Dr. Rohini Kumari is a self-driven and enthusiastic education professional with over 10 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. Born on 15th February 1992 in Haryana, she pursued her academic journey with remarkable distinction, securing the 8th Rank in her University during her B.A. (Hons.) in Economics and the 5th Rank during her M.A. in Economics from M.D. University, Rohtak.
She specializes in teaching courses such as Macro Economics, Mathematical Economics, Statistics, Developmental Economics, Gender Economics, and Public Economics. Skilled in interdisciplinary teaching, curriculum design, and inquiry-based learning, Dr. Kumari actively integrates emerging pedagogical tools and technology to enhance learning outcomes and contribute to research-led academic excellence.
Currently serving as Assistant Professor in the School of Humanities at K. R. Mangalam University since October 2022, she has also held the additional role of Assistant Dean, Academics. She is a UGC NET and JRF qualified academician, a Life Member of the Indian Economic Association and the Indian Social Science Association, and a recipient of multiple prestigious awards including the ‘Iconic Women Creating Better World for All’ award by WICCI and ALL (2025), and the ‘Dedication and Service Award 2025’ by K. R. Mangalam University.
- Ph.D. in Economics (Gender Economics), K. R. Mangalam University (2022–2025)
- M.A. in Economics, M.D. University, Rohtak (2011–2013) — 5th Rank in University
- B.A. (Hons.) in Economics, M.D. University, Rohtak (2008–2011) — 8th Rank in University
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), M.D. University, Rohtak (2014–2015)
Certifications & Qualifying Exams
- JRF Qualified — 2014
- UGC NET Qualified — 2014, 2015, 2021
K.R. Mangalam University | October 2022 – Present
Assistant Professor, Economics, School of Humanities
NBGSM College, Sohna, Gurugram | July 2015 – October 2022
Assistant Professor, Economics
Research Papers (Journals)
- “Addressing the Intersectional Gap: A Study of Financial Inclusion in Gurgaon’s Transgender Community”, Empirical Economics Letters, ISSN: 1681-8997, Special Issue, May 2025. (ABDC)
- “A Case Study on Empowering Women for Micro-Finance and Financial Literacy in Ghangola Village, Gurugram, Haryana”, European Economic Letters, ISSN: 2323-5233, Vol. 15, Issue 2, May 2025. (ABDC)
- “Advancing Gender Equality through Budgetary Allocation”, Communications on Applied Nonlinear Analysis, ISSN: 1074-133X, January 2025. (Scopus)
- “The Role of Higher Education in Economic Development”, JRR, ISSN: 2320-2750, Year 11, Volume 1, Issue 57, January–February 2023.
- “Catalyst of Change: An Exploratory Study on Assessing the Economic Ripples of Ram Mandir Construction”, Juni Khyat, ISSN: 2278-4632, January–June 2024. (UGC-Care List-I)
- “Economic Expansion and Its Environmental Implications in Asia”, Samdarshi, Vol. 16, Issue 3, ISSN: 2581-3986.
- “The Digital Economy and Anthropocentric Sustainable Development: The Environmental Resilience of the Asian Continent”, Taylor & Francis, Routledge Publication, E-ISBN: 9781003388753, Volume 1, 2023. (Scopus Q1)
- “The Impact of Construction and Environmental Pollution on Health and Economic Status”, International Journal of Research & Analytical Reviews (IJRAR).
- “Make in India: A Possible Reality or Merely an Illusion”, Journal of Global Research & Analyses, Volume 4(2), ISSN: 2278-6775.
- “Entrepreneurship — Breaking the Cycle of Youth Unemployment”, Enlightened Voice, Volume 3(1), ISSN: 2445-2984.
- “India’s Demographic Transition and its Impact on Economic Development”, International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research, Volume 02, Issue 07, ISSN: 2455-8834.
Book Chapters
- “The Economic Impact of AI and Automation in Terms of Unemployment, Inequality, and Economic Growth”, in Futuristic Trends in Social Sciences, Iterative International Publisher, Volume 3, Book 17, ISBN: 978-93-5747-771-0, April 2024.
- “Digital Transformation for Self-Reliance in India: A Pathway to Economic Growth and Sustainability”, in Futuristic Trends in Social Sciences, Iterative International Publisher, Volume 3, Book 17, ISBNs: 978-93-5747-771-0 & 978-93-6252-283-2, May 2024.
