Website: http://bispl.net

COMPE 2020

APPOINTMENTS:

• North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
  Head (I/C), Department of Biomedical Engineering - April 2020 to till date   
• Post Doc. Computer Science and Software Engineering - 2018-19
  The University of Western Australia, Perth
  “Machine Learning techniques for brain signal analysis in various neuronal disorders”
• North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong   
  Department of Biomedical Engineering - June 2012 to till date
  Assistant Professor 

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Departmental Chair (Since April 2020 to till date)
• Chairman, Board of Professional Studies in Biomedical Engineering, NEHU (April 2020 to till date)
• Chairman, Department Research Committee  in Biomedical Engineering, NEHU (April 2020 to till date)
• Chairman, Department Purchase Committee  in Biomedical Engineering, NEHU (April 2020 to till date)
• Coordinator- B.Tech Admission Committee, NEHU (2019-2020)
• Council Member from INDIA- Asian Pacific Society for Neurochemistry (APSN) (2018-2022)
• Joint Secretary- Biomedical Engineering Society of India (BMESI) since  April 2019
• TPC- NRHM Division- I, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India since March 2019
• Coordinator- SNCI North-East Local chapter since 2015
• Member- Board of Professional Studies in MCA, NEHU (2013-2016)
• Member- Board of Professional Studies in Biomedical Engineering, NEHU (2013-2016)
• Member- Board of Studies in Information Technology, NEHU (2016-2019)
• Member- Board of Studies in Biomedical Engineering, NEHU (2016-2019)
• Member- School Board (SOT, NEHU) (2015-2016 & April 2020 to till date)
• Member-B.Tech Admission committee, NEHU (2012-2013)
• Member-B.Tech Admission committee, NEHU (2013-2014)
• Member- B.Tech Lateral admission committee, NEHU (2013-2014)
• Member- B.Tech Lateral admission committee, NEHU (2014-2015)
• Member- UGC Special grant in aid committee from NEHU (2012-2013)
• Member- Departmental Research Committee (DRC) since 2015
• Member- Departmental Purchase Committee (DPC) since 2013
• Member- Department Disciplinary Committee (DDC) since 2013
• Member- Various departmental meetings/Project interviews/Selection committees since 2012

AREAS OF INTEREST:

Electrophysiology; Biomedical Instrumentation; Machine Learning and ANN; Biomedical Signal Processing; Rehabilitation System; Neural mechanism and motor neural; Cognitive disorders

PATENTS (APPLIED / PUBLISHED)   : 07

AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS  : 20 (International: 08; National: 12)

Conferences/Seminars/Workshops attended/participated: 43 (International: 13;
National: 30)

MEMBERSHIPS : 13

PROJECT EXPERIENCES:

Ongoing:

Project title: Development of cost effective web and mobile application for detection of Parkinson’s disease
Status: Ongoing (2019-2022)
Designation: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Funding Agency: IMPRINT-2, Science and Engineering Research Board, Govt. of India
Amount: Rs. 61, 42,298/- INR

Completed:

Project title: Design of Artificial hand with artificial fingers
Status: Completed (2014-17)
Designation: CO-PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Funding Agency:  Twinning Programme, Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India
Amount: Rs. 32, 78,000.00 /- INR

Research Guidance:

• Ph.D: 04 (Ongoing)
• M.Tech: 2 Projects

Publications

• BOOK CHAPTERS : 17
• BOOK(S)  [EDITOR / AUTHOR] : 19
• Guest Editor (JouRNAL SPECIAL ISSUE/Proceedings) : 03

