Hussain Ahmad | Software Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Hussain Ahmad | Software Engineering | Best Researcher Award

PhD Student at The University of Adelaide, Australia

🛡️ Hussain Ahmad is a cybersecurity and software engineering expert with a strong background in cloud computing, machine learning, robotics, and autonomous systems. Currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Adelaide (2021-2025), his research focuses on self-adaptive cybersecurity and software scalability. He has led 15+ R&DI projects, published 10 high-impact papers with 500+ citations, and secured AUD 200k+ in funding from Google, Amazon, and Cyber Security CRC. A Professional Electronics Engineer (Engineers Australia), he has supervised 12+ students and received the Outstanding International Student Award. His industry roles include Cyber Security Engineer, Chief Project Officer (Migrova), and Software Engineer (Kindship). 🌍🔐🤖

 

Publication Profile

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🎓 Education

Hussain Ahmad is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cybersecurity and Software Engineering at The University of Adelaide, Australia (2021-2025). His research focuses on self-adaptive cybersecurity and software scalability, under the supervision of Claudia Szabo, Christoph Treude, and Markus Wagner. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering (2013-2017) from Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Pakistan, achieving a High Distinction. His bachelor’s degree is accredited by Engineers Australia, reflecting his strong foundation in electronic engineering and advanced computing systems. 📡🔐📊

 

💼 Work Experience

Hussain Ahmad is an R&D Scholar in Software Security & Scalability at The University of Adelaide (2021-2025), leading 15+ R&DI projects at the intersection of Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, and Machine Learning, with high-impact findings published in leading journals. As a Research Supervisor (2022-2025), he mentors students on industry-focused R&DI projects in collaboration with CSIRO’s Data61, Migrova, and Schlumberger. He also serves as Chief Project Officer at Migrova (2023-2024), securing AUD 100k for AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. Additionally, he developed an ML-enabled therapist recommendation engine as a Software Engineer at Kindship (2022-2023). 🔐💻🚀

 

🏆 Awards & Achievements

Hussain Ahmad has received numerous prestigious accolades for his contributions to R&DI, cybersecurity, and academic excellence. He was featured in a leading newspaper and honored with the Outstanding International Student Award at The University of Adelaide. He won the Exceptional HDR Representative Award and secured People’s Choice & Second Place in the 2024 Visualise Your Thesis Competition. His achievements include a Google Cloud Grant, AUD 100k Seed-Start grant, and three RTP Scholarships. Additionally, he is an accredited Professional Electronics Engineer, a recipient of six Dean’s Excellence Awards, and was awarded a GIKI Fully Funded Financial Assistance Award. 🏅🔬🚀

 

🔍 Research Focus

 

Hussain Ahmad’s research primarily focuses on cybersecurity, software engineering, and microservice architectures. His work on Microservice Vulnerability Analysis in IEEE Access (2024) highlights security risks, threat modeling, and empirical insights into software vulnerabilities. His expertise extends to self-adaptive cybersecurity, cloud computing, machine learning, and autonomous systems. With multiple high-impact publications and industry collaborations, he contributes to secure software scalability, cyber defense mechanisms, and AI-driven security solutions. His interdisciplinary approach bridges software security, electronic engineering, and automation, making him a key researcher in next-generation secure computing systems. 🔐💻📡

 

Publication Top Notes

1️⃣ A Review on C3I Systems’ Security: Vulnerabilities, Attacks, and Countermeasures – ACM Computing Surveys, 2023 🏆 
2️⃣ Smart HPA: A Resource-Efficient Horizontal Pod Auto-scaler for Microservice Architectures – ICSA, 2024 🏆 
3️⃣ Towards Resource-Efficient Reactive and Proactive Auto-scaling for Microservice Architectures – Journal of Systems and Software, 2024 🏆 
4️⃣ Microservice Vulnerability Analysis: A Literature Review with Empirical Insights – IEEE Access, 2024 🏆 
5️⃣ Towards Deep Learning Enabled Cybersecurity Risk Assessment for Microservice Architectures – Cluster Computing, 2024 🏆
6️⃣ A Survey on Immersive Cyber Situational Awareness Systems – Submitted to IEEE Access, 2024 🏆 🛡️
7️⃣ ChatNVD: Advancing Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment with Large Language Models – 2024 🏆
8️⃣ Machine Learning Driven Smishing Detection Framework for Mobile Security – Submitted to Cluster Computing, 2024 🏆 
9️⃣ What Skills Do Cyber Security Professionals Need? – Submitted to Neurocomputing, 2025 🏆 
🔟 Exploring Sentiments of ChatGPT Early Adopters using Twitter Data – 2023 🏆

