Academic Researcher
& Educator

PhD-qualified Assistant Professor specializing in AI, IoT, and Blockchain technologies. Passionate about research, innovation, and nurturing the next generation of tech leaders.

15+

Research Publications

8+

International Presentations

2+

Years as Professor

About

I am an academician and researcher with a passion for cutting-edge technologies and education excellence. My research interests span across Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, Machine Intelligence, and their applications in business transformation.

Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Lovely Professional University, I combine practical industry experience with academic rigor. My background includes senior management roles at leading financial institutions and consulting expertise across multiple domains including real estate, advertising, and financial services.

I am deeply committed to mentoring students, publishing impactful research, and contributing to the academic community through faculty development programs and international conferences.

Expertise

AI & IoT Research

Blockchain, Machine Learning, Digital Transformation

Teaching

Academic Excellence

MBA, BBA, LLB - National & International students

Service

Research & Innovation

Conference presentations, Publishing, Leadership

Education

Degrees

PhD

Doctoral Degree

Sharda University, Greater Noida

2024

Completed

PGDM

Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Marketing & IT)

IMS Ghaziabad

2011

CGPA: 6.77

BCA

Bachelor of Computer Applications

IPEM Ghaziabad

2007

64.46%

Professional Certifications

IITK Blockchain Certificate Program (June 2025)

Core Java Foundations (April 2025)

Linux Training (April 2025)

Fundamentals of Blockchain (April 2025)

UGC NET Qualified (December 2018)

NISM VA Certification (June 2017)

NISM VI Certification (January 2016)

IRDA Certification (September 2015)

Experience

Assistant Professor

Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab

August 2023 - Present

Current

  • Teaching and research in AI, IoT, and Blockchain
  • Guiding PhD and Master's level students
  • Contributing to faculty development programs

Teaching Assistant

Sharda University, Greater Noida

September 2019 - December 2024

  • Managing seminars, conferences, and PhD research club
  • Teaching MBA/BBA/LLB students (Online/Offline/Hybrid)
  • Conducting examinations and academic evaluations
  • Managing university events and publications

Deputy Manager

HDFC Bank Ltd, New Delhi

August 2015 - July 2018

  • Managed team of associates and network partners
  • Generated business volume from existing clients
  • Created brand awareness and cross-sold banking products
  • Best outperformer in 2015 recruitment batch

Assistant Manager

Earth Infra Pvt. Ltd, Noida

July 2013 - July 2015

  • Team management and client relationship building
  • Business development and brand awareness
  • Created volume from existing clients

Professional Consultant (Freelance)

Self-employed

July 2013 - August 2019

  • Real Estate (Plots, Flats, Apartments, Commercial)
  • Advertising (ATL, BTL, Mall Activation)
  • Financial Advisory (Investment, Insurance, Mutual Funds)
  • Travel Consulting (Specialized in Dubai)

Sales Executive

VKM Logistics Pvt. Ltd, New Mumbai

December 2012 - June 2013

  • Consulted new clients and understood requirements
  • Created volume from existing clients
  • Managed client relationships
  • Participated in international trade exhibitions

Publications

A Study on Digital Intelligence and Influencer Marketing for Sustainable Diversification of India's Retail Economy: A Qualitative Study

Singh, M., Michael, R. A., Saheb, S. S., Yadav, P. S., Kiran, P. N., & Malhi, A.

IGI Global Scientific Publishing

2025

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Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT)‐Enabled Personalized Banking: Investigating Intention to Adopt

Malhi, A. S., Kovid, R. K., & Singh, T. P.

Reshaping Intelligent Business and Industry: Convergence of AI and IoT at the Cutting Edge

2024

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Assessing the Role of Digital Awareness in Promoting Polymer‐Based Sustainability

Chaudhary, A. G., Vashisht, A., Shyam, H. S., Malhi, A. S., & Gupta, R.

Macromolecular Symposia

2024

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Wearable Technologies for Health: Investigating Behavioral Intention to Adopt Cloud-Based Smartwatch

Malhi, A.S., Kovid, R.K., Kanika

Machine Intelligence and Data Science Applications (MIDAS 2022). Springer, Singapore

2023

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What Drives Adoption of Cloud-Based Online Games in an Emerging Market? An Investigation Using Flow Theory

Malhi, A.S., Kovid, R.K., Dutta, A., Sijariya, R.

Machine Intelligence and Data Science Applications. Springer, Singapore

2022

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Lab-Based Meat and Its Emergence In India

Malhi, A. S. & Singh, R. K.

Global Competitiveness Technological Disruption and Organizational Resilience. Kaav Publications

2022

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Presentations & Conferences

6th International Conference CSR & Sustainable Development

Why Indian Should Adopt Japan's Garbage Disposal System for A Longer Run to Achieve 12th Goal of the Sustainable Development Plan

International

Sharda University, Delhi, India

10th – 11th October 2019

International Conference on Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity in Business (IC-VUCA 2019)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enabled Organization Has Competitive Advantages In Cutthroat Environment (Red Ocean)

International

MIET, Meerut, India

23rd -24th November 2019

International Conference on Computing, Communication & Intelligent System (ICCCIS-2021)

Recent Research Trends in AI and IoT

International

Sharda University, Greater Noida, India

19th-20th February 2021

2nd Research Clinic and Doctoral Consortium

A Study on Adoption of Cloud of things by Small and Medium Enterprises

International

FIIB, New Delhi & Taylor's University, Malaysia

7th August 2021

International Conference on Digital Marketing Experiences (DIGMAR 2021)

Using Multi-Theory Model to Investigate Behavioral Intention to Use Cloud-Enabled Games

International

Jain (Deemed to be) University, Bangalore, India

27th-29th October 2021

Machine Intelligence and Data Science Applications (MIDAS-2021)

What Drives Adoption of Cloud-based Online Games in an Emerging Market? An Investigation Using Flow Theory

International

Comilla University, Cumilla, Bangladesh

26th-27th December 2021

Skills & Expertise

💻Technical Skills

MS AccessOracle 8iSPSS v21SMART PLS v4.0TableauPythonSQLHTML/CSSC/C++Visual Basic

📊Research & Analytics

Data AnalysisStatistical ModelingQualitative ResearchAcademic PublishingLiterature ReviewSEM Analysis

⚙️Technologies

Artificial IntelligenceInternet of Things (IoT)BlockchainMachine LearningCloud ComputingDigital Transformation

🎯Soft Skills

LeadershipPublic SpeakingProblem SolvingTeam ManagementAcademic WritingMentoringProject Management

🗣️Languages

EnglishHindiPunjabiGerman (Basic)

🔬Specializations

AI in BusinessIoT ApplicationsBlockchain TechnologyDigital BankingInnovation ManagementSustainable Development

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