Ms. Devika Agrawal

Ms. Devika Agrawal is an Assistant Professor in the Finance & Accounting area at GLA University Mathura, with over seven years of teaching experience. She is a UGC–Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) awardee with an exceptional 99.89 percentile and is a three-time UGC-NET (Commerce) qualifier.

Her academic and research work is strongly aligned with sustainability and responsible business practices, with a focus on ESG performance and sustainable finance. She actively contributes to advancing knowledge in sustainability-driven financial systems and governance frameworks.

Core Expertise

• ESG Performance & Sustainable Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Sustainability Reporting & BRSR
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Carbon Markets
• AI in Finance, Accounting & Auditing

Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor – Finance & Accounting at GLA University
• 7+ years of teaching experience across:
• MBA
• BBA
• B.Com programs
• Academic mentor guiding students in research and professional development
• Conducts guest lectures and expert sessions on ESG, BRSR, and AI in Finance

Research & Publications

• Published Scopus-indexed research papers
• Authored book chapters in sustainability and finance domains
• Research contributions in:
• ESG and sustainability reporting
• Corporate governance
• SDGs and responsible finance
• Carbon markets

Certifications & Academic Achievements

• UGC – Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Awardee (99.89 percentile)
• UGC-NET (Commerce) Qualified – 3 Times

Key Highlights

• 7+ years of academic experience in finance and accounting
• JRF awardee with top percentile performance
• Specialist in ESG, SDGs, and sustainable finance
• Published researcher with Scopus-indexed work
• Active contributor to academic mentoring and industry-relevant education
• Conducts expert sessions on AI in finance and sustainability reporting

Teaching & Academic Engagement

Ms. Agrawal integrates contemporary industry practices into her teaching, focusing on:

• ESG-driven financial decision-making
• Practical sustainability reporting frameworks
• Emerging technologies like AI in finance and auditing
• Student mentoring and personality development

Her approach ensures students are prepared for modern financial ecosystems shaped by sustainability and digital transformation.

Professional Focus

Ms. Agrawal’s work is centered on building future-ready finance professionals equipped with sustainability knowledge, governance awareness, and analytical skills aligned with global ESG trends.