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Rakesh Nayak is a distinguished academician and author with a wealth of experience in the field of computer science and engineering. Currently serving as the Assistant Dean and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at O P Jindal University in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, Dr. Nayak has made significant contributions to the academic and administrative domains of technical education. With a strong educational foundation, Dr. Nayak obtained his Master's degree in Computer Applications from Indira Gandhi National Open University in 2007, followed by a M.Tech (CSE) from Acharya Nagarjuna University in 2010 and a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from Behrampur University in 2013. His academic journey has equipped him with a deep understanding of Computer Science and Engineering, paving the way for his impactful career in academia. Dr. Nayak's professional trajectory showcases his commitment to education and research. Prior to assuming his current role, he held the position of Professor in Computer Science and Engineering at Vaagdevi Engineering College, Warangal, and Sri Vasavi Engineering College, Tadepalligudem. Before his tenure in these institutions, he served as a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics for approximately eight years across various engineering and MCA colleges. His extensive experience in teaching and administrative roles spanning over 22 years reflects his dedication to nurturing the next generation of technical professionals. Throughout his career, Dr. Nayak has demonstrated a passion for guiding and mentoring students, having supervised the research work of 12 M.Tech students. His commitment to academic excellence is further evidenced by his numerous publications in international journals and conferences, where he has shared his insights and research findings with the global academic community. Beyond his academic pursuits, Dr. Nayak is also an accomplished author, having penned five books that contribute to the knowledge base of computer science and engineering. His multifaceted expertise in teaching, research, and administrative leadership underscores his significant impact on the technical education landscape.

Nishu Gupta is a Senior Member, IEEE. He is a Postdoctoral Fellow (ERCIM Alain Bensoussan Fellowship) at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Oulu, Finland. Earlier, he has worked in the Department of Electronic Systems, Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Gjøvik, Norway as a Research Fellow. He is also a visiting researcher at the University of Oviedo, Gijón, Spain under the research group on Systems for Multimedia and the Internet of Things (SMIOT). He is a Member, Zero Trust Architecture working group of MeitY-C-DAC-STQC project under ‘e-Governance Standards and Guidelines’, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. Before his current fellowship program, he has served as an Assistant Professor in the Electronics and Communication Engineering department at College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India. Dr. Nishu Gupta received his Ph.D. degree in 2016 from the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, MNNIT Allahabad, Prayagraj, India which is an Institute of National Importance as declared by the Government of India. He is specialized in the field of Computer Communication and Networking. His major work is in the area of IoT based enhance safety applications in vehicular communication. He received his Master’s degree (M.Tech.) from Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India (formerly Delhi College of Engineering) and Bachelor’s degree (B.Tech.) from BBDNITM Lucknow, affiliated to U.P. Technical University, Lucknow, India. Dr. Nishu is the recipient of Best Paper Presentation Award at the 4th International Conference on Computer and Communication Systems held at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore in 2019. He has published 5 patents and more than 65 research articles in reputed SCI and Scopus Indexed Journals. Dr. Gupta has supervised numerous theses at Master level and projects at Bachelor level in his main line of work. He has authored and edited several books with international publishers. Dr. Nishu is on the Editorial board of various Internationally reputed Journals and Transactions. He serves as reviewer of various SCI indexed Journals and Transactions. He was awarded twice for Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing. Dr. Gupta has Chaired several International Conferences and played key role in successfully organizing various international events. He is in academic cum research collaboration with top academicians and researchers across the globe. He has served as Head of ECE department; Chief Coordinator of Institute Innovation Cell, under MHRD-IIC, Govt. of India at his previous organization, besides holding many other key positions in the academic, administration and research fields. He has served as Chief Coordinator of the Institute Innovation Cell, under MHRD-IIC, Govt. of India at his previous organization, besides holding many other key positions in the academic and research fields. His research interest includes Cognitive Radio Networks, Vehicular Communication, Driving Behaviour Analysis, Intelligent Transportation, Sensor Networks and Internet of Things, Internet of Vehicles, 5G/6G; Mobile Edge Computing, Network Management.