Dr. Rakesh K. Kadu is an academician and researcher with over 23 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. He holds B.E., M.Tech., and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science and Engineering. His research interests include Cryptography and Network Security, Cloud Computing, IoT, and Machine Learning. He has published widely in reputed international journals and conferences (IEEE, Springer, etc.), and holds multiple patents and copyrights. He also serves as a reviewer for international journals and conferences, reflecting his commitment to advancing education, research, and ethical technology adoption.