Rekha Kashyap

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About Rekha Kashyap

Dr. Rekha Kashyap is a distinguished academic and industry leader with 30 years of experience in computer science. She currently serves as the Dean of CSE(AI)and CSE(AI & ML) departments at KIET Ghaziabad, fostering research and industry collaborations while equipping students for future technological advancements. Under her leadership, the institution has bridged the gap between academia and industry, creating a dynamic educational environment.Dr. Kashyap's academic journey includes prestigious roles such as Professor and Dean at NIET, Greater Noida, and Head of the Department at Indraprastha Engineering College, Ghaziabad. Her efforts in curriculum development and NBA accreditation have significantly enhanced educational standards. She also established state-of-the-art labs in Cryptography and Networking and has taught at Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, New Delhi, and I.E.T, Devi Ahiliya University, Indore.Starting her career in the IT industry, Dr. Kashyap worked as a Production Manager at Virgo Softech Ltd, focusing on software and identity card production. Dr. Kashyap's leadership extends beyond academia into strategic roles in corporate, such as her involvement with the IT Strategy Committee of Capital India Finance Limited, highlighting her influence in shaping technological strategies in the corporate sphere.She holds a Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru University, specializing in security-aware grid and cloud scheduling algorithms, along with an M.Tech and B.E. in computer science from Devi Ahiliya University, Indore.Throughout her career, Dr. Kashyap has presented her work at numerous international conferences, including delivering a notable paper on Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance for Permissioned Blockchain at the 2019 International Conference in Tokyo. Her research has also been presented at various other international forums across countries like China, Portugal, USA, and Taiwan, demonstrating her widespread recognition and impact. A recipient of numerous awards, including the Best Paper at the 2011 International Conference on Internet and Multimedia Technologies in San Francisco, Dr. Kashyap is a respected member of CSI, ACM, ISTE, and IAENG. Her contributions to blockchain applications in healthcare, education, and land registration highlight her commitment to practical and transformative technology use.