Ms. Ankita Maurya is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science and Engineering at IILM University. She holds an M.Tech from NIT Bhopal and brings valuable industry experience from Cognizant and SAP Labs to her academic career.Her areas of expertise and research interest include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Federated Learning. Her research contributions include a SCIE Q1-indexed publication and a Scopus-indexed research paper on Federated Learning, reflecting her interest in emerging and privacy-preserving AI technologies.At IILM University, she is engaged in teaching, student mentoring, and research. She is passionate about connecting academic concepts with real-world applications, fostering innovation, and preparing students with relevant technical and analytical skills for the evolving technology landscape.