Ph.D. Research Proposal Seminars - Dept. of Economics & Finance - 27th Dec 2025
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2025 5:17 pm
BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, PILANI
PILANI CAMPUS
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
Ph.D. Research Proposal Seminar Notice - 2025-26 (Sem I)
PILANI CAMPUS
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
Ph.D. Research Proposal Seminar Notice - 2025-26 (Sem I)
The Ph.D. Research Proposal Seminar of 1) Ms. Aastha Srivastava (2024PHXF0438), 2) Mr. Shivam Choudhary (2024PHXF0437P), and 3) Ms. Rishika (2024PHXF0436P) will be held as per the following schedule:
1) Ms. Aastha Srivastava (2024PHXF0438)
Date (Day): 27/12/2025 (Saturday) Time: 10:30 AM Venue: 6167-A (Seminar Room)
Title of the Proposed Research: "Essays on Corporate Digital Transformation and the Firm’s Strategic Decision"
Proposed Supervisor: Prof. Byomakesh Debata, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and Finance, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
DAC Members: 1) Prof. Aprajita Pandey, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and Finance, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
2) Prof. Abhishek Verma, Assistant Professor, Department of Management, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
2) Mr. Shivam Choudhary (2024PHXF0437P)
Date (Day): 27/12/2025 (Saturday) Time: 11:15 AM Venue: 6167-A (Seminar Room)
Title of the Proposed Research: "Agri-Food Global Value Chains in Global North and South: Participation patterns, Environmental Provisions and the Food Security Outcomes."
Proposed Supervisor: Prof. Rahul Arora, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and Finance, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
DAC Members: 1) Prof. Krishna M., Associate Professor, Department of Economics and Finance, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
2) Prof. Balakrushna Padhi, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and Finance, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
3) Ms. Rishika (2024PHXF0436P)
Date (Day): 27/12/2025 (Saturday) Time: 12 Noon Venue: 6167-A (Seminar Room)
Title of the Proposed Research: "Material Footprints, Economic Growth, and Sustainability: Cross-Country Evidence from a Global Economy"
Proposed Supervisor: Prof. Krishna M., Associate Professor, Department of Economics and Finance, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
DAC Members: 1) Prof. Rahul Arora, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and Finance, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
2) Prof. Byomakesh Debata, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and Finance, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
Interested persons are welcome to attend the seminar.
Prof. Rahul Arora (Convener, DRC) Prof. Krishna M. (HoD)