Dr. Ankur Nahar is an Assistant Professor at Plaksha University, Mohali, with research interests in Intelligent Transportation Systems, Software-Defined Networking, Internet of Vehicles, edge computing, blockchain-enabled trust, and secure networked systems.

Dr. Nahar earned his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, where he was mentored by Dr. Debasis Das from IIT Jodhpur and Prof. Sajal K. Das from Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA. His research focuses on the design and optimization of scalable, secure, and intelligent network architectures spanning Software-Defined Networking, 5G/6G core systems, and Internet routing, including BGP. He aims to develop adaptive control-plane mechanisms, efficient resource allocation mechanisms, congestion-aware routing strategies, and low-latency data delivery frameworks for heterogeneous and dynamic network environments.

His broader research objective is to advance programmable, resilient, and self-healing network infrastructures by integrating edge/fog computing, network intelligence, and trust-aware mechanisms for real-time applications. His work addresses critical challenges in vehicular ad-hoc networks, vehicular cloud computing, Internet of Vehicles, and the application of software-defined networking in intelligent transportation systems.

His professional experience includes teaching as an Assistant Professor at reputed academic institutions and working as a Network Engineer, where he contributed to student development, academic programs, and network management. His research achievements are reflected through publications in reputed journals and conferences, along with recognition and support from prestigious organizations including the Department of Science & Technology, India, ACM India, and several international academic forums.

One of his notable recognitions is his selection as a BRICS Young Scientist in 2023, where he represented the Indian delegation at the 8th BRICS Young Scientist Forum in South Africa. He has also engaged in international research collaborations and academic visits to institutions such as the University of Melbourne, Australia, Tashkent University of Information Technologies, Uzbekistan, and IIT Kharagpur.

In addition to research and teaching, Dr. Nahar has contributed to academic leadership and professional service, including serving as Secretary of the ACM Student Chapter at IIT Jodhpur. He has actively participated in international symposiums and research forums, where his work has been presented on global platforms.