Dr. Shivakumara Palaiahnakote is Lecturer in computer science, at the University of Salford, UK. Previously, he was Associate Professor in the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology at University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 2013 to 2023. Prior to UM, he also worked as Research Fellow in School of Computing at National University of Singapore for the period of 2008-2013 and Research Consultant in School of Computer Science and Engineering, at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, for the period of 2007-2008. He received B.Sc., M.Sc. Technology by research and Ph.D. degrees in computer science, respectively, in 1995, 2001, and 2005 from University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka, India. He has published more than 340 research papers in national, international conferences and journals. He has been serving as Editor-in-Chief for Artificial Intelligence and Applications (AIA). Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta is a distinguished figure in the field of Information Electronics and Communications Technology (IECT), currently serving as Executive Director of NIELIT Ropar/Chandigarh. With a career spanning over 27 years, Dr. Gupta has significantly contributed to various aspects of technology, education, and research. As Executive Director of NIELIT Ropar/Chandigarh, Dr. Gupta led one of the premier computer centers in India, originally established as the Regional Computer Centre (RCC) in 1978. Under his leadership, the institute has been declared a Deemed University by the Department of Education, Government of India. Dr. Gupta oversees a team of more than 50 highly qualified professionals, dedicated to advancing education, research, examination, and certification in IECT. The center is renowned for its state-of-the-art programs in Big Data, Blockchain, Mobile Application Development, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Cyber Security.Dr. Sanjay Kumar Dhurandher is presently serving as Executive Director, NIELIT on Deputation from Netaji Subhas University of Technology, New Delhi, where he is Professor at the Department of Information Technology. From 1995 to 2000, he worked as Scientist/Engineer at the Institute for Plasma Research, Gujarat, India which is under the Department of Atomic Energy, India. Prof. Dhurandher has published over 250 Research Papers in various International Journals/Conferences/Symposiums. He has also written/edited 8 Books, published by international publishers. He is also Associate Editor of various International Journals. His research interests include wireless networks, network security, underwater sensor networks, opportunistic networks, and cognitive radio networks. Prof. Dhurandher has also been actively involved in delivering keynote speeches/invited lectures at various Conferences, Faculty Development Programs, Short-Term Courses, etc., held across the world/country. He is also Senior Member of IEEE and Fellow of IETE. Dr. Manish Arora is working as Scientist F and Registrar on interim basis in National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Chandigarh at Ropar, now NIELIT Deemed to be University. NIELIT is a capacity building arm of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. He completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Applications from Department of Computer Science and Applications, Panjab University, Chandigarh India. Prior to it, he did MCA from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India. he has experience of more than 32 years in the areas of training, education and software development. He has published more than 30 research papers in international/national journals/conferences. He has executed more than 15 projects successfully. He also delivered as experts outside NIELIT. He has/had been member of various committees like syllabus committee. His area of expertise includes software engineering, data analytics and cloud computing.

• 1. A Comprehensive Exploration of Medical Drones for Rapid Response and Patient Care.- 2. Design and Comparative Analysis of CMOS and Various Adiabatic Logic Circuits of 8:1 Multiplexer.- 3. High-Performance Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) Based On Vedic Multiplier.- 4. Design and Development of Tissue Aware Beamformer Architecture for Ultrasound Imaging Applications.- 5. Design of a reconfigurable hardware platform for Medical Ultra sound Imaging and Research.- 6. Intelligent Sign Language Detection System with Deep Learning.- 7. Intelligent Flood Warning and Dam Operating System.- 8. Towards Smart Navigation using QR Code for Visually Impaired Person.

Dr. Shivakumara Palaiahnakote is Lecturer in computer science, at the University of Salford, UK. Previously, he was Associate Professor in the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology at University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 2013 to 2023. Prior to UM, he also worked as Research Fellow in School of Computing at National University of Singapore for the period of 2008-2013 and Research Consultant in School of Computer Science and Engineering, at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, for the period of 2007-2008. He received B.Sc., M.Sc. Technology by research and Ph.D. degrees in computer science, respectively, in 1995, 2001, and 2005 from University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka, India. He has published more than 340 research papers in national, international conferences and journals. He has been serving as Editor-in-Chief for Artificial Intelligence and Applications (AIA). Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta is a distinguished figure in the field of Information Electronics and Communications Technology (IECT), currently serving as Executive Director of NIELIT Ropar/Chandigarh. With a career spanning over 27 years, Dr. Gupta has significantly contributed to various aspects of technology, education, and research. As Executive Director of NIELIT Ropar/Chandigarh, Dr. Gupta led one of the premier computer centers in India, originally established as the Regional Computer Centre (RCC) in 1978. Under his leadership, the institute has been declared a Deemed University by the Department of Education, Government of India. Dr. Gupta oversees a team of more than 50 highly qualified professionals, dedicated to advancing education, research, examination, and certification in IECT. The center is renowned for its state-of-the-art programs in Big Data, Blockchain, Mobile Application Development, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Cyber Security.Dr. Sanjay Kumar Dhurandher is presently serving as Executive Director, NIELIT on Deputation from Netaji Subhas University of Technology, New Delhi, where he is Professor at the Department of Information Technology. From 1995 to 2000, he worked as Scientist/Engineer at the Institute for Plasma Research, Gujarat, India which is under the Department of Atomic Energy, India. Prof. Dhurandher has published over 250 Research Papers in various International Journals/Conferences/Symposiums. He has also written/edited 8 Books, published by international publishers. He is also Associate Editor of various International Journals. His research interests include wireless networks, network security, underwater sensor networks, opportunistic networks, and cognitive radio networks. Prof. Dhurandher has also been actively involved in delivering keynote speeches/invited lectures at various Conferences, Faculty Development Programs, Short-Term Courses, etc., held across the world/country. He is also Senior Member of IEEE and Fellow of IETE. Dr. Manish Arora is working as Scientist F and Registrar on interim basis in National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Chandigarh at Ropar, now NIELIT Deemed to be University. NIELIT is a capacity building arm of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. He completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Applications from Department of Computer Science and Applications, Panjab University, Chandigarh India. Prior to it, he did MCA from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India. he has experience of more than 32 years in the areas of training, education and software development. He has published more than 30 research papers in international/national journals/conferences. He has executed more than 15 projects successfully. He also delivered as experts outside NIELIT. He has/had been member of various committees like syllabus committee. His area of expertise includes software engineering, data analytics and cloud computing.

• 1. A Comprehensive Exploration of Medical Drones for Rapid Response and Patient Care.- 2. Design and Comparative Analysis of CMOS and Various Adiabatic Logic Circuits of 8:1 Multiplexer.- 3. High-Performance Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) Based On Vedic Multiplier.- 4. Design and Development of Tissue Aware Beamformer Architecture for Ultrasound Imaging Applications.- 5. Design of a reconfigurable hardware platform for Medical Ultra sound Imaging and Research.- 6. Intelligent Sign Language Detection System with Deep Learning.- 7. Intelligent Flood Warning and Dam Operating System.- 8. Towards Smart Navigation using QR Code for Visually Impaired Person.