Dr. Gunjan Chhabra is a Ph.D. in computer science and engineering, working as an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun. He has a teaching experience of 10 years and an area of his expertise is Algorithms, Image processing, and Machine learning. He has published ten patents, with four granted patents from IPR. Also, he has published several research papers in various renowned journals. Additionally, he has authored three textbooks on the domain Internet of Things, smart technologies, and machine learning. He has also mentored many projects in different domains of computer science to solve real-world problems. Under his guidance, his students have successfully incubated their ideas.
Keshav Kaushik is an accomplished academician, cybersecurity, and digital forensics expert currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University Mohali, Punjab, India. As a key member of the Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, he has been instrumental in advancing the field of cybersecurity through his dedicated teaching and innovative research. In addition to his academic role, he holds the prestigious position of Vice-Chairperson for the Meerut ACM Professional Chapter, highlighting his leadership and commitment to the professional community. His academic journey includes a notable stint as a Faculty Intern during the Summer Faculty Research Fellow Programme 2016 at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar, reflecting his continuous pursuit of knowledge and professional development. His scholarly contributions are extensive and impactful, with over 135 publications to his credit. This includes 25 peer-reviewed articles in SCI/SCIE/Scopus-indexed journals and 50+ publications in Scopus-indexed conferences. He is also an inventor, holding one granted patent and six published patents, alongside five granted copyrights. His editorial expertise is showcased by publishing 30 books and 25 book chapters, further cementing his reputation as a thought leader in the field. His professional certifications are a testament to his expertise and commitment to excellence. He is a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v11) by EC-Council, a CQI and IRCA Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Lead Auditor, a Quick Heal Academy Certified Cyber Security Professional (QCSP), and an IBM Cybersecurity Analyst. His recognition as a Bentham Ambassador by Bentham Science Publishers and his role as a Guest Editor for the IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics underscore his influence and authority in cybersecurity. He is a dynamic speaker, having delivered over 50 national and international talks on cybersecurity and digital forensics topics. His mentorship was acknowledged during the Smart India Hackathon 2017, under the aegis of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), with a certificate of appreciation from AICTE, MHRD, and i4c. A two-time GATE qualifier with an impressive 96.07 percentile (2012 and 2016), he has also received accolades from the Uttarakhand Police for his significant contributions to cybercrime investigation training. With a career marked by significant achievements and a profound impact on cybersecurity and digital forensics, he continues to inspire and lead in both academic and professional circles.
