Dr. Jyoti Ishwar Laljani is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Commerce and Management with a Ph.D. from KSKV Kachchh University. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Unitedworld Institute of Management, Karnavati University, and has previously held key academic and administrative roles at Marwadi University and Tolani Commerce College. Her academic career spans teaching undergraduate and postgraduate programs including BBA, B.Com., MBA, and professional courses such as CMA Intermediate.
Dr. Laljani is a recipient of multiple prestigious awards including the Best Ph.D. Thesis Award, Best Research Presentation Award, and Best Paper Awards at national and international conferences. Her research interests encompass accounting, dividend policy, corporate governance, ESG, investment behavior, blockchain, AI-enabled auditing, and finance-related empirical studies. She has published extensively in UGC CARE, ABDC-listed, Scopus-indexed journals, and AIP Proceedings, and has actively contributed as a resource person in academic and professional development programs.
She also holds several published patents in collaboration with students, reflecting her engagement in innovation, artificial intelligence applications, and workforce development systems. In addition to teaching and research, she has undertaken significant academic leadership and coordination responsibilities including NAAC and NBA accreditation roles, program coordination, and academic event management.
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law –
– Accounting
– Finance
– Business Education
– Management
– Corporate Governance
STEM – Data Science
– Business Analytics
Social Science & Humanities – Education
– Higher Education
Consulting
– Business Strategy Consulting
– Scientific and Technical Consulting
Research
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Systematic Literature Review
– Market Research
Writing
– Academic & Technical Writing
Dr. Jyoti Laljani has over seven years of academic experience across higher education institutions, progressing from Lecturer to Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator roles. Her experience includes curriculum delivery, academic administration, program coordination, professional course instruction, and industry-integrated teaching initiatives in commerce, accounting, finance, and management disciplines.
Institution Name: Unitedworld Institute of Management, Karnavati University
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching MBA and BBA (Hons.) programs with emphasis on management education, applied learning, and academic mentoring.
Duration: September 2025 – Present
Institution Name: Marwadi University
Job Title: Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator
Description: Coordinated BBA (Hons.), BBA–IB, and BBA–Digital Marketing programs; taught BBA, B.Com., and MBA courses; involved in academic planning, curriculum coordination, and student mentoring.
Duration: November 2022 – August 2025
Institution Name: Tolani Commerce College
Job Title: Lecturer
Description: Delivered lectures for B.Com. and M.Com. programs, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate commerce education.
Duration: July 2018 – October 2022
Institution Name: Tolani Commerce College
Job Title: Course Coordinator
Description: Coordinated the TCS – Banking for Business Process Services program, managing academic delivery, industry coordination, and student progress tracking.
Duration: May 2020 – October 2022
Institution Name: Tolani Institute of Professional Studies
Job Title: Guest Lecturer
Description: Taught CMA Intermediate subjects including Financial Accounts and Company Accounts, supporting professional accounting education.
Duration: July 2018 – October 2022
Institution Name: Academic Heights Public School
Job Title: Teacher (English & Activity In-charge)
Description: Served as English teacher and activity in-charge, coordinating co-curricular activities and student engagement initiatives.
Duration: December 2015 – July 2017
Dr. Laljani holds a Ph.D., M.Phil., M.Com., and B.Com. in Commerce and Management from KSKV Kachchh University and its affiliated institutions, demonstrating a strong and continuous academic foundation in commerce education.
Institution Name: KSKV Kachchh University
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field/Description: Commerce & Management
Duration: 2019 – 2023
Institution Name: KSKV Kachchh University
Degree Title: M.Phil.
Field/Description: Commerce & Management
Duration: 2017 – 2019
Institution Name: Tolani Commerce College, KSKV Kachchh University
Degree Title: M.Com.
Field/Description: Commerce
Duration: 2015 – 2017
Institution Name: Tolani Commerce College, KSKV Kachchh University
Degree Title: B.Com.
Field/Description: Commerce
Duration: 2012 – 2015
Dr. Laljani has completed multiple faculty development programs, capacity building programs, and AICTE-evaluated patent courses, reflecting continuous professional development in research methodology, data analysis, AI in education, and finance.
Title: AICTE Evaluated Patent Course
Issued By: Turnip Innovations
Issue Date: 2024
Title: Winter School on Bibliometric Analysis & Systematic Literature Review using AI Tools
Issued By: Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School
Issue Date: January 2025
Award / Recognition: Honored and Felicitated for Exceptional Leadership and Innovation in Education
Description: Recognized as a Youth Icon and featured among Gujarat’s Top 30 Under 30 Changemakers in the Education Sector (Class of 2025).
Date & Venue: 4 January 2026, Vadodara, Gujarat
Award / Recognition: Best Ph.D. Thesis Award (1st Position)
Description: Awarded at PICOM-20 International Conference on “Redefining Business Transformation: Human–Machine Synergy in the Era of Industry 5.0”.
Date & Venue: 22–23 February 2025, PIMR, Indore
Award / Recognition: Best Research Presentation Award (Ph.D. Forum)
Description: Received at ASCIS 2024, organized by the Department of FoCA, Marwadi University.
Date & Venue: 18 October 2024, Rajkot, Gujarat
Award / Recognition: Best Paper Award
Description: Awarded at the 1st International Conference on “Advance Research in Banking & Business: Opportunities and Challenges” (ICARBFB’22).
