Dr. Rohit Kumar: SMIEEE (USA), LMCSI (India), LMISTE (India)

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Dr. Rohit Kumar obtained his Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) from the UBTE Roorkee, in 2006. He received B.Tech. degree in CSE from UPTU, Lucknow, in 2009, and M.Tech. degree in CSE from ABV-IIITM, Gwalior, in 2014. He completed his Ph.D. from DSPM-IIIT, Naya Raipur, in 2021. In 2010, he joined the department of CSE at Govt. Polytechnic Mallasalam, Almora, as a Lecturer. Thereafter, he moved to Dehradun and worked with SCE, Dehradun. Later, he joined PIET, Nagpur, as an Assistant Professor in 2015. He also served as a Postdoctoral Fellow under SIAS at KREA University, Sri City, in 2021. Subsequently, he joined SRMIST, Chennai, and offered his services in the capacity of Research Assistant Professor in 2022. Thereafter, he worked with Shiv Nadar University Chennai during 2023-2025. Presently, he is serving as Assistant Professor at ABV-IIITM, Gwalior.

He founded Learn Together Classes (LTC) in Dehradun in 2014. He cleared Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) multiple times, specifically in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016 and 2017. He cleared Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT)-2/2014 and attended 11-Service Selection Board (SSB), Allahabad. He qualified Uttarakhand State Eligibility Test (USET) and University Grants Commission - National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) in 2015. He received an institute scholarship from Govt. of India and Govt. of Chhattisgarh during his M. Tech. and Ph.D. tenure, respectively. Additionally, he is the Best Paper recipient for his work in IEEE ANTS-2019 conference. Furthermore, Dr. Kumar got elevated to IEEE senior member grade in 2022.

Currently, his research interests include Network Traffic Engineering and Security in Cyber Physical Systems (CPS), Software Defined Networking (SDN), Internet of Things (IoT), and Cloud Computing networks. He has published some of his research works in reputed International Conferences and SCI/SCIE Indexed Journals including IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, IEEE Systems Journal, Computer Networks, Journal of Industrial Information Integration, Computer Science Review, IEEE Sensors Journal, IEEE Communications Letters, ISA Transactions, etc. In addition to this, Dr. Kumar is a Life-Member/Member of different scientific and research-based societies including IEEE, CSI-INDIA, ISTE, ISDS, etc.    

Funded Research Projects
1. AI-Based Dynamic Network Traffic Engineering for Resilient CPS Networks (Role: Principal Investigator), Funded by ABV-IIITM Gwalior with financial grant of 10 lakhs for 2-years. [On-going]

Publications

Authored Books:
1. Neha Agrawal, Rohit Kumar, Shashikala Tapaswi, Cloud Computing Security: Strategies and Best Practices, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group. [Link1][Link2]

