Siddhant Dutta

Researcher in Quantum Computing and AI

About Me

Hi, I’m Siddhant Dutta, an aspiring researcher focusing on Quantum Computing, Quantum Many-Body Physics, Tensor Networks, Federated Learning, and lots of AI and QML. I am a Charpak Scholar and have worked on a range of multidisciplinary projects with institutions like Purdue, Stanford AIM Lab, SDU, TalTech and NYU-AD, often bridging theoretical concepts and real-world applications. I enjoy working with people from all around the world and am always looking for new collaboration opportunities to broaden my horizons. Below is a non-exhaustive list of my current research interests. Feel free to reach out via your favorite platform :)

Research Interests:

  • Elliptic Curve Theory & Privacy-enhancing Cryptography in Federated Learning
  • Quantum machine learning (QML) & Quantum Many-Body Problems
  • Trainability and expressive capacity of QML models, barren plateaus, warm starting.
  • Trustworthy AI for Sustainable Scalable Urban Mobility
  • Generative learning with QML & Tensor Networks
  • Representational Learning in Transformer-Based Architectures (LLMs)
  • Uncertanity Quantification and Bayesian Statistics for Practical AI
  • Practical Simulations of QC with Magic-State Distilation & Stabilizer Codes
  • Geometric machine learning; representation theory, category theory
  • High Energy Physics (HEP) applications of Quantum Computing

Research Collaborations

IRD & UMR Espace-Dev

Multimodal LLMs | Fact-Checking Research

Dec 2024 - Present

  • Awarded the France Excellence Charpak Summer Training Scholarship (previously Charpak Lab).
  • Collaborating with the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development to combat climate misinformation leveraging multimodal fact-checking through sustainable LLM techniques, under the guidance of Prof. Amira Mouakher and Prof. Laure Berti.

Purdue University

Quantum Computing | Privacy-Enhanced Machine Learning Research

Aug 2024 - Present

  • Investigating Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) and its integration into privacy-preserving Machine Learning paradigms, including Mixture of Experts and Multimodal Federated Learning.
  • Collaborating with Prof. David Esteban Bernal Neira (Purdue and Carnegie Mellon University) to create a pioneering proof-of-concept combining Quantum Computing and Machine Learning.
  • Research submitted to ICLR and AIChE addresses key challenges in privacy enhancement with minimal performance trade-offs, emphasizing scalability and cross-domain applicability.

Capgemini

Elliptic Curve Functions (14H52) | Quantum Error Propagation (81Rxx)

Jul 2024 - Present

  • Exploring intersections of algebraic geometry and cryptography through elliptic curve rational points and their implications for post-quantum cryptographic systems.
  • Investigating quantum machine learning error dynamics, including periodic and diminishing convergence in poisoned datasets, to improve robustness against adversarial attacks.
  • Research supervised by Eldar (CTO of Capgemini Data Insights) and Prof. Bill Buchanan OBE FRSE (Edinburgh Napier University), advancing the theoretical foundation of quantum error propagation and cryptographic resilience.

Stanford Anesthesia Informatics and Media Lab (Stanford AIM Lab)

Clinical Informatics | Generative AI

July 2024

  • Developed a Clinical Large Language Model (CLLM) tailored for real-world Electronic Health Record (EHR) analysis and generative healthcare applications.
  • Integrated the CLLM into Stanford AIM Lab’s cloud-based tutorial designed for high school and undergraduate students to learn clinical generative AI, Python programming, and EHR data analysis.
  • Collaborated with Dr. Alex J. Goodell, MD, MS, to generate synthetic patient datasets, incorporating AI-driven clinical decision support and data ethics into an interactive Jupyter Notebook tutorial.

New York University Abu Dhabi (NYU-AD)

Quantum Machine Learning Research

Jun 2024 - Present

  • Conducting research in Quantum Architecture Search and Reinforcement Learning under Prof. Muhammad Shafique and Post-Doc Nouhaila Innan.
  • Developed Adaptive Quantum Physics-Informed Neural Networks (AQ-PINNs) for low-carbon climate modeling, presented at NeurIPS Workshop 2024, demonstrating quantum-enhanced energy efficiency optimization.
  • Designed Quantum Adaptive Deep Q-Networks (QADQN) for high-frequency financial market predictions, presented at IEEE QCE 2024, advancing quantum algorithms in economic modeling.

