Dr. Akila Anantha Krishnan brings together academic insight and industry experience in the field of finance. She holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and an MBA from Anna University, and has also qualified the UGC-NET in Management. Before transitioning to academia, she worked with ABN Amro N.V. and Harmoney Wealth Advisors, where she gained hands-on experience in financial analysis and advisory services. Her research has been presented and published in international journals and conferences. She is actively involved in teaching finance and business courses, with an emphasis on integrating conceptual understanding with practical perspectives.