Harnessing AI and Data Analytics in Smart Business Education

Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Taneja is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management Studies, Graphic Era deemed to be University, India. His main areas of focus are Accounting and Finance (Fin Tech, Green Finance), Risks, Insurance Management, Green Economics, and Management of Innovation in Insurance. He holds a double master's degree (MBA & M.Com.) in management with a specialization in Finance and Marketing. He has published research papers, book chapters, case studies, and books, with three Indian patents published and two more patents filed for a grant in India. Dr. Taneja has attended/organized more than 50 conferences, and has been invited as session chair, resource person, key-note speaker, and judge at various conferences in India and globally. He was also an invited guest lecturer at Usak University, Turkey, and at other universities. He has also been a Special Issue Editor for several journals, and is also a reviewer. Dr. Taneja has received several academic awards in recognition for his work, his motto in life is to grow and help others in growth.

Dr. Pawan Kumar, Ph.D., is an accomplished academician and researcher with over 18 years of experience in commerce and management. Currently a professor at Graphic Era (Deemed to be) University, Dehradun India, he has a distinguished career supervising Ph.D. students and publishing numerous research papers, with many of them featured on various indexes. He holds a Ph.D. in Commerce from Kurukshetra University, and completed his M.Phil and M.Com Degrees. Dr. Kumar's expertise spans across finance, banking, and the securities market, and he has authored several books on green finance, AI, and financial technology. His research portfolio includes five patents, and he has served as a guest editor for several indexed journals, and has received numerous accolades. As a thought leader, Dr. Kumar's work on sustainable finance, blockchain technology, and fintech has substantially impacted the field. His contribution to academia further underscores his involvement in global high-impact conferences and faculty development programs. His academic and professional journey reflects a deep commitment to advancing research, teaching, and innovation in commerce and management.

Dr. Bhupinder Pal Singh Chahal serves as an Adjunct Professor of Marketing at Yorkville University in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and concurrently holds roles as Faculty Administrator and Professor at Granville College, Vancouver. With a distinguished career spanning over 15 years in the realm of management education, Dr. Chahal is the Head of Department at Apex Institute of Technology (AIT-Management) within Chandigarh University, where he dedicated 11 years of his professional journey. Dr. Chahal's expertise lies in Marketing and International Business, and he has provided mentorship for research work across diverse topics within these domains, contributing to papers, case studies, chapters in books, and publications in international and national refereed journals. His research contributions have been showcased in conference proceedings at multiple international and national conferences, as well as in edited books.

Dr. Amar Johri is a distinguished academic and finance professional, currently serving as a faculty member at the College of Administrative and Financial Sciences, Saudi Electronic University, in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Dr. Johri holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), a Master of Business Administration (MBA) specializing in Finance, and a Doctorate (Ph.D.). He has also earned certifications in Online Learning Design and Best Practices for Education (OLDBE). Dr. Johri is an active researcher with a notable presence who has authored 21 publications, demonstrating his commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in finance and administration.