Manojit Ghose has joined the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad as an Assistant Professor (Grade I) in July 2026. He hails from the North-East (Assam) part of the country, obtained his PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Guwahati, and previously served as a faculty member at IIIT Guwahati. His research interests span computer architecture, memory-centric computing, edge/cloud computing, compiler-assisted program execution, sustainable and secure computing, and the integration of AI/ML into computing systems. His research has resulted in publications in leading international journals and conferences, along with some externally funded projects. More information about his research and publications can be found on his Google Scholar profile (link).

He is eagerly looking forward to collaborate with faculty members and welcomes interactions with students and research scholars interested in pursuing research in computer systems and related areas. 

 

Professional experience:

• Assistant Professor (Grade I), IIT Palakkad (2026–Present)
• Assistant Professor (Grade I & II), IIIT Guwahati (2019–2026)
• Assistant Professor, Dibrugarh University, Govt of Assam (2018–2019)

 

Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering, IIT Guwahati, 2018
• M.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering, IIT Guwahati, 2013
• B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering, Jorhat Engineering College (Govt of Assam), 2007

 

Research interests:

1. Emerging computation paradigm: Memory-centric processing, 3D systems, Quantum computing.
2. Sustainable, reliable and secure computation: energy-efficient resource management for cloud/edge, program analysis, intermittent computing for IoT, etc.
3. Integrating AI/ML with systems: Applying AI/ML in computing systems and designing computing systems for AI/ML.

 

Sponsored projects:

• Title: Secure Execution of Sensitive Applications by Eliminating Cache Side Channel Attacks using Near Memory Computation Paradigm, Agency: ASTEC, Govt of Assam, Amount: 7.81 Lakh, Status: Ongoing
• Title: Open RAN for Next-Gen 6G Communications Using AI-based Quantum Computing, Agency: SPARC, Govt of India, Amount: 59.40 Lakh, Status: Ongoing
• Title: Design of Automated, Self-Sustaining Collision Avoidance System for Remote Railway Elephant Corridors Agency: ASTEC, Govt of Assam, Amount: 7.63 Lakh, Status: Ongoing
• Title: Efficient Execution of User Applications on Mobile Edge Computing Platform, Agency: MHRD, Govt of India, Amount: 5.22 Lakh, Status: Complete