Researcher Profile

Mridul Gupta

Ph.D. Researcher @ IIT Delhi. Making Graph Machine Learning Efficient.

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Currently: Looking for Postdoc Positions in Fall 2026

Last updated: Mar 2026 • New Delhi

About Me

My research sits at the intersection of Graph-Based Deep Learning and Resource-Constrained Machine Learning. My research has been recognized at Machine Learning venues such as ICLR and KDD. I am particularly interested in making graph ML practical for real-world and scientific applications, with a focus on scalable methods such as graph condensation that compress large datasets without compromising performance.

Currently advised by Dr. Sayan Ranu and Dr. Hariprasad Kodamana at the Yardi School of Artificial Intelligence, IIT Delhi, my doctoral work explores efficient graph representation and distillation frameworks. My recent work, Bonsai, introduces a model-agnostic, linear-time approach to graph distillation, achieving strong performance across multiple benchmarks while significantly improving computational efficiency.

I am broadly interested in understanding the principles behind scalable and deployable graph learning systems, particularly in scientific domains, and aim to contribute to deployable, accurate, and efficient graph learning frameworks for scientific applications, designed to be accessible and researcher-friendly.

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Award

Recognized as a Gold Reviewer at ICML2026

Distinguished as a top-tier reviewer for delivering high-quality reviews.

May 2026
Publication

New paper at ICML 2026!

"Position: Graph Condensation Needs a Reset—Move Beyond Full-dataset Training and Model-Dependence" has been accepted for a spotlight poster presentation (<5% papers accepted for spotlight).

May 2026
Award

Best Poster Award at Learning on Graphs Meetup New Delhi

Awarded the Best Poster for presenting Bonsai at LoG Meet New Delhi. Click here and here to see some pictures of the event.

Mar 2026
Engagement

Invited Talk at Hasso Plattner Institut • Universität Potsdam

Shared insights on 'Scalable GNNs' with Prof. Gerard de Melo's research group as part of DAAD PostDoc AI Networking Event.

Oct 2025
Publication

New paper at ICLR 2025!

"Bonsai: Gradient-free Graph Distillation for Node Classification" has been accepted for a poster presentation.

Jan 2025
Award

Vijaylakshmi and TKA Iyer Fellowship

Honored to receive the Vijaylakshmi and TKA Iyer Fellowship for doctoral research excellence in AI.

Apr 2024