Dr Kuntal Patel is currently working as an Assistant Professor at School of Engineering and Applied Science, Ahmedabad University. He is a certified Cyber Security Professional. He has published more than 25 research papers at peer-reviewed Journals and Conferences. He is actively involved in Google, ACM-India and Govt. of Gujarat supported Activity Based Learning Project called CS-Pathshala. He is an editorial board member of Computer Science textbook of Gujarat State Education Board and contributes to GSEB’s 10th standard CS textbook content and reviews those of 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th standards. He is also a member of the Computer Science editorial team of National Institute of Open Schooling, Regional Center Gandhinagar. He is the professional member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and a lifetime member of CSI and ISTE.

Broad area of research
•    Information Security, Cyber Security, IT Tools for Enhancing Teaching Learning Processes

Areas of expertise and interest 
•    Data and Information Security
•    Cyber Security, Computer Network and Google Analytics
•    Computer Programming Foundations
•    Google Apps for Enhancing Teaching Learning Process

Projects completed
Project Title: Implementation of Recently Introduced Cryptographic algorithms for Data Security (2018)
•    Scope and objectives: The value of digital data stored on information system is growing significantly. Any networked based applications are susceptible to attacks. This research explains how some of the cryptographic mechanisms can be useful to enhance data security in the information systems. Main objective of the research is to analyses performance of well-known symmetric key cryptographic algorithms for providing security to critical information of the systems.
•    Research outcomes: Experimental results and analytical graphical reports of this research make clear which algorithm is more suitable for small and large text data files. Proposed result is useful to enhance the performance and security of data stored on network based applications like Online Quiz and Question Paper Generation. Research output is published as journal article “Performance analysis of AES, DES and Blowfish cryptographic algorithms on small and large data files”. Read more at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs41870-018-0271-4

Project Title: Designing Examination System for Divyangs - visually impaired people (2017)

•    Name of other project members: Dr. Mukesh Patel (Physiotherapist, Deaf Mute Society, Ahmedabad)

•    Scope and objectives: To design examination system software for visually impaired people with controlled access to specified people.

Under Graduate Research Project
Project Title: Analysis of Cyber Safety Awareness amongst Netizens of Ahmedabad University (2017)
•    Name of other project members: Prof. Bipin Mehta, Yash Mehta( B. Tech. ICT), Ankit Sharma (B. Com.)
•    Scope and objectives: The main objective of this research was to assess the cyber safety awareness of the respondents. Literature review was performed to identify parameters which reflect the Cyber Security awareness. A questionnaire based on such fundamentals of Cyber security was designed to record the responses of the students of Ahmedabad University. A survey was conducted using online Google Apps.
 

Books Publications

• Computer Studies - Standard 10, Gujarat State Board of Textbooks, Govt. of Gujarat (2014) [Read more]
• 2 Books Translated, 1 Book Chapter published

Journal Publications

• Kuntal Patel, “Performance analysis of AES, DES and Blowfish cryptographic algorithms on small and large data files”, International Journal of Information Technology (2019), Springer Singapore, https://doi.org/10.1007/s41870-018-0271-4 [Read more]
• Khimani Bansi, Kuntal Patel. "A novel model for security and data access for jointly accessing the cloud service." BIJIT - BVICAM’s International Journal of Information Technology 7, no. 1 (2015): 841-844. [Read more]
• Khimani Bansi, Kuntal Patel. “Analysis of Cloud Computing Issues and a Novel Model for Data Security in Cloud Computing” International Journal of Computer Engineering and Applications (IJCEA). Volume VIII, Issue III, pp. 36-44, December 2014. [Read more]
• Mansi Joshi, Kuntal Patel. “Enhanced Mechanism for Online Banking System through Cyber Crime Investigation”. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation by RSIS International. Volume I, Issue VII, November 2014. [Read more]
• Kuntal Patel, Parimal Patel, “Phishing in Mobile Devices: Survey and Prevention Mechanism”. International Journal of Scientific Research (IJSR). Volume: 2, Issue No.: 3, pp. 86-88, March 2013. [Read more] 
• Kuntal Patel, Nirbhay Mehta, “Issues And Challenges In Electronic Waste”. International Journal of Research in Computer Application and Management (IJRCM). Volume: 2, Issue No.: 3, pp. 113-115 March 2012. [Read more]

