Dr. Meera K L
Associate Professor, Department of Management Studies
Profile
Dr. Meera K L
Associate Professor, Department of Management Studies
Dr. Meera K L is a seasoned academician and administrator with over two decades of experience spanning higher education and corporate sectors. She holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Jain (Deemed-to-be) University and an MBA in Finance from Mount Carmel Institute of Management. Her career reflects a deep commitment to institutional development, research excellence, and pedagogical innovation. As Head of Department and IQAC Coordinator at Dayananda Sagar Business Academy, she has led initiatives in NAAC compliance, digital transformation, and academic quality enhancement. Her teaching portfolio includes finance and management subjects across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and she has mentored numerous student projects and clubs, including finance and business clubs.
Dr. Meera’s research contributions are extensive, with over 25 papers published in Scopus, ABDC, IEEE, and UGC Care journals, alongside multiple book chapters and three authored academic books. Her work explores emerging domains such as Fintech, AI in Risk Management, and Blockchain applications in education and finance. She has presented at national and international conferences, holds two Indian patents in predictive financial analytics, and is currently pursuing an executive program in Fintech and Risk Management from IIM Vishakhapatnam. Her professional journey is marked by a passion for interdisciplinary learning, strategic academic planning, and fostering a research-driven institutional culture.
Area
Fintech
Investment Management
Behavioral Finance
Risk Management
Qualification
MBA, Ph.D
Experience
20+ Years
Paper Publications
- Valarmathi, P., Dhatchayani, L., Satyanarayana, P., Chouhan, K., Meera, K. L., Diwan, S. D., & Vyas, A. (2025). Computer-Brain Interface in Economics: An Innovative Method for Policy Analysis. In Brain-Computer Interfaces and Applications in Business (pp. 81-96). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
- Charan, J. K., Meera, K. L., Sudheer, P., Gopalakrishnan, G., Sharma, M., Selvakumar, P., & Manjunath, T. C. (2025). Applications of Generative AI and Human-AI Collaboration. In Humans and Generative AI Tools for Collaborative Intelligence (pp. 423-440). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
- Sandeep, N. K., Bolla, R. L., Kakde, H. S., Iván, C. V. C., Meera, K. L., & Inumula, K. M. (2025, February). Technological Advancement of Big Data Analytics in Enhancing Financial Decision-Making and Trade Performance in Emerging Markets. In 2025 First International Conference on Advances in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, and Communication Technologies (CE2CT) (pp. 269-273). IEEE.
- MEERA, K.L, & Seshanna, S. (2025). A review of crypto art and the ethical challenges of the NFT revolution in the digital art market through legal circulation of NFTS. Multidisciplinary Reviews, (Accepted Articles).
- Meera, K. L., Sarkar, P., Aravinda, K., Ajitha, G., Singh, N., & Dhanraj, J. A. (2025).1 AI and Quantum Networks for Enhanced Organizational Performance. In AI and Quantum Network Applications in Business and Medicine (pp. 431-458). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
- Virmani, D., Meera, K. L., Selvi, G. P., Javed, S., Ambethkar, R., & Palav, M. R. (2025). AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance in Asset Management. In Interdisciplinary Approaches to AI, Internet of Everything, and Machine Learning (pp. 397-408). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
- Swadia, B. U., Anand, J., Meera, K. L., Khan, A. A., Javed, S., & Palav, M. R. (2025). AI-Based Real-Time Financial Risk Management. In Role of Internet of Everything (IOE), VLSI Architecture, and AI in Real-Time Systems (pp. 77-92). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
- Chidambaranathan, S., Meera, K. L., Attaluri, V., Prakash, N., Jose, N. N., & Dhayanithi, A. (2024, November). Fusion Forecasting: An Integration of BiLSTM and Enhanced Transformers for Stock Prices. In 2024 International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication and Materials (ICACCM) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
- Laxminarayana Korada, . Meera. K.L, Ranjidha, P., Verma, T. L., & Mahalaksmi Arumugam, D. R. O (2025). Artificial Intelligence On The Administration Of Financial Markets.
- Meera, K. L., Vijai, C., Kalia, R., Raje, H., Sen, G., & Tiwari, M. (2024, March). Using Blockchain technology for transparent and secure Financial Transactions in the Contemporary Business Landscape.2 In 2024 International Conference on Trends in Quantum Computing and Emerging Business Technologies (pp. 1-4). IEEE.
- Shukla, P., Gupta, A., Meera K L, M., & Agarwal, R. (2024). Data Driven Customer Relationship Management and Its Impact on Consumers’ Net Promotors Score (NPS): An Empirical Investigation. Library of Progress-Library Science, Information Technology & Computer, 44(3).
- Meera K L., Seshanna, S., & Sreeknathaswamy, N. (2024). AI-Driven Policy Simulations for Global Economic Stability. Frontiers in Health Informatics, 13(4).
- Meera K L., & Seshanna, S. (2024). AI and Big Data Analytics in Financial Markets. Library of Progress-Library Science, Information Technology & Computer, 44(3).
- Meera K L., & Seshanna, S. (2024). The Pivotal Role of AI in Enhancing Financial Literacy in India. (n.d.). European Journal of Education and Learning Technology.
- Rajendran, P., Lavakush Singh, D. Barani, and Meera KL. “IoT AND MACHINE LEARNING IN NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT TRANSFORMING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES.”3 COMMUNITY PRACTITIONER 21, no. 06 (2024): 637-648.
