Dr. Pawan Kumar Verma

Associate Professor

  • Education   Ph.D.
Dr. Pawan Kumar Verma

Dr. Pawan Kumar Verma is an Associate Professor (CSE), Research Group Head, and Publication In-charge at Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur, and serves as an Adjunct Research Faculty at Lincoln University College, Malaysia. With approximately 14 years of teaching and research experience, he actively collaborates with national and international researchers on interdisciplinary projects. His research portfolio includes an ongoing international research project with Tokyo Polytechnic University, Japan, along with 9 SCIE-indexed and 15 Scopus-indexed journal publications, 20 conference papers, 1 patent, 2 book chapters, and 1 authored book. He has also contributed as a mentor in the Worldwide AI Hackathon and holds professional certifications including Wipro Certified Java Trainer and Pega CSA. His current research interests focus on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Explainable AI, IoT Security, Malware Detection, and Intelligent Systems. Presently, he is working on more than 10 research articles and an edited book, demonstrating his continued commitment to high-impact research and academic excellence.

  • Current Semester: Machine Learning Lab
  • Last Semester: Devops, Introduction to ML for Data Science

Specialization

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Cloud Computing, Internet of Things (IoT)

Focus

  • Natural Language Processing (NLP), Image Processing, AI Model Optimization, Agentic AI, Generative AI

Journal Publications

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Pawan Verma et al., “Prioritizing Barriers to Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Circular Economy– Oriented Smart Cities: Analytic Hierarchy Procces”, Built Environment Project and Asset Management, Emerald, Jun. 2026.

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Pawan Verma et al., “Spatiotemporal deep learning for real-time video-based deepfake detection using 3DCNN, 3DResNet, TCN, and VAE”, Scientific Reports, Springer, Apr. 2026.

3

Pawan Verma et al., “Automatic facial expression recognition usingMedian based approach”, International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems, University of Bahrain, Apr 2026.

4

Pawan Verma et al., “Enhanced detection and mitigation of HELLO flood attacks in IoT networks using modified deep neural networks and optimization algorithms”, Discover Internet of Things, Springer, Dec. 2025.

5

Pawan Verma et al., “ViTCon: A Hybrid CNN-ViT Model for Improved Plant Leaf Disease Detection”, Cogent Food & Agriculture, Taylor & Francis, Vol. 11, No. 1, Aug. 2025.

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Pawan Verma et al., “LPITutor: An LLM based personalized intelligent tutoring system using RAG and prompt engineering”, PeerJ Computer Science, Jun. 2025.

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Pawan Verma et al., “A novel classification of meditation techniques via optimised chi-squared 1D-CNN method based on complexity, continuity and connectivity features”, Connection Science, Taylor & Francis, Vol. 37, No. 1, Feb. 2025.

8

Pawan Verma et al., “Energy Efficient Load Balancing Algorithm for Cloud Computing Using Rock Hyrax Optimization”, IEEE Access, IEEE, pp. 1-9, Mar. 2024.

9

Pawan Verma et al., “Unifying Optimization Forces: Harnessing the Fine-Structure Constant in an Electromagnetic-Gravity Optimization Framework”, Journal of Intelligent Systems, De Gruyter, Sept 2024.

10

Pawan Verma et al., “Online Signature Classification Based on Dynamic Nature of Features Selection Framework”, International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems, University of Bahrain, Aug 2024.

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Pawan Verma et al., “An Ontology Alignment based on Machine learning for Integration of Patient Health Data”, International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems, University of Bahrain, Sept 2024.

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Pawan Verma et al., “MCred: Multi- Modal Message Credibility for Fake News Detection using BERT and CNN”, Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing, Springer, pp. 1-13, Jul. 2022.

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Pawan Verma et al., “UCred: Fusion of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Methods for User Credibility on Social Media”, Social Network Analysis and Mining, Springer, vol. 12, article no. 54, pp. 1-12, May 2022.

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Pawan Verma et al., “A novel decentralized blockchain architecture for the preservation of privacy and security of data against cyber-attacks in healthcare”, Sensors, MDPI, vol. 22, no. 15, pp. 1-16, Aug. 2022.

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Pawan Verma et al., “Quality Analysis for Reliable Complex Multiclass Neuroscience Signal Classification via Electroencephalography”, International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Emerald Publishing Limited, vol. 39 no. 7, pp. 1676-1703, Jul 2022.

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Pawan Verma et al., “WELFake: Word Embedding Over Linguistic Features for Fake News Detection”, IEEE Transactions on Computational Social Systems, IEEE, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 881-893, Aug. 2021.

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Pawan Verma, “Exploration of text classification approach to classify news classification”, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, vol. 29, pp.2555 – 2562, Sept. 2020.

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Pawan Verma et al., “A Mobile Ad-hoc Routing Algorithm with Comparative Study of Earlier Proposed Algorithms”, International Journal of Communications, Network and System Sciences, Scientific Research Publishing, vol.3, no.3, pp. 289-293, Mar 2010.

Conferences

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Pawan Verma et al., “Cybersecurity-Aware Predictive Maintenance Framework for Power and EV Infrastructures”, IEEE International Conference on Smart Power, Energy, Renewables, and Transportation, 22 – 24 Dec. 2025.

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Pawan Verma et al., “Edge-Cloud Collaborative Predictive Analytics for Smart Grid Fault Detection and Maintenance”, IEEE International Conference on Smart Power, Energy, Renewables, and Transportation, 22 – 24 Dec. 2025.

3

Pawan Verma et al., “Hybrid Digital Twin and AI Framework for Predictive Maintenance in Renewable Energy Systems”, IEEE International Conference on Smart Power, Energy, Renewables, and Transportation, 22 – 24 Dec. 2025.

