Rounak Raman | Information Technology | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Rounak Raman | Information Technology | Research Excellence Award

Netaji Subhas University of Technology | India

Rounak Raman is a technology researcher and engineering innovator with a strong academic background in Information Technology and a multidisciplinary portfolio spanning artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, computer vision, IoT systems, wireless sensor networks, and network security. He has gained significant research and development experience through contributions at DRDO-INMAS, where he worked on EEG-based cognitive analytics and neurofeedback systems, and at NSUT, where he designed advanced IoT protocols including energy-aware clustering, trust-based opportunistic communication, and secure hierarchical key-rotation mechanisms. His technical work extends into generative AI solutions, semantic search systems, real-time computer vision applications, and large-scale image and document intelligence models. He has led impactful projects such as PRAGATI smart parking, SyntheX document analysis framework, and QuickTag for AI-driven product taxonomy. His achievements include securing positions in national innovation challenges, hackathons, entrepreneurship competitions, and international fellowship programs. Alongside industry-recognized certifications in data science, system design, and cybersecurity, he has also held leadership roles in student organizations, mentoring teams, guiding open-source contributions, and facilitating research collaboration. His research interests include GenAI, NLP, IoT security, WSNs, cryptography, edge intelligence, and autonomous network optimization. He remains committed to creating scalable, socially impactful technological solutions.

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Featured Publication

Raman, R., Yadav, A., Kukreja, D., & Sharma, D. K. (2025). CONTEXT-NET: A context-aware nexus-based aggregation protocol for opportunistic networks. Internet of Things, 101809.

Raman, R., Yadav, A., & Kukreja, D. (2025). ARMor-IoT: Aggregated reliable mechanism for optimized trust in IoT. In International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Its Application (pp. 229–241).

Tejinder Kaur | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Tejinder Kaur | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

MM Institute of Computer Technology & Business Management | India

Dr. Tejinder Kaur is an accomplished academic and researcher in Computer Science and Engineering, currently serving as an Associate Professor with extensive teaching and research experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, and software engineering. She holds a Ph.D. from Thapar University and an M.Tech from Chandigarh University, with postdoctoral research in progress from a reputed public university. Her work has earned significant scholarly recognition with over 54,815 citations, an h-index of 65, and an i10-index of 148, reflecting her impactful contributions to scientific research and innovation. Dr. Kaur has authored and reviewed numerous research papers and book chapters and has guided several postgraduate theses in areas like vehicular networks, routing protocols, and wireless sensor networks. Her research interests span artificial intelligence, IoT, cybersecurity, and advanced computing systems. She has published over 277 papers, filed and been granted multiple national and international patents, and received prestigious awards, including honors from IEEE, Infosys, and SAP. A committed educator and innovator, Dr. Kaur continues to inspire through academic excellence and research leadership. Her outstanding academic record, extensive publication portfolio, and technological innovations highlight her as a dynamic professional dedicated to advancing computing and intelligent systems.

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Featured Publications

Abbott, B. P., Abbott, R., Abbott, T. D., Abernathy, M. R., Acernese, F., Ackley, K., et al. (2016). Observation of gravitational waves from a binary black hole merger. Physical Review Letters, 116(6), 061102. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.116.061102

Aasi, J., Abbott, B. P., Abbott, R., Abbott, T., Abernathy, M. R., Ackley, K., Adams, C., et al. (2015). Advanced LIGO. Classical and Quantum Gravity, 32(7), 074001. https://doi.org/10.1088/0264-9381/32/7/074001

Abbott, B. P., Abbott, R., Abbott, T. D., Abernathy, M. R., Acernese, F., Ackley, K., et al. (2016). GW151226: Observation of gravitational waves from a 22-solar-mass binary black hole coalescence. Physical Review Letters, 116(24), 241103. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.116.241103

Abbott, R., Abbott, T. D., Acernese, F., Ackley, K., Adams, C., Adhikari, N., et al. (2023). GWTC-3: Compact binary coalescences observed by LIGO and Virgo during the second part of the third observing run. Physical Review X, 13(4), 041039. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevX.13.041039

Abbott, B. P., Abbott, R., Abbott, T. D., Abernathy, M. R., Acernese, F., Ackley, K., et al. (2016). Tests of general relativity with GW150914. Physical Review Letters, 116(22), 221101. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.116.221101