 

 

 

Dinesh Sharma | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Dinesh Sharma | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Dinesh Sharma, Manipal University Jaipur, India

Dr. Dinesh Sharma holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Uttarakhand and an M.E. from C-DAC, Pune. With over 14 years of experience in technical and engineering education, he currently serves as an Associate Professor at Manipal University Jaipur. He has published multiple patents, including innovations in animal wellbeing and waste management. Dr. Sharma is a technical committee member for various international conferences and has acted as a guest editor for respected journals. He is also an AICTE High-Performance Computing Master Trainer, dedicated to advancing technology in education. 🌍✨

 

Publication profile

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Qualification

Dr. Dinesh Sharma is an accomplished academic in the field of Computer Science and Engineering, holding a Ph.D. from Uttarakhand Technical University. He also earned a Master’s degree in CSE from C-DAC, Pune, and a Bachelor’s degree from R.G.P.V., Bhopal. With over 14 years of experience in technical education, he currently serves as an Associate Professor at Manipal University Jaipur. Dr. Sharma has a strong research background, with multiple patents and publications focusing on innovative technologies. His contributions to academia include serving as a reviewer for numerous journals and as a technical committee member for various international conferences. 🌍✨

 

Professional Achievements 🏆

Dr. Dinesh Sharma has made significant contributions to academia and industry, serving as a Guest Editor for a special issue on “Industrial System Pioneering in Industry 4.0” in the Journal of New Materials and Electrochemical Systems. He is an AICTE High-Performance Computing Master Trainer and has been invited as a session chair at numerous international conferences, including IEEE CSNT and CICN. Dr. Sharma coordinated a five-day Faculty Development Program on IoT at Amity University and served as an Associate Editor for Pragyan Journal of Information Technology. Additionally, he reviews for various SCI, IEEE, and Scopus-indexed journals. 🌐✨

 

Awards & Guided Projects 🏅

Dr. Dinesh Sharma has successfully mentored CSE students who achieved remarkable milestones, including securing international funding of $1,000 and $250 from Latrobe University Technology Grand Challenge, where one project also won the 1st runner-up prize. Under his guidance, Mr. Ashish Kumar Mishra developed a “Smart Attendance System,” earning 1st position in a national challenge organized by Amazon and receiving ₹35,000. Additionally, Ms. Priyanshi Gupta won ₹30,000 and the runner-up prize at the “Gwalior Smart City Tech Challenge 2020.” Dr. Sharma also led the development of the web conferencing platform “Bharat Live” for online activities. 🌍🎉

 

Professional Experience 📚

Dr. Dinesh Sharma brings over 14 years of expertise in technical and engineering education, specializing in software development with 8 years of freelance experience in C#, ASP.Net, PHP, Java, and Android app development. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor in Data Science and Engineering at Manipal University Jaipur since August 2023, where he is also a software developer, KPI coordinator, and E-cell coordinator. Previously, he worked as an Assistant Professor at Amity University Madhya Pradesh and IMS Unison University, contributing significantly as a software developer and coordinator for various academic initiatives. His journey began as the Head of the Computer Science & Engineering Department at Amardeep College of Engineering and Management. 🎓💻

 

Conclusion

Dr. Dinesh Sharma’s qualifications, innovative research contributions, professional achievements, and mentorship make him an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His commitment to advancing technology and educating future generations in the field of computer science is commendable, and he is well-deserving of this recognition.

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Neural network-based soil parameters predictive coordination algorithm for energy efficient wireless sensor network – Cited by: 0 (2024) 🐾
  • Automatic detection and classification of plant leaf diseases using image processing: A survey – Cited by: 1 (2023) 🌱
  • Enhancing Feature Extraction in Plant Image Analysis through a Multilayer Hybrid DCNN – Cited by: 0 (2023) 🖼️
  • Comparative Analysis of Skin Cancer Detection Using Classification Algorithms – Cited by: 1 (2023) 🎗️
  • Face Mask Detection Analysis for Covid19 Using CNN and Deep Learning – Cited by: 3 (2022) 😷
  • Energy Efficient Multitier Random DEC Routing Protocols for WSN: In Agricultural – Cited by: 18 (2021) 🌾
  • A new energy efficient multitier deterministic energy-efficient clustering routing protocol for wireless sensor networks – Cited by: 34 (2020) 💡
  • Comparative energy evaluation of lEACH protocol for monitoring soil parameter in wireless sensors network – Cited by: 7 (2018) 🌍
  • Enhance PeGASIS algorithm for increasing the life time of wireless sensor network – Cited by: 6 (2018) ⚡