Dr. Pankaj Rakheja

Assistant Professor

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Interest Area(s)

  • Cryptography
  • Image processing
  • IoT and Networking

Dedicated, efficient, and goal-oriented educationist with rich academic experience of more than 13 years in renowned Academic Institutions. A versatile professional with a strong academic background and has contributed to nurturing academic concepts and technical strength in students and professionals, helping them excel in today’s competitive environment. He has also played a pivotal role in developing course curricula, organizing workshops at national and international levels, conducting research, and publishing numerous scholarly articles.

  • PhD in Computer Science (2017): NCU (Formerly ITM) University, Gurgaon.
  • M.Tech in Software Engineering (2009) : ITM Autonomous (M.D.U).
  • B.Tech Information Technology (2006) : ITM College , Gurgaon(M. D. U)
  • Currently working in KR Mangalam University in School of Engineering & Technology in CSE department as Assistant Professor.
  • 5 Years worked with NCU (Formerly ITM University) University in SOET in CSE department 2019-2024 as Assistant Professor.
  • 8 Years worked with NCU (Formerly ITM University) University in SOET in ECE department 2019-2024 as Assistant Professor.
  1. P. Rakheja and R. Vig, “Image Denoising Using Various Wavelet Transforms: A Survey”, Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 9(48): 1-10, DOI: 10.17485/ijst/2016/v9i48/106032, December 2016.
    Indexing: Scopus, Google Scholar
  2. P. Rakheja, R. Vig, and P. Singh, “Optical Asymmetric Watermarking Using 4D Hyperchaotic System and Modified Equal Modulus Decomposition in Hybrid Multi Resolution Wavelet Domain”, Optik, Vol. 176: 425-437, January 2019.
    Indexing: Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar
  3. P. Rakheja, R. Vig, and P. Singh, “An Asymmetric Watermarking Scheme Based on Random Decomposition in Hybrid Multi-Resolution Wavelet Domain Using 3D Lorenz Chaotic System”, Optik, Vol. 198: 163298, August 2019.
    Indexing: Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar
  4. P. Rakheja, R. Vig, and P. Singh, “An Asymmetric Hybrid Cryptosystem Using Equal Modulus and Random Decomposition in Hybrid Transform Domain”, Optics and Quantum Electronics, Vol. 51, No. 2: 54, February 2019.
    Indexing: Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar
  5. P. Rakheja, R. Vig, and P. Singh, “An Asymmetric Hybrid Cryptosystem Using Hyperchaotic System and Random Decomposition in Hybrid Multi Resolution Wavelet Domain”, Multimedia Tools and Applications, March 2019.
    Indexing: Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar
  6. P. Rakheja, R. Vig, and P. Singh, “Asymmetric Hybrid Encryption Scheme Based on Modified Equal Modulus Decomposition in Hybrid Multi-Resolution Wavelet Domain”, Journal of Modern Optics, Vol. 66, No. 7: 799-811, April 2019.
    Indexing: Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar
  7. P. Rakheja, R. Vig, and P. Singh, “A Hybrid Multiresolution Wavelet Transform Based Encryption Scheme”, AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2061, No. 1: 020008, January 2019.
    Indexing: Scopus, Google Scholar
  8. P. Rakheja, R. Vig, and P. Singh, “Cryptosystem Based on Double Random Phase Encryption in Hybrid Transform Domain”, SOCTA Proceedings, MNIT Jaipur, 2018.
    Indexing: Conference Proceedings, Google Scholar
  9. P. Rakheja, R. Vig, and P. Singh, “An Asymmetric Watermarking Scheme Based on Random Decomposition in Hybrid Multi-Resolution Wavelet Domain Using 3D Lorenz Chaotic System”, Optik, Vol. 198: 1-15, December 2019.
    Indexing: Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar
  10. P. Rakheja, R. Vig, and P. Singh, “A Hybrid Iris Biometric Fortification Scheme Utilizing 4D Hyperchaotic Framework and Modified Equal Modulus Decomposition in Hybrid Multi Resolution Wavelet Domain”, Optics and Quantum Electronics, Vol. 51, No. 6: 204, June 2019.
    Indexing: Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar
