HOD

Name - Dr Jitendra Singh Thakur

• Designation : Associate Professor
• Qualification : PhD (CSE), IIITDM Jabalpur
• Experience : 22+ years of Experience
• Phone :9424686417
• Email :jsthakur[at]jecjabalpur[dot]ac[dot]in

HOD Profile

Dr. Jitendra Singh Thakur is a distinguished academician and researcher with over 22 years of experience in higher education. Known for his "student-first" approach, Dr. Thakur combines profound theoretical knowledge with hard-core coding capabilities. His teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on learning, ensuring students master core subjects like Computer Programming, Data Structures, DBMS, and the Design of Algorithms, Machine Learning and Deep learning. Known for his composed and approachable teaching style, Dr. Thakur excels at making intricate subjects accessible through hands-on coding and real-world application, making him a highly respected figure among his students.

Dr. Thakur is a prolific researcher with 22+ years of experience and over 228+ global citations across 18 SCI/Scopus-indexed publications. He currently supervises four Ph.D. scholars and maintains a global academic presence as a Professional Member of the ACM (New York), contributing significantly to the fields of Machine Learning and Software Engineering.

He serves as a vital link between the institute and national organizations, acting as the Institute's functionary for the ISRO-NRSC Lightning Detection System and the IIT Indore UG Inbound Program Coordinator. Additionally, he fosters student innovation by mentoring the E-Cell and COSMOS clubs at JEC, driving both technical excellence and entrepreneurial spirit.

Dr. Thakur has earned prestigious national and international awards from ACM, SIGSOFT, and IARCS, including the 2024 Test of Time Award by IIIT Bangalore for excellence in research. His contributions are further recognized through Republic Day citations for institutional leadership, government research grants for medical AI, and honors from the Jabalpur Collector for distinguished public service.