Other Info.
Educational Qualifications:
- Ph.D. (CSE, 2013-2018), Department of Computer Science and Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, India.
Title of Thesis: Detection of Deceptive Online Reviews using Machine Learning Techniques.
- M.Tech. (CSE-IS, 2011-2013), National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, India
- B.E. (CSE, 2002-2006), UCE Burla (Currently VSSUT Burla), Sambalpur, Odisha, India.
Work Experience
- Associate Professor in Department of Computer Science & Engineering, National Institute of Technology Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India (29 May 2026-Till Date).
- Assistant Professor (I) in Department of Computer Science & Engineering, National Institute of Technology Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India (22 October 2022- 28 May 2026).
- Assistant Professor (II) in Department of Computer Science & Engineering, National Institute of Technology Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India (August 2021- October 2022).
- Assistant Professor in School of Computer Engineering, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India (August 2017- August 2021).
- Lecturer in Department of Computer Science & Engineering, TempleCity Institute of Technology & Engineering, Khurda, Odisha, India (Feb 2008 –August 2011).
- Lecturer in Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Gandhi Institute for Technological Advancement, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India (July 2007 –Jan 2008).
Ph. D. Thesis Supervision:
Completed/Submitted:
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Sl. No.
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Name
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Thesis Title
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Status
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Role
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Remark
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1
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Snehal Sarangi (1981036)
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An Optimisation-Driven Framework for Enhanced Sentiment Analysis using Deep Learning Models
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Submitted
(13/02/2026)
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Supervisor
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Co-Supervisor: Dr. Subhasis Dash
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2
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Naliniprava Behera
(P20CS002)
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Detection and Classification of Skin Lesions in Dermoscopy Images
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Submitted
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Co-Supervisor
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Supervisor: Dr. Akhilendra Pratap Singh
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3
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Anil Kumar Swain (P19CS007)
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Development of AI-Driven Techniques for Enhanced Lung Cancer Detection and Classification
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Complete
(07/03/2025)
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Co-Supervisor
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Supervisor: Dr. Bunil Kumar Balabantaray
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4
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Chetana Thaokar(1881052)
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Verity Check in News and Media Text using Deep Learning
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Complete
(14/05/2024)
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Supervisor
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Co-Supervisor: Dr. Minakhi Rout
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5
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Prafulla Rameshrao Pardhi
(1881041)
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Threat analysis, assessment and security solutions for smart devices
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Complete
(11/09/2024)
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Supervisor
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Co-Supervisor: Dr. Niranjan Kumar Ray
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In Progress:
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Sl. No.
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Name
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Research Area
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Role
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Remark
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1
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Ekta (22315002)
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5G/IoT, Network Security
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Guide
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Co-Supervisor Dr. Veena Anand, Dr. Pavan Mishra
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2
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Steve Samson(23315010)
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Financial Analytics
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Guide
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3
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Ananya Pandey (24315001)
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IOT, ML
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Guide
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Co-Supervisor: Dr. Deepak Singh
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4
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Snehalata Agasti (24315009)
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Deep Learning Applications
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Co-Guide
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Guide: Dr. Deepak Singh
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5
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Sankalp Nayak (23315505)
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IoT, Edge Devices
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Guide
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Co-Supervisor: Dr. Madhukrishna Priyadarshini
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6
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Rupali Vyas(25315004)
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Medical image analysis
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Guide
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7
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Shovana Das (24315507)
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Intrusion Detection System, Network Security
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Guide
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Co-Supervisor: Dr. Madhukrishna Priyadarshini
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Significant Outreach Institute Activities
Keynote Speaker/Invited Talk/Expert Lectures
- Delivered a talk on "AI and ML for EDGE Devices” ( Date: 21st May 2026, Time: 2.30 PM-4.30PM) at ANRF Sponsored National workshop on "Edge Intelligence: Demystifying the intersection of Edge computing and Artificial intelligence" held at Dept. of CSE, NIT Rourkela between 18th May to 22nd May 2026.
- Keynote talk on “Natural language Processing: Trends and Possibilities” at 1st International conference on Sustainability-oriented Learning for a Viable Earth: An interdisciplinary Perspective (SOLVE 2026), 26th -28th Feb 2026.
- Delivered a talk on “Data Foundations on Financial Analytics” (3.45 PM-6.00 PM, 08/09/2025) at One Week Faculty Development Programme on “Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Financial Analytics, Market Dynamics, and Managerial Decision-Making” held from 8th to 13th September 2025, AIU-Academic and Administrative Development Centre (AADC), Berhampur University, Bhanja Vihar, Berhampur-760007, Odisha, India.
- Delivered a talk on Natural Language Processing (03:00 PM to 05:00 PM, 23/07/2025), at E & ICT Sponsored Online FDP on Transforming Data into Decision: Leveraging AI and Data Science for Intelligent Insight (15th July 2025 to 26th July 2025) for research scholars, faculty members and industry personals organized by Dept. of CSE, NIT Warangal and Dept. of CSE, IIIT Bhubaneswar.
- Delivered a talk on Introduction Natural Language Processing (05:05 PM to 07:05 PM, 23/07/2025), at E & ICT Sponsored Online FDP on Data Science and its Applications (23rd July 2025 to 1st August 2025) for research scholars, faculty members and industry personals organized by Dept. of CSE, NIT Warangal and Dept. of CSE, GEC Kalahandi, Bhawanipatna, Odisha.