Publications in Conference Proceedings

• Devendrasinh Vashi, H B Bhadka, Kuntal Patel, Sanjay Garg, “An Efficient Hybrid Approach of Attribute Based Encryption for Privacy Preserving Through Horizontally Partitioned Data”, Science Direct Procedia Computer Science, 2020, Volume 167, pp. 2437–2444 [Read more]
• Khimani Bansi, Kuntal Patel. "Implementing Cloud-Based Approach to Maintain Household Routine Transactions."In Proceedings of International Conference on Information, Communication and Computing Technology, 2017, pp.17-25. [Read more]
• Kuntal Patel, Khimani Bansi. "Analysis of Authentication Techniques Adopted by End Users in Real-Life Cloud Implementation." In Proceedings of International Conference on ICT for Sustainable Development, pp. 99-107. Springer, Singapore, 2016. [Read more]
• Kuntal Patel, Aniruddhsinh Parmar. "Critical Study and Analysis of Cyber Law Awareness Among the Netizens." In Proceedings of International Conference on ICT for Sustainable Development, pp. 325-334. Springer, Singapore, 2016. [Read more]
• Kuntal Patel. Decision Support System Based E-Commerce Model and It's Functioning. In IEEE International Conference on Management of Innovation and Technology (Vol. 1, pp. 513-517). DOI: 10.1109/ICMIT.2006.262234. [Read more]
• Kuntal Patel, Devendra Vashi. “Privacy Preserving Data Mining Technique: A Review” In Proceedings of International Conference on Emerging Trends in Scientific Research(ICETSR-2015). ISBN 978-2-642-24819-9.
• Devendra Vashi, Harshad Bhadka, Kuntal Patel. “Challenges & Opportunities in Privacy Preserving Data Mining for Healthcare Dataset”. In Proceedings of International Conference on Research and Innovations In Science, Engineering & Technology 2017.

Monsoon 2019-20 Semester

• Data Science
• Fundamentals of Computer Programming
• Object-Oriented Programming Lab
• Seminar and Professional Skills Development

Winter 2018-19 Semester

• Advanced Networking and Network Management
• Object-Oriented Programming Lab
• Software Project Development
• Monsoon 2018-19 Semester
• Introduction to Computer Programming
• Technical Writing and Communication Skills
• Seminar and Professional Skills Development

Winter 2017-18 Semester

• Cyber Security
• Advanced Networking and Network Management
• Software Project Development

Association with Professional Bodies

• Professional Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Professional Member, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
• Life Time Member, Computer Society of India (CSI)
• Life Time Member, Indian Society of Technical Education (ISTE)
• Senior Member, International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT), Singapore

Editorial Board Member

• Member, Computer Science, Gujarat State Textbooks Board (GSEB), Govt. of Gujarat, 2006 onwards
• Member, Computer Subject, National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), Gandhinagar Center, MHRD, Govt. of India, 2014 onwards
• CSPathshala – ACM India and Google Sponsored Gujarat State Pilot Project

• Received 2 Gold Medals - Sardar Patel University Gold Medal in B.Sc.
• Editorial Board Member of Computer Science Text Book of Gujarat Board, Govt. of Gujarat. (Writer for Standard 10th Computer Studies Textbook) 
• Computer Science - Team Leader, Gujarat State, National Institute of Open Schooling, Regional Center Gandhinagar, MHRD, Govt. of India. 
• Delivered expert talks on Gyanvani FM Radio channel (Live phone-in programme).