Pranjal Srivastava

Dr. Pranjal Srivastava is a Lecturer in Finance at the University of Aberdeen's Business School, joining in August 2023. He is affiliated with the Department of Accountancy & Finance, where he contributes to both research and postgraduate teaching in investment and portfolio analysis.

• PhD in Business, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (2018–2023)
• MBA, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
• B.Tech, Vellore Institute of Technology

His research centers on financial market dynamics, particularly market efficiency, derivatives, buybacks, and systemic risk in financial networks. He explores how operational disruptions and structural linkages affect stock returns and risk profiles, with a focus on crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and government intervention in banking sectors.

His recent publications span high-impact journals like Journal of Corporate Finance, International Review of Finance, and Quantitative Finance, highlighting work on government ownership effects on bank risk, operational fragility, and interconnectedness in financial markets. These studies employ advanced empirical and network-based methodologies to uncover vulnerabilities in modern financial systems.

While no formal scientific awards or fellowships are mentioned, his research has garnered citations and engagement in academic circles. He previously worked in industry for about six years, including roles in credit appraisal at Bank of India and financial planning at Ford Motors, bridging practical finance with academic inquiry.

Dr. Srivastava teaches postgraduate courses including BU5526 - Portfolio Analysis and BU593Y - Investment Projects. There is no public information about PhD students he may supervise. He is active in research centers related to finance and sustainability within the Business School, contributing to projects on financial systems and market resilience.