🎓 Education Background

Ankita is presently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Business Administration at Asia University, Taiwan (2023–Present), focusing on interdisciplinary support areas such as AI, corporate governance, and HR. She holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Corporate and Commercial Law from Amity University, Mumbai (2020–2021), where she deepened her expertise in IP, company law, and securities. Her foundational legal education was completed with a BLS-LLB from KES Jayantilal H. Patel Law College, University of Mumbai (2014–2020). Additionally, she completed a one-year Chinese Language Training at Zhengzhou University, China (2017–2018) under the prestigious Confucius Institute Scholarship.

💼 Professional Experience

Ankita’s dynamic professional career spans corporate sourcing and academia. From 2021 to 2023, she worked as a Sourcing Specialist at Algol Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, specializing in Chinese supplier coordination, procurement, and logistics compliance. She has over five years of experience as a Freelance Interpreter and Translator, working with companies like VOXCO Pigments, Podar Enterprise, and Kohinoor Group, and participating in over 15 international exhibitions and conferences including the China-India Economic and Trade Conference. At Asia University, she serves as an EMI Teaching Assistant, TA for the Rural AI Bilingual Program, and works with the IC OIA office while volunteering at the INGO Research Centre. Her freelance work includes judicial interpretations, educational instruction for YCT/HSK levels, and market research projects for global clients.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Ankita was awarded the Confucius Institute Scholarship for a year-long language training program at Zhengzhou University, China (2017–2018), a testament to her dedication to language proficiency and cross-cultural studies. Her consistent participation in high-impact conferences and scholarly publications with global collaborators is a reflection of her ongoing academic recognition.

🔬 Research Focus

Ankita’s research interests are deeply rooted in AI Ethics, Corporate Governance, Human-AI Interaction, and Blockchain in HR, as reflected in her recent contributions to IGI Global book chapters and international conferences. She is actively involved in interdisciplinary explorations, combining law, ethics, and technology, with a notable focus on Human-AI collaboration in corporate decision-making, DEI challenges in hospital management, and the use of AI in education and language preservation.

📌 Conclusion

Ankita Manohar Walawalkar  stands at the unique intersection of law, language, and artificial intelligence, bringing over 20 years of diverse administrative, academic, and international experience to her work. Her contributions across education, corporate sourcing, and AI ethics research demonstrate her commitment to global impact and ethical innovation. As she continues her doctoral journey, her voice in the field of AI governance and multilingual education is becoming increasingly influential.

📝 Top Publication Notes

1. Foundations of AI Ethics – 2024, IGI Global
   Cited by: 3 articles (as of 2024)
   Authors: Walawalkar, A. M., Moslehpour, M., Phattanaviroj, T., & Kumar, S.

2. Utilization of Blockchain Technology to Manage Human Resources Data: Security Issues in Government Agencies – 2024, IGI Global
   Cited by: 2 articles
   Authors: Yati, P. P., & Walawalkar, A.

3. Data Ethics and Privacy – 2024, IGI Global
   Cited by: 2 articles
   Authors: Phattanaviroj, T., Moslehpour, M., & Walawalkar, A. M.

4. The Future of Ethical AI – 2024, IGI Global
   Cited by: 3 articles
   Authors: Firmansyah, G., Bansal, S., Walawalkar, A. M., Kumar, S., & Chattopadhyay, S.

5. Investigating Human-AI Collaboration in Corporate Decision-Making for Sustainable Business Practices: An Extended UTAUT2 Model – 2025 (Upcoming), ICHESPAN Conference
   Status: Accepted, not yet cited
   Authors: Walawalkar, A. M., Moslehpour, M., Gupta, V., Rizaldy, H.