- Delivered a talk on Introduction to machine learning and evaluation parameters for classifiers (10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 13/07/2025), at one-Week National Level Self-Financed Online Short-Term Training Programme (STTP) on “Frontiers in Applied Mathematics: Modelling, Computation, and Quantum-Driven Techniques (FAMMCQDT-2025) (July 09 to 13, 2025) for research scholars, faculty members and industry personals organized by Department of Mathematics, NIT Raipur, India, in collaboration with the Continuing Education Cell, NIT Raipur.
- Delivered a talk on Understand the background of classifiers: Decision Trees as a case study (11:15 AM to 12:15 PM, 13/07/2025), at one-Week National Level Self-Financed Online Short-Term Training Programme (STTP) on “Frontiers in Applied Mathematics: Modelling, Computation, and Quantum-Driven Techniques (FAMMCQDT-2025) (July 09 to 13, 2025) for research scholars, faculty members and industry personals organized by Department of Mathematics, NIT Raipur, India, in collaboration with the Continuing Education Cell, NIT Raipur.
- Delivered a talk on Decision Tress (11:00 AM to 1:10 PM, 28/05/2025), at E & ICT Sponsored Hybrid FDP on AI and ML Models: Frameworks, Applications and Challenges (23rd to 29th May 2025) for research scholars, faculty members and industry personals organized by E & ICT Academy, NIT Warangal and Department of CSE-(Cys, DS) and AI & DS, VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering & Technology (VNRVJIET), Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Keynote talk on “Machine Learning for all” during the pre-conference workshop at DAMITS for 12th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Embedded Design (ISED 2024) during 20th Dec to 22nd Dec 2024.
Chaired Sessions at International/National Conferences
- Session Chair during International Conference on Emerging Trends in Advancements and Applications of Computational Intelligence Techniques (ETAACT 2026), 10th -11th April, 2026, SOA University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (11th April 2026, Online Session 15, Time 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
- Session Chair during 3rd IEEE International Conference on Industrial Electronics: Development & Applications (ICIDeA 2025), 21-22 Feb 2025, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar.
- Session Chair for Technical Session TS-18, on December 14, 2024, from 11 AM to 1 PM for 22nd OITS International Conference on Information Technology (OCIT 2024), December 12-14, 2024, at SRM University AP.
- Session chair for Technical Session #1: 7:00 PM-8:00PM at 12th International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Embedded Design (ISED 2024), 20-22 Dec 2024, NIT Rourkela.
- Session chair for the session “Advancements in AI for Predictive Modeling, Quality Enhancement, and Real-Time Detection Across Various Domains - I” at 3rd International Conference on “Computing, Communication and Learning” (CoCoLe 2024), 13-15 September 2024, NIT Warangal.
- Conference session chair, 3rd IEEE International Conference on Communication Systems and Network Technologies (CSNT 2024), 6-7 Apr 2024, TS09, 6/4/2024, 16:15 PM to 17:45 PM, GGITS, Jabalpur.
List of Workshops/Seminars/Conferences Organized:
- 13th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Embedded Design (ISED-2025) during 17th – 19th December 2025, Organized by Department of Computer Science and Engineering, NIT Raipur, Raipur – 492010, Chhattisgarh, India. (Role: Organizing Secretary).
- 4th Online Workshop on "Data Science and its Applications" from January 13-29 January 2025, for research scholars, faculty members and industry personnel. (Coordinator)
- Chhattisgarh Green Summit-2024 during 3rd-5th Oct 2024, DDU Auditorium Raipur, organized by NIT Raipur and VIBGYOR (N.E. Foundation). (Role: Organizing Secretary).
- 21st IEEE OITS International Conference on Information Technology (OCIT), 13-15 Dec 2023, Organized by Department of Computer Science and Engineering, NIT Raipur, Raipur – 492010, Chhattisgarh, India. (Role: Organizing Secretary).
- Online Short Term Training Program on Aesthetic of Scientific Writing Using LaTeX (4th - 8th July 2022), Department of Computer Science and Engineering, NIT Raipur, CG, India. (Role: Coordinator).
- Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Data Science for Engineering Applications: Theory and Practice (6th – 15th June 2022), Organized by Department of Computer Science and Engineering, NIT Raipur, Raipur – 492010, Chhattisgarh in association with E & ICT Academy, NIT Warangal, Telangana. (Role: Coordinator).
- 4th International Conference on Information Systems and Management Science (ISMS 2021), 14-15Dec 2021, NIT Raipur. (Role: Organizing Secretary)
- 2nd International Conference on Computing Analytics and Networking (ICCAN 2019), 14-15 Dec 2019, SCE, KIIT DU. (Role: Program Chair).
- 5-Day's National Workshop on Aesthetic of Scientific Writing using Latex, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Convener, 20th May 2019 to 24th May 2019. (Role: Convener)
Adminstrative Responsibilities:
- Professor (I/C)-I, NCC NIT Raipur [08-08-2024-Present]
- Member, PI Unit Unnat Bharat Cell, NIT Raipur [25/09/2024-Present]
- FIC-Timetable, CSE Dept. NIT Raipur [04/01/2023-Present]
- FIC, Training Cell-Internal Training, Career Development Center (CDC), NIT Raipur [03-08-2023 to 28-04-2025]
- Nodal officer, Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 2.0, 2024 (TFYC 2.0) [4 Oct 2024 to 01-11-2025]
- Assistant Exam Superintendent, NIT Raipur [07/11/2022 to 07/11/2024]
Professional Affiliations
- Life Member, Computer Society of India (CSI). Membership No.- 4092220001.
- Professional Member, Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), USA. Membership No.- 4654428.
- Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), USA. Membership No.- 93806580.
- Member, Institution of Engineers (India), Membership No.- M-1643015.
- Life Member, Orissa Information Technology Society (OITS), L19/476