Dr. SHEFALI SALUJA | Business | Academic Trailblazer Award
Dr. SHEFALI SALUJA, CHITKARA BUSINESS SCHOOL, India
Dr. Shefali Saluja is a distinguished academic and consultant with robust expertise in economics, corporate governance, financial crime, and fraud examination. Currently serving as Assistant Professor at Chitkara Business School, she holds a PhD in Management, specializing in fraud detection and prevention. Dr. Saluja has represented India and her institution globally by delivering impactful modules across Germany, Greece, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Spain. Beyond academics, she actively supports entrepreneurship education and provides AML training to corporate employees. Her consulting extends to international organizations such as DUCO Experts, USA, and LINC Singapore, where she offers academic mentoring and research guidance. Her efforts in accreditation, alumni engagement, and student counselling underline her multidimensional role in academia. Driven by excellence and ethics, Dr. Saluja stands as a trailblazer in integrating business education with global insights and practical training.
Profile
🌟 Summary of Suitability for the Research for Academic Trailblazer Award
Dr. Shefali Saluja exemplifies what it means to be a pioneer in academic research and global educational outreach. With a Ph.D. in Management focused on Fraud Examination, she has shaped her teaching and research around vital, high-impact topics such as corporate governance, anti-money laundering (AML), financial crime, and internal audits. Her work is not only academically robust but deeply relevant to global economic and governance challenges.
Her international engagements—spanning institutions in Germany, Greece, Taiwan, Spain, and Indonesia—showcase her ability to bring Indian academic perspectives to global platforms and to return with valuable insights that enrich domestic education. From lecturing on globalization and failing corporations to leading fraud investigation training programs, her global presence marks her as an academic ambassador and thought leader.
🎓 Education
Dr. Shefali Saluja pursued her academic journey with a strong foundation in commerce and management, ultimately earning a PhD in Management with a specialization in Fraud Examination. Her education path reflects a blend of analytical rigor and leadership development, equipping her with a comprehensive understanding of corporate finance, business law, microfinance, and financial services. She has also undertaken specialized training in anti-money laundering (AML), internal audit, and forensic accounting. Her academic excellence is complemented by real-world learning experiences during her internships at Nirmal Bang Securities, where she explored technical analysis, and Master Trust Services, where she gained insights into financial reporting and budgeting systems. Dr. Saluja also led multiple live academic projects on social entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and microfinance, further shaping her academic philosophy. Her education is marked by a commitment to bridging theory with application in diverse business contexts.
💼 Professional Experience
Dr. Shefali Saluja’s professional journey is marked by impactful roles in academia, consulting, and corporate analytics. She currently serves as Assistant Professor at Chitkara Business School, where she teaches finance, fraud detection, and corporate governance. She previously worked as an Associate Analyst at Ernst & Young, performing risk assessment and compliance procedures for U.S. SEC-regulated audits. Her role at Sudhir Scholars as Finance Administrator saw her overseeing accounts and delivering management modules. She also serves as an academic expert with LINC Singapore and DUCO Experts USA, offering research and tutoring support internationally. She has trained over 100 MSMEs in India and Indonesia and has delivered global sessions at institutions like Emden University, Providence University, and Telkom University. Dr. Saluja is also deeply involved in academic accreditation processes like AACSB and NAAC. Her career reflects a seamless integration of education, corporate consulting, and global teaching excellence.
🏅 Awards and Recognition
Dr. Shefali Saluja has received numerous accolades and recognition for her exemplary work in business education and consulting. Internationally acknowledged for representing Chitkara University, she has delivered key modules and community-based projects in Taiwan, Greece, Germany, Indonesia, and Spain. Her sessions on corporate fraud prevention, financial literacy, and globalization for managers have been highly commended. She was honored to represent India at the International Symposium on Insolvency in Germany. Her training of MSMEs on financial management in the fashion industry has been a landmark initiative with cross-border impact. Within Chitkara University, she has received accolades for her contribution to accreditation (AACSB, NAAC) and excellence in student mentoring. Her collaborative work with DUCO Experts and LINC Singapore has positioned her as a global academic leader. Her AML training at WNS has been instrumental in onboarding new financial analysts. Her recognition is a testament to her transformative impact in education and industry.
🌍 Research Skill On Business
Dr. Shefali Saluja exhibits outstanding research capabilities in fraud examination, AML/CTF protocols, financial systems, and corporate governance. Her work is deeply interdisciplinary, bridging theory and practice to address real-world challenges in corporate fraud detection, insolvency procedures, and ethical business practices. Her contributions to international academic collaborations and conferences reflect her strength in generating actionable insights. She is adept in using both qualitative and quantitative research methods, and her work with international partners in Spain, Germany, and Indonesia highlights her cross-cultural academic research proficiency. She provides research guidance to postgraduate students globally through LINC Singapore and contributes to industry-academic surveys through DUCO Experts, USA. Dr. Saluja has also led live community-based research projects on microfinance, social entrepreneurship, and MSME training in India. Her research aligns with sustainable business practices and the financial inclusion of underserved communities. Her skillset encompasses research design, mentorship, publication, and international collaborative impact.
Publication Top Notes
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Understanding the fraud theories and advancing with integrity model
Authors: S Saluja, A Aggarwal, A Mittal
Citations: 65
Year: 2022 -
Identity theft fraud-major loophole for FinTech industry in India
Author: S Saluja
Citations: 37
Year: 2024 -
Leveraging artificial intelligence in education: Enhancing learning experience
Authors: S Kaur, K Budhraja, A Pahuja, V Nayyar, S Saluja
Citations: 9
Year: 2024 -
Fraud Triangle as an Audit Tool
Authors: N Sandhu, S Saluja
Citations: 7
Year: 2023 -
Whistle blowing of corporate frauds in India
Authors: S Saluja, N Sandhu
Citations: 4
Year: 2023 -
Exploring the Fusion of Neuroscience and Leadership Through Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: G Kaur, D Kalra, I Kumari, S Gupta, S Saluja
Citations: 3
Year: 2024 -
Cases on the Resurgence of Emerging Businesses
Authors: S Saluja, D Kulshrestha, S Sharma
Citations: 3
Year: 2023 -
Building Organizational Resilience with Neuroleadership
Authors: S Saluja, J Kukreja, S Sharma