Shamima Mithun

Shamima Mithun serves as the Associate Site Director for Purdue Indianapolis and an Associate Professor at Purdue Polytechnic, affiliated with the Department of Computer and Information Technology. She is based in Indianapolis, where she leverages the city's tech and healthcare industry connections for student internships and networking.

• B.Sc. in Computer Science from North South University (2001)
• M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Manitoba (2005)
• Ph.D. in Computer Science from Concordia University (2012)

Her research spans artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and pedagogical innovation, with a focus on enhancing student learning experiences through emerging technologies. She explores how large language models can foster inclusive and personalized education, particularly for underrepresented groups in computing.

In her teaching role, Mithun develops cross-campus courses bridging Purdue's West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses. She actively participates in Purdue's Data Mine program, guiding students on industry-collaborative research projects. Her work emphasizes integrating technological advancements into educational frameworks to improve student success.

Mithun's location in downtown Indianapolis provides strategic advantages for connecting students with internships and networking opportunities in tech and healthcare sectors, aligning with her mission to create impactful learning pathways.

Labs and teams: She contributes to the Data Mine program at Purdue Indianapolis, which facilitates interdisciplinary research collaborations between students and industry partners.