Faculty Profile

Mr. Ritam Rajak

Designation

Assistant Professor

Department

Computer Science and Engineering (AI & ML)

Educational Qualifications

Diploma-CST, Btech-CE, Mtech- CSE(aiml)

Email ID

ritam@mitkundapura.com

Experience

1 year

Professional membership

-

Area of Interest

Deep Learning, Explainable AI (XAI), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications in Healthcare, Education, and Legal Studies.

Paper Published

1. Ghosh, A., & Rajak, R. (2026). Strategic integration of machine learning in polymer composite development: A framework for R&D portfolio management and technological adoption. Journal of Polymer & Composites, 14(1). https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2026/view=237357

2. Rajak, R., Sadhukhan, E., Majumder, T., Roy Chowdhury, P., Ghosal, I., Ray, N., & Basu, S. (2025). A generative AI paradigm for a global crisis: Redesigning the sanitary pad polymer lifecycle for environmental and public health in India. Journal of Polymer & Composites, 13(6). https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2025/view=231037

3. Kaloria, S., Ghosal, I., Verma, S., & Rajak, R. (2025). Enhancing healthcare performance through robots: What does it signify for the upcoming future? International Journal of Systems of Innovation, 16(4). https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSOI.2025.10076413

4. Sarathamani, S., Rajak, R., Das, S., Singh, I. V., & Sil, S. (2025). Explainable AI for zero-shot and few-shot learning: A hybrid knowledge-driven perspective. In X. Savarimuthu, S. Subramani, & A. N. J. Raj (Eds.), Artificial intelligence for data-driven decision-making. CRC Press.https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003773504-116

5. Saha, R., Ghosh, K., Basu, S., Ghosal, I., Ray, N., & Rajak, R. (2025). Novel strategic framework for AI-driven discovery and development of smart and sustainable polymers in healthcare. Journal of Polymer & Composites, 13(6). https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2025/view=231041

6. Hossain, Z., Rajak, R., Singh, I. V., Das, T., & Pal, A. (2025). Self-attesting intelligence: A framework for inherently verifiable AI systems. Advances in Knowledge-Based Systems, Data Science, and Cybersecurity, 2(2), 291–309.

7. Ghosal, I., Saxena, D., Rajak, R., Gulati, K., & Kaloria, S. (2025). AI-driven sustainable supply chain framework for polymer composite production. Journal of Polymer & Composites, 13(5), 219–235. https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2025/view=225280

8. Banik, S., & Rajak, R. (2025). Fake review detection: Taxonomies, benchmarks, and intent modeling frameworks. Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management, 10(42s). https://doi.org/10.52783/jisem.v10i42s.9224

9. Rajak, R., & Banik, S. (2024). Security and authentication mechanisms for intelligent digital systems using event-driven PUF and control flow integrity techniques. Educational Administration: Theory and Practice, 30(6). https://kuey.net/index.php/kuey/article/view/6358

Patent filed/granted/published

1 Privacy-Preserving Emotion Recognition System Using Federated Learning on Edge Devices. (202531058371)
2. Digital E-Commerce customizable Wordpress platform (476944-001)

Book Published

1 Rajak, R., Ghosal, I., Hossain, Z., & Mageed, I. A. (2026). Legal challenges in the adoption of augmented reality in insurance claims processing: A multidisciplinary exploration. In S. Trivedi, P. K. Dutta, C. Ananth, & A. Kumar (Eds.), Green policies and augmented reality in InsurTech: Catalysts for sustainability and innovation. Emerald Publishing Limited.

2. Das, S., Sil, S., & Rajak, R. (2024). Identification of insecurity in COVID-19 using machine learning techniques. In Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in healthcare systems. IGI Global.

3 Das, T., Dutta, S., Sil, S., & Rajak, R. (2024). A multifaceted approach to understanding mental health crises in the COVID-19 era: Using AI algorithms and feature selection strategies. In Role of cutting-edge technologies and deep learning frameworks in the digital healthcare sector (pp. 97–119). IGI Global.

Certification

1.Completed Core Java training from Vision Institute with emphasis on object-oriented programming and Java application development.
2. Trained in Internet of Things (IoT) at NETSPEQ with hands-on experience in sensor integration, microcontrollers, and communication protocols.
3.Undertook industrial training at BSNL focused on networking fundamentals, telecom systems, and industrial communication infrastructure.
4. Completed an internship in Web Development at ISOEH Siliguri, working on front-end and back-end technologies for dynamic and responsive web applications.
5. Ghosal, I., Rajak, R., Saxena, R. K., Vijay, A., Kaloria, S., & Alam Sheikh, M. F. (2025, October 7–8). GenAI humanizers in academic writing: A novel ethical risk detection model using machine learning. Presented at the 2nd International Conference on Data Mining and Information Security (ICDMIS 2025), organized by Eminent College of Management and Technology, India in collaboration with University of Puthisastra, Cambodia.
6. Sarathamani, T., Rajak, R., Das, S., Singh, I. V., & Sil, S. (2025, October 10–11). Explainable AI for zero-shot and few-shot learning: A hybrid knowledge-driven perspective. Oral presentation at the First International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Data Communication (ICCIDC 2025), Bali, Indonesia.

Additional Info

1. Attended Soft Skill Training conducted by Mahindra Pride Classroom, focusing on professional communication, team collaboration, and workplace readiness.
2. Participated in International Faculty Development Programme on Research Methods organized by Brainware University, emphasizing research design, methodology, and academic publishing standards.
3. Actively participated in the six-day Online FDP on “The Agentic AI Paradigm: Architecture, Enabling Technologies, and Real-World Applications,” organized by the Presidency School of Information Science, Presidency University, Bengaluru

Research Accounts:
1. ORCID Account: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7504-7774
2. Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=4pRdpZgAAAAJ&hl=en
3. ResearchGate:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ritam-Rajak?ev=hdr_xprf
4. Web of Science: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/OJT-5433-2025
5. Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/feedback/author/reviewAuthorProfile.uri?authorIds=58973175400

Achievement if any

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