Dr. Deepika S.R. holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Bharathiar University. She specializes in Financial Derivatives. She secured a university rank during her undergraduate studies. Additionally, she topped her 12th-grade examinations. Dr. Deepika is also a UGC-NET (Management) qualified scholar. Her research has been published in refereed journals. She has presented papers at international conferences. With over a decade of teaching experience, she focuses on Finance subjects, including Financial Derivatives, Security Analysis, and Financial Risk Management. Dr. Deepika actively contributes as a resource person in national-level programs. She is committed to simplifying complex financial concepts for students. Her passion for financial literacy extends beyond teaching. She also shares insights on personal finance through her YouTube channel. Her 3-credit SWAYAM course, "Derivatives Mastery: From Theory to Practice in the Indian Market," was approved for production by IIMBx.