, with over two decades of experience in defence and strategic affairs, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Security Studies, Central University of Gujarat. He previously taught at Central University of Jammu, and served as an Officer on Special Duty at National Technical Research Organisation. He was a researcher at MP-IDSA, contributing to the Centre for Net Assessment and the Centre for Terrorism and Internal Security. His expertise includes cyberwarfare, national security, strategic thoughts, and military affairs.

is Professor and Dean at the School of National Security Studies, Central University of Gujarat. With over 20 years of experience in security and strategic affairs, he has served in research institutions like the Institute for Conflict Management, MP-IDSA, and the Government of India. His research focuses on international relations, national security, South Asian politics, internal security, terrorism, insurgency, and border management.