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Dr. Pooja Kumari
Assistant Professor
Profile Summary
Dr. Pooja Kumari is an academician and researcher specializing in Cyber Security and IoT Security. She completed her Ph.D. in IoT Security from the National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra and holds an M.Tech in Computer Science with specialization in Cyber Security from the Central University of Punjab.
She has a strong academic foundation in secure computing and is committed to advancing research and teaching in cybersecurity domains, focusing on protecting connected systems and digital infrastructures from evolving threats.
Her work emphasizes building secure and resilient computing environments through modern cybersecurity practices and research-driven insights.
Work Experience
Dr. Pooja Kumari is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science at UPES Dehradun.
Prior to this, she contributed to undergraduate education through lectures, tutorials, and mentoring, with experience in teaching both core computer science and cybersecurity-focused subjects.
Research Interests
Cyber Security | IoT Security | System Security | Network Security | Threat Detection | Digital Privacy | Secure Computing Systems
Teaching Philosophy
Dr. Pooja Kumari believes in creating an interactive and student-centered learning environment that fosters curiosity and critical thinking.
She emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement, enabling students to develop strong analytical skills and practical problem-solving abilities for real-world cybersecurity challenges.
Courses Taught
Cyber Security and Data Privacy | Distributed Computing | System and Network Security | Information Technology and Cyber Security | Elements of AIML
Awards and Achievements
- Recognized for academic excellence through advanced qualifications in Cyber Security and successful completion of doctoral research in IoT Security
Scholarly Activities
Dr. Pooja Kumari has published research articles in reputed international journals and conferences, along with a book chapter focusing on emerging cybersecurity challenges and solutions.
She has actively contributed as a reviewer for leading journals and conferences, including the IEEE Internet of Things Journal and other reputed publications in cloud computing and data science.
Her scholarly work reflects a strong commitment to advancing cybersecurity research and developing secure digital systems.
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