Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
Dr. Amrita Sarkar
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Ph.D., M.Tech, B.Tech
Contact Address
Permanent Address Flat A1, 19, College Road, Howrah 711103
Local Address Qrt. No. C-II/61, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi -835215
Phone (Office) 0651 2531817
Phone Residence 9570109744
Email Id amritasarkar@bitmesra.ac.in
Joined Institute on : 15-Mar-2023

  Work Experience
 
Teaching : 6 Years

Research : 7 Years

  Professional Background
  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science,  Birla Institute of Technology,  Mesra, Extension Center Lalpur, from 14th March 2023 till date.
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sarala Birla University, Ranchi, from 11th September 2018 to 10th March 2023.
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, RTC Institute of Technology, Anandi, Ranchi, from 4th September 2017 to 31st August 2018.
  4. Full-Time Ph.D. Research Fellow, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, from 24th January 2011 to 28th  September 2015.
  5. Senior Research Fellow, Department of Remote Sensing, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, 21st August 2008 to 20th  August 2010, working on National Urban Information System [NUIS] project, NRSC Hyderabad [ISRO] for creation of Maps and Database for the towns of Arrrah, Muzzafarpur, Bhagalpur and Patna.
  Research Areas
 

Artificial Intelligence,

Machine Learning,

Soft Computing,

Data Mining,

Algorithms

  Publications
 

Publication in peer-reviewed Journals

  1. Sarkar A. ‘Transportation Network Analysis Using Fuzzy Logic through GIS Techniques: A Study of Central Kolkata,’ LNNS (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering (LNEE), (2021).  748, 139-153 [ISBN: 978-981-16-0275-7] (Springer, Singapore) (SCOPUS) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0275-7_12
  2. Sarkar A., Sahoo G., Sahoo U.C. ‘Assessment of Severity Classification of Traffic Accidents on the Basis of K-Means Clustering and Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System’. In: Tavares J.M.R.S., Chakrabarti S., Bhattacharya A., Ghatak S. (eds) Emerging Technologies in Data Mining and Information Security. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, (2021). 164, 75-86, [ISSN: 2367-3370] (Springer, Singapore) (SCOPUS). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9774-9_8
  3. Sarkar A., Sarkar S. ‘Comparative assessment between statistical and soft computing methods for accident severity classification,’ Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A (2020). 101 (2), 27–40 [ISSN 2250-2149] (Springer) (SCOPUS) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40030-019-00422-7
  4. Sarkar, A., Sahoo, G. and Sahoo, U.C. ‘Feature Selection in Accident Data: An Analysis of its Application in Classification Algorithms’, Int. J. of Data Analysis Techniques and Strategies (IJDATS) (2016). 8(2), 108–121 [ISSN: 1755-8050] (Inderscience) (SCOPUS) DOI: https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJDATS.2016.077484
  5. Sarkar, A., Sahoo, U.C. and Sahoo, G. ‘Accident prediction models for urban roads,’ International Journal of Vehicle Safety (IJVS) (2012). 6(2), 149-161 [ ISSN: 1479-3105] (Inderscience) (SCOPUS) DOI: https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJVS.2012.049020
  6. Sarkar, A., Sahoo, G., and Sahoo, U. C. ‘Application of Fuzzy Logic in Transport Planning,’ International Journal of Soft Computing (IJSC) (2012). 3(2), 1-21 [ISSN: 2229-7103], (AIRCC) DOI: http://airccse.org/journal/ijsc/papers/3211ijsc01.pdf
  7. Nathawat, M.S., Rathore, V.S. and Sarkar A. ‘Innovative Approach towards Creating Thematic Maps for Urban Information System A Study for Patna City in India,’ ABACUS (2009). 4(2), 53-60 [ISSN: 0973-8339].

Paper presentation in Seminar/Conference/Workshop

International:

  1. Sarkar Amrita (2023) ‘Accident Black Spot Identification Based on Classical and Computational Intelligence Methods’, International Conference on Machine Intelligence with Application (ICMIA 2023), organized by Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Lalpur Centre, Ranchi on 7th– 8th December 2023.
  2. Sarkar Amrita (2020) ‘Transportation Network Analysis Using Fuzzy Logic through GIS Techniques: A Study of Central Kolkata,’ 5th International Conference on Microelectronics, Computing & Communication Systems (MCCS-2020), organized by Institution of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineers & Indian Society for VLSI Education held at ARTTC BSNL Ranchi on 11th -12th July 2020.
  3. Sarkar, A., Sahoo, G. and Sahoo, U.C. (2020) ‘Assessment of Severity Classification of Traffic Accidents based on K-means Clustering and Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System,’ 2nd International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Data Mining and Information Security (IEMIS 2020), organized by Institute of Engineering & Management, Kolkata, West Bengal. India, on 2nd - 4th July 2020.
  4. Sarkar Amrita, Chaya Sephali (2017) Crime Rate Prediction,’ International Conference on ‘innovative Emerging Strategies in Economics, Commerce, banking, Law, Management, Engineering, Computer Science and Applications, held at Science City, Kolkata on 29th December 2017 and published in Crime Rate Prediction, Royal [ISSN: 2278-8158], Vol. 6, Issue 2, pp. 104-107.

National:

  1. Sarkar, A. (2019) ‘Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Sustainable Development,’ National Conference on Environmental Ethics & Sustainable Development, organized by Sarala Birla University, Ranchi on 19th March 2019.
  2. Sarkar S., Sarkar A. (2010) Approaching Inclusive Planning for Urban Slums in Indian Megacities using Geographic Information System,’ 58th National Town & Country Planners Congress on Inclusive Planning for Empowering Urban Poor, held on Nagpur, on 4th – 6th January 2010, pp 298-300.
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  Member of Professional Bodies
 

 

The Institution of Engineers (India): No. G-547536-9

Indian Society of Remote Sensing: No. L-3369

Indian Society of Geomatics: No. ISG-L-1157

 

  Text and Reference Books
 

Books/ Book Chapter (Published):

  1. Sarkar Amrita (2011) ‘Fuzzy Logic Based Transportation Network Analysis– Study of Central Kolkata,’ Lap Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG. [ISBN: 978-3-8454-0488-2]. DOI: https://dl.acm.org/doi/book/10.5555/2073659
  2. Sarkar A., Sarkar S. (2022) Comparing Conventional Methods with Fuzzy logic for Quantifying Road Congestion: – Evidence from Central Kolkata India in Handbook of Research on Technological Advances of Library and Information Science in Industry 5.0, IGI Global, pp. 330-354, [ISBN13: 9781668447550].  DOI: https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/comparing-conventional-methods-with-fuzzy-logic-for-quantifying-road-congestion/316588
  3. Sarkar A., Sarkar S. (2023) Conceptual framework for application of ANN model in accident prediction – a study of Central Kolkata in Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks in ICT Research, IGI Global. [ISBN13: 9781799896876].