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Pawan Verma et al., “Deep Learning-Based Real-Time Fault Detection in Power Electronics for Electric Vehicle Applications”, IEEE International Conference on Smart Power, Energy, Renewables, and Transportation, 22 – 24 Dec. 2025.

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Pawan Verma et al., “Design of AI Algorithms for Predicting Epidemic Outbreaks”, 3rd International Symposium on Sustainable Energy, Signal Processing and Cybersecurity, 06 – 08 Nov. 2025.

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Pawan Verma et al., “Human-Robot Interaction inHealthcare: Enhancing Safety and Efficiency in Clinical Settings”, 3rd International Symposium on Sustainable Energy, Signal Processing and Cybersecurity, 06 – 08 Nov. 2025.

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Pawan Verma et al., “An Agentic Chain-of-Thought Framework for Automated Geospatial Analysis and Workflow Execution”, International Conference on Next Generation Computing, 02 – 03 Aug. 2025.

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Pawan Verma et al., “Engineering AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance Systems for Medical Equipment”, Global Conference on Information Technology and Communication Networks 2025, 29 – 30 Aug. 2025.

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Pawan Verma et al., “AI-Based Wearable Systems for Detecting Cardiovascular Anomalies”, Global Conference on Information Technology and Communication Networks 2025, 29 – 30 Aug. 2025.

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Pawan Verma et al., “A Comparative Analysis of Alzheimer’s Disease Detection using Deep Learning”, 3rd International Conference on Communication, Control, and Intelligent Systems, CCIS 2024, 06 – 07 Dec. 2024.

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Pawan Verma et al., “Front Matter ACI-2023”, 2023Workshop on Advances in Computational Intelligence, ACI 2023: CEURWorkshop Proceedings, 29 – 30 Dec. 2023, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. “An Evaluation and Comparison for Phishing Attack Detection using Machine Learning Approaches”, International Conference on Power Electronics & IoT Applications in Renewable Energy and its Control, 23 – 24 Feb. 2024.

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Pawan Verma et al., “PropFND: Propagation based Fake News Detection”, International Conference on Advances and Applications of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, 29 – 30 Oct. 2021.

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Pawan Verma et al., “Study and Detection of Fake News: P2C2 Based Machine Learning Approach”, 4th International Conference on Data Management, Analytics & Innovation, 17 - 19 Jan. 2020.

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Pawan Verma et al., “Credibility investigation for tweets and its users”, 3rd International Conference on Computing Methodologies and Communication, 27-29 Mar. 2019.

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Pawan Verma et al., “Location-wise Recommended System based on twitter data”, in the proceedings of International Conference on Advances and Soft Computing Applications in Design and Manufacturing, 04 - 06 Jun. 2018.

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Pawan Verma et al., “Opinion mining considering roman words using Jaccard similarity algorithm based on clustering”, 2017 8th International Conference on Computing, Communication and Networking Technologies, 03-05 Jul 2017.

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Pawan Verma et al., “J2EE Framework Perspective for Security Augmentation”, IEEE Explore and IEEE CS Digital Library, IEEE TENCON, 23-26 Jan. 2009.

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Pawan Verma et al., “Using Aspect Oriented Software Architecture for Enterprise Systems Development”, Paper published in the IEEE Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Digital Information Management, 05 - 08 Jul. 2010.

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Pawan Verma et al., “Security Enhancement of Remote Method Invocation”, National Conference on Recent Development in Computing and its Application, 1 - 3 Aug 2009.

Book Chapters:

  1. Pawan Verma et al.,  Authored book titled Quantum Searching and Optimization Algorithms: A Comprehensive Guide, CRC Press, published on 13 Nov 2026, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003536390.
  1. Pawan Verma et al., Machine learning and internet of things in tourism and hospitality: Opening new frontiers with old challenges with book titled Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Methods for Smart Internet of Things Systems and its Applications (Book Series: Computer Science, Technology and Applications), Nova Science Publisher, published on 29 July 2024, DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/MIKT6574.
  1. Pawan Verma et al., Federated query processing for data integration using semantic web technologies: A review with book titled Artificial Intelligence Using Federated Learning: Fundamentals, Challenges, and Applications, CRC Press Publisher, published on 30 Dec 2024, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003482000-14.

Patents (Published / Granted)

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Patent (no. 477244-001) with titled AI Enhanced Safe Space Headset registered on 16 Oct 2025.

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Patent (no. 401065-001) with titled Electric Unicycle Scooter registered on 30 Nov 2023.

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Patent (no. 537570) with titled A Wearable Health Monitoring Device for Pregnant Women registered on 02 Nov 2021.

Project

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Research project proposal accepted in Tokyo Polytechnic University, Joint- Usage/Research Collaboration under the topic of “AI-driven Solutions in Civil Infrastructure”. (On going on 30 Apr. 2025).

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Research project proposal submitted in DST: Indo-Japan Joint Research of amount Rs 6.82 Lacs. (Submitted on 12 Aug. 2025).

Awards & Achievements:

  • Appointed as Adjunct Research Faculty & Post Doctoral Supervisor at Lincoln University College, Malaysia (May 2026 – Present).
  • Pega Rules Process Commander (PRPC) BPM tool Certified System Architect 8.4 (CSA).
  • Successfully cleared the Talent Next certificate assessment organized by Wipro Technologies and recognized as WIPRO Certified Faculty for J2EE.
  • Appointed as Associate Editor for Cureus Journal of Computer Sciences published by Springer Nature (Mar 2024 - Jun 2025).