Pabitra Mandal

PhD Student in Computer Science

I am a PhD student at the CrIS Lab in the Department of Computer Science and Automation at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, working under the supervision of Prof. Arpita Patra. My research interests lie at the intersection of cryptography, secure multi-party computation (MPC), and privacy-preserving technologies. I am passionate about designing protocols and systems that enable secure and private computation in real-world settings.

Prior to joining IISc, I completed my M.Tech in Cryptology and Security at the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, and my M.Sc in Mathematics at Presidency University, Kolkata. I received my B.Sc in Mathematics from Jagannath Kishore College, Purulia.

My academic journey is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to advancing the field of secure computation. I am always eager to connect with fellow researchers and explore new ideas in cryptography, security, and privacy.

Pabitra Mandal

Experience

Current

Teaching Assistant

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Bangalore, India
Aug - Dec 2025
UENG 101 - Algorithm and Programming

Instructors: Prof. L. Sunil Chandran & Prof. Viraj Kumar

Research Intern

WESEE, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India

New Delhi, India
Jan - June 2024

Education

Aug 2024 - Present

PhD in Computer Science and Engineering

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Aug 2022 - July 2024

M.Tech in Cryptology and Security

Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata

Nov 2020 - Aug 2022

M.Sc in Mathematics

Presidency University, Kolkata

July 2017 - Oct 2020

B.Sc in Mathematics

Jagannath Kishore College, Purulia

Research Interests

Multi-Party Computation

Enabling multiple parties to jointly compute functions over their inputs while keeping those inputs private

Zero Knowledge Proof

Proving knowledge of a secret without revealing the secret itself, ensuring privacy in verification

Fully Homomorphic Encryption

Performing computations on encrypted data without decrypting it, preserving privacy throughout processing

Publications

Publications will be updated as research progresses. Currently focusing on ongoing research projects in secure multi-party computation.

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