Teaching has always been close to my heart — a passion shaped by my mother, who served as a state award–winning teacher in the government school system. Inspired by her dedication and impact, I chose to pursue a life in academia where I could blend learning, discovery, and the joy of guiding future engineers.
My academic journey began with a B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering from NIT Calicut, followed by an M.Tech. from the University of Kerala. I then completed my Ph.D. in Computer Science at the University of Hyderabad, with doctoral research carried out at the Center of Excellence in Cyber Security, IDRBT — an institute established by the Reserve Bank of India.
I had the privilege of being mentored by Prof. B. M. Mehtre, a pioneer behind India's first Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). Over the years, my research has led to publications in Forensic Science International (SCI, Q1) and Signal, Image and Video Processing (SCIE, Q2), as well as multiple Scopus-indexed conference papers and book chapters.
At IDRBT, I led large-scale cyber drills involving more than 25 participants at a time, helping banks improve incident response capabilities in line with RBI directives. My digital forensics experience includes the FRED forensic workstation and tools such as EnCase, Oxygen Forensics, and Paraben SIM analysis suites.
Today, my research spans image forensics and cyber defense analytics — driven by a belief that technology should enable trust, and that education empowers individuals to secure the world they build.
| Service | Govt Agencies (MHA) | Other Govt | Private / Industries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Forensic As-A-Service per Exhibit | ₹ 13,310 /- | ₹ 13,310 /- same | ₹ 13,310 /- same |
NB: All academic programs completed in Regular Full-Time mode.