Kaustubh Dhondge, Ph.D.

Associate Dean of Academics, R&D, Outreach, New Initiatives, & Collaborations

and Associate Professor of CSE - IIIT Surat

Ex-Founder, Glaukes Labs

BIO

Dr. Kaustubh Dhondge is the Associate Dean of Academics, R&D, Outreach, New Initiatives, and Collaborations and an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the Indian Institute of Information Technology Surat (IIIT Surat). He is responsible for strengthening the institute's academics, research ecosystem, external engagements, and strategic partnerships. He provides dedicated leadership and oversight in key areas to drive institutional growth and innovation. 


In his previous role, Dr. Dhondge served as the Founder of Glaukes Labs - a technology company based out of Portland, Oregon that focused on crafting extraordinary digital experiences. With 25+ apps published, Glaukes Labs has been a market leader in the Android space, and proudly served tens of thousands of users from 220+ countries across the globe.


His research interests, publications, and patents lie in the areas of mobile systems and applications which involve the Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Wearable Systems, Visible Light Communication, Authentication & Security for Smart Devices, Vehicular Communication with Smart Devices, and Positioning & Localization for Smart Devices. He's the author of the book titled "Lifecycle IoT Security for Engineers".


Dr. Dhondge has served as a Researcher and Research & Development Intern at TCS Innovation Labs - Cincinnati under the guidance of Dr. Jeffrey Tew. Their research focused on improving the energy-efficiency of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). He received his Ph.D. in Telecommunications and Computer Networking, and Computer Science from the University of Missouri - Kansas City, under the guidance of Dr. Baek-Young Choi. His doctoral dissertation proposed and developed diverse direct communication techniques for IoT applications.    

NEWS & RECENT UPDATES

Book Cover - Front and Back

IoT Security Book

My book on IoT security has been published by Artech House. The title of the book is "Lifecycle IoT security for Engineers". It is available at all major booksellers worldwide including: 

Artech House (Publisher), Amazon, Powell's, and many more...

Find it online or in a library near you:

IEEE Xplore, WorldCat

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Glaukes Labs Rebranding

Glaukes Labs has an all-new brand identity and logo. Check out our awesome website for amazing mobile apps, games, and software experiences. 

Website: https://www.glaukeslabs.com/