
Rakesh Kumar Rai
Assistant Professor
Rakesh Rai is a dedicated researcher, educator, and data enthusiast with a strong technology, analytics, and computational neuroscience background. With a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from NIT Nagaland, he began his professional journey as a Data Analyst at IGL, where he spent three years deriving valuable insights from complex datasets. He works as an Assistant Professor in the CSE Department at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar.
Alongside his academic role, he is pursuing a PhD in Computer Science at MNNIT Allahabad. His research focuses on Human Cognitive Behavior and Brain State Analysis using EEG signals, exploring how different physiological conditions influence brain activity.
Key Achievements & Skills: ✔ PhD Scholar (MNNIT Allahabad) ✔ Honored to be selected for a PhD in Computer Science at the esteemed IIT Dhanbad (2022) ✔ GATE Qualified ✔ AIEEE 2012 – AIR GEN 25083 ✔ Programming Proficiency: C, C++, Python
With expertise spanning data science, neuroscience, and computational modeling, he is passionate about bridging the gap between technology and human cognition. He is always open to collaborations, discussions, and opportunities in AI-driven neuroscience and brain-computer interface (BCI) research."
1. Brain computer Interface 2. Human Computer Interaction 3. AI/ML
Administrative Responsibility
Course Coordinator for PMLDL and Foundation of Block Chain Technology
Awards & Honours
Sports Secretary of NIT Nagaland for the year 2013-2014.Publicity & Marketing Head of Techno-Cultural Fest of NIT Nagaland.Represented my college at Inter-NIT state level cricket tournament for two consecutive years.Cleared the cloud computing NPTEL exam with elite tag.Got selected for full time PhD program at IIT Dhanbad in CSE department.