Computer Science & Engineering and Information Technology (CSE&IT)

Dr. Pankaj Dhiman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of CSE/IT at Jaypee University, Solan (HP), India. His research focuses on Cryptography, and employing Secure Communication Protocols in the Internet of Things (IoT). Dr. Pankaj earned his M.Tech (completed in 2015) and Ph.D. (completed in 2021) from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Hamirpur (India), where he specialized in advanced security mechanisms for Secure Communication. His research contributions include designing robust cryptographic algorithms and secure communication frameworks for IoT systems, addressing critical challenges in cryptography. 

He has published extensively in reputed SCI journals and conferences, contributing to the development of secure and efficient protocols for modern networked environments. Dr. Pankaj is actively involved in research collaborations focusing on enhancing Security in IoT.  His teaching methodology incorporates hands-on learning, and real-world problem-solving, enabling students to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical implementation. He also mentors undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students; guiding them in their research endeavors and helping them build expertise.

Dr. Pankaj also serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals and participates in professional organizations dedicated to cybersecurity research. His research focuses on developing lightweight cryptographic techniques for secure communication in resource-constrained environments like IoT, WSNs, and CPS. He aims to design energy-efficient encryption algorithms that reduce computational overhead while maintaining strong security for next-generation networks.

Open Project Titles:

1.      Web-Based Facial Authentication System.

2.       Lightweight Secure Cryptography Protocol.

3.      Secure E-Pharmacy Application.

4.      ML-based Optimization for Agriculture Production.

5.      Design and Implementation of an Ultra-Lightweight Encryption Algorithm for IoT Devices.

6.      A Secure and Energy-Efficient Key Exchange Protocol for Resource-Constrained Networks.

7.      Lightweight Mutual Authentication Protocol for IoT-Based Smart Healthcare Systems.

8.      Post-Quantum Lightweight Cryptographic Framework for Secure IoT Communication.

9.      Lightweight Digital Signature Algorithm for Secure Authentication in Cyber-Physical Systems.