Dr.Saliha Bathool

Associate professor, IEC specialist, Cyber Security, AIML Researcher, Reviewer, Postdoc fellow, Scientist.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About

I am a passionate academician, researcher, and innovation-driven professional with a PhD in Computer Science & Engineering, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cryptography, and Network Security. My journey spans academia, government research, and real-world implementation. I have had the privilege of serving as Scientist-C at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and worked as an IEC Specialist at the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB), contributed to impactful national initiatives including PMAY, TN STEP Survey, Light House Projects (LHP), and ANGIKAAR. My core interests lie in building AI-driven, secure, and privacy-preserving systems, especially for healthcare and smart governance. My research and innovation focus on: • Privacy-Preserving AI • Secure Medical Diagnosis Systems • AI/ML Applications in Real-World Decision Making • Network Security & Cryptography • Data Science for Social Impact I am honored to have received: Best Academic Excellence in Data Science – Institution of Engineers Best SLTC Specialist – MOHUA A proud moment in my professional journey was when a strategic contribution I was part of received recognition from the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India through a direct retweet. I actively engage in global academic collaboration and was part of the COIL project with University of Brunei Darussalam, promoting cross-border learning and research exchange. As an educator and mentor, I am deeply committed to enabling Digital Transformation in Research by guiding scholars and faculty in adopting smart tools, AI-powered workflows, and innovative methodologies. I believe technology becomes truly meaningful when it creates secure, ethical, and inclusive impact.

Experience

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship at SR University
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Associate Professor at Alliance University
    Jul 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Assistant Professor at Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation - University
    Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 · 6 mos

  • Assistant Professor at Woxsen University
    Jul 2023 - Dec 2023 · 6 mos

  • Head of Data Science at Madras Institute Of Engineering Technology
    Nov 2022 - Jan 2023 · 3 mos