SELECTED: JOURNAL PAPERS 

• Pandey V. K., Majhi V., Paul S.* (2020). Recovering Oral Motor Strength to Protect Children from Severe Cerebral Palsy through Virtual Gaming Technology. International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT). 9(2): 1217-1223. [ISSN: 2249-8958] Scopus Indexed
• Avutu S. R., Paul S., Bhatia D. (2019). Design and feasibility test of an indigenous motorized wheel for manual wheelchair. Int. J. Manuf. Mater. Mech. Eng. 9(3):42–55. [ISSN: 2156-1680] ESCI, Web of Science, Clarivate
• Saikia A., Hussain M., Barua A. R., Paul S.* (2019). Performance analysis of various neural network functions for Parkinson’s disease classification using EEG and EMG. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering. 9(1): 3402-3406. [ISSN:2278-3075] Scopus Indexed
• Saikia A., Majhi V., Hussain M., Paul S.* (2019). A systematic review on application based Parkinson’s disease detection systems. International Journal on Emerging Technologies. 10(3): 166-173. [ISSN: 0975-8364] Scopus Indexed
• Saikia A., Majumder S., Sahai N., Paul S., Bhatia D. (2019). Performance Analysis of Artificial Neural Network for Hand Movement Detection from EMG Signals. IETE Journal of Research. [ISSN: 0377-2063] DOI: 10.1080/03772063.2019.1638316 SCI, Web of Science
• Majhi V., Saikia A., Datta A., Sinha A., Paul S.* (2019). Comprehensive Review on Deep Learning for Neuronal disorders: Applications of deep learning. International Journal of Natural Computing Research (IJNCR). 9(1). [eISSN: 1947-9298] ACM Digital Library and IET Inspec Indexed
• Saikia A., Hussain M., Barua A. R., Paul S.* (2019). EEG-EMG Correlation for Parkinson s Disease. International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT). 8(6). [ISSN: 2249-8958] Scopus Indexed
• Pandey V.K., Saikia A., Paul S.* (2018). A Unique Approach of Cranial Nerve Stimulation by Internet Based Therapy. MOJ Biology and Medicine. 3(3): 24-25. DOI: 10.15406/mojbm.2018.03.00070. [eISSN: 2574-9722]
• Saikia A., Kakoty N., Phukan N., Balakrishnan M., Sahai N., Paul S., Bhatia D. (2018). Combination of EEG features and stability index for finger movements recognition. International Conference on Robotics and Smart Manufacturing (RoSMa 2018); Procedia Computer Science, Elsevier. 133: 92–98. [ISSN: 1877-0509; I.F: 0.732] SCI, Web of Science
• Paul S.*, Sinha T. K., Patnaik R. (2015). EEG Time Series data analysis in Focal Cerebral ischemic rat model. International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Science. 2(1): 1-10. [ISSN: 2376-7235]
• Bhattacharya P., Pandey A. K., Paul S., Patnaik R. (2015). Piroxicam-mediated modulatory action of 5-hydroxytrptamine serves as a brake on neuronal excitability in ischemic stroke. Neural Regeneration Research. 10(9):1418-1420. [ISSN‎: ‎1673-5374; I.F.: 0.22] SCI, Web of Science
