Publications

IJIRT Journal 2024

Gender Specificity Amid Toys

Shravani Sawant , Malavika Manoj , Bhagyashree Kulkarni
International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT)
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Highlights & contribution
Journal · International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT) · 2024
  • Explored gendered preference signals in toy selection through a structured literature-backed framing.
  • Organized the study narrative (problem → motivation → observations) to keep the analysis consistent end-to-end.
  • Supported writing, revision, and final formatting for publication submission.
Human Factors Gender Studies Behavioral Analysis Survey Research
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MCCS Conference 2021

Blockchain Interoperability Using Hash Time Locks

Shravani Sawant , Snoviya Dcunha , Srushti Patel , Varsha Kulkarni , Mahesh Shirole
Proceedings of Fifth International Conference on Microelectronics, Computing and Communication Systems (MCCS)
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Highlights & contribution
Conference · Proceedings of Fifth International Conference on Microelectronics, Computing and Communication Systems (MCCS) · 2021
  • Assisted with review and validation of the technical flow around HTLC-based interoperability.
  • Helped verify correctness of explanations and ensured consistency in terminology and diagrams.
  • Provided final-stage technical support for refining the manuscript before submission.
Blockchain Interoperability HTLC Cross-chain Security
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Academic Projects

Cybersecurity & Privacy

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Research Project
SERI: Cyber Risk Assessment Framework for Financial Systems
Stevens Institute of Technology
Fall 2025
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What I did
Stevens Institute of Technology · Fall 2025
  • Designed a structured framework to identify, categorize, and prioritize cyber risks in financial systems.
  • Analyzed assets, threat vectors, and existing controls to reason about real-world risk exposure.
  • Enabled clearer security decision-making aligned with compliance and business goals.
Risk Modeling Threat Analysis CIA Triad Security Frameworks
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IMG
Research Project
TrapTrack: Automated Detection of Privacy Leaks in Cookie Consent Workflows
Stevens Institute of Technology
Spring 2025
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What I did
Stevens Institute of Technology · Spring 2025
  • Investigated privacy leaks triggered by cookie consent mechanisms on live websites.
  • Built a browser-based system to trace network traffic before and after consent actions.
  • Revealed hidden third-party data flows and unintended data disclosures.
Browser Automation Network Analysis Privacy Engineering Web Security
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IMG
Application Project
AegisAI: LLM-Assisted Cybersecurity Detection and Threat Analysis Platform
Stevens Institute of Technology
Spring 2025
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What I did
Stevens Institute of Technology · Spring 2025
  • Built a unified platform for phishing, malware, and URL threat detection.
  • Combined rule-based detection with LLM-driven reasoning for deeper analysis.
  • Improved explainability through clear, user-facing threat summaries.
Python LLMs Phishing Detection Malware Analysis Explainable AI
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IMG
Case Study
Enterprise Threat Assessment & Risk Modeling (McAfee)
Stevens Institute of Technology
Fall 2024
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What I did
Stevens Institute of Technology · Fall 2024
  • Conducted enterprise-wide threat assessment to identify critical assets.
  • Evaluated risks using confidentiality, integrity, and availability principles.
  • Proposed mitigation strategies based on risk severity and business impact.
Risk Assessment Threat Modeling CIA Triad Enterprise Security
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Systems & Computer Science

IMG
Systems Project
Bankruptcy Risk Prediction Using Data Mining and Feature Analysis
Stevens Institute of Technology
Fall 2025
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What I did
Stevens Institute of Technology · Fall 2025
  • Built predictive models to analyze bankruptcy risk from financial datasets.
  • Performed feature analysis to identify influential financial indicators.
  • Compared multiple modeling approaches to study performance behavior.
Data MiningFeature EngineeringPredictive ModelingPython
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IMG
Research Project
Exploratory Data Analysis and AI-Driven Insights on Suicide Trends
Stevens Institute of Technology
Spring 2025
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What I did
Stevens Institute of Technology · Spring 2025
  • Analyzed large-scale datasets across time, age, and geography.
  • Applied visualization and AI techniques to uncover hidden patterns.
  • Translated results into interpretable, human-centered insights.
Data AnalysisVisualizationPythonAI
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IMG
Systems Project
CPU Scheduling Algorithms: Simulation and Performance Analysis
Stevens Institute of Technology
Fall 2024
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What I did
Stevens Institute of Technology · Fall 2024
  • Implemented FCFS, SJF, and Round Robin scheduling algorithms in Java.
  • Evaluated turnaround time, waiting time, and CPU utilization.
  • Analyzed trade-offs between fairness and performance.
JavaOperating SystemsScheduling Algorithms
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Application Development

IMG
Application Project
Full-Stack Web Application for Interactive Arrest Data Analysis
Stevens Institute of Technology
Fall 2025
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What I did
Stevens Institute of Technology · Fall 2025
  • Developed a full-stack application for interactive data exploration.
  • Designed backend APIs for efficient querying and filtering.
  • Focused on usability and clean user experience.
Full-StackAPIsData VisualizationWeb Development
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IMG
Application Project
AI-Powered Heritage Search Engine with Semantic Retrieval
Stevens Institute of Technology
Fall 2024
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What I did
Stevens Institute of Technology · Fall 2024
  • Built a semantic search system beyond keyword matching.
  • Integrated a chatbot interface for contextual query answering.
  • Designed the full retrieval and interaction pipeline.
Semantic SearchChatbotsInformation Retrieval
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IMG
Application Project
Web-Based Room and Resource Allocation System
University of Mumbai
May 2024
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What I did
University of Mumbai · May 2024
  • Built a portal to manage room and hall bookings across departments.
  • Implemented database-backed availability and reservation tracking.
  • Reduced manual coordination through streamlined workflows.
Web DevelopmentDatabasesSystem Design
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