Kotak scholarship

I joined the BTech programme in Mathematics and Computing at the Indian Institute of Science in 2022. My faculty advisor, Professor Viraj Kumar, has guided my academic journey, and I had the opportunity to work under his mentorship during the summer of 2024.

My academic interests focus on artificial intelligence and data science, and I am passionate about applying these technologies to solve real-world challenges and drive innovation in computing.

Looking ahead, I am eager to apply my skills in practical environments, contributing to impactful artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions across industries.

I joined BTech at IISc in 2024.

My faculty advisor is Dr Shashi Jain.

I am interested particularly in artificial intelligence and data structures. I would like to explore the above fields and potentially make a career there.

I am currently pursuing a BTech, having joined in 2024. With a keen interest in programming, I strive to enhance my skills in this dynamic field. My goal is to secure a rewarding job with a competitive salary in the future.

I am guided by my faculty mentor, Professor Prateek Sharma, who supports my academic and professional aspirations.

I joined the Bachelor of Technology in Mathematics and Computing programme at the Indian Institute of Science in 2023. I am interested in quantitative finance and the dynamics of stock markets, especially in understanding the complex math and computational models that drive them. I am fascinated by how data-driven strategies influence investment choices and manage risk in real time.

Looking ahead, I aim to build a career in investment strategy and risk analysis, where I can apply my skills to drive informed, impactful financial decisions.

I am thrilled to be at IISc, the beating heart of excellence in science and engineering in India, and an ecosystem where great challenges meet enterprising minds. IISc is also a wonderful platform that facilitates personal learning and growth in myriad ways.

While my love for science and the zest for academic excellence brought me to IISc, I have also been an elite athlete and a mountaineer. I also enjoy literature and classical music.

I am excited to be a part of a generation of young researchers on whose shoulders rests the responsibility of innovating at the emerging frontiers of computing, artificial intelligence, and data science. Through my undergraduate years in the BTech Mathematics and Computing programme, I hope to dive deep into these disciplines, as well as boldly traverse their intersections with evolutionary theory, computational biology, and the way the human mind works. I hope to explore novel paths that open up opportunities for creating deep tech solutions that serve the emerging needs of society and our planet.

I am delighted to have been selected for the KIAC Kotak scholarship programme and the mentorship of Professor Pandu Rangan, my faculty guide.

I joined The BTech programme in the academic year 2024-25. I am  excited to explore various fields of technology in my time at the Institute and continue my pursuit beyond .

Though I have not narrowed down any field of research yet, I aim to make full use of my time at IISc to explore various areas and find out where I wish to establish my niche.

Surbhi Shaw joined the postdoctoral programme at the Kotak IISc AI-ML Centre in July 2024, working under the mentorship of Professor C Pandu Rangan.  Her research focuses on post-quantum cryptography and zero-knowledge proofs, exploring advanced cryptographic protocols that can secure digital systems against quantum computing threats. 

She obtained her BSc in Mathematics from Scottish Church College, Kolkata (2016), an MSc in Pure Mathematics from the University of Calcutta (2018), and recently earned her PhD from IIT Kharagpur in 2024. She is passionate about advancing cryptographic techniques and aims to continue her career in academia, aspiring to join an institute as an assistant professor.  

Akash Pareek joined as a KIAC postdoctoral researcher, hosted by Professor Arindam Khan, in August 2024. Before this, he did his PhD at IIT Gandhinagar under the mentorship of Professor Manoj Gupta, following a Bachelor's degree from Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Belur.

His research mainly focusses on online algorithms, data structures, combinatorics, and learning augmented algorithms. His current and future work primarily focusses on designing beyond worst-case algorithms using predictions.

I joined the BTech programme in 2024. My faculty advisor is Professor Viraj Kumar. I am interested in computer science and would like to do research in computer science in the future.