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 : 14-Mar-2023

  Work Experience
 
Teaching : 7 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
 

Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Soft Computing, Data Mining

  Publications
 

Publications:

  1. Sarkar, A. (2024) ‘Accident black spot identification based on classical and computational intelligence methods’, International Conference on Machine Intelligence with Applications (ICMIA2023), AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 3164, Issue 1, 030004, pp. 1-13; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0214707
  2. Sarkar A., Sarkar S. (2024) ‘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, pp. 50-76 [ISBN13: 9781799896876]. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9687-6.ch003
  3. Sarkar A., Sarkar S. (2023) ‘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: 10.4018/978-1-6684-4755-0.ch017
  4. Sarkar Amrita (2021) ‘Transportation Network Analysis Using Fuzzy Logic through GIS Techniques: A Study of Central Kolkata’, LNNS (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering (LNEE), Vol 748 pp. 139-153 [ISBN: 978-981-16-0275-7]. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0275-7_12
  5. Sarkar A., Sahoo G., Sahoo U.C. (2021) ‘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, Vol 164, pp. 75-86, Springer, Singapore. [ISBN: 978-981-15-9773-2]. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9774-9_8
  6. Sarkar, A. and Sarkar, S. (2020) ‘Comparative Assessment Between Statistical and Soft Computing Methods for Accident Severity Classification’, Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A [ISSN: 2250-2149], Vol. 101, No. 2, pp. 27–40. DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s40030-019-0042
  7. 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.
  8. Sarkar, A. (2017) ‘Crime Rate Prediction’, International Conference on ‘Innovative Emerging Strategies in Economics, Commerce, banking, Law, Management, Engineering, Computer Science and Applications, Royal [ISSN: 2278-8158], Vol. 6, Issue 2, pp. 104-107.
  9. Sarkar, A., Sahoo, G. and Sahoo, U.C. (2016) ‘Feature Selection in Accident Data: An Analysis of its Application in Classification Algorithms’, International Journal of Data Analysis Techniques and Strategies (IJDATS) [ISSN: 1755-8050], Vol. 8, No. 2, pp.108–121.DOIhttps://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJDATS.2016.077484
  10. Sarkar, A., Sahoo, U.C. and Sahoo, G. (2012) ‘Accident prediction models for urban roads’, International Journal of Vehicle Safety (IJVS)[ ISSN: 1479-3105], Vol. 6, No. 2, pp.149–161.DOIhttps://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJVS.2012.049020
  11. Sarkar, A., Sahoo, G., and Sahoo, U. C. (2012) ‘Application of Fuzzy Logic in Transport Planning, International Journal of Soft Computing (IJSC) [ISSN: 2229-7103], AIRCC, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 1-21. DOIhttp://airccse.org/journal/ijsc/papers/3211ijsc01.pdf
  12. Sarkar, A. Sarkar, S., (2010) Sustainable Development of Natural Resource Through Remote Sensing and GIS’, Journal of Indian Buildings Congress [ISSN: 2349-7475], Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 103-106.
  13. Sarkar Satyaki, Sarkar Amrita (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.
  14. Nathawat, M.S., Rathore, V.S. and Sarkar A. (2009) ‘Innovative Approach towards Creating Thematic Maps for Urban Information System A Study for Patna City in India’, ABACUS [ISSN: 0973-8339], Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 53-60.
  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

 

  Current Sponsored Projects
 

Sl.No.

Title of the Project

PI / Co-PI

Funding Agency

Sanctioned Amount

Date of Sanction

Project Duration

1

Deep learning models for Depression Detection among young adults.

PI

BIT Mesra under Seed Money Scheme

Rs. 4,00,000/-

 

1st July, 2024

2 years (Ongoing)

  Text and Reference Books
 

Books (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

 

Book Chapters (Edited):

  1. ‘Yoga for Physical, Mental and Emotional Health’, Published June 2021, ISBN No. 978-93-5493-849-8.