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Dr. Vineet Agarwal is a Reader in Finance at Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University, where he serves as Course Director for the Management and Leadership MSc and the Senior Leader Apprenticeship: Management and Leadership PgDip + MSc programs. With prior experience in investment banking focusing on pricing, structuring and marketing of equity offerings and fixed income securities, Dr. Agarwal brings practical industry insights to his academic role.
Dr. Agarwal completed his PhD at Cranfield University before joining the School of Management's faculty. His educational background established the foundation for his research in finance and economics, with particular emphasis on market mechanisms and corporate performance metrics.
Dr. Agarwal's research portfolio demonstrates significant evolution across his career. His early work concentrated on asset pricing anomalies, financial distress prediction, and market efficiency models. Over time, he expanded into behavioral finance examining investor emotions and market bubbles, and more recently has incorporated sustainability topics including circular economy principles, Industry 4.0 applications in manufacturing, and sustainable supply chain management. This interdisciplinary trajectory reflects both the changing business landscape and his ability to identify emerging research frontiers while maintaining methodological rigor.
Analysis of Dr. Agarwal's publication history reveals a clear progression from traditional finance topics toward more integrated sustainability approaches. Starting with bankruptcy prediction models and asset pricing anomalies, his research gradually incorporated behavioral elements examining psychological factors in market movements. In recent years (2021-2025), he has significantly broadened into sustainability research, investigating how circular economy principles and Industry 4.0 technologies can transform business operations while maintaining financial viability - particularly evident in his work on e-waste management, sustainable manufacturing, and supply chain resilience during crises.
Dr. Agarwal has established a robust publication record in high-impact finance and business journals including the Journal of Banking & Finance, Journal of Behavioral Finance, Business Strategy and the Environment, and the Journal of Cleaner Production. His collaborative research approach is evident through numerous co-authored publications across multiple institutions and disciplines.
As an educator and academic leader, Dr. Agarwal plays a pivotal role in program development and delivery through his Course Director responsibilities. His investment banking background informs his teaching methodology, ensuring theoretical concepts are grounded in practical business applications. His leadership in developing the Management and Leadership MSc and Senior Leader Apprenticeship programs demonstrates his commitment to shaping future business leaders with both technical expertise and strategic vision.
