Anuj S S Mishra

Exploring the frontiers of decentralized systems, cybersecurity, and risk management to build more secure and trustworthy digital infrastructures.

About Me

I am a dedicated PhD Scholar at the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, specializing in Information Technology & Systems. My research is situated at the intersection of technology, security, and business, focusing on the transformative potential of Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT).

My primary research interests include the security and governance of blockchain systems, cybersecurity, cyber risk management, DLT in telecommunications, and the evolution of Web 3.0 and the Metaverse. I am passionate about developing robust frameworks that enhance the security and reliability of emerging digital ecosystems.

Work Experience

Doctoral Scholar

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow

Jun 2022 – Present

Contributed to research projects within the IT & Systems department, focusing on emerging technology trends and their strategic implications.

Education

PhD in Information Technology & Systems

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow

2022 – Present

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)

University of Mumbai

2018 – 2022

Academic Projects

E-Waste Management System using Blockchain (2022)

  • Developed using Solidity to track the entire supply chain of an electronic item.
  • Designed an incentive mechanism for consumers to dispose of electronics responsibly.

Heads-Up Display (2020)

Created a system usage and weather update interface using OpenCV in Python.

Cryptography - AES Algorithm (2019)

Awarded Best Project by Aedifico for implementing AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) from scratch in C.

Publications & Articles

Peer-Reviewed Papers

Cyber Risk Challenges in UPI and CBDC

AMCIS 2025, Montreal, Canada (Accepted)

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Study on Blockchain-Based Healthcare Insurance Claim System

ASIANCON 2021, Pune, India (Presented)

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News Articles

Achievements & Certifications

Academic Achievements

  • Secured 97.4 percentile in GATE (2022) out of 77,257 students.
  • All India Rank 32 in JEST CS (2022), with an interview call from IISc Bengaluru.
  • Awarded Grade A in the NTA Talent Search Examination (2012).
  • All India Rank 464 in International Informatics Olympiad (2011).

Certifications

Certified Solidity Developer
Certified in Cyber Security
Certified Blockchain Expert
The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing research, collaborations, or new ideas. Feel free to reach out.