- “Understanding National Integration and Challenges in its Various Ways” — National Seminar, NBGSM College, Sohna, 20th March 2017.
- “From Kirana Stores to E-commerce: The Evolving Landscape of Consumer Perceptions on Digital Payments in India” — International Conference on Advancement in Research & Development, Indira Priyadarshini Govt. Degree College for Women (Autonomous), Hyderabad & RSP Conference Hub, Coimbatore, 30th January 2024.
- “Addressing the Intersectional Gap: A Study of Financial Health of Gurgaon’s Transgender Community” — International Conference, School of Legal Studies, K. R. Mangalam University, 4th March 2024.
- “Foreign Direct Investment: A Key Driver for Achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047” — National Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches for Innovation and Sustainability (NCMIS), 17th–18th April 2025.
- “A Case Study on Empowering Women for Micro-Finance and Financial Literacy in Ghangola Village, Gurugram, Haryana” — International Conference RAASHEE’25, University of Lucknow, 7th–8th February 2025.
- “Examining the Nexus Between Social Sector Expenditure and Human Well-being in India” — National Seminar on ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’, Department of Economics, RKSD College, Kaithal (Haryana), 15th February 2025.
- Presented a research paper titled “The Demographic Dividend Reversal: Leveraging Startup Over-Saturation to Activate Untapped Human Capital in India” at the 13th International Conference on Business & Management (ICBM 2026), organised by the Department of Commerce, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, New Delhi, on the theme “Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership in Urban–Rural Bharat: Pathways to Viksit Bharat@2047 and the SDGs” (6 February 2026).
- Presented a research paper titled “Digital Platforms, Artificial Intelligence, and the Reconfiguration of Labour Markets: A Study of the Gig Economy in India” at the 9th International Conference 2026 on “Advancements in Digital Transformation: Leveraging AI and Data Science for Next-Generation Innovation (ICADT-LADSNI 2026)”, organised by Army Institute of Management & Technology on 27–28 March 2026.
Patents
- Patent Published: “IoT-Based Inflation and Purchasing Power Monitor”, Application No. 455619-001, CBR Date: 17th April 2025.
- Patent Published: “AI-Powered Fiscal Policy Impact Assessment Device”, Application No. 457461-001, CBR Date: 3rd May 2025, Date of Issue: 10th July 2025.
Research Projects
- Seed Grant Project (2024–25): “Revealing Gender Disparity in Healthcare: A Case Study of Rural Gurugram Villages” — Grant Amount: INR 2 Lakhs.
Awards & Honours
- Appreciation Certificate/Award for Promoting Rubicon LifeSkills Program — 2021.
- Rookie of the Year Award, K. R. Mangalam University — 2023.
- “Iconic Women Creating Better World for All” — Awarded by Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI) and All Ladies League (ALL) — 2025.
- Dedication and Service Award 2025 — K. R. Mangalam University.
Academic Memberships
- Life Member — Indian Economic Association.
- Life Member — Indian Social Science Association.
- FDP on “Research Methods and Data Analysis Using SPSS and AMOS” — Jamia Hamdard University, 21st–26th May 2018.
- ARPIT Refresher Course in Economics — SWAYAM Portal by SRCC, Delhi University, 2019.
- FDP on “Multi-Media Enriched E-content Development” — SGBT Khalsa College, 21st–26th May 2020.
- FDP on “ICT Tools for Education 4.0” — SVPCET Nagpur, 8th–13th June 2020.
- Online Workshop on “Applied Econometrics and Machine Learning” — Department of Economics, Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur, 25th–31st October 2021.
- Two-Week Refresher Course on “Advanced Research Methodology” — Ramanujan College, Delhi University, 22nd January – 5th February 2022.
- FDP: “Research Methodology in Social Science, Management, and Humanities” — KR Mangalam University (sponsored by Indian Economic Association), 7 days, 4th–11th July 2023.
- FDP: “Methodical Minds: Building Expertise in Research Methodologies” — KR Mangalam University, 7 days, 8th–13th January 2024.
- FDP: “Research Grants and Funding: Writing Effective Proposals” — KR Mangalam University, 6 days, 26th–31st July 2024.
- FDP: “Enhancing Research Quality: Qualitative Data Analysis and Insight in Social Science and Multidisciplinary Approaches” — K. R. Mangalam University & RSD Hub, 7 days, 24th February – 1st March 2025.
