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{{Infobox person
|name = Dr. Amiya Kumar Pujari
|image = AmiyaPujari.jpg
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|birth_date = {{birth date|1948|06|19|df=y}}
|birth_place = [[Sambalpur]], [[Odisha]]
|death_date = {{death date and age|2003|03|04|1948|06|19|df=y}}
|death_place = [[Pattaya]], Thailand
|nationality = Indian
|alma_mater = [[Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore]], [[Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay]]
|known_for = Computer Science and IT education in India
|spouse = [[Nirupa Pujari]]
|partner =
|children = [[Ashis Kumar Pujari]]<br />[[Ashpruha Pujari]]
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'''Amiya Kumar Pujari''' (19 June 1948 – 4 March 2003) was an Indian computer scientist and information technology pioneer and leader.

==Early life==
Pujari was born into an Oriya Brahmin family in [[Sambalpur]], India. He took an interest in science, mathematics and engineering from very early on in his life. He derived inspiration from scientists, poets, writers and freedom fighters of India.

==Career==
Pujari was a leading information technology pioneer in the states of [[Kerala]] and [[Odisha]] where he made significant contributions in e-governance and other computer science research. He dedicated most of his life to spreading computer and technology education in Indian society and government.

List of positions held :

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| 1997–2003
| Chief Executive Officer, [[Odisha Computer Application Centre]], [[Bhubaneswar]]
|-
| 1990–1997
| Head of Department, [[University of Kerala]], [[Trivandrum]]
|-
| 1986–1990
| General Manager, Odisha Computer Application Centre, Bhubaneswar
|-
| 1977–1986
| Head of Computer Centre & Director, Dept. of Computer Science, [[University of Kerala]], Trivandrum
|-
| 1972–1977
| Technical Officer, [[Electronics Corporation of India]]
|}

==Accomplishments==

=== As Director Computer Centre, University of Kerala (August 1990 - 1997) ===
[[File:AmiyaPujari1.jpg|right|thumb|Dr. Pujari giving a talk]]
* Co-ordination of computer related activities in computer applications in all departments of the university including computerization of research projects, administrative applications and office automation,
* Chairman of Board of Studies in Computer Science in the [[University of Kerala]] for the period 1992-Jan 1995.
* Chairman/member of Doctoral Committee in Computer Science in the [[University of Kerala]],
* Member of the Board of studies in Electronics, [[University of Kerala]] - 1994,
* Member of the Board of studies in Computer Science, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore - 1993,
* Member of the Board of studies in Computer Applications, Institute of Management in Government, Government of Kerala, Trivandrum,
* Guest Faculty member in the Institute of Management in Kerala. Department of Future Studies and Academic Staff College in the [[University of Kerala]]. Organized and taught self-financed courses in the Computer Centre,
* Member/Chairman of Board of examiners for examinations in Computer Science, Future Studies and other engineering subjects in the [[University of Kerala]] and University of Calicut, University of Jodhpur and Utkal University,
* Served as PhD and MTech, theses examiner of the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi,
* Guided six PhD students (in Applied Science faculty and Engineering faculty) and two students for MSc (Eng) by research,
* Served as expert member in the inspection commission of the Kerala University for granting affiliation to new course in college,
* Served in expert committees for inspection of academic institutions in the country formed by the UGC and AICTE.

=== As General Manager, OCAC (August 1986 - July 1990) ===
* Led the technical activities OCAC, in all aspects of computerization, including consultancy, hardware installation, software development, training in many government departments and public sector undertakings in Odisha,
* Associated with several universities, educational institutions and academic centers including:
** Member of Board of Studies in Electronics and Computer Applications, Sambalpur University,
** Member of the advisory board for Computer Science in the College of Engineering and Technology, OUAT, Odisha
** Member of Committee for vocational courses (Computer Technology) SCERT, Odisha,
** Member of sectoral panel (Physical sciences) of the State Council on Science and Technology, Government of Odisha,
** Guest faculty member in the Odisha University of Agricultural and Technology, Gopabandhu Academy of Administration, Bhubaneswar,
** Computer Counsellor in the Indira Gandhi National Open University, Bhubaneswar Centre,
** External guide for two MTech theses submitted at IIT, Kharagpur.

=== As Head, Computer Centre and Director, Department of Computer Science, University of Kerala (March 1977 - July 1986) ===
* Responsible for the establishment and management of a new department of computer centre and undertook consultancy, system design and program development for the users belonging to the university, government departments and industries in Kerala,
* Taught computer related subjects in university departments,
* Guest faculty member in institutions including Institute of Management in Government, Institute of Engineers, LBS Centre, Computer Society of India etc.,
* Organised a new teaching department of Computer Science and taught the PGDCA students (as Director of the Computer Science Department (1985–86)).

=== As Technical Officer in Computer Division of ECIL (March 1972 - March 1977) ===
* Design and development of the first indigenously developed 3rd generation computer TDC - 316 and 4th generation computer MICRO 78 in the country as a member of the design team for these computers,
* Real time software development of a micro computer based data logger,
* In-charge of a dual real time computer system integration and testing for the Fast Breeder Test Reactor project of BARC, Bombay,
* In-house customer training on computer applications,
* Feasibility studies and project implementation of computer based projects for many user organisations.

==Other positions held==
* Item writer as well as an expert member to select items for inclusion in the Question Bank in Computer Science, of the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi,
* Roster of specialists in the EXPERTBASE project of the Technology Information forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) of the Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi,
* Proctor of the DoE-ACC accreditation scheme of the Department of Electronics, Government of India,
* Member of Advisory Committee for the software training and Development Centre of ER&DC, Thiruvananthapuram,
* Member of the expert committee for computer training, Shramik Vidyapeeth, Thiruvananthapuram,
* External expert for job and promotions interviews at organisations including VSSC, IHRD, Directorate of Tech. Education, LBS Centre, [[University of Kerala]], University of Cochin, Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum etc.

