About
Dr. Bal Krishna Saraswat is a dedicated academician, researcher, and administrator with more than 19 years of professional experience, comprising 14 years in higher education and 5 years in the telecommunications industry. He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Sharda University, Greater Noida, where he actively contributes to teaching, research, curriculum development, institutional administration, and accreditation activities. He is also pursuing Post-Doctoral Research in Computer Science and Engineering at Kuala Lumpur University of Science & Technology, Malaysia.
Dr. Saraswat earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, with research focused on the formal specification and verification of distributed checkpointing algorithms using Event-B. He also holds an M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, an MBA in Marketing with Finance, and a B.Tech. in Information Technology, providing him with a unique blend of technical expertise and managerial competence.
His teaching portfolio includes a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Computer Networks, Mobile Computing, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Programming, and Distributed Systems. He strongly believes in Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and adopts innovative pedagogical approaches that emphasize experiential learning, project-based education, industry interaction, and research-oriented teaching. Over the years, he has mentored numerous student projects, guided research activities, and inspired students to participate in innovation, entrepreneurship, and technical competitions.
Apart from his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Saraswat has held several important academic and administrative positions. He has served as Department Timetable Coordinator, ERP Coordinator, Research Coordinator, Examination Coordinator, Placement Coordinator, Major Project Coordinator, and an active member of NAAC and NBA accreditation teams. His contributions have been instrumental in academic planning, quality assurance, curriculum development, institutional governance, and successful accreditation processes. He has also organized and coordinated numerous national and international conferences, workshops, faculty development programs, hackathons, seminars, and technical events, demonstrating his leadership and organizational capabilities.
An active researcher, Dr. Saraswat has authored numerous research papers published in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, IEEE conferences, Springer proceedings, and other reputed international publications. His research interests encompass Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things, Cyber Security, Distributed Systems, Formal Methods, Computer Networks, and Software Engineering. He has also published the textbook "Object Oriented Software Engineering" and has contributed to several Indian and international patents related to Artificial Intelligence, IoT, cybersecurity, healthcare technologies, and smart systems. Additionally, he serves as an editorial board member, reviewer, and session chair for various international journals and conferences, contributing to the advancement of scholarly research.
Before joining academia, Dr. Saraswat gained valuable industry experience with Bharti Airtel Limited, where he worked in sales, marketing, product management, and channel operations. This industrial exposure enables him to integrate practical insights with academic knowledge, preparing students for industry challenges and enhancing their employability.
Dr. Saraswat's contributions have been recognized through several prestigious awards, including the Best Teacher Award from SRM Institute of Science & Technology, the Certificate of Appreciation from Sharda University for his exceptional contributions as Timetable and ERP Coordinator, and the Super Heroes Award from Bharti Airtel for outstanding professional performance. With a strong commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, institutional development, and student success, Dr. Bal Krishna Saraswat continues to make meaningful contributions to higher education and interdisciplinary research while fostering innovation, leadership, and lifelong learning.