Dr. Nidhi Saxena
Principal
Empowering people through knowledge, technology, research and meaningful personal growth.
IND - UP - Agra
About Dr.
Dr. Nidhi Saxena is an accomplished academician, researcher, administrator and career mentor with over 16 years of diverse professional experience spanning higher education, research, technology, corporate management and student development. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science, along with qualifications in MCA, BCA and B.Ed., and has built a distinguished career combining academic excellence with institutional leadership and industry experience.
Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Applications at Sharda University, Agra, she also undertakes several institutional leadership responsibilities, including Director of Outreach and Extension, AI and Cybersecurity Cell Coordinator, and MCA Project Coordinator. Her professional journey includes academic and leadership positions at Gautam Buddha University, AAFT School of Data Science, NIET, GLA University and other institutions.
Her research interests span Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Machine Learning, Network Security and Database Security. With more than 28 research publications in Scopus, ESCI, UGC Care and international journals and conferences, she has contributed significantly to academic research and postgraduate education. She has also guided over 65 M.Tech dissertations and numerous undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
Beyond academia, Dr. Nidhi is a Certified Career Coach and Career Counsellor, bringing experience in mentoring, counselling, leadership development and human resource management. Her professional accomplishments include participation in international technology conferences and co-ownership of a UK-registered design for a Computing Device for Real-Time Identity Risk Assessment (UK Design Registration No. 6496089, January 2026).
Dr. Nidhi believes in continuous learning, intellectual curiosity, meaningful relationships and the importance of personal development. With her blend of academic depth, professional experience, empathy and leadership, she values helping individuals discover their potential and build purposeful, fulfilling lives.