Dr. Sandeep Kumar Kesarwani
Guest Faculty, Department of Management StudiesIndian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIITA), Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
IMPARC ID: IMP-CMP-MGMT-UP-2025-2022
Profile Summary
Accomplished higher-education professional with a Ph.D. in Commerce (BHU, 2018) and over 16 years of teaching and academic leadership across universities in India. Expertise spans Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Financial Management, and International Financial Management, with experience teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Responsibilities have included preparing multimedia instructional content, conducting academic audits, maintaining NAAC documentation as Joint Coordinator of IQAC, coordinating departmental affairs as Head of Department, organizing examinations, and supervising student projects. Engagement extends to research mentorship for Ph.D. coursework, invited lectures and keynotes (including topics such as Capital Budgeting, Capital Structure, and Activity-Based Costing), and authorship of books and peer-reviewed publications in finance, banking, and agricultural finance. Recognized with a Teaching Excellence 2023 Award by the London School of Digital Business.
Subject Matter Expertise
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law –>
Business Finance
Finance
Accounting
Banking
Investment Management
Management
Risk Management
Economics
Econometrics
International Economics
Business
Business Education
Functional Expertise –>
Research
Research Methodology
STEM –> Data Science –>
Statistics
Applied Statistics
Business Finance
Finance
Accounting
Banking
Investment Management
Management
Risk Management
Economics
Econometrics
International Economics
Business
Business Education
Functional Expertise –>
Research
Research Methodology
STEM –> Data Science –>
Statistics
Applied Statistics
Mentorship Offered
Data & AI –>
Statistical Analysis
Data Processing
Research –>
Scientific and Technical Research
Market Research
Systematic Literature Review
Secondary Data Collection
Writing –>
Technical Writing
General Proofreading & Editing
Statistical Analysis
Data Processing
Research –>
Scientific and Technical Research
Market Research
Systematic Literature Review
Secondary Data Collection
Writing –>
Technical Writing
General Proofreading & Editing
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Sandeep Kesarwani has taught core finance and accounting subjects since 2008, progressing from Assistant Professor roles to Associate Professor, Head of Department, and Guest Faculty at IIIT Allahabad. He has led IQAC initiatives (academic audits, NAAC documentation, and quality enhancement), coordinated departmental operations (timetabling, faculty participation, student grievance redressal), and driven assessment and examination processes. His portfolio includes designing interactive, multimedia teaching materials, guiding Ph.D. coursework in Research Methodology, and delivering invited sessions across Indian and international institutions.
Institution Name: Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIITA), Prayagraj – Department of Management Studies
Job Title: Guest Faculty
Description: Delivers management-related lectures to UG/PG students; maintains attendance, records, and assessments per institutional norms; prepares multimedia instructional content, case studies, and interactive classroom activities.
Duration: January 2025 – Present
Institution Name: United University, Prayagraj – Faculty of Commerce and Management
Job Title: Associate Professor (Finance)
Description: Taught International Financial Management, Financial Accounting, and Financial Management at UG/PG levels; delivered Ph.D. coursework sessions in Research Methodology; Joint Coordinator, IQAC—conducted academic audits, maintained NAAC documentation, and drove quality enhancement initiatives.
Duration: October 2022 – May 2024
Institution Name: Gopal Narayan Singh University, Sasaram, Bihar – Faculty of Commerce
Job Title: Associate Professor (Finance) & Head of Department
Description: Taught Financial Management and Financial Accounting; managed timetables; facilitated faculty participation in department affairs; served as liaison between faculty and administration; enforced responsibilities while protecting faculty rights; addressed student grievances and requests.
Duration: November 2020 – October 2022
Institution Name: ICFAI University, Dehradun
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Taught Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, and Corporate Accounting.
Duration: June 2018 – October 2020
Institution Name: Glocal University, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh – School of Business & Commerce
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Taught Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Direct Tax, and Indirect Tax; supervised students in academic activities; coordinated allocation of faculty supervisors for projects; organized mid-semester examinations; ensured timely evaluation of answer scripts.
Duration: August 2015 – May 2018
Institution Name: Jahangirabad Educational Trust Group of Institution, Barabanki – Department of Management
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Conducted classes in Financial Management, Financial Accounting, and Cost & Management Accounting; ensured attendance and participation; maintained a disciplined, conducive learning environment.
Duration: April 2013 – July 2015
Institution Name: Jeevandeep Institute of Management & Technology, Varanasi – Department of Management
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Duration: September 2008 – March 2013
Job Title: Guest Faculty
Description: Delivers management-related lectures to UG/PG students; maintains attendance, records, and assessments per institutional norms; prepares multimedia instructional content, case studies, and interactive classroom activities.
