The Department of Computer Science was established in the year 1971 and is one of the earliest Computer Science & Engineering departments in the country. Currently, it has 22 faculty members and over 800 students working towards their Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees. In addition, it actively participates in select off-campus programmes.
The department attracts high quality students from all over India and has an impressive placement record. Many of graduates choose to join some of the best institutions of higher learning around the world, whereas some prefer to gain a few years of work experience before deciding their next course of action. Still some others choose to chase their dream taking a path that is less travelled like taking the social welfare route or liberal arts based vocations.
One of the strengths of the department is its strong entrepreneurial culture and many students have successfully involved themselves in creating entrepreneurial ventures some of which have gone fully commercial within a short span of time. While some such students benefit from the on-campus Technology Business Incubator provided by the Institute, some others choose to create virtual organizations to keep the costs low and later move onto the regular business models.
In the recent past, we had benchmarked our curriculum with select institutions of higher learning around the world and currently we are carefully reviewing the impact of these consequent changes with a view to make our programmes even more strong and competitive.
In the past, the department has attracted unrestricted research grants as well as competitive research grants from several sources including national funding agencies (DST, DEITY-MCIT, DEC, UGC, ATB and CAIR), International funding agencies (European Commission, MFA-Government of France) as well as from corporate research laboratories (Microsoft Research (Redmond), Microsoft Research (India), IBM, CISCO, TCS, Digital Think amongst others).
Vision for the Computer Science and Information Systems Department
At the BITS Pilani Computer Science and Information Systems Department, our vision is to lead in advancing both the theoretical and applied aspects of computer science, fostering innovation that contributes to the technological and societal transformation of India and the world. Building on our core strengths in AI, machine learning, quantum computing, and data science, we aim to position the department as a global leader in interdisciplinary research. Our goal is to create an academic environment that nurtures creativity, collaboration, and ethical development in technology.
Vision for Students
Our department is committed to preparing students for the rapidly evolving world of technology. Through hands-on research, international collaborations, and partnerships with industry leaders, we strive to provide students with the tools they need to succeed in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, and software development. Programs like the CS+X Initiative empower students to pursue dual interests, combining Computer Science and Information Systems with humanities, social sciences, or other STEM fields, thus equipping them to solve complex global problems using technology.
We believe that a BITS Pilani Computer Science and Information Systems graduate should not only excel technically but also embody the principles of ethical computing and responsible innovation.
Mission of the Department
Our mission is to advance the field of Computer Science and Information Systems through cutting-edge research and high-quality education, fostering a culture of innovation that addresses both local and global challenges. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive academic environment, where students from all backgrounds can thrive and make impactful contributions to society.
As technology continues to permeate every aspect of life, the department is focused on developing solutions that promote equity, security, and sustainability. By staying at the forefront of research in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and big data, we aim to be a driving force for technological progress that serves humanity.
Research and Achievements
In line with our mission, the department has been leading research in various cutting-edge fields, including AI ethics, quantum machine learning, and data privacy. Recent projects have included collaborations with global tech companies and academic institutions to develop state-of-the-art algorithms and systems with broad applications across industries like healthcare, finance, and smart cities.
Faculty members are publishing widely in top journals, presenting at prestigious conferences, and receiving accolades for their contributions to fields like AI, cybersecurity, and human-computer interaction.
Student Engagement and Opportunities
The BITS Pilani Computer Science and Information Systems Department offers numerous opportunities for students to engage in real-world applications of computer science. From internships with leading tech companies to participation in international coding competitions, students are encouraged to apply their knowledge in dynamic, practical contexts.
New initiatives, such as our Rakesh Kapoor Innovation Centre, provide spaces for students to work on entrepreneurial projects, collaborate with peers from different disciplines, and prototype innovative solutions. Additionally, students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty on research that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in computing, from autonomous systems to quantum cryptography.
Community Outreach and Engagement
As part of our commitment to social responsibility, the department actively engages with the broader community through outreach programs. Our recent initiatives include providing coding workshops for underrepresented groups, contributing to digital literacy efforts in rural areas, and collaborating with non-profits to solve societal issues using technology.
By fostering a culture of service and innovation, we aim to empower the next generation of technologists to use their skills for the betterment of society.
In Conclusion
As we look to the future, the BITS Pilani Computer Science and Information Systems Department remains committed to pushing the frontiers of technology and education. Together with our talented students, accomplished faculty, and engaged community, we are confident that our department will continue to be a leader in shaping the future of technology for the greater good.
