Dr. Prathap received his PhD in Mobile Adhoc Networks from the Bharathiar University and his Master’s from the University of Madras. He researches the Mobility Models, protocols associated with mobility models, and the load balancing for effective functioning of the network system. His current research also focuses on machine learning techniques embedding with network algorithms. Prior to joining AUK, Dr. Prathap attained extensive experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses including Computer Networks, Advanced Computer Networks, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Data Mining and Data warehousing and Blockchain Technology.