Dr. Saba Gulnaz
Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Marwadi University (MU), Rajkot, Gujarat
IMPARC ID: IMP-MP-ECO-GJ-IND-2025-2109
Profile Summary
Dr. Saba Gulnaz is a dedicated and passionate Economics educator with experience teaching Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Economics, Quantitative Techniques for Economics, and Statistics to graduate and post-graduate students. She focuses on breaking down complex economic concepts into simple, relatable ideas and emphasizes real-life applicability in her teaching. Committed to imparting both academic knowledge and practical life skills, she sees herself as a lifelong learner and actively upgrades her skills through workshops and faculty development programs. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Economics with a successfully defended thesis, supported by publications and conference presentations in areas such as India-ASEAN trade dynamics, gravity models of trade, and sustainable development. Dr. Gulnaz currently serves as an Assistant Professor in Economics at Marwadi University, where she contributes to teaching across multiple programs and supports academic administration.
Subject Matter Expertise
Business, Finance, Economics & Law → Economics
– Microeconomics
– Macroeconomics
– International Economics
– Econometrics
– Sustainable Development
STEM → Data Science
– Statistics
Social Science & Humanities → Education
– Higher Education
– Microeconomics
– Macroeconomics
– International Economics
– Econometrics
– Sustainable Development
STEM → Data Science
– Statistics
Social Science & Humanities → Education
– Higher Education
Mentorship Offered
Research
– Scientific & Technical Research
– Systematic Literature Review (SLR)
Writing
– Technical Writing
Data & AI
– Statistical Analysis
– Scientific & Technical Research
– Systematic Literature Review (SLR)
Writing
– Technical Writing
Data & AI
– Statistical Analysis
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Saba Gulnaz is currently working as an Assistant Professor of Economics at Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat (August 2024 – present). She teaches courses to MBA, BBA, B.Com (online), and B.Sc. (Hons.) Economics students across multiple semesters, manages timetables for the B.Sc. (Hons.) Economics program, and assists the Academic and Examination Committees of the Faculty of Management Studies. Her responsibilities combine teaching, academic planning, and departmental coordination.
Institution / Organization: Marwadi University (MU), Rajkot, Gujarat
Role: Assistant Professor, Economics
Duration: August 2024 – Present
Description:
• Teaching courses across undergraduate and postgraduate programs:
– MBA Semester 1 (August – December 2024)
– BBA Semester 2 (January – May 2025)
– B.Sc. (Hons.) Economics Semester 2, 4, and 6 (January – May 2025)
– BBA / B.Com Online Program
• Managed the timetable for B.Sc. (Hons.) Economics
• Assisted the Academic and Examination Committee of the Faculty of Management Studies
Role: Assistant Professor, Economics
Duration: August 2024 – Present
Description:
• Teaching courses across undergraduate and postgraduate programs:
– MBA Semester 1 (August – December 2024)
– BBA Semester 2 (January – May 2025)
– B.Sc. (Hons.) Economics Semester 2, 4, and 6 (January – May 2025)
– BBA / B.Com Online Program
• Managed the timetable for B.Sc. (Hons.) Economics
• Assisted the Academic and Examination Committee of the Faculty of Management Studies
Educational Summary
Dr. Saba Gulnaz holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the Central University of Rajasthan, where she successfully defended her thesis in February 2025. She qualified UGC-NET (JRF) in 2017 and completed her M.A. in Economics and B.A. (Economics, History, Political Science) from the University of Rajasthan. Her academic foundation is further strengthened by strong performance at the school level, with high marks in both secondary and senior secondary examinations.
Institution Name: Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, Rajasthan
Degree Title: Ph.D. in Economics
Field / Description: Economics; Thesis Successfully Defended
Duration: July 2018 – February 2025
Institution Name: University Grants Commission (UGC), Delhi
Degree Title: UGC–NET (JRF)
Field / Description: Economics (Qualified with 62.86%)
Duration: 2017
Institution Name: University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Degree Title: M.A. in Economics
Field / Description: Economics (Marks: 67.80%)
Duration: 2014 – 2016
Institution Name: University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Degree Title: B.A. (Economics, History, Political Science)
Field / Description: Triple Major in Economics, History & Political Science (Marks: 69.67%)
Duration: 2011 – 2014
Institution Name: Emmanuel Mission Senior Secondary School, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Degree Title: Senior Secondary
Field / Description: Higher Secondary Education (Marks: 89.00%)
Duration: 2011
Institution Name: Emmanuel Mission Senior Secondary School, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Degree Title: Secondary
Field / Description: Secondary Education (Marks: 89.83%)
Duration: 2009
Degree Title: Ph.D. in Economics
Field / Description: Economics; Thesis Successfully Defended
Duration: July 2018 – February 2025
Institution Name: University Grants Commission (UGC), Delhi
Degree Title: UGC–NET (JRF)
Field / Description: Economics (Qualified with 62.86%)
Duration: 2017
Institution Name: University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Degree Title: M.A. in Economics
Field / Description: Economics (Marks: 67.80%)
Duration: 2014 – 2016
Institution Name: University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Degree Title: B.A. (Economics, History, Political Science)
Field / Description: Triple Major in Economics, History & Political Science (Marks: 69.67%)
Duration: 2011 – 2014
Institution Name: Emmanuel Mission Senior Secondary School, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Degree Title: Senior Secondary
Field / Description: Higher Secondary Education (Marks: 89.00%)
Duration: 2011
Institution Name: Emmanuel Mission Senior Secondary School, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Degree Title: Secondary
Field / Description: Secondary Education (Marks: 89.83%)
Duration: 2009
Certifications
Dr. Saba Gulnaz has qualified the UGC-NET (JRF) examination and has actively engaged in professional development through multiple faculty development programs, management development programs, and workshops focused on research methodology, data analytics, Power BI, panel data analysis, and contemporary research issues in the Indian economy.
