Updated CV

Author: ramagururadhakrishnan

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 Education
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-* **Sep, 2021 - Sep, 2025: Doctoral Research**
-  * TIFAC-CORE in Cyber Security, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
-  * CGPA: 9.69/10
-  * Area: Formal Verification of Smart Contracts in Blockchain Technology
-  * Thesis Advisor: Prof. M. Sethumadhavan
-  * Thesis Co-Advisor: Dr. K.V. Lakshmy
+* **Sep 2021 - Aug 2026: Doctoral Research**
+  * TIFAC-CORE in Cyber Security, [Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham](https://www.amrita.edu/), Coimbatore
+  * **CGPA:** 9.75/10
+  * **Status:** Course Work Completed
+  * **Area:** Formal Specification and Verification of Blockchain Smart Contracts
+  * **Thesis Advisor:** [Prof. M. Sethumadhavan](https://www.amrita.edu/faculty/m-sethu/)
+  * **Thesis Co-Advisor:** [Dr. K.V. Lakshmy](https://www.amrita.edu/faculty/kv-lakshmy)
 
-* _**Jul, 2017 - May, 2019: M.Tech in Cyber Security**_
-  * TIFAC-CORE in Cyber Security, School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
-  * CGPA: 8.61/10
-  * Thesis Advisor: Dr. M. Sindhu and Dr. K.V. Lakshmy
-  * Thesis: [Blockchain for the Internet of Vehicles](https://github.com/Amrita-TIFAC-Cyber-Blockchain/Blockchain-for-the-Internet-of-Vehicles)
-  * Responsibilities:
-    * 2017 - 2019 : Student Coordinator, Cyber Security
+* _**Jul 2017 - May 2019: M.Tech in Cyber Security**_
+  * TIFAC-CORE in Cyber Security, School of Engineering, [Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham](https://www.amrita.edu/), Coimbatore
+  * **CGPA:** 8.61/10
+  * **Thesis Advisor:** Dr. M. Sindhu and Dr. K.V. Lakshmy
+  * **Thesis:** [Blockchain for the Internet of Vehicles](https://github.com/Amrita-TIFAC-Cyber-Blockchain/Blockchain-for-the-Internet-of-Vehicles)
+  * **Responsibilities:**
+    * 2017 - 2019: Student Coordinator, Cyber Security
     * 2018 : Co-Head, Anokha TechFest
 
-* _**Aug, 2007 - Apr, 2011: B.Tech in Information Technology**_
-  * Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore
-  * CGPA: 8.70/10
-  * Project Advisor: Ms. N. Suganthi
-  * Project: [An Efficient Key Management in Mobile AdHoc Network (MANET) using Mobile Agents](https://github.com/Kumaraguru-College-of-Tech/An-Efficient-Key-Management-in-MANET-using-Mobile-Agents)
-    * Team Member: Mr. Vignesh GM
-  * Responsibilities:
-    * 2007 - 2011 : Student Coordinator, Dept of IT
-    * 2010 - 2011 : Editor, Nature Club Newsletter
-    * 2009 - 2010 : Secretary, Computer Society of India, KCT Students Chapter
-    * 2009 - 2010 : Student Coordinator, Nature Club
+* _**Aug 2007 - Apr 2011: B.Tech in Information Technology**_
+  * [Kumaraguru College of Technology](https://www.kct.ac.in/), Coimbatore
+  * **CGPA:** 8.70/10
+  * **Project Advisor:** Ms. N. Suganthi
+  * **Project:** [An Efficient Key Management in Mobile AdHoc Network (MANET) using Mobile Agents](https://github.com/Kumaraguru-College-of-Tech/An-Efficient-Key-Management-in-MANET-using-Mobile-Agents)
+    * **Team Member:** Mr. Vignesh GM
+  * **Responsibilities:**
+    * 2007 - 2011: Student Coordinator, Dept of IT
+    * 2010 - 2011: Editor, Nature Club Newsletter
+    * 2009 - 2010: Secretary, Computer Society of India, KCT Students Chapter
+    * 2009 - 2010: Student Coordinator, Nature Club
 
