Arun Kumar Choudhury is an Indian academic associated with the establishment of formal computer science education in India. He is recognised as the founder head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Calcutta.
Key facts
| Name | Arun Kumar Choudhury |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Field | Computer Science and Engineering |
| Known for | Founder Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Calcutta |
| Institution | University of Calcutta |
Background
Choudhury's academic work is associated with the University of Calcutta, one of India's oldest modern universities, established in 1857 in Kolkata, West Bengal. The university has historically played a significant role in scientific and technical education in eastern India.
Academic role
Choudhury is identified as the founding head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Calcutta. In that capacity, he was associated with the early institutional development of computer science teaching and research at the university.
Significance
The establishment of dedicated departments of computer science and engineering at major Indian universities was an important step in the development of higher education in computing in India. Founder heads of such departments typically shape the initial curriculum, faculty recruitment, and research direction of the unit.
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References
- Wikidata entity: Q111516500