International Journals (SCI/SCIE: 13, ESCI: 01, Q1: 11, Q2: 03):
1. Kumar, R., Agrawal, N. (2024). EDMA-RM: An Event-Driven and Mobility-Aware Resource Management Framework for Green IoT-Edge-Fog-Cloud Networks. IEEE Sensors Journal, 24(14), 23004-23012., (SCIE/WoS/Scopus Indexed, IF = 4.3) DOI: 10.1109/JSEN.2024.3404470 (*Q1-Journal)
2. Kumar, R., Agrawal, N. (2024). Shaping the future of industry: Understanding the dynamics of industrial digital twins. Computers Industrial Engineering, 191, 110172. (SCI/WoS/Scopus Indexed, IF = 6.7) DOI: 10.1016/j.cie.2024.110172 (*Q1-Journal)
3. Karnani, S., Agrawal, N., Kumar, R. (2024). A comprehensive survey on low-rate and high-rate DDoS defense approaches in SDN: taxonomy, research challenges, and opportunities. Multimedia Tools and applications, 83(12), 35253-35306. (SCIE/ WoS/Scopus Indexed, IF = 3.0) DOI: 10.1007/s11042-023-16781-0 (*Q1-Journal).
4. Kumar, R., Agrawal, N. (2023). Analysis of multi-dimensional Industrial IoT (IIoT) data in Edge–Fog–Cloud based architectural frameworks: A survey on current state and research challenges. Journal of Industrial Information Integration, 35, 100504. (SCI/WoS/Scopus Indexed, IF = 10.4) DOI: 10.1016/j.jii.2023.100504 (*Q1-Journal)
5. Kumar, R., Venkanna, U., Tiwari, V. (2023). Optimized traffic engineering in Software Defined Wireless Network based IoT (SDWN-IoT): State-of-the-art, research opportunities and challenges. Computer Science Review, 49, 100572. (SCIE/WoS/Scopus Indexed, IF = 13.3) DOI: 10.1016/j.cosrev.2023.100572 (*Q1-Journal)
6. Kumar, R., Agrawal, N. (2024). Software defined networks (SDNs) for environmental surveillance: A Survey. Multimedia Tools and Applications, 83(4), 11323-11365. (SCIE/WoS/Scopus Indexed, IF = 3.0) DOI: 10.1007/s11042-023-15729-8 (*Q1-Journal)
7. Kumar, R., Agrawal, N. (2023). A survey on software-defined vehicular networks (SDVNs): a security perspective. Journal of Supercomputing, 79(8). (SCIE/WoS/Scopus Indexed, IF = 2.5) DOI: 10.1007/s11227-022-05008-y (*Q2-Journal)
8. Kumar, R., Agrawal, N. (2022). RBAC-LBRM: An RBAC-based load balancing assisted efficient resource management framework for IoT-edge-fog network. IEEE Sensors Letters, 6(8), 1-4. (ESCI/WoS/Scopus Indexed, IF = 2.2) DOI: 10.1109/LSENS.2022.3191388 (*Q2-Journal)
9. Agrawal, N., Kumar, R. (2022). Security perspective analysis of industrial cyber physical systems (I-CPS): A decade-wide survey. ISA transactions, 130, 10-24. (SCIE/WoS/Scopus Indexed, IF = 6.3) DOI: 10.1016/j.isatra.2022.03.018 (*Q1-Journal)
10. Kumar, R., Venkanna, U., Tiwari, V. (2021). EOMCSR: An energy optimized multi-constrained sustainable routing model for SDWSN. IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, 19(2), 1650-1661., (SCIE/WoS/Scopus Indexed, IF = 4.7). DOI: 10.1109/TNSM.2021.3130661 (*Q1-Journal)
11. Kumar, R., Venkanna, U., Tiwari, V. (2021). Opt-ACM: An optimized load balancing based admission control mechanism for software defined hybrid wireless based IoT (SDHW-IoT) network. Computer Networks, 188, 107888. (SCIE/WoS/Scopus Indexed, IF = 4.4). DOI: 10.1016/j.comnet.2021.107888 (*Q1-Journal)
12. Kumar, R., Venkanna, U., Tiwari, V. (2021). QuOTE: A Quality of Service Aware Optimized Traffic Engineering Approach for Efficient Flow Management in SDWS-IoT Networks. IEEE Communications Letters, 25(12), 3863-3867. (SCIE/WoS/Scopus Indexed, IF = 3.7). DOI: 10.1109/LCOMM.2021.3119549 (*Q1-Journal)
13. Kumar, R., Venkanna, U., Tiwari, V. (2021). A time granular analysis of software defined wireless mesh based IoT (SDWM-IoT) network traffic using supervised learning. Wireless Personal Communications, 116(3), 2083-2109. (SCIE/WoS/Scopus Indexed, IF = 1.9) DOI: 10.1007/s11277-020-07781-6 (*Q2-Journal)
14. Kumar, R., Venkanna, U., Tiwari, V. (2020). Opti-PUM: an optimal policy update mechanism for link failure prevention in mobile SDWM-IoT networks. IEEE Systems Journal, 15(3), 3427-3438. (SCIE/WoS/Scopus Indexed, IF = 4). DOI: 10.1109/JSYST.2020.3009325 (*Q1-Journal)

International Conferences:
1. Kumar, R., Agrawal, N., Tapaswi, S. (2024, December). Improved Load Balancing and Partitioning Model for Cloud Networks. In 2024 OITS International Conference on Information Technology (OCIT) (pp. 803-808). IEEE. DOI: 10.1109/OCIT65031.2024.00144 (*Scopus Indexed)
2. Kumar, R., Agrawal, N. (2023, December). ACL Assisted Security Mechanism Against Low-Rate DDoS Attack in SDN-Cloud-IoT Networks. In 2023 OITS International Conference on Information Technology (OCIT) (pp. 823-828). IEEE. DOI: 10.1109/OCIT59427.2023.10431284 (*Scopus Indexed)
3. Agrawal, N., Kumar, R., Tapaswi, S. (2024, January). Improved Child Safety Using Edge-Fog-Cloud Enabled Smart IoT Wearable Device: An Architecture. In 2024 16th International Conference on COMmunication Systems NETworkS (COMSNETS) (pp. 61-66). IEEE. DOI: 10.1109/COMSNETS59351.2024.10427466 (*Scopus Indexed)
4. Kumar, R., Venkanna, U., Tiwari, V. (2020, January). A binary classification approach for time granular traffic in SDWMN based IoT networks. In 2020 International Conference on COMmunication Systems NETworkS (COMSNETS) (pp. 531-534). IEEE. DOI: 10.1109/COMSNETS48256.2020.9027336 (*Scopus Indexed)
5. Kumar, R., Venkanna, U., Tiwari, V. (2019, December). Optimized link utilization based approach for traffic engineering in SDWSN. In 2019 IEEE international conference on advanced networks and telecommunications systems (ANTS) (pp. 1-6). IEEE. [*Best Paper Award] DOI: 10.1109/ANTS47819.2019.9118068 (*Scopus Indexed)

