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Student Researcher — Computational Neuroscience & BCI

RAHUL DEBNATH

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Bridging brain science and intelligent systems — through EEG, BCI, machine learning, and cognitive modelling, with a commitment to research that brings real-world impact to human health and understanding.

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About Me

Rahul Debnath

Hailing from the picturesque state of Tripura, I grew up in a loving middle-class family where simplicity and joy were central to life. Their steadfast guidance has been a fundamental pillar in my development — seamlessly guiding me from a whimsical childhood into the structured realms of academia.

I'm a student researcher currently pursuing M.Sc. in Cognitive Sciences, Learning and Technology at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala. I hold a B.Stat (Hons.) from the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata — one of India's most prestigious institutions for statistics and mathematics.

My research passion lives at the intersection of brain-computer interfaces, EEG signal analysis, and AI/ML applied to medical and cognitive science problems. I believe in research that creates real-world impact — in health, education, and human understanding.

When I'm not decoding brain signals, I'm behind a camera lens, exploring nature, cooking, or engaged in community work — because the best researchers understand what it means to be fully human.

Currently based in Amritapuri, Kerala  |  Home: Agartala, Tripura

2+
Active Research
130h
BCI Training
6+
ML Projects
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Current Research

Empathy Development in Children

Investigating behavioral and qualitative dimensions of empathy development in children under PhD faculty Dr. Bicky K. at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. Exploring how cognitive and affective empathy emerge through behavioral paradigms, observational methods, and qualitative analysis of child social interactions.

Behavioural AnalysisChild DevelopmentEmpathyQualitative Research
Music Raga & Brain Dynamics via EEG

Studying how Indian classical music ragas affect brain dynamics using EEG signal analysis under Dr. Shyam Diwakar. Translating neuroscientific findings into potential neurological condition therapy — where art, culture, and clinical neuroscience converge.

EEG AnalysisNeurotherapyMusic CognitionBrain Dynamics
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Education Timeline

2025 – 2027
M.Sc. Cognitive Sciences, Learning and Technology
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kerala
Specialization in Neurophysiology, BCI, Computational Neuroscience & NLP. Courses include VR/AR for Learning, Neuroimaging Techniques, Cognitive Electrophysiology.
2024 – 2025 (Disc.)
Master of Statistics (M.Stat) Hons.
Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata
Discontinued — pivoted toward cognitive neuroscience & BCI as primary specialization direction.
2020 – 2024
Bachelor of Statistics (B.Stat) Hons.
Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata
Core: Analysis, Probability, Statistical Methods, Stochastic Processes, Linear Statistical Models, Parametric Inference, Design of Experiments. Electives: Molecular Biology, Statistical Methods in Genetics.
2020
Higher Secondary (Science) — 82.2%
ShishuBihar HS School, TBSE, Agartala, Tripura  |  PCMB + Statistics
2018
Madhyamik (Secondary) — 93.2%
ShishuBihar HS School, TBSE, Agartala, Tripura
04.

Project Works

◈ Self Projects
01
Lung Cancer Prediction using ML & Causal Inference

Built and compared prediction models using Decision Tree, XGBoost, SVM & more. Applied VIF-based multicollinearity reduction, Bayesian networks & DoWhy for causal inference on risk factors.

XGBoostCausal InferenceBayesian NetworksDoWhyPython
02
Promoter Gene Sequence Classification — CNN & ML

SVM, KNN, Logistic Regression, Random Forest & CNN for promoter sequence classification. One-hot encoding for ATCG nucleotide sequences. Achieved 95.45% test accuracy with CNN.

CNNBioinformaticsTensorFlowOne-Hot Encoding
03
Latent Audio Explorer

A zero-dependency, browser-native tool that turns any audio file into a living 3D sculpture of sound. Drop in a song — watch it become a glowing path through a four-dimensional latent space, computed entirely in your browser in real time. No server, no installs, no API keys. Built with raw Web Audio API + Three.js custom shaders.

Web Audio APIThree.jsPCAMFCCGLSL ShadersZero Dependency
◈ Course Projects
03
Customized Pant Dimension Estimation via Image Processing

Custom image processing to estimate clothing dimensions. Defined Valgrad, deep grad & side grad functions. Regression to convert 2D image measurements into 3D garment parameters. Under Prof. Bimal Kumar Roy & Prof. Debashis Sengupta, ISI.

