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| name = Dr Pragya Shukla<br />
| image = Pragya_Shukla.jpg<br />
| caption = Dr Pragya Shukla<br />
| birth_place = West Medinipur, West Bengal, India - 721302<br />
| nationality = Indian<br />
| occupation = Professor<br />
| institution = Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur<br />
| field = Condensed Matter Physics<br />
| education = Ph.D<br />
| awards = Senior Associateship in ICTP, Trieste, Italy; Simon Foundation Fellowship, USA; Senior Associateship in ICTP, Trieste, Italy<br />
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'''Dr Pragya Shukla''' is an Indian professoresearcher specialising in '''Condensed Matter Physics, particularly in Quantum information Theory, neural networks, Quantum Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Statistical Studies Of Complex Systems, Random Matrix Theory And Quantum Chaos, Theoretical Physics.'''. She serves at '''Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Paschim Medinipur'''. She has shaped the contours of her discipline through rigorous scholarship, mentorship, and sustained<br />
academic engagement.<br />
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== Early Life and Education ==<br />
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Dr Pragya Shukla cultivated a deep passion for academic and scientific inquiry from an early age, an intellectual inclination that would ultimately define her distinguished career. She engaged with higher education with great seriousness of purpose, acquiring advanced qualifications that would serve as the bedrock of her scholarly endeavours. She holds a '''Ph.D'''. The academic training she received during these years endowed her with both the theoretical depth and methodological rigour that<br />
characterise her scholarship.<br />
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== Academic Career ==<br />
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She held the position of '''Professor''' in the Department of Physics at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Paschim Medinipur (1998–present).<br />
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Throughout her career, she has been recognised as a dedicated mentor, guiding numerous postgraduate and doctoral students. Her contributions extend beyond research to include curriculum development, academic administration, and institution building.<br />
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== Research Contributions ==<br />
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The defining thread of her research is a sustained focus on '''Quantum information Theory''' within the broader framework of '''Condensed Matter Physics''', a combination that has yielded influential contributions to the academic literature. His curiosity has led her to venture into adjacent areas, including '''neural networks''', '''Quantum Physics''', '''Condensed Matter Physics''', '''Statistical Studies Of Complex Systems''', '''Random Matrix Theory And Quantum Chaos''', '''Theoretical<br />
Physics.''', enriching her research portfolio and fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue.<br />
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A hallmark of her research philosophy is the conviction that academic knowledge must serve society. To this end, she has cultivated partnerships with governmental agencies, research councils, and industry partners, ensuring that her work addresses problems of genuine societal importance.<br />
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== Publications ==<br />
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Dr Pragya Shukla has published approximately '''18 research works''' spanning journal articles, conference proceedings, and scholarly contributions. The cumulative citation count for her publications stands at over '''1069''', a testament to the relevance and reach of her scholarly contributions. She maintains an '''h-index of 19''', an indicator of both the productivity and citation impact of her published work.<br />
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Details of her complete publication record can be accessed at [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/1481 Dr Pragya Shukla – Vidwan].<br />
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== Awards and Honours ==<br />
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In recognition of her exceptional scholarly output and institutional contributions, Dr Pragya Shukla has received the following honours:<br />
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- The '''Senior Associateship in ICTP, Trieste, Italy''' conferred by International center for theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy (a UNESCO body<br />
- The '''Simon Foundation Fellowship, USA''' awarded by Simon Foundation, USA<br />
- The '''Senior Associateship in ICTP, Trieste, Italy''' presented by ICTP, Italy<br />
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== References ==<br />
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&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Dr Pragya Shukla – Vidwan Profile |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/1481 |publisher=INFLIBNET Centre |access-date=2024-01-01}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur – Faculty |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Dr+Pragya+Shukla+Indian+Institute+of+Technology+Kharagpur |publisher=Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur |access-date=2024-01-01}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
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'' [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/1481 Dr Pragya Shukla – Official Vidwan Profile]<br />
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