Assistant Professor & Economist

Himanshu Gaur

Mumbai, MH Dehradun, UK

I am an 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.

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Professional Journey

Current Position

Assistant Professor

Pillai College • June 2025 - Present

Mentoring students on intricate research projects, actively publishing peer-reviewed papers, and continuously engaging with diverse academic communities to foster modern economic literacy.

Internship

Finance Content Development Intern

LetsTute • Jan - Mar 2024

Simplified complex financial markets for broad audiences, pioneered educational content, and formulated critical case studies for analytical e-learning.

Leadership

General Secretary

Commerce and Economics Association

Spearheaded collegiate research competitions and conceptualized investment workshops encouraging widespread institutional financial literacy.

Volunteering

Peer Guide

Akshara Centre • 2021-22

Orchestrated impact-focused gender sensitization workshops and implemented civic rights awareness training sessions.

Academic Background

Postgraduate

MA Business Economics

SIES College, University of Mumbai • 2023-2025

Advanced study of economic principles meticulously integrated with actionable business strategies and profound market analysis.

Sem 1: 9.64 Sem 2: 10.0 Sem 3: 9.36 Sem 4: 9.82
Undergraduate

BA Economics

ICLES' MJ College, University of Mumbai • 2019-2022

Cultivated a strong foundational knowledge in macroeconomic frameworks and precise quantitative microeconomics.

Final Assessment Grade: 9.39

Research & Projects

Latest DOI Publication

Bread and Circus in Modern India: Welfare Schemes and Voting Behaviour in Emerging Democracies

DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.22068.62082

In democratic systems, electoral behaviour is shaped by a combination of economic incentives, institutional factors, and political communication. In India, government welfare schemes have become a central feature of public policy and political strategy, raising important questions about their influence on voting decisions.

Publication

The Subscription Economy

A Comparative Study (2025)

Exploring and contrasting complex consumer preferences derived from the rising digital subscription-based service model globally.

Publication

Space Tourism

An Indian Perspective (2023)

Assessing the market feasibility, regulatory boundaries, and macroscopic economic impact of commercial space tourism in India.

Publication

Mental Accounting

Navi Mumbai Regional Study

A statistical analysis breaking down the mental accounting practices and micro-financial decisions of women in modern urban settings.

Digital Project

Python Educational Platform

Interactive Academic Tool

A sophisticated, interactive web platform strategically designed for teaching Python-based data analysis seamlessly to beginners.