Scholar
Nirmalya Thakur, Ph.D.
Google Scholar ID: _QOCdZAAAAAJ
Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Citations & Impact
Citations
1,181
H-index
20
i10-index
31
Publications
20
Co-authors
0
Publications
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Resume (English only)
Academic Achievements
- Has co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals and conferences. Recognized by the IEEE Computer Society as one of the Top 30 Early Career Professionals of 2024.
Research Experience
- Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. His research spans Big Data, Data Analysis, Human-Computer Interaction, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing. He leverages interaction data from everyday activities in smart home environments and on digital platforms like social media to address global health crises such as public sentiment, misinformation, and anxiety.
Education
- PhD from the University of Cincinnati, where he received numerous accolades, including the Dean's Fellowship, the Distinguished Thesis Award, the Interdisciplinary Research Fellowship, the Risk Management Awareness Award, and the Engineer of the Month Award.
Background
- Research interests include Big Data, Data Analysis, Human-Computer Interaction, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing. Focuses on addressing critical societal challenges through innovative, data-driven solutions.
Miscellany
- Featured in interviews with IEEE TV, on the cover page of Millennium Magazine, in American Scientist Magazine, on Yahoo News, Business Insider, and multiple other news outlets for his contributions to the field of Computer Science.
Co-authors