Inspires a passion for knowledge and growth.
Dr. Raghvendra Kumar serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at GIET University, Gunupur, Odisha, India, a position he has held since joining the institution on November 11, 2019. He also holds the roles of Professor and Deputy Dean for Research and Development in Computational Sciences, as well as Research Coordinator within the School of Engineering and Technology. Possessing a Ph.D. and a Postdoctoral fellowship completed in 2019 at Vietnam National University, Vietnam, Dr. Kumar teaches key courses including Data Mining, Algorithms, Computer Networks, and Artificial Intelligence. His primary research specializations include Big Data, Cloud Computing, Wireless Sensor Networks, and Data Mining, with additional focus areas in Internet of Things and Big Data analytics as reflected in his scholarly profile.
Dr. Kumar boasts a robust academic output, with 55 publications in international SCI/SCIE-indexed journals and 10 in national journals. Notable among his contributions are edited volumes such as 'Next Generation of Internet of Things' (Springer, 2021), 'Proceedings of ICNGIoT 2022' (Springer), and 'Multimedia Technologies in the Internet of Things Environment' (Springer). He has organized 12 seminars, symposia, short-term courses, and Faculty Development Programs, while attending 28 such professional development activities. His accolades include the Best Researcher Award, conferred twice in 2017 by the International Association of Engineers and Educators. Dr. Kumar maintains active memberships in prestigious organizations: MIR Labs (2016), Senior Member of United Association for Computational Engineering and Experts (2015), International Association of Engineers (2014), and International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (2014). He chaired the RICE committee in 2015 and has served as program chair and organizer for international conferences, including ICNGIoT-2021 hosted at GIET University. Additionally, he supervises Ph.D. scholars and participates in funded research projects.