Dr. Bincy Baburaj Kaluvilla | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award
Head of Academics | Learners University College | United Arab Emirates
Dr. Bincy B. Kaluvilla is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in sustainable finance, investment management, and hospitality education, with a particular emphasis on integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into financial and hospitality frameworks. She currently serves as Head of Academics and Partnerships at Learners University College, UAE, and previously worked as Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Program Manager at the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, where she played a central role in program leadership, faculty coordination, and industry collaboration. Holding a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Leicester, an M.Res in Accounting and Finance from the University of Glasgow, and professional recognition as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and CPA Australia, Dr. Kaluvilla combines strong academic foundations with practical insight. Her research encompasses real estate finance, green finance, ESG reporting, and digital transformation in hospitality, contributing over fifteen peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in leading journals such as Frontiers in Computer Science, Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, and Library Hi Tech News, with growing citation impact across Scopus and Web of Science databases. She has authored chapters for major publishers including Springer Nature, Emerald, IGI Global, and Apple Academic Press, addressing emerging issues in sustainable investment, digital currencies, and responsible finance. Her academic influence extends globally through conference presentations at EuroCHRIE in Vienna, GHLS in Dubai, and IPoE in the UAE. Beyond research, she has led significant corporate training initiatives with the Jumeirah Group, Omran Group, and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, advancing professional development and gender empowerment within the hospitality industry. Through her research, teaching, and leadership, Dr. Kaluvilla continues to advance global understanding of sustainable finance and investment practices, fostering stronger links between academia, industry, and community development.
Featured Publication
Fahad, Z., Kaluvilla, B. B., & Mulla, T. (2024). Embracing the new era: Artificial intelligence and its multifaceted impact on the hospitality industry. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 10(4), 100390.
Ghazanfar, U., Kaluvilla, B. B., & Zahidi, F. (2023). The post-COVID emergence of dark kitchens: A qualitative analysis of acceptance and the advantages and challenges. Research in Hospitality Management, 13(1), 23–30.
Kaluvilla, B. B. (2024). Cultural preservation through technology in UAE libraries. Library Hi Tech News, 41(8), 6–9.
Kalarikkal, S. A., Thamilvannan, G., & Kaluvilla, B. B. (2024). Enhancing access to missionary archives: The role of digital libraries and online repositories. Library Hi Tech News.
Kaluvilla, B. B., Mulla, T., Zahidi, F., & Wondirad, A. (2024). Driving sustainable choices through understanding consumer behaviour and underlying factors that influence the purchasing intention of refurbished furniture. SSRN Electronic Journal.