About the Author

Professional Background

Dr. Priyanka Verma is a sustainability-focused finance expert whose work bridges green finance, responsible investing, emerging technologies, and ethical leadership. For more than a decade, she has been dedicated to one mission: helping finance become a force for People, Planet, and Profit (PPP)—the true triple bottom line of sustainable development.

A passionate educator and sustainable research practitioner, Dr. Verma has taught students across India and the UAE, shaping the next generation of ethical finance professionals. She also contributes to the UAE’s authorized training ecosystem, where she has trained a wide range of professionals and contributed to development programs for the Central Bank of the UAE. Her work is valued for its clarity, practicality, and strong values-driven approach.

As a SCOPUS-indexed researcher, Dr. Verma has developed sustainability assessment models, ESG frameworks, and innovative decision-support tools. Her creativity has earned her international recognition, including registered industrial design works in the United Kingdom and Germany.

As an emerging-technology enabler, Dr. Verma integrates:

• Artificial Intelligence for sustainable finance
• FinTech and GreenTech applications
• ESG analytics and climate-risk modelling
• Data-driven sustainability assessments
• Greenwashing detection techniques

Dr. Verma is highly skilled in statistics, data analysis tools, and visualization platforms like Power BI, which she uses to help students and professionals understand data clearly and make better decisions. Her unique strength lies in combining academic knowledge with real-world practice.

She actively engages in community development, industry collaboration, and sustainability initiatives within her university, helping institutions and organizations move toward greener policies and more responsible financial decisions. Furthermore, her expertise extends to Public–Private Partnership (PPP) applications, where she explores how collaborative financial models can support green infrastructure and renewable energy.

Dr. Verma is widely respected for her ability to simplify complex ideas and make sustainability accessible to students, professionals, policymakers, and business leaders.