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Gulshan Shrivastava, PhD, is an associate professor at the School of Computer Science Engineering and Technology at Bennett University, India. He has published five patents and over 55 articles, books, and editorials in international journals and conferences of high repute. He is a life member of the International Society for Technology in Education, senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and professional member of many professional bodies.

Rudra Pratap Ojha, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, G. L. Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management, India. He has published more than 15 papers in national and international journals and conferences. He also works as an editor in various reputed journals and has delivered expert talks and guest lectures at various prestigious institutes. Additionally, he is a life member of the Computer Society of India.

Shashank Awasthi, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, G.L. Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management, India. He has more than 18 years of teaching and research experience across eight countries and has presented his research at various international conferences. He has published more than a dozen research papers in national and international journals of repute. He is a lifetime member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and International Association of Engineers, Hong Kong.

Himani Bansal, PhD, is an assistant professor at the Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida, India with over 14 years of experience in academia and the corporate sector. She has published many research papers in various international journals and conferences, as well as chapters and books in several international book series. Additionally, she has served as an editor for several journals and has organized, coordinated, and attended numerous trainings, seminars, and workshops.

Kavita Sharma, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Galgotias College of Engineering & Technology, India. She has also been awarded a research fellowship from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology from the Government of India. She has more than 12 years of experience in academia and research. She has four patents and has published seven books and 45 research articles in international journals and conferences of high repute and has served as a guest editor, editorial board member, and member of an international advisory board. Additionally, she has actively participated and organized several international conferences, faculty development programs, and various national and international workshops and is a member of numerous professional organizations.