Book Chapters:
1. Agrawal, N., Kumar, R., Mishra, P. K. (2021). A Study of Resource Management and Security-Based Techniques in Autonomic Cloud Computing. In Autonomic Computing in Cloud Resource Management in Industry 4.0 (pp. 385-395). Cham: Springer International Publishing. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-71756-8_20 (*Scopus Indexed)
2. Kumar, R., Sundaramurthy, S. (2023). AI and IoT in manufacturing and related security perspectives for industry 4.0. In Artificial intelligence and cyber security in industry 4.0 (pp. 47-70). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-2115-7_3 (*Scopus Indexed)

Course/Syllabus Designs

1. Network Security, Cyber Physical Systems, Industrial IoT, Software and Programming in IoT, Digital Forensics, System Security Management + Lab, and Web Technologies, at SNU Chennai.
2. Operating Systems at KREA University.
3. Software Defined Networking, Advanced Computer Networks, Internet of Things, at DSPM-IIIT Naya Raipur.

Organized FDPs/Workshops/Guest-Lectures/etc.

1. Conducted a 2-day workshop, titled Distributed Trust: Theory and Applications through the Hedera Lens, in association with IIT Madras at SNU Chennai on Mar 11-12, 2025.
2. Conducted a 2-day workshop, titled Cyber 360: An Industry Perspective, in association with Fords at SNU Chennai on Mar 03 & 24, 2025.
3. Organized a Guest Lecture focused on Role of IEEE & IEEE Computer Society in Career Progression at SNU Chennai, on Sep 03, 2024.
4. Organized a 5-day FDP focused on Cyber Security, titled Cyber-Safe at SNU Chennai, during Mar 28 - Apr 01, 2024.
5. Conducted a 2-day workshop focused on Blockchain-assisted Secure Cyber Physical Systems at SNU Chennai, during Dec 01 - Dec 02, 2023.
6. Organized a one-day visit to IIT Madras for discussion on Blockchain related Security Aspects for SNU Chennai students.

Delivered Expert Lectures/Talks

1. Delivered a research talk on IoT and Digital Twins in Autonomous Systems during Certificate Program 3.0 (a 5-day workshop during Jan 14-18, 2026), on Jan 14, 2026, in association with NIT Manipur and IIIT Sri City, India.
2. Delivered a research talk on Innovations in Cyber Security Tools & Biometric Authentication Against Synthetic Media during CyberTEA 3.0 workshop (Dec 10-14, 2025), on Dec 13, 2025, at IIIT Sri City, AP, India.
3. Delivered a research talk on Zero Trust in the Age of Deepfake: Can We Still Believe What We See? during ANRF-sponsored 5-day workshop (Dec 01-05, 2025) on Cyber Security: Investigating Digital Crimes, on Dec 04, 2025, at IIIT Dharwad, KA, India.
4. Delivered a lecture on AI-Powered Industrial CPS: Smart Decision-Making at the Edge during 5-Day Online FDP on IoT Applications Powered by AI, at Sir Isaac Newton College of Engineering and Technology, Chennai, TN, India.
5. Delivered a lecture on Integration of Cyber and Physical Domains for Advanced Engineering Solutions during 15-Day Bootcamp, named Hack the Breach, at IIIT Sri City, AP, India.
6. Delivered a lecture on Cyber Physical Systems in Electrical Engineering during 5- day FDP on Smart Industrial IoT: Applications and Implementation Using MATLAB during March 3 – 7, 2025 at SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, TN, India.
7. Delivered a lecture on Cyber Physical Systems Security and Privacy during Five Day Workshop, CyberTEA 2.0: Cybersecurity Trends and Emerging Applications, at IIIT Sri City, AP, India. 
8. Delivered a research talk on Cyber Physical Systems - Facts and Case Studies at School of Engineering, SNU Chennai, TN, India.
9. Delivered a lecture on Cyber Physical Systems Security Issues during Five Days Workshop on Recent Trends in Cyber Security Technologies (RTCST) - 2024 at ABV-IIITM Gwalior, MP, India.
10. Delivered a research talk on Data Analysis and Analytics on Nov 09, 2023, at School of Science and Humanities, SNU Chennai, TN, India. 
11. A talk on Cyber Physical Systems Ecosystem during the Workshop on Blockchain assisted Secure Cyber Physical Systems - 2023 at SNU Chennai, TN, India.
12. A lecture on IoT Security during the Workshop on Cyber Security Technologies and Applications (CSTA) - 2022 at ABV-IIITM Gwalior, MP, India.
13. A talk on Hands-on Introduction to NetSim (v10) under the IEEE Student Branch banner at DSPM-IIIT Naya Raipur, CG, India.
14. A hands-on session on Software Defined Radio during a Workshop on Wireless Communication at DSPM-IIIT, Naya Raipur, CG, India.

