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Rishi Raj Bhardwaj

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Dr. Rishi Raj Bhardwaj is an Assistant Professor and one of the founding faculty at Mahindra University, Hyderabad, with over two decades in academics and one in corporates. He holds a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, exploring global legal, ethical, and governance challenges of emerging technologies. His corporate expertise spans financial compliance, and advisory roles with leading PSUs, MSMEs, and Startups. He regularly contributes to international dialogues on AI governance, technology law, sustainability, and digital policy through leading academic and industry platforms.

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Rishi Raj Bhardwaj

Assistant Professor

Dr. Rishi Raj Bhardwaj, is presently serving as an Assistant Professor at Mahindra University, Hyderabad, India. He has two decades of academic experiences and around a decade in corporates with the leading chartered accountant firms in Delhi-NCR. He holds his Ph.D. in AI domain from Bennett University. His multifaceted academic journey commenced with Commerce and Law Graduations from Saurashtra University; and gradually culminated into PGs in Commerce, Law, Finance & Operations, Human Resources & IT. His major corporate assignments had been in financial and statutory compliance audits of PSUs like AAI, BHEL, DMRC, GAIL, ISRO, LIC, MMTC, MTNL, PNB, SAIL, SBI etc. He has also served as a policy advisor to MSMEs and Start-Up Units in Delhi-NCR and Telangana.

With humble origins and perseverant way of life, he has an inquisitive passion for research in Emerging Technologies Laws, like AI, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies etc. with common domains in Finance, Corporate Governance and Taxation. He is an ardent disciple of Kōdōkan and a die-hard, super consciousness practitioner.

Dr. Bhardwaj has contributed research articles, book chapters and senior editorial duties in various publishing platforms like IGI Global Scientific Publishing, Taxmann, Bloomsbury and Research Journals as well. He has been a distinguished panelist in the domains of AI, Data Privacy, Sustainability, Corporate Taxation, with Indian Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAI), The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), New Delhi, Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Bombay, Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Ropar, Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Bennett University, Amity University, Sharda University, India, MIT-WPU, Pune, University of Dubai, University of Aizu, Japan and counting…

  • July 2019 – Nov 2024: Ph.D., Bennett University, India
  • July 2011 – June 2014: LL.M., Subharti University, India
  • July 2009 – June 2011: M.Com., Manav Bharti University, India
  • July 2003 – June 2006: LL.B., Saurashtra University, India
  • August 2006 – June 2007: PGDBA, Symbiosis University, India
  • July 1995 – June 1998: B.Com., Saurashtra University, India
  • January 1994 – January 1995: Diploma in Computer Science, India

Certifications:

  • March 2022: General Course on Intellectual Property, World Intellectual Property Organization, Switzerland
  • January 2021: Financial Regulation, Cornell University, USA
  • January 2020: Ethics in Practice of Law, Cornell University, USA
  • June 2012: UGC-NET (Commerce), India
  • August 2006: CA-PEE-II, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, India

Membership:

  • IEEE Membership
  • IEEE Education Society

Other Publications:

  • “The Evolutionary Facets of Legal Education: In the Age of Globalization and Emerging Technologies” (Bloomsbury Publications) ISBN: 978-54350-82-5 (November 2021)
  • “Resilience of the Indian Economy In and Out of Covid-19 Crisis: An Assessment of How A Crisis Is Turning into An Opportunity “ WJR, ISSN:0975-1386 (February 2021)
  • “Implications of Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Credit Management: An Indian Perspective”, Sambodhi, ISSN 22496661 (December 2020)
  • “Evolution and Potentials of Indian National Education Policy – 2020: Re-routing the Roots of Indian Education System” in the book “Dimensions of National Education Policy–2020” ISBN 978-12-346578-9-7 (November 2020)
  • “Constitutional Legitimacy to Right to Privacy vis-à-vis to Data Protection Bill” Bennett Journal of Legal Studies Volume I | Issue 1 (January 2020)
  • “Microfinance Initiatives of MFIs in Madhya Pradesh: An Observation”, at SITBS, ISSN 22772723 (March 2019)
  • “Corporate Social Responsibility: An Ensuing Revelation Beyond Corporate Governance” at IJMTER Volume 3 Issue 4, ISSN 23958161 (April 2016)

Research Paper Presentations:

