SPIRE: Signal Processing Interpretation and Representation Lab

Abhayjeet Singh

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.

Sharmistha Chakrabarti

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.

Pooja VH

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.

Sandhya A

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.

Amala N

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.

Saurabh Kumar

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.

Jesuraj Bandekar

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.

Murali Kadambi

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

Sumit Sharma

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

Bhargavi Badal

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.

Savitha Murthy

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.

Amartyaveer

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.

Hitesh Kumar

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.

Ayushi Tiwari

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.

Vaishnavi N Jogi

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.

Asha N

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.

Ritika

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.

Supriya R

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.

Varshadhare K

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.

Pooja D

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.

K V Nikhath Khanam

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

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

Shreya Shrikant Karkun

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.

Deepak kumar

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.

Aishwarya S

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.

Rakshitha

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.

Neelapuja Haritha

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!

Vinita Gupta

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.

Deepthi S B

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.

Dheeraj H

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.

Pranav D Bhat

Dayanand Sagar University

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

Sanjana M.C

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.

Sakshi Agarwala

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.

Vaishnavi Chandwanshi

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.

Anshuman Mishra

Btech from Silicon Institute Of Technology

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

Jeewan Joshi

Bachlor in Commerce From Delhi University

I’m Jeewan Joshi from Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. I have done my graduation from University of Delhi. During my graduation days, I interned in the project RESPIN as a Hindi resource person, and now I am currently working in the SPIRE Lab at IISC, Bangalore.

Pallavi Singh

Computer Science post graduate from University of Delhi (M.Sc Informatics)

I am currently working as a Project Associate at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. Holds a postgraduate degree in Computer Science from the University of Delhi. Interests include cloud computing, DevOps, and the evolving fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Actively explores research-driven technologies and enjoys writing blogs on emerging tech trends. At IISc, contributes to research and development activities with a focus on intelligent systems and cloud-native solutions, while aiming to deepen knowledge in AI/ML frameworks and applications.

Albin Tom Regi

BSc CMS(Maths, computer science, Statistics) Christ university Bangalore

I'm Albin Tom Regi, a Computer Science, Maths, and statistics graduate from Christ University. I enjoy coding, working with data, and solving problems. I’ve built projects like a legal tech platform and love creating useful tech solutions and innovative tools.

Kandregula Durga Sharvani

Bachelor of Technology in EEE Dept, JNTUGV, Viziangaram, Andhra Pradesh

Durga Sharvani Kandregula is an Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduate with an interest in machine learning and experience in Python-based data processing and automation. Currently working on VAD-oriented machine learning models and Dysarthric speech analysis.

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