Editorial Board
Pawan S S
Founder and Editor-in-Chief of AICyberLex Nexus. Holds an LL.M. from the National Law University, Delhi, and currently serves as Domain Professional (Legal) at the UGC Legal Cell, Ministry of Education, Government of India, handling litigation before the Supreme Court and multiple High Courts on matters concerning the University Grants Commission. Previously served as Project Coordinator and Field Investigator on an ICSSR-funded research project conducted with CHRIST (Deemed to be University) and the Karnataka Labour Ministry, and is the founder of Art of Law, a free legal education initiative on AI and cybersecurity. Recipient of the Student of the Year award, two Best Paper awards at national conferences on cyber law and artificial intelligence, and recognised as a Millennium Ocean Prize-winning Global Campaign Leader for environmental rejuvenation work in Karnataka.
Phone: +91 99000 01367
Email: pawanss102@gmail.com
Rajeswary Kappachery
Practising Advocate with over 25 years of experience. Formerly served as Judge at the Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum. Founder of AR Legal Associates. Appointed by the Government of Kerala to the Executive Council of the National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi, a university of national importance.
Phone: +91 98957 01999
Email: adv.rajeswary.k@gmail.com
Dr. Sunita Siwach
A distinguished higher education administrator, academic, researcher, and policy leader serving as Joint Secretary at the University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Education, Government of India. She is a Fulbright–Nehru Senior Research Scholar at Harvard University and holds a PhD in Psychology. With extensive experience in higher education governance, she has led initiatives involving NEP 2020, digital education, ODL/online learning, Institutions of Eminence, and quality assurance, and has played a significant role in national initiatives including CUET, UGC-NET, RUSA/PM-USHA, student welfare, mental health, and anti-ragging programmes. A prolific researcher and author, she has authored three books and over 20 research papers in academic journals and edited volumes.
Dr. Shampa Dev
Professor at the School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru. She teaches and researches in the areas of jurisprudence, legal research methodology, public law, critical thinking, and artificial intelligence and law. Her academic work explores the relationship between law, technology, justice, and classical Indian jurisprudence. She has led externally funded research and capacity-building projects supported by institutions including the ICSSR and the National Commission for Women, and is engaged in curriculum development, interdisciplinary research, international academic collaboration, and mentoring emerging researchers. Her current projects include scholarly books on property and artificial intelligence, ancient Indian jurisprudence, and critical thinking for general readers.
Phone: +91 96326 77665
Email: shampa.dev@christuniversity.in
Dr. Rita Ghial
Assistant Professor at the School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), holding an LLM and PhD with a specialization in International Trade Law. Her recent research and conference presentations span the intersection of artificial intelligence and law, including algorithmic justice, AI-powered predictive policing, digital forensics, and AI's role in intellectual property. She holds a granted patent for an AI-based legal case management and client communication device.
Phone: +91 96463 01682
Email: rita.ghial@christuniversity.in
Ashwin Kunal Singh
Assistant Professor of Law at the School of Law, Christ University, Bengaluru, with more than seven years of teaching experience since 2019. He holds a Master's degree in Corporate and Commercial Laws as well as a Master's degree in Sociology, and is currently pursuing his PhD in the area of Competition Law. His teaching and research interests span Corporate Law, Competition Law, Sports Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Human Rights, and Environmental Law, and he has published extensively in reputed journals. He has supervised several undergraduate dissertations and conducted faculty training programmes on teaching pedagogy, with a particular emphasis on integrating technological advancements into classroom engagement.
Phone: +91 98450 42621
Email: ashwin.kunal@christuniversity.in
Apoorva T
Assistant Professor of Law at CMR University, holding a B.A. LL.B., LL.M., and a Master's degree in Constitutional and Administrative Law. She has taught Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Law of Crimes, Cyber Crimes, and Information Technology Law. Her academic interests encompass constitutional governance, public law, and the evolving interface between law, technology, and artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on AI's transformative potential in legal education, research, and practice.
Phone: +91 74066 92908
Email: appureddy6666@gmail.com
Suhas LS
Coordinator for Climate Action at Christ University, Bengaluru, and Youth Representative to the United Nations World Food Forum (UNWFF), as well as a member of the United Nations Children and Youth Major Group (CYMG). His work and interests span public policy, governance, sustainability, and education administration, bringing a cross-sectoral, youth-policy perspective to the journal's advisory panel.
Phone: +91 82170 29775
Email: suhasls0507@gmail.com
Aleena Anabelly
Lawyer affiliated with the Centre for Law and Policy Research, Christ University, Bengaluru. She is the author of “Samsara: The Revived Glory of Indian Art Forms” and has been recognised as a PM YUVA Awardee, a Gandhi–King Scholar, a member of the Young South Asian Leaders Initiative 2025, and a GEV Scholar, reflecting a strong record of engagement across law, culture, and youth leadership.
Phone: +91 96333 70838
Dhruv Garg
Research Associate at AICyberLex Nexus, supporting editorial research, manuscript screening, and content development for the journal, with a focus on emerging issues in technology and law.
Phone: +91 98968 57354
Email: dhruvgarg2197@gmail.com
Sambhav Arora
Research Associate at AICyberLex Nexus, supporting editorial research, manuscript screening, and content development for the journal, with a focus on emerging issues in technology and law.
Phone: +91 81920 18101
Email: arorasambhav223@gmail.com
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Subject Matter Experts
Saurabh Singh
Trademark Attorney and IP professional with experience in global trademark renewals, IP portfolio management, and brand protection. Holds a BBA LLB and works at the intersection of law, technology, and global business, with a current focus on expanding expertise in intellectual property and brand protection.
Phone: +91 70426 68291
Email: Adv.saurabhsingh1@gmail.com
Adarsh Anand
Australia-based accounting professional holding a Master of Professional Accounting from Monash University and currently pursuing the CA ANZ qualification. Works as a Graduate Accountant in Sydney, Australia. His accounting and financial expertise brings a valuable perspective to understanding the intersection of AI, cybercrime, financial technology, and emerging digital risks.
Phone: +61 4668 00090
Email: Adarshanand8971@gmail.com
Akash Madanu
Technology professional and Founder & CTO of Gym Ledger, a gym-management software venture. A Certified Ethical Hacker (Master) with practical experience in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment. His expertise strengthens the team's technical and cybersecurity perspective in exploring emerging digital risks, AI, and cyber innovation.
Phone: +91 93920 47515
Email: akashmadanu77@gmail.com
Lakshya Pandey
Full Stack Python Engineer with experience building scalable web applications, REST APIs, and AI-oriented technology solutions. Currently pursuing a B.S. & M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, with hands-on expertise in Python, Django, Flask, FastAPI, SQL, JavaScript, and modern web technologies.
Phone: +91 62895 61506
Email: lakshyapandey1250@gmail.com
Ragvendra Prasad
Assistant Manager at RITES Limited, a Government of India public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways. His experience in large-scale infrastructure planning and project management brings a practitioner's perspective on the adoption of artificial intelligence and digital technologies within India's public transport, infrastructure, and governance systems.
Phone: +91 92668 44117
Email: ragvendraprasad121@gmail.com
Rekha MC
Faculty member in Mathematics at Christ PU College, and an appointed Question Paper Setter for the Department of Pre-University Education, Government of Karnataka, bringing expertise in curriculum design, academic assessment, and quantitative pedagogy to the journal's cross-disciplinary panel.
Phone: +91 80731 91230
Email: rekhawodeyar2020@gmail.com