Richa Kumari

Dedicated and accomplished academician with a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from MNIT Jaipur. Her research expertise lies in D2D communication, federated learning, and resource allocation in B5G networks, with a strong focus on machine learning and distributed ledger technologies. She has a strong track record of publications and has qualified both the GATE and NET exams for assistant professor roles. Passionate about fostering academic excellence, she is dedicated to bridging theoretical advancements with practical applications in emerging areas of wireless networking and AI. 

Ms. Richa Kumari has recently joined the faculty at UPES Uttarakhand as an Assistant Professor Prior to this, she served as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the DST Rajasthan-funded project at Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur,  She also gained teaching experience as a Guest Faculty at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Kota, and the Government Women Engineering College (GWEC), Ajmer. Additionally, she worked as a Teaching Assistant at MNIT Jaipur, further strengthening her expertise in academia and research. She actively contributed as a reviewer for various conferences, providing insights and feedback to improve the quality of research presentations and publications.

Ms. Richa Kumari's research focuses on developing efficient D2D communication and resource allocation strategies in B5G networks using machine learning and optimization techniques. Her work explores innovative approaches in federated learning, privacy-preserving AI models, and distributed ledger technologies (DLT) to enhance security and scalability in wireless networks. Looking ahead, Ms. Kumari aims to expand her research into emerging areas such as intelligent network resource optimization, device-centric self-organizing approaches, and secure decentralized communication frameworks for next generation network, bridging the gap between theoretical advancements and real-world applications. 

Ms. Richa Kumari believes that effective teaching extends beyond delivering knowledge, it involves fostering critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and practical application of concepts. She adopts a student-centric approach, integrating hands-on learning, and real-world problem-solving to bridge the gap between theory and practice. She incorporates modern tools such as Python, MATLAB, Jupyter Notebooks, Google Colab, and VS Code to equip students with industry-relevant technical skills. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that education is a transformative process, and her goal is to empower students to become innovative, ethical, and competent professionals who contribute meaningfully to technology and society. 

Ms. Richa Kumari has taught a range of courses, including:

• Python Programming: Core programming concepts, data handling, and real-world applications using Django and Tkinter for web and GUI-based development.
• Advanced Data Structure Algorithm: In-depth study of data structures like trees, graphs, heaps, red-black trees, AVL trees, hashing, and dynamic programming.
• Data Communication & Networking: OSI/TCP-IP models, routing, protocols, and network simulations.
• Computer Network Security: Cryptography, secure communication, and threat mitigation. 

1. Published impactful research in Peer-to-Peer Networking and Applications, focusing on efficient cluster-based device discovery mechanism for D2D communication in B5G networks 2024.
2. Presented research on Private Federated Learning for D2D resource allocation in 6G communication at the Advanced Information Networking and Applications (AINA-2024).
3. Presented research on lightweight distributed ledger technology and consensus algorithms for D2D communication at the 4th International Conference on Advanced Network Technologies and Intelligent Computing (ANTIC-2024).
4. Presented research on self-organized mobility-aware device discovery for ultra-dense D2D communication networks at the IEEE International Conference on Advanced Networks and Telecommunications Systems (ANTS-2022).
5. Delivered insights on a silver-coated scheme for detection and prevention against vampire attacks in wireless sensor networks at Optical and Wireless Technologies 2018.
6. Presented a comprehensive literature survey on vampire attack detection and prevention techniques, presented at Advances in Computer and Computational Sciences 2017.

richa.kumari@ddn.upes.ac.in