Prof. Somsubhra Gupta is a distinguished academician and researcher with over 26 years of teaching and research experience in Computer Science and Engineering. He is currently serving as Professor and Adviser (Former Dean – Science & Director, R&D Cell) at Swami Vivekananda University, Kolkata since September 2021.

Previously, he held notable positions including:

• Associate Professor at Amity University, Kolkata (2018–2021)

• Dean of Faculty & Professor (CSE) at DIT (2018)

• Dean–Academic Affairs & Associate Professor, CSE/IT at JIS College of Engineering, Autonomous (2001–2018)

• Lecturer at Asansol Engineering College and Murshidabad College of Engineering & Technology.

His long academic journey reflects his expertise in teaching, research, academic leadership, and institutional development.

Leadership & Academic Contributions

• 18 years of academic administration, including 10 years as HOD (CSE/IT) and Dean on multiple occasions.

• Member of Board of Governors, Chairman – Board of Studies, Director – R&D Cell, and Coordinator – IQAC.

• Extensive contribution to accreditation processes, successfully steering 3 NBA Tier-II, 2 NBA Tier-I, 2 NAAC and 2 Autonomy cycles.

• Coordinator of World Bank TEQIP Project (worth ₹6 crores) for 7 years, overseeing academic planning, monitoring, and evaluation.

• Established ICT-enabled live learning programs including QEEE, NPTEL, Spoken Tutorials, and Flipped Learning.

Research & Innovation

Prof. Gupta has made significant contributions to research and innovation, demonstrated by:

• Publications: 196 papers (indexed in Scopus, WoS, IEEE, Springer, Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, Wiley).

• Citations: Over 1001 citations across Scopus and WoS.

• Patents: 13 published patents in domains including Machine Learning, NLP, Medical Technology, Compilers, Robotics, and IoT.

• Books & Chapters: 15 publications, including Springer and McGraw-Hill proceedings.

• Funded Projects: 3 AICTE-sponsored research projects and multiple institutional projects.

• International Exposure: Presented research in USA and Asia; chaired sessions in 9 international conferences; attended 27 global events.

• Research Supervision: Guided 8 Ph.D. scholars (4 submitted), 40+ PG projects, and 80+ UG projects.

Awards & Recognitions

Prof. Gupta’s outstanding contributions to teaching and research have earned him 22 awards (including 4 Best Paper Awards), such as:

• Swami Vivekananda Excellence Award (2025)

• IUCEE Honorary Membership & Showcase Award (2024–25)

• Nikhil Bharat Banga Shiksha Samman (2024)

• Bharat Gaurav Shri Samman – National Lifetime Achievement Award (2022)

• National Education Brilliance Award (2022)

• Academic Excellence Award (2022)

• Bharat Vidya Shiromani Award (2016)

• Outstanding Faculty Award (2015)

His innovation “LEARN with NOODLE” was showcased at MIT Solve (Massachusetts, USA) in 2022.

Eligibility for Iconic Researcher Award

Prof. Somsubhra Gupta’s profile demonstrates:

• Sustained academic excellence spanning more than 26 years.

• Significant contributions to research through publications, citations, patents, and books.

• Global academic presence through international conferences, editorial roles, and collaborations.

• Leadership in higher education as Dean, Director (R&D), and TEQIP Coordinator.

• Recognition at national and international levels through prestigious awards.

These achievements strongly establish his eligibility for the Iconic Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels, recognizing him as a visionary academic leader, prolific researcher, and impactful innovator in the field of Computer Science and Engineering.