Computer Science Engineering and Emerging Technologies

The year 2022 marks the 100th birth anniversary of Kathleen Hylda Valerie Booth, who wrote the first assembly languageand designed the assembler and auto code for the first computer systems at Birkbeck College, University of London.She helped design three different machines including the ARC (Automatic Relay Calculator), SEC (Simple ElectronicComputer), and APE(X). School of Computer Science and Engineering, under the aegis of Lovely Professional University,pays homage to this great programmer of all times by hosting “BOOTH100”—6th International Conference on ComputingSciences.

Dr. Rajeev Sobti is a distinguished academic and administrative leader who currently serves as the Head of the School of Computer Science & Engineering at Lovely Professional University, India. With over two decades of experience in both academia and industry, Dr. Sobti has made significant contributions to the field of computer science. His expertise primarily lies in Network Security and System Architecture, and he has a keen interest in areas such as Cryptography, Cryptanalysis of Hash Functions, and Performance Analysis. Dr. Sobti’s impressive research portfolio includes numerous published research papers in reputed journals and conferences. He has also authored and reviewed various chapters in refereed books, showcasing his profound knowledge and scholarly contributions. Notably, his work on the RKC mode of operation had earned recognition as one of the thirteen recommended algorithms for authenticated encryption mode by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Security Division of the US Department of Commerce.In addition to his research achievements, Dr. Rajeev Sobti is known for his dedication to education and student engagement.Over the past five years, he has conducted more than 100 counselling sessions, interacting with more than 10,000 studentsacross India. His commitment to fostering academic growth extends to his role as a resource person in various facultydevelopment and training programs.Dr. Sobti’s commitment to continuous learning is evident through his participation in approximately 20 relevant trainingprograms and his memberships in several engineering and research societies and institutions. His expertise is also soughtafter on a global scale, as he has served on review boards for various journals and conferences both in India and abroad. Healso holds several prestigious certifications in the field of computer science and network security, including:GIAC Forensic Analyst (GFACT)GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)Furthermore, Dr. Rajeev Sobti’s mentorship has been instrumental in guiding the academic journeys of aspiring scholars.Under his supervision, two scholars have successfully defended their final viva and completed their doctorate, a testamentto his guidance and commitment to nurturing future researchers.These certifications further underscore his expertise and commitment to the field, solidifying his position as a leadingfigure in the realm of computer science and network security in India and beyond.Dr. Rachit Garg is working as a COS (Coordinator of The School) of School of Computer Science and Engineering, Lovely Professional, Punjab, India. LPU is a young university having 30,000+ young minds in emerging areas of Science and Technology in a single campus. The university campus exhibits a rich diversity as the academic staff and studentsfrom all 29 states of India and more than 30 countries of the world. He has 22+ years of teaching and administrative experience as Dir