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ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8131-9616
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-vikas-thada-545bab37
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Website: http://www.drvikasthada.com

Profile

Prof. (Dr.) Vikas Thada is a distinguished academician and researcher, currently serving as the Head of the Computer Science and Engineering Department at Amity University, Gwalior. With over 23 years of extensive teaching and research experience, he has made significant contributions to the fields of Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Cryptography, Computer Vision, and Blockchain.

Research Areas and Keywords

- Research Areas: Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Cryptography, Computer Vision, Blockchain. - Keywords: Genetic Algorithms, Web Ranking, Sentiment Analysis, DNA Cryptography, Deep Learning for Image Processing, Data Mining, Cloud Computing Security, Artificial Intelligence.

Academic Contributions

Prof. Thada has an impressive portfolio of academic contributions:

1. Publications: Authored over 30 research papers published in reputed international journals and conferences, including 9 indexed in Scopus and 2 in Web of Science/ESCI. 2. Books and Book Chapters: Written 13 books on programming and data structures and contributed to several book chapters, including “Advances in Technology: Preparedness for Handling Pandemic Challenges”. 3. Patents: Published multiple patents, including algorithms for data security and digital signal processing systems. 4. Research Guidance: Guided 9 postgraduate students and several undergraduate projects. Successfully supervised two Ph.D. candidates in the areas of sentiment analysis and DNA cryptography. 5. Professional Engagements: Actively participated as a technical program committee member in international conferences sponsored by IEEE and Springer. Served as a session chair and reviewer for various reputed journals.

Honors and Awards

- Best Teacher Award: LIET, 2006. - Outstanding API Score Awards: Amity University Gurgaon, 2015, 2016, 2018. - Wiley Researcher Academy Pilot Program: Top ten contestants in India. - Merit Achievement: 26th Position in 12th RBSE Merit, 1995.

International Visits

- Harare Institute of Technology, Zimbabwe: Served as an external examiner for CSE and IT departments in 2017 and 2018.

Prof. Thada's dedication to advancing technology and education is evident through his active involvement in various workshops, FDPs, and conferences. His expertise in integrating technology with academic excellence has significantly impacted the field of computer science education.