Kanya Maha Vidyalaya (Autonomous) faculty member Dr. Ravi Khurana, Associate Professor, PG Department of Computer Science & Applications has been granted his 6th patent, marking another significant milestone in his intellectual property portfolio. The patent has been granted by the Patent Office, Government of India for the invention titled “System and Method for Optimal Cloud Service Provider Selection.” This innovation addresses the challenge of selecting suitable cloud service providers by enabling a more systematic evaluation of cloud service options on parameters such as trustworthiness, reputation, reliability, performance and security. It is highly relevant in today’s digital ecosystem, where institutions, industries and governance systems increasingly depend on secure, dependable and efficient cloud services. With this latest grant, Dr. Ravi Khurana’s intellectual property contributions include two patents granted by the Government of India, an Innovative Patent in Australia, and registered design patents with the Intellectual Property Office, UK, and the Patent Office, Government of India. Prof. Dr. Atima Sharma Dwivedi lauded Dr. Khurana’s achievements, stating, “We are immensely proud of Dr. Khurana’s remarkable accomplishments. The granting of his patent is a testament to his exceptional research acumen, innovative spirit, and unwavering commitment to academic excellence. His contributions significantly enhance the academic reputation of our institution and inspire both students and faculty.”