Blockchain for Global Education (eBook)

This book presents Blockchain technology and its various applications in educational environments. The authors show how Blockchain has the potential to revolutionize the field of education by creating decentralized and secure platforms for connecting students and educators across borders. The book also discusses the challenges and limitations of implementing Blockchain in education, such as technical complexity, lack of standardization, and regulatory issues. The authors provide several examples and case studies that demonstrate how Blockchain technology can be used to improve various aspects of education. The authors also recognize that Blockchain technology evolves rapidly and address the potential impact of the technology on the field of education in the future. In addition to general educational applications, the authors also provide a global perspective, addressing the potential impact of technology on education in various countries and regions.

Lakshmana Kumar Ramasamy currently holds the position of a lecturer within the Faculty of Computer Information Science at the Higher Colleges of Technology in Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE. He earned his post-doctoral fellowship at Thu Dau Mot University in Vietnam. He is distinguished as the Founding Member of IEEE's SIG for Big Data in Cyber Security and Privacy. Furthermore, he is an esteemed core member of the Editorial Advisory Board for the Artificial Intelligence group at Cambridge Scholars Publishing in the UK. Lakshmana Kumar Ramasamy has earned a certification in Data Science from John Hopkins University in the United States and is recognized as a certified Amazon Cloud Architect by Amazon Web Services. He also carries the prestigious title of a senior member of IEEE.

In recognition of his expertise, he was honored as an ACM Distinguished Speaker by ACM, USA from 2020 to 2023, and he serves as an IEEE brand ambassador. Notably, he was invited as a keynote speaker for AVIS' 2020 (Asia Artificial Intelligence Virtual Summit 2020), the largest virtual summit on Artificial Intelligence in Asia, held in Malaysia in June 2020. Lakshmana Kumar Ramasamy also plays a pivotal role as the global chapter lead for MLCS (Machine Learning for Cyber Security). His editorial responsibilities include serving as the Editor-In-Chief for the book series titled 'Advances in Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Sciences for Industrial Transformation Series,' as well as the Editor-In-Chief for the Focus Series titled 'Convergence of IoT and Blockchain Through Machine Learning Approaches,' both published by CRC Press - Taylor & Francis Group, LLC, USA.

His professional affiliations encompass being an empaneled member of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), The International Association of Engineers (IAENG), The International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT), The International Association of Engineers, Computer Science Teachers Association, Society of Digital Information and Wireless Communications, University of New South Wales Australian School of Business Society, and the British Computer Society - Information Retrieval Specialist Group

Firoz Khan, a distinguished professional, possesses a robust educational background spanning multiple continents. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the esteemed British University in Dubai, UAE, specializing in Ransomware detection. Prior to this, he obtained a Master's Degree in Information Network and Computer Security (with Honors) from the New York Institute of Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE, in 2016. Firoz initially ventured into international education with a Master's Degree in Information Technology from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. His academic journey commenced with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics from Bharatiyaar University, Coimbatore, India, in 1991. In 2001, Firoz Khan embarked on his professional odyssey at the Higher Colleges of Technology, joining the Computer Information Science department. Starting as a Teaching Technician, his expertise and commitment propelled him to the position of Faculty member by 2005. Presently, he holds the title of Lecturer, where he imparts knowledge in the areas of security and networking.

Driven by a profound passion for technology and research, Firoz actively engages in cutting-edge studies. His current research endeavors span computer security, machine learning, deep learning, and computer networking. Firoz Khan KP stands as a luminary in the field, blending his extensive educational achievements with hands-on expertise to make significant contributions to the realms of academia and research.