Title: UGC–NET (JRF)
Issued By: University Grants Commission (UGC), Delhi
Issue Date: 2017
Title: Online FDP on Advance Tools and Techniques for Research Methodology
Issued By: Research Foundation of India, in association with Parul University
Issue Date: June 2025
Title: Online FDP on Mastering the Fundamentals of Power-BI for Data Visualization
Issued By: Gokul Global University, Gujarat, in collaboration with Nucleus of Learning and Development
Issue Date: January 2025
Title: Online Management Development Programme (MDP) on Advanced Data Analytics using STATA, R, and E-views
Issued By: Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Sirmaur
Issue Date: August 2021
Title: One-week Online Workshop on Panel Data Analysis
Issued By: Department of Humanities, Delhi Technological University
Issue Date: August 2020
Title: RIS–EXIM Bank Fourth Summer School
Issued By: RIS–EXIM Bank, New Delhi
Issue Date: June 2019
Title: Frontiers of Research in Indian Economy: Emerging Issues, Theoretical Approaches, Data and Methods
Issued By: Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Kolkata
Issue Date: March–April 2019
Issued By: University Grants Commission (UGC), Delhi
Issue Date: 2017
Title: Online FDP on Advance Tools and Techniques for Research Methodology
Issued By: Research Foundation of India, in association with Parul University
Issue Date: June 2025
Title: Online FDP on Mastering the Fundamentals of Power-BI for Data Visualization
Issued By: Gokul Global University, Gujarat, in collaboration with Nucleus of Learning and Development
Issue Date: January 2025
Title: Online Management Development Programme (MDP) on Advanced Data Analytics using STATA, R, and E-views
Issued By: Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Sirmaur
Issue Date: August 2021
Title: One-week Online Workshop on Panel Data Analysis
Issued By: Department of Humanities, Delhi Technological University
Issue Date: August 2020
Title: RIS–EXIM Bank Fourth Summer School
Issued By: RIS–EXIM Bank, New Delhi
Issue Date: June 2019
Title: Frontiers of Research in Indian Economy: Emerging Issues, Theoretical Approaches, Data and Methods
Issued By: Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Kolkata
Issue Date: March–April 2019
Publication Summary
Dr. Saba Gulnaz’s research focuses on India–ASEAN trade dynamics, gravity model applications in international trade, and sustainable development. She has co-authored peer-reviewed articles in journals such as the Indian Journal of Economics and Development and Theoretical & Applied Economics, and has a paper under review on gender equality and sustainable development in India.
Title: Gender equality and sustainable development in India: A discussion of targets, action plans and research agenda
Journal: International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management
Status: Under Review
Title: An Empirical Analysis of India–ASEAN Trade Dynamics
Journal: Indian Journal of Economics and Development
Authors: Gulnaz, S., & Manglani, H.
Year: 2023
Indexed In: Scopus
Title: Does gravity work in the context of India and ASEAN bilateral trade? An application of the FGLS method
Journal: Theoretical & Applied Economics
Authors: Gulnaz, S., & Manglani, H.
