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Varshitha Manjunath

Assistant Professor | Director @TechWalk Boston

Secretary, IEEE Boston Section 2026

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Experience

6+ years
Teaching

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Education

B.E. Computer Science
Dual M.Sc. Masters Degree

I am an Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity and Coordinator of Cyber Security at Lasell University, driven by a passion to empower and inspire future technology leaders. With a strong foundation in computer science and cybersecurity, I create innovative curricula, lead transformative research, and mentor students to unlock their full potential in advanced security practices. My expertise spans threat analysis and building collaborative learning environments that foster curiosity, resilience, and excellence. I am dedicated to bridging academia and industry, championing cybersecurity education, and motivating the next generation to make a meaningful impact. As a Women in Security and Privacy advocate and WiCyS Faculty Advisor, I am committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in technology, supporting women and underrepresented groups to thrive in cybersecurity. Beyond technology, I advocate for mental health and wellness, and as a certified yoga instructor, I encourage holistic growth and well-being in every journey.

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Achievements & Research

Awards & Publications

Publications & Service

    • Lightweight Multi-Tenant Security Isolation for Resource-Constrained Edge Platforms
      Presented at the 11th IEEE International Conference on Edge Computing and Scalable Cloud (IEEE EdgeCom 2025). This work introduces a novel theoretical framework aimed at enabling secure, efficient multi-tenant isolation tailored for edge computing devices with limited resources.
    • Detection of Brain Tumor from MRI Images and Predicting the Best Therapy
      Presented at the National Conference on Emerging Technologies in Engineering, 2020. The research focuses on applying advanced image processing and machine learning techniques for accurate brain tumor detection and recommending optimal therapeutic strategies.
    • Reviewer, First International Conference on Data, Computation and Communication (ICDCC 2024)
      Contributed expertise in reviewing research papers, ensuring quality and relevance of submissions in data science and communication fields.
    • Technical Reviewer, First International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Data Communication (ICCIDC 2025)
      Provided critical evaluation of technical papers advancing computational intelligence and data communication technologies.
    • Program Committee Member & Reviewer, 4th IEEE World Conference on Applied Intelligence and Computing (AIC 2025), The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
      Played an active role in program planning and peer review to uphold high academic standards and foster innovative research dissemination.
    • Reviewer, 9th International Conference on Man-Machine Systems (ICoMMS 2025), Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Technology, University Malaysia Perlis
      Evaluated submissions focusing on the interaction between humans and machinery, contributing to advancements in man-machine systems engineering.
    • Convener, LaserHacks Hackathon
      Led the organization and execution of LaserHacks, a collaborative hackathon event promoting innovation and hands-on problem solving in technology. More details at https://laserhacks.thescrs.org/#.

Awards & Grants

  • Winner: Business Simulation Competition by MAPFRE Group on Management and Decision-Making in Insurance Companies, 2022
    Demonstrated strategic and analytical excellence by leading the team in complex insurance management scenarios.
  • Dr. Laura Myers Community Service Award, 2024
    Honored for outstanding commitment to community service, promoting mental health and wellness among Clark University students through yoga instruction, and volunteering weekly for disaster relief and food insecurity at Mustard Seed.
  • Connected Learning Grant, 2025
    Awarded funding to support innovative educational projects that enhance student engagement and promote collaborative, interdisciplinary learning experiences.
  • Academic Leadership Award (Soft Computing Research Society – Washington University of Science and Technology Global Excellence Awards, 2025)
    Recognized for visionary leadership and exemplary contributions in advancing academic programs and research excellence in cybersecurity and AI.
  • Women in Tech Leadership Impact Award, 2025
    Honored for exceptional leadership, innovation, and transformative impact in technology sectors, presented at the First International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Soft Computing (CISCom 2025).
  • Fellow, Soft Computing and Research Society, 2025
    Elevated to fellowship in recognition of significant scholarly contributions and active engagement in advancing the global research community.
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Projects

Project 1

AI Super Mario Game

Project 2

AI DJ App

Project 3

Mask-Identification

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