Ph.D. Topic - Techniques for Augmented Reality Visualization in Engineering and Healthcare Education
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Prof. Mukesh Kumar Rohil,
Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Topic - Design and development of Strategic Resource Allocation for Metaverse applications in Ultra- Dense and Dynamic Edge Networks
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Hari Babu K,
Co. Supervisor -
Dr. Manjunath.R
Ph.D. Topic - Neural Networks, AI, Machine Learning, Education domain
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Amit Dua,
Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Topic - Multi-modal Question answering system
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Yashvardhan Sharma,
Co. Supervisor -
Dr. Lavika goel
Ph.D. Topic - Algorithm Design for Anytime Mining of Large-Scale Static and Streaming Data
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Jagat Sesh Challa,
Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Topic - Deep Learning, Machine Learning, and AI
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Pratik Narang,
Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Topic - Mitigating Fairness Issues in Federated Learning on Biased and Heterogeneous Data
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Amitesh Singh Rajput,
Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Topic - Improving data driven decision making in small-mid scale dairy cooperatives
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Dr. Navneet Goyal,
Co. Supervisor -
Prof. Poonam Goyal, Dr. Ashutosh Bhatia, [Prof. Aniruddha Desai, Prof. Yi-Ping Phobe Chen, Dr. Markandeya Jois (La Trobe University, Australia)]
Ph.D. Topic - New Biometric Traits for Human Recognition
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Kamlesh Tiwari,
Co. Supervisor -
Ashutosh Bhatia,
Ph.D. Topic - Secure and Privacy-Preserving Decentralized Collaborative IoT (C-IoT) systems for mobile crowdsensing
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Ashutosh Bhatia,
Co. Supervisor -
Kamlesh Tiwari,
Ph.D. Topic - Privacy preserving biometric continuous authentication in the IoT
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Ashutosh Bhatia,
Co. Supervisor -
Dr. Song Wang
Ph.D. Topic - Crop Yield Prediction using Deep Learning Techniques on Multivariate Time Series Data
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Dr. Navneet Goyal,
Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Topic - Applied AI
Ph.D. Supervisor -
L. Rajya Lakshmi,
Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Topic - ANALYSIS OF MULTI-SENSOR IMAGES FOR PUBLIC SURVEILLANCE
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Prof. Poonam Goyal,
Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Topic - Enhancing Facial Emotion Recognition in Low Resolution Video Feeds
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Pratik Narang,
Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Topic - MULTI ROBOT SYSTEM (Robotics)
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Avinash Gautam,
Co. Supervisor -
Dr. Virendra Singh Shekhawat
Ph.D. Topic - Improved Techniques for Automatic Detection of Ophthalmic Diseases
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Sundaresan Raman,
Co. Supervisor -
Dr. Rajiv Raman
Ph.D. Topic - AI-Enabled Design of Optimal and Targeted Advertisement Campaign Strategy on E-Commerce Platforms
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Yashvardhan Sharma,
Co. Supervisor -
Kamlesh Tiwari,
Ph.D. Topic - Segmentation and Registration Techniques for AR
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Prof. Mukesh Kumar Rohil,
Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Topic - Neural Machine Translation System for Low Resource Indic Languages
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Yashvardhan Sharma,
Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Topic - Design and development of a Wearable Visual Assistant with Semantic Feature Recognition and Recommendation System for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) individuals.
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Virendra S Shekhawat,
Co. Supervisor -
Avinash Gautam,
Ph.D. Topic - Development of AI-Empowered Vision-Based Driver Support System for Autonomous Vehicles
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Dr. Shashank Gupta
Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Topic - Identity-aware Security for Heterogeneous Cloud Applications and platforms based upon User Behavior analysis and Insider Threats to complement the Zero Trust functionality
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Vishal Gupta,
Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Topic - Deep image/video representation using multi-modal data
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Prof. Poonam Goyal,
Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Topic - Efficient Parallelization of Clustering Algorithms on GPU Clusters
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Dr. Navneet Goyal,
Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Topic - Design and development of a framework to prevent DDoS attacks using Software Defined Networking
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Vishal Gupta,
Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Topic - Design and Implementation of a Framework for Secure Fault-Tolerant Multi-Robot Task Allocation under Imperfect Communication.
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Prof. Sudeept Mohan,
Co. Supervisor -
Avinash Gautam,
Ph.D. Topic - Exploring graph representation learning techniques for text data.
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Vinti Agarwal,
Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Topic - Design and Implementation of real time algorithms for motor imagery task classification using electroencephalogram (EEG) signals
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Vandana Agarwal,
Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Topic - AI-enabled Mechanisms for Intrusion Detection in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Pratik Narang,
Co. Supervisor -
Tejasvi Alladi,
Ph.D. Topic - Human Action Recognition for Medical condition classification
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Yashvardhan Sharma,
Co. Supervisor -
Kamlesh Tiwari, Ashutosh Bhatia,
Ph.D. Topic - Energy Efficient and Secure Data Transmission in IoT Systems
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Hari Babu K,
Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Dr. Navneet Goyal,
Co. Supervisor -
Prof. Sudhirkumar Barai,
Ph.D. Topic - The Set Orienteering Problem: A review of variants and solution approaches
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Abhishek Mishra,
Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Amitesh Singh Rajput,
Co. Supervisor -
Tanmaya Mahapatra,
Ph.D. Topic - Design and development of self-adaptive machine learning techniques for scalability and elasticity in cloud computing architecture
Ph.D. Supervisor -
Virendra S Shekhawat,
Co. Supervisor -
Hari Babu K,
Admission to the Ph.D. Program (Full-time and Part-time) in the Department of CSIS at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, for the Second Semester, Academic Year 2024-25, is now open.
