Dr. Bilal Pandow
Assistant Professor
Academic Qualifications Obtained
2020 | PhD. Finance, University of Kashmir, India |
2015 | M.Phil. Finance, University of Kashmir, India |
2007 | Master’s in Finance and Control, University of Kashmir, India |
2005 | PG Diploma in Mass Communication, Indira Gandhi National Open University, India |
2004 | PG Diploma in Cost Accounting, University of Kashmir, India |
Professional Certifications
2024 | Associate Fellow, Advance Higher Education, UK |
2024 | AI in Finance, The World Bank |
2011 | Economic Thinking for Planners and Developers, PLANETIZEN, California |
2009 | Certified Trainer: Microfinance, Asian Development Bank Institute & World Bank |
2004 | Conflict Resolution Programme, Henry Martyn Institute: International Center for Research, India |
2003 | PG Diploma in Computer Applications, DOEACC, India |
Teaching Expertise
2022 – 2023 | Director Curriculum Development, Kids Campus Education, India |
2020-2022 | Faculty, University of Kashmir, India |
2018-2020 | Research Fellow, Business School, University of Kashmir, India |
2016-2018 | Senior Lecturer, Middle East College, Oman |
2010-2016 | Lecturer/Placement Officer, Department of Business & Financial Studies, University of Kashmir, India |
Relevant Industry Expertise
2009-2010 | Deputy Director, Infinity Access Technologies Pvt Ltd, India |
2008-2009 | Assistant Manager, HDFC Bank ltd, India |
2007 | Summer Trainee, Reserve Bank of India, India |
2006 | Researcher, Centre for Science and Environment, India |
2004-2005 | Financial Researcher, iLocus, India |
Research
Areas of Research Interest
Corporate Finance, Capital Market, Circular Economy, Event Studies, Fintech, Climate Finance
The Geography of News Project
Applied ICT and Organizational Development Project
Bilal’s regional research interests are centered on South Asia and the Middle East, where he explores financial dynamics and sustainability efforts within these economically and geopolitically significant regions.
Publications
BOOKS:
- Sep 2024: Navigating the Future of Finance in the Age of AI, IGI Global, edited volume, DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-4382-1, ISBN13: 9798369343821|ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369343869, https://www.igi-global.com/book/navigating-future-finance-age/339188
- Jul 2024: MoneyVilla: Learn to be Money Smart (Children story book to learn finance concepts); Publisher: Vitasta Publishing Private Limited, New Delhi; Language: English; ISBN-10: 8119670248; ISBN-13: 978-8119670246; https://amzn.in/d/0c0fhGou
- Jan 2023: A to Z of FINANCE for CHILDREN; Publisher: Wular Publications Language: English; ISBN-10: 9390666430; ISBN-13: 978-9390666430; https://amzn.eu/d/0LyXhlB
- Apr 2017: Public Debt Management; Paperback: 120 pages; Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany; Language: English; ISBN-10: 3330067047; ISBN-13: 978-3330067042; https://www.amazon.com/Public-Debt-Management-Bilal-Pandow/dp/3330067047
- July 2025: Applying Blockchain Technology: Concepts and Trends; CRC Press (Indexed in Scopus) edited volume (forthcoming)
RESEARCH PAPERS:
- Impact of COVID-19 on Banking and the Imperative for FinTech and Digital Transformation: A Case Study; (co-authored); Pacific Business Review International; [2024] [WoS indexed]
- The Effect of Stock Splits on Liquidity: Evidence from China; (co-authored); Business Perspectives and Research; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/22785337221148823 [2023] [ABDC and SCOPUS indexed]
- Impact of drop in crude oil prices on Oman’s stock market: An analysis of volatility; (co-authored); Journal of Emerging Markets; 22 (1-2), 8-25 [2022]
- Internet of Things: Financial Perspective and its associated security concerns; (co-authored); International Journal of Electronic Finance, 10 (3), 145-158; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEF.2021.115644 [2021] [SCOPUS indexed]
- Economic benefits of implementing cloud in higher education institutions: a reflection; (co-authored); International Journal of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation, 18(4), 391-398; DOI: 10.1504/IJTTC.2021.120201 [2021]
- Stock Splits: A Review, Reconceptualization and Extension; (co-authored); Pacific Business Review International, 13(9), 68-76 [2021]
- Influence of fiscal policy on GDP: an empirical study of GCC countries; (co-authored); Investment Management and Financial Innovations 17 (3), 319-331; DOI: 10.21511/imfi.17(3).2020.24 [2020] [SCOPUS indexed]