- * _**Jun, 2006 - Mar, 2007: Higher Secondary - Computer Science Group**_
+ * _**Jun 2006 - Mar 2007: Higher Secondary - Computer Science Group**_
     * San Jose Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Mettupalayam 
-    * Percentage: 91.75%
-    * Responsibilities:
-      * 2005 - 2006 : House Captain, Daffodils
-      * 2005 - 2006 : President - San Jose Consumer Club
+    * **Percentage:** 91.75%
+    * **Responsibilities:**
+      * 2005 - 2006: House Captain, Daffodils
+      * 2005 - 2006: President - San Jose Consumer Club
 
- * _**Jun, 1995 - Mar, 2007: Secondary**_
+ * _**Jun 1995 - Mar 2007: Secondary**_
     * San Jose Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Mettupalayam 
-    * Percentage: 83.73%
-    * Responsibilities:
-      * 2003 - 2004 : House Captain, Bluebells     
+    * **Percentage:** 83.73%
+    * **Responsibilities:**
+      * 2003 - 2004: House Captain, Bluebells       
 
 Teaching Work Experience
 ======
-* **Jun, 2023 - Present: Assistant Professor (Senior Grade)**
-  * TIFAC-CORE in Cyber Security, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
-  * Supervisor: Prof. M. Sethumadhavan
+* **Jun 2023 - Present: Assistant Professor (Senior Grade)**
+  * TIFAC-CORE in Cyber Security, [Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham](https://www.amrita.edu/), Coimbatore
+  * **Supervisor:** [Prof. M. Sethumadhavan](https://www.amrita.edu/faculty/m-sethu/)
 
-* **Sep, 2021 - May, 2023: Assistant Professor**
-  * TIFAC-CORE in Cyber Security, School of Engineering/Computing, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
-  * Supervisor: Prof. M. Sethumadhavan
+* **Sep 2021 - May 2023: Assistant Professor**
+  * TIFAC-CORE in Cyber Security, School of Engineering/Computing, [Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham](https://www.amrita.edu/), Coimbatore
+  * **Supervisor:** [Prof. M. Sethumadhavan](https://www.amrita.edu/faculty/m-sethu/)
 
 * **Non-Academic Responsibilities:**
+    * Dec 2024 - Present: Core Team Member - Institute Innovation Council (IIC)
+    * Sept 2024 - Present: Dept. ICPC Coordinator 
+    * Mar 2024 - Present: Faculty Advisor - [Hyperledger India Chapter Student Society (HICSS) Chapter Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham](https://github.com/HICSS-Amrita)
+    * Nov 2023 - Present: Mentor - Anokha: TechFair & Exhibitions
     * Oct 2023 - Present: Faculty Advisor - [Amrita - Model United Nations (MUN) Society (A-MUNSO)]()
     * Jun 2023 - Present: Faculty Advisor - [Amrita Toastmasters Club (ATC)]()
-    * Feb, 2023 - Present : Mentor - Anokha: Web, Multimedia and Documentation Team
-    * Nov, 2022 - Present : Founder and Mentor - [KOLECT ](https://github.com/KOLECT-Amrita)
-    * Sep, 2022 - Present : Class Advisor - 22CYS B.Tech
-    * Sep, 2022 - Present : Faculty Advisor - [WiCyS Amrita Student Chapter](https://github.com/WiCyS-Amrita)
-    * Apr, 2022 - Present : Faculty Mentor - [CybeReach](https://github.com/CybeReach)
-    * Apr, 2022 - Present : Faculty Coordinator - [Kerala Blockchain Academy Innovation Club](https://b-rig.github.io/Kerala-Blockchain-Academy-Innovation-Club/)
-    * Mar, 2022 - Present : Founder and Mentor - [Blockchain-Research Interest Group](https://github.com/B-RIG)
-    * 2022, 2023 : Department Election Coordinator
-    * 2022, 2023 : Gokulashtami Coordinator
+    * Feb 2023 - Present: Mentor - Anokha: Web, Multimedia, and Documentation (WMD)
+    * 2023, 2024: Mentor - Cyber Awareness Month (CAM)
+    * Nov 2022 - Present: Founder and Mentor - [KOLECT ](https://github.com/KOLECT-Amrita)
+    * Sep 2022 - Present: Class Advisor - [22CYS B.Tech](https://github.com/re-bin-d-22ucys)
+    * Sep 2022 - Present: Faculty Advisor - [WiCyS Amrita Student Chapter](https://github.com/WiCyS-Amrita)
+    * Apr 2022 - Present: Faculty Mentor - [CybeReach](https://github.com/CybeReach)
+    * Apr 2022 - Present: Faculty Coordinator - [Kerala Blockchain Academy Innovation Club](https://b-rig.github.io/Kerala-Blockchain-Academy-Innovation-Club/)
+    * Mar 2022 - Present: Founder and Mentor - [Blockchain-Research Interest Group](https://github.com/B-RIG)
+    * 2022 - Present: ICPC Coach
+    * 2022, 2023, 2024 : Gokulashtami Overall Coordinator
+    * 2022, 2023: Department Election Coordinator
 
