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Dr. Suryakant Prasad
Assistant Professor
Profile Summary
Dr. Suryakant Prasad has a strong interest in the intersection of Mathematics and Computer Science. He is actively working in the security domain, particularly in Cryptography. His interests lie in Attribute-Based Cryptography, Secure Data Sharing and Retrieval in Cloud Environments, Internet-of-Drones (IoD) Security, and Post-Quantum Cryptography. He has strong research expertise in Identity-Based Encryption, Attribute-Based Encryption, and Digital Signatures.
His academic work focuses on designing secure, efficient, and privacy-preserving cryptographic systems that address emerging challenges in cloud computing, distributed systems, and next-generation communication networks.
Work Experience
Before joining UPES, Dr. Suryakant Prasad served as a Research Scholar at National Institute of Technology Warangal. During his research tenure, he worked extensively on the design and cryptanalysis of advanced cryptographic systems. His work spans Identity-Based Encryption and Signature, Attribute-Based Encryption and Signcryption, and Searchable Encryption, with a focus on developing secure, efficient, and privacy-preserving mechanisms.
He has contributed to both the theoretical foundations and practical security analysis of modern cryptographic models.
Research Interests
Attribute-Based Cryptography | Secure Data Sharing in Cloud Environments | Searchable Encryption | Internet-of-Drones Security | Post-Quantum Cryptography | Lattice-Based Cryptography | Secure Computation | Applied Cryptographic Protocols
Teaching Philosophy
Dr. Prasad strongly believes in creating a two-way interactive learning environment. He encourages active participation by asking thought-provoking questions, connecting concepts with real-world applications, and helping students develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
His teaching approach focuses on building intuition, curiosity, and a deep understanding of underlying principles rather than rote learning.
Courses Taught
Problem Solving & Algorithmic Thinking | Discrete Mathematics | C Programming Language | Data Structures and Algorithms | Design and Analysis of Algorithms | Cryptography and Network Security | Calculus | Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE) | Partial Differential Equations (PDE) | Linear Algebra
Awards and Achievements
Recognized for research contributions in advanced cryptography, secure cloud systems, and privacy-preserving security models.
Scholarly Activities
Dr. Suryakant Prasad is actively engaged in research on modern cryptographic systems, with contributions in Identity-Based Encryption, Attribute-Based Encryption, Searchable Encryption, and Signcryption. His work addresses secure communication, privacy-preserving retrieval, and robust data protection in cloud and distributed environments.
He continues to explore emerging areas such as Post-Quantum Cryptography, lattice-based constructions, and Internet-of-Drones security frameworks, contributing to the advancement of secure next-generation systems.
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