Aswani Kumar Cherukuri

Dr. Aswani Kumar Cherukuri is a Professor of Information Technology at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), India, with research spanning information security, machine learning, and quantum computing. He serves as a Senior Member and distinguished speaker of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and as Vice-Chair of the IEEE Taskforce on Educational Data Mining.

Education:

• PhD in informational retrieval, data mining, and soft-computing techniques from Vellore Institute of Technology

His research focuses on information security, machine learning, data mining, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and security/privacy with significant contributions to neural networks, computer networks, and IoT. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in emerging technologies, emphasizing real-world implementation.

Recent publications reveal strong trends in AI ethics (accuracy-bias trade-offs in text detection), autonomous systems (aerial vehicle surveillance), quantum computing (Qinterpreter platform development), and cybersecurity (terrorism prediction using BiGRU, internet anomaly detection via GANs). His editorial work on video conferencing security during the pandemic highlights practical societal impacts.

Scientific Awards:

• Young Scientist Fellowship from Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology
• Inspiring Teacher Award from The Indian Express

He has secured major research funding from India's Department of Science and Technology, Department of Atomic Energy, and Ministry of Human Resources Development. With over 150 refereed publications and editorial board memberships at international journals including PeerJ Computer Science, he actively shapes academic discourse through 1,375 editorial contributions.