Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

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Dr. Amrita Sarkar

Joined Institute on : 14-Mar-2023

  • Assistant Professor
  • Computer Science
  • Ph.D., M.Tech, B.Tech
Contact Address

Qrt. No. C-II/61, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi -835215

Flat A1, 19, College Road, Howrah 711103

  • Phone Office - 0651 2531817
  • Phone Residence - 9570109744
  • Email - amritasarkar@bitmesra.ac.in
Work Experience

Teaching : 8 Years

Research : 15 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, Data Science

Publications

Publications:

2025

  1. Sarkar, A. Bhattacharjee, V. and Pandey, P. (2025) ‘An Empirical Analysis of Deep Learning Models for Temperature Prediction’, International Journal of Experimental Research and Review [ISSN: 2455-4855], Vol. 47, pp. 12-24. (Scopus) DOI: DOI: https://doi.org/10.52756/ijerr.2025.v47.002
  2. Sarkar, A. and Bhattacharjee, V. (2025). (2025) ‘A Comparative Study of Accident Black Spot Identification: A Crucial Analysis Using Machine Learning and Statistical Approach’, International Journal of Experimental Research and Review [ISSN: 2455-4855], Vol. 47, pp. 84-92. (Scopus) DOI: DOI: https://doi.org/10.52756/ijerr.2025.v47.007
  3. Sarkar, A., Mishra A. K., Singh U. P., Hassan S., Singh Munda G. and Singh P. (2025) ‘Real-Time Crime Prediction in India Using Machine Learning’, International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET), [ISSN: 2321-9653] Vol. 13, Issue VII, pp. 641-646. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22214/ijraset.2025.73053
  4. Sarkar A., Sharma S., Himanshu, Dey Sarkar A. and Kumar A. (2025) ‘Enhancing Recruitment Efficiency Through AI-Driven Resume Screening and Skill Assessment’, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJFMR) (In Press)
  5. Sarkar, A. Bhattacharjee, V. and Priya, A. (2025) ‘Machine Learning in Mental Health: Advances in Depression Detection’, Proceedings of 5th International Conference On Advanced Computational and Communication Paradigms (ICACCP), Springer. (Scopus) (In Press)
  6. Nag, A., Barucha, J. and Sarkar, A. (2025) ‘Architectural Education: AI Integrative Challenges and Prospects’, Effective Instructional Design Informed by AI, Chapter 13, pp. 383-408 [ISBN13: 9798369365274 EISBN13: 9798369365298] (310524-081711). (Scopus) DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-6527-4.ch013

2024

  1. 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]. (Scopus) DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9687-6.ch003
  2. 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. [ISBN: 9780735449534] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0214707 (Scopus)

2023

  1. 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]. (Scopus) DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-4755-0.ch017

2021

  1. Sarkar A. (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]. (Scopus) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0275-7_12
  2. 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]. (Scopus) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9774-9_8

2020

  1. 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. (Scopus) DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s40030-019-00422-7

2019

  1. Sarkar, A. (2019) ‘Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Sustainable Development’, SBU Integrated Journal, Vol. 1, pp. 123-125. [ISBN: 978-93-5346-964-1]

2017

  1. Sarkar, A. and Chaya S. (2017) ‘Crime Rate Prediction’, International Conference on ‘Innovative Emerging Strategies in Economics, Commerce, banking, Law, Management, Engineering, Computer Science and Applications, Royal, Vol. 6, Issue 2, pp. 104-107. [ISSN: 2278-8158]

2016

  1. 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. (Scopus)

DOIhttps://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJDATS.2016.077484

2012

  1. 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. (Scopus)

DOIhttps://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJVS.2012.049020

  1. 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

2010

  1. Sarkar, A. and 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.
  2. Sarkar S. and 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.

2009

  1. 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

Predicting Sustainable Urban Traffic Threshold Level and Carbon Footprint Analysis Using AI for a Greener Future

PI

Asha & Sajjan Agarwal Foundation (under CSR-CFS)

Rs. 14,71,800/-

 

2nd July, 2025

2 years (Ongoing)

2

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

Reference Book:

  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