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Postdoctoral Fellow

vrujntukkd@gmail.com

   Dr. Veerababu Dharanalakota has been working in the field of Acoustics and Vibration for the past 10 years. He obtained his master's degree from Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, and his Ph.D. degree from Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India. Before joining the Ph.D. programme, he worked as an Assistant Manager in R&D at Bajaj Auto Limited in Pune, India. As part of his PhD work, he developed a semi-analytical method using Green's functions to study sound propagation in lined circular ducts. He received prestigious awards from the International Union for Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP), the Acoustical Society of America (ASA), and the International Institute of Noise Control Engineering (I-INCE) - USA. He is currently a member of the Acoustical Society of India, ASA, the International Institute of Acoustics and Vibration, and INCE-USA. His expertise includes Applied Mathematics, Numerical Modelling, Machine Learning in Acoustics, and Vibration. Currently, he is working as a postdoctoral fellow at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India. His current research focusses on the use of physics-informed neural networks for acoustic applications.

Postdoctoral Fellow

deekshu50@gmail.com

   I`m Deekshitha G from God`s own country, Kerala. I’m a Postdoctoral Fellow at SPIRE Lab in IISc Bangalore. I completed my PhD from APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam, Kerala. Prior to that I have worked as a project fellow at Centre for Advanced Signal Processing (CASP) in the Department of ECE, RIT Kottayam, Kerala. My research interests include speech signal processing, speech recognition, deep learning, & machine learning.

anjalij@iisc.ac.in

   I am Anjali Jayakumar. I completed my BTech in Electronics and Communication engineering from NIT Calicut. Currently, I am doing my M.tech. Res from SPIRE lab, EE, IISc.

chetansharma@iisc.ac.in

   I'm second-year M.tech. (Research) student at SPIRE Lab, EE department, IISc. Currently working on an rtMRI project, exploring various aspects such as air-tissue boundary segmentation, deep learning-based image analysis, and vocal tract dynamics.

rishabhjoshi@iisc.ac.in

   I did my B.Tech. in C.S.E. while simultaneously doing B.Sc. in Data Science online degree from IITM.

nimbargichaitanya4445@gmail.com

   I did my B.Tech in Electrical Engineering. I have worked for TATA Power for 1 year. I am studying in IISc in M.tech. (Signal Processing).

gauravk@iisc.ac.in

   I am Gaurav Kumar, currently pursuing M.tech. in Artificial Intelligence at the Indian Institute of Science. I hail from Bihar and completed my BS-MS Dual Degree in Mathematics from NIT Agartala in 2021.

manzoorhussain.spirelab.iisc@gmail.com

   I am from Kargil Ladakh. I have done my BTech in Electrical Engineering from Institute of Engineering and Technology Lucknow from (2019-2023). I am passionate about Machine Learning and Signal Processing.

sankurisrinath135@gmail.com

   Hi, I'm Srinath, and I'm from Hyderabad. I'm currently pursuing my M.tech. in Signal Processing under the guidance of Prof. Prasanta Kumar Ghosh. I'm fascinated by the transformative potential of AI, particularly in areas like computer vision, and I'm eager to contribute to its growth in India. My background in Computer Science gives me a solid foundation for working with AI algorithms. In my free time, I enjoy playing cricket, watching anime and movies, and exploring new places.

ankurkumar1@iisc.ac.in

   Myself Ankur Kumar currently pursuing M.tech. in Artificial Intelligence at IISc Bangalore and a part of SPIRE lab under Prof. Prasanta Kumar Ghosh, working on Speech Signal Processing under his guidance. I am keenly interested in working on domains related to Speech Processing and AI/ML related topics.

avishfakirde.spirelab.iisc@gmail.com

   I am Avish Fakirde, a first-year M.tech. Signal Processing student. My interests lie in speech and image processing. I am also exploring machine learning and deep learning methods to enhance these areas. I'm keen to understand and apply these technologies to solve practical problems.

tapassadhukhan88@gmail.com

   Hi, I'm Tapas Sadhukhan, currently pursuing my MTech in Artificial Intelligence at SPIRE LAB in IISC under the guidance of Prof. Prasanta Kumar Ghosh. I am working in Speech and Language processing using AI/ML under his guidance.

sakshamkarsog@gmail.com

   I am from HP.I have done BTech in EE from from RGGEC Kangra HP(2019-2023).My schooling for metric and 12th was done in Government Senior Secondary Model School,Sundernagar,HP

National Institute of Technology, Srinagar

   Abhayjeet Singh is a graduate of Computer Science and Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar. His fields of research are Machine learning, Neural Networks and their applications to solve real world problems. He has been a research intern at IIT Delhi and IIIT Delhi, working on projects in Computer Vision, Machine Learning and Deep Learning. He has also worked as an intern in SPIRE Lab, where his project was Prediction of Articulatory Motion in different rates.

