About IMPACT Lab

Imaging, Modelling, Perception, Analytics, and Computational Technologies — a research laboratory in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Patna.

Who We Are

Advancing Intelligent Computational Technologies

IMPACT Lab is a research laboratory in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Patna. The lab focuses on advancing intelligent computational technologies through interdisciplinary research in computer vision, image processing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, pattern recognition, data analytics, and computational modelling.

Its research aims to develop innovative algorithms and AI-driven solutions for real-world applications such as healthcare, agriculture, remote sensing, autonomous systems, and smart technologies. The lab provides an excellent environment for students and researchers to work on cutting-edge research, publish in leading journals and conferences, and collaborate with academic and industrial partners.

IMPACT Lab workspace

Our Vision

To become a globally recognized research laboratory that advances intelligent computational technologies through innovative research in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Image Processing, and Computational Modelling, creating impactful solutions that address scientific, industrial, and societal challenges.

Our Mission

  • Conduct high-quality interdisciplinary research at the intersection of AI, Imaging, Data Analytics, and Computational Sciences.
  • Develop novel algorithms, intelligent models, and explainable AI techniques for real-world problems.
  • Foster innovation in healthcare, agriculture, remote sensing, autonomous systems, and smart manufacturing.
  • Build a research ecosystem promoting creativity, scientific thinking, and technical excellence.
  • Encourage collaboration with academia, industry, and government for translational research.

“Transforming Data into Intelligence, Intelligence into Impact.”

Research Philosophy

Data Should Not Just Be Analyzed — It Should Create Impact

At IMPACT Lab, we believe that intelligent computational technologies should not merely analyze data but create meaningful impact. By integrating imaging, modelling, perception, analytics, and advanced computational techniques, we aim to build trustworthy, explainable, and scalable AI systems that address complex real-world challenges and contribute to scientific advancement and societal well-being.

Publications

High-impact journals & conferences

Innovation

Patents & technology transfer

Training

Skilled researchers & innovators

Collaboration

Academia, industry & government

Lab Leadership

Principal Investigator

Dr. Rishav Singh, Principal Investigator, IMPACT Lab
Principal Investigator

Dr. Rishav Singh

Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Patna

Dr. Rishav Singh is an Assistant Professor (Grade-I) in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Patna, which he joined in 2024. His research spans computer vision, machine learning, data science and biomedical image analysis — including widely cited work on few-shot learning for medical image classification. Before IIT Patna, he was an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Technology Delhi (2019–2024) and at Bennett University, Greater Noida (2017–2019). He leads IMPACT Lab, applying intelligent computational techniques to real-world problems across healthcare, remote sensing and intelligent sensing.

Impact So Far

Key Outcomes

Publications

High-impact publications in reputed journals and international conferences.

Real-World AI

Innovative AI technologies solving societal and industrial problems.

Patents & Software

Patents, software, and technology transfer promoting commercialization.

Skilled Researchers

Highly skilled researchers trained in advanced computational technologies.

Inside the Lab

Life at IMPACT Lab