Debasis Kundu, B.Stat, M.Stat, M.A., Ph.D., is a distinguished professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. He received his B-Stat and M-Stat from the Indian Statistical Institute, MA in Mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh, and Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University. Professor Kundu’s research interests include distribution theory, lifetime data analysis, censoring, statistical signal processing, and statistical computing. He has published over 300 research papers, supervised numerous Ph.D. and M.Tech students, and received several prestigious awards including the Distinguished Statistician Award from the Indian Society of Probability and Statistics.

Regarding his involvement in ISBIS 2024, there is no specific information available indicating his participation in this event. However, he is involved in various international conferences and editorial boards, showcasing his active engagement in the statistical community.