Dr. Pitambar Khanra

Dr. Pitambar Khanra is a data and network scientist with over nine years of research experience in applying mathematical methods to complex systems. His work lies at the intersection of Network Science, Machine Learning, and Computational Neuroimaging.

He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the National Institute of Technology Durgapur and has international research experience, including postdoctoral work at the State University of New York at Buffalo, USA.

His research focuses on developing advanced analytical methods such as energy landscape analysis for high-dimensional fMRI data and data integration techniques for single-cell sequencing, contributing to impactful interdisciplinary innovations.

Before joining UPES, Dr. Pitambar Khanra served as a Postdoctoral Associate at the State University of New York at Buffalo, USA, working on computational neuroimaging and single-cell RNA sequencing data analytics.

He has also held Visiting Scientist positions at Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Germany, under a DST-DAAD project, and IIT Ropar, India. His research career began at NIT Durgapur during his doctoral work in nonlinear dynamics.

Network Science | Complex Systems Dynamics | Computational Neuroimaging | fMRI and EEG Analysis | Machine Learning for Big Data | Single-Cell Multi-Omics Data Integration | Synchronization in Nonlinear Systems

Dr. Khanra emphasizes building strong conceptual foundations through intuitive understanding and practical application. He creates a collaborative learning environment where theoretical concepts are connected to real-world computational challenges.

By integrating insights from interdisciplinary research, he encourages analytical thinking, problem solving, and innovation among students in data science and computational fields.

Design and Analysis of Algorithms | Probability | Entropy and Monte Carlo Simulation | Partial Differential Equations | Ordinary Differential Equations | Programming Labs in C, C++, and MATLAB

• Recipient of the Best Presentation Award at the Northeast Regional Conference on Complex Systems, USA (2022)
• Awarded travel grants from CSIR and SERB for presenting research at international conferences in Russia and France

Dr. Pitambar Khanra has a strong publication record in SCI-indexed journals including Physical Review E, Physical Review Research, Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, European Journal of Neuroscience, and BMC Neuroscience.

His research contributions focus on complex network dynamics, brain connectivity analysis, and synchronization in multilayer systems, advancing computational neuroscience and data science methodologies.

He actively serves as a reviewer for reputed journals such as Physical Review E, Journal of Computational Science, Chaos, Frontiers in Neuroscience, and PLOS One, and regularly presents his work at international conferences.

pitambar.khanra@ddn.upes.ac.in