Dr. Geetanjali Rathee | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award
Assistant Professor at Netaji Subhas University of Technology, India
Geetanjali Rathee is an esteemed academic and researcher in the field of Computer Science and Engineering. She is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), Delhi, India. With a strong background in teaching and research, she has made significant contributions to areas such as blockchain security, wireless mesh networks, and cyber-physical systems. Her work focuses on developing secure and resilient computing environments, making a notable impact in academia and industry alike.
Profile
Education
Geetanjali Rathee has pursued her higher education in the domain of Computer Science and Engineering. She completed her M.Tech. and Ph.D. from Jaypee University of Information Technology (JUIT), India. During her postgraduate studies, she actively engaged in research as a Research Assistant, contributing to various projects related to software engineering, compiler design, and multimedia systems. Her doctoral research was focused on security mechanisms in cognitive radio networks and blockchain networks, which laid a strong foundation for her later research endeavors.
Experience
With over a decade of experience in academia, Geetanjali Rathee has held multiple teaching and research positions. Before joining NSUT, she worked at JUIT, India, as an Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) from December 2017 to June 2021, and as an Assistant Professor (Grade II) from March 2017 to November 2017. Prior to this, she was a Research Assistant during her Ph.D. and M.Tech. studies at JUIT. Throughout her teaching career, she has instructed both undergraduate and postgraduate students in courses such as data structures, compiler design, theory of computation, blockchain technologies, and computer networks.
Research Interests
Geetanjali Rathee’s research interests are deeply rooted in modern computational security and network resilience. Her primary focus areas include blockchain networks, security in wireless mesh networks, cybersecurity in cognitive radio networks, parallel computing, cyber-physical systems, and fog computing. She has worked extensively on developing trust mechanisms for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and ensuring secure communications in next-generation networks. Her work integrates artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cryptographic techniques to enhance security frameworks in emerging technologies.
Awards and Achievements
Over the years, Geetanjali Rathee has been recognized for her significant contributions to research and academia. Her achievements include several high-impact journal publications, patents, and funded projects. From 2019 to 2024, she has contributed to IEEE Transactions, SCI, Springer, and Elsevier journals, accumulating a significant number of citations. She has six Indian patents to her name and has secured funding for research projects, including a SERB-SURE-funded project. Additionally, she has successfully guided Ph.D. scholars, further establishing herself as a mentor in the research community.
Publications
Rathee, G., Garg, S., Kaddoum, G., and Jayakody, N.J. (2021). “An IoT-based Secure Vaccine Distribution System Through Blockchain Network.” IEEE Magazine of Internet of Things. (Cited by: 40+ articles)
Kumar, A., Rathee, G., Kerrache, C. A., Bilal, M., Gadekallu, T. R. (2023). “A Computational Framework for Cyber Threats in Medical IoT Systems.” IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics. (Cited by: 30+ articles)
Rathee, G., Kerrache, C. A., Calafate, C. T., Halimi, M. S. (2023). “SecureBlock: An ML-Blockchain Consumer-Centric Sustainable Solution for Industry 5.0.” IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics. (Cited by: 25+ articles)
Rathee, G., Jaglan, N., Garg, S., Choi, B.J. (2020). “A Secure Spectrum Handoff Mechanism in Cognitive Radio Networks.” IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking. (Cited by: 50+ articles)
Rathee, G., Ahmad, F., Sandhu, R., Kerrache, C.A. (2021). “On the Design and Implementation of a Secure Blockchain-Based Hybrid Framework for Industrial Internet-of-Things.” Information Processing and Management. (Cited by: 45+ articles)
Rathee, G., Balasaraswathi, M., Chandran, K.P. (2020). “A Secure IoT Sensors Communication in Industry 4.0 using Blockchain Technology.” Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing. (Cited by: 35+ articles)
Rathee, G., Garg, S., Kaddoum, G., Choi, B. J., Hassan, M. M., AlQahtani, S. A. (2022). “TrustSys: Trusted Decision-Making Scheme for Collaborative AI of Things.” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics. (Cited by: 38+ articles)
Conclusion
Geetanjali Rathee has established herself as a leading researcher in the field of secure computing and network resilience. Her dedication to advancing cybersecurity, blockchain applications, and AI-integrated trust mechanisms has contributed significantly to modern computing paradigms. As an academician, she continues to shape the next generation of computer scientists and engineers through her teaching, research, and mentorship. Her work is instrumental in shaping secure and intelligent computing environments for the future.