Sriniwas Pandey

Sriniwas Pandey is a Lecturer in the School of Computing at Binghamton University, part of the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a PhD in Systems Science from Binghamton University, along with a BTech from Uttarakhand Technical University and an MTech from IIITDMJ India. His research focuses on complex systems, social network analysis, machine learning, and network science, particularly exploring how eccentric behaviors and ideas influence societal dynamics. He has been recognized with awards such as the Klir Scholarship and MHRD fellowships.

Education:

• PhD in Systems Science, Binghamton University (2023)
• MTech in Computer Science & Engineering, IIIT Jabalpur (2015)
• BTech in Computer Science & Engineering, Uttarakhand Technical University (2011)

Research Interests: Pandey’s work delves into understanding the emergence and impact of unconventional ideas in social networks, leveraging computational methods to analyze opinion dynamics and network connectivity. His methodologies include clustering algorithms for big data and high-performance computing tools like CUDA and MPI. His recent projects investigate how recommendation systems and social interactions shape collective behavior, with implications for societal polarization and innovation processes.

Publications Trends: His articles emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining complex systems theory with machine learning to address real-world challenges in social dynamics and data analysis. Recent work highlights experimental data on network diversity’s role in collective ideation and visualizing idea generation across social networks.

Awards:

• Klir Scholarship for Graduate Excellence in Systems Science (2020-21)
• MHRD Fellowship, Govt of India (2013-2016)
• CCS Student Grant (2022)

Teaching & Advising: Pandey teaches graduate courses in Python, data mining, and machine learning at Binghamton. Previously, he designed curricula at Uttarakhand Technical University and mentored student projects. His professional roles include organizing NERCCS 2025 and serving on faculty search committees.

Labs & Collaborations: His research aligns with the Binghamton Center of Complex Systems, focusing on computational social science and systems analysis. He collaborates with institutions like IIT Guwahati and the Center for Development of Advanced Computing.