M.E. – Computer Engineering (Cyber Security)

Qualification : B.E.(EC), MTech (CSE), Ph.D. (CSE)

Office Address : Gujarat Technological University, Chandkheda Campus, Visat-Gandhinagar Highway, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad-382424.

Email ID : sdpanchal@gtu.edu.in

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Dr S D Panchal is a Professor, PG-Cyber security, Graduate School of Engineering & Technology (GSET). He has total twenty years of teaching experience. He completed Under-Graduation in Electronics & Communication branch from Government Engineering College, Modasa in 1999, Post-Graduation in Computer Science & Engineering from the Nirma University, Ahmedabad in 2010, Gujarat, and Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science & Engineering from CHRUSAT in 2017. He was Assistant Professor in Information Technology branch at Government Engineering College Modasa as well as at Vishwakarma Government Engineering College, Chandkheda during 2000 to 2012. He was also Associate Professor of Information Technology Department at Vishwakarma Government Engineering College, Chandkheda during 2012 to 2020. His area of interest is Image Processing, Host security and Internetworking security. He is an active members of program committees of various national and International workshops and conferences. Total 06 students are currently pursuing their research under his guidance in the domain of computer security, Adhoc networking and natural Language processing. He has published more than 15 research papers in various International conferences and journals in the area of computer network security and image processing.

Members Board of Study and Professional bodies

• Member of Board of Study, Information Technology branch, Gujarat Technological University, Ahmadabad.
• Member of Board of Study, Information Technology branch, Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidhyalaya, Vallabh-Vidhyanagar
• Member of Board of Study, Cyber forensic University, Gandhinagar.
• Member of Expert committee for defining educational qualification criteria, Information Technology branch, Directorate of Technical Education, Gujarat State.
• Served as Subject expert in the various engineering institutions for the faculties’ recruitments.
• IEEE professional membership and IEEE Student branch (STB20124) counselor VGEC Chandkheda (2016-2018).
• IT Expert, Purchase committee, Gujarat Technological University.
• Chairman, Doctoral Research committee (CE/IT Branch), Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad.  

Teaching

• Internetworking & Security
• Cyber-crimes, Ethics and Laws

Qualification : M.Tech. (Cyber Security and Incident Response), Ph.D. (Pursuing)

Office Address : Academic Block-5, GTU Chandkheda Campus, Visat-Gandhinagar Highway, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad-382424

Email ID : ap_seema@gtu.edu.in

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Ms. Seema B. Joshi is an Assistant Professor (Cyber Security), Graduate School of Engineering and Technology (GSET). She has total twelve years of teaching experience. She completed her Under-Graduation in Information Technology from S. S. Engineering College, Bhavnagar in 2007, Post-Graduation in Cyber Security and Incident Response from Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU) in 2016. She was Assistant Professor in Information Technology branch at S. S. Engineering College Bhavnagar and Government Engineering College, Bhavnagar during 2008 to 2018. Currently, she is pursuing PhD under the supervision of Dr. S. D. Panchal, Professor and Director of GSET, Gujarat Technological University. Her area of interest is Cloud Computing and Security, Blockchain Technology, Malware Analysis. She has obtained the certification of AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE) for FTK (Secure 95%) – Year-2015, Powered by Syntricate AccessData, USA. She is associated as a SPOC of NPTEL Local Chapter in GTU-GSET. She has published more than 15 research papers in various journals and conferences in the area of Cyber Security. She has also published two books with Pearson Education.

Teaching

• Malware Analysis
• Defense Programming in Python

Qualification : M.E. (Computer Engg.)

Office Address : 214, Graduate School of Engineering and Technology (Academic Block-5), Gujarat Technological University, Chandkheda-382424, Ahmedabad .

