Dr. Kafila is a Professor and Associate Head at the School of Business, SR University, with over 20 years of experience in teaching, research, academic administration, and institutional development. She has made significant contributions to management education, particularly in Finance, with a strong commitment to academic excellence, research advancement, and innovative teaching practices.

With 61 Scopus-indexed research publications in the area of Finance and 10 patents published, her research interests encompass financial management, investment analysis, portfolio management, Behavioral finance, financial markets, investor behavior, and financial decision-making. She has also demonstrated her research capabilities by successfully completing a Department of Science and Technology (DST)-funded research project as Principal Investigator in 2022, reflecting her commitment to advancing research and contributing to scholarly knowledge.

In addition to her teaching and research responsibilities, Dr. Kafila has actively contributed to curriculum design, accreditation processes, and the implementation of modern pedagogical tools. She is committed to developing industry-relevant curricula that integrate contemporary financial practices, analytical skills, and emerging technological developments. Her involvement in accreditation initiatives reflects her dedication to maintaining academic standards, strengthening quality assurance mechanisms, and promoting continuous institutional improvement.

As an educator, she emphasizes experiential learning, critical thinking, problem-solving, and the practical application of theoretical concepts. She advocates technology-enabled learning, case-based teaching, data-driven analysis, and innovative pedagogical approaches to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.Through her extensive experience, research contributions, funded research experience, and commitment to innovative academic practices, she aims to strengthen the research culture, foster student success, and contribute to the continued growth and academic excellence of SR University.