Data Structures for Engineers and Scientists Using Python
暫譯: 使用 Python 的工程師與科學家的資料結構

本書內容涵蓋了 Python 程式設計的基本原則，以及使用 Python 實作資料結構的過程，並透過詳細的範例進行說明。這是一本適合工程師、高級研究人員和科學家的學習工具。

Rakesh Nayak is a distinguished academician and author with a wealth of experience in the field of computer science and engineering. Currently serving as the Assistant Dean and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at O P Jindal University in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, Dr. Nayak has made significant contributions to the academic and administrative domains of technical education. With a strong educational foundation, Dr. Nayak obtained his Master's degree in Computer Applications from Indira Gandhi National Open University in 2007, followed by a M.Tech (CSE) from Acharya Nagarjuna University in 2010 and a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from Behrampur University in 2013. His academic journey has equipped him with a deep understanding of Computer Science and Engineering, paving the way for his impactful career in academia. Dr. Nayak's professional trajectory showcases his commitment to education and research. Prior to assuming his current role, he held the position of Professor in Computer Science and Engineering at Vaagdevi Engineering College, Warangal, and Sri Vasavi Engineering College, Tadepalligudem. Before his tenure in these institutions, he served as a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics for approximately eight years across various engineering and MCA colleges. His extensive experience in teaching and administrative roles spanning over 22 years reflects his dedication to nurturing the next generation of technical professionals. Throughout his career, Dr. Nayak has demonstrated a passion for guiding and mentoring students, having supervised the research work of 12 M.Tech students. His commitment to academic excellence is further evidenced by his numerous publications in international journals and conferences, where he has shared his insights and research findings with the global academic community. Beyond his academic pursuits, Dr. Nayak is also an accomplished author, having penned five books that contribute to the knowledge base of computer science and engineering. His multifaceted expertise in teaching, research, and administrative leadership underscores his significant impact on the technical education landscape.

Nishu Gupta is a Senior Member, IEEE. He is a Postdoctoral Fellow (ERCIM Alain Bensoussan Fellowship) at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Oulu, Finland. Earlier, he has worked in the Department of Electronic Systems, Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Gjøvik, Norway as a Research Fellow. He is also a visiting researcher at the University of Oviedo, Gijón, Spain under the research group on Systems for Multimedia and the Internet of Things (SMIOT). He is a Member, Zero Trust Architecture working group of MeitY-C-DAC-STQC project under 'e-Governance Standards and Guidelines', Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. Before his current fellowship program, he has served as an Assistant Professor in the Electronics and Communication Engineering department at College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India. Dr. Nishu Gupta received his Ph.D. degree in 2016 from the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, MNNIT Allahabad, Prayagraj, India which is an Institute of National Importance as declared by the Government of India. He is specialized in the field of Computer Communication and Networking. His major work is in the area of IoT based enhance safety applications in vehicular communication. He received his Master's degree (M.Tech.) from Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India (formerly Delhi College of Engineering) and Bachelor's degree (B.Tech.) from BBDNITM Lucknow, affiliated to U.P. Technical University, Lucknow, India. Dr. Nishu is the recipient of Best Paper Presentation Award at the 4th International Conference on Computer and Communication Systems held at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore in 2019. He has published 5 patents and more than 65 research articles in reputed SCI and Scopus Indexed Journals. Dr. Gupta has supervised numerous theses at Master level and projects at Bachelor level in his main line of work. He has authored and edited several books with international publishers. Dr. Nishu is on the Editorial board of various Internationally reputed Journals and Transactions. He serves as reviewer of various SCI indexed Journals and Transactions. He was awarded twice for Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing. Dr. Gupta has Chaired several International Conferences and played key role in successfully organizing various international events. He is in academic cum research collaboration with top academicians and researchers across the globe. He has served as Head of ECE department; Chief Coordinator of Institute Innovation Cell, under MHRD-IIC, Govt. of India at his previous organization, besides holding many other key positions in the academic, administration and research fields. He has served as Chief Coordinator of the Institute Innovation Cell, under MHRD-IIC, Govt. of India at his previous organization, besides holding many other key positions in the academic and research fields. His research interest includes Cognitive Radio Networks, Vehicular Communication, Driving Behaviour Analysis, Intelligent Transportation, Sensor Networks and Internet of Things, Internet of Vehicles, 5G/6G; Mobile Edge Computing, Network Management.

