Senior Assistant Professor | New Horizon College of Engineering | India
Dr. Akshatha P. S is a Senior Assistant Professor in the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru, where she has established herself as a committed academician and an innovative researcher. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangalore University in 2023, focusing her doctoral research on enhancing the security and reliability of MQTT protocols in IoT networks. With a strong educational foundation and passion for advancing technology, she has accumulated several years of professional experience in teaching, research, and academic coordination, mentoring students while contributing significantly to the growth of her institution. Her research interests span across Computer Networks, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, secure communication systems, and blockchain integration, reflecting her dedication to solving real-world problems through emerging technologies. She possesses excellent research skills, demonstrated by her prolific output of over 49 publications in high-impact platforms including IEEE Q1 journals, Scopus-indexed conferences, and Springer book chapters, along with 12 patents filed in areas such as IoT, AI, and blockchain-based solutions. Beyond research and teaching, Dr. Akshatha has actively engaged in professional memberships with IEEE, ORCID, and Scopus, which highlight her academic presence, while her leadership in organizing workshops, delivering invited talks, and contributing to knowledge dissemination reflects her broader academic and societal impact. Recognized for her contributions, she has been honored with accolades in research and innovation, further strengthening her professional reputation. In conclusion, Dr. Akshatha P. S embodies the qualities of a forward-looking researcher and dedicated educator whose work bridges academia and industry, and with her growing global presence, research vision, and commitment to student development, she continues to emerge as an inspiring figure and a deserving candidate for prestigious recognitions and awards.
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Featured Publications
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Akshatha, P. S., & Dilip Kumar, S. M. (2023). Analysis and evaluation of MQTT brokers for e-Healthcare applications. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics.
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Akshatha, P. S., & Dilip Kumar, S. M. (2023). Context-aware enhancement of buffer utilization in MQTT-based IoT communication. International Journal of Communication Networks and Distributed Systems. (In press).
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Akshatha, P. S., Divyashree, S., & Dilip Kumar, S. M. (2023). Priority-enabled MQTT: A robust approach to emergency event messaging. Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, Springer. (In press).
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Akshatha, P. S., & Dilip Kumar, S. M. (2023). MQTT and blockchain sharding: An approach to user-controlled data access with improved security and efficiency. Blockchain: Research and Applications, Elsevier. (In press).
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Akshatha, P. S., Dilip Kumar, S. M., & Venugopal, K. R. (2022). MQTT implementations, open issues, and challenges: A detailed comparison and survey. International Journal of Sensors, Wireless Communications and Control, 12(8), 553–576.