Prof. Sandeep Kumar Shukla is a distinguished professor at IIT Kanpur's Computer Science and Engineering department, where he has also served as department head and Poonam & Prabhu Goel Chair Professor. As a joint director of the C3i Centre and the National Blockchain Project, he plays a pivotal role in advancing cyber security and Blockchain Technology in India. With a career spanning roles at Intel, University of California, and Virginia Tech, he has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Presidential Early Career Award. Prof. Shukla's research focuses on cyber security, resilient system design, and critical infrastructure protection, and he has published over 300 peer-reviewed works.