Dr. Manoj Kumar is an esteemed Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad. He specializes in semiconductor devices, electronic product design, device driver development, IoT, and machine learning. Dr. Kumar has a robust academic background with a Ph.D. in Thin Film Transistor Fabrication - VLSI from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and has accumulated a wealth of teaching experience across various institutions. His research accomplishments include several published patents in quantum computing, lightweight block ciphers for IoT applications, and advancements in optoelectronic materials. Dr. Kumar has also made significant contributions to the scientific community with publications in SCI Q1 journals and conferences. He is actively involved in cutting-edge projects, such as the development of Li-Fi-enabled smart sensor networks for Indian railways and collaborative research with Oregon State University. Dr. Kumar's current academic focus includes the growth and development of metal-oxide thin films and nanostructures for opto-electronic applications. His technical skills span across programming languages, embedded systems, and simulation tools, enhancing his teaching and research capabilities in areas like IoT, optical communication, and VLSI.