Dr. Prabir Kumar Das is a Professor and Head in the Department of Basic Science and Humanities at the Institute of Engineering & Management (School of University of Engineering and Management), Kolkata, India. Dr. Das has more than 18 years of teaching experience and has shown exceptional and proven leadership qualities in his tenure as the departmental head. He obtained his Masters degree from Presidency College, Kolkata and Doctoral degree from University of Engineering and Management. He has several publications in peer reviewed journals. In addition he has served as reviewer and editor in journals. Dr. Das also has been instrumental in serving as Convenor and Chair of several International conferences.