• Pandey A. K., Bhattacharya P., Shukla S. C., Paul S., Patnaik R. (2015). Resveratrol inhibits matrix metalloproteinase to attenuate neuronal damage in cerebral ischemia: a molecular docking study exploring possible neuroprotection. Neural Regeneration Research. 10(4):568-575. [ISSN‎: ‎1673-5374; I.F.: 0.22] SCI, Web of Science
• Paul S., Bhattacharya P., Pandey A. K., Patnaik R. (2014). Application of mathematical modeling as a tool to analyze the EEG signals in rat model of focal cerebral ischemia. Journal of the Institution of Engineers. Springer. 95(1): 23-27. [ISSN: 2250-2114] SCI, Web of Science
• Paul S., Sinha T. K., Bhattacharya P., Patnaik R. (2014). Neural Network based classification of EEG Signal in induced focal cerebral ischemic rat brain. International Journal of Advanced Information Science and Technology (IJAIST). 32(32): 49-54. [ISSN: 2319 – 2682]
• Bhattacharya P., Pandey A. K., Paul S., Patnaik R. (2013). Does Piroxicam really protect ischemic neurons and influence neuronal firing in cerebral ischemia? An exploration towards therapeutics. Medical Hypotheses, Elsevier.  81: 429-435. [ISSN: 0306-9877; I.F.: 1.152] SCI, Web of Science
• Bhattacharya P., Pandey A. K., Paul S., Patnaik R. (2013). Neuroprotection by µ-Calpain and Matrix metalloproteinases inhibition by Piroxicam in cerebral ischemia: An in-silico study based novel hypothesis. Medicinal Chemistry Research, Springer.  22(11): 5112-5119. [ISSN: 1054-2523; I.F. 1.402]
• Paul S.*, Bhattacharya P., Pandey A. K., Sharma N., Tiwari J. P., Patnaik R. (2012). A Strategic Application of Fast Fourier Transform as a Novel Tool to Evaluate the Extent of Neuronal Insult in Rat Model of Focal Cerebral Ischemia. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Physics. 5 (1): 29-36. [ISSN: 2408-8358]
• Bhattacharya P., Pandey A. K., Paul S., Patnaik R. (2012). Combination therapy of Ifenprodil with Piroxicam may be an effective therapeutic intervention in cerebral stroke: A hypothesis. Medical Hypotheses, Elsevier. 79(1):516-518. [ISSN: 0306-9877; I.F.: 1.152] SCI, Web of Science
• Bhattacharya P., Pandey A. K., Paul S., Patnaik R. (2012). Cognitive effects of NSAIDs in cerebral ischemia: A hypothesis exploring mechanical action mediated pharmacotherapy. Medical Hypotheses, Elsevier. 79(1):393-395. [ISSN: 0306-9877; I.F.: 1.152] SCI, Web of Science
• Bhattacharya P., Pandey A. K., Paul S., Patnaik R. (2012). Neuroprotective potential of Piroxicam in cerebral ischemia: An in-silico evaluation of the hypothesis to explore its therapeutic efficacy by inhibition of Aquaporin-4 and Acid Sensing Ion Channel 1a. Medical Hypotheses, Elsevier. 79(1): 352–357. [ISSN: 0306-9877; I.F.: 1.152] SCI, Web of Science
• Bhattacharya P., Pandey A. K., Paul S. (2011). Minocycline and Magnesium in combination may be a good therapeutic intervention for cerebral Ischemia. Medical Hypotheses, Elsevier. 77(1):1129-1131. [ISSN: 0306-9877; I.F.: 1.152] SCI, Web of Science

