Research Scholar, Department of Mathematics, IIT Patna, India
Nishant Kumar is a dedicated researcher and academic currently associated with the Department of Mathematics at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Patna. With a strong foundation in mathematics, he has developed a keen interest in various domains of mathematical research. Nishant is on the verge of completing his Ph.D., where he has delved deep into the study of Zero-Correlation Zone Sequences. Over the years, he has contributed to several prestigious journals and conferences, making significant strides in his field.
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Education 🎓
Nishant Kumar’s educational journey is marked by excellence and dedication. He is presently a Ph.D. candidate at IIT Patna, with a commendable CPI of 8.43/10, focusing on Zero-Correlation Zone Sequences, with his thesis submission and tentative award month being June 2024. Prior to this, he earned his M.Sc. in Mathematics from Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra, with an impressive CPI of 9.28/10 in 2017. He completed his B.Sc. with a focus on Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry from the same institute, scoring a CPI of 8.71/10 in 2015. His earlier education includes high school and intermediate studies at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Agra, where he excelled with a CPI of 8.6/10 and a percentage of 82.8%, respectively.
Experience đź’Ľ
Nishant Kumar has gathered extensive teaching experience at IIT Patna, handling various courses at both B.Tech. and M.Sc. levels. He has taught Mathematics I (MA 101) and Mathematics II (MA 102) for B.Tech. students and Real Analysis (MA 425) for M.Sc. students. His teaching stint also includes Mathematics III (MA 201) at the B.Tech. level. Additionally, he has held a significant position as the Sports Secretary at IIT Patna from April 2021 to March 2022, showcasing his leadership and organizational skills.
Research Interests 🔍
Nishant’s research interests span several intriguing areas of mathematics. He is particularly interested in:
- Sequence Design
- Coding Theory
- Number Theory
- Information Theory
- Graph Theory
- Discrete Mathematics
These interests have guided his research and publications, contributing to advancements in these fields.
Awards 🏆
Nishant Kumar has been recognized for his academic excellence and research potential through several awards and fellowships:
- CSIR Research Fellowship (Senior Research Fellow) from July 2021 to present.
- CSIR Research Fellowship (Junior Research Fellow) from July 2019 to July 2021.
- Qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) in 2017 as a Junior Research Fellow.
- Participated in the Mathematical Training and Talent Search (MTTS) Programme, Level 2, at IIT Madras in 2016.
- Awarded the Director’s Medal for securing the highest marks in B.Sc. Hons. in 2015.
Research Publications đź“š
“A construction of multiple Z-complementary code sets with inter-set low correlation” (2024) in Signal Processing – Link
“Construction of spectrally-null-constrained zero-correlation zone sequences with flexible support” (2024) in Cryptography and Communications – Link
“A new construction of almost-optimal multiple ZCZ sequence sets for multi-cell QS-CDMA system” (2023) in Cryptography and Communications – Link
“A direct construction of complete complementary code with zero correlation zone property for prime-power length” (2023) in Cryptography and Communications – Link