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Some of my (current and past) research areas and interests include:

Currently, I primarily work on Generative AI and AI-driven networks and systems. I have worked toward proposing an architecture of Intent-based Networks (IBNs) and explored industrial use cases of IBNs. In this context, I have designed a mechanism for network management and querying using natural language. I have also investigated optimal network flow allocation in the context of industrial/power grid networks.

Previously, I have worked in the domain of Opportunistic Mobile Networks (OMNs), a subclass of Delay Tolerant Networks (DTNs). In my PhD and MS (by Research) theses, I have explored different avenues of content dissemination in OMNs. In addition, I have also worked a bit related to online education technologies.

Publications

A list of my selected publications till date is as follows:

Textbook

Conferences

  1. B. K. Saha, Aarthi V, and O. D. Naidu, “DrAgent: An Agentic Approach to Fault Analysis in Power Grids Using Large Language Models,” in Proceedings of 2025 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Information and Communication (ICAIIC), IEEE, Feb. 2025, pp. 938–945, DOI: 10.1109/ICAIIC64266.2025.10920654. Full-text BibTeX
  2. B. K. Saha and A. A. Parapurath, “Artificial Intelligence-Based Segregation of Power Grid Disturbance Records,” in Proceedings of 2024 International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies (ICECET), IEEE, Jul. 2024, pp. 1–7, DOI: 10.1109/ICECET61485.2024.10698027. Full-text BibTeX
  3. B. K. Saha, “Generative Artificial Intelligence for Industry: Opportunities, Challenges, and Impact,” in Proceedings of 2024 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Information and Communication (ICAIIC), IEEE, Feb. 2024, pp. 81–86. Full-text BibTeX Data
  4. B. K. Saha, L. Haab, and D. Tandur, “A Natural Language Understanding Approach Toward Extraction of Specifications from Request for Proposals,” in Proceedings of 2023 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Information and Communication (ICAIIC), IEEE, Feb. 2023, pp. 205–210. Full-text
  5. B. K. Saha, L. Haab, and L. Podleski, “Intent-based Industrial Network Management Using Natural Language Instructions,” in Proceedings of 2022 IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Computing and Communication Technologies (CONECCT), IEEE, Jul. 2022, pp. 1–6. Full-text BibTeX Data
  6. B. K. Saha, L. Haab, and L. Podleski, “Flow Allocation in Industrial Intent-based Networks,” in Proceedings of 2019 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Networks and Telecommunications Systems (ANTS), IEEE, Dec. 2019, pp. 1–6. Full-text BibTeX
  7. B. K. Saha, D. Tandur, L. Haab, and L. Podleski, “Intent-based Networks: An Industrial Perspective,” in Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop on Future Industrial Communication Networks, ACM, Oct. 2018, pp. 35–40. Full-text BibTeX
  8. S. Pal, S. Misra, and B. K. Saha, “Rock-Scissors-Paper cycle of cooperation strategies in Opportunistic Mobile Networks,” in Proc. of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Communications Workshops (ICC), pp.1062–1066, 9-13 June 2013. BibTeX
  9. B. K. Saha and S. Misra, “Could Human Intelligence Enhance Communication Opportunities in Mission-Oriented Opportunistic Networks?” in Proc. of the 1st ACM MOBICOM Workshop on Mission-Oriented Wireless Sensor Networking (MiSeNet '12), Istanbul, Turkey. ACM, Aug. 2012, pp. 15–20. BibTeX

Journals

  1. B. K. Saha, P. Gordon, and T. Gillbrand, “NLINQ: A natural language interface for querying network performance,” Applied Intelligence, vol. 53, pp. 28848–28864, December 2023, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10489-023-05043-z. Full-text BibTeX
  2. B. K. Saha, L. Haab, and L. Podleski, “SAFAR: Simulated Annealing-based Flow Allocation Rules for Industrial Networks,” IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 3771–3782, September 2021. Full-text BibTeX
  3. B. K. Saha and S. Misra, “Evaluation of Opportunistic Service Provisioning with Ordered Chaining,” IEEE Transactions on Services Computing, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 724–735, June 2021. Full-text BibTeX
  4. A. Vyas, S. Pal, and B. K. Saha, “Relay-based Communications in WBANs: A Comprehensive Survey,” ACM Computing Surveys, vol. 54, no. 1, pp. 1–34, April 2021. Full-text BibTeX
  5. B. K. Saha and S. Misra, “Mitigating NDN-Based Fake Content Dissemination in Opportunistic Mobile Networks,” IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, vol. 19, no. 6, pp. 1375–1386, 1 June 2020. BibTeX
  6. B. K. Saha and S. Misra, “D2D Opportunistic Local Content Dissemination Sans Location Sharing,” IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 67, no. 7, pp. 6461–6468, July 2018. Full-text BibTeX
  7. B. K. Saha, S. Misra, and S. Pal, “SeeR: Simulated Annealing-based Routing in Opportunistic Mobile Networks,” IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, vol. 16, no. 10, pp. 2876–2888, October 2017. Full-text BibTeX
  8. S. Pal, B. K. Saha, and S. Misra, “Game Theoretic Analysis of Cooperative Message Forwarding in Opportunistic Mobile Networks,” IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, vol. 47, no. 12, pp. 4463–4474, December 2017. BibTeX
  9. B. K. Saha and S. Misra, “Named Content Searching in Opportunistic Mobile Networks,” IEEE Communications Letters, vol. 20, no. 10, pp. 2067–2070, October 2016. BibTeX
  10. B. K. Saha, S. Misra, and S. Pal, “Utility-based Exploration for Performance Enhancement in Opportunistic Mobile Networks,” IEEE Transactions on Computers, vol. 65, no. 4, pp. 1310–1322, April 2016. Full-text BibTeX
  11. S. Misra, S. Pal, and B. K. Saha, “Distributed information- based cooperative strategy adaptation in opportunistic mobile networks,” IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems, vol. 26, no. 3, pp. 724–737, March 2015. Full-text BibTeX
  12. S. Misra and B. K. Saha, “On Emotional Aspects in Mission-Oriented Opportunistic Networks,” IET Networks, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 228–234, September 2014. BibTeX
  13. B. K. Saha and S. Misra, “Effects of Heterogeneity on the Performance of Pocket Switched Networks,” IET Networks, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 110–118, June 2014. Full-text BibTeX
  14. B. K. Saha, S. Misra, and M. S. Obaidat, “A web-based integrated environment for simulation and analysis with NS-2,” IEEE Wireless Communications, vol.20, no.4, pp.109–115, August 2013. (Feature article) Full-text BibTeX
  15. S. Maity, S. Saha, Sk Sahnawaj, B. K. Saha, and C. T. Bhunia, “Pre-emptive dynamic source routing: a repaired backup approach and stability based DSR with multiple routes,” Journal of Computing and Information Technology, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 91–99, 2008. Full-text BibTeX

Book Chapter

Talks

Service

I am honored to serve as a referee for the following journals and conferences:

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