Dr. Dhruti Sharma is an Associate Professor at Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology (SCET), Surat, Gujarat, India. She earned her Doctorate in Computer Engineering from NIT Surat, focusing on a wide range of cryptographic technologies, including Identity-Based Encryption, Attribute-Based Encryption, Functional Encryption, Information Security, and Privacy, along with Blockchain-based protocols. Currently, she is delving into the applications of machine learning in cybersecurity.
At SCET, she leads the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science department. Her extensive career, spanning over two decades, combines teaching, research, and administrative duties. She has also been a visiting faculty member at NIT Surat, sharing her expertise in several academic areas. Dr. Sharma’s academic excellence has earned her numerous honors from NPTEL, including "NPTEL Domain Scholar – Programming,” "NPTEL Disciplined Star,” and "NPTEL Superstar," reflecting her dedication and outstanding contributions to education.