Professional Activities

1. Teaching Experience
(a) Theoretical and Practical Sessions for:
i. Software and Programming in IoT, System Security Management + Lab, Web Technologies at SNU Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
ii. Programming for Problem Solving at SRMIST-KTR, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
iii. Computer Architecture, Microprocessor, and Operating Systems at PIET, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
iv. C Programming, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, and Computer Graphics at Govt. Polytechnic Mallasalam, Uttarakhand, India.
(b) Theoretical Sessions for:
i. Network Security, Cyber-Physical Systems, Industrial IoT, Digital Forensics at SNU Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
ii. Compiler Design, and Computer Networks at SCE, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
(c) Practical Sessions for:
i. Computer Networks, Software Defined Networking, and Internet of Things at DSPM-IIIT Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.
(d) Developed lab manuals for:
i. Software and Programming in IoT, System Security Management + Lab, Web Technologies at SNU Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
2. Administrative Roles and Mentorship
(a) Coordinator for EC-Council related activities from Jul, 2024 -  Jun, 2025 at SNU Chennai.
(b) Lab In-charge for Computer Labs 5 and 6 from Jun, 2023 -  Jun, 2025 at SNU Chennai.
(c) Mini Project Coordinator for B.Tech. (CSE - Cyber Security) from Jan, 2024 - Jun, 2024 at SNU Chennai.
(d) Faculty Coordinator for Quiz Club and INVENTE Robotics Club.
(e) Class Advisor for B.Tech. (IoT Section-A) students since Jul, 2023 -  Jun, 2025 at SNU Chennai.
(f) Mentor for B.Tech. (IoT Section-B) students from Jul, 2023 -  Jun, 2025 at SNU Chennai.
(g) Class Coordinator for 2nd and 3rd year B.Tech. students at PIET, Nagpur.
(h) Coordinator for UTKRAANTI-17, in collaboration with Chemclave’17, IIT Madras at PIET, Nagpur.
(i) NBA Coordinator at PIET, Nagpur from Jan, 2016 - Jun, 2016.
3. Departmental Contributions
(a) Member of the Departmental Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship Committee since Jul, 2025 - Present at ABV-IIITM Gwalior
(b) Member of the Departmental Maintenance Committee since Jul, 2025 - Present at ABV-IIITM Gwalior
(c) Member of the Anti-Ragging Squad since Aug, 2024 - Jun, 2025 at SNU Chennai.
(d) Member of the Re-Exam Committee since Jan, 2024 - Present at SNU Chennai.
(e) Member of the SRM-IoT Centre of Excellence from Aug, 2022 - Dec, 2022.
(f) Program Committee Member for the National Conference on Advanced Technology (NCOAT-NIRMITI) organized by PIET, Nagpur from Mar 11-12, 2016.
(g) Exam Committee Member at PIET, Nagpur from Jul, 2016 - Dec, 2016.
(h) Admission Committee Member at PIET, Nagpur.

Social Work Engagements

1. Volunteer for National Social Service (NSS) Scheme at Govt. Polytechnic Kashipur during 2006 - 2009.
2. Member of Student Gyan Movement (SGM), an educational initiative by ABV-IIITM, Gwalior during 2012 - 2014.
3. Guest Lecturer for Gyan Dhara educational program for children, led by ABV-IIITM, Gwalior during 2012 - 2014.