Praveen Kumar Donta

Praveen Kumar Donta is an Associate Professor (Docent) and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, Stockholm University, Sweden. His research focuses on distributed computing continuum systems, learning-driven approaches for IoT and edge computing, and intelligent data protocols. He leads the Distributed Immersive Participation research group which investigates how humans and things can be more connected and exchange information in real and virtual societies.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad (2021)
• Visiting Ph.D. Fellow at Mobile&Cloud Lab, University of Tartu, Estonia (2019-2020)
• Master in Technology from JNTUA, Ananthapur (2014)
• Bachelor in Technology from JNTUA, Ananthapur (2012)

Dr. Donta's research centers on distributed computing continuum systems that integrate cloud, edge, and IoT devices to deliver scalable and low-latency computing resources. His work explores learning techniques in IoT, AI/ML for computing systems, cognition and causality in computing systems, and cyber-physical continuum applications. He investigates how human body analogies can inform the design of more resilient and efficient distributed systems, as well as developing frameworks for privacy enforcement, equilibrium in computing continuum systems, and energy-efficient user interactions with smart environments. His research has significant applications in smart city management, satellite services, and intelligent transportation systems.

Dr. Donta's publication record demonstrates a strong focus on the intersection of distributed systems, machine learning, and privacy-preserving technologies. His recent work shows an increasing emphasis on human-inspired approaches to distributed computing, with particular attention to making these systems more interpretable, efficient, and adaptable. His research spans theoretical foundations of computing continuum systems to practical implementations in areas like satellite services, smart environments, and anomaly detection.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

• IEEE Senior Member
• ACM Professional Member

Dr. Donta serves as an editorial board member for several prestigious journals including IEEE Internet of Things Journal, Computing (Springer), Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies (Wiley), Measurement, and Computer Communications (Elsevier). He actively mentors the next generation of researchers, currently supervising PhD student Alfreds Lapkovskis and co-supervising Shubham Vaishnav. His research is supported by projects such as the Heterogeneous Computing Continuum for a Sustainable Smart City Management (HCSCM), which aims to develop scalable, secure solutions for urban environments by integrating IoT, edge, and cloud computing.

As part of the Distributed Immersive Participation research group, Dr. Donta collaborates with researchers across disciplines to explore how technological advances enable humans and things to be more connected. The group focuses on application areas such as culture, transport, intelligent vehicles and e-health, developing solutions that enhance participation in both real and virtual societies.