Dr. Deena Nath Gupta

Associate Professor & Researcher

Dr. Deena Nath Gupta

Rayat Bahra University, Mohali

Ph.D. · Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi  ·  9+ Years Experience

Information Security IoT Security Lightweight Cryptography Machine Learning Blockchain
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Professional Overview

Dr. Deena Nath Gupta is an accomplished academic and researcher with over 9 years of combined experience in teaching, industry research, and institutional development. Currently serving as Associate Professor at Rayat Bahra University, Mohali, he specialises in Information Security, IoT, Lightweight Cryptography, Machine Learning, and Blockchain.

He previously contributed as a Senior Research Analyst at CDAC-Mumbai (Ministry of Electronics & IT, Govt. of India). He holds a Ph.D. from Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi, has filed a patent (published January 2024), authored a textbook, and was invited as External Session Chair at ICCSC-2026, technically co-sponsored by IEEE.

Education

2022
Ph.D. - Information Security
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi
2011
M.Tech - Computer Science & Engineering
Galgotias College, Greater Noida  ·  66.1%
2009
B.Tech - Computer Science & Engineering
ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad  ·  65.3%

Professional Experience

Academic Positions
2026–Present
Associate Professor
Rayat Bahra University, Mohali, Punjab
Aug 2026 – Present
2025–26
Associate Professor
Maharishi University of IT, Noida
28 Jul 2025 – Jul 2026
2014–15
Assistant Professor
Greater Noida Institute of Technology
Dec 2014 – Dec 2015
2014
Assistant Professor
United College of Engineering & Research, Greater Noida
Aug 2014 – Nov 2014
2012–14
Assistant Professor
Skyline Institute of Engineering & Technology, Greater Noida
Jul 2012 – Aug 2014
2011–12
Lecturer
IEC College of Engineering & Technology, Greater Noida
Feb 2011 – Jul 2012
Industry & Research
2023–25
Senior Research Analyst
CDAC-Mumbai · Ministry of Electronics & IT, Govt. of India
30 Mar 2023 – 25 Jul 2025
2016
Assistant Programmer
Ennovations Techserv Pvt. Ltd., Noida
Jan 2016 – Nov 2016
Qualifications & Examinations
  • UGC-NET (Jun 2025): 97 Percentile - Qualified for Ph.D. Admission
  • UGC-NET (Dec 2019): 96 Percentile - Qualified for Assistant Professor
  • GATE 2016: Score 452, Marks 34.10, AIR 5763
  • GATE 2015: Score 390, Marks 28.31, AIR 9908

Metrics

Research Overview

Google Scholar
343Citations
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ResearchGate
4707Reads
327Citations
11h-index
Scopus
27Documents
243Citations
9h-index

Scholarly Output

Research Publications

Journal Articles

1
Leveraging Sponge Construction for Chaos-Driven Hash Function Generation
JCIT · IGI Global Vol 27(1), 1–21, 2025 DOI: 10.4018/JCIT.372075
2
Securing Ports of Web Applications Against Cross Site Port Attack (XSPA) Using Strong Session Identifier
IET Cyber-Physical Systems Vol 10, e70005, 2025 DOI: 10.1049/cps2.70005
3
Hash and Physical Unclonable Function (PUF)-Based Mutual Authentication Mechanism
Sensors · MDPI Vol 23(14):6307, 2023 DOI: 10.3390/s23146307
4
DeeR-Gen: A Pseudo Random Number Generator for Industry 4.0 / IoT
JSIR · NIScPR Vol 82(3):316–321, 2023 DOI: 10.56042/jsir.v82i03.71759
5
DeeR-Hash: A Lightweight Hash Construction for Industry 4.0 / IoT
JSIR · NIScPR Vol 82(1):142–150, 2023 DOI: 10.56042/jsir.v82i1.69938
6
A Deep Journey into Image Enhancement: A Survey of Current and Emerging Trends
Information Fusion · Elsevier Vol 93:36–76, 2023 DOI: 10.1016/j.inffus.2022.12.012
7
Implementing Lightweight Cryptography in Enterprises Adopting IoT for IT Transformation
ANSDN Vol 10(01), 2022
8
Multi-Layer and Clustering-Based Security Implementation for an IoT Environment
IJSDA · IGI Global Vol 11(2):1–21, 2022 DOI: 10.4018/IJSDA.20220701.oa3
9
Networking in IoT: Technologies Used, Security Threats and Possible Countermeasures
IJSWCC Vol 10(1), 2020 DOI: 10.2174/2210327910666210106090826
10
Lightweight Cryptography: An IoT Perspective
IJITEE Vol 8(8):700–706, 2019

Book Chapters

1
Deep Learning Models Incorporate Ethical Constraints by Design
Chyren Publication2026
2
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the Cloud
Chyren Publication2025
3
Loan Approval Prediction Using Machine Learning
Springer · LNNS2024
4
Wireless Sensor-Based IoT System with Distributed Optimization for Healthcare
Wiley2024
5
Phonocardiographic Signal Analysis for the Detection of Cardiovascular Diseases
Springer · SIST2023
6
Integration of Big Data and IoT in the Modern Era
Springer · EAI2023
7
An IoT Approach of Managing Smart Healthcare Services
CRC Press2022
8
Federated Learning for an IoT Application
Springer2022
9
Federated Learning for IoT Devices
Springer2022
10
Efficient Encryption Techniques for Data Transmission Through IoT Devices
IGI Global2020

