Pritika
Summary
Student-centred and research-driven Cyber security professional experienced in higher education teaching, HDR support, and academic research. Proven ability to foster inclusive and engaging learning environments, develop curriculum tailored with student needs, and support student success through responsive student engagement initiatives. Strong publication record in cybersecurity and IoT risk assessment, with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach to both teaching and research.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Higher Degree by Research Officer
Office of Research and Innovation, CDU
Darwin, Australia
10.2024 - Current
- Support HDR lifecycle including admissions, enrolments, and scholarship processes.
- Maintain records and generate HDR reports.
- Coordinate HDR events and skill workshops.
- Enhance HDR student experience via resources and communication.
Casual Lecturer (Cyber Security)
Faculty of Science & Technology, CDU
Darwin, Australia
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Delivered lectures on network security, ethical hacking, and risk management.
- Updated learning materials aligned with current trends.
- Engaged 100+ students, with teaching feedback averaging 4.5+/5.
- Collaborated with faculty to refine cybersecurity curriculum.
Tutor & Marker (Cyber Security)
Faculty of Science & Technology, CDU
Darwin, Australia
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Tutored cybersecurity and IT units and provided academic support to students.
- Marked assignments for Cyber Security, Operating Systems, Security in Software Development, Communication & Network security Engineering units and provided constructive feedback.
- Trained students on academic integrity and best practices in cybersecurity.
Learning Material Content Developer
Faculty of Science & Technology, CDU
Darwin, Australia
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Learnline Content preparation for Cyber Security short term course.
- Designed Quiz and Assignment questions for the course as per University standard.
- Collaborated with course designers to meet CDU quality standards.
Freelance Tutor
Self Employed
Dubai, UAE
01.2014 - 12.2021
- Tutored PHP, HTML, CSS, and Linux concepts to enhance student understanding.
- Provided customized guidance and resources tailored to individual student needs.
- Prepared and administered tests to assess student understanding of course material.
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
- Counseled struggling learners on how best to approach difficult subjects or tasks.
System Analyst
KDKM Hospital
Muzaffarpur, India
10.2010 - 12.2012
- Managed hospital systems including EMR, FreeMed and ClearHealth.
- Maintained digital patient records using Health Information Technology (HIT) software.
IT Intern
Abu Dhabi Co-op Society
Abu Dhabi, UAE
12.2009 - 05.2010
- Learned implementation of online retailing with dynamic sales, distribution and inventory facility.
- Utilized JSP along with HTML and database.
Education
PhD in Cyber Security -
Charles Darwin University
AustraliaMaster of Computer Application -
Vellore Institute of Technology
IndiaBachelor of Computer Application -
Vellore Institute of Technology
IndiaSkills
- C
- Java
- SQL
- HTML
- PHP
- CSS
- Linux/UNIX
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Student engagement
Affiliations
Scopus : https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58115719500
Google : https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=-YcN3lkAAAAJ
Pure : https://researchers.cdu.edu.au/en/persons/pritika
Publications
- Risk Assessment of Heterogeneous IoMT Devices: A Review, Pritika, Shanmugam, B., Azam, S., Technologies, 11, 31, 2023
- Risk Evaluation and Attack Detection in Heterogeneous IoMT Devices Using Hybrid Fuzzy Logic Analytical Approach, Pritika, Shanmugam, B., Azam, S., Sensors, 24, 3223, 2024
- Vulnerability Analysis and Exploitation Attacks on Smart Wearable Devices, Khan, S.A., Bajwa, H.R., Sundaram, J., Pritika, Shanmugam, B., InCACCT 2024, 2024
- Malware Classification using LSTM-CF Framework, Thirupathi, C.Y., Sundaram, J., Yeo, K.C., Khan, S.A., Pritika, Sellappan, D., IEEE InC4 2024, 2024
- Integrating Fuzzy Analytical Network Process for the Risk Assessment of Heterogeneous IoMT Device: A Comprehensive Approach, Pritika, Shanmugam, B., Azam, S., Submitted to Clinical eHealth – Under review, 2025
- The Role of IoT in Enhancing Sports Analytics: A Bibliometric Perspective, Azhagumurugan Y., Sundaram J., Dewamuni Z., Pritika, Sebastian Y., Shanmugam B., Submitted to IoT MDPI - Under review, 2025
References
Dr. Bharanidharan Shanmugam - bharanidharan.shanmugam@cdu.edu.au
Timeline
Higher Degree by Research Officer
Office of Research and Innovation, CDU
10.2024 - Current
Casual Lecturer (Cyber Security)
Faculty of Science & Technology, CDU
07.2023 - 10.2024
Tutor & Marker (Cyber Security)
Faculty of Science & Technology, CDU
08.2022 - 10.2023
Learning Material Content Developer
Faculty of Science & Technology, CDU
08.2022 - 10.2022
Freelance Tutor
Self Employed
01.2014 - 12.2021
System Analyst
KDKM Hospital
10.2010 - 12.2012
IT Intern
Abu Dhabi Co-op Society
12.2009 - 05.2010
PhD in Cyber Security -
Charles Darwin University
Master of Computer Application -
Vellore Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Computer Application -
Vellore Institute of Technology
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