Email ID : ap.ca.mhp@gtu.edu.in

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Mr. Mahesh H. Panchal is Assistant Professor (Computer Application) in GTU since December-2019. He joined GTU in the year of 2014 as Deputy Director and performed various academic administration duties in the Examination, Training & Placement Cell and Student Support Section. He is a Computer Engineering graduate from L. D. College of Engineering (Gujarat University) of batch 1998-2002. He obtained his Master of Engineering degree in Computer Engineering from BVM Engineering College (Sardar Patel University) in the batch of 2007-2009. He is pursuing doctoral research work in the field of Machine Learning at GTU. He started his teaching career from the year 2002 as Visiting Lecturer at L. D. College of Engineering and Government Polytechnic for Girls, Ahmedabad. Then he joined A. D. Patel Institute of Technology as Lecturer in 2004 and continued the teaching and other routine academic responsibilities there till 2009. He served Kalol Institute of Technology and Research Centre, Kalol (N.G.) between 2009 to 2014 in the capacity of Assistant Professor and Head of Department (Computer Engineering). He along with his peers published 7 papers in National & International journals and presented 2 papers in National & International conferences. His interesting technical subjects are Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Soft Computing, Blockchain Technology, Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms, Natural Language Processing and Compiler Design. He is also interested in developing computer programs in C, C++, Java, Prolog, Python and PL/SQL languages.

Members Board of Study and Professional bodies

Indian Society for Technical Education (LM)

Teaching

• Blockchain Technology
• Business Intelligence
• Data Structures and Algorithm
• E-commerce
• Machine Learning
• Programming in Python
• Web and Data Security

Qualification : B.Tech.(IT), MTech (IT), Ph.D. (CSE-Pursuing)

Office Address : Gujarat Technological University, Chandkheda Campus, Visat-Gandhinagar Highway, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad-382424.

Email ID : ap_deepak@gtu.edu.in

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Deepak Upadhyay is an Assistant Professor, PG-Cyber security, Graduate School of Engineering & Technology (GSET). He has a total Seven years of teaching experience. He completed Under-Graduation in Information Technology branch from Government Engineering College, Ajmer in 2011, Post-Graduation in Information Technology from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi in 2013, and Pursuing Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science & Engineering at Gujarat Technological University from 2018. He was Assistant Professor in the Information Technology branch at Atmiya Institute of Technology and Science, Rajkot during 2013 to 2016. His area of interest is Digital Forensics, Internet of Things, Malware Forensic, Network Security and Open Source Intelligence. He is an active member of program committees of various national and International workshops and conferences. He has published more than 14 research papers in various International conferences and journals in the area of Network Security, Open Source Intelligence, Internet of things.

Members Board of Study and Professional bodies

• Co-Chief Investigator – GTU for ISEA Project phase -II , Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
• Member of International Association of Engineers, Member Number-163902
• Mentor in Coursera for Cyber Security and Internet of Things. 
• Member of Advisory committee for cyber security at Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad.

Teaching

• Digital Forensics
• Malware Analysis
• Internet of Things
• Network Security
• Open Source Intelligence

Qualification : B.E. (EC), M. Tech (Electronics and Communication System)

Office Address : Gujarat Technological University, Chandkheda Campus, Visat-Gandhinagar Highway, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad-382424.

Email ID : ap_rutika@gtu.edu.in

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Ms. Rutika P. Ghariya is an Assistant Professor at Gujarat Technological University – Graduate School of Engineering and Technology. She has total 5 years 10 months of experience. She is associated with GTU since 29^th June, 2015. Prior to join GTU, She had worked with Government Engineering College, Surat as a visiting lecturer from July 2014 to December 2014 and then after she had worked with N. G. Patel Polytechnic, Bardoli since January 2015 to June 2015. She had completed his graduation from Valia Institute of Technology. She has completed her M.Tech with specialization in Electronics and Communication System from Dharmsinh Desai Institute of Technology, Nadiad. She has done her dissertation research work in Antenna Array Pattern Synthesis Using Novel Optimization Technique. Wherein she did her research on Side lobe level reduction and null steering of Linear and Planar array of Point sources using Particle Swarm Optimization Technique.  Her area of interest is Wireless Communication, Antenna & Radiating System and Engineering Mathematics. Total 04 students are currently pursuing their dissertation under her guidance in the domain of Satellite Communication, Wireless Communication, and Networking. She has published 5 research papers in various International conferences and journals in the area of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Engineering Education and Digitization in Library Science.

Teaching

• Antenna and Radiating System
• Wireless Communication
• Mathematical Foundation for Cyber Security
• IOT and Applications