Prof. (Dr.) Dhruti Sharma is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Technology at Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology (SCET), with a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and more than 19 years of academic experience. Her teaching areas include Information Security, Wireless Communication and Mobile Programming, Data Compression, Computer Networks, Object-Oriented Programming, and System Programming. Her major research interests include information security, cryptography, blockchain technology, searchable encryption, and secure e-health systems. She has authored numerous research publications in international journals and conferences, including publications indexed in SCOPUS and SCI. She has also mentored student projects supported by the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) grant. Dr. Sharma has delivered expert lectures and participated in academic and professional development activities. Her achievements include several NPTEL recognitions, including NPTEL Star, Superstar, Discipline Star, and Gold and Silver certificates. She also serves in various academic and administrative roles at SCET and is a life member of CRSI and ISTE