Management Studies and Research, Aligarh Muslim University
Date: 10 December 2009
Course: Seven-Week Course on Financial Markets
Institution: Yale University, USA
Course: Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere
Provider: Google (Data Analytics – Five Week Course)
Course: Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions
Provider: Google (Data Analytics – Four Week Course)
BOOK REVIEWS
Book Title: Management Information Systems
Publisher: Galgotia Publications Private Ltd., 4th Edition (Reprint 2011)
Reviewed In: Al-Barkaat Journal of Finance and Management
Volume & Issue: Volume 4, Number 2 (July 2012)
Pages: 100–101
ISSN: Print 0974-7281 | Online 2220-4503
Book Title: Income Tax Law and Accounts
Publisher: Sahitya Bhawan Publication, 57th Edition (2016)
Reviewed In: Al-Barkaat Journal of Finance and Management
Volume & Issue: Volume 9, Number 1 (January 2017)
ISSN: Print 0974-7281 | Online 2220-4503
WORKSHOPS & FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
Programme: Training Programme on Academic Leadership
Organized by: UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Aligarh Muslim University
Scheme: Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (MHRD, Govt. of India)
Date: 08–14 August 2017
Programme: Orientation Programme under NALANDA Project
Organized by: UGC Academic Staff College, AMU, Aligarh
Sponsored by: Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi
Date: 25 March – 08 April 2014
Programme: Capacity Building Programme for Social Science Faculty
Sponsored by: Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR)
Organized by: UGC Academic Staff College, AMU, Aligarh
Date: 30 May – 12 June 2013
Programme: Symposium on Human Rights: Preservation and Violation
Organized by: Peoples Union for Civil Liberties & Al-Barkaat Institute of Education
Date: 10 December 2014
Programme: Workshop on “RTI: A Tool for Good Governance and How to Use RTI Effectively”
Organized by: Charcha Foundation, New Delhi
Date: 25 March 2013
Programme: Entrepreneurship Orientation Programme
Organized by: National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC), Aligarh
Date: 27–31 April 2014
Programme: Seven-Day Workshop on Human Values and Professional Ethics
Organized by: Institute of Information Technology, Kanpur
Date: 14–20 July 2009
Programme: Conference on Islamic Finance and World Economy
Organized by: Faculty of Management Studies and Research, Aligarh Muslim University
Date: 29 March 2009
Programme: Faculty Development Programme on Case Teaching and Writing Methodology
Organized by: Al-Barkaat Institute of Management Studies, Aligarh
Date: 21–22 February 2009
Programme: Workshop on Quality Tools (5S and Kaizen)
Organized by: Faculty of Management Studies and Research, Aligarh Muslim University
Date: 31 January 2009
Programme: Workshop on Implementing Authentic Leadership in Leaders of Tomorrow
Organized by: Faculty of Management Studies and Research, Aligarh Muslim University
Date: 10 December 2009
Publication Summary
Dr. Salar has authored and co-authored numerous research papers in reputed national and international journals covering finance, investments, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and data analytics.
