Abhimanyu Kumar | Cryptography | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Abhimanyu Kumar | Cryptography | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  National Institute of Technology, Patna, India

Dr. Abhimanyu Kumar is an Assistant Professor (Grade-I) in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Patna, India. His research interests include [insert key research areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, etc.]. He has published several papers in reputed journals and conferences and is actively involved in academic and research activities.

Profile:

Educational Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science
    Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India
    Thesis: Some Group Key Agreement Protocols Using Elliptic Curve Cryptography
    Supervisor: Dr. Sachin Tripathi
    Registration Date: 06/02/2012 | Defense Date: 07/03/2016

  • B.Sc. Engineering (CSE)
    R.P. Sharma Institute of Technology, Patna (Affiliated to M.U. Bodh Gaya)
    Percentage: 79.38%

  • HSC – Gaya College, Gaya, Bihar
    Percentage: 62.50%

  • SSC – T. Model Inter School, Gaya
    Percentage: 71.00%

Employment History:

  • Assistant Professor (Grade-I)
    Department of Computer Science and Engineering
    National Institute of Technology Patna
    From 1st August 2024 – Present

  • Assistant Professor (Grade-I)
    Department of Computer Science and Engineering
    National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand
    From 15th September 2023 – 31st July 2024

  • Assistant Professor (Grade-II)
    Department of Computer Science and Engineering
    National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand
    From 17th June 2016 – 14th September 2023

Areas of Specialization:

  1. Cryptography and Key Establishment

  2. Network Security

  3. Smart Grid Applications

  4. Attribute-Based Cryptosystems

Research Supervision:

Ph.D. Supervision:

  1. Sachin ChoudharyThesis Submitted
    Design of Privacy Preservation and Authentication Scheme for Smart Grid Applications

  2. Shubhashish GoswamiAwarded (2025)
    Designing of Highly Efficient Deep Learning Framework for Predictive Data Analytics

  3. Baldivya MitraThesis Submitted
    Deep Learning-based Models for Automatic Target Recognition using SAR Imagery

  4. Manmohan PundirThesis Submitted
    Design of Authenticated Key Establishment Protocol using ECC

M.Tech. Supervision:

  1. Shalini Gupta – 2018
    Study and Development of Group Key Establishment Protocols

  2. Reshu Verma – 2019
    Design of Efficient Attribute-Based Key Establishment Protocols

  3. Anshita Gupta – 2020
    Variants of Multi-Authority Attribute-Based Encryption Schemes

  4. Nikhil Kumar Singh – 2022
    Secure and Accurate Recommender Systems

  5. Kamini – 2023
    Design of Role-Based Access Control in Fog Computing

Research Publications:

Journal Publications:

(A complete list of 14 indexed journal publications, including IEEE, Elsevier, Springer, and Taylor & Francis titles – available upon request or see attached appendix)

Conference Publications:

(19 papers presented in international conferences such as ICCCNT, ICACCI, COMS2, ICIoTCT, etc.)

Book Chapters:

  1. Privacy-Focused Blockchains – In: New Trends in Blockchain, CRC Press (2025)

  2. AI in Product Development – In: AI for Product Development, CRC Press (2024)

  3. Big Data and ML Applications – In: Machine Learning and Big Data, Wiley Online Library

Conference Organization:

  • Organizing Secretary, International Conference on Advances in Computing Applications, 27–28 Feb 2018

  • Organizing Secretary, International Conference on Robotics, Control and Computer Vision, 19–20 Feb 2022

Academic Interests:

  • Cryptography and Network Security

  • Advanced Computer Architecture

  • Theory of Computation

  • Computer Organization

  • Operating Systems

  • Data Structures

  • System Programming

  • Information Retrieval

  • Machine Learning

Achievements:

  • Qualified GATE in 2012, 2013, and 2015

  • Young Scientist Award (details to be added)

Publication:

“An Efficient Conference Key Agreement Protocol Suited for Resource Constrained Devices”
M. Pundir, A. Kumar, and Abhimanyu Kumar
Conference Name, Year.