Rakesh Nayak 是一位傑出的學者和作者，在計算機科學和工程領域擁有豐富的經驗。目前，他擔任印度恰蒂斯加爾邦 O P Jindal 大學計算機科學與工程系的助理院長及系主任。Nayak 博士在技術教育的學術和行政領域做出了重要貢獻。Nayak 博士於 2007 年在印度甘地國家開放大學獲得計算機應用碩士學位，隨後於 2010 年在阿查里亞納加爾朱納大學獲得計算機科學碩士（M.Tech (CSE)）學位，並於 2013 年在貝哈蘭普爾大學獲得計算機科學博士學位。他的學術旅程使他對計算機科學和工程有了深刻的理解，為他在學術界的影響力職業生涯鋪平了道路。Nayak 博士的職業軌跡展示了他對教育和研究的承諾。在擔任目前職位之前，他曾在瓦格德維工程學院和斯里瓦薩維工程學院擔任計算機科學與工程教授。在這些機構任職之前，他在多所工程和 MCA 學院擔任數學高級講師，約有八年的經驗。他在教學和行政職位上擁有超過 22 年的豐富經驗，反映了他對培養下一代技術專業人才的奉獻精神。在他的職業生涯中，Nayak 博士展現了指導和輔導學生的熱情，曾指導 12 名 M.Tech 學生的研究工作。他對學術卓越的承諾進一步體現在他在國際期刊和會議上發表的多篇論文中，分享了他的見解和研究成果，與全球學術界交流。除了學術追求，Nayak 博士還是一位成功的作者，撰寫了五本書籍，為計算機科學和工程的知識體系做出了貢獻。他在教學、研究和行政領導方面的多元專業知識凸顯了他對技術教育領域的重要影響。

Nishu Gupta 是 IEEE 的高級會員。他是芬蘭奧盧 VTT 技術研究中心的博士後研究員（ERCIM Alain Bensoussan Fellowship）。早前，他在挪威科技大學（NTNU）電子系擔任研究員。他也是西班牙希洪奧維多大學多媒體和物聯網系統研究小組的訪問研究員。他是印度電子和信息技術部（MeitY）下的「電子治理標準和指導方針」項目中 Zero Trust Architecture 工作組的成員。在目前的博士後研究計劃之前，他曾在印度泰米爾納德邦 SRM 科技學院的電子與通信工程系擔任助理教授。Gupta 博士於 2016 年在印度普拉亞格拉傑的 MNNIT 阿拉哈巴德電子與通信工程系獲得博士學位，該學院被印度政府認定為國家重要機構。他專注於計算機通信和網絡領域，主要研究基於物聯網的車輛通信安全應用。他在印度德里技術大學（前德里工程學院）獲得碩士學位（M.Tech.），並在印度盧克諾的 BBDNITM 獲得學士學位（B.Tech.），該校隸屬於印度烏塔爾邦技術大學。Gupta 博士在 2019 年於新加坡南洋理工大學舉辦的第四屆國際計算機與通信系統會議上獲得最佳論文報告獎。他在知名的 SCI 和 Scopus 索引期刊上發表了 5 項專利和超過 65 篇研究文章。Gupta 博士在其主要工作領域指導了多篇碩士論文和多個學士項目。他與國際出版商合作撰寫和編輯了多本書籍。Nishu 博士是多本國際知名期刊和交易的編輯委員會成員，並擔任多本 SCI 索引期刊和交易的審稿人。他曾兩次獲得優秀審稿貢獻獎。Gupta 博士主持過多個國際會議，並在成功組織各種國際活動中發揮了關鍵作用。他與全球頂尖學者和研究人員進行學術及研究合作。他曾擔任電子與通信工程系主任；在其前任機構中擔任印度政府 MHRD-IIC 下的學院創新中心首席協調員，並在學術、行政和研究領域擔任多個其他重要職位。他的研究興趣包括認知無線網絡、車輛通信、駕駛行為分析、智能交通、傳感器網絡和物聯網、車輛互聯網、5G/6G、移動邊緣計算和網絡管理。