Professional Overview

Dr. Sofia Khan is an emerging academic and researcher in the interdisciplinary fields of finance, technology, and automation. She is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Management and Commerce at Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur. A Ph.D. holder in Business Administration and Management from Manipal University Jaipur. Her doctoral work focused on the adoption of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in universities, bridging the domains of financial analytics, higher education, and digital transformation. A UGC-NET qualified scholar and CFA Level I & II pass, she integrates financial acumen with advanced technological insights. Her research interests span across financial automation, fintech integration, sustainable digital transformation, and innovation in academic management systems.

She has presented and published extensively in Scopus-indexed, WoS, ABDC and UGC CARE journals, contributing to global conferences in collaboration with institutions in the UK, Turkey, and India. She has also been recognized as a Session Coordinator and Co-Chairperson at multiple international academic forums, for her leadership in facilitating discussions on AI, RPA, finance and sustainability. Her current academic pursuits focus on the integration of automation technologies within university management frameworks, promoting efficiency, transparency, and sustainable innovation. She continues to inspire students through experiential teaching, research mentoring, and industry-oriented learning, reflecting her vision of bridging finance, technology, and academia for a smarter, data-driven future.

Research Philosophy

  • Automation of university operations
  • Financial decision systems using AI & RPA
  • Sustainable digital transformation
  • Financial markets and risk modeling
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Education & Qualifications

2021 – 2024

Ph.D. in Business Administration

Manipal University Jaipur

Focus: RPA Adoption in Universities

2025 (Passed)

CFA Level II

CFA Institute

Advanced Financial Analysis

2023 (Passed)

CFA Level I

CFA Institute

2019 – 2021

M.Com (Financial Analysis)

Gold Medallist | MUJ

Technical Expertise

Programming & Automation

Python UiPath (RPA) Java MySQL

Analytical Tools

Advanced Excel Financial Modeling Visual Studio

Certifications

  • Applied Fixed Income – LinkedIn Learning
  • Financial Modeling Foundations
  • Business Valuation
  • Python & Statistics for Finance
  • Global Financial Markets