- Evaluation of a Flipped Classroom Model: A Case Study from Oman; (co-authored); FIIB Business Review; 9(1), 15–22; DOI: 10.1177/2319714520909006 journals.sagepub.com/home/fib [2020] [SCOPUS indexed]
- Employability through networking: a way forward; (co-authored); International Journal of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation, 17(1), 56–67; DOI: 10.1504/IJTTC.2020.106572 [2020]
- Impact of Share Splits on Stock Returns: Evidences from India; (co-authored); Vision; 23(4),432–441; DOI: 10.1177/0972262919868130journals.sagepub.com/home/vis [2019] [SCOPUS indexed]
- An Event Study Analysis of Stock Splits in Indian Stock Market: Sectoral Response; (co-authored); Pacific Business Review International 11(2), 88-93 [2018]
- Gender, entrepreneurship and socioeconomic reparation in Jammu & Kashmir; (co-authored); The USV Annals of Economics and Public Administration 17(2), 171-180 [2018]
- Persistent Performance of Fund Managers: An analysis of selection and timing skills; International Journal of Commerce and Finance 3(2), 11-24 [2017]
- Growth and performance of Indian mutual funds industry; Journal of Economic & Financial Studies 5(2), 26-38 [2017]
- Risk and Return Analysis of Mutual Fund Industry in India; (co-authored); International Research Dynamics of Economics 1(1), 8-19 [2017]
- Performance of Mutual Funds in India; International Journal of Research in IT, Management and Engineering 7(1), 14-23 [2017]
- Selectivity skills of mutual fund managers in India: an analysis; International Journal of Commerce and Finance 2(2), 41 [2016]
- Market Timing Ability of Fund Managers in India: An Analysis; Journal of Accounting, Finance and Auditing Studies 2(4), 172-194 [2016]
An analysis into the stock selectivity skill of Indian Fund Managers; (co-authored); Business Review 17(2) [2013]
BOOK CHAPTERS:
- IoT-Enabled Financial Inclusion: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Implications; Internet of Things Applications and Technology; ISBN: 9781003458401; Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group; DOI: 10.1201/9781003458401 [Sep 2024]
- Revolutionizing Finance: The Impact of AI-Driven Innovations; Navigating the Future of Finance in the Age of AI; ISBN13: 9798369343821; Publisher: IGI Global; DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-4382-1.ch001 [Sep 2024]
- Understanding Financial Impact of Machine and Deep Learning in Healthcare: An Analysis Applications of Machine Learning and Deep Learning on Biological Data; (co-authored); ISBN: 978-1-032-35826-0; Publisher: CRC Press [Feb 2023]
- Development and Diversification: A case study of Sultanate of Oman; Oman in the 21st Century Issues and Challenges; (co-authored); ISBN: 9781536157543; Publisher: Nova Science Publisher Inc. New York [Sep 2019]
- Evaluating Inclination of Youth to Start Enterprise: A Study in Oman; Creative Business and Social Innovations for a Sustainable Future; (co-authored); ISBN: 978-3-030-01661-6; Publisher: Springer Nature [Jan 2019]
- International Practices and Situating Public Debt Management in Oman; Financial sector in Oman: Developments, Issues and Prospect; ISBN: 978-99969-824-0-8 A; Publisher: College of Banking and Financial Studies, Sultanate of Oman [Oct 2017]
- Developing an Interest-Free Financial System in India: Need for Evolving a Qualified Workforce; Interest Free Banking; (co-authored); ISBN-13: 978-3330067042; Publisher: University of Kashmir [Jun 2016]
- Role of Micro Finance in Conflict Zones: A case study of Kashmir; Embodiment of Empowerment Self Help Group; (co-authored); ISBN: 978-81-8209-277-8-1(1) Publisher: University of Pondicherry [Dec 2010]
Boards, Advisory committees, Professional organizations
- Associate Fellow, Advance Higher Education, UK, 2024
- Sectary, Chess and Board Games at the Polytechnic, 2024
- Member, Working Group for Collaborations in Research and Publications, 2024
- Member, Working Group for Renewing and Pursuing Accreditation Standards, 2024
- Member, Working Group for Establishment of MSc. in Sustainable Finance and Accounting, 2024
- Member, working group led by DARE for the development of postgraduate programmes by research, 2023
- Financial Management Association International, United States, 2017
- UN Solution Exchange, Microfinance (UNDP), 2008
- Registered Engineers for Disaster Relief (RedR), India, 2005
- Fellows, East-West Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2022
- Fellows, Joke Waller Hunter Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2012