Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Department of Mathematics & Statistics

PLACEMENT
BROCHURE
2025-26

Master of Science in
Statistics

Website: [Link]
Phone: +91-512-259 4433
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 Welcome Message
The Department of Mathematics
and Statistics at IIT Kanpur,
established in 1960, is a leading
center for education and
research in mathematics,
statistics, and data science. Our
programs, including the BS in
Statistics and Data Science and
the MSc in Statistics, offer
rigorous training in both theory
and applications, preparing
students for impactful careers in
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academia, industry, and
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Our faculty are internationally recognized experts actively engaged

in cutting-edge research, and they bring this expertise into the
classroom. The department fosters a vibrant academic environment
through regular seminars, workshops, and collaborative projects.

Our graduates have consistently performed well in placements and

are highly sought after by top institutions and organisations
worldwide.

We warmly welcome recruiters to connect with

our students through the campus placement
program at IIT Kanpur.
 About the Department
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at IIT Kanpur,
established in 1960, is a leading centre for both pure and applied
mathematical research. It combines deep theoretical foundations
with practical applications in statistics, machine learning, and data
science. The department boasts distinguished faculty, active
research output, and strong global collaborations, especially in
Probability and Statistics. It ranked 36th globally in AI & Data
Science in 2024, reflecting its excellence in modern computational
fields. Offering programs at all academic levels, it prepares students
for careers in academia, research, and industry. Its curriculum is
supported by interdisciplinary projects and strong industry ties.

About the Programs

[Link]. in Statistics (2-Year):

Objective: Cultivate a rigorous mathematical and statistical

mindset, foster research interests, and train computational
statisticians.

Program Structure:
Year I: Core theory—Probability, Inference, Real/Complex Analysis,
Stochastic Processes
Year II: Applied courses—Multivariate Analysis, Regression, Bayesian
methods, Data Science Lab & electives.

Applied Learning: Lab-based engagement, semester‑long projects,

and electives including simulation and AI/ML techniques.
 Distinguished Faculty

The department takes pride in its distinguished faculty, which forms the
foundation of our educational excellence. With a total of 51
professors,assistant professors, and associate professors, our faculty's
diverse research interests span both pure and applied mathematics and
statistics, enriching the academic environment and fostering innovation.

DR. AMIT MITRA (PhD IIT Kanpur) DR. SHALABH (PhD, University of
Professor Lucknow)
E-mail: amitra@[Link] Professor
E-mail: shalab@[Link]
DR. ARNAB HAZRA (PhD NC State
University, Raleigh, US) DR. DEBASIS KUNDU (PhD,
Assistant Professor Pennsylvania State University)
E-mail: ahazra@[Link] Professor
E-mail: kundu@[Link]
DR. SHARMISHTHA MITRA (PhD
IIT Kanpur) DR. SOUMYARUP SADHUKHAN
Professor (PhD ISI Kolkata)
E-mail: smitra@[Link] Assistant Professor
E-mail: soumyarups@[Link]
DR. NEERAJ MISHRA (PhD IIT
Kanpur) DR. DOOTIKA VATS (PhD,
Professor University of Minnesota)
E-mail: neeraj@[Link] Associate Professor
E-mail: dootika@[Link]
DR. SUPRIO BHAR (PhD ISI
Bangalore) DR. SUBHRA SANKAR DHAR (PhD
Assistant Professor ISI Kolkata)
E-mail: suprio@[Link] Professor
E-mail: subhra@[Link]
DR. SATYA PRAKASH SINGH (PhD
IIT
Bombay)
Assistant Professor
E-mail: singhsp@[Link]
 Skills

Programming Skills
• Python, R, C++, SQL– for data analysis & algorithm
development.
• Excel, MATLAB, MINITAB – for statistical modelling and simulation
• GitHub – collaborative code versioning
• Power BI, Tableau – dashboards and data visualisation tools

Analytical & Modeling Skills

• Machine Learning (ML) & AI – classification, clustering, and
predictive modeling
• Bayesian Models & MCMC – probabilistic inference and
uncertainty estimation
• Time Series Analysis – forecasting and trend modeling
• Shiny Apps & Web Scraping – interactive data dashboards and
real-world data acquisition
Courses Offered
Department Courses Open Electives
Statistical &AITechniquesin Parallel Computing
Data Mining Statistical Parallel Programming
Computing Computer Vision and Image
Data Structures & Algorithms Processing
Elementary Stochastic Big Data Analysis
Processes Probabilistic Modelling and Inference
Time Series Analysis Introduction to Machine Learning
Bayesian Analysis Probabilistic Machine Learning
Multivariate Analysis Statistical Natural Language
Real Analysis Processing
Data Science Labs Statistical Signal Processing
Probability Theory Digital Image Processing
Theory of Statistics Convex Optimization in SP/COM
Linear Regression & ANOVA Detection and Estimation Theory
Matrix Algebra Speech Signal Processing
Linear Estimation Computational Intelligence for
Machine Vision, Automation and
Control
Department Electives Neural Networks
Statistical Pattern Recognition Machine Learning for Signal
Markov Chain Monte Carlo Processing
Spatial Statistics Optimization for Big Data
ANN/ML Approach for Artificial Intelligence, Machine
Differential Equations Learning and its Applications
Statistical Decision Theory Advanced Topics in Machine
Robust Statistical Methods
Learning
Order Statistics
Principles of Data Base Systems
Econometrics
Embedding and Cyber-Physical
Nonlinear Regression
Systems
Sampling Theory
Theory of Computation
Statistical Reliability Theory
Statistical Inference
Bayesian Econometrics
Non-Parametric Inference Advanced Algorithms
Empirical Processes Randomized Algorithms
Set Theory & Discrete Computer Organisation
Mathematics Software Engineering
Ordinary Differential Equations Computational Complexity
Partial Differential Equations Computational Number Theory
Measure Theory Modern Cryptology
Graph Theory Data Mining
 Areas of Expertise

Theoretical Foundations

Real Analysis – underpinning rigorous algorithm design and

advanced statistical modelling.
Probability & Inference – essential for uncertainty quantification,
predictive risk models, reliability analysis.
Markov Chains & Stochastic Processes – key to simulation, time-
series forecasting, and queuing systems.

Industry‑Focused Applications

Natural Language Processing (NLP) – text analytics using

sequence models and deep learning pipelines.
Computer Vision – applied image/data analysis for diagnostics,
surveillance, and automated processing.
Econometrics & Finance Analytics – predictive econometric
modelling, trading strategies, and risk forecasting.
Bioinformatics & Health Analytics – modelling genomics, clinical
and health‑related data using statistical pipelines.

Advanced Methodologies & Techniques

Clustering, Neural Networks, SGD – unsupervised learning and

deep neural approaches for segmentation, classification, pattern
detection.
Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) – Bayesian inference
methods used in simulations and probabilistic modelling.
Bayesian Modelling – hierarchical and probabilistic
programming to enable explainable, adaptive AI.
Spatial statistics- Spatial statistical inference and kriging, with
applications in groundstation-based and satellite-based data
modeling and analysis
 Profiles Offered

QUANTITATIVE DATA
1 ANALYST ENGINEER
6

SOFTWARE RISK
2 ENGINEER ANALYST
7

AI/ML DATA
3 ENGINEER ANALYST
8

DATA CONSULTANT
4 SCIENTIST
9

RESEARCH ED - TECH
5 SCIENTIST EDUCATOR
10

12
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Ahammed Ikbal
Prof. Arnab Hazra Phone: +91-9614695955
Phone: +91- 512-259 2272 E-mail: aikbal24@[Link]
E-mail: ahazra@[Link]
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