Mritunjay Shall Peelam

Dr. Mritunjay Shall Peelam is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in Quantum Computing, Blockchain, IoT, Edge AI, and Intelligent Transportation Systems. He completed his Ph.D. from BITS Pilani, where his research focused on the design and development of blockchain-based schemes for Intelligent Transportation Systems.

His interdisciplinary work spans quantum security, federated learning, multimodal machine learning, and smart mobility systems, with multiple publications in top-ranking SCIE and Scopus journals such as IEEE Internet of Things Journal, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, and leading Elsevier journals.

He currently serves as an Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) in the School of Computer Science at UPES Dehradun. His academic journey includes an M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from USICT, GGSIPU, where he received the Mr. Talented of the Year award, and a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from IETE, New Delhi, securing All India Rank 9.

Before joining UPES, Dr. Mritunjay served as an Assistant Professor at Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology, Kanpur, teaching core subjects such as Java, Data Structures, and Quantum Computing.

He also has over eight years of experience as a Programming Language Trainer at Tejas Gate Academy, New Delhi, where he trained students in C, C++, and Java. His industry-focused training and academic experience collectively strengthen his expertise in computing and emerging technologies.

<p>Blockchain for Intelligent Transportation Systems | Quantum Computing | Internet of Things | Edge AI | Multimodal Machine Learning | Federated Learning | Vehicular Networks | Cybersecurity in Next-Generation Systems | Smart Mobility | Agent AI</p>

Dr. Mritunjay’s teaching philosophy centers on conceptual clarity and application-driven learning. He emphasizes strong fundamentals in computing while encouraging students to link theoretical concepts with real-world technological challenges.

Through problem-solving sessions, case-driven discussions, and hands-on exposure to emerging tools, he aims to cultivate analytical thinking, innovation, and research curiosity. He believes in a collaborative classroom where students actively engage, question, and experiment to build future-ready technological competence.

Blockchain Technologies | Data Structures | Java Programming | Quantum Computing | C and C++ Programming | Computer Networks | Operating Systems | Algorithms | Artificial Intelligence (Introductory)

Recipient of the Outstanding Research Article Award at the BITS Pilani Doctoral Colloquium for work on emergency vehicle management systems.

Recognized by the IET Quantum Communication journal for authoring one of the Top 10 Most-Cited Papers of 2023.

Secured IETE Academic Top 10 distinction with All India Rank 9 during B.Tech studies.

Received Mr. Talented of the Year award during M.Tech studies.

Dr. Mritunjay is an active researcher exploring cutting-edge technologies shaping intelligent and secure cyber-physical ecosystems. His scholarly contributions include high-impact publications in journals such as IEEE Internet of Things Journal, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, IEEE Access, and reputed Elsevier and Wiley publications.

His work spans blockchain security architectures, quantum-safe communication, IoT data protection, federated learning, and predictive maintenance for vehicular networks.

He has presented at prestigious venues including IEEE GLOBECOM and regularly contributes as a reviewer for reputed journals such as Expert Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Cognitive Computation, Computers & Electrical Engineering, and IET Blockchain.

His research consistently bridges theoretical advancements with real-world applications in transportation, smart cities, and Industry 4.0.

mritunjay.peelam@ddn.upes.ac.in