 

 

CH Muhammad Afaq Aslam | Cryptography | Best Researcher Award

Mr. CH Muhammad Afaq Aslam | Cryptography | Best Researcher Award

National University of Sciences & Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan

CH Muhammad Afaq Aslam is a dedicated mathematician and Ph.D. candidate at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan. He holds a BS in Mathematics (Gold Medalist) from the International Islamic University Islamabad and an MS in Mathematics from NUST, where his thesis focused on the category theory of ordered relative spaces.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Mathematics (in progress) – NUST, Islamabad (CGPA: 3.58/4.00)

  • MS in Mathematics – NUST, Islamabad (CGPA: 3.50/4.00)

  • BS in Mathematics – International Islamic University Islamabad (Gold Medalist)

  • Consistently high academic performance throughout educational career.

🔬 Research Interests:

🧮 Algebra | 🔐 Cryptography | 🔢 Number Theory
📊 Analysis | 🔁 Differential Equations | 🔗 Topology
📐 Geometry | 📈 Graph Theory | 🗂️ Category Theory

💼 Professional Experience:

  • 🧪 Research Associate, QuantumRonics – Islamabad

  • 👨‍🏫 Visiting Faculty, NUST – Islamabad

  • 🌍 Mathematics Tutor, Preply (Online – USA based)

🧠 Academic Activities:

  • 🎤 Attended and delivered seminars on advanced mathematical topics

  • 🧩 Participated in national conferences and technical workshops

  • 💻 Workshops: Python, MATLAB, and LaTeX for researchers

🛠️ Technical Skills:

  • Programming: C++, Python

  • Mathematical Tools: MATLAB, Overleaf LaTeX

  • Office Tools: MS Word, PowerPoint

🏆 Awards & Recognition:

  • 🥇 Gold Medalist in BS Mathematics

  • 🧾 IELTS Certified – English (B2 Proficiency)

Publication Top Notes:

  • An Optimal and Efficient Framework for the Construction of Nonlinear Components Based on a Polynomial Ring
    Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, Volume 237, November 2025, Pages 263–280
    🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.matcom.2025.04.022
    Contributors: Ch. Muhammad Afaq Aslam, Ikram Ullah, Muhammad Ishaq

  • A Note on Quotient Reflective Subcategories of O-REL
    Journal of Function Spaces, Published: June 23, 2022, Article ID 1117881, 11 pages
    🔗 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1117881
    Contributors: Muhammad Qasim, Ch. Muhammad Afaq Aslam, Calogero Vetro

 

ShivaDutt Jangampeta | Cybersecurity and Cryptography | Lifetime Achievement Award

Mr. ShivaDutt Jangampeta | Cybersecurity and Cryptography | Lifetime Achievement Award

Senior Manager of Security Engineering  JP Morgan Chase  JP Morgan Chase
Shiva Dutt Jangampeta is an accomplished IT professional with over 14 years of extensive experience in architecting and deploying cutting-edge technologies such as Splunk Enterprise, SIEM, and Kubernetes. Currently serving as a Senior Manager of Security Engineering at JPMorgan Chase, Shiva has significantly contributed to enhancing cybersecurity measures and optimizing operational performance in complex IT environments.

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Education🎓

Shiva holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Florida International University and a Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. His strong academic background complements his practical expertise in IT security and engineering.

Experience 💼

  • JPMorgan Chase (Senior Manager of Security Engineering)
    Aug 2019 – Present
    Leading a team of Splunk/SIEM Engineers, Shiva manages a robust Splunk infrastructure with a daily ingestion of 275TB. His role involves developing SIEM content and optimizing system performance.
  • PEPSICO (Global CyberSecurity Splunk Engineer)
    Jan 2017 – Aug 2019
    Shiva improved the IT security posture by leading a team in the Information Security Operations Team, implementing Splunk Enterprise solutions and integrating orchestration tools.
  • Lead IT Corporation (Senior System Engineer)
    Dec 2013 – Jan 2017
    He architected Splunk infrastructure across multiple data centers, focusing on high availability and system migration.
  • RCR Technology (WebSphere Administrator)
    Aug 2012 – Nov 2013
    Shiva was responsible for migrating WebSphere applications and configuring various server technologies.
  • Technologies (System Administrator)
    Nov 2008 – July 2009
    He installed and configured Linux and Solaris systems, focusing on performance tuning and resource management.

Research Interest 🔍

Shiva’s research interests include advancements in cybersecurity technologies, particularly in SIEM solutions and data analytics. He is passionate about exploring innovative methods to enhance data security and system performance in enterprise environments.

Award 🏆

Shiva has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to cybersecurity and IT engineering, particularly for his role in improving organizational security posture and implementing efficient SIEM solutions.

Publication Top Notes 📚 :

Shiva has authored several influential papers in the field of cybersecurity, including: