Educational Background

🧑‍🏫 Teaching Philosophy

"I believe that effective teaching is not just about delivering knowledge, but about igniting curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong passion for learning. My approach focuses on clarity, application-based learning, and connecting theory with real-world problems."
— Dr. Nilkanta Das

💼 Work Experience

Assistant Professor (I)

Duration: July 2024 – Present
Role: Faculty of Mathematics
Department: School of Computer Applications
Institution: KIIT University, Odisha-751024, India.

📘 Courses Taught

At my current institution, I have had the opportunity to teach a wide range of foundational and advanced subjects in mathematics and applied sciences. My teaching focuses on clarity, engagement, and real-world application, and is consistently well-received by students across various academic levels.

🎓 Postgraduate Courses

• Discrete Mathematics – MCA & MSc (Computer Science)
  Focuses on logic, set theory, combinatorics, graph theory, and applications in computer science.
  
  

• Optimization Techniques – MSc (Computer Science)
  Covers linear, nonlinear, and dynamic programming models with emphasis on algorithmic approaches.
  
  

📘 Undergraduate Courses

• Introduction to Probability – BSc (Computer Science)
  Explores fundamentals of probability theory, random variables, distributions, and real-life modeling.
  
  

• Operations Research – BSc (Computer Science)
  Introduces decision-making tools like linear programming, transportation models, and queuing theory.
  
  

👨‍🏫 Academic Mentorship

• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students in their project work and dissertations.
  
  

• Provide academic guidance, research direction, and skill-building support.
  
  

• Encourage interdisciplinary thinking and problem-solving approaches.

🎓 Educational Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mathematics

Duration: 2020 – 2024
Institute: Department of Mathematics, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India
Class: First Class
Thesis Title: Numerous Novel Analytical Techniques for Solving Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations Arising in Physical Systems
Date of Award: 27/06/2024
Supervisor: Prof. Santanu Saha Ray

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mathematics

Duration: 2015 – 2017
Institute: Bodoland University, Assam, India
Class: First Class 

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mathematics (Honours)

Duration: 2012 – 2015
Institute: Gauhati University, Assam, India
Class: First Class 

12th Standard – Higher Secondary Education (Science)

Duration: 2010 – 2012
Board: West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE), West Bengal, India
Class: First Class

10th Standard – Secondary Education

Duration: 2008 – 2010
Board: West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE), West Bengal, India
Class: First Class