==Honours==
* Dr. A. K. Pujari Award at CIT.

The Amiya K. Pujari Award is given for the best paper of the [http://www.citconference.org/IndexMain.html CIT] conference held each year. The Conference on Information Technology is an international conference and forum for research in the area of Information Technology.
* Dr. A. K. Pujari Scholarship for best student in Science at DAV College Titilagarh

==Education==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 1989
| PhD in Computer Science and Engg., [[Indian Institute of Technology]], [[Bombay]]
|-
! 1981
| MTech Courses in Computer Science and Engg., [[Indian Institute of Technology]], [[Bombay]]
|-
! 1971
| Bachelor or Engineering (First Class), [[Indian Institute of Science]], [[Bangalore]]
|-
! 1968
| BSc Physics (First, Hons. with distinction.), [[Ravenshaw College]], [[Cuttack]], [[Odisha]]
|-
! 1966
| 1st Yr. Degree (First), GM College, [[Sambalpur]], [[Odisha]]
|-
! 1965
| P.U. Science (First), GM College, [[Sambalpur]], [[Odisha]]
|-
! 1964
| H.S.C (First), [[Titlagarh]] High School, [[Odisha]]
|}

==Research and publications==
# Pujari A.K.:Successful computerization - A few guidelines and an appreciation; International Seminar on Computer Application in Industry and Management, University of Patras, Greece, 1979
# Pujari A.K., S.L. Mehndiratta:An evolutionary and adaptive database management system based on an integrated knowledge based data dictionary approach, 3rd joint BCS/ACM symposium, July 1984, University of Cambridge, U. K. (Presented in poster session)
# Pujari A.K., S.L. Mehndiratta:Architecture of an expert database management system, Proceeding of International Conference R I A O - 85, March 1985, Grenoble, France.
# Pujari A.K., S.L. Mehndiratta: A unified approach to database system specification and representation, Third International workshop on Software Specification and design, August 1985, U.K.
# Pujari A.K., S.L. Mehndiratta:Knowledge Engineering in the context of a large personnel database system, INFORMATICS - 85, International seminar, November 1985, Trivandrum.
# Pujari A.K., S.L. Mehndiratta:A unified approach to database system specification and design, Fourth International Workshop on software Specification and Design, April 1987, California, U.S.A., (Position paper selected for participation).
# Nayak M.R., Pujari A.K.:An expert Agricultural Planning And Decision System Proc. Of the Int. Conf. On Expert Systems for Development, March 1989, Kathmandu, Nepal.
# Pujari A.K., B. Murali Mohan, Dilip Kumar:A micro computer based general purpose data logger, Proceedings of the All India Seminar on Data Loggers and Signal Conditioners, February 1977, National Aeronautical Laboratory, Bangalore.
# Pujari A.K.:A report on the computer utilization in scientific field at the [[University of Kerala]]; Proceeding of seminar on Scientific Computer System, September 1977, [[Kurukshetra University]]
# Pujari A.K.:Computers and its applications, University Herald, July 1987, [[Kerala University]], Trivandrum.
# Pujari A.K.:Trends in computer applications, CSI, Trivandrum Chapter Convention, April 1979, Trivandrum.
# Pujari A.K.:Directions of Research in computer Technology, (Radio talk broadcast on 20.11.82 from AIR, Trivandrum); Published in the CSI - Newsletter, 1983, Trivandrum Chapter.
# Pujari A.K.:Data Semantics and conceptual schema in Database Management System, Proc. Of the annual convention of the Computer Society of India, CSI-84, March, 1984, Hyderabad.
# Pujari A.K.:Prospects of growth in Computer software Industry, National Seminar on Scope for Industrial Growth in Odisha, November 1986, Bhubaneswar.
# Pujari A.K.:The KDDEN Expert System Shell, Proc. Of the seminar on AI and Expert Systems, conducted by M/s M. N. Dastur & Co. Ltd., 15–18 November 1989, Calcutta.
# Pujari A.K.:Computer and Education - a stimulus paper and call for participation in [[COMED]] 91, CSI Communication, February 1991, Bombay.
# Pujari A.K.:Computer and Education - an Overview, National Seminar on Computer and Education ([[COMED]] 91), Computer Society of India, May 1991, Trivandrum.
# Pujari A.K.:An introduction to Multimedia Technology, National Seminar on Multimedia '93. April 1993, Trivandrum.
# Pujari A.K., MIS Education - IT Perspective, Fifth Annual Management Education Convention, August 1993, Trivandrum.
# Pujari A.K., Ajith Kumar N.K. - Object Oriented LAN Design, National Conf. In software Engg. SOFTEN - December 93, [[IEEE]] Kerala Section, Trivandrum.
# N. K. Ajith Kumar, A.K. Pujari - Design Issues in communication Gateways, National Conference on Computer and Communication, May 1994, IETE Kerala Section, Trivandrum.
# V.N. Neelakandan, A.K. Pujari - A knowledge based Flood Control Information System, National Symposium on Geographic Information System, Jointly organized by the University of Madras and University of Waterloo, February 1995, Madras.
# Pujari A.K., Trends in Intelligent Information Systems, Seminar on Computer Aided Management, Society of R&D Managers, June 1995, Trivandrum.
# Pujari A.K., Tripathy P. K.:Oriya Design Guide, GiswaBharat@tdil {{ISSN|0972-6454}} (5), Department of Information Technology, Govt. of India.

==References==
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==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110725211618/http://csitvm.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=30 Computer Society of India]
* [http://www.oits.org/cit2003/rept03.pdf Dr. A. K. Pujari Symposium on IT and Education]

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