Duration: January 2025 – Present
Institution Name: United University, Prayagraj – Faculty of Commerce and Management
Job Title: Associate Professor (Finance)
Description: Taught International Financial Management, Financial Accounting, and Financial Management at UG/PG levels; delivered Ph.D. coursework sessions in Research Methodology; Joint Coordinator, IQAC—conducted academic audits, maintained NAAC documentation, and drove quality enhancement initiatives.
Duration: October 2022 – May 2024
Institution Name: Gopal Narayan Singh University, Sasaram, Bihar – Faculty of Commerce
Job Title: Associate Professor (Finance) & Head of Department
Description: Taught Financial Management and Financial Accounting; managed timetables; facilitated faculty participation in department affairs; served as liaison between faculty and administration; enforced responsibilities while protecting faculty rights; addressed student grievances and requests.
Duration: November 2020 – October 2022
Institution Name: ICFAI University, Dehradun
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Taught Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, and Corporate Accounting.
Duration: June 2018 – October 2020
Institution Name: Glocal University, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh – School of Business & Commerce
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Taught Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Direct Tax, and Indirect Tax; supervised students in academic activities; coordinated allocation of faculty supervisors for projects; organized mid-semester examinations; ensured timely evaluation of answer scripts.
Duration: August 2015 – May 2018
Institution Name: Jahangirabad Educational Trust Group of Institution, Barabanki – Department of Management
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Conducted classes in Financial Management, Financial Accounting, and Cost & Management Accounting; ensured attendance and participation; maintained a disciplined, conducive learning environment.
Duration: April 2013 – July 2015
Institution Name: Jeevandeep Institute of Management & Technology, Varanasi – Department of Management
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Duration: September 2008 – March 2013
Educational Summary
Academic foundation centered on commerce and finance, culminating in a Ph.D. in Commerce with research on NABARD’s role in agricultural financing in Uttar Pradesh. Additional qualifications include UGC-NET (Commerce), M.Com (Finance), and a PGDBM in International Trade Management, supported by a continuous trajectory through commerce education.
Institution Name: Banaras Hindu University
Degree Title: Ph.D. (Commerce)
Field/Description: “Role of NABARD in Agricultural Financing in Uttar Pradesh”
Duration: 2018 (Year of completion)
Institution Name: UGC (NET)
Degree Title: UGC-NET (Commerce)
Field/Description: Cleared UGC-NET in Commerce (June 2019)
Duration: June 2019
Institution Name: CSJM University, Kanpur
Degree Title: M.Com (Finance)
Duration: 2010
Institution Name: Ewing Christian College, Allahabad
Degree Title: PGDBM (International Trade Management)
Duration: 2007
Institution Name: University of Allahabad
Degree Title: B.Com
Duration: 2005
Degree Title: Ph.D. (Commerce)
Field/Description: “Role of NABARD in Agricultural Financing in Uttar Pradesh”
Duration: 2018 (Year of completion)
Institution Name: UGC (NET)
Degree Title: UGC-NET (Commerce)
Field/Description: Cleared UGC-NET in Commerce (June 2019)
Duration: June 2019
Institution Name: CSJM University, Kanpur
Degree Title: M.Com (Finance)
Duration: 2010
Institution Name: Ewing Christian College, Allahabad
Degree Title: PGDBM (International Trade Management)
Duration: 2007
Institution Name: University of Allahabad
Degree Title: B.Com
Duration: 2005
Certifications & Awards
Focused credentials in accounting and financial analysis, including an online Accounting Fundamentals certification and a 6-week course in Financial Accounting & Analysis.
Title: Accounting Fundamentals (Certificate Course)
Issued By: Corporate Finance Institute, New York (online)
Issue Date: October 2017
Title: Financial Accounting and Analysis (6-Week Certificate Course)
Issued By: IIM Bangalore via SWAYAM
Issue Date: December 2020 (Grade B)
Title: Teaching Excellence, 2023
Awarded By: London School of Digital Business
Issued By: Corporate Finance Institute, New York (online)
Issue Date: October 2017
Title: Financial Accounting and Analysis (6-Week Certificate Course)
Issued By: IIM Bangalore via SWAYAM
Issue Date: December 2020 (Grade B)
Awards
Title: Teaching Excellence, 2023
Awarded By: London School of Digital Business
Publication Summary
Publications and book authorship focus on finance, accounting, banking risk, agricultural finance, and policy-oriented topics such as IFRS adaptation and R&D investment performance. Work appears in ABDC-indexed journals (B/C categories) and conference proceedings.