 Research Work Experience
 ======
-* **Oct, 2018 - Present : Founder & Lead Researcher**
+* **Oct 2018 - Present: Founder & Lead Researcher**
   * [நம்Chain® Open Initiative Research Lab, Coimbatore](https://github.com/NamChain-Open-Initiative-Research-Lab)
   * Duties included: R&D on Cyber Security, Cyber Awareness, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
 
-* _**Jan, 2020 - Sep, 2021: Research Associate**_
+* _**Jan 2020 - Sep 2021: Research Associate**_
   * TIFAC-CORE in Cyber Security, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
   * Duties included: R&D on Blockchain Technology & Cryptocurrency
   * Supervisor: Prof. M. Sethumadhavan
 
 Industry Work Experience
 ======
-* _**Jul, 2019 - Dec, 2020: Lead Blockchain Engineer**_
+* _**Jul 2019 - Dec 2020: Lead Blockchain Engineer**_
   * Ensurity Technologies, Hyderabad
   * Duties included: R&D on Blockchain Technology & Cryptocurrency
   * Supervisor: Mr. Chakradhar Kommera Reddy
 
-* _**May, 2016 - Aug, 2016: Senior Software Engineer**_
+* _**May 2016 - Aug 2016: Senior Software Engineer**_
   * Global Edge Solutions Ltd (deputed at Harman International), Bengaluru
   * Duties included: System Testing of Automotive Infotainment Units
   * Supervisor: Ms. Greeshma Kumari
 
-* _**Jul, 2011 - Dec, 2015: Senior Software Engineer (Joined as Associate Software Engineer)**_
+* _**Jul 2011 - Dec 2015: Senior Software Engineer (Joined as Associate Software Engineer)**_
   * Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Private Ltd, Coimbatore
   * Duties included: System Testing of Automotive Infotainment Units
-  * Supervisor(s)
+  * **Supervisor(s)**
     * Mr. Senthil G
     * Mr. Viswanath R
     * Mr. Kilikannan S
     * Mr. Sudarshana Balanuja K S
     * Ms. Anjana R
     * Ms. Kavitha R
     * Mr. Jagadeesan D
-  * Additional Responsibilities
+  * **Additional Responsibilities**
     * Dept. Level Training Coordinator
     * Dept. Level Asset Coordinator
     * Dept. Level CSR Coordinator
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 Honors & Awards
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-* Oct, 2020 - **Young Researcher Award 2020** by Institute of Scholars (InSc)
-* Oct, 2015 - **Winner of Bosch Global Ideation Competition - InnoTrip (Sharing Theme)** by Robert Bosch GmBH
-* Mar, 2011 - **Best Outgoing Student 2010-11** by Department of Information Technology, Kumaraguru College of Technology
-* Feb, 2011 - **Cameron Best Outgoing Student Award** by Cameron & Kumaraguru College of Technology 
+* Apr 2025 - **Chancellor’s Publication Excellence Award** and **Chancellor’s Award for Extramural Grant** by AIRA Awards - Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
+* Oct 2020 - **Young Researcher Award 2020** by Institute of Scholars (InSc)
+* Oct 2015 - **Winner of Bosch Global Ideation Competition - InnoTrip (Sharing Theme)** by Robert Bosch GmBH
+* Mar 2011 - **Best Outgoing Student 2010-11** by Department of Information Technology, Kumaraguru College of Technology
+* Feb 2011 - **Cameron Best Outgoing Student Award** by Cameron & Kumaraguru College of Technology
 
 Publications
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