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Prof. (Dr.) Rajeev Kumar is a renowned academician and administrator with over 15 years of expertise in advancing professional education. He currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Moradabad Institute of Technology, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Prof. Kumar’s impressive academic credentials include a Ph.D. and a D.Sc. (Post-Doctoral Degree) in Computer Science, and a Postdoctoral Fellowship from Malaysia. He has further enhanced his expertise with certifications in Data Science and Machine Learning using Python and R Programming from IIM Raipur and advanced certifications from IBM and Google. As a senior member of IEEE, Prof. Kumar plays an active role in the IEEE Young Professional Committee and is also associated with the ACM, Computer Society of India (CSI), and SMIEEE. With core expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, e-governance, and Networking, Prof. Kumar has significantly contributed to advancing academic programs. His efforts include curriculum design, delivering expert talks, and participating in high-impact leadership training programs. He has played a pivotal role in NAAC SSR preparations and has represented his institution at prestigious international academic forums in London, Mauritius, Malaysia, and Dubai. As a dedicated mentor, Prof. Kumar has guided ten scholars to complete their Ph.D. research, with four more pursuing their doctorates under his supervision and five pursuing post-doctorates from Malaysia. His exceptional guidance has earned him the Best Project Supervisor award three times. His commitment to research and innovation has cultivated a vibrant academic culture, leading to the successful incubation and development of numerous prototypes. Prof. Kumar has been instrumental in developing specialized short-term courses on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning, which have been widely recognized for their practical applications. He has an impressive portfolio of 15 national and international patents. He has published over 120 research papers in reputed international journals and conferences with SCI, Scopus, and peer-reviewed Journals, including IEEE and Springer publications. He is also an esteemed editor and reviewer for international journals and serves on committees for several IEEE and Springer conferences. An inspiring public speaker, Prof. Kumar has delivered numerous keynote addresses, lectures, and training sessions at national and international conferences, webinars, and faculty development programs. He has introduced innovative teaching methodologies such as Activity-based Learning and Skill-based Learning through project-based systems, fostering a dynamic and student-centric academic environment. Prof. Kumar’s research interests span e-Governance, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Wireless Sensor Networks, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Big Data. Beyond his research contributions, he has authored and co-authored books, edited volumes, book chapters, copyrights, and patents, further cementing his reputation as a prolific contributor to the academic community.