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Pooja Lekhi (Ph.D.) is a proficient professional with over nine years of experience in teaching and research within the business administration field, specializing in finance. She currently holds the positions of Vice Chair in the Department of Quantitative Studies and finance professor at University Canada West. Backed by a strong academic foundation and a comprehensive grasp of effective pedagogical and assessment methodologies, she adeptly communicates intricate technical and financial concepts with clarity. Her instructional responsibilities embrace both management and finance courses. She possesses a Ph.D. in business administration (finance) and a master's in business administration (finance) from Punjab Technical University in India. Her contributions numerous published research articles, magazine pieces, and book reviews. Moreover, she's frequently cited in various international media outlets, including Express.co.uk, capital.com, and currency.com. Her research interests span analyzing asset quality management practices in banks, evaluating banks' loan and investment portfolios, along with exploring cryptocurrencies and financial technologies.
Simriti Popli (Ph.D) is an academician with over ten years of expertise in teaching and research, creating effective learning opportunities for postgraduate courses. She is currently a Business Lecturer at Kaplan International College in London. She has taught for more than 7 years at Guru Nanak Dev University College, India. Her professional trajectory has been defined by various accomplishments, including being the author of the best paper award. She has written research papers for Scopus-indexed journals, UGC Care, and book chapters. She has also participated in several international and national conferences and research workshops. She holds a PhD in Corporate Social Responsibility from Lovely Professional University in India and a Master's degree in Marketing from APJ Institute of Management in India. Her research area includes corporate social responsibility, personal values, sustainability and branding. Gained industry experience of two years as a Business Development Manager for a sports firm working with organization's core values and beliefs. [Editor]