Dr. Om Pal received B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra, MBA(Operation & Management) from IGNOU, MS (Research) in field of Cryptography from IIT Bombay, PG Diploma in Cyber Law, Cyber Crime Investigation and Digital Forensics from National Law Institute University, Bhopal and Ph.D. in field of Cyber Security from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. He has more than 21 years of Academic & Research experience in various areas of Computer Science. He is a Co-founder & CEO of SafeQbit Technologies Pvt Ltd.
He is an Associate Professor in Department of Computer Science, University of Delhi (DU), Delhi. Presently executing one R&D project on Quantum communication at SafeQbit funded by National Quantum Mission, DST, Govt of India and two R&D projects at DU funded by MeitY Govt of India. In his coordination, University of Delhi has signed MoUs with two prestigious national Institutions and one International University. Previously he worked as a Scientist at Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. At MeitY, he evolved and worked on research projects of national interest in various areas including Cryptography, Cyber Security, Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill 2022, National Strategy on Blockchain, Post-Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Computing, Cyber Law etc. and drafting of R&D policies. Prior to this, he worked at Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) as a Sr. Technical Officer and as an IT Resource Person in National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC).
He has published many research articles in International Journals and International Conferences of repute. He has two Indian patents on Conditional Access Systems and Cryptographic Systems. He is a certified ethical hacker. He is also an AICTE & C-DAC certified 'Master Trainer' in field of High-Performance Computing. He is also a Nodal Officer of University of Delhi for PhD scheme of MeitY. He is a member Convener in Bureau of Indian Standards, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India for Review of ISO Standard 16340 & 20415. He is a member in AICTE for research proposals screening & evaluation committee.
He has published books: 1. Research Methodology - Integrating Generative AI in Contemporary Research Practices published by FeelFirst Publishing 2. Consensus: Fuelling Blockchain Innovation and DApp Expansion published by Elsevier 3. Unleashing the Potentials of Blockchain Technology for Healthcare Industries by Elsevier 4. Intelligent Cyber Security for Modern Networks published by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group). He has also served as a Guest Editor for International Journals. He has been nominated in the board of reviewers of various peer-reviewed and refereed Journals.
He has supervised many Master's students and PhD Research Scholars. He has delivered more than 50 invited talks in FDPs and International Conferences. His area of interest includes Cryptography, Information Security, Cyber Security, Post-Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Computing, Blockchain Technology, High Performance Computing, Algorithms Analysis and Design, Cyber Law, Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security, Operation Research and Mathematics.