Aritra Mitra

Aritra Mitra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University. He holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University (2020), an M.Tech. from IIT Kanpur (2015), and a B.E. from Jadavpur University (2013). Before joining NC State, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on enabling reliable, efficient learning and decision-making in large-scale distributed systems, addressing challenges like computation, communication constraints, and adversarial robustness. Key areas include control theory, machine learning, signal processing, and network science.

Education:

• Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University (2020)
• M.Tech., Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (2015)
• B.E., Electrical Engineering, Jadavpur University (2013)

Research Interests: Dr. Mitra’s work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in distributed systems. He designs algorithms for federated learning, reinforcement learning, and adversarial robustness, with applications in control systems and networked environments. Recent efforts emphasize finite-time analysis of TD learning, heterogeneous federated systems, and resilient control under communication constraints. His contributions often integrate tools from stochastic approximation, optimization, and signal processing.

Publications: His articles explore cutting-edge topics like federated TD learning, robust system identification under heavy-tailed noise, and distributed multi-agent optimization. Recent trends highlight advancements in asynchronous algorithms, delay-adaptive systems, and model-free control under communication bottlenecks.

Grants & Labs: While specific grants are not detailed, his research aligns with themes in distributed computing and control, suggesting potential involvement in NSF or industry-funded projects. No lab-specific details are provided in the text.