I am Dr. Banantika Datta, an Economics Ph.D. from IIM Bangalore with over 6 years of experience spanning academia, research, and industry consulting at Deloitte. My research expertise lies in international trade, econometrics, and quantitative analysis. Having navigated the complete academic journey from undergraduate to faculty positions, I understand the challenges and opportunities at every stage - from PhD admissions and research methodology to faculty recruitment and publication strategies. I'm passionate about mentoring the next generation of researchers, helping them identify research gaps, develop strong analytical skills, and successfully transition into academic or industry careers.