SVKM’s Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Teaching Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics and Computers in B.Com.
01 · About Me
Assistant Professor with academic experience in Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research and Computer applications at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Ph.D. in Statistics. Research expertise includes Bayesian statistics, Bayesian computation, statistical modelling and reliability/life-testing models.
Current interests include research methodology, statistical data analysis, R, SPSS, AMOS, SmartPLS, Bayesian Structural Equation Modelling and consumer behaviour research.
02 · Teaching & Qualifications
Swami Vivekanand College of Science, Arts and Commerce
Teaching in self-finance courses.
ICFAI National College (Varanasi/Mumbai)
Teaching at postgraduate level.
Ph.D.
Statistics
Posterior Analysis for some Complex Failure Models
M.Sc.
Statistics
B.Sc.
Statistics
03 · Research
Bayesian Statistics
Bayesian Statistics and Bayesian Computation; posterior analysis and Gibbs sampling.
Statistical Modelling
Statistical Modelling and Reliability/Life-testing Models.
Research Methodology
Research Methodology and Quantitative Data Analysis.
Structural Equation Modelling
AMOS, SmartPLS and Bayesian SEM.
Consumer Behaviour
Customer Satisfaction and Repurchase Intention.
Applied Statistics
Applied Statistics using R and SPSS.
04 · Selected Publications
Full Posterior Analysis of Three Parameter Lognormal Distribution Using Gibbs Sampler
Journal of Statistical Computation and Simulation, 71(3), 215–230.
Bayesian Analysis of Inverse Weibull Type-2 Distribution via Gibbs Sampler
Progress of Mathematics, 31(1,2), 83–102.
Choice Between Weibull and Lognormal Models: A Simulation Based Bayesian Study
Communications in Statistics, Theory and Methods, 32(2), 381–405.
Bayesian Analysis of Generalised Four-Parameter Burr Distribution via Gibbs Sampler
Metron – International Journal of Statistics, 62(1), 115–135.
Bayes Analysis of Three Parameter Pareto Distribution via Gibbs Sampler
The American Journal of Mathematical and Management Sciences, pp. 213–242.
Posterior Analysis of Lognormal Regression Models Using Gibbs Sampler
Statistical Papers, 49, 59–85.
Use of Statistical Tools to Study the Consumer Preference Over Green Products
International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 8(5), 1098–1103.
Factors Influencing Customer Satisfaction and Repurchase Intention in Context of Online Grocery Shopping
International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, 9(3), 913–922.
Factors Influencing Consumer's Perceived Risk and Online Consumer Buying Behaviour
IJFAN International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences, 11(3), 3241–3256.
Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Consumer Behavior in Reference to Online Shopping
International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research and Management, 9(1), 9–18.
Exploring the Potential of Bayesian Structural Equation Modelling in Consumer Behavior Analysis
International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology, 11(12), 9102–9106.
05 · Academic Activities & Development
Presented “Interest Rate Sensitivity of SME Loan Defaults in India: Regression Analysis (2020–25) Using SPSS” at NM’s Finance Symposium.
Participated in an International FDP on AI-powered Research Writing, Systematic Literature Reviews and Journal Publication.
Participated in a workshop on Data Analysis with R Studio and AI.
Completed a 20-hour hands-on certificate course in Power BI + AI.
Participated in the ICSSR capacity-building programme “GenAI for Excellence in Higher Education and Research”.
Completed an Artificial Intelligence short-term/FDP programme with A+ grade under the MMTT Programme, Kurukshetra University.
Participated in a Research Information Management System workshop at INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar.
Participated in the FDP “Data Analytics: Theory to Applications” (AIU and Chitkara University).
Invited lectures, conferences and workshops include Primary Data Collection, Bayesian statistics, statistical inference, reliability, R Programming, SPSS, Multivariate Data Analysis, SEM using AMOS/SmartPLS, Research Methodology, Data Analytics, AI in Teaching and Research, MOOC development and research publication. In 2013, chaired a poster session and contributed as rapporteur at the ISBA Regional Meeting and International Workshop/Conference on Bayesian Theory and Applications.
06 · Contact & Profiles
Dr. Meena Vazirani
Assistant Professor
Statistics, Data Analysis & Research Methodology
SVKM’s Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai