He is a graduate of the IIT and of the University of Sheffield. His research interests include modelling and prediction of complex processes, linear and nonlinear time-series analysis, signal processing and predictive control. He has a particular interest in the applications of orthogonal control. Dr Kanjilal has previously worked as a research fellow at Oxford University, CSIR and Tata Steel in India. He has published over 25 refereed papers in journals and international conferences.