From:

Pushan Kumar Dutta

Email:pkdgeoindia@gmail.com,ascendent1@gmail.com

66, Taramoni Ghat Road

Skype:pkd_20121,Phone:+919163094179

P.O.:Paschim Putiary
Kolkata-700041

To
Professor In-Charge, Faculty Affairs
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
VGEC Complex,
Chandkheda, Visat-Gandhinagar Highway,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
India 382424
Sub: Application for Assistant Professor(Contract)
I would like to

apply for the position of Assistant Professor in Electronics and

Communication Engineering, as advertised on the IIT GandhiNagar Website. I am at present as a

Research Fellow (Part-time) at Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal. I am very much willing in
obtaining a faculty position at IIT GandhiNagar, as it has strong undergraduate programs and excellent
faculty and a greater commitment to research and development. I further express my interest in both the
research and academic posts as offered by the University. My enclosed resume shows that I will be
awarded PhD in Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal within a very short time for
my thesis title Earthquake Genesis Mechansim and Earthquake Warning system Design.
I have hands on data collection and research experience through which I can offer my
knowledge of research methodology and statistics gained as a Research Fellow and a Laboratory
Assistant for Undergraduate Digital Electronics. During this time, I have become well versed in
experimental methodology and basic statistical testing. In addition, I have developed a strong proficiency
in SPSS, Matlab, C, Python, MultiSim, Circuit-Maker through teaching and applying the methodologies
and application to the experience in evaluating outcomes using statistical modeling and my expertise in
seismic data analysis. I am hopeful that my expertise in seismological data analysis and design along
with my broad experience in both academic research, my focus on a multidisciplinary approach and my
strong organizational and influencing skills make me an ideal match for this position as offered by you.
My research interest focuses on Computer Hardware and Embedded System and I would like to build up

a group of Dedicated Engineers who will be able to co-operate and corroborate for the advancement of
Science and Technology.

In addition to the standard Electronics courses like

Digital Electronics,

Operating System and Signal Processing, I am fully prepared to develop courses on Data Mining
pertaining to Geo-Dynamics and Seismic Data Analysis.
Also I can draw the multidisciplinary approach to research. Having collaborated extensively with
academics in the Department of Electronics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal and Central
Geophysics Division, Geological Survey of India and Ural Branch of Science, Russian Academy of
Sciences, Ekaterinberg, Russia and during my PhD tenure, I believe the importance of thinking beyond
narrow academic disciplines. I have more than 5 years research experience (including my PhD thesis
work).

During such period, my area of research has been broadened

from Routine Seismic Data

Processing in the field of Earthquake Catalog data analysis, Satellite Image Analysis, Strong Motion Data
analysis and Radon Data Analysis. My research work has been highly appreciated over the years and
that helped me to interact with eminent scientists around the world and emerge as a better researcher.
My research work has led to 18 publications in peer reviewed international journals of high impact factor
and awards including a Young Scientist Grant from the Asian Seismological Commission held in Mongolia
in 2012. I have attended numerous international conferences and workshops including SAARC Training
Programme for an intensive program on Techniques of Earthquake Resistant Structures for Engineers.
of SAARC Countries as Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bhutan, Maldives and
Afghanistan held at IIT Roorkee where I was selected to prepare and present report on Indian seismic
hazard estimation. This conferences and interactive symposiums helped me to up to date with the
current research activity and deepen my understanding on these specialized topics. These awards not
only speak a volume about my quality of research work but also my good presentation skills, which
connect to the audience and that boost my candidature for a teaching position.
In addition to the above, I have completed Bachelors in Electronics and Communication
Engineering from West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata, West Bengal and Post graduate degree
leading to PhD in Engineering in Jadavpur University, Kolkata. I foresee an opportunity to discuss my
teaching and future research plans with you. I enclose a copy of my CV along with all relevant
documents, testimonials and awards for your kind perusal with the hope of getting the chance for an
interview. Looking forward to hearing from you at your early end. Thanking you in advance and with my
best regards.
Yours faithfully,
Pushan Kumar Dutta