Aparna Kumari

Dr. Aparna Kumari, associated with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Nirma University (India), has over 17 years of teaching and research experience in areas such as artificial intelligence, smart grids, blockchain, quanum computing, electric vehicles, IoT, and cybersecurity. She has published extensively in leading journals like IEEE Internet of Things Journal, IEEE Network, and Computer Communications, and has edited books with Springer and Elsevier. Recognized among the top 2% most influential researchers worldwide by Stanford University for five years, she received the prestigious Shri Pralhad P. Chhabria Award – Runner Up for Best Female Professional (Early Career) in 2023 and the EARG Award for Excellence in Research and Development in 2024. Dr. Kumari serves as an editor for reputed journals, conference organizing and session chair, and committee member, contributing significantly to the global research community. Her work continues to bridge cutting-edge technologies with sustainable and secure solutions for future energy and mobility systems.