IBM Quantum & MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab

Qiskit Advocate | Graph & Interpretable Quantum AI Research

Oct 2023 & Aug 2024 - Present

  • Advanced quantum computational approaches in drug discovery through Quantum Graph Attention Neural Networks (QGANNs) and Quantum Vision Transformers (QViT) for image super-resolution, with applications in pharmaceutical innovation and healthcare diagnostics, targeting ICCV 2025.
  • Collaborating with Dr. Khadijeh Sona Najafi on quantum many-body systems and Tensor Network optimizations.
  • Contributed extensively to the Qiskit open-source library and delivered a seminar on Quantum Generative Adversarial Networks (Quantum GANs) to a global audience of researchers.

University of Southern Denmark & TalTech

Machine Learning Research Intern | Trustworthy & Responsible AI Research

May 2023 - Present

  • Conducting applied research in urban mobility optimization via LLM4SUM (Large Language Models for Smart and Sustainable Urban Mobility), focusing on reinforcement learning for adaptive traffic signal control.
  • Developed a robust drowsiness detection framework for mobility systems using Balancing Augmentation Generative Adversarial Networks (BAGAN) with real-time drift detection.
  • Co-authored a thesis on conformal prediction for recommendation systems, earning the Best Paper Award at WI-IAT Conference 2024.

IGDTUW & Danube Private University

Computational Biology Research Intern

May 2023 - Oct 2024

  • Led an interdisciplinary study on explainable AI (XAI) in healthcare, focusing on the multi-label classification of PCOSGen datasets.
  • Collaborated with Dr. Palak Handa and Prof. Nidhi Goel to benchmark deep learning models for ultrasound image analysis and structured data classification.
  • Contributed to the Auto-PCOS Classification Challenge, highlighting the potential of automated diagnostic pipelines in advancing precision medicine.

Professional Experience

CRIS - Ministry of Railways, Government of India

Machine Learning Intern

Oct 2024 - Present

Interning at the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), where I am currently contributing to the development of Speech-to-Speech Translation Systems within Edge Computing paradigms and multi-modal AI software architectures. I applied advanced algorithms to address customer concerns across India’s railway network, enhancing user experience and optimizing issue resolution efficiency. My work focused on leveraging real-time processing at the edge, improving the responsiveness of the system, and integrating multi-modal inputs such as speech & text for a seamless user interface.

Gaiahub - Project Liepaja

External SDE Advisor

Aug 2024 - Present

Collaborating with the Latvian Government to implement a real-time emissions monitoring platform for Liepaja city, focusing on vehicle-specific emissions and air quality tracking. Contributing to developing a public dashboard and city officials’ tools for data-driven urban planning. Ensuring privacy compliance with GDPR while leveraging advanced sensors and HBEFA 4.2 methodology for precise environmental insights.

Infiheal

Summer Machine Learning Intern

Jun 2023 - Sept 2023

Enhanced mental health support systems by integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into an AWS-powered chatbot, increasing user engagement by 25%. Implemented scalable solutions using AWS Cloud services, Docker, and Kubernetes, ensuring efficient application management and reliability. This work underscores the role of AI in improving accessibility and personalization in digital health interventions.

Chegg India

Computer Science Subject Matter Expert

Nov 2022 - Apr 2024

Provided expert-level guidance on diverse computer science topics, resolving over 225 user queries with a 98% satisfaction rate. Topics ranged from algorithm design and data structures to advanced systems programming and machine learning concepts. This role involved translating complex technical problems into clear, actionable solutions, demonstrating both depth of knowledge and effective communication skills.

Education

University of Mumbai - SVKM's Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering & Honors in Intelligent Computing

2021 - present

  • The curriculum covers courses such as Machine Learning, Blockchain Technologies, and Digital Signal Processing, which focus on probabilistic modeling, decentralized architectures, and frequency-domain analysis, respectively.
  • Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Infrastructure courses delve into neural network optimization, distributed data systems (e.g., Apache services and Hadoop), and the scalability of machine learning pipelines. Additionally, Nature-inspired Computing explores metaheuristic algorithms like genetic algorithms and particle swarm optimization for solving NP-hard problems.
  • To strengthen algorithmic and database principles, I have completed courses in Advanced Database Management Systems (focusing on concurrency control and distributed query optimization), Analysis of Algorithms, and Data Structures & Algorithms (covering algorithmic complexity, amortized analysis, and advanced data organization strategies).
  • I also studied Applied Physics, Applied Chemistry, and Engineering Mathematics (I-IV), which include advanced topics like quantum mechanics, quantum computing, material science, calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and numerical methods for scientific computational problems.

