Biographical note

Keshav Kaushik is an experienced educator with around ten years of teaching and research experience in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and the Internet of Things. He is working as an Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) in the systems cluster under the School of Computer Science at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India. He has published 110+ research papers in International Journals and has presented at reputed International Conferences. He is a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v11, CQI and IRCA Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Lead Auditor, Quick Heal Academy Certified Cyber Security Professional (QCSP), and IBM Cybersecurity Analyst. He acted as a keynote speaker and delivered 50+ professional talks on various national and international platforms. He has edited over twenty books with reputed international publishers like Springer, Taylor and Francis, IGI Global, Bentham Science, etc. He has chaired various special sessions at international conferences and also served as a reviewer in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Currently, he is also serving as a Vice Chairperson of the Meerut ACM Professional Chapter and is also a brand ambassador for Bentham Science. Moreover, he is also serving as a guest editor in the IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics (J-BHI) (IF:7.7).

Dr. Mariya Ouaissa is currently Professor in Cybersecurity and practitioner with industry and academic experience. She is a Ph.D., graduated in 2019 in Computer Science and Networks, at the Laboratory of Modelisation of Mathematics and Computer Science from ENSAM-Moulay Ismail University, Meknes, Morocco. She is a Networks and Telecoms Engineer, graduated in 2013 from the National School of Applied Sciences, Khouribga, Morocco. She is Co-Founder and IT Consultant at IT Support and Consulting Center. She was working for the School of Technology of Meknes Morocco as a Visiting Professor from 2013 to 2021. She is a member of the International Association of Engineers and the International Association of Online Engineering, and since 2021, she has been an "ACM Professional Member." She is Expert Reviewer with the Academic Exchange Information Centre (AEIC) and Brand Ambassador with Bentham Science. She has served and continues to serve on technical programs and organizer committees of several conferences and events and has organized many Symposiums/Workshops/Conferences as a General Chair and is also a reviewer of numerous international journals. Dr. Ouaissa has made contributions in the fields of information security and privacy, Internet of Things security, and wireless and constrained network security. Her main research topics are IoT, M2M, D2D, WSN, Cellular Networks, and Vehicular Networks. She has published over 40 papers (book chapters, international journals, and conferences/workshops), 12 edited books, and 8 special issues as guest editor.

Aryan Chaudhary is the Chief Scientific Advisor at BioTech Sphere Research, India. He continues to make groundbreaking contributions to the industry. Having served as the Research Head at Nijji HealthCare Pvt Ltd, he has demonstrated his expertise in leveraging revolutionary technologies such as artificial intelligence, deep learning, IoT, cognitive technology, and blockchain to revolutionize the healthcare landscape. His relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation has earned him recognition as a thought leader in the industry. His dedication to advancing healthcare is evident through his vast body of work. He has authored several influential academic papers on public health and digital health, published in prestigious international journals. His research primarily focuses on integrating IoT and sensor technology for efficient data collection through one-time and ambulatory monitoring. As a testament to his expertise and leadership, he is not only a keynote speaker at numerous international and national conferences but also serves as a series editor of a CRC book series and is the editor of several books on biomedical science. His commitment to the advancement of scientific knowledge extends further, as he acts as a guest editor for special issues in renowned journals. Recognized for his significant contributions, he has received prestigious accolades, including the "Most Inspiring Young Leader in Healthtech Space 2022" by Business Connect and the title of the best project leader at Global Education and Corporate Leadership. Moreover, he holds senior member- ships in various international science associations, reflecting his influence and impact in the field. Adding to his accomplishments, Aryan Chaudhary is currently serving as a guest editor for a special issue in the highly regarded journal EAI Endorsed Transactions on AI and Robotics, and he has joined the editorial board of Biomedical Science and Clinical Research (BSCR). Additionally, he is a respected professional member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). He has been recently elected as Chair for an ACM professional chapter.