  11. P. Rakheja, R. Vig, and P. Singh, “An Asymmetric Image Encryption Mechanism Using QR Decomposition in Hybrid Multi-Resolution Wavelet Domain”, Optics and Lasers in Engineering, Vol. 134: 106177, August 2019.
    Indexing: Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar
  12. P. Rakheja, R. Vig, and P. Singh, “Double Image Encryption Scheme for Iris Template Protection Using 3D Lorenz System and Modified Equal Modulus Decomposition in Hybrid Transform Domain”, Journal of Modern Optics, Vol. 66, No. 1-14, September 2019.
    Indexing: Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar
  13. P. Rakheja, R. Vig, and P. Singh, “Double Image Encryption Using 3D Lorenz Chaotic System, 2D Non-Separable Linear Canonical Transform and QR Decomposition”, Optics and Quantum Electronics, Vol. 52: 103, March 2020.
    Indexing: Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar
  14. Archana, P. Singh, and P. Rakheja, “Asymmetric Watermarking Scheme for Color Images Using Cascaded Unequal Modulus Decomposition in Fourier Domain”, Journal of Modern Optics, Vol. 68, No. 20: 1094-1107, November 2021.
    Indexing: Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar
  15. P. Rakheja, S. Yadav, and A. Tobria, “A Novel Image Encryption Mechanism Based on Umbrella Map and Yang-Gu Algorithm”, Optik, Vol. 271: 170152, December 2022.
    Indexing: Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar
  16. Anjana, P. Rakheja, A. Yadav, P. Singh, and H. Singh, “Asymmetric Double Image Encryption, Compression and Watermarking Scheme Based on Orthogonal-Triangular Decomposition with Column Pivoting”, Optica Applicata, Vol. 52, No. 2: 283-295, June 2022.
    Indexing: Scopus, Google Scholar
  17. P. Rakheja and M. Khurana, “Multiple Iris Image Encryption Using Phase Retrieval Mask, QZ Algorithm and Umbrella Map in Hybrid Transform Domain”, Optics and Quantum Electronics, Vol. 55: 110, April 2023.
    Indexing: Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar
  18. Bansal, P. Rakheja, and H. Singh, “Double Iris Image Asymmetric Encryption Mechanism Using Rear Mounted Spiral Phase Mask in Hybrid Transform Domain”, Optics and Quantum Electronics, Vol. 56, No. 5: 1-15, May 2024.
    Indexing: Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar
  19. P. Rakheja, “An Asymmetric Double Fingerprint Template Encryption Using Twin Decomposition Technique in Hybrid Transform Domain”, Multimedia Tools and Applications, April 2024.
    Indexing: Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar
  1. P. Rakheja, R. Vig, and P. Singh, “Cryptosystem Based on Double Random Phase Encryption in Hybrid Transform Domain”, SOCTA Proceedings, MNIT Jaipur, 2018.
    Indexing: Scopus, Google Scholar
  2. P. Rakheja, R. Vig, and P. Singh, “A Hybrid Multiresolution Wavelet Transform Based Encryption Scheme”, AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2061, No. 1: 020008, January 2019.
    Indexing: Scopus, Google Scholar
  • Exams Observer: Served as an Observer for NEET 2021, CUET 2022, CET 2022, and JCA 2022 exams under the National Test Agency (NTA).
  • Field Investigator: Performed duties as a Field Investigator in the National Achievement Survey 2021.
  • Google Scholar Citations: Accumulated 434 citations.
  • Scopus H-index: 10
  • Web of Science H-index: 9
  • Hackathon Awards:
    • Secured second position in the VHackTech Hackathon with the Smart Cart project.
    • Won first prize worth Rs. 15,000 in the national-level IC HACK 2.0 event with the Intellicart project.
  • Research Contributions:
    • Published 18 papers in Web of Science-indexed journals.
  • Conference Contributions:
    • Presented papers at notable conferences, including AIP Conference Proceedings and SOCTA.
  • Reviewer for High-Impact Journals:
    • OLEN (SCI journal with an impact factor of 4.836)
    • Computational and Applied Mathematics (SCI journal with an impact factor of 2.998)
    • Applied Physics B (SCI journal with an impact factor of 2.171)
    • Nonlinear Dynamics (SCI journal with an impact factor of 5.22)
    • Journal of the Optical Society of America A (SCI journal with an impact factor of 2.1)
  • PhD Guidance:
    • Currently guiding 4 PhD scholars in Cryptography.