DR. URMILA PILANIA WON WOMEN RESEARCHER AWARD IN THE FIELD OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

BY SCIENTIFIC LAURELS Computer Science & Technology INDIA

Dr. Urmila Pilania is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Technology, Manav Rachna University, Faridabad, India, with 16 years of rich academic and research experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science, with her thesis focused on “An Optimized Video Steganography Technique Using Hybrid Approach”, where she successfully developed a novel, robust, and high-capacity video steganography method using Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) compression.

Her expertise lies in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), IoT, Blockchain, Information Retrieval, and Steganography, with impactful contributions to both theoretical and applied research.

Research Contributions & Publications

  • Research Articles: 16 in reputed International/National Journals.

  • Conference Papers: 26 presentations in International/National Conferences.

  • Books Published: 2 (with 5 more in progress covering AI, IoT, Blockchain, Information Retrieval, and Steganography).

  • Book Chapters: 16 chapters published in edited volumes.

  • Patents: 5 published/granted in the domains of AI, IoT, Blockchain, and Image Watermarking.

  • Reviewer: For more than 10 reputed journals.

  • Editorial Role: Served as an editorial board member.

Academic Guidance & Mentorship

  • Currently guiding 4 Ph.D. scholars in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

  • Has actively contributed to curriculum development, academic coordination, and research promotion within the university.

Achievements & Recognitions

  • UGC NET Qualified (2019).

  • Outstanding Research Performer (2021–22).

  • Long Service Award on completion of 10 years at MRU.

  • Certificate of Appreciation as Reviewer from the journal Informatics and Automation.

  • Session Chair at 7 National/International Conferences.

  • Active participant in Faculty Development Programs (13 FDPs/workshops) and NPTEL/SWAYAM certified FDPs.

Academic & Administrative Responsibilities

She has held several important positions at Manav Rachna University, including:

  • Course Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Year Coordinator.

  • Examination & IQAC Coordinator.

  • NAAC & NBA Criteria Coordinator.

  • DSW Coordinator and Annual Academic Report In-charge.

  • Ph.D. Coordinator, Lab Coordinator, and Timetable Team Member.

Her leadership in both academic and administrative domains reflects her commitment to institutional development and quality education.

Eligibility for Women Researcher Award

With her strong research record (over 16 journal articles, 26 conference papers, 16 book chapters, and 5 patents), mentorship of doctoral scholars, active contributions in AI, ML, IoT, and Blockchain research, and recognition through national awards and academic achievements, Dr. Urmila Pilania stands highly eligible for the “Women Researcher Award” under Scientific Laurels.

Her work not only advances the frontiers of computer science but also provides innovative technological solutions for healthcare, security, and data management, making her a role model for women in research and academia