Dr. Sangeeta Rani

Dr. Sangeeta Rani

Editorial Board Member

Name: Dr. Sangeeta Rani

Affiliation:
Assistant Professor
IILM Institute for Higher Education
Gurugram, Haryana, India

Institutional Address:
IILM Institute for Higher Education
1, Knowledge Center, Golf Course Road
Sector 53, Gurugram, Haryana – 122011, India

Email: ✉️ [email protected]

Academic Profiles:

Professional Overview

Dr. Sangeeta Rani is an academician and researcher in Computer Science and Engineering with experience in teaching, research, academic administration, innovation, and the establishment of industry-supported Centres of Excellence.

Her academic and research interests include artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, cybersecurity, malware and ransomware detection, Internet of Things, deep learning, data analytics, and intelligent computing systems. She completed her Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Amity University, Gurugram, with research focused on attack detection and mitigation in cloud computing using machine learning approaches.

She has also contributed to institutional innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives and has mentored student teams participating in national-level innovation and technology competitions.

Research Interests

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Cloud Computing and Cloud Security
  • Cybersecurity and Malware Detection
  • Ransomware Detection and Mitigation
  • Deep Learning and Ensemble Learning
  • Internet of Things
  • Data Science and Big Data Analytics
  • Computer Networks and Network Security
  • Intelligent Manufacturing Systems
  • AI-Enabled Healthcare Systems

Academic Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering – Amity University, Gurugram, 2025
  • M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering – SGT Institute of Engineering and Technology, Maharshi Dayanand University, 2013
  • B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering – Jind Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kurukshetra University, 2009
  • Diploma in Engineering – State Board of Technical Education, Haryana, 2006

Professional Experience

  • Assistant Professor, IILM Institute for Higher Education, Gurugram
  • Assistant Professor and Head, Centres of Excellence, World College of Technology and Management, Gurugram
  • Assistant Professor, SGT University, Gurugram, February 2018 – January 2022
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Global Institute of Technology and Management, Gurugram, April 2012 – March 2013
  • Lecturer, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Apeejay College of Engineering, Sohna, August 2011 – April 2012
  • Faculty Member, Government Polytechnic Institute, Sirsa, August 2009 – September 2010

Centres of Excellence and Institutional Initiatives

  • Established a laboratory for artificial intelligence powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors.
  • Established an AI, Data Science, and GPU Computing Laboratory supported by NVIDIA and Dell technologies.
  • Established an Intel® Unnati Data-Centric Laboratory in Emerging Technologies and Artificial Intelligence.
  • Established a Digital Fabrication Laboratory for innovation, prototyping, and product development.
  • Established an ABB Robotics Arm–based AI and Robotics Laboratory in collaboration with ABB Ltd.
  • Established an iOS Centre of Excellence in collaboration with an industry technology partner.
  • Organized industry-supported training programmes in artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, GPU computing, iOS development, and full-stack development.

Academic and Research Contributions

  • Published research in cloud computing, cybersecurity, malware detection, ransomware mitigation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, and intelligent manufacturing.
  • Presented research papers at IEEE, AIP, Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, and other national and international conferences.
  • Contributed to patents covering AI-enabled healthcare, cybersecurity, fire detection, predictive maintenance, IoT-based automation, and intelligent attendance systems.
  • Served as a research adviser and mentor for student innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-development projects.
  • Organized faculty development programmes, conferences, workshops, training programmes, industry visits, and innovation events.
  • Registered the technology initiative “Kronton” under the MSME Udyam Registration framework through an institutional incubation cell.

