Data Structures for Engineers and Scientists Using Python

這段文字涵蓋了 Python 程式設計的基本原則，以及利用 Python 程式設計實現資料結構的過程，並輔以實作範例。它為工程師以及高階研究人員和科學家提供了一個學習工具。

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，在計算機科學與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 博士擁有堅實的教育背景，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與工程碩士學位，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與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，他曾在瓦爾甘的 Vaagdevi 工程學院和塔德帕利古德的 Sri Vasavi 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。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，與全球學術界分享他的見解和研究成果。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，為計算機科學與工程的知識基礎做出了貢獻。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 VTT 技術研究中心的博士後研究員（ERCIM Alain Bensoussan Fellowship），位於芬蘭奧盧。早前，他在挪威科技大學（NTNU）吉奧維克的電子系、資訊技術與電氣工程學院擔任研究員。他也是西班牙希洪的奧維多大學的訪問研究員，隸屬於多媒體與物聯網系統（SMIOT）研究小組。他是印度電子與資訊技術部（MeitY）下的 Zero Trust Architecture 工作小組成員，該小組屬於「電子治理標準與指導方針」的 MeitY-C-DAC-STQC 項目。在目前的博士後研究計畫之前，他曾在印度泰米爾納德邦 Kattankulathur 的 SRM 科學與技術研究所工程與通信工程系擔任助理教授。Nishu 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與網絡領域，主要研究物聯網基於增強安全應用的車輛通信。他在德里技術大學（前身為德里工程學院）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。Nishu 博士曾在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。