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Dr. Nirmal Roy V.P.

Adhoc Faculty

Official Email : nirmalroy@gift.res.in

Educational Qualification
  • PhD in Economics (2007-2016)
    Institution: Madras Institute of Development Studies, University of Madras
    Thesis: “Financialisation of Land and Implications: The Case of Land Markets in Kerala”
  • MPhil in Applied Economics (2005-2007)
    Institution: Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi)
    Dissertation: “An Analysis of Foreign Portfolio Flows in the context of Capital account Convertibility in India”
  • MA in Economics (2003-2005)
    Institution: Department of Economics, Government College Kasaragod, Kannur University
    Dissertation: “An Analysis of Foreign Institutional Investment in the Indian Equity Markets”
  • BA in Economics (1999-2002)
    Institution: Department of Economics, Government College Kasaragod, Kannur University.     
Work Experience
  • Assistant Professor, Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation, Thiruvananthapuram Duration: January 2024 onwards
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Kannur University Duration: July 2020 to January 2024
  • External Consultant, Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), Bengaluru Duration: November 2019 – June 2020
  • Research Assistant, Kerala State Planning Board Duration: October 2015 – October 2019 & July 2012 – March 2013
  • Consultant, Research Committee on Land Reforms, Kerala State Planning Board Duration: August 2010 – October 2010
  • Research Assistant, Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram Duration: July 2007 – October 2007
Subjects Taught
  • Development Economics
  • History and Philosophy of Economics
  • Finance and Technology (with a focus on India’s FinTech sector)
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Systematic Review of Literature, Internet Tools, and Social Sciences
Technical Proficiency
  • Data Analysis and Research Tools – Proficient in using economic and statistical analysis tools for research.
  • Academic Research and Writing – Expertise in writing and publishing academic papers, including working with citation and reference management software.
  • Presentations and Lectures – Skilled in preparing and delivering academic presentations at international conferences and seminars.
Achievements
  • Represented India at the 4th Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting in Economic Sciences
    Event: Held in Lindau, Germany
    Date: August 23-27, 2011
  • ICSSR Fellowship
    Event: For the 4th Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting in Economic Sciences
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Fellowship
    Event: For Doctoral Research
    Duration: January 2011 to June 2012
  • RBI Institutional Fellowship
    Event: For Doctoral Research at the Madras Institute of Development Studies
    Duration: 2007-2010
Professional Memberships
  • International Academic Association on Planning, Law, and Property Rights (PLPR)
    Member since: 2015
  • FinGeo Network
    Member since: September 2019
  • Regional Studies Association
    Member since: September 2021
  • Kerala Economic Association (KEA)
    Member since: March 2023
    Current Position: Joint Secretary