Dr. Ragesh G K, Associate Dean- Industry Relations and Funding at the Indian Institute of InformationTechnology Kottayam (IIIT Kottayam), an institute of national importance, Ministry of Education,Government of India located in Kottayam, Kerala, India. With a Ph.D. in Information and CommunicationEngineering, Dr. Ragesh specializes in various domains including Cryptography, Cloud Computing,Internet of Things (IoT), and Wireless Networks. His academic journey includes notable achievements such as receiving prestigious grants and awards like the UK India Future Networks Initiative Funding Grant, UKIERI-MIETY Grant, DST-DAAD Grant, IGSTC SING Grant British Council’s Going GlobalPartnership Programme Exploratory Grant and many other funding grants from various Govt. agenciesfrom India. Additionally, he has been recognized as a Senior Member of IEEE and holding several seniorpositions in IEEE Kerala Section. Dr. Ragesh has contributed significantly to research and academiathrough his publications in reputable journals and presentations at international conferences. He has also been actively involved in mentoring students, guiding doctoral candidates, and organizing various academic events and workshops. With a diverse portfolio spanning from research publications to patents and funded projects, Dr. Ragesh's expertise lies in pioneering advancements in the realms of information technology, particularly in areas related to cybersecurity, healthcare management, and emerging technologies like 5G and IoT.