Research Talk on AI Infrastructure with Dr. Puneet Sharma, Director of the Networking and Distributed Systems Lab at Hewlett Packard Labs, USA to be hosted by BITS Pilani CSIS Department on September 23, 2024.
Joint PhD program at BITS Pilani and La Trobe University, Australia
JOINT Ph.D. SCHOLARSHIP – BITS PILANI AND RMIT UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA
JOINT Ph.D. SCHOLARSHIP – BITS PILANI AND RMIT UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA
Admission to the Ph.D Programme (Full-time and Part-time) in Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad Campuses of BITS Pilani for Second Semester, Academic Year 2024-25 will open shortly.
JOINT PH.D. SCHOLARSHIP – BITS PILANI AND RMIT UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA
Indian Workshop on Applied Deep Learning (IWADL2019)
International Workshop on Data Analytics & Applications
INDO – CHILE Workshop on BIG Data
Joint PhD program at BITS Pilani and La Trobe University, Australia
9 May, 2024JOINT Ph.D. SCHOLARSHIP – BITS PILANI AND RMIT UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA
15 April, 2024JOINT Ph.D. SCHOLARSHIP – BITS PILANI AND RMIT UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA
15 April, 2024JOINT PH.D. SCHOLARSHIP – BITS PILANI AND RMIT UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA
16 September, 2023Indian Workshop on Applied Deep Learning (IWADL2019)
18 August, 2023International Workshop on Data Analytics & Applications
3 August, 2023INDO – CHILE Workshop on BIG Data
3 August, 2023Workshop on Blockchain Technology And Applications
3 August, 2023Indian Workshop on Applied Deep Learning (IWADL2019)
15 December, 2019One day Workshop on Blockchain Technology and Applications
10 November, 2019International conference on Intelligent Human Computer Interaction-IHCI-2016
12 December, 2016Indo-Chile Workshop on Big Data 2014 (ICWBD)
4 June, 2014International Workshop on Data Analytics & Applications 2013 (IWDAA)
26 February, 2013Workshop on Introduction to Graphs and Geometric Algorithms
22 January, 2009A Research Talk on Realizing Artificial Intelligence Edge-to-Cloud-to-Exascale
4th Indian Workshop on Applied Deep Learning (June 12-16, 2023)
Workshop on Blockchain Technology And Applications, November 10, 2019
Indian Workshop on Applied Deep Learning (IWADL2019), December 15-18, 2019
The CSIS department is organizing an Indian Workshop on Applied Deep Learning
Indian Workshop on Applied Deep Learning (IWADL2019), December 15-18, 2019
BITS Pilani (CSIS Dept.) signs an MoU with La Trobe University, Melbourne.
The CSIS department is organizing one day workshop on Block Chain Technology & Applications
Prof. Rahul Banerjee has been elevated by the IEEE to the grade of Senior Member.
BITS Pilani students win at “Ericsson Innovation Awards India 2016”.
Ms. Sonal Kumari received Best Paper Award in 8th Annual ACM Compute 2015 Conference.
Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the Project/Thesis/Dissertation/SAT Problems Semester II (2024-25) under supervision of Prof. Yashvardhan Sharma, Department of Computer Science & Information Systems, BITS Pilani, Rajasthan.
Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the Project-type Courses/Thesis/Dissertation Applications Semester II (2024-25) under supervision of Prof. Poonam Goyal and Prof Navneet Goyal, Department of Computer Science & Information Systems, BITS Pilani, Rajasthan.
Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the joint PhD program at BITS Pilani and La Trobe University, Australia to work on a research project under supervision of Prof. Poonam Goyal, Department of Computer Science & Information Systems, BITS Pilani, Rajasthan.
Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the position of Research Fellow to work on a research project funded by BITS-CDRF projects under supervision of Dr. Shashank Gupta, Department of Computer Science & Information System, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, Rajasthan.
Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow to work on a research project funded by The Nature Conservancy, TNC India under supervision of Dr. Dhruv Kumar, Department of Computer Science & Information System, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, Rajasthan.
Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the position of Project Research Scientist-I (Non Medical) to work on a research project funded by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) under supervision of Dr. Tanmaya Mahapatra, Department of Computer Science & Information System, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, Rajasthan.
Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the position of Research Fellow to work on a research project funded by BITS CDRF Scheme under supervision of Prof. Ashutosh Bhatia, Department of Computer Science & Information Systems and Prof. Sainath Bitragunta, Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, Rajasthan.
Department of CSIS
Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work on a research project funded by BITS Pilani, India under the Supervision of Prof. Kamlesh Tiwari, Department of CSIS and Prof. Trilok Mathur, Department of Mathematics, BITS Pilani, Rajasthan.
Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the position of Research Fellow to work on a research project funded by BITS CDRF Scheme under supervision of Prof. Jagat Sesh Challa, Department of Computer Science and Information Systems and Prof. Veena Ramachandran, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, Rajasthan.
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