Dr. Siba Narayan Swain is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad, Karnataka. He has completed his Masters (CSE) and PhD specializing in Wireless Networks with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai. 

Dr. Siba is currently researching next generation telecommunication/cellular networks (6G and Beyond) with special attention to employing latest technologies such as AI and Blockchains in design and software implementation of algorithms for resource management as well as security and privacy. He is actively collaborating with universities in the US and India to strengthen the research base. He has received numerous grants from the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB, Government of India) as well as Industry to conduct research and training programmes. 

He also has delivered talks on topics related to Machine Learning, Cellular Networks, and Blockchain technologies to industry folks on several occasions. Dr Siba also has industrial experience working with Infosys Ltd and Manipal Group (Technology Department) employing cutting edge technologies to develop novel solutions for clients, in the capacity of a Systems Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Team Lead roles.