Educational Background
- Ph.D. in Quantitative Economics, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata
- M.Sc. in Quantitative Economics, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Economics
School of Management
Dr. Aditya Bhan
Head of Department – BBA (Global Business)
(M.Sc. in Quantitative Economics, Ph.D. in Quantitative Economics)
Dr. Aditya Bhan is an applied game theorist with an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Quantitative Economics from the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata. Most recently a visiting Professor of Microeconomics at Nalanda University, Rajgir, and formerly a Fellow at Observer Research Foundation (ORF), his 15 years of experience span IT, commercial banking, academic and policy research, and university professorship. His research covers counter-terrorism, climate and corporate finance, maritime security, microfinance, foreign policy, and industrial organization, with current interests in small finance banking and tactical CT. He also brings a decade of investment portfolio management experience, achieving an annual internal rate of return of 21% over the past five years and 17% since inception in 2016.
Connect on LinkedInAreas of Expertise
- Applied Game Theory
- Counter-terrorism and Security Studies
- Climate Finance and Corporate Finance
- Microfinance and Small Finance Banking in India
- Industrial Organization and Foreign Policy
Research Contributions
- Published in journals such as Indian Economic Review, Group Decision and Negotiation, and Defence and Peace Economics
- Authored policy papers and commentaries at Observer Research Foundation (ORF)
- Contributions on India's foreign policy, terrorism studies, and financial markets
- Google Scholar citations across domains of international relations, economics, and security studies
Professional Experience
- Associate Professor & HOD, Inspiria Knowledge Campus
- Visiting Professor of Microeconomics, Nalanda University
- Fellow, Observer Research Foundation (ORF)
- Secretariat Task Force Coordinator, T20 India (Global Financial Architecture)
- Former Assistant Professor of Economics, FLAME University
- 15+ years of diverse experience spanning IT, commercial banking, academic research, and policy consulting
Publications & Thought Leadership
- 1.Articles on terrorism, maritime security, and climate finance
- 2.Commentaries on India's foreign policy and defense strategy
- 3.Research on microfinance and corporate bond markets in India
- 4.Contributions to edited volumes and policy briefs
Industry & Applied Work
- Extensive experience in investment portfolio management (equity, mutual funds, ETFs)
- Achieved portfolio IRR of 21% (past five years) and 17% since inception (2016)
- Expertise in risk management strategies including sectoral caps and staggered entry/exit
Mentorship & Teaching
- Leadership in curriculum design and mentoring students in global business studies
- Teaching advanced microeconomics and game theory courses
- Guiding students in research and applied policy analysis