Ankur Nahar is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Plaksha University, Mohali. He earned his Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur, where he is mentored by Dr. Debasis Das from IIT Jodhpur and Prof. Sajal K. Das from Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA. Ankur's research focuses on advancing intelligent vehicular networks using the latest technologies, such as software-defined networking and edge computing.

His professional experience includes teaching as an Assistant Professor at well-regarded institutions and as a Network Engineer, where he contributed significantly to student development, academic programs and network management. His research achievements are highlighted by numerous publications in top-tier journals and conferences. Ankur's work addresses critical challenges in areas like vehicular ad-hoc networks, vehicular cloud computing, and the application of software defined networking in intelligent transportation systems. His research has earned recognition and support from prestigious organizations, including the Department of Science & Technology, India, ACM India and many international organizations. One of Ankur’s notable accomplishments is his selection as a BRICS Young Scientist in 2023, where he had the honor of representing the Indian delegation at the 8th BRICS Young Scientist Forum in South Africa.

Ankur has also engaged in international collaborations, with academic visits to esteemed institutions such as the University of Melbourne, Australia, Tashkent University of Information Technologies, Uzbekistan, and IIT Kharagpur. In addition to his research, Ankur has taken on leadership roles, including serving as Secretary of the ACM Student Chapter at IIT Jodhpur. He has actively participated in international symposiums, where his work has been presented on global platforms.