Computer VisionRegressionR
04
Geopolitical Events & Indian Consumption Analysis (NSSO)

Analyzed significant shifts in consumer expenditure using Lorenz Curve and Engel Curve techniques. Developed schemas for merging complex unstructured datasets. Under Prof. Bimal Kumar Roy, ISI Kolkata.

Lorenz CurveEngel CurveNSSO DataR
05
Voter Sentiments Analysis — Lok Sabha 2024

Survey-based project assessing public confidence in electoral process. Analyzed voter priorities in Bonhoogly-Baranagar area, comparing 2024 vs 2019 data. Under Prof. Jayant Jha & Prof. Debashis Sengupta, ISI.

Survey AnalysisPolitical ScienceR
06
Spotify Music Playlist Analysis (SQL + Animation)

Prepared a wrapped presentation of Spotify playlist analysis findings using SQL and animated visualization techniques. Deep dive into music consumption patterns and trends.

SQLData VisualizationSpotify API
07
Perception of Poverty — Survey Study, West Bengal

Survey to capture public perception of poverty indicators across regions of West Bengal. Focused on contrastive comparison and perturbative performance thresholds. Under Prof. Bimal Kumar Roy & Debashis Sengupta.

Survey DesignSocial ScienceStatistics
08
Model Selection Comparison Study

Comprehensive comparison of statistical and machine learning models across different problem types. Evaluating performance metrics, bias-variance trade-offs, and selection criteria.

Model SelectionStatisticsML
05.

Paper Presentations

Straight to Source: Detecting Average Objects in Astronomical Images with Proper Error Control

Presented a methodology for detecting and classifying average-brightness objects in astronomical images using statistical techniques. Focused on proper error control to minimize false positive detections in deep-sky survey data.

AstronomyError ControlStatistics

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Demography Review Through Animation

An animated lecture-style PPT presentation exploring demographic concepts and trends in the Indian context. Designed to improve comprehension of complex population data through motion graphics and visual storytelling for the Demography subject.

DemographyAnimationIndia

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On Finding the Most Compatible Batting Average

Statistical investigation into defining and identifying the most appropriate batting average metric in cricket. Explores various averaging methods, their properties, and presents a framework to determine compatibility across contexts.

Sports StatisticsCricketBatting Analysis

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06.

Dashboards & Reports

Interactive data dashboards built with Power BI, Tableau & Looker Studio — spanning HR analytics, sales, e-commerce, and music streaming data.

Customer Risk Analysis
Power BI
Customer Churn Analysis
Power BI
HR Analysis Dashboard I
Power BI
HR Analysis Dashboard II
Power BI
Video Games Sales Analysis I
Tableau
Video Games Sales Analysis II
Tableau
Spotify Music Dashboard I
Power BI
Spotify Music Dashboard II
Looker Studio
E-Commerce Sales Analysis
Tableau
07.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages
RProficient
PythonIntermediate
SQL / SQLiteIntermediate
CIntermediate
MATLABIntermediate
HTML / GitHub / CPLEXBeginner
ML & AI Frameworks
Tidyverse / ggplot2 / dplyrProficient
Scikit-learnIntermediate
TensorFlow / KerasIntermediate
NumPy / MatplotlibIntermediate
NLTK / NLPIntermediate
Bayesian Networks / DoWhyIntermediate
Analytics & Research Tools
R-Studio / JupyterProficient
SPSS / JamoviProficient
Power BI / TableauProficient
LaTeX / OverleafProficient
Looker StudioProficient
WorldQuant BrainProficient
Productivity & Creative
MS Office / Excel / PowerPointProficient
AI Tools (Google Antigravity, GPT, Claude, DeepSeek)Proficient
Canva / iMoviesProficient
Trello / DiscordProficient
Visual Studio / VSCodeIntermediate
Neuroscience & BCI
Statistical InferenceProficient
EEG AnalysisIntermediate
BCI Design (g.tec)Beginner
Neuroimaging TechniquesBeginner
Genomics / Precision MedicineBeginner
Cloud ComputingBeginner
08.

