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Dr Priyanka Verma

B.Eng, M.Tech, PhD

Contact Details

Lecturer - Contract Type B
School of Computer Science
University of Galway
E: priyanka.verma@universityofgalway.ie
 
researcher
 

Biography

Dr Priyanka Verma (SMIEEE, FIETE, MACM) is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in the School of Computer Science at the University of Galway, Ireland. A globally recognized expert, Dr. Verma has built a distinguished career at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity, shaping the future of these transformative fields through groundbreaking research and innovation.

Previously, Dr Verma served as a Research Fellow at the University of Limerick and was awarded the prestigious Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship at the Data Science Institute, University of Galway, cementing her position as a leader in advancing research excellence. Dr Verma completed her PhD at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management (ABV-IIITM), An Institution of National Importance in India, and furthered her expertise through the Leadership and Innovation Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA.  With over 15 years of experience in teaching and research, she has delivered impactful education in fields such as AI, cybersecurity, and innovation at premier institutions like the Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), India.

A prolific researcher, Dr Verma has secured competitive research funding from renowned organizations, including the European Union (EU), Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), and Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology (MPCST). She has published extensively in high-impact journals such as IEEE, ACM, and Elsevier and presented at top-tier international conferences. Her influential work has earned significant citations, reflecting her trailblazing contributions to AI, cybersecurity, and smart technologies.

Dr Verma's achievements have been widely recognized. She is a Senior Member of IEEE, Fellow of IETE, and Professional Member of ACM, accolades that underscore her standing in the global research community. Among her numerous honors, she was a finalist for the Women in STEM Awards, recognized as a Young Scientist, and received prestigious accolades such as the SRIJAN Award, Achiever of the Quarter, and the PHDCCI Young Researcher Award.

As a highly sought-after keynote speaker, session chair, and mentor, Dr Verma collaborates with leading global research institutions and has served as a Visiting Research Scholar at Anglia Ruskin University, UK. She actively supervises undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students, fostering excellence and innovation. Her contributions align with the University of Galway's 2020-2025 Strategy, advancing "Excellence through data, enabling technologies, and advanced computing platforms."

Dr Verma's current research focuses on developing next-generation AI-driven solutions, with applications in cybersecurity, smart technologies, federated learning, and privacy in the Internet of Things (IoT). Her forward-looking vision embraces the transformative potential of Industry 5.0 and 6.0, positioning her as a pivotal figure in defining the future of AI, technology, and security.

Research Interests

Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity,  Federated Learning, Industry 5.0/6.0, Edge Computing


Honours and Awards

  Year Title Awarding Body
2025 Outstanding Contribution to AIR in Cybersecurity AIR
2023 Finalist in the Irish Women in STEM Award Business Post
2021 Young Scientist Award MPCST, India
2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action Fellow European Union
2015 SRIJAN Award MPCST, India
2015 Recipient of PhD Scholarship Ministry of HRD, Government of India
2014 Achiever of the Month Sagar Group of Institutions
2011 Achiever of the Quarter Achiever Zensoft Technologies Private Limited, India
2011 Recipient of Postgraduate Scholarship Ministry of HRD, Government of India

Professional Associations

  Association Function From / To
IEEE Member 01-JAN-14 /
ACM Professional Member 24-MAR-23 /
IETE Life Member 01-MAR-20 /

Patents

  Patent Number Title Granted
201721003190 Cobweb cleaning broom with non-electric rotating head for effective cleaning

Committees

  Committee Function From / To
International Conference on Advanced Network Technologies and Intelligent Computing (ANTIC-2022) Technical Program Committee (TPC) Member 22-DEC-22 / 24-DEC-22
ABV-IEEE Student Branch Program Committee Head 03-JUN-19 / 31-AUG-20
Student Gyan Movement Teacher 03-AUG-15 / 31-JUL-17
ICIREMPS 2K15 Printing & Publicity 25-FEB-15 / 28-JAN-23
ICIREMPS 2K14 Printing & Publicity 21-FEB-14 / 23-JAN-23
Youth Cell of AWGP Volunteer 10-MAR-11 / 14-JUL-15

Education

  Year Institution Qualification Subject
2014 Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, India M.Eng. Computer Science & Engineering
2020 ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management PhD Information Technology / Cloud Security
2010 Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, India B.Eng. Computer Science & Engineering
2022 MIT Professional Education Professional Education Leadership & Innovation

Employment

  Employer Position From / To
School of Computer Science Lecturer / Assistant Professor 10-JAN-25 /
ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, India Teaching Assistant 15-JUL-15 / 25-MAY-18
College of Science & Engineering, University of Galway Adjunct Lecturer 01-MAY-23 / 09-JAN-25
Anglia Ruskin University Academic Visitor 02-MAY-16 / 10-JUN-16
Zensoft Technologies Private Limited Educator 01-JUL-10 / 29-JUL-11
University of Galway Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellow - SMART 4.0 01-FEB-22 /
University Institute of Technology, RGPV, India Lecturer 12-AUG-11 / 31-MAY-12
SIRT, India Assistant Professor 01-AUG-14 / 14-JUL-15
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, India Assistant Professor 26-AUG-20 / 28-JAN-22

Languages

  Language
English
Hindi

Community Engagement

  Title Type From / To
Teaching (e.g. Service learning / comunity based learning) Member 01-SEP-15 / 01-MAR-19
Teaching (e.g. Service learning / comunity based learning) Teacher 05-JAN-09 / 15-JUL-15

Reviews

  Journal Role
Ieee Transactions On Consumer Electronics Reviewer
Ieee Transactions On Industrial Informatics Reviewer
Wireless Personal Communications Reviewer
Arabian Journal For Science And Engineering Reviewer
Cluster Computing-The Journal Of Networks Software Tools And Applications Reviewer

Other Activities

  Description

WORKSHOP & TRAINING PROGRAMS -Online Training on Research Integrity offered by Oxford University Press. -E-Workshop on Recent Advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things organized by NIT Hamirpur. - ISEA Workshop on Selected Advanced Topics in Cryptography at IISc Banglore. - International Research Workshop on Cloud Computing (RWCC-2015) at JNU Delhi. - Workshop on Big Data Benchmarks (WBDB-2015) conducted by ISI Delhi. - Workshop on Cyber Physical System at IIT Hyderabad. - Workshop on NS3 at ABV-IIITM Gwalior. - Short Term Training Program on NS-2 at MANIT Bhopal. - Workshop on Digital Forensics (DIGFORENSIC-2016) at ABV-IIITM Gwalior. - Workshop on Deep Learning and Applications at ABV-IIITM Gwalior (Volun- teer). - Online FDP on advance optimization techniques and hands-on with MATLAB/SCILAB jointly organized under E & ICT academies by MeitY, GoI. - Online Workshop on Computational Intelligence in Data Analytics organized by MITS, Gwalior.

Teaching Interests

Over the years, I have taught a variety of subjects within the Computer Science, Computer Science & Engineering, and Information Technology streams, including:

Artificial Intelligence, AI in Cyber Security, Computer System Organization, Cryptography, Digital Image Processing, Compiler Design, Python Programming, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Computer & Network Security, Data Communication, Analysis and Design of Algorithm, Data Structure, Theory of Computation, Basic Computer Engineering, Operating Systems