Research Publications
Article Published: Role of Blockchain Technology in Strengthening the Financial System
Authors: Dr. Sandeep Kumar Kesarwani, Dr. T. Sita Ramaiah, Dr. Kishan Jee
Journal: Indian Economic Journal, Vol. 3(2), Special Issue (ISSN 0019-4662)
Category: ABDC-B
Year: 2022
Article Published: Research and Development (R&D) Investment Impact on Performance of Indian Firms: An Empirical Analysis
Authors: Dr. T. Sita Ramaiah, Dr. Sandeep Kumar Kesarwani, Radha Mohan Chebolu
Journal: Indian Economic Journal, Vol. 3(1), Special Issue (ISSN 0019-4662)
Category: ABDC-B
Year: 2022
Article Published: Advancement of Agricultural Finance in India: A Chronicled Point of View
Authors: Dr. Sandeep Kumar Kesarwani, Dr. Satish Chandra Tiwari, Dr. Kishan Jee, Dr. Anil Kumar
Journal: The Empirical Economics Letters (ISSN 1681-8997), Vol. 21(3)
Category: ABDC-C
Year: 2022
Article Published: Risk Measurement of Indian Banks: A CSRISK Analysis
Authors: Dr. Satish Chandra Tiwari, Dr. Sandeep Kumar Kesarwani, Dr. Sikandar Azam
Journal: The IUP Journal of Accounting Research and Audit Practices (ISSN 0972-690X)
Category: ABDC-C
Year: 2021
Article Published: The Study of Fund Disbursement by NABARD in Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Dr. Sandeep Kumar Kesarwani, Dr. Satish Chandra Tiwari
Journal: Global Journal of Management and Business Research: C Finance, Vol. 18(5), ISSN: 2249-4588 (Online), 0975-5853 (Print)
Year: 2018
Article Published: Financing of Banks and Small Scale Industries in India
Authors: Dr. Satish Chandra Tiwari, Dr. Sandeep Kumar Kesarwani
Journal: Atmbodh, Rajarshi School of Management & Technology, Vol. 8(1), pp. 12-19 (ISSN 0972-1398)
Year: 2016
Article Published: The Position and Performance of Institutional Finance in Agriculture Sector in India
Authors: Aman Gupta, Sandeep Kumar Kesarwani
Journal: Proceedings of International Seminar on Socio Technical Frontiers of Global Management, Vol. 3, pp. 146-159 (ISBN 978-93-83842-37-7)
Year: 2014
Article Published: An Analysis of the Role of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) for Agricultural & Rural Finance in India
Authors: Dr. B.K. Mohanty, Sandeep Kumar Kesarwani
Journal: Commerce & Business Studies, Vol. 7, pp. 48-59 (ISSN 0974-1879)
Year: 2014
Article Published: Role of NABARD in Agricultural Financing – Accomplishments and Challenges
Authors: Dr. B.K. Mohanty, Sandeep Kumar Kesarwani
Journal: Commerce & Business Studies, Vol. 6, pp. 154-168 (ISSN 0974-1879)
Year: 2013
Article Published: A Perspective of Crop Insurance in India: Approaches and Challenges
Authors: Dr. B.K. Mohanty, Sandeep Kumar Kesarwani
Journal: Journal of Economics, Commerce and Research (JECR), Vol. 2, pp. 25-33 (ISSN 2278-4977)
Year: 2012
Article Published: Lacking of Ethics and Spirituality in Corporate Sectors – Effect on World Economy and Indian Corporate Sectors
Authors: Mr. Rajendra Sharma, Sandeep Kumar Kesarwani, Satish Chandra Tiwari
Journal: Vidushi Journal of Ghanshyam Binani Academy of Management Sciences, Vol. 4, pp. 17-22 (ISSN 0974-6374)
Year: 2012
Article Published: Financial Literacy: A Tool for Financial Inclusion and Consumer Empowerment in India
Authors: Akhilesh Kumar Verma, Brijesh Kumar Yadav, Sandeep Kumar Kesarwani
Journal: SME World India’s Best Knowledge & Information Magazine, Vol. 5 (ISSN 2319-1139)
Year: 2013
Conference Paper: Impact of Global Economic Meltdown on Indian Industries: Challenges and Strategies
Authors: Mr. Rajendra Sharma, Sandeep Kumar Kesarwani, Satish Chandra Tiwari
Proceedings: International Workshop on “Post Economic Meltdown Era – Challenges & Strategies”, Faculty of Management Studies, BHU
ISBN: 978-93-81361-95-5
Year: 2012
Papers Presented
Paper Presented: Allahabad as a Smart City: Challenges & Opportunities
Organized By: School of Management Studies, UPRTOU, Allahabad (National Seminar on “Technology & Management of Smart Cities: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities”)
Duration: May 2015
Paper Presented: The Position and Performance of Institutional Finance in Agriculture Sector in India
Organized By: Rajarshi School of Management and Technology, Varanasi (International Seminar on “Socio Technical Frontiers of Global Management”)
Duration: April 2014
Paper Presented: An Overview of Agriculture Financing in India