Certifications & Courses

g.tec Medical Engineering
BCI & Neurotechnology Spring School 2026 — Advanced Training (130h)
2026
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g.tec Medical Engineering
BCI Hackathon Data Analysis — Spring School 2026
2026
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g.tec Medical Engineering
BCI & Neurotechnology Spring School 2026 — Final Exam
2026
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Stanford Medicine — Dept. of Genetics
Fundamentals of Data Science in Precision Medicine & Cloud Computing
2024–2025
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Stanford Medicine — Dept. of Genetics
Fundamentals of AI/ML in Precision Medicine
2024–2025  |  Python · Neural Networks · Deep Learning · NLP
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TechTip24 (Aditi Gupta)
Data & Business Analytics Corporate Training Program
2023  |  Power BI · SQL · Tableau · End-to-End Projects
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Microsoft & LinkedIn
Career Essentials in Generative AI
2024
Microsoft & LinkedIn
Career Essentials in Data Analysis
2024
Various
Data for Good: Using Data Science in Nonprofits and NGOs
2023
09.

Experience & Internships

Oct 16 2025 – Nov 22 2025
Instructional Design Intern — Ammachi Labs, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Applied cognitive learning principles to improve clarity and comprehension in medical education modules.
  • Assisted in conceptualizing and structuring medical learning modules
  • Developed learning frameworks and organized instructional content
  • Applied cognitive learning principles to improve clarity and comprehension
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Nov 2023 – Dec 2024
Research Consultant — WorldQuant
Developed & optimized alpha strategies with P&L analysis, leveraging quantitative models for enhanced investment decisions. Participated in WorldQuant Alphathon.
2023
Data & Business Analytics Corporate Training Program — TechTip24 (By Aditi Gupta)
  • Completed intensive corporate training in Data & Business Analytics
  • Worked with Power BI, SQL, Tableau and end-to-end analytics projects
  • Please feel free to visit my LinkedIn profile or portfolio for more certifications, virtual internships, paper presentations and other project works.
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Academic Achievements

Indian International Science Festival 2018 — National Delegate
IMO Zonal Excellence — Level 1 (1st Place)
IMO Zonal Excellence — Level 2
State-Level Junior Mathematical Olympiad 2016 — 20th Rank
Sub Division Junior Mathematical Olympiad 2015 — 1st Rank
WorldQuant Alphathon Participant — Alpha Strategies
JEE Mains 2020 | JEE Advanced 2020 | WBJEE 2020
ISI B.STAT Entrance 2020 — Cracked notoriously competitive exam; joined over NIT Agartala CSE
B.Stat Hons. Completed — Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata 2024
11.

Positions of Responsibility

01
Photography Event Head
Thru-Da-Lens — Integration 2023, ISI Kolkata. Led end-to-end organization of the photography event.
Integration 2023
02
Co-Head, APINAYA
Co-organized and co-headed APINAYA — an online dance competition event at ISI.
03
DataFest Organizing Member
Organizing member of DataFest — a 1-month long Datathon event at ISI Kolkata.
04
Educational Trip Organizer — Nepal
Organized ISI Kolkata educational trip 2022–2023 to Nepal for a cohort of students.
05
Mess Committee Member / Co-Head
Mess Committee Member and Co-Head at ISI Kolkata (2023–2024). Managed hostel dining operations and student welfare.
06
Video Content Creator
MAS-FRESCO 2022 ISI — Created promotional video content for the annual fest.
Watch on YouTube
07
Class Representative — MSc CSLT
Class Representative for M.Sc. Cognitive Science, Learning and Technology — First Semester 2025–2026, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.
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Memory Gallery

Snapshots from the journey — academic milestones, travels, events, and moments that shaped this path. From the hills of Tripura to the backwaters of Kerala, from ISI Kolkata to BCI labs and beyond.

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Get In Touch

EMAILrahuldebnath1438@gmail.com
PHONEAvailable upon request
CURRENT LOCATIONAmritapuri, Kerala — 690546
HOMEAgartala, Tripura — 799035
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Success is not final, and failure is not fatal. It's the courage to continue that counts.

— LIFE PHILOSOPHY / RAHUL DEBNATH
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