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Keshav Kaushik

Sharda University, Amity University, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, J.C. Bose University of Science & Technology, YMCA, Maharshi Dayanand University

ORCID iD 0000-0003-3777-765X
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Keshav Kaushik is a distinguished cybersecurity and digital forensics expert, currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Center for Cyber Security and Cryptology, Sharda School of Computer Science & Engineering, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India. A key member of the Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, he has been instrumental in advancing research and education in cybersecurity, AI-driven security solutions, and digital forensics. Recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University and Elsevier (2025, 2024), he has made significant contributions to academia and research. His academic journey includes a prestigious faculty internship at IIT Ropar during the Summer Faculty Research Fellow Programme 2016, demonstrating his commitment to continuous learning. With over 300 publications, including 35+ peer-reviewed SCI/SCIE/Scopus-indexed journal articles and 100+ Scopus-indexed conference papers, he has established himself as a leading researcher. Additionally, he has authored and edited 50+ books and 30 book chapters, reinforcing his expertise in cybersecurity and digital forensics. An innovator in his field, Kaushik holds fifteen granted patents, six published patents, and five granted copyrights. His editorial leadership includes serving as Guest Editor for the IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics (SCIE, IF: 7.7) and Associate Editor for journals such as IECE Transactions on Emerging Trends in Network Systems, IECE Transactions on Sustainable Computing, International Journal of Sensors, Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing (JCMCC) (Scopus-indexed), Journal of Computer Science (JCS) (Scopus-indexed), Wireless Communications and Control (Scopus-indexed, Bentham Science), and International Journal of Information Security and Privacy (IJISP, ESCI, Scopus-indexed). He is also an Editorial Board Member of Springer’s International Cybersecurity Law Review. Kaushik is a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v11), CQI & IRCA Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Lead Auditor, Quick Heal Academy Certified Cyber Security Professional (QCSP), and IBM Cybersecurity Analyst, further validating his expertise. He is a Vice-Chairperson of the Meerut ACM Professional Chapter, Senior Member IEEE, an appointed Bentham Ambassador by Bentham Science Publishers, and a member of the International Association of Engineers (IAENG). A dynamic speaker and mentor, he has delivered over 50 national and international talks on cybersecurity, AI security, and digital forensics. His mentorship was recognized in the Smart India Hackathon 2017, earning appreciation from AICTE, MHRD, and ISRO. He has also contributed to cybercrime investigation training and has been honored by the Uttarakhand Police for his efforts in cybersecurity education. A two-time GATE qualifier with a 96.07 percentile (2012 & 2016), he continues to drive impactful research, innovation, and education in cybersecurity, making significant contributions to academia and the industry.

Employment

  • Sharda University Associate Professor
    2025 - Present
  • Amity University Assistant Professor
    2024 - 2025
  • University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Assistant Professor
    2016 - 2024
  • Ansal University Assistant Professor
    2016 - 2016
  • Lingayas Vidyapeeth Assistant Professor
    2015 - 2016
  • MVN University Assistant Professor
    2014 - 2015

Education

  • University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Ph.D. (Computer Science and Engineering)
    2020 - 2025
  • J.C. Bose University of Science & Technology, YMCA M.Tech
    2012 - 2014
  • Maharshi Dayanand University B.Tech (CSE)
    2008 - 2012

Projects & Funding

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Publications (339)