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

   Dr. Sharmistha Chakrabarti is a Research Associate in SPIRE Lab, IISC Bangalore. She has done her PhD in Linguistics from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Before coming to IISC Bangalore, she had been working with Central Institute of Indian languages, Mysore. she has also worked as an analyst with the office of the Registrar General of India, language Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Kolkata. Her area of interest includes Phonetics,Phonology, Language Documentation, and Neuro Linguistics.

RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru

   I am Pooja, currently working as a Project Assistant in SPIRE lab, IISc. I have received my masters degree in Biomedical Signal Processing and Instrumentation (Batch 2020) from RV college of Engineering, Bengaluru. I secured 1st rank and Gold Medal. My interest lies in Signal processing, wireless communication and MEMS technology. I want to gain sizable exposure and utilize this opportunity for the advancement of my skills.

Sri Krishnadevaraya University

   I am Sandhya Aravinda, basically from Bengaluru. I have completed my graduation of M.com from Sri Krishnadevaraya University. I was a Core Support team member of the IISc SAP S/4 HANA providing support services on SAP Sourcing and Procurement Module to the faculty and Administration staff of the institute. Presently working as a Project Associate for the Project RESPIN in the Electrical Engineering Department.

University of Madras

   I am Amala Nagireddi. I have completed my M.B.A(HR) from University of Madras. I worked as accounts executive in Q-Pro Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd, in Chennai for 3 years and worked as secretarial assistant in the department of Electrical Engineering, IISc Bangalore for 4 years. Currently working as Program Manager in SPIRE lab, IISc Bangalore.

National Institute of Technology, Patna, India

   Saurabh Kumar received the B.Tech. degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Patna, India, in 2020. His research focuses on speech and language technologies, particularly in automatic speech recognition, dialect identification, and underrepresented language processing. He has worked on developing multimodal models, domain adaptation techniques, and speech synthesis systems to improve language accessibility. In his free time, he enjoys playing chess.

Ramaiah institute of Technology

   I'm Jesuraj working as a Research Associate at Spire Lab. I work on Speech Production, Speech Synthesis and Speech Recognition. Other than being a researcher I like playing the violin.

LJMU UK

   I'm an inquisitive person, passionate about science and technology. I like to watch movies, listen to old music. I like to cook, eat, workout; not necessarily in that order. I want to start a company that encompasses lot of ideas including AI, robotics, biology etc and make the world a better place to live in

IISc

   I completed my B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh (PEC) and M.tech. in Computational and Data Sciences from IISc Bangalore (CDS). ;Interests: Machine learning, Medical Imaging, Problem solving ; Other interests: Music

Banaras Hindu University

   My name is Bhargavi Badal, and I joined the SPIRE lab in 2022 as a Web Data Manager in RESPIN & SYSPIN Project. Throughout this journey, I have learned many things to upgrade my skills. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to my professor and colleagues who have consistently helped and guided me to grow together as a team.

PES University

   I am Savitha Murthy, working in SPIRE Lab, IISc. I completed my PhD at PES University, Bangalore, where I was employed as an Assistant Professor for 2 years. Before that, I have worked as a Software Engineer with ObjectOrb Technologies for 4 years. My research interests includes Speech Processing and Automatic Speech Recognition and, focusing on Indian languages.

Motihari College of Engineering, Motihari, Bihar

   Hello! I am Amartyaveer. I have received my bachelor's degree in computer science and engineering in 2022 from Motihari College of Engineering, Motihari, Bihar. As an eternal student of life, my research work focuses on speech quality assessment and developing automatic speech recognition (ASR) systems for low-resource Indian languages.

   I am Dr. Hitesh Kumar Tiwari from Chhattisgarh currently working as Associate Research, Data Analyst in the project “Speech recognition in Agriculture and Finance for the poor in India” at Indian Institute of Science. I am a linguist having specialization in Chhattisgarhi language. I am grateful to Prof. Ghosh for giving me this wonderful opportunity. My prayers are always for the success and upliftment of our project.

   I am Ayushi Tiwari hailing from rice bowl state, Chhattisgarh. I am a Program Manager at SPIRE Lab, IISc. Currently I am pursuing PhD from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur Chhattisgarh. Prior to RESPIN project I have worked as an Assistant Professor at a renowned University also passionately I am an International Writer. I have immense love for Hindi and English Language and I want to devote my life in the betterment and services of these languages. Before leaving this world I wants to leave the formidable prints in the sand of time. I would like to extend my deep hearted thanks to Dr. Prasanta Kumar Ghosh for taking initiative of this project and giving me chance to be a part of this beautiful journey. Counting and praying for endless years with IISc.

