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Contact Information

Name Pushpak Das
Professional Title Senior Research Fellow
Email pushpakdas@nitm.ac.in

Professional Summary

Born along the Indo-Nepal border in the Indo-Gangetic Plain, I grew up in a rural environment where access to advanced infrastructure was limited which sparked a deep curiosity about how intelligent and energy-efficient computing systems could transform communities. This curiosity guided me towards engineering and research, where early exposure to communication networks and distributed systems shaped my long-term pursuit of sustainable and intelligent computing technologies.

Experience

  • 2024 - 2024

    Bangalore, India

    Research Intern
    NOKIA
    Investigated energy-efficient architectural strategies for 3GPP-compliant vehicular communication systems, analysing optimization opportunities across the RAN, transport, and core network domains.
    • Explored how network intelligence functions such as NWDAF-assisted analytics and policy-driven orchestration can support adaptive resource allocation for V2X workloads under mobility-driven traffic dynamics.
    • Studied the role of MEC-enabled edge computing, UPF placement strategies, and network slicing mechanisms in reducing end-to-end latency and power consumption for automotive service chains.
    • Contributed to system-level discussions on sustainable 5G-Advanced and pre-6G architectures, aligning research insights with ongoing standardization directions in green networking and intelligent network automation.
  • 2021 - 2026

    Meghalaya, India

    Research Fellow
    National Institute of Technology Meghalaya
    Conducting research on energy-efficient and intelligent computing systems, with a focus on sustainable
  • 2019 - 2020

    Meghalaya, India

    Junior Research Fellow
    National Institute of Technology Meghalaya
    Collaborated synergistically with NIT Meghalaya, the North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Center (NERLDC) Shillong, and the Power System Operation Corporation (POSOCO) to conceive and implement an expert system to detect and classify faults in the North Eastern region power grid.
  • 2018 - 2019

    Patna, India

    Junior Research Fellow
    National Institute of Technology Patna
    Investigated Kaldi for keyword spotting (KWS) within speech sequences, targeting identification of words of interest to advance speech processing methodologies.
  • 2018 - 2018

    Durgapur, India

    Assistant Professor
    Bengal College of Engineering and Technology
    Delivered undergraduate and post-graduate courses in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, fostering foundational knowledge and practical skills among students.
  • 2016 - 2017

    Forbesganj, India

    Assistant Professor
    Moti Baba Institute of Technology
    Delivered undergraduate courses in Computer Science and Engineering, such as Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Networks, and Software Engineering, contributing to the academic development of students.
  • 2015 - 2016

    Ranchi, India

    Software Architect
    Ranchi Design and Consultancy Services
    Managed full deployment lifecycle including sandbox development, system integration, testing, and production release, ensuring reliable end-user delivery of enterprise CRM solutions.

Education

  • 2021 - 2026

    Meghalaya, India

    PhD
    National Institute of Technology Meghalaya
    Computer Science and Engineering
  • 2013 - 2015

    Jharkhand, India

    Master of Engineering
    Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
    Software Engineering

Skills

Programming: Python, MATLAB, Java, C, Bash
AI and Machine Learning: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-learn; Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning
Scientific Computing: NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Matplotlib; Statistical Analysis
Distributed and Edge Systems: Edge Fog Cloud Orchestration, Energy-Aware Scheduling, Distributed Inference, V2X
Simulation and System Modeling: NS-3, OMNeT++, SUMO, VEINS; Network and Mobility Modeling
Systems and Development Tools: Linux, Docker, Git (Version Control), REST APIs, System Integration
Soft Skills: Effective Communication, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Time Management

Languages

Maithili : Native speaker
Hindi : Fluent
English : Fluent

Interests

Physics: Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Computing, Quantum Information, Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Communication, Quantum Teleportation