University of Latvia (Latvijas Universitāte)

Elements of Quantum Computing & Programming

2023 - 2024

  • Participated in an advanced course based on DatZ7109, “Elements of Quantum Computing and Programming”, conducted in collaboration with the Faculty of Computing, University of Latvia. The course covered foundational quantum computational principles, including superposition, entanglement, and both Clifford and non-Clifford gates.
  • Gained hands-on experience with quantum programming paradigms using frameworks like Qiskit and Pennylane, and explored the development of quantum circuits for custom state preparation, along with error correction techniques.
  • The curriculum delved into various quantum algorithms, including quantum algorithm curation, quantum communication protocols, and the potential of quantum systems to address computationally intractable problems.

Achievements

  • International Winner, Quantum Formalism - Quantum Federated Summer Hackathon 2024
    Organized by the prestigious Zaiku Group, emerged as the international winner of this month-long hackathon by developing innovative solutions in quantum computing, earning a grand prize of $2000 USD.
  • IEEE Quantum Week 2024/Classiq MEGA Challenge
    Received a Top 5 Special Acknowledgement for replicating the work Symmetry Enhanced Variational Quantum Spin Eigensolver by Lyu et al.
  • All India Rank 4, Amazon ML Challenge 2024
    Secured the 4th position among 75,000+ participants in Amazon’s 5-day Machine Learning Challenge, showcasing advanced skills in ML problem-solving and algorithm design.
  • All India Rank 253, GATE 2024 (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence)
    Achieved a national rank of 253 among 500,000+ aspirants in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) under the specialized DA category, reflecting deep expertise in AI and Data Science.
  • National Winner, Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2023
    Won India’s premier 36-hour SIH competition by presenting impactful, innovative solutions to real-world challenges. Awarded a prize of ₹100,000 INR for outstanding problem-solving and technical proficiency.
  • International Winner, QWorld-QIntern Research 2023
    Earned the Best Paper and Presentation Award during QWorld-QIntern 2023 for exceptional research contributions and a stellar presentation in quantum computing.
  • National Winner, Bajaj Finserv HackRx 4.0 2023
    Crowned national champion in the 24-hour HackRx 2023 competition, showcasing technological creativity and execution, earning a ₹100,000 INR prize.
  • 1st Runner-Up, Lines Of Code (LOC) - ACM LOC 5.0 2023
    Secured the runner-up position in ACM’s prestigious 24-hour Lines of Code 5.0 competition, demonstrating exceptional coding skills and innovation, and awarded ₹30,000 INR.
  • Top 80 Unstoppable E-School Leaders in India by Unstop (2024)
    Recognized as one of India’s top 80 emerging leaders by Unstop for excellence in leadership, innovation, and contribution to tech-driven education initiatives.

Articles/Teaching

  • Delivered a comprehensive tutorial on Quantum Generative Adversarial Networks (QGANs) using Qiskit at the IBM Quantum and Wits: Quantum Computing Talks hybrid event. This session focused on the implementation of QGANs, utilizing both PyTorch and Qiskit to demonstrate the power of hybrid quantum-classical algorithms for generative modeling. The seminar covered the entire process, from data preparation and model training to evaluation, and was attended by 82 participants, both online and in-person.
    Link to the seminar
  • Curated and led beginner-to-advanced lab sessions to teach Machine Learning and Deep Learning, covering topics such as transformers and their applications. These labs were designed to provide a structured learning path, progressing from basic concepts to advanced techniques, enabling participants to build and implement deep learning models effectively.
  • Leading innovative research at the SDU Quantum Hub of Quantum Computing in AI, focusing on advancing Quantum Machine Learning. This research initiative aims to bridge the gap between quantum computing and artificial intelligence, with ongoing projects investigating the integration of quantum algorithms with classical machine learning frameworks.
  • Conducted a 3-month bootcamp on Data Structures and Algorithms, with a focus on graph algorithms, linked lists, pointers, and dynamic memory allocation. Participants gained hands-on experience in tackling algorithmic challenges, and the bootcamp provided deep insights into graph traversal, shortest path algorithms, and memory management techniques. These concepts are foundational for solving complex computational problems.
  • Organized and led a two-day Machine Learning workshop at Synapse, where participants engaged with topics including Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) and regression models. The first day focused on Python programming, followed by EDA exercises and a hands-on regression project, where students applied their skills to solve real-world problems. The second day of the workshop introduced Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Computer Vision (CV), with practical project-based applications.
  • Presented at the DJS Tech Expo 2024, where my project on quantum machine learning was awarded first prize. The expo featured groundbreaking technological innovations, and I showcased the potential of quantum computing in transforming AI and machine learning industries.
  • Multi-label Audio Classification: Insights from Freesound Audio Tagging 2019 Competition
    In this technical post, we explored the field of multi-label audio classification through insights drawn from the Freesound Audio Tagging 2019 competition. The analysis included dataset exploration, evaluation metrics, exploratory data analysis (EDA), data preprocessing, feature engineering, model selection, training, error analysis, and the interpretation of results. The post also discussed deployment considerations and highlighted potential directions for future research.
    Read the blog here
  • Mercari Price Suggestion Challenge: A Regression Case Study
    This case study examines the Mercari Price Suggestion Challenge, a Kaggle competition designed to develop an algorithm for suggesting optimal product prices for sellers on the Mercari marketplace. The dataset includes various features such as item condition, brand, category, shipping status, and item description. This task was framed as a regression problem, with evaluation based on the Root Mean Squared Logarithmic Error (RMSLE) metric.
    Read the blog here