SMVITM, Udupi

   I am Vaishnavi from Udupi. I hold a B.E degree in Computer Science. I am working as a Project Assistant at SPIRE Lab. I am a Passionate Theatre Artist as well.

Karnataka State Open University

   I hold a Master of Commerce (M.Com) degree from Karnataka State Open University. With seven years of experience as an Executive Accountant in the private sector, I have developed strong financial and managerial expertise. Since 2020, I have been successfully managing my own salon in Bangalore. Additionally, I am currently serving as a Project Assistant at Spire Lab.

Galgotias University

   I hold a Bachelor's degree in Technology from Galgotias University, which provided me with a strong foundation in technology. For the past 1.5 years, I have been contributing as a Project Associate at IISc Bangalore, one of India's premier research institutions. In this dynamic environment, I have been able to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during my academic journey to practical, impactful projects. I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive positive change, and my current role allows me to do just that.

Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous

   A dedicated Software Developer with a Post Graduation in Computer Applications from Bengaluru University. I am currently working as Project Associate in Spire Lab, IISc. I have demonstrated expertise in software development with 3 years of experience in Android and Web Application development.

Visvesvaraya technological university

   I'm Varshadhare, a Project Associate at Spire Lab with a background in Engineering. As an ML Engineer, I work on the English Gyani Project, where we help L2 learners enhance their English proficiency and communication skills.

Maharani's science college for women..mysore university

    I’m Pooja D (AGE 26yrs) currently working as project assistant in Electrical engineering department at (IISC) banglore . completed my graduation in BSC [EMCs, electronics,mathematics,computer science], in the year [2015-2018] at maharani’s science college for women,mysore.and completed DCA [Diploma in Computer Application] and kannada typing course in the year 2015, worked as customer care assistant and Health check coordinator in columbia asia referral hospital Yeshwanthpur from 2018-2020.

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

   I am a potential individual with quick learning skills and managing things.

B.M.S. College of Engineering

   Currently working as a project assistant at SPIRE LAB, IISc. Holds an M.tech. in Electronics from BMS College of Engineering. Passionate about exploring new ideas, gaining knowledge, and building meaningful connections. Enjoys reading books in leisure time.

Noida International University

   I am currently working as a Project Associate at Spire Lab, where my primary focus is on data collection for speech recording. My work involves gathering, organizing, and managing speech data to support research and development in speech technology. This includes ensuring high-quality recordings, maintaining data integrity, and contributing to advancements in speech processing and machine learning applications.

New Horizon College of Engineering

   Dedicated Software Developer with a Post Graduation in Computer Applications from New Horizon College of Engineering. Currently working as a Project Associate at Spire Lab, IISc. I have 2 years of experience in Android and Web Application development, demonstrating strong expertise in software development.

   Passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world challenges. Graduated with distinction from BMS College of Engineering, skilled in data analysis using SQL, Excel, Power BI, machine learning and Scala.Proven track record in internships and roles at APLI AILab, Girish& Associates, and Han Digital Solutions, focusing on data analytics, AI model training, and structured data management. Working as Project Associate with a strong foundation in Data Science and Machine Learning, currently contributing to impactful projects at IISc.Recognised as a National Athlete with achievements in sports, including multiple medals at VTU States and Bangalore District Athletics meets. Committed to community service through volunteering and educational initiatives with VIDYA NGO. Open to collaboration and new opportunities in Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI.

Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College

   Hi! I'm a developer passionate about innovative projects. At the Indian Institute of Science's Spire Lab, I worked with a great team on 'English Gyani,' an intelligent English tutoring assistant, using Python, React JS, and Firebase for data analysis. I love building user-friendly solutions and collaborating to push tech boundaries. Let's connect!

Banaras Hindu University

   I am Vinita Gupta from Varanasi. I hold a master's degree in Computational Linguistics. I have worked on Hindi Standardization and was part of the Linguistic Data Consortium for Indian Languages (LDCIL) at the Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysuru. My areas of interest include Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning, Syntax, and Lexicography.

Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering

   I, Deepthi S B, am from Shimoga, Karnataka, and hold a Master's degree in Computer Applications (MCA). I am currently working as a Project Assistant at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in the SpireLab, Electrical Engineering (EE) Department. I am always eager to learn new things and believe in the importance of continuous learning, especially in the ever-evolving technical field. I strive to improve and excel in whatever I do, seeking to grow in every area I explore.

