Himanshu Gaur | Resume

Professional Summary

Economist, Researcher, and UGC NET Qualified Assistant Professor. My work intersects economic theory with data-driven insights to analyze markets and equip the next generation with actionable knowledge. Holding an M.A. in Business Economics (9.71/10 SGPI) and qualified for the UGC-NET in Economics (Dec 2024 & Dec 2025). Highly committed to a pedagogical approach that blends classical economic theory with modern quantitative tools, behavioural insights, and policy applications. Active contributions include publishing in national journals, mentoring undergraduate research, and developing an independent learning platform to teach Python-based data analysis to students.

Teaching & Academic Experience

Assistant Professor - Economics and Econometrics

Jun 2025 – Present

Pillai College of Arts, Commerce & Science (Autonomous)

Teach courses spanning Microeconomics, Econometrics, and Data Analytics using R and Python.
Guide undergraduate students in empirical research, survey design, and applied econometric modelling.
Designed structured lesson plans combining theory, case studies, and quantitative practice.
Serve on curriculum committees for Applied Econometrics and Research Methodology.

Creator & Instructor - Educational Initiative

2025 – Present

Independent Python Data Analysis Learning Platform

Developed a free, student-friendly website offering Python tutorials tailored for economics learners (View Platform).
Created step-by-step modules on Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, and applied data cleaning for economic datasets.
Mentored batches of students through hands-on coding exercises and real-world micro/macro datasets.
Integrate this platform into classroom teaching to strengthen computational skills among economics students.

Finance Content Development Intern

Jan 2024 – Mar 2024

LetsTute, Mumbai

Created educational content on personal finance, financial markets, and economic indicators for digital learners.
Analysed investment behaviour and translated technical concepts into accessible, student-friendly modules.

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Business Economics

Jul 2023 – May 2025

SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Autonomous)

Overall SGPI: 9.71/10 (Sem I: 9.64 | Sem II: 10.00 | Sem III: 9.36 | Sem IV: 9.82)
Relevant Coursework: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Indian Economic Policy, International Economics, Behavioural Economics.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics

Jul 2019 – Apr 2022

ICLES' Motilal Jhunjhunwala College, Vashi

Final CGPA: 9.39

Research & Publications

Financial Literacy among Gen-Z of India.
International Journal of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. A survey-based study examining Generation Z respondents across India to understand their financial knowledge and investment readiness. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19640790
Bread and Circus in Modern India: Welfare Schemes and Voting Behaviour in Emerging Democracies.
A quantitative study examining the relationship between welfare scheme participation, media influence, and electoral voting behavior. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.22068.62082
The Subscription Economy: A Comparative Study of Consumer Preferences.
International Journal of Advanced and Innovative Research (Jul 1, 2025). DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.33319.41129
Space Tourism: An Indian Perspective.
Sheth Publishers (Jan 4, 2024). ISBN: 978-93-5902-875-0. View on ResearchGate
Mental Accounting and Financial Decisions of Women in Navi Mumbai.
A statistical analysis breaking down the mental accounting practices and micro-financial decisions of women in modern urban settings. View on ResearchGate

Leadership & Community Work

General Secretary - Commerce & Economics Association (CEA)

Jul 2024 – Mar 2025

Led academic outreach initiatives promoting financial literacy and economic awareness.
Organised workshops, intercollegiate events, and policy discussions to encourage active student engagement.

Peer Guide - Youth for Change Programme

Aug 2019 – Jul 2021

Akshara Centre, Mumbai

Facilitated student workshops on communication, leadership, and gender sensitisation.
Conducted civic learning programmes focusing on democratic participation and social responsibility.

Additional Institutional Roles:

Student Council Member: SIES College (2024 – 2025)
Head of Digital Media: NSS (2020 – 2021)
Volunteer: NSS and ISR Programmes (2019 – 2024)

Technical Skills & Certifications

Technical & Analysis Tools

Excel (Advanced Functions, Macros)
R
Python
Regression Analysis
Time-Series
Forecasting
Hypothesis Testing

Data Visualisation & Teaching

ggplot2
Matplotlib
Excel Dashboards
GitHub Classroom
Jupyter Notebook
LMS Platforms

Research & Languages

Google Scholar
LaTeX
English (Fluent)
Hindi (Fluent)
Marathi (Conversational)
Garhwali (Native)

Core Certifications

UGC-NET Economics Qualified (Dec 2024 & Dec 2025)
Python Data Analysis (freeCodeCamp)
Rural Marketing | India Focused - Diploma (Udemy)
Data Visualisation with R (Udemy)
Statistics for Data Analysis (Udemy)
Digital Marketing (Google)