Ms. Hafsa Zargar
Designation: Ad-Hoc Assistant Professor
Hafsa Zargar is a Computer Science educator and researcher holding an M.Tech (First Class) from Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, and a B.Tech. (First Class with Distinction) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Karnataka. She has two internationally published journal articles and teaching experience across engineering colleges and a university, having served as Lecturer at SSM College of Engineering and Technology and the University of Kashmir. Her research expertise spans neural-network-based image steganography, machine learning architectures, intrusion detection systems, and distributed computing. She also brings complementary experience in academic leadership, faculty recruitment, and curriculum development, having played a central role in building two schools into top-ranked institutions as Executive Advisor to the CEO of Beacon House Schools and London Kids Schools.
- Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Computer Science Engineering — Punjab Technical University (PTU), Jalandhar (Sept 2013 – Nov 2015), Rank: First Class. Thesis: “Efficient Encryption and Password-Protected Multi-Neuron Approach for Data Hiding in Image Steganography.”
- Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Computer Science Engineering — Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Karnataka (Sept 2009 – Jul 2013), Rank: First Class with Distinction.
- Lecturer, B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering — University of Kashmir (Apr 2016 – Mar 2017). Delivered core CSE undergraduate modules: DBMS, Computer Architecture, Distributed Systems, and Digital Image Processing; supervised student projects and supported departmental academic activities.
- Lecturer, B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering — SSM College of Engineering and Technology (Aug 2015 – Mar 2016). Taught B.Tech. CSE modules with emphasis on applied problem-solving and lab work; contributed to curriculum delivery and student mentoring.
- Executive Advisor to CEO — Beacon House Schools & London Kids Schools (Apr 2017 – Present). Conceptualised and launched London Kids School, achieving #1 ranking within 5 years; transformed Beacon House Schools from near-closure to top-ranked through faculty restructuring and academic programme redesign; led full-cycle faculty recruitment and designed an activity-based pedagogical model.
- Machine Learning
- Image Processing & Steganography
- Network Security
- Distributed Systems
- AI & Robotics
- Hafsa Zargar. “Efficient Encryption and Password Protected Multi-Neuron Approach for Data Hiding in Image Steganography.” IJITKM (International Journal of Information Technology and Knowledge Management), Volume 8, Number 2, Jan–Jun 2015, pp. 214–219.
- Hafsa Zargar. “A Review: Genetically Modified Neural Network for Image Steganography.” International Journal of Advanced Trends in Computer Application, Vol. 1, No. 5, May 2015, pp. 29–32, ISSN: 2395-3519.
- Programming: C++, C#, PHP, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, OOP principles
- Databases & Systems: MySQL, UNIX/Linux, Windows, MVC Architecture
- Graphics & Simulation: OpenGL
- Research Tools: Data mining, ML modelling, statistical analysis, algorithm design
- Security: Network-level IDS, OS-level security, steganographic systems