Neeraj Misra

Neeraj Misra is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), where he has held faculty positions since 1996. He earned his PhD (1991) and M.Sc. (1985) in Statistics from IIT Kanpur, and a B.Sc. from Kanpur University (1982). His research focuses on theoretical statistics and applied probability.

Research Interests: His work spans entropy estimation, stochastic ordering theory, estimation under parameter restrictions, and ranking/selection methodologies, with applications in reliability engineering and molecular sciences. Key themes include:

• Development of nonparametric entropy estimators
• Stochastic comparisons for system reliability
• Optimization in statistical decision theory
• Inference for restricted parameter spaces

Publication Trends: His recent articles (2003–2015) demonstrate a consistent focus on reliability modeling, stochastic ordering, and entropy estimation. Works frequently involve gamma distributions, redundancy allocation in engineering systems, mixture models, and multivariate circular distributions, blending theoretical rigor with practical applications.

Awards & Honors:

• Jacob Wolfowitz Award (2003) for theoretical advances
• C. L. Chandna Mathematics Award (2003) for research/teaching excellence
• All India Rank #2 in Mathematics (National Entrance Exam, 1985)
• Outstanding Teaching Recognition at IIT Kanpur

He has held visiting positions at West Virginia University, Marquette University (USA), and KU Leuven (Belgium).