Dr. Aparna Kumari, associated with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Nirma University, has over 17 years of teaching and research experience in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Smart Grids, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, Electric Vehicles, IoT, and Cybersecurity. She has authored more than 73 publications, including papers in SCI-indexed journals and IEEE ComSoc-sponsored international conferences. As per Google Scholar, she has a total citation of 4324 with an H-index of 30. Recognized among the top 2% of scientists globally by Stanford University since 2021, she also received the prestigious Shri Pralhad P. Chhabria Award (Runner-Up, Best Woman Professional – Early Career, 2023) from Hope Foundation and Research Centre, Pune, IEEE India Council, WiE Affinity Group, IEEE Pune Section. She is the recipient of EARG Awards-2024 under the category of ”EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT”-2024 from MathTech Thinking Foundation, Fazilka, Punjab, India. Her research has appeared in leading journals like IEEE Internet of Things Journal, IEEE Network, and Computer Communications. She has edited several books with reputed publishers like Elsevier, Springer, etc. She actively serves as an associate editor, editor for reputed journals, and as a committee member, session chair, and organizing chair for international conferences, contributing significantly to the global research community. Her work continues to bridge cutting-edge technologies with sustainable and secure solutions for future energy and mobility systems.