Pratishtha Shukla
About Pratishtha Shukla
Pratishtha Shukla is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a PhD from North Carolina State University and has a background in game-theoretic methods for cybersecurity in network control systems.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Pratishtha Shukla has been serving as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2021. In this role, she collaborates with the Computational Systems Engineering and Cybernetics group, focusing on advanced research in cyber-security and network control systems. Her work involves formulating resource allocation games for Cyber-Physical Systems and developing security investment strategies to mitigate risks from hardware and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks.
Education and Expertise
Pratishtha Shukla obtained her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from North Carolina State University, where she focused on Game-Theoretic methods for Cyber-Security investment in Network Control systems. Prior to her PhD, she earned a Master of Science (MSc) from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. Her educational background also includes a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from the same institution. This extensive academic training underpins her expertise in cyber-security and systems engineering.
Previous Research and Work Experience
Before her current position, Pratishtha Shukla held various research and engineering roles. She worked as a Research Assistant at North Carolina State University from 2019 to 2021 and previously from 2016 to 2017. She also served as a Visiting Research Student at the Information Sciences Institute in 2017. Additionally, she gained experience as a Summer Research Fellow at the Indian Institute of Science in 2014 and as a Design Verification Engineer at Intel Corporation in 2016.
Internships and Teaching Experience
Pratishtha Shukla has participated in several internships that contributed to her professional development. She interned at Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited in 2013 and worked as a Teaching Assistant at North Carolina State University from 2017 to 2019. These experiences provided her with practical skills in both industry and academia, enhancing her research capabilities and teaching proficiency.