Profile
| Name : | Dr. Krishna Vaidya |
|---|---|
| Qualification: | BCA, PGDCA, MCA, Ph.D., NET Qualified |
| Designation: | Assistant Professor |
| Department: | MCA |
| Experience: | 11 Years |
| Email: | krishna.vaidya@scet.ac.in |
| Courses / Subject involved: | Database Management System & Relational Database Management System, Linux, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming, JAVA, Network Technology, Web Designing, Problem Solving using C |
Extra Duty
Research Projects
Patents/Copyrights
| 1 | Registered Design titled “Image Steganography Device” for secure data hiding using LSB and PVD techniques, designed to embed confidential text or image data within cover images while maintaining high imperceptibility and data-hiding capacity. Design No. 462612-001, registered with the Patent Office, Government of India, dated 21 October 2025. |
Books Published
| 1 | INTRODUCTION TO INCIDENT RESPONSE AND DIGITAL FORENSICS Authored the book “Introduction to Incident Response and Digital Forensics” for undergraduate students, covering fundamentals of incident response, the NIST framework, digital forensic techniques, malware analysis, reverse engineering, incident reporting, legal considerations, and practical forensic exercises. First Edition, 2025, published by Jump2Learn Publication. |
Research Publications
| International Journals | |
| 1 | Research paper titled “Current Internet of Things: A Modernity,” published in the International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), Vol. 11, Issue 5, ISSN: 2320-2882, published on 22 May 2023. The paper discusses the current developments and modern applications of Internet of Things (IoT) technology. |
| 2 | Research paper titled “Eight-Directional PVD and MLSB in Image Steganography,” published in the International Journal of All Research Education & Scientific Methods (IJRES), Vol. 10, Issue 2, p. 1073, ISSN: 2455-6211, published on 17 February 2022. The paper focuses on the application of Eight-Directional Pixel Value Differencing (PVD) and Modified Least Significant Bit (MLSB) techniques in image steganography for secure data hiding. |
| 3 | Research paper titled “An Analysis of Different Image Formats for Steganography,” published in the Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), Vol. 8, Issue 10, p. 299, ISSN: 2349-5162, published on 5 October 2021. The paper presents an analysis of different image formats used in steganography for secure data hiding. |
| International Conference | |
| 1 | Research paper titled “An Overview of the Domains of Cryptography, Steganography and Watermarking for Protected Data,” presented and published at the International Multidisciplinary Conference on Research (IMCR), Vol. 1, pp. 81–89, ISBN: 978-81-985609-8-8, 4–5 January 2025. The paper provides an overview of cryptography, steganography, and watermarking techniques for secure data protection. |
| 2 | Research paper titled “Pixel Value Differencing of Image Steganography in Substitution Technique: A Survey,” presented and published at the International Conference organized by the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, and published by Springer, 4–5 September 2020. The paper presents a survey of Pixel Value Differencing (PVD) techniques used in image steganography with a focus on substitution-based data hiding methods. |
| 3 | Research paper titled “Classification of Image Steganography in Substitution Technique,” presented and published at the International Conference organized by IIS University, Jaipur, and published by Springer, 17–19 January 2020. The paper focuses on the classification of image steganography techniques based on substitution methods for secure data hiding. |
| 4 | Research paper titled “Analyzing Desktop and Mobile Application for Text to Speech Conversation,” published at the International Conference organized by IIS University, Jaipur, and published by Springer, 17–19 January 2020. The paper focuses on the analysis of desktop and mobile applications for text-to-speech conversion and conversation. |
| 5 | Research paper titled “The Core Concept and Analytics Techniques,” presented and published at the conference organized by Academic Science in association with Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industries & Agriculture, Pune. Published in IJIACS, Vol. 7, Issue 2, pp. 32–35, ISSN: 2347-8616, February 2018. The paper focuses on the core concepts and analytical techniques related to data analytics. |
Expert Lectures Delivered
Achievements / Awards
| 1 | Qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) for Assistant Professor on 30th November 2020. |
Administrative Duties
Membership of Professional Bodies
Workshop / Seminar / STTP
| 1 | Participated in an Online Short Term Course on E-Content Development organized by UGC-HRD Centre & Gujarat University at the National level from 28th May 2020 to 3rd June 2020. |
| 2 | Participated in a Faculty Development Programme organized by MHRD, Government of India, and the University of Delhi at the National level from 8th to 14th June 2020. |
| 3 | Participated in a National-level Webinar on “New Normal in Academic Governance and Marketing” organized by SDJ International College, Surat, on 1st June 2020. |
| 4 | Participated in National-level JAVA Training organized by IIT Bombay on 13th August 2019. |
| 5 | Participated in a National-level Seminar on “Digital Image Processing & Computer Vision” organized by the Department of Computer Science, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU), on 1st and 2nd April 2019. |
| 6 | Participated in a National-level Seminar & Faculty Research Paper Contest organized by SEMCOM, Vallabh Vidyanagar, on 20th February 2018. |
| 7 | Participated in the State-level FEMICON-17 event organized by VNSGU BCA on 13th July 2017. |
| 8 | Participated in a State-level Faculty Development Programme organized by Shri Mahavir Vidyamandir Trust, Surat, on 21st August 2016. |
| 9 | Participated in a State-level Seminar on “MVC Framework with ASP.NET” organized by SRIMCA, Bardoli, Surat, on 12th January 2016. |
Participation in Other Activities
| 1 | Conducted the 14th National Cyber Olympiad for school students at Smt. L. P. Savani Vidhyabhavan (English Medium) on 1st November 2014. |
| 2 | Conducted the 13th National Cyber Olympiad for school students at Smt. L. P. Savani Vidhyabhavan (English Medium) on 1st November 2013. |
| 3 | Conducted the 12th National Cyber Olympiad for school students at Smt. L. P. Savani Vidhyabhavan (English Medium) on 1st November 2012. |
| 4 | Participated in a National-level Technical Festival (C/C++ Quiz) organized by C. K. Pithawala College of Engineering & Technology, Surat, from 25th to 26th March 2010. |
| 5 | Participated in a National-level Technical Festival and delivered a lecture on Software Engineering, organized by C. K. Pithawala College of Engineering & Technology, Surat, from 13th to 15th March 2009. |