Biographical note

Dr. Jaiteg Singh

is an accomplished academician with 19 years of experience in research, development, and teaching in computer science and engineering. Possesses expertise in diverse fields like Neuromarketing, Navigation systems, Software Engineering, Business Intelligence, and Data Mining. He has supervised thirteen Ph.D. thesis and eighteen M.Tech thesis. He has generated significant consultancy revenue, organized international conferences, published extensively in renowned journals indexed at reputed databases like Scopus and Web of Science. He has authored/ edited six books, secured four US copyrights, and even filed for over 50 patents. He is serving as reviewer for numerous journals from reputed publishers like Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, MDPI and IEEE. Email: Jaiteg.singh@chitkara.edu.in

Dr. S B Goyal

a distinguished personality in the realm of Computer Science & Engineering, earned his Ph.D. from Banasthali University, Rajasthan, India, in 2012. With over two decades of rich experience spanning both national and international levels, he has made significant contributions to the academic and administrative sec□tors of numerous institutions. Dr. Goyal’s unparalleled curiosity and dedication to staying abreast of the latest IT developments have established him as an authority in Industry 4.0 technologies. His expertise encompasses a wide range of cutting-edge fields, including Big Data, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Cloud Computing. Dr. Goyal actively participates in panel discussions, sharing his knowledge on Industry 4.0 technologies in both academic and industry platforms. His edito□rial prowess is recognized through his contributions as a reviewer, guest editor, and co-editor for numerous International Journals and Scopus books published by prestigious organizations like IEEE, Inderscience, IGI Global, and Springer. An esteemed IEEE Senior member since 2013, Dr. Goyal has an impressive record of contributions to Scopus/ SCI journals and conferences as an editor. His innovative spirit is further evidenced by his possession of over 10 international patents and copyrights from countries including Australia, Germany, Japan, and India. Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Goyal has been the recipient of numerous academic excellence awards at both national and international levels. Currently, he holds the esteemed position of Director at the Faculty of Information Technology, City University, Malaysia. His commitment to emerging technologies continues to inspire and pave the way for future innovations and technological advancements. Email: sb.goyal@city.edu.my

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Kaushal

is a highly accomplished and dedicated researcher and educator, boasting a robust background in Computer Science and Engineering, and accumulating an extensive 19 years of experience in academia since 2004. Holding a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Chitkara University, Punjab, India, he currently serves as a professor in the Department of Computer Applications and actively contributing to research endeavors. Dr. Kaushal’s prolific research output is evident through his involvement in more than 60 patent filings, with one of them being published in the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and 15 being granted. Additionally, he has taken on the role of Project Manager in a DST-funded project titled “Smart and Portable Intensive Care Unit,” supported by the Millennium Alliance (FICCI, USAID, UKAID, Facebook, World Bank, and TDB DST). Furthermore, he served as a Co-Principal Investigator in another DST-funded project named “Remote Vital Information and Surveillance System for Elderly and Disabled Persons,” under the Technology Intervention of Disabled and Elderly (TIDE) scheme of the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. Presently he is working on another DST funded project named “Smart Ergonomic Portable Commode Chair” under the DST TIDE scheme. He is also actively contributing the research community in the area of Blockchain and Internet of Things and have published more than 55 research papers and all of them are either indexed in SCOPUS or SCI. Additionally, he serves as a visiting professor at Kasetsart University in Sakon Nakhon, Thailand, and actively participates as a reviewer for the peer-reviewed journal “Technology, Knowledge & Learning.” Recognizing his exceptional contributions to education, Dr. Kaushal has been honoured with the Teacher Excellence Award twice, receiving the accolade in both 2017 and 2019 from Chitkara University, Punjab, India. In 2017, he earned the Teacher Excellence Award in the category of “Most Enterprising,” and in 2019, the recognition was bestowed upon him in the category of “Most Enterprising & Emerging Leader.” Email: rajesh.kaushal@chitkara.edu.in

Dr Naveen Kumar

is a distinguished academician and researcher with a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, boasting over 25 years of rich experience in both teaching and research domains. His journey includes notable contributions as a research fellow at PGIMER, Chandigarh, where he actively contributed to a Department of Science & Technology (DST) funded project titled “Closed Loop Anaesthesia Delivery System.” Currently serving as an Associate Professor at Chitkara University Research and Innovation Network (CURIN) within the Research Department of Chitkara University, Punjab, Dr Naveen Kumar continues to be at the forefront of cutting-edge research initiatives. His dedication to academic excel□lence is evident through his extensive engagement in research activities, reflected in his impressive track record. Dr. Naveen Kumar’s expertise extends to intellectual property rights, with a remarkable portfolio comprising over 70 filed patents, of which more than 30 have been granted. Furthermore, his contributions to scholarly literature are substantial, with over 50 research articles published across various prestigious journals and conferences. His commitment to knowledge dissemination is highlighted by his author□ship of the book “Workshop Practice,” published by Abhishek Publication. He is actively engaged in many Govt. funded research projects and presently he is working on a research project as a Principal Investigator “Smart Ergonomic Portable Commode chair”. This initiative, supported by the Technology Intervention for Disabled and Elderly (TIDE) scheme under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, underscores his dedication to innovation for societal welfare. Recognizing his exceptional contributions, Dr. Naveen Kumar has been honoured with prestigious awards, including the Teacher Excellence Award for “Most Collaborative” in 2019 and the Extra Mural Funding Award in 2021, both conferred by Chitkara University, Punjab, India. Email: Naveen.sharma@chitkara.edu.in

Dr. Sukhjit Singh Sehra

is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Canada. A proactive academician with extensive expe□rience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Spatial Data Science, and Big Data. He possesses strong analytical skills and proven expertise in large-scale spatial and unstructured textual datasets. He has supervised 19 master’s theses and published over 80+ peer-reviewed articles in journals and conferences. He possesses 18 + years of experience in research, academia, and industry. He worked at prestigious organi□zations in India and Canada, like Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, Punjab and Elocity Technologies, Canada He is actively involved in the usability and application of technology to solve social problems. He is a Co-Founder and Director at Sabudh Foundation, India. A data science organization for social initiatives (http://sabudh.org) to develop an incubation center of artificial intelligence and machine learning for the youth of India. Email: ssehra@wlu.ca