About The Author's & Technical Reviewer

Paras Nath Barwal stands as a trailblazing leader in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and e-Governance, with over 27 years of transformative expertise. As Scientist G and Group Coordinator at C-DAC Noida, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, he leads high-impact initiatives that drive India’s digital transformation. His work empowers citizens and reshapes governance, making it more accessible, transparent, and responsive. His strategic vision guides national digital projects that are revolutionizing public service delivery for millions across India.

Armed with a strong academic foundation—having completed his Master’s degree in Computer Science from BIT Mesra, Barwal’s interdisciplinary expertise blends emerging technologies with governance. His academic background laid the groundwork for his leadership in Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Data Analytics, all of which are crucial to the future of e-Governance. His commitment to advancing these technologies aligns with the Ministry’s vision of harnessing Quantum Computing to solve complex governance challenges and accelerate India’s journey towards becoming a global digital powerhouse.

Over the course of his illustrious career, Barwal has successfully spearheaded over 200 software projects across sectors such as healthcare, education, finance, and telecommunications. His leadership has been central to the success of the Digital India initiative, where he has championed an inclusive digital ecosystem that strengthens transparency, enhances accessibility, and fosters accountability in public services. Under his guidance, citizen engagement has flourished, with sustainable, user-friendly platforms becoming a hallmark of his contributions.

In addition to his national work, Barwal has contributed to numerous international ICT and e-Governance projects, promoting India’s vision for digital governance. He strongly advocates for integrating Quantum Computing into governance, believing it will revolutionize data processing, cybersecurity, and public service delivery.

Dr. Kamta Nath Mishra's academic journey began in 1992 with a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Gorakhpur, India. He furthered his studies by obtaining an M.C.A. degree in 1996 from Madan Mohan Malviya Engineering College (currently MMMUT) in Gorakhpur. He continued his academic journey with an M.Tech. in Software Systems from Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, India, in 2003. He later obtained a Ph.D. (Engg.) from the C.S.E. department of B.I.T. Mesra, India, in May 2015.

With over 25 years of experience in teaching and research, Dr. Mishra is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of CS&E at B.I.T. Mesra, Ranchi, India. Prior to this, he worked as a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Sebha, Libya and held a senior lecturer position at B.I.T. Mesra (Noida Campus). Earlier in his career, he worked as a project engineer and senior project engineer at the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (Ministry of Communication & I.T., Govt. of India) in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. His teaching career began as a lecturer in the Computer Science & Engineering department at Krishna Institute of Engineering & Technology (KIET), Ghaziabad, India.

Dr. Mishra has made significant contributions to the academic world, authoring four books, eighteen book chapters, and published more than fifty research papers in prestigious international journals and conferences. His research interests encompass diverse fields, including Biometric Systems, Image Processing, Algorithm Analysis, Distributed Cloud Computing, and medical Internet of Things. As a testament to his expertise, he is a professional member of the IEEE Biometric Society (USA) and ACM (USA), showcasing his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

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ABOUT TECHNICAL REVIEWER

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Dr. Rajesh Kumar Lal received his postgraduate degree from D.D.U. University, Gorakhpur, and his Ph.D. from the Department of Electronics Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi.

After receiving his Ph.D. in 2005, Dr. Lal joined BIT Mesra, Ranchi, as a lecturer under the EFIP Program of AICTE. In 2012, he was promoted to Associate Professor at BIT Mesra. In 2019, Dr. Lal transferred to the Deoghar, off-campus of BIT Mesra, where he currently serves as the Head of the ECE Department and Chief Warden. Dr. Lal has more than nineteen years of teaching and research Experience.

Dr. Lal has supervised four Ph.D. students for their thesis. His research has been published in a wide variety of journals, such as the IEE Proceedings of Optoelectronics (IEE), Infrared Physics and Technology (Elsevier), and Progress in Crystal Growth and Characterization of Materials (Elsevier).

Dr. Lal's current research focuses on modeling optoelectronic devices, including Mid-Infrared Photodetectors and QWIPs. He has also contributed to research in the fields of VLSI, Quantum Computing, and Machine Learning, publishing several high-quality papers.