Mriganka Biswas

Mriganka Biswas is a Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Sunderland, specializing in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). His expertise includes advanced control systems, machine/deep learning, and robotics platforms like exoskeletons and socially assistive robots. He holds a PhD in HRI and has held international research roles at institutions such as the University of Edinburgh and Nanyang Technological University. Currently, he focuses on socially assistive HRI and autonomous robotic systems.

Teaching modules include Cyber Security and UXD, Research, and Fundamentals of Computer Science. Research interests span AI ethics, deep learning algorithms, and social robotics. Notable projects include ERWIN, the empathetic robot, and collaborative ventures on robots with cognitive biases. His work emphasizes integrating robotics into healthcare and social contexts.

Dr. Biswas actively supervises student projects and contributes to interdisciplinary research teams. No awards are listed, but his contributions to HRI are highlighted through his international collaborations and teaching roles.