Archan MISRA

Archan Misra is a Lee Kong Chian Professor of Computer Science and Vice Provost (Research) at Singapore Management University (SMU). He leads the School of Computing and Information Systems and oversees research strategy across SMU. His work focuses on Human-Machine Collaboration, Pervasive Sensing, and AI-driven systems. Misra holds a PhD from the University of Maryland (2000) and has extensive industry experience at IBM Research and Bellcore. He is a Distinguished Member of ACM and Senior Member of IEEE.

Research interests include Embodied AI, LiDAR-based localization, energy-efficient AIoT, and smart city analytics. Notable projects include the MIT/SMART M3S program on human-machine collaboration and leadership roles in SMU's CASA and LiveLabs initiatives. His work spans 300+ publications and multiple industry-funded grants, including NRF Singapore and US Army projects. Advises PhD students in areas like edge AI, wearable computing, and computer vision.

Awards include ACM Distinguished Membership and IEEE Senior Membership. Current roles include Director of SMU's Resilient Workforces Institute and co-PI for the M3S program. Active in teaching, including courses on mobile systems and software foundations.