JSS Science and Technology University, Mysore

   My name is Dheeraj Harish Kumar holding a B.E degree on Computer science and business systems from JSS Science and Technology University, Mysore. I have a very keen interest in machine learning & deep learning. I love to learn new things and skills. My hobbies include playing Cricket, Travelling and watching Movies at my free time.

Manipal Institute of Technology

   Hi! I am Vinayaka Hegde, currently working as a Project Associate at SPIRE Lab. I really enjoy Machine Learning, Football and playing the Piano.

Dayanand Sagar University

   Joined Spire lab in 2024, and is been an amazing journey.

JSS Science and Technology University

   Myself Sanjana M C, and I hold a B.E. degree in Computer Science and Business Systems from JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru. I have a strong passion for Machine Learning and Deep Learning and enjoy acquiring new knowledge and skills.

Ramaiah Institute of Technology

   I am a student at Ramaiah Institute of Technology (2021–2025). Currently, I am a Project Intern at SPiRE Lab, IISc, working on my project FormBot. My interests lie in AI, Machine Learning, and Reinforcement Learning, and I aspire to pursue a research-based career in these fields.

Government Engineering College, Rewa (M.P.)

   I’m Vaishnavi Chandwanshi, a Computer Science Engineering graduate from Government Engineering College, Rewa (RGPV University). I began working with SPIRE Lab during my undergraduate studies and have co-authored two research papers under the guidance of Prof. Prasanta Kumar Ghosh. I am currently contributing to the lab’s work on dysarthric speech. My research interests include speech processing, computational linguistics, and machine learning. I’m also a national-level winner of the Smart India Hackathon 2022, which sparked my passion for solving real-world problems through technology.

Btech from Silicon Institute Of Technology

   This is Anshuman, currently a Project Associate at the SPIRE Lab.

RV College Of Engineering

   My name is Pranav Jha and I am pursuing a B.E. degree in Electronics and telecommunication, from RV COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING .I have a very keen interest in image and signal processing. I love to play basketball during my free time, and also to learn new things and skills. Currently, I am doing an internship under Dr. Prasanta Kumar Ghosh sir. My hobbies include playing Basketball, Quizzing, Travelling and Reading books.

S N College, Kollam

   Myself Sanu P, I am from Kollam, Kerala. I have completed my graduation in BSc Physics & Computer Application from Sree Narayana College, Kollam. My hobbies are listening to music, playing games, etc.

National Institute of Technology, Karnataka, Surathkal

    I’m Gautam Sivakumar, a 4th-year ECE student at NIT Karnataka, Surathkal. I’m passionate about machine learning, data structures & algorithms, and digital signal processing. I'm currently working on acoustic modeling using Physics Informed Neural Networks. Outside of academics, I play basketball, enjoy gaming, and unwind with music.

KLE Technological University (BVBCET)

    I’m Atharva Jeevannavar, a Computer Science Engineering student at KLE Technological University with a CGPA of 9.24. I’ve worked across diverse domains including medical imaging, cybersecurity, and speech processing. At IISc Bangalore, I contributed to neural network optimization using Gumbel-Softmax, and I’m currently part of a government-funded speaker recognition project using models like ECAPA-TDNN. I also developed a deep learning-based coronary artery centreline extractor from CCTA images, improving detection accuracy. My experience spans Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and full-stack web development, with a presented conference paper on intrusion detection in 5G networks.

Central university of karnataka

    Gangarapu Reema, a recent B.Tech graduate in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the Central University of Karnataka, with hands-on experience in VLSI, embedded systems, and hardware security. Completed internships at IISc Bengaluru and NIT Rourkela, contributing to projects on speech-based word classification and AES Trojan detection using FPGA. Proficient in Python, C, Verilog, and VHDL, with a strong interest in secure and intelligent hardware systems.

Sastra Deemed to be University

   I am Vidula V K, a 4th year undergraduate student, pursuing a B.Tech in Information and Communication Technology at the SASTRA, a deemed University. As a versatile professional with a strong command of programming languages such as Python, C++, C, and Matlab complemented by expertise in frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, and more, I am deeply passionate about signal processing and image processing. With a background as an ML Researcher in the Technical Unit of Entrepreneurship Cell at Sastra University, I have actively contributed to projects in the field of machine learning and computer vision. My diverse skill set and hands-on experience position me as a dynamic and accomplished professional ready to make meaningful contributions in the areas of signal processing and image processing within the technology and computer science domain.

Rajasthan Technical University, Kota

   Hi, I'm Shahanaj Khan, a Computer Science and Engineering student at Rajasthan Technical University, Kota (2023-2027). I'm passionate about exploring new technologies, problem-solving, AI, and ML. Currently, I'm working on the ASQUIRE project, applying my skills to drive innovation.