Current position: Lecturer in Financial Technology
Kunal Rao has expertise in Artifical Intelligence and analytics research. With a PhD in Management Studies from IIT Roorkee , Kunal joins the Mumbai Enterprise Campus in May 2026.
An AI & AnalyticseResearch Expert who specializes in machine learning, computational social science, and information systems, with strong application in real-world domains like social media analysis, healthcare, and education.
Strong academic and research Profile, a Ph.D. scholar at IIT Roorkee with multiple publications in reputed outlets (Elsevier, IEEE, Springer, AIS), including award-winning research at PACIS 2024. Industry & applied experience with hands-on experience in financial analytics and time series modeling as a Derivatives Research Analyst, along with diverse internships across DRDO, government AI projects, and IoT strategy.
Held key roles such as AIS Doctoral Student College Coordinator and AMCIS 2026 Mini-Track Chair, contributing to international research communities.
