Prof. Pranam Dhar is Professor & Head of Commerce at West Bengal State University, also serving as Director of the Centre for Skill Development & Business Studies and Centre for International Studies. With 26 years of teaching experience, he holds multiple advanced degrees including Ph.D. and D.Litt. and has authored 53 books and 315+ research articles. He has supervised 28 Ph.D. scholars and adjudicated 362 theses globally. A national academic leader, award-winning educator, and editorial board member of several reputed journals, Prof. Dhar is widely recognized for his contributions to finance, IT, academic leadership, social work, and excellence in research.