Dr. Vinay Kandpal is a highly accomplished academic and industry professional with a strong background in finance. Holding a D Litt (Post Doc) and PhD in Finance, Dr. Kandpal has over 18 years of and has contributed extensively to the field of management, with more than 51 research papers published in leading refereed journals and five books to his name.  Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor at the School of Business at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) in Dehradun, India. He is associated with Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Springer and IJEGR, IGI Global as Editorial Board Member. His research interests includes sustainability, fintech, smart cities, risk management, sustainable finance, circular economy, and financial inclusion.

Area of Specialization

Sustainability Advisory and Services

Relevant Certification & Qualification

• Post Doc Researcher, UNIP Brazil (Registered February 2023) on Sustainable Finance and Circular Economy.
• D Litt in Management from Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India on "A Study of Social and Economic Implications of Financial Inclusion in Uttarakhand" (April 2022).
• Ph. D in Management from Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India in Topic "Performance Evaluation of Mutual Funds in India – A Comparative Study of Public and Private Sector Mutual Funds" (February 2012)
• Passed Masters in Business Administration from Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India (2003-05) with specialization in Finance & Marketing (Dual)
• Passed B. Com. (Hons) from Calcutta University, India (2000-03)
• Intermediate (10+2) from West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, India (2000)
• High School (10^th) from West Bengal Board, India (1998)