Selected Publications

  • “Ransomware Mitigation for Secure and Smart Cloud Manufacturing Using GeniLeaf Decision Tree with Load Balancing,” Recent Advances in Computer Science and Communications, 2024.
  • “Machine Learning Aided Malware Detection for Secure and Smart Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Analysis of the State of the Art,” International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing, Springer.
  • “Feature Exploration of Distinct Load Balancing Algorithms in Cloud Computing Environment,” International Journal of Advanced Networking and Applications, 2019.
  • “An Approach to Scale the Infrastructure of Public Cloud,” International Journal of Computer Engineering and Technology, 2018.
  • “Scale the Infrastructure through Custom Software in Public Cloud,” International Journal of Research in Electronics and Computer Engineering, 2018.
  • “Analysis of Cloud Computing Attacks Using Machine Learning Algorithms,” presented at an international conference on industrial and manufacturing systems.
  • “RPL Based Routing Protocols for Load Balancing in IoT Network,” presented at the International Conference on Mechatronics and Artificial Intelligence.
  • “Recent Trends in Automation: A Study of RPA Development Tools,” presented at the IEEE International Conference on Recent Developments in Control, Automation and Power Engineering.

Books Published

  • Security and Risk Analysis for Intelligent Cloud Computing: Methods, Applications, and Preventions, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, 2023.
  • Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Healthcare, Routledge, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, 2025.
  • Handbook of AI in Engineering Applications: Tools, Techniques, and Algorithms, Routledge, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, 2025.

Patents and Intellectual Property

  • Kronton: Offline IoT-Based Home Automation and Control System
  • Clinical Decision Support with Explainable AI Integration
  • Self-Sanitized Attendance Recorder with Thermal Screening
  • Method for Reducing Complexity of Web Interfaces
  • AI-Driven Personalized Health Monitoring and Early Diagnosis System
  • Machine Learning-Based Predictive Maintenance System for Industrial Equipment Health Monitoring
  • Smart Device for Allergen Detection and Control in the Baby-Crèche Industry
  • Improved EfficientDet Technique for Fire Detection Using Deep Learning
  • Malware Detection in Cybersecurity Using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Awards and Recognition

  • Best Paper Award for the research paper “RPL Based Routing Protocols for Load Balancing in IoT Network” at the International Conference on Mechatronics and Artificial Intelligence, 2021.
  • Session Chair at the IEEE International Conference on Sustainability and Technological Advancements in Engineering Domain, 2026.
  • Evaluator for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025.
  • Mentor of a finalist team at IDE Bootcamp 2026, Edition 3, Phase 1.
  • Mentor of Team Fireflies, finalist at Smart India Hackathon 2025.
  • Single Point of Contact for Project PRACTICE, an AICTE initiative supported by BITS Pilani as the mentor institute.

Professional and Academic Roles

  • Advisor, Intellectual Property Rights Cell
  • Research Adviser, Research and Development Cell
  • Member of the Subject Expert Team for the Diploma in Automation and Robotics, Haryana State Board of Technical Education
  • Member of the Panel of Examiners for Computer Science and allied programmes at Maharshi Dayanand University
  • Coordinator for SWAYAM, NPTEL, and Coursera-based MOOCs
  • IQAC Coordinator
  • Coordinator for Board of Studies activities
  • Central Coordinator for NAAC Criterion I
  • Organizing Secretary and EasyChair Manager for the International Conference on Mechatronics and Artificial Intelligence
  • Coordinator of academic clubs, training activities, seminars, workshops, and webinars

Certified Courses

  • Master in AI Tools for Research
  • Generative AI – Intel Unnati
  • Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms Using Python – NPTEL
  • Python Programming
  • Cloud Computing Concepts – Coursera
  • Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach – Coursera
  • Introduction to Cloud Computing – edX
  • Amazon SageMaker: Simplifying Machine Learning Application Development – AWS through edX

Editorial and Professional Service

  • Editorial Board Member, Pacific Journal of Modern Theories and Research
  • Session Chair and reviewer/evaluator for academic conferences and innovation programmes
  • Organizer of international conferences, faculty development programmes, workshops, and industry-oriented training programmes
  • Mentor for student innovation, incubation, entrepreneurship, and national-level technical competitions

Last Updated: 16 July 2026