Prof. Nisheeth Joshi is a renowned academician and researcher in the field of Computer Science, specializing in Natural Language Processing (NLP), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Translation. With over two decades of professional experience, he has served at various levels within Banasthali Vidyapith and previously at Amity University and System College, Ajmer.

He has held the position of Associate Professor since 2014 and has played an instrumental role in shaping the computer science curriculum, mentoring research scholars, and driving innovation through government-sponsored projects. His practical expertise extends beyond academia through significant industry consultancy projects with organizations like C-DAC Pune, Lawnics Technologies, and Radamatic Solutions.

Significant Achievements

• Publications:

  • Over 172 publications, including 61 peer-reviewed journal articles, 45 book chapters, and 53 conference papers.

  • Author/co-author of 5 books in the fields of AI and NLP, with two books translated into Chinese and Korean.

  • Indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar, with over 1700 citations and an H-index of 21 on Google Scholar.

• Awards and Honors:

  • Outstanding Work Award from ISTE and the Government of Uttar Pradesh (2019)

  • FC Kohli National Technology Award (2021)

  • Multiple Best Paper Awards (2019, 2022)

  • Best Researcher Award, (2019)

  • Award for Contribution to the Education Community, Kites Productions (2021)

• Research Grants & Projects:

  • Led multiple prestigious projects sponsored by MeitY and SERB, Govt. of India, with a cumulative funding exceeding Rs. 288 lakhs (INR).

  • Key projects include:

    • English to Indian Languages Machine Translation System

    • Sindhi-Hindi and Hindi-Sindhi MT System

    • Machine-Assisted Braille Translation

• Patents:

  • 1 International Patent (Granted)

  • 5 Indian Patents (Published)

Notable Contributions

• Consultancy & Industry Interface:

  • Provided consultancy in NLP tool development, translation memory systems, and evaluation of MT systems for various tech companies and government institutions.

  • Active contributor to national AI initiatives and language technologies.

• Education and Outreach:

  • Designed and delivered online courses/MOOCs for capacity-building in AI and programming fundamentals.

  • Contributed significantly to curriculum innovation and faculty development in Computer Science education.

• Professional Engagement:

  • Active member of various alumni associations including Purdue University, IMT, MDU, and others, enhancing global academic networking.

Eligibility for Outstanding Professor Award

With a stellar academic record, impactful research in AI and NLP, substantial national-level funded projects, global academic recognition, and dedication to educational innovation, Prof. Nisheeth Joshi is a highly deserving candidate for the Outstanding Professor Award under the Scientific Laurels initiative. His work not only advances academic excellence but also contributes significantly to the technological and linguistic development of India.