  • “Reimagining Human Identity and Continuity in AI Driven Societies: Governance, Digital Personhood, and the Future of Law, ETLTC, July 2026, in Hybrid Mode at University of Aizu, Aizuwakamatsu, Japan 26-29th July 2026.
  • “Cryptocurrency And Secure Communication Protocol: A Good Governance Model”, Organized Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies in collaboration with Tashkent State University of Law (Republic of Uzbekistan), 27th & 28th April, 2026
  • “Digital Hallucinations vis-À-vis To Disinformation: The Grey Side Of Artificial Intelligence”, Organized by International Institute of Justice and Police Sciences (IIJPS), Bengaluru & The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai, & Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies – Vivekananda School of Law and Legal Studies (VIPS-VSLLS), New Delhi, India, 28th March, 2026
  • “AI in Healthcare, Biomedical Diagnostics, Epidemiology and Telemedicine”, Organized by Knowledge Steez Edu-hub In Collaboration with Gujarat Biotechnology University & Department of Constitutional Law & Legal Order, Gujarat University, 28th-29th March 2026. (Best Paper Award)
  • “AI-Enabled Cyber Warfare: National Security Risks And Legal Frameworks: A Critical Study”, Organized GNLU Centre For Research In Criminal Justice Sciences (GCRCJS) Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, India, GNNLU – 28th February and 1st March, 2026
  • “Plausibilities, Probabilities and Possibilities of Algorithmic Revolution Evaluating the Evolving Horizons of Industry, Law and Society”, by Dr. Rishi Raj Bhardwaj, in ETLTC 3rd International Conference Series organized at the University of Aizu, Aizuwakamatsu, Japan,19-25th January 2026
  • • “Grey Maze of Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance vis-a-vis to Corporate Governance: Emerging Apprehensions of a Digital Economy” by Rishi Raj Bhardwaj, presented in the National Conference on ‘Calibrating Corporate Governance in New Economy’, at Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur, 30th and 31st October 2021
  • • “Plausibility and Apprehensions of Digital Currency Regulations: An Analytical Assessment in the Indian Economy” by Rishi Raj Bhardwaj, Dr. Vinay Sharma, in the 7th International Management Conference in Advances in Management through Research, Innovation and Technology (AMRIT), organized by the Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB), New Delhi, 7th-8th January 2022
  • • “The Untapped Potential of Water Funds In Volatile Global Markets: The Road Ahead” by Vinay Sharma, Rishi Raj Bhardwaj, International Conference on Management, Engineering, Education, Technology and Sciences (ICMEETS–May 2022), Karnataka State Open University, Mysuru, 26th – May 2022 (This Paper Also Won the Best Paper Award.)
  • • “A Peek into the Precarious Predicament of AI Governance: The Road to Tomorrow” Rishi Raj Bhardwaj, Dr. Pradeep Kulshreshtha, in an International Conference on ‘Revolutionary Technologies and Evolutionary Laws: Challenges and Opportunities.’ School of Law Mahindra University, Hyderabad, 29th February 2024 – 2nd March 2024
  • • “The Jeopardy of Generative AI: A Case Study on Google’s Gemini Controversy” Dr. V. Balakista Reddy, Rishi Raj Bhardwaj, in an International Conference on ‘Revolutionary Technologies and Evolutionary Laws: Challenges and Opportunities.’ School of Law Mahindra University, Hyderabad, 29th February 2024 – 2nd March 2024.
  • “Sustainable Development Goals vis-à-vis Artificial Intelligence: Status Quo Sustained…?” by Rishi Raj Bhardwaj, International Inter-disciplinary Conference on Sustainable Development Goals: Policy, Practice, Concerns and Way Forward – 2024, School of Law, Bennett University, Greater Noida, 6th – 7th June 2024.
  • ORCID Profile: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5456-9120

  • August 2021 – Till Present Day: Assistant Professor, Mahindra University
  • July 2019 – July 2021:   Research Associate, Bennett University
  • January 2018 – June 2019: Assistant Professor, School of Business Studies, Sharda University
  • December 2016 – December 2017: Associate Professor and Head- Corporate Liaison & Training, Accurate Institute of Management and Technology, AKTU
  • August 2010 – November 2016: HoD-MBA, IIMT University
  • July 2007 – July 2010: HoD-BBA, KITE Group, AKTU
  • Formerly associated as lead auditor with Ravi Verma & Company, Chartered Accountants, New Delhi and PWC, Gurugram.
  • Delivered more than 5500+ counselling workshops across India, Japan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Nepal, Bhutan, and other regions through institutional outreach initiatives.

Current Additional Responsibilities:

At University Level:

  • Member- Institutional Ethics Committee, Mahindra University
  • Member- Kalam Program for IP Literacy and Awareness, Mahindra University
  • Member- Institutions Innovation Council, Mahindra University
  • Member- Committee for International Conference on Emerging Techniques in Computation Intelligence (ICETCI), Mahindra School of Engineering
  • IP Coordinator- Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Mahindra University
  • Faculty in Charge of Outreach Operations, Mahindra University
  • Co-coordinator- Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, Mahindra University
  • Mentor- Startups, AIC Mahindra
  • Program Chair, SSRAAI-CISS, ETLTC Global Coordinator, Mahindra University, India

At Department Level:

  • Faculty In Charge for Outreach
  • Faculty In Charge for AI, Law and Policy Forum
  • SPOC for Documentation and Compliances for IQAC etc.
  • Orientation and Convocation Programs: Faculty in Charge
  • Member- Editorial, Media, Newsletter and Journal Publication
  • Member-Research Committee
  • Member-International Liaison and Collaboration Committee
  • Member-Conferences and Workshops Committee

LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/dr-rishi-raj-bhardwaj-47781964

Orcid: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5456-9120

  • Research interests include Financial and Economic Implications of Emerging Technologies Laws such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Drones, Robotics, and Space Exploration, with common domains in Finance, Corporate Policy & Governance, and Taxation.
  • Additional areas of interest include AI, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Data Analytics, FinTech, Intellectual Property, Public Policy, Regulation, and Governance.
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