Dr. Kaustubh Kumar Shukla is an accomplished academician and researcher with over 14 years of teaching and research experience in reputed institutions across Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh. He is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) at Dronacharya Group of Institutions, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, where he has been contributing since 27th February 2023. His academic journey reflects consistent excellence in teaching, curriculum delivery, and student mentorship across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Teaching Excellence & Mentorship

Dr. Shukla is widely recognized for his innovative teaching practices and outstanding academic results, evidenced by multiple Letters of Appreciation and monetary awards for excellent university examination outcomes. He has actively mentored student teams in Smart India Hackathon, e-Yantra Innovation Challenge (IIT Bombay), and institutional innovation boot camps, leading students to Best Pitcher and Best Project recognitions. His teaching philosophy integrates practical learning, emerging technologies, and outcome-based education.

Research, Publications & Intellectual Property

A prolific researcher, Dr. Shukla has authored and co-authored 19 journal papers, 11 book chapters and conference proceedings, and 20 conference publications, with significant representation in SCOPUS, SCIE, Web of Science, and UGC-listed journals. His research spans AI applications, MEMS, healthcare technologies, robotics, sensor networks, and smart computing systems.
He holds an impressive portfolio of 7 granted patents (Indian & UK) and 4 filed patents, reflecting strong industry relevance, innovation, and translational research impact.

Awards, Honors & Recognitions

Dr. Shukla has received numerous national and international honors, including the Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Global Icon Award (2025), Best Teacher Award, Research Excellence Award, Excellence in Innovative Teaching Practices Award, and multiple Best Paper Awards from IEEE-sponsored and international conferences. He has also been honored as Guest of Honor at international academic ceremonies, highlighting his professional standing and leadership in higher education.

Editorial, Reviewer & Professional Contributions

He actively contributes to the academic ecosystem as an Editor and Reviewer for reputed international journals (Springer Nature, BMC Bioinformatics, IEEE-affiliated conferences) and serves on editorial boards of multidisciplinary journals. Dr. Shukla has also edited books and international conference proceedings published by recognized academic publishers.
He holds lifetime and professional memberships in prestigious bodies such as IEEE, ISTE, IAENG, INDIACom, SSRD, and International Teachers Association, reinforcing his global academic engagement.

Eligibility for Best Academician Award 

Dr. Kaustubh Kumar Shukla is highly eligible for the Best Academician Award in Scientific Laurels due to his sustained excellence in teaching, impactful research output, strong innovation ecosystem through patents, and national-level academic leadership. His contributions demonstrate an exceptional balance of pedagogical effectiveness, scholarly productivity, student mentorship, and professional service. The consistent recognition through prestigious awards, high-quality publications, granted international patents, and active editorial responsibilities clearly establish him as a distinguished academician and role model in Computer Science & Engineering, making him a deserving recipient of the Best Academician Award.