I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) specializing in the area of Blockchain and Smart Contracts, Artificial Intelligence, Data Cooperatives and Security, Fuzzy Logic, and Metaverse.
I obtained my Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering under the mentorship of Prof. Dr. Ram Dantu from University of North Texas.
My research involves designing architectures, models, and algorithms with sound theoretical foundations and building prototype systems. Additionally, I am involved in few other projects: Blockchain for Trusted Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, Vagueness Detection and Interpretation Ranking in Legal Contracts using ChatGPT, Data Cooperatives for Privacy and Security, and Applications for Secured Metaverse. The principal motivation behind my research work is to develop efficient and enabling solutions for real-world issues in emerging and novel technologies concerning uncertainty, trust, privacy, and security.
I invite you to read my publications and explore my CV to uncover the research problems and areas of interest that have been central to my academic and professional journey. This will provide you with valuable insights into my expertise and focus.
Openings
I am looking for self-motivated students (Ph.D., Masters, Undergraduate) to work and research on projects related to Blockchain and Smart Contracts, Cybersecurity, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Metaverse, and other various emerging hot topics. If you are interested and dedicated, please drop me an email with your CV.News
[11/23] Second position awarded to MTSU graduate student Samir Poudel for his poster presentation on “Empowering AI’s Trust and Big Data Resources in Healthcare Industry with Blockchain” at the 2023 ACM Mid-Southeast Conference in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
[11/23] Best Paper Award for “Seamless Asset Exchange in Interconnected Metaverses: Unraveling On-Chain Atomic Swap” at 2023 Fifth IEEE International Conference on Trust, Privacy and Security in Intelligent Systems and Applications (TPS-ISA)
[9/23] Our paper “The Dark Side of the Metaverse: Why is it Falling Short of Expectations?” got accepted in 2023 Fifth IEEE International Conference on Trust, Privacy and Security in Intelligent Systems and Applications (TPS-ISA)
[9/23] Our paper “Seamless Asset Exchange in Interconnected Metaverses: Unraveling On-Chain Atomic Swap” got accepted in 2023 Fifth IEEE International Conference on Trust, Privacy and Security in Intelligent Systems and Applications (TPS-ISA)
[8/23] Best Poster Award for “Making Smart Contracts Predict and Scale” at Hot Topics in the Science of Security (HotSoS) 2023 from National Security Agency (NSA)
[8/23] Moved to Nashville Metropolitan Area to join Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science
[6/23] Poster Presentation of “Paradigm Shift from Vague Legal Contracts to Blockchain-based Smart Contracts” at 2023 CAE in Cybersecurity Symposium , Seattle, WA, USA
[5/23] Received Outstanding Ph.D. Student Award from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of North Texas
[9/22] Best Paper Award for “Making Smart Contracts Predict and Scale” at 2022 Fourth International Conference on Blockchain Computing and Applications (BCCA)