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Debabrata Samanta

CIT Program Head and Assistant Professor

RIT Kosovo

Debabrata Samanta

CIT Program Head and Assistant Professor

RIT Kosovo

Bio

Dr. Samanta works as Program Head and Assistant Professor at the Department of Computing and Information Technologies, RIT Kosovo (A.U.K), Rochester Institute of Technology – RIT Global Campus, Kosovo, Europe. He obtained his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engg. from the National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, India, in SAR Image Processing. He is keenly interested in Interdisciplinary Research and development. He has experience spanning fields of SAR Image Analysis, Video surveillance, a Heuristic algorithm for Image Classification, Deep Learning Framework for Detection and Classification, Blockchain, Statistical Modelling, Wireless Adhoc Networks, and Natural Language Processing. He has completed six Consultancy Projects. Under his guidance, four students have accomplished their Ph.D. degrees. He has received funding of 8,110 USD under the Open Access, Publication fund. He received funding under the International Travel Support Scheme in 2019 for attending the conference in Thailand. He has received a Travel Grant to speak at conferences, seminars, etc. for two years from July 2019. He owns 22 Patents (4 Design Indian Patents and 2 Australian patents Granted, 16 Indian Patents published) and 2 copyrights. He has authored and co-authored over 248 research papers in an international journal (SCI/SCIE/ESCI/Scopus) and conferences including IEEE, Springer, and Elsevier Conference proceedings. He received “Scholastic Award” at the 2nd International Conference on Computer Science and IT Application, CSIT-2011, Delhi, India. He is a co-author of 13 books and the co-editor of 18 books, available for sale on Amazon and Flipkart. He has presented various papers at international conferences and received Best Paper awards. He is the author and co-author of 15 Book Chapters. He also serves as acquisition editor for Springer, Wiley, CRC, Scrivener Publishing LLC, Beverly, USA, and Elsevier. He is an IEEE Senior Member, an Associate Life Member of the Computer Society of India (CSI), and a Life Member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE). He is a Convener, Keynote speaker, Session chair, Co-chair, Publicity chair, Publication chair, Advisory Board, and Technical Program Committee member in many prestigious International and National conferences. He has invited speakers at several Institutions.

Select Scholarship

Journal Paper
Podder, Suplab Kanti, Debabrata Samanta, and Blerta Prevalla Etemi. "Impact of Internet of Things (IoT) Applications on HR Analytics and Sustainable Business Practices in Smart City." Measurement: Sensors 35. 101296 (2024): 1-10. Web.
Muhaxheri, Edmond, Kamal Shahrabi, and Debabrata Samanta. "Mathematical model analysis of mandatory state health insurance : Revisiting risks and opportunities for private health." Journal of Interdisciplinary Mathematics 27. 3 (2024): 0972-0502. Web.
Soni, Preeti, et al. "Blockchain-Based User Authentication and Data-Sharing Framework for Healthcare Industries." IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NETWORK SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 11. 4 (2024): 3623-3638. Web.
Singh, Debabrata, et al. "Smart high-yield tomato cultivation: precision irrigation system using the Internet of Things." Frontiers in Plant Science 14. (2023): 1-17. Web.
Podder, Suplab Kanti, Blerta Prevalla Etemi, and Debabrata Samanta. "Impact of computer network and green computing on information and communications technology (ICT) for HR analytics." Journal of Discrete Mathematical Sciences and Cryptography 27. 7 (2024): 2077–2086. Web.
Invited Keynote/Presentation
Samanta, Debabrata. "Sustainable Development after the Pandemic." Second International Congress with seventh conferences Towards Sustainable Development 2024 (TSD 2024). Mother Teresa University. Skopje, North Macedonia. 4 Nov. 2024. Keynote Speech.
Samanta, Debabrata. "Securing Smart Mobility: AI-Based Threats & Solutions." Open Lecture at School of Technology and Innovations. University of Vaasa. Vaasa, Finland. 3 Oct. 2024. Guest Lecture.
Samanta, Debabrata. "Hands-on Session on: Deep Learning based Research." Distinguished Guest Lecture. St. Pölten – University of Applied Sciences. St. Pölten, Austria. 8 Apr. 2024. Guest Lecture.

Currently Teaching

ISTE-140
3 Credits
This course provides students with an introduction to internet and web technologies, and to development on Macintosh/UNIX computer platforms. Topics include HTML and CSS, CSS3 features, digital images, web page design and website publishing. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals, concepts and standards. Additional topics include the user experience, mobile design issues, and copyright/intellectual property considerations. Exercises and projects are required.
ISTE-230
3 Credits
A presentation of the fundamental concepts and theories used in organizing and structuring data. Coverage includes the data modeling process, basic relational model, normalization theory, relational algebra, and mapping a data model into a database schema. Structured Query Language is used to illustrate the translation of a data model to physical data organization. Modeling and programming assignments will be required. Note: students should have one course in object-oriented programming.
ISTE-240
3 Credits
This course builds on the basics of web page development that are presented in Web and Mobile I and extends that knowledge to focus on theories, issues, and technologies related to the design and development of web sites. An overview of web design concepts, including usability, accessibility, information architecture, and graphic design in the context of the web will be covered. Introduction to web site technologies, including HTTP, web client and server programming, and dynamic page generation from a database also will be explored. Development exercises are required.
ISTE-340
3 Credits
This course will explore the analysis, design, development, and implementation of client-side programming in the context of Internet technologies, mobile devices, Web-based client systems and desktop applications. Students will learn to design and build usable and effective interactive systems, clients, and interfaces. Key features addressed will include browser and platform compatibility, object reusability, bandwidth and communications issues, development environments, privacy and security, and related technologies and APIs. Programming is required.
PROF-740
3 Credits
This course introduces students to foundational skills in data analytics, with a focus on mathematical foundations. Students will explore topics that form the backbone of modern data analytics such as machine learning, data mining, artificial intelligence and visualization. Tools for statistics will be introduced to students for how to go from raw data to a deeper understanding of the patterns and structures within the data, to support making predictions and decision making.
PROF-741
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the challenges in large and small organizations related to data analysis and storage. Students will be introduced to economic infrastructure approaches for handling data securely. Platforms which are hosted both on-premises of organizations and in the cloud will be covered in this course.