- Jain, K. R., Jain, N. M., Mustafi, E., Periwal, S., Mandoth, N. V., & Meera, K. L. (2024). A study on awareness of financial literacy among undergraduate students. Aegaeum Journal, 1(3), 80-101.
- Lal, S., Mani, H., KL, M., Sharma, A., Sasidharan, A., & Radha, T. (2023). Developing a strategic planning framework for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMES). European Chemical Bulletin, 12(5), 460-469.
- Vembu, N. R., Meera, K. L., Suganthi, C., Sawant, R., Ravichand, M., & Pathak, P. (2023). Differential Education as an Approach for Improving Future Specialist’s General Competence. Journal of Informatics Education and Research, 3(2).
- Bhargavi, V. S., Choudhary, A., Gangadharan, S., Gambhir, V., KL, M., & Gupta, S. (2023).4 Social Sciences in Management Research: Interdisciplinary Approaches for Sustainable Business Practices. Journal of Informatics Education and Research, 3(2).
- Meera, K. L., & Seshanna, S. (2023). AI and Machine Learning as Drivers of Change in the Financial Industry.5 Journal of Financial Innovation, 51(3), 190-215.
- Seshanna, M., Kumar, H., Seshanna, S., & Alur, N. (2021). THE INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL LITERACY ON COLLECTIBLES AS AN ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT AVENUE: EFFECTS OF FINANCIAL SKILL, FINANCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND PERCEIVED KNOWLEDGE ON INVESTORS’FINANCIAL WELLBEING. Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry, 12(4).
- Seshanna, M., Periasamy, P., & Seshanna, S. (2021).6 ART AS AN ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ASSET CLASS IN EMERGING ECONOMIES: A STUDY LINKING PERSONALITY FACTORS TO INVESTOR BEHAVIOUR. Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry, 12(6).
- Seshanna, M., & Periasamy, P (2021). A Study on the Awareness of Art as Alternative Investment among the Investors of Bangalore. Sustainable finance for Better World, 239.
- Seshanna, M., & Seshanna(2021), S. INVESTMENT IN THE FINE ART MARKET VERSUS TRADITIONAL INVESTMENT.
- Meera K L & Dr Periasamy P (2021).Financing Start-ups in India: Opportunities, Obstacles, and Innovative Solution . Mukt Shabd Journal.
- Seshanna, S., & Seshanna, M. (2018). Midas Ventures A case of a financial services aggregator. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, 8(4), 159-162.
- Seshanna, S., & Seshanna, M(2016). THE IMPACT PERSONALITY TRAITS, ROLE CONFLICT AND WORK FAMILY CONFLICTON CUSTOMER ORIENTATION: A REVIEW OF ExTANT LITERATURE.
- Seshanna, S., & Seshanna, M. (2015). Learning Inclusiveness and Under-served Communities in India. International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences, 5(10), 142-147.
- Seshanna, S., & Seshann, M. (2017). The applied experiential learning method in entrepreneurship education: A conceptual approach. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, 7(5), 481-488.
Book Publication
- Widjaja, M. G. Valavan T, Meera K L. Fundamentals of Research Methodology and IPR. Zenodo.
- Vaid, A. K., Parmar, M., Srikkanth, G. R., & KL, M. (2023). Intellectual Property Rights And Business Security. AG Publishing House (AGPH Books).
- Widjaja, M. G. Valavan T, Meera K L. Blockchain for Business Strategies and Implementation. (n.d.). Zenodo.
Patents
- AI integrated Predictive Analytics for Financial Markets – Patent no. 202441007422
- Predictive Analysis of Stock Market Trends using Machine Learning Techniques- 202421023915
Presentations
Presented a Paper in IIM Indore International conference – Centre of Education and Research in 2024.
Presented a paper “A Study on Awareness of Alternative Investment Products Among the Investors of Bangalore” in DSU -MBA department on 21st January 2021.
Presented a paper on Art investment in CMS Business School, Jain University on 30th January 2021.
Professional Affiliations
- Permanent member of Indian Economics & Allied Sciences Association (IEASA)
- Member of Indian Academicians and Researchers Association (IARA)
Achievements
- Institutional Leadership: Successfully led multiple academic departments and served as IQAC Coordinator, driving quality assurance and academic excellence.
- Curriculum Innovation: Designed and implemented outcome-based, industry-aligned curricula in Finance, Fintech, and Risk Management.
- Research Contributions: Co-authored several interdisciplinary research papers published in reputed journals; active in multi-institutional collaborations.
- FDP Leadership: Spearheaded the institution’s first ATAL Faculty Development Programme (FDP) in June 2025.
- Academic Planning Expertise: Known for meticulous lesson planning, proportional module allocation, and statutory compliance in curriculum design.
- Pedagogical Excellence: Recognized for integrating case-based learning, experiential activities, and legal reasoning into classroom delivery.
- Digital Fluency: Proficient in using spreadsheets, visual planners, and structured templates for academic documentation and planning.
- Student-Centric Initiatives: Championed holistic, student-focused teaching strategies and milestone celebrations.
- Citation and Publication Management: Demonstrated precision in APA formatting, citation verification, and managing multi-author research outputs.
- Crisis Management: Handled sensitive personal and institutional challenges with professionalism and strategic communication.
