Dr. Pankaj Bhambri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Technology at Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, with over twenty-one years of teaching and research experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from I.K.G. Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, and is currently pursuing a Post Doctorate Fellowship at Lincoln University College, Malaysia. Recognized as a Top 2% Scientist by Stanford University and Elsevier in 2025, his research focuses on areas including machine learning, AI-driven digital twins, blockchain, and sustainable technologies. He has an extensive publication record in Scopus-indexed books and journals and has guided several Ph.D. candidates to completion.
Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College
Ludhiāna, Punjab, International
Information Technology
Best Teacher Award
Ludhiana Citizen’s Health Council (Regd.)
On the Eve of Teacher’s day for the “Commendable Work in Promoting Healthful Environment & Raising Awareness on Health Issues and Social Challenges” on 03rd September, 2007 at CMC Hospital, Ludhiana.
Rashtriya Rattan Award
Sh. S.K.Singh, Governor of Rajasthan
Dor the “Outstanding Achievements and Distinguished Services to the Nation” in the Conference on “National Unity and Industrial Growth” on 22nd April, 2008 at Hotel Rajputana, Jaipur. This event was organized by “Citizens Integration Peace Society (Regd.), New Delhi.”
Distinguished Alumni Award
Sharda Alumni Association
On the Eve of Reminiscences for the “Outstanding Achievements in Academic Excellence” on 19th February, 2012 at HCST, Mathura. This event was organized by Central Alumni and Corporate Relations Cell, Sharda Group of Institutions.
Outstanding Educator Award
International Institute of Organized Research
In recognition of remarkable contribution in the field of Computer Science & Engineering and Information Technology. This event is named “I2OR Awards-2019”.
Top 100 International Distinguished Educators
International Institute of Organized Research
This event is named “Green ThinkerZ Awards 2020”.
I2OR National Award 2020
Green ThinkerZ Society
ISTE Best Teacher Award 2022
Indian Society for Technical Education (Punjab, Chandigarh, H.P. & J&K Section)
For the Academic Achievements and Meritorious Teaching in the ISTE Faculty Section Convention-2022. This convention was held at Dr. B.R.Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar on 30th September 2022.
ISTE Section Best Teacher Award 2023
ISTE Section Faculty Convention
For the outstanding achievements in the field of technical education and research. This convention was hosted by Bhai Gurdas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Sangrur on 23rd November 2023.
Top 2% Scientist
Stanford University & Elsevier
Featured in Stanford University & Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List (2025) in the field of Information and Communication Technologies.
University Educator/Researcher
Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, India
01 Jul 2004 - present