Title: Statistical Modeling to Improve Time Series Forecasting Using Machine Learning, Time Series, and Hybrid Models: A Case Study of Bitcoin Price Forecasting
Journal: Mathematics
DOI: Not specified
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Exploring Sustainable Investments: How They Drive Firm Performance in Indian Private and Publicly Listed Companies
Journal: Sustainability (MDPI)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su16167240
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Forecasting cardiovascular disease mortality using artificial neural networks in Sindh, Pakistan
Journal: BMC Public Health
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-21187-0
Publication Date: 2025
PAPERS PRESENTED IN NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
Paper Title: Government Policies and Procedures on Women Entrepreneurship in India
Event: National Seminar
Venue: Sri Tika Ram Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Aligarh
Date: 04–05 March 2023
Paper Title: Prospects of Online Education: Challenges and Opportunities
Event: International Conference on “Online Learning and Innovation in Teaching Pedagogy”
Venue: Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
Date: 30–31 March 2022
Paper Title: A Study of Female Entrepreneurship in India
Event: Conference on “Entrepreneurship and Innovation”
Organized by: Rama University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Date: 21–23 November 2019
Paper Title: Impact of Make in India Initiative on Pre and Post FDI Inflows
Event: International Conference on “Make in India – Campaign for Inclusive Growth: Initiative and Challenges”
Organized by: Department of Commerce, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Date: 04–05 January 2016
Paper Title: Global Economic Slowdown and Its Impact on Indian Economy
Event: National Conference on “Indian Economy in a Globally Changing Scenario: Prospects and Challenges”
Venue: Gagan College of Management and Technology, Aligarh
Date: 04 April 2015
Paper Title: Fiscal Deficit: Implications on Indian Economy
Event: National Symposium on Fiscal Deficit
Venue: S. V. P. G. College, Aligarh
Date: 04–05 March 2013
Paper Title: Retailing in India: Future Prospects and Role of Advertising with Special Reference to Rural Sector
Event: National Conference on “Retailing in India: Emerging Dimensions in Rural Sector”
Venue: Institute of Information Management and Technology, Aligarh
Date: 30–31 January 2011
Paper Title: Sustainable Development in India: Perspectives, Issues and Opportunities
Event: National Conference
Venue: Al-Barkaat Institute of Management Studies, Aligarh
Date: 12 March 2011
Paper Title: Role of B-Schools in Resurgent India
Event: 4th National Conference
Venue: Al-Barkaat Institute of Management Studies, Aligarh
Date: 13 March 2010
Journal: Mathematics
DOI: Not specified
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Exploring Sustainable Investments: How They Drive Firm Performance in Indian Private and Publicly Listed Companies
Journal: Sustainability (MDPI)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su16167240
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Forecasting cardiovascular disease mortality using artificial neural networks in Sindh, Pakistan
Journal: BMC Public Health
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-21187-0
Publication Date: 2025
PAPERS PRESENTED IN NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
Paper Title: Government Policies and Procedures on Women Entrepreneurship in India
Event: National Seminar
Venue: Sri Tika Ram Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Aligarh
Date: 04–05 March 2023
Paper Title: Prospects of Online Education: Challenges and Opportunities
Event: International Conference on “Online Learning and Innovation in Teaching Pedagogy”
Venue: Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
Date: 30–31 March 2022
Paper Title: A Study of Female Entrepreneurship in India
Event: Conference on “Entrepreneurship and Innovation”
Organized by: Rama University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Date: 21–23 November 2019
Paper Title: Impact of Make in India Initiative on Pre and Post FDI Inflows
Event: International Conference on “Make in India – Campaign for Inclusive Growth: Initiative and Challenges”
Organized by: Department of Commerce, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Date: 04–05 January 2016
Paper Title: Global Economic Slowdown and Its Impact on Indian Economy
Event: National Conference on “Indian Economy in a Globally Changing Scenario: Prospects and Challenges”
Venue: Gagan College of Management and Technology, Aligarh
Date: 04 April 2015
Paper Title: Fiscal Deficit: Implications on Indian Economy
Event: National Symposium on Fiscal Deficit
Venue: S. V. P. G. College, Aligarh
Date: 04–05 March 2013
Paper Title: Retailing in India: Future Prospects and Role of Advertising with Special Reference to Rural Sector
Event: National Conference on “Retailing in India: Emerging Dimensions in Rural Sector”
Venue: Institute of Information Management and Technology, Aligarh
Date: 30–31 January 2011
Paper Title: Sustainable Development in India: Perspectives, Issues and Opportunities
Event: National Conference
Venue: Al-Barkaat Institute of Management Studies, Aligarh
Date: 12 March 2011
Paper Title: Role of B-Schools in Resurgent India
Event: 4th National Conference
Venue: Al-Barkaat Institute of Management Studies, Aligarh
Date: 13 March 2010