Publications in Journals

  • Dutta, S., Freitas, ILD, Neira, DEB, Xavier, PM, Farias, CM Federated Learning in Chemical Engineering. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research (2024).
  • Innan, N., Sawaika, A., Dhor, A., Dutta, S., Thota, S., Gokal, H., Patel, N. Financial Fraud Detection Using Quantum Graph Neural Networks. Springer Nature Quantum Machine Intelligence 6(1), 7 (2024).

Publications in Conferences

  • Zammali, S., Dutta, S., Yahia, SB. Enhancing the Conformal Predictability of Context-Aware Recommendation Systems. IEEE/WIC International Conference on Web Intelligence and Intelligent Agent Technology (WI-IAT 2024).
  • Dutta, S., Innan, N., Marchisio, A., Yahia, SB., Shafique, M. QADQN: Quantum Attention Deep Q-Network for Financial Market Prediction. 2024 IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE).
  • Dutta, S., Bhanushali, M., Bhan, S., Varma, L., Kanani, P., & Narvekar, M. QUESC: Environmental Sound Classification Using Quantum Networks. Procedia Computer Science (2023).

Presentations

  • (Oral) Quantum Federated Learning-Based Collaborative Manufacturing. at AIChE Annual Meeting Presentation (2024).
  • (Poster) Federated Learning with Quantum Computing and Fully Homomorphic Encryption. at NeurIPS Workshop (2024): ML with New Compute Paradigms (MLNCP).
  • (Poster) AQ-PINNs: Attention-Enhanced Quantum Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Climate Modeling. at NeurIPS Workshop (2024): Tackling Climate Change with Machine Learning

Publications in Workshops

  • Dutta, S., Karanth, PP., Freitas, ILD., Xavier, PM, Innan, N., Yahia, SB, Shafique, M., & Neira, DEB. Federated Learning with Quantum Computing and Fully Homomorphic Encryption. NeurIPS Workshop (2024).
  • Dutta, S., Innan, N., Yahia, S. B., Shafique, M. AQ-PINNs: Attention-Enhanced Quantum Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Climate Modeling. NeurIPS Workshop (2024).

Acknowledgements

  • Code/Framework Acknowledgement for the Explainable Evaluation Framework for Facial Expression Recognition in Web-Based Learning Environments, published in the Q1 journal International Journal of Machine Learning and Cybernetics.
  • Acknowledged for contributions to the Qiskit Library and Quantum GAN research in Quantum Computing seminars.

Preprints/Under review

  • Handa, P., Saini, A., Dutta, S., Choudhary, N., Mahbod, A., Schwarzhans, F., Woitek, R., Goel, N. PCOSClassify: An Ultrasound Imaging Dataset and Benchmark for Machine Learning Classification of PCOS.
  • Sultanow, E., Selimllari, F., Dutta, S., Reese, BD., Tehrani, M., Buchanan, WJ. Quantum Error Propagation.
  • Sultanow, E., Jeschke, A., Dutta, S., Darwish Tfiha, A., Tehrani, M., Buchanan, WJ. On families of elliptic curves ( E_{p,q} : y^2 = x^3 - pqx ) that intersect the same line ( L_{a,b} : y = \frac{a}{b} x ).
  • Dutta, S., Innan, N., Ben Yahia, S., Shafique, M., & Bernal Neira, D. E. MQFL-FHE: Multimodal Quantum Federated Learning Framework with Fully Homomorphic Encryption. Under Review at ICLR 2025