Year: 2022
Indexed In: Scopus
Title: Role of Incubators, Accelerators, and Mentorship in Women Entrepreneurship – A Systematic Literature Review
Conference: International Conference on Women Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion: Pathways to Vision Viksit Bharat @2047 (ICWEFI-VVB)
Organized By: School of Management Studies, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
Date: 6–7 February 2025
Title: A Study on the Determinants of Sectoral Exports of India with South-East Asian Countries: An Augmented Gravity Model Analysis
Conference: ICSSR Sponsored International Conference on Growth, Resilience, Sustainability in an Uncertain World
Organized By: Department of Economics, Central University of Rajasthan
Date: 11–12 April 2023
Title: Factors Impacting Agricultural and Manufacturing Exports of India with ASEAN Trading Partners
Conference: 6th SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference (SAEC 2023)
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Date: 4–6 February 2023
Title: Empirically Analyzing Trade Dynamics of India with ASEAN Countries
Conference: 57th Annual Conference of The Indian Econometric Society (TIES)
Venue: University of Hyderabad
Date: 4–6 January 2023
Title: An Empirical Analysis of India’s Export and Import Flows with ASEAN Countries
Conference: International Conference by Manipal University in collaboration with IEA, TIES & IIU
Date: 13–14 April 2022
Title: Understanding the Determinants of India–ASEAN Bilateral Trade Flows: The Gravity Model Approach
Conference: TERI School of Advanced Studies — Doctoral Research Conference
Date: 27–28 August 2021
Title: Online FDP on Advance Tools and Techniques for Research Methodology
Organized By: Research Foundation of India, in association with Parul University
Date: 2 June 2025
Title: Online FDP on Mastering the Fundamentals of Power-BI for Data Visualization
Organized By: Gokul Global University, Gujarat, in collaboration with Nucleus of Learning and Development
Date: 16–22 January 2025
Title: Online Management Development Programme (MDP) on Advanced Data Analytics using STATA, R, and E-views
Organized By: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sirmaur
Date: 20–22 August 2021
Title: One-week Online Workshop on Panel Data Analysis
Organized By: Department of Humanities, Delhi Technological University
Date: 17–22 August 2020
Title: Fourth Summer School
Organized By: RIS–EXIM Bank, New Delhi
Date: 10–16 June 2019
Title: Frontiers of Research in Indian Economy: Emerging Issues, Theoretical Approaches, Data and Methods
Organized By: Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Kolkata
Date: 25 March – 4 April 2019
Journal: International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management
Status: Under Review
Title: An Empirical Analysis of India–ASEAN Trade Dynamics
Journal: Indian Journal of Economics and Development
Authors: Gulnaz, S., & Manglani, H.
Year: 2023
Indexed In: Scopus
Title: Does gravity work in the context of India and ASEAN bilateral trade? An application of the FGLS method
Journal: Theoretical & Applied Economics
Authors: Gulnaz, S., & Manglani, H.
Year: 2022
Indexed In: Scopus
ACADEMIC EVENTS ATTENDED
Title: Role of Incubators, Accelerators, and Mentorship in Women Entrepreneurship – A Systematic Literature Review
Conference: International Conference on Women Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion: Pathways to Vision Viksit Bharat @2047 (ICWEFI-VVB)
Organized By: School of Management Studies, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
Date: 6–7 February 2025
Title: A Study on the Determinants of Sectoral Exports of India with South-East Asian Countries: An Augmented Gravity Model Analysis
Conference: ICSSR Sponsored International Conference on Growth, Resilience, Sustainability in an Uncertain World
Organized By: Department of Economics, Central University of Rajasthan
Date: 11–12 April 2023
Title: Factors Impacting Agricultural and Manufacturing Exports of India with ASEAN Trading Partners
Conference: 6th SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference (SAEC 2023)
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Date: 4–6 February 2023
Title: Empirically Analyzing Trade Dynamics of India with ASEAN Countries
Conference: 57th Annual Conference of The Indian Econometric Society (TIES)
Venue: University of Hyderabad
Date: 4–6 January 2023
Title: An Empirical Analysis of India’s Export and Import Flows with ASEAN Countries
Conference: International Conference by Manipal University in collaboration with IEA, TIES & IIU
Date: 13–14 April 2022
Title: Understanding the Determinants of India–ASEAN Bilateral Trade Flows: The Gravity Model Approach
Conference: TERI School of Advanced Studies — Doctoral Research Conference
Date: 27–28 August 2021
Title: Online FDP on Advance Tools and Techniques for Research Methodology
Organized By: Research Foundation of India, in association with Parul University
Date: 2 June 2025
Title: Online FDP on Mastering the Fundamentals of Power-BI for Data Visualization
Organized By: Gokul Global University, Gujarat, in collaboration with Nucleus of Learning and Development
Date: 16–22 January 2025
Title: Online Management Development Programme (MDP) on Advanced Data Analytics using STATA, R, and E-views
Organized By: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sirmaur
Date: 20–22 August 2021
Title: One-week Online Workshop on Panel Data Analysis
Organized By: Department of Humanities, Delhi Technological University
Date: 17–22 August 2020
Title: Fourth Summer School
Organized By: RIS–EXIM Bank, New Delhi
Date: 10–16 June 2019
Title: Frontiers of Research in Indian Economy: Emerging Issues, Theoretical Approaches, Data and Methods
Organized By: Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Kolkata
Date: 25 March – 4 April 2019