Vinay KukrejaDr. Vinay Kukreja currently holds the distinguished position of Professor and Director (Research) at the Office of Research Publications (CURIN), Chitkara University, Punjab. With an illustrious academic career spanning 18 years, he has guided numeros Ph.D. and Master of Engineering students. His scholarly accomplishments are equally impressive, encompassing over 600 articles indexed in Scopus, an h-index of 48, more than 6,000 citations, and upwards of 50 patents, reflecting his significant impact on academia and research. An accomplished author, he has contributed to the academic landscape with three authored books and four edited volumes. Demonstrating his innovative prowess, he secured the prestigious first prize at the 2018 SIH Hackathon, a competition supported by India’s Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs. Prof. Kukreja’s research interests are both diverse and cutting-edge, encompassing machine learning, deep learning, agile software development, image processing, data analysis, and structural equation modeling. His achievements underscore his dedication to advancing knowledge and his unwavering commitment to academic and intellectual excellence. Read More Read Less