SELECTED CONFERENCE PAPERS:

• Saikia A., Majhi V., Hussain M., Barua A.R., Paul S.*, Verma J.K., (2020).Machine learning based diagnostic system for early detection of Parkinson's disease. IEEE International Conference on Computational Performance Evaluation (ComPE), North-Eastern Hill University, India (ORAL).
• Avutu, S. R., Paul. S*, A. P. V.V.B, Verma J. K. (2020). Modelling of Brushless DC Hub Motor to control the speed of Indigenous powered wheelchair. 2020 International Conference on Computational Performance Evaluation (ComPE), North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya, India. (ORAL)
• Bharadwaj, S., Paul, S. (2020). Curve Tracing Method in Segmentation and Detection of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in ECGs of Unhealthy Patients. 2020 IEEE International Students' Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Science (SCEECS). Bhopal, India. (ORAL) DOI: 10.1109/SCEECS48394.2020.30
• Saikia A., Hussain M., Barua, A. R., Paul S.* (2019).  Significance of Lyapunov Exponent in Parkinson's Disease Using Electroencephalography. 6th IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing and Integrated Networks (SPIN), Amity University, India. (ORAL) DOI: 10.1109/SPIN.2019.8711669
• Majhi, V., Paul S.*, Jain R. (2019). Bioinformatics for Healthcare Applications. 2019 IEEE Amity International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AICAI). IEEE sponsored Amity International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Dubai. (ORAL) DOI: 10.1109/AICAI.2019.8701277
• Paul S.*, Verma J., Datta A., Shaw R., Saikia A. (2018). Deep Learning and its Importance for Early Signature of Neuronal Disorders. 4th IEEE International Conference on Computing Communication and Automation, Galgotias University; India (ORAL) DOI: 10.1109/CCAA.2018.8777527
• Paul S.*, Bhattacharya P, Saikia A. (2018). Early detection of cerebral stroke using bio signals. 11th World Stroke Congress, Montreal, Canada. International Journal of Stroke. 13(2S):136 [DOI: 10.1177/1747493018789543] [ISSN‎: 1747-4949‎; I.F.: 3.833] (E-POSTER)
• Bhattacharya P., Watanabe M., Sarmah D., Kaur H., Paul S., Kalia K., Raval, A. P., Yavagal D. (2018). Intra-arterial delivery of mesenchymal stem cells activates brain-derived growth factor (BDNF) signaling and improves functional recovery after stroke in female rats. 11th World Stroke Congress, Montreal, Canada. International Journal of Stroke. 13(2S):70 [DOI: 10.1177/1747493018789543] [ISSN‎: 1747-4949‎; I.F.: 3.833] (E-POSTER)
• Paul S.*, Sinha T., Patnaik R. (2017). Feedforward neural network based classification cans possibly a novel tool to evaluate the neuronal condition in rat model. XXIII World Congress of Neurology, Kyoto, Japan. (E-POSTER) [ISSN‎: 1878-5883 ‎; I.F.: 2.447]
• Mazumdar S, Saikia A, Sahai N, Bhatia D, Paul S. (2017). Determination of Significant Muscle in Movement of Upper Limb using Maximum Voluntary Contraction of EMG Signal. 4th IEEE Signal Processing and Integrated Networks Conference. India. (ORAL) DOI: 10.1109/SPIN.2017.8049923
• Pandey V. K., Saikia A, Paul S*. (2017). Unique approach to control speech sensory and motor neuronal disorder through natural language processing and cognitive development: A Review. REGICON 2017, IIIT Manipur, India. (ORAL)
• Paul S.*, Sinha T. K. (2016). Effect of cerebral stroke on collective neural oscillations in rat brain. 10th World Stroke Congress, Hyderabad. International Journal of Stroke. 11(Supp 3): 203-204. [ISSN‎: 1747-4949‎; I.F.: 3.833] (POSTER; Young Investigator Award)
• Saikia A., Mazumdar S., Sahai N., Paul S., Bhatia D. (2016). Comparative study and feature extraction of the muscle activity patterns in healthy subjects. 3rd IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing and Integrated Networks, SPIN 2016, pp. 147-151. (ORAL) DOI: 10.1109/SPIN.2016.7566678
• Paul S.*, Bhatia D. (2015). Gender differences among males and females while performing routine tasks- A precursor to Osteoarthritis risk. XXV Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Glasgow (ISB 2015). (POSTER)
• Rajak B.L., Gupta M., Bhatia D., Mukherjee A., Paul S., Sinha T.K. (2015). FFT Based Analysis Provide a New Dimension for Spastic Cerebral Palsy Children- Post rTMS therapy. 29th Annual Meeting of the Society for Neurochemistry, India: National Workshop and Conference on Advances in Computational Neurochemistry and Neurobiology, NEHU. (ORAL; Best Oral Presentation Award)
• Paul S., Sinha T.K., Bhattacharya P., Pandey A.K., Patnaik R. (2015). Wavelet based analysis as a tool to evaluate the degree of neuronal insult in animal model of ischemic stroke. SfN Neuroscience 2015 Conference. (POSTER)
• Afrooz M., Dutta J., Islm M., Khandokar M. U., Paul S. (2015). Design of ECG amplifier with QRS component detector Module. National Conference on Recent Advances in Biomedical Engineering, NEHU, India. (ORAL; Best Oral Presentation Award)
• Mazumdar S., Saikia A., Sahai N., Paul S., Bhatia D. (2015). Microcontrollers in Prosthetics: An Overview. National Conference on Recent Advances in Biomedical Engineering, NEHU, India. (ORAL)
• Paul S.*, Bhattacharya P., Sinha T. K., Patnaik R. (2014). Characterization of the brain attractors in focal cerebral ischemic rat model using EEG time series data analysis. SfN Neuroscience-2014, Washington DC, USA. (POSTER)
• Paul S., Sharma N., Bhattacharya P., Pandey A. K., Sharma S., Patnaik R. (2011). Mathematical modeling of focal cerebral ischemia using EEG data. National Conference on Mathematical Modeling and Computer Simulation, Department of Applied Mathematics, Banaras Hindu University, India. (ORAL)

MAGAZINE ARTICLES:

Vinay Kumar Pandey, Vinayak Majhi, Sudip Paul*, “Yoga: A new paradigm for human well-being and regenerative medicine” Eastern Panorama, 2018.

