Department of Computer Science and Engineering
संगणक विज्ञान एवं अभियांत्रिकी विभाग

Dr. Md. Sarfaraj Alam Ansari (On Lien)

Assistant Professor

Research Interest : Peer-to-Peer Networks, Blockchain Technology, Network Security, Software Defined Networks, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning.

Md. Sarfaraj Alam Ansari is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of the National Institute of Technology Sikkim since Feb. 2011. He received a Ph.D. degree from NIT Sikkim in June 2021. He obtained his Master of Technology from NIT Durgapur in 2010. He spent three years in the industry and gathers experience in the domain of Computer Networks and Security immediately after his graduation (B.E.) in Computer Science & Engineering in 2005. He has been associated with the NIT Sikkim since its inception, therefore, he got the opportunity to teach various core subjects of Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Sikkim. He has a very keen interest to learn the latest technology and upgrade himself to offer subjects such as Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Blockchain Technology, IoT, and many more. His research interest includes the security aspects in the domain of Peer-to-Peer networks, SDN, and IoT networks which are important and becoming paramount with the increased use of online services and proliferation of various technologies like IoT, Edge & Mobile Computing. Currently, he is sincerely carrying out various administrative assignments along with academic and research activities.

Broad Research Area

Peer-to-Peer Networks, Blockchain Technology, Network Security, Software Defined Networks, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning.

Experience

3 Years (Industry) + 11 Years (Academic)

Assistant Professor (Regular), CSE Dept., NIT Sikkim, From Dec 2015 till date.
Assistant Professor (Temporary), CSE Dept., NIT Sikkim, From Feb 2011 to Dec 2015.
Industry Experiences - From Jun 2005 to Mar 2008.

Teachings

CS 13102 : Data Communications.
CS 13103 : Digital Logic Design.
CS 14101 : Computer Networks.
EC 15105 : Computer Networks.
CS 22101 : Advanced Computer Networks.
CS 1001 : Foundations of Computing.
ZZ 1004 : Computer Programming.
CS18144 :Software Defined Network

Education

PhD (NIT SIKKIM)
M.Tech (NIT Durgapur)

Contact Address :

Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering,
National Institute of Technology Sikkim,
Ravangla, Barfung Block, South Sikkim-737139

International Conferences/Symposium Organized: 01

Sl.no.	Conferences/Symposium	Role	From	To	Venue
1.	International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence	Organizing Chair / Secretary	05 Mar 2025	07 Mar 2025	NIT Sikkim

Short Term Course / FDP / STTP Organised: 09

Sl.no.	Workshop	Role	From	To	Sponsored By
1.	Cyber Security Awareness and Protection Against Security Threats	Convener	08 Mar 2024	12 March 2024	A-ESDP, Ministry of MSME, GoI
2.	Smart Health System using IoT and AI/ML	Co-ordinator	27 Feb 2024	02 March 2024	A-ESDP, Ministry of MSME, GoI
3.	Application of Cloud, Fog, and Edge Computing in Business Analytics	Convener	21 Feb 2024	25 Feb 2024	A-ESDP, Ministry of MSME, GoI
4.	Emerging Technology For Intelligent System & Python Programming	Convener	29 May 2023	02 June 2023	iHUB Divyasampark IIT Roorkee
5.	Innovation , Enterpreneurship And IPR	Convener	28 April 2023	2 May 2023	E&I Cell , NIT Sikkim
6.	Fuzzy Logic Systems in Engineering Applications	Co-ordinator	15 Mar 2021	19 Mar 2021	TEQIP -III
7.	Digital India Week	Nodal Officer	04 Aug 2015	07 Aug 2015	DEITY
8.	NMEICT Awareness Workshop	Convener	26 June 2015	27 June 2015	MHRD
9.	17th North-East Workshop on "Computational Information Processing"	Co-ordinator	10 Sept 2014	14 Sept 2014	ISI Kolkata

Departmental Activities:

Sl.no.	Designation	From	To
1	Laboratory In charge, HPC	09.08.2021	Till Date
2	Convenor, Departmental Networking and Internet Committee	09.08.2021	Till Date
3	Member, Departmental Purchase Committee	07.08.2017	Till Date
4	Convenor, Departmental Disciplinary Committee	07.08.2017	Till Date
5	Advisor, 3rd Year CSE	01.08.2022	Till date
6	Convenor, Departmental Class Routine / Examination / Result Committee	07.08.2017	12.02.2020
7	Advisor, 2nd Year CSE	02.08.2021	31.07.2022

Administrative Responsiblitites:

Sl. no.	Designation	From	To
1	Head of the Department, Computer Science and Engineering	01.07.2025	Till Date
1	Warden	22.02.2023	01.07.2025
2	Faculty In charge (Campus Wide Networking)	18.08.2021	20.08.2025
3	Member, OBC Cell	14.09.2021	Till date
4	Faculty In charge (Outsourced Manpower)	18.08.2021	08.09.2022
5	Faculty In charge (Alumni Affairs Cell)	18.08.2021	08.09.2022
6	Dean (I/c) Student Affairs	13.05.2019	28.06.2019
7	Co-FIC, HPC	16.05.2018	17.08.2021
8	Coordinator & Advisor of Annual Techno-Cultural Fest (UDGAM' 18)	22.02.2018	21.04.2018
9	Member, Course Curriculum Drafting Committee, Sikkim Institute of Science & Technology.	07.12.2017	31.12.2018
10	Nodal Officer, Direct Admission Student Abroad, 2016	For M.Tech Admission of abroad student, 2016
11	Faculty In charge (Alumni Affairs & Resource Generation)	04.10.2016	17.08.2021
12	Member, Information and Communication Technology Infrastructures	04.10.2016	17.08.2021
13	Member, Board of Governors , NIT Sikkim	20.02.2016	18.08.2017
14	Member, SC/ST Cell	05.02.2016	13.09.2021
15	Invited Member Senate, NIT Sikkim	Attended 3rd Senate Meeting
16	Public Grievances Officer (Nominated member as Nodal Officer)	01.02.2015	10.12.2016
17	Invited Member, Board of Governors, NIT Sikkim	Attended 5th and 6th BoG Meeting
18	Invited Member , BWC, NIT Sikkim	Attended 1st and 2nd BWC Meeting
19	Member, Community Development and Awareness Programme	05.12.2014	17.08.2021
20	Assistant Dean (Administration and Faculty Affairs)	18.09.2014	18.09.2016
21	First Appellate Authority for RTI	15.05.2014	18.09.2016
22	Member, Construction & Maintenance Activities	05.12.2014	04.02.2016
23	Convener, Medical Committee	21.11.2013	20.06.2014
24	Member, Computer and Communication Enhancement	15.09.2013	03.10.2016
25	Member, Power and energy conservation initiative committee.	15.09.2013	18.09.2016
26	Faculty In charge, Academic Affairs Committee	04.02.2013	14.09.2013
27	Faculty In charge, Power and energy conservation initiative committee.	04.02.2013	15.09.2013
28	Deputy Centre In-charge, Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB), 2013	For B.Tech Admission, 2013
29	Faculty In charge, Computer and Communication Enhancement	01.05.2012	03.02.2013
30	Faculty In-Charge, Development Affairs (Development Affairs Committee)	21.11.2011	17.09.2014
31	Faculty Coordinator	01.11.2011	20.11.2011
32	Chief Warden	01.05. 2011	20.11.2011
33	Warden, Boys Hostel	01.04.2011	31.10.2011