Authored Book

1
Discrete Structures and Graph Theory
Technical Publications 2014 ISBN: 978-9350996652

Patent

1
A Method and a System for Automatic Detection of Fraudulent Entries
Patent Application No: 202211005323 Filed: 01 Feb 2022 Published: 12 Jan 2024

Academic Service

Academic Service

Reviewer Profiles
  • Springer Nature: Active (0), Completed (22), Expired (0)
  • IGI Global / JCIT: Assigned (4), Completed (2)
  • Journal of Systems Architecture (Elsevier): Completed (2)
  • JDSIS, Bon View Publishing, Singapore: Reviewer from Dec 2022
50+ Total Reviews  ·  Springer Nature: 22+  ·  Conference: 25+
Editorial Roles
  • Lead Guest Editor: Special Issue "Lightweight Cryptography: An IoT Perspective", IoTCC Journal, SciencePG, New York (04 Nov 2022)
  • Editorial Board Member: IoTCC Journal, SciencePG (Sep 2022 – Sep 2024)
  • Co-Editor: Anusandhan Vigyan Sodh Patrika (2022)

Selected Reviews

Design and development of an intelligent soil moisture monitoring system
Measurement · ElsevierID: MEAS-D-25-17975Jan 2026
An Improved Hybrid Lightweight Cryptographic Method for Cloud Computing
Journal of Supercomputing · SpringerJan 2026
Explainable Artificial Intelligence in Education
GTSS2026ID: 7Jan 2026
Fraudulent Credit Card Transaction Detection Using Hybrid Ensemble Framework
GTSS2026ID: 65Jan 2026
A Hybrid PQC Framework for Resilient IoT Security
Discover IoT · SpringerDec 2025
Artificial Intelligence in Managerial Decision-Making
Heliyon · ElsevierID: HELIYON-D-24-67498R1Jul 2025
Engineering SRAM-PUF on a Resource-Constrained Microcontroller
JSA · ElsevierID: JSA-D-24-01101Feb 2025
Energy Efficient Trust Aware Secure Routing Algorithm for WSN
Scientific Reports · SpringerMar 2025
A Conditional Privacy-Preserving Authentication Framework for IoV
CMC · Tech Science PressID: CMC 38404Dec 2022
Federated Learning Model for Credit Card Fraud Detection
CMC · Tech Science PressID: CMC 36686Nov 2022

Recognition

Academic Recognition

External Session Chair
ICCSC-2026 · Dept. of CSE, ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad · Technically co-sponsored by IEEE
12 Feb 2026
Technical Program Committee Member
INDIACom-2025 · Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Computer Application & Management, New Delhi
02–04 Apr 2025
Expert Speaker
Cryptography and Communication Security · V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, Noida
24 Sep 2024
Lead Guest Editor
Special Issue "Lightweight Cryptography: An IoT Perspective", IoTCC Journal, SciencePG, New York
04 Nov 2022
Jury Member
TOYCATHON-2021 Grand Finale - Group "Toycathon_SCCE_GR088"
22–24 Jun 2021
Distinguished Alumni & Subject Matter Expert
Techforum 2020 · ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad
06 Mar 2020
Life Member
B.S.N.V. Vigyan Parishad, Lucknow, India
Lifetime
Doctoral Colloquium
IDC-2021 · Institute for Development & Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), Hyderabad
2021

Workshops and Faculty Development

2025–2026
  • Going Digital: Designing & Creating MOOCs - CEMCA & Somaiya Vidyavihar University (Feb 2026)
  • Machine Learning for IoT Engineers - NSUT Delhi & PDPM IIITDM Jabalpur (Jan 2026)
  • Adversarial Attacks and Defences in Deep Learning - O.P. Jindal University (Dec 2025)
  • Blockchain-Powered Machine Learning - O.P. Jindal University (May 2025)
2020–2024
  • Pragmatic Approach to Cyber Security - FutureSkills PRIME, MeitY / CDAC / NIELIT (Sep 2023 – Mar 2024)
  • Blockchain Technology, Research Avenues & Applications - Nirma University (Jul 2021), Outstanding Participation
  • eSaksham Level 1 - MoE, AICTE, CyberPeace Foundation (Jul 2021)
  • Python Programming - IIT Bombay (May 2020)
  • R Language - IIT Bombay (Apr 2020)
Certifications
  • Introduction to Industry 4.0 & IIoT - NPTEL (71%) · No: NPTEL19CS32S61480016191004658
  • Introduction to Internet of Things - NPTEL (85%) · No: NPTEL18CS46S21761183
  • Understanding Open Educational Resources - Commonwealth of Learning, Canada (May 2020)
  • IBM Certified Academic Associate - DB2 Database & Application Fundamentals - IBM
  • IELTS - British Council of India

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