Dr. Manisha Nene | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Manisha Nene | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award 

Seasoned Leader, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, India

Dr. Manisha Nene, a seasoned leader at the intersection of research, academia, and industry, holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and has devoted over two decades to advancing artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Throughout her career she has held key leadership roles, including Director of the School of Mathematical Sciences and Computer Engineering and Head of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at DIAT-DRDO. Her professional experience spans guiding doctoral and master’s scholars, leading national-level research projects, and founding MAJINE Systems Pvt. Ltd., which develops cybersecurity and AI-based solutions rooted in her patented innovations. Dr. Nene’s research interests lie in secure AI, trustworthy computing, digital transformation, and responsible infrastructure. She is proficient in advanced research skills such as machine learning, adversarial defense, threat modeling, deep neural networks, cryptographic protocols, and data analytics. Over her career she has received numerous awards, including IETE’s Smt. Triveni Devi Award for her contributions to ICT for society, the Future Crime Research Foundation’s Award of Excellence for PAN-India cyber security training, institute-level Researcher of the Year awards, and multiple Best Paper Awards at international conferences. Her Scopus profile reflects 129 documents, over 716 citations, and an h-index of 13 (Scopus ID: 35488434700).

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Featured Publications

  • Nene, M. A secure AI framework for adversarial attack mitigation in critical infrastructures. (202, 45 citations)

  • Nene, M. Trustworthy deep learning in cyber-physical systems: techniques and challenges. (2022, 55 citations)

  • Nene, M. Privacy-preserving machine learning with homomorphic encryption in cloud environments. (2020, 38 citations)

  • Nene, M. Blockchain-enabled authentication protocols for Internet of Things security. (2019, 29 citations)

Prof. Dr. Salem Alkhalaf | Artificial Intelligence | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Salem Alkhalaf | Artificial Intelligence | Best Academic Researcher Award

Distinguished Researcher, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia

Prof. Dr. Salem Alkhalaf is a dynamic and accomplished researcher whose work spans information and communication technology, e-learning systems, and digital transformation. He holds a Ph.D. in Information and Communication Technology from Griffith University, supported by prior degrees in ICT and Computer Education. Prof. Dr. Salem Alkhalaf currently serves in senior academic and leadership roles at Qassim University, where he has steered initiatives in enterprise architecture, digital content management, and e-learning strategy. His research interests include collaborative learning environments, information quality in learning management systems, usability evaluation, and culturally adaptive educational technologies. He excels in research skills such as mixed methods design, structural equation modeling, system evaluation, cross-cultural adaptation, and large-scale empirical studies. He maintains an outstanding scholarly footprint: Scopus ID: 41661143900, with 2,021 citations across 1,885 documents, 179 published works, and an h-index of 23. His professional engagements include membership in IEEE, ACM, ACS, contributions as a reviewer and editorial board member, and leadership in national e-government and audit teams. Recognized through institutional awards, research grants, and best paper honors, he is committed to advancing scholarship, mentoring emerging researchers, and expanding global collaborations. Prof. Dr. Salem Alkhalaf combines visionary leadership with rigorous scholarship, making him a prominent figure positioned to drive future breakthroughs in AI, educational technology, and ICT research.

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