Mr. Kumar N
Department of Commerce
Profile
Mr. Kumar N
Assistant Professor
Mr. Kumar N is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Commerce with a strong academic background and a passion for excellence in teaching, research, and student development. He holds an M.com, MBA, PGDBA, PGDFM and has qualified both UGC-NET (Commerce and Management) and K-SET. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the University of Mysore, with research focusing on the adoption of Financial Technology (FinTech) among street vendors in Karnataka. With over 8 years of teaching experience, Mr. Kumar has taught a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, GST, Corporate Accounting, Financial Management and Cost Accounting. His teaching philosophy integrates conceptual understanding with practical business applications, enabling students to connect classroom learning with industry practices. His academic interests include Financial Technology, Digital Finance, Taxation, Financial Inclusion, Accounting Education and Emerging Financial Systems.
He has published research papers in ABDC-listed, UGC CARE and peer-reviewed journals, authored academic books, contributed to an Indian patent, and actively participates in faculty development programmed, research conferences and academic initiatives. Apart from teaching and research, he has coordinated extension activities, career guidance initiatives, internal examinations, curriculum development and accreditation-related academic responsibilities. His commitment to quality education, research excellence and continuous professional development reflects his dedication to nurturing competent, ethical and industry-ready graduates.
Area
- Accounting
- Taxation
- Finance
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
- Financial Management
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Corporate Taxation
- Research Methodology
Qualification
M.com (UGC – NET, KSET), MBA (UGC-NET), PGDBA, PGDFM, (Ph.D.).
Experience
8 years
Publications
- Digital Financial Adoption among street vendors in Karnataka: Empirical study. – (ABDC Journal – Journal of International Commercial Law & Technology (JICLT) – ISSN: 1901 – 8401)
- Adoption of Financial Technology by Street Vendors in Bengaluru – (ABDC Journal – Northern Economic Review -ISSN – 0262-0383).
- Presented and published a Paper on “A study on Income Tax payers’ perception towards Electronic Filing in Bangalore in UCG CARE (ISSN: 0972 – 7175)
- Presented a research paper at a National Level Conference held at SSMRV College titled “Decoding the Algorithmic ‘Black Box’: A Comparative Study of Mental Well-Being and Power Asymmetries in Platform-Based Gig Work.”
- An Empirical Analysis of Digital Financial Adoption among Street Vendors in Karnataka, ISBR Management Journal, Vol. 10(02), Dec 2025, ISSN(Online) – 2456-9062.
- Published paper on Educational Challenges and Opportunities During COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Positive School Psychology (Peer-reviewed journal; ISSN: 2717-7564).
- Published paper in Indian patent (Application number: – 202241030302) – “An analysis of the factors that influence electronic customer relationship management (E – CRM) in the Banking sector using analytical techniques.
- Presented and Published a Paper on “A Study on Awareness and Perception on Implementation of GST on various Stakeholders in Bengaluru in UCG CARE
- Published Paper on A Study on Awareness and Perception on Implementation of GST Filing among Retailers in a peer-reviewed Journal – International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (ISSN – 2320-2882)
Academic Conferences
- Presented research paper on Digital Financial Adoption among Street Vendors in Karnataka.
- Presented research paper on Adoption of Financial Technology by Street Vendors in Bengaluru.
- Presented paper on Income Tax Payers’ Perception towards Electronic Filing.
- Presented paper on GST Awareness and Perception among Stakeholders in Bengaluru.
- Presented research paper titled “Decoding the Algorithmic Black Box: A Comparative Study of Mental Well-being and Power Asymmetries in Platform-Based Gig Work.”
FDPs
- Participated in FDP – Data analysis with structural equation modeling (SEM) Organized by Christ deemed university, January 2026.
- The Internal judge for the student national seminar, Feb 28 to March 1st 2025.
- Participated in FDP – Strategic Leadership for Academic Transformation in October 2025.
- Completed the workshop on Transformative Education: Integrating technology and pedagogy for success at Christ Deemed University, October 2024.
- Completed the FDP on Innovative teaching and adopted the best practices on November 2024 at SFS College.
- Completed five-day national level FDP on Building Resilience and Growth Mindset among employees in April 2024.
- Seven Days National Level Faculty Development Program Entitled ‘Industrial Revolution Role of Higher Education in Developing the Future Workforce’ from 22th may to 29th may 2023.
- One-week National Level Faculty Development Program entitled “NAAC Assessment & Accreditation Framework from 19th June to 26th June 2023.
- One-week National Level Faculty Development Program entitled “Advanced Research Methodology from 24th July to 30th July 2023.
- One-week Faculty Development Program entitled “Curriculum Design and Development for Higher Education” from 22nd May to 27th May 2023.
- National Level Seminar on “Income tax E-filing” held on 30th and 31st January 2023 conducted by SFS College, Koramangala.
- International Webinar on “Consequences of Cloned Journal Publications” held on 4th February 2023, conducted by SFS College, Electronic City.
- 7 Day National Level Webinar on “Revised Assessment & Accreditation of NAAC – Charges and Challenges” held on 1st Feb to 8th Feb 2023 by R.V. Educational Institution.
- FDP On “Data Analysis Using SPSS” held on 8th Feb 2023 by IIMS.
- National Webinar on “Communication Skills in Pedagogy” held on 24th Feb 2023 by Jnana Jyothi Degree College.
Achievements & Recognitions
- Qualified UGC-NET in Commerce twice.
- Qualified UGC-NET in Management.
- Qualified Karnataka State Eligibility Test (K-SET).
- Pursuing Doctoral Research at the University of Mysore.
- Published in ABDC, UGC CARE and peer-reviewed journals.
- Published an Indian Patent.
- Authored three academic books.
- Successfully guided undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
- Resource Person for academic sessions on GST.
- Coordinated Career Guidance and Extension Activities.
- Contributed to NAAC and LIC academic documentation.
- Served as Internal Examination Coordinator.
- Worked as Presiding Officer for the Election Commission of Karnataka.
Professional Affiliations
- UGC-NET Qualified (Commerce)
- UGC-NET Qualified (Management)
- Karnataka State Eligibility Test (K-SET) Qualified
- Bangalore University Valuator
- Question Paper Setter
- Resource Person on GST and Taxation
- Member, Board of Studies (UG & PG)
