Uma Shankar
Department of Financial Technology, University of Wollongong, India Branch Campus, Ahmadabad, Gujarat, India, Qaiwan International University, UGC NET- University Grand Commission
0000-0002-3829-7378
About
Dr. Uma Shankar is a seasoned academician, researcher, and global educator with over 26 years of experience in higher education across India, Africa, and the Middle East. Born in 1974 in T. B. Dam, Karnataka, India, his inspiring journey from humble beginnings reflects his commitment to academic excellence and ethical leadership.
He holds a Ph.D. in Management Science with a focus on Capital Markets, and has cleared top national academic qualifications including UGC-NET, AP-SET, and JNTUH-FET. He earned his MBA and M. Com from Sri Krishna Devaraya University, Andhra Pradesh. Currently, he is pursuing a Post-Doctoral Fellowship on Leadership in Higher Education from the Singapore Institute of Technology, State University, Singapore.
Dr. Uma Shankar has completed the PCP FAFM from IIM Kozhikode and Advanced Management Programme in FinTech and Financial Blockchain (AMPFFB), focusing on innovation in financial technologies.
He began his academic career as a lecturer at PVKK PG College, Anantapur, and later contributed as Assistant Professor at Dilla University (Ethiopia) and as Professor at Tishk International University and Catholic University in Erbil, Iraq. Presently, he serves as a faculty member at Ramcharan School of Leadership, MIT World Peace University, Pune.
His dedication has earned him prestigious accolades such as the Best Teacher Award and Acharya Seva Puraskar by the International Lions Club. In 2024, he authored Macroeconomics and Stock Performance, a practical guide on the link between macroeconomic trends and Indian stock markets.
Dr. Uma Shankar continues to inspire diverse student communities globally through his research, teaching, and advocacy for quality, ethical education.
Employment
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Department of Financial Technology, University of Wollongong, India Branch Campus, Ahmadabad, Gujarat, India HOD - Business Analytics2025 - 2026
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Qaiwan International University Teaching, Research, and Administration2025 - 2025
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Ramcharan School of Leadership, Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University Associate Professor2024 - 2025
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Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University Associate Professor2022 - 2024
Education
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UGC NET- University Grand Commission UGC - NET2011 - 2012
Projects & Funding
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Publications (33)
- Fairness-Aware Multimodal Machine Learning for Retail Stock Prediction from Sentiment and Market Data Save
- Chatbots in health care: AI-based personalization and EHR integration in patient–doctor communication Save
- Data-driven education: Leveraging big data, AI, and machine learning for smarter learning environments Save
- Human–computer interaction for cognitive, emotional and learning well-being Save
- Integrating machine learning with electronic health records for smart hospital analytics: a cancer survival prediction case study Save
- Adaptive Strategic Intelligence Enabled by Machine Learning in Dynamic Markets Save
- Sustainability of electricity production using a mathematical model for optimal strategic planning: application on Egyptian electricity holding company (case study) Save
- Workforce Transformation and Value Creation in the Era of Industry 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0: Challenges and Enablers Save
- Role Of Dividend With Effect On Share Price Volatility In Nse India – A Case Study Of India Cement Company-An Empirical Study. Save
- Role Of Performance Enhancement Measures In Banking Sector In India- A Case Study Of Select Banks In Andhrapradesh. Save