LECTURE DELIVERED:

ORIENTATION PROGRAMMES / REFRESHER COURSE / FDP:

• Two Weeks Online Refresher Course in Engineering, Physical Science and Management by IEEE Delhi Section & AICTE’s Industry Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC) of Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Institute of Computer Applications and Management (BVICAM), New Delhi  in collaboration with IEEE Computer Society (Delhi Section), CSI & ISTE, Delhi Section at Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Computer Applications and Management (BVICAM), India

(22.06.2020 to 04.07.2020)

• One Week International Online Faculty Development Programme on RECENT ADVANCES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ALLIED DOMAINS (RACSAD 2020)by Department of CSE, Sharda University, India
  (08.06.2020 to 12.06.2020)
• FDP on Innovation Start-up IPR: A Post COVID-19 View by JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani, India
  (03.06.2020 to 09.07.2020)
• Special Summer School by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong, India
  (08.07.2019 to 21.07.2019)
• GIAN Course on Innovative Principles of Gait Training: Neuroplasticity Principles, Biomechanics, and Computational Method, NIT, Rourkela. (26.12.2017 to 30.12.2017)
• Special Summer School by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong, India
  (27.06.2016 to 17.07.2016)
• 32nd Orientation Programme by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong, India
  (20.04.2015 to 17.05.2015)

EVENT MANAGEMENT (SELECTED):

• Conference Chair: International Conference on Computational Performance Evaluation (ComPE-2020) , BME Deptt, NEHU, Shillong. (02.07.2020 to 04.07.2020)
• Coordinator: AICTE-ATAL Workshop on Robotics for Healthcare, BME Deptt, NEHU, Shillong. (04.11.2019 to 08.11.2019)
• Co-Coordinator and Session Chair: International Conference on Advanced Materials for Energy Science and Technology, NEHU, India. (26.02.2019 to 28.02.2019)
• Advisory Committee Member: National Seminar on Computational Approaches in personalized Medicine, SREC Coimbatore. (22.02.2019)
• Technical Program Committee: IEEE sponsored Amity International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Dubai. (04.02.2019 to 06.02.2019)
• Coordinator: Virtual Laboratory, NEHU, Shillong, India. (08.03.2018 to 09.03.2018)
• Coordinator: B.Tech Final year students Industrial Tour at ATI-EPI, Dehradun, India (2017)
• Scientific committee member: IEEE International Conference on “Bioinformatics & Biomedicine” (BIBM-2017), Kansas City, MO, USA. (13.11.2017 to 16.11.2017)
• Convener: IBRO-APRC Associate School of Computational approaches in Neuroprotection and Neurorehabilitation, NEHU, Shillong, India. (05.06.2017 to 10.06.2017)
• Student Presentation Judge- Student seminar at JIS College of Engineering, Kolkata. (20.04.2016)
• Organizing Secretary: 29th Annual Meeting of Society for Neurochemistry, India as well as National Workshop and Conference on “Advances in Computational Neurochemistry and Neurobiology” (SNCI-ACNN 2015)”, NEHU, Shillong, India. (16.12.2015 to 21.12.2015)

EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER / REVIEWER:

• International Journal of Cognitive Informatics and Natural Intelligence (IJCINI), IGI Global, USA
• International Journal of Healthcare Information Systems and Informatics (IJHISI), IGI Global, USA
• International Journal of Natural Computing Research (IJNCR), IGI Global, USA
• Journal of Advanced Emergency Medicine
• IEEE Transaction in Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Hypothesis, Elsevier, ACS Chemical Neuroscience
• International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Science
• International Journal of Bionics and Biomaterial
• Journal of Biological Engineering Research and Review
• International Journal of Biomedical Engineering
• Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series B, Springer
• Neural Computing and Applications, Springer
• Reviewer - 7th IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing and Integrated Networks (SPIN), Amity University, India.
• Reviewer - 8th International Conference on Pattern Recognition and Machine Intelligence (PReMI 2019), Tezpur University, India.
• Reviewer - 6th IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing and Integrated Networks (SPIN), Amity University, India.
• Reviewer - IEEE sponsored Amity International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AICAI`2019), Dubai.
• Reviewer - 4th IEEE International Conference on Computing Communication and Automation (ICCCA 2018), Galgotias University, India.
• Reviewer - International Conference on Computing and Communication Systems (I3CS'16), NEHU, India.
• Reviewer - International Conference on Industry Interactive Innovations in Science, Engineering and Technology (I3SET 2016), JIS College of Engineering, India.
• Editor in-Chief - IBRO/APRC Associate School 2017, NEHU, India.
• Editor in-Chief - Conference proceedings (SNCI-ACNN 2015), NEHU, India.
• Editor in-Chief - Conference proceedings (NCRABME-2015), NEHU, India.
• Editor - National Technical Symposium on Biomedical Engineering, (BIMETS 06), SIT, India.