IIT (ISM) Dhanbad research scholar selected for JST-LOTUS fellowship 2026
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK Dhanbad, October 23: Biswajit Bera, a research scholar in the Department of Mathematics and Computing at IIT (ISM)…
Biswajit Bera
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Dhanbad, October 23: Biswajit Bera, a research scholar in the Department of Mathematics and Computing at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, has been selected for the JST-LOTUS Fellowship 2026 under the ASPIRE category, opening up an opportunity for him to pursue collaborative research in Japan.
Under the fellowship, Bera will conduct research at Osaka University in Japan. Dr. Sudhakar Kumawat, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computing at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, will serve as his supervisor from the Indian side.
The fellowship aims to promote academic exchange, knowledge sharing and joint research between Indian and Japanese institutions.
Fellowship to Strengthen India-Japan Research Collaboration
Supported by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), the JST-LOTUS Fellowship seeks to strengthen scientific cooperation between India and Japan through research exchanges and international academic engagement.
The programme provides young researchers with opportunities to work with Japanese institutions, gain international exposure and develop collaborative research networks.
Supervisor Has Expertise in AI and Deep Learning
Dr. Kumawat received his PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar in 2020, specialising in computer vision and deep learning. He subsequently worked as a Specially Appointed Researcher at the Institute for Datability Science at Osaka University, Japan.
His research interests include computer vision, deep learning and artificial intelligence. His work has been published in leading conferences and journals, including CVPR, ECCV, MICCAI and IEEE TPAMI.
Recognition for IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Bera’s selection marks a significant milestone in his academic journey and highlights the international research opportunities available to scholars at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.
The institute has congratulated him on the achievement and wished him a productive and enriching research experience in Japan.
