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Prof. Amit Khandelwal
Professor of Practice
Profile Summary
Prof. Amit Khandelwal is a Professor of Practice at UPES, Dehradun, with over 17 years of experience in software security development, research, and industry best practices.
He has worked with leading organizations such as Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, NVIDIA, and Adobe Systems, gaining expertise in secure software development and advanced security architectures.
His core strengths include cloud-native security, AI/ML threat modeling, AI risk management, and bridging the gap between academia and industry through applied learning and innovation mentorship.
Work Experience
Prof. Amit Khandelwal has more than 17 years of experience across academia, research, and industry, working with institutions like IIT Bombay, NVIDIA, and Adobe Systems.
His experience includes software security development, security architecture, applied research, and mentoring technical teams, while at UPES he contributes through teaching, curriculum development, and industry-linked initiatives.
Educational Qualification
M.Tech in Computer Science and Information Security, IIIT Hyderabad.
Research Interests
Adversarial Machine Learning, AI Defense Strategies, MLSecOps, Data-Driven Cyber Risk Modeling, Responsible AI.
Teaching Philosophy
Prof. Amit Khandelwal emphasizes strong foundational knowledge combined with practical, real-world applications aligned with industry trends and techno-business contexts.
He focuses on making students industry-ready through hands-on learning, problem-solving approaches, and innovation-driven thinking, while actively mentoring students for careers and startup initiatives.
Awards and Achievements
Recipient of Merit List Award during M.Tech in Computer Science and Information Security at IIIT Hyderabad.
Recognized as a speaker at technical platforms including Tech Summit and BSides Delhi for Product Security Research sessions.
AWS Security Certifications holder and GATE qualified in 2004, 2005 (AIR-179), and 2006.
Courses Taught
DevSecOps, Statistics and Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Linux, System Programming.
Scholarly Activities
Prof. Amit Khandelwal actively contributes to curriculum development and delivery aligned with industry practices in cybersecurity and AI systems.
He recently mentored a startup that secured the MeitY EIR Grant, supporting innovation, incubation, and funding opportunities.
His work focuses on bridging academia and industry through mentorship, collaboration, and thought leadership in secure AI systems, cloud security, and cyber resilience.
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