Date & Venue: 16–17 February 2022, KPR College of Arts, Science and Research, Coimbatore
Patents
Patent Title: Artificial Intelligence-Based Shopping Assistive System
Patent Number: 202421090287
Publication Date: 13 December 2024
Collaborator: MBA Student – Khushbu Kanauzia
Patent Title: Suggestion Letter Management Device for Corporate
Patent Number: 202421091868
Publication Date: 20 December 2024
Collaborator: MBA Student – Pooja Sarvaliya
Patent Title: Traveler Assistive Device
Patent Number: 202421093371
Publication Date: 27 December 2024
Collaborator: MBA Student – Bukhari Arman
Patent Title: Workforce Training and Development Device
Patent Number: 202421094500 A
Publication Date: 3 January 2025
Collaborator: MBA Student – Pooja Sarvaliya
Patent Title: Employee Engagement Device
Patent Number: 202521014340 A
Publication Date: 7 March 2025
Collaborator: MBA Student – Parul Chavda
Dr. Laljani has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed research papers published in UGC CARE, ABDC-C listed, Scopus-indexed journals, and international conference proceedings, focusing on accounting, finance, corporate governance, ESG, cryptocurrency investment, and AI-enabled auditing.
Publication: A Research Paper on Women Health and Nutrition
Journal: The Ret Academy for International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (RAJMR)
Year: 2017
Publication: A Study on Profitability Analysis of Selected Automobile Companies in India
Journal: KCG – Portal of Journals
Year: 2020
Publication: First & Second Wave of COVID-19: A Study on Knowledge, Awareness and Hygiene Practices Among People in India
Journal: Research Review
Year: 2021
Publication: Impact of Dividend Policy on Automobile Companies: An Empirical Study
Journal: PRIMAX International Journal of Commerce and Management Research
Publication Date: January 2022
Publication: The Relationship Between Dividend Policy and Company Performance: A Study on Indian Automobile Industry
Journal: The Asiatic Society of Mumbai (UGC CARE Listed)
Year: 2023
Publication & Presentation: The Incorporation of Corporate Governance and ESG: A Grounded Theory Analysis
Conference: 74th All India Commerce Conference
Journal: Journal of Informatics Education and Research (ABDC-C Listed)
ISSN: 1526-4726 | Vol. 4, Issue 1 (2024)
Publication & Presentation: Analysis of the Factors Influencing Investment Decision in Cryptocurrency: An Empirical Study
Conference: International Conference on Circular Economy and Sustainable Development (ICCSED-2024)
Proceedings: AIP Proceedings (Scopus Indexed)
Date: 27–28 June 2024
Paper Presented: A Comparative Review of Female Travelers in the Hospitality and Tourism Sector
Event: ICSSR Sponsored One-Day National Seminar
Date: 8 February 2025
Paper Presented: Integration of Blockchain Data in AI-Enabled Auditing: A Narrative Review Approach
Event: Prestige Institute of Management Research, Indore
Date: 22–23 February 2025
Programme: FDP on Banking for Business Process Services
Organized By: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Tolani Commerce College, Adipur
Duration: Five Days, 2019
Programme: One-Week Short-Term Research Methodology Workshop (Accountancy & Commerce)
Organized By: Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Ahmedabad
Duration: 2020
Programme: FDP on Contemporary Research Trends and Technologies in Commerce and Management
Organized By: E & ICT Academy, NIT Warangal and Sabarmati University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Duration: 40 Hours (Ten Days), 2022
Programme: Two-Week Capacity Building Programme on Contemporary Issues in Accounting Education and Research
Organized By: Institute of Commerce, Nirma University, Ahmedabad (ICSSR Sponsored)
Duration: 2022
Programme: FDP on Research Methodology and Data Analysis
Organized By: Research & Development Cell, Bahra University, Shimla Hills
Duration: One Week, 2022
Programme: Workshop on Data Collection and Data Analysis
Organized By: Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Marwadi University
Duration: Two Days, 2023
Programme: UGC Sponsored Online Refresher Course in Commerce and Management
Organized By: UGC
Duration: 09 October 2023 – 22 October 2023
Programme: Two-Day Workshop on Scopus/WOS Indexed Journals for Humanities, Social Sciences and Management Faculties
Organized By: Faculty of Law, Marwadi University
Duration: 2023
Programme: FDP on SPSS for Effective Data Analysis
Organized By: Faculty of Management Studies, Marwadi University
Duration: Three Days, February 2024
Programme: Online Capacity Building Programme
Organized By: V. K. Krishna Menon College of Commerce (ICSSR Sponsored)
Duration: Ten Days, 20 February – 1 March 2024
Programme: AICTE Evaluated Two-Week Patent Course (Equivalent to 30 Hours Workload)
Organized By: Turnip Innovations
Duration: 2024
Programme: Winter School on Bibliometric Analysis and Systematic Literature Review Using AI Tools
Organized By: Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School
Duration: 14 January 2025 – 18 January 2025
Programme: FDP on Empowering Educators by Building Expertise in Securities Market
Organized By: National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), Patalganga, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Duration: Five Days, 26 May – 30 May 2025
Programme: Online Workshop on Modeling Finance and Valuation Techniques
Organized By: Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida
Duration: 20 June 2025
Programme: Nurturing Future Leadership Programme (MMTTP)
Organized By: Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai
Duration: 14 July – 18 July 2025
Programme: Two-Week Online Joint FDP on AI for Teaching and Learning
Organized By: Electronics & ICT Academy and IIT Guwahati
Duration: 18 August – 29 August 2025