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Vandana Rao is a Professor of Business Management and Chair of the Business Division at Marymount Manhattan College, where she is affiliated with the Department of Business in the School of Business. She teaches a wide range of courses in finance, economics, international business, and management.
Educational Background:
- M.A., Bombay University, India
- M.A. and Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook
Research Interests: Her research focuses on economic development, risk management, Basel II regulations, operational risk, economic capital, financial systems, and the role of women in globalization and development. She employs econometric and financial modeling techniques to analyze risk and policy implications in financial institutions.
Recent Research Trends: Her recent publications and presentations show a sustained focus on financial risk management, particularly around Basel II compliance, economic capital allocation, and operational risk. In recent years, her work has expanded into cybersecurity risk quantification and the systemic impacts of financial innovation and securitization, reflecting evolving challenges in global finance.
Scientific Awards:
- No scientific awards mentioned in the provided text.
Advising and Grants: While no formal graduate students are listed, Dr. Rao has been deeply involved in educational innovation and community-based research. She has secured multiple grants for the Collaborative Data Center, including a $32,200 SDC grant from Indiana University, a $10,000 cooperative grant for economic development, $8,640 from EIHRA, and a $10,000 grant for an agricultural survey. These projects supported internships and local economic development through data-driven strategic planning.
Labs and Teams: Dr. Rao founded and led the Collaborative Data Center, a multidisciplinary initiative involving partnerships with local governments, development corporations, and academic institutions like IU East. This center conducted wage surveys, retail business analyses, and agricultural studies, serving as a hub for applied economic research and student engagement.
