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Dr. Sofia Khan

Dr. Sofia Khan

Assistant Professor, Management – Finance

sofia.khan@vgu.ac.in

BIO

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.

Academic Degrees -

  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 2
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1
  • Ph.D. in Management and Commerce on Robotic Process Automation in Universities
  • UGC NET (Commerce)
  • Master of Commerce (Financial Analysis)
  • Diploma in ASP.NET (C#), Banasthali Vidyapith, Newai, Rajasthan
  • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

Academic Appointments -

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur

Academic Experience -

  • 5 Months

Research Interests -

  • FinTech, Robotic Process Automation, Finance

Journal Articles -

  • Paper published in Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal on Fintech in Investment Management for Modern Entrepreneurs, 2022. (Research Gate, Google Scholar, Publons, DOAJ, Academia)
  • Paper published in International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S3) on Application of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for supply chain management, smart transportation and logistics, 2022. (WoS, Research Gate, Google Scholar)
  • Paper published in Journal of Information and optimization sciences (JIOS-T-1254), titled Application of Robotic Process Automation in education sector, 2022. (WoS, ABDC, Google Scholar)
  • Paper Published in Journal of International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applications in Engineering on Role of Robotic Process Automation and Navigation System in Transport Sector, 2024.(Scopus-Q3)
  • Paper Published in The Indian Journal of Commerce on Role of Adopting Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the Medical Sector. 2024. (UGC Care Group-II)

Book Chapters -

  • Book Chapter Published in IGI publisher (Scopus indexed). Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the Aviation Sector in Global Air Transport Management and Reshaping Business Models for the New Era on Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the Aviation Sector, 2022.
  • Book Chapter published in IGI Publisher (Scopus indexed). Application of RPA in Human Security Systems in Smart Cities in Application and adoption of Robotic Process Automation for Smart Cities, 2023.
  • Book Chapter published in Sustainable Innovations in Management in the Digital Transformation Era (Scopus indexed). Does Robotic Process Automation Will Shift Examination Process of the Universities in the Future? 2024.

  • Shield for getting the highest marks in the Commerce Stream in 12th.
  • Gold Medal in M.Com (Financial Analyst)
  • Best Paper Award in the International Conference on “Technology Changes Future” Organized by Sakarya University of Applied Sciences, Sakarya, Turkey Tradepreneur Global Academic Platform, UK, 2022.

Teaching (Degree/Courses) -

  • MBA (Financial Engineering, Financial Analyst, International Finance and Trade, Managerial Economics)

Teaching (Executive Education & Other Non Degree Programs) -

  • Diploma in ASP.NET (C#) from Banasthali Vidyapith, Newai, Rajasthan

Conferences -

  • National conference on “Recent Trends and Development in Modern Business Strategies” Organized by IARA Jaipur, 2021.
  • International conferences on “Sustainable Business: Revisiting management practices” organized by FOMC School of business and commerce Manipal university Jaipur.
  • International Conference on “Technology Changes Future” Organized by Sakarya University of Applied Sciences, Sakarya, Turkey Tradepreneur Global Academic Platform, UK, 2022.
  • International Conference on Emerging Management Trends: Financial Literacy, Financial Inclusion and FinTech [3Fs] organised by Faculty of Management and Commerce, Manipal University Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, 2022.
  • The III International Scientific and Practical Conference. The impact of accounting and finance on the development of economic processes” Berehove (Transcarpathian region, Ukraine) June 15, 2022.
  • International Conference in Technical session – VI – Economic Trend and Management Organised by MLSU, Udaipur, 2022.
  • International conference on emerging technologies and circular economy, Apeejay School of Management, Dwarka, Delhi 2023.
  • Sustainable Innovations in Management in the Digit Transformation Era (SIMDTE), University of Technology Bahrain 2023.
  • Annual Conference of Indian Commerce Association, Department of Commerce, Faculty of Commerce & Business, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, December 2023, on the title “Robotic Process Automation and its impact on employee's performance in the universities.”
  • Annual Conference of Indian Commerce Association & International Seminar on India’s March Towards $5 Trillion Economy by 2024, organised by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad & MGM University, Aurangabad, on the title “Adoption of RPA in Operational Activities of Universities.”
  • National Conference on Shaping up the future: Trends and Opportunities in Commerce Beyond Curriculum, Organised by Faculty of Commerce16 and 17 February 2024, Under the joint auspices of Ashvinbhai A. Patel Commerce College Gandhinagar & Smt. M.P. Patel College of Commerce and Center for professional Courses – Kadi (Constituent Colleges of KADI SARVA VISHWAVIDYALAYA), on the title “Adoption of RPA in the Universities”
  • International Conference on Sustainability, Innovation, Practices and Advancements in Management (SIPAM 2025), organized by the Faculty of Management, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, on June 27–28, 2025. Presented a paper titled “Enhancing University Learning Management Systems through Robotic Process Automation: A Strategic Framework for Automation and Efficiency.” Acted as Session Coordinator, facilitating presentations and discussions on technology-enabled learning and automation in higher education.
  • International Faculty Development Program on “Emerging Research and Innovations in AI Applications in Mathematics, Bio-Sciences, and Management”, organized by the Department of Mathematics, NIET, NIMS University, Jaipur, held from June 26 to July 2, 2025. Delivered an Invited Talk highlighting the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and applied sciences for sustainable innovation in academic research and management practices.
  • International Conference on Multidisciplinary Studies (InTraders 2025), organized by Sakarya University, Türkiye in collaboration with International Balkan University (North Macedonia) and Women in Science Network (North Macedonia), on October 27–28, 2025. Served as Co-Chairperson for Technical Session II titled “Ethical Issues of Artificial Intelligence on Multidisciplinary Studies”, guiding international participants through academic discussions on ethics, digital transformation, and AI.
  • International Conference on Sustainable Development Practices for Adoption of RPA in Universities, organized by the Global Academic Association (Southampton, UK) in collaboration with Sakarya University of Applied Sciences (Türkiye) and Sardar Beant Singh State University (India), held on September 13–14, 2025. Presented the paper “Sustainable Development Practices for Adoption of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Universities” and served as Co-Chairperson of the session, contributing to academic leadership and cross- border scholarly engagement.