Organized By: United Institute of Management, Allahabad (National Seminar on “Innovative Trends in Modern Business Management”)
Duration: April 2014
Paper Presented: NABARD and its Contribution to Microfinance Activities in India
Organized By: BBS Group of Institutions, Allahabad (National Seminar on “Sustainable Development in Rural India: Issues and Challenges”)
Duration: March 2014
Paper Presented: Micro Finance – Recent Trends and Growth in India
Organized By: School of Management Studies, Varanasi (National Conference on “Management and Technology for Skill Development: Innovative Approaches”)
Duration: February
Chapter Contributions
Contribution: Adaptation and Convergence of IFRS in India
Authors: Dr. Kishan Jee, Dr. Sandeep Kumar Kesarwani
Book: Proceedings of ICBF 2022 (ISBN 978-93-92377-94-5)
Year: 2022
Contribution: An Analysis of the Make in India and its Prospect
Authors: Dr. Satish Kumar Gupta, Dr. Sandeep Kumar Kesarwani
Book: Covid Pandemic Crises (ISBN 979-8886060126), Notion Press
Year: 2021
Contribution: Sampling Method: Probability vs. Non-Probability Sampling
Authors: Dr. Sandeep Kumar Kesarwani, Dr. Kishan Jee, Dr. Anil Kumar
Book: Advances in Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol. 4, Scripown Publications, New Delhi (ISBN 978-93-90833-00-9), pp. 53–78
Year: 2021
Book Published
Book: Agricultural Finance
Publisher: Rudra Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi
ISBN: 978-9388361
Year: 2018
Book: Small & Medium Enterprises Finance
Publisher: Rudra Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi
ISBN: 978-93-88361-29-3
Year: 2020
Book: A Handbook on Banking and Insurance Management
Publisher: The Write Order Publications, Bangalore
ISBN: 978-93-95563-24-6
Year: 2022
Management Development Programmes (MDPs)
Program: Export Procedure and Documentation
Organizer: Jointly organized by IIFT, New Delhi & University of Allahabad
Duration: 30 March – 2 April 2006
Program: Sales Management
Organizer: MSME, Varanasi
Duration: 19 November – 1 December 2012
Invited Presentations
Guest Lecture: Delivered a lecture on “Capital Budgeting”
Organizer: Fisheries Business School, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalitha Fisheries University
Date: 19th October 2023
Resource Person: Delivered a session in Faculty Development Programme on “SPSS & R”
Organizer: Faculty of Commerce and Management (FOCM), United University, Prayagraj
Guest Lecture: Delivered a lecture on “Capital Structure Decisions, Dividend Policy, and Special Issues in Financial Management”
Organizer: D.Y. Patil University
Date: 19th October 2022
Keynote Speaker: Invited in National Seminar on the theme “Industry-Academia Innovative Practices”
Organizer: Department of Commerce, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalay
Date: 7th February 2022
Guest Lecture: Delivered a lecture on “Recent Trends in Activity-based Costing”
Organizer: Airlangga University, Indonesia
Date: 20th November 2021
Keynote Speaker: Invited in Two Days National Webinar on the theme “Vedic Approaches in Management for Sustainable Development”
Organizer: Department of Commerce, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalay
Keynote Speaker: Invited in International Webinar on the theme “How to Boost Self Confidence to Make Career in Finance Sector in India”
Organizer: SEMS Foundation
Workshops
Participation: 7 Days Workshop on “Case Teaching & Case Writing”
Organizer: ICST in collaboration with I.Ed. SHEPA, Varanasi
Duration: 4th – 10th March 2013
Quality Improvement Programmes (QIP)
Participation: QIP on “Entrepreneurship”
Organizer: Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Banaras Hindu University (Sponsored by AICTE)
Duration: 12th – 17th January 2009
Participation: QIP on “Changing Paradigm of Risk Management in Financial Sector”
Organizer: Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Banaras Hindu University (Sponsored by AICTE)
Duration: 23rd – 28th February 2009
Participation: QIP on “Women Studies and Management Education”
Organizer: Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Banaras Hindu University (Sponsored by AICTE)
Duration: 22nd – 27th February 2010
Participation: QIP on “Changing Paradigm Shift in Strategic Financial Management”
Organizer: Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Banaras Hindu University (Sponsored by AICTE)
Duration: 15th – 20th March 2010