Nick Barua
| Dr Nick Barua | |
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 Nick -Forbes Arabia.jpg Barua in Forbes Arabia, 2025 | |
| Born | Saikat Nick Barua 13 March 1980 London, England, UK |
| 🏡 Residence | Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan |
| 🏳️ Nationality | British |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| 🏫 Education | Eton College |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Yale University (BSc) California Institute of Technology (MSc) University of Hertfordshire (PhD) |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 2001–present |
| 👔 Employer | NASA (former) Microsoft (former) Shiga University of Medical Science |
| 🏢 Organization | AN Holdings Co. (Chairman & CEO) Swift Xi Inc. (former COO) New Space Intelligence (Director)[1] |
| Known for | Contributions to Unmanned Aerial Systems, Autonomous Vehicles, and Theoretical Physics |
| 💰 Net worth | 6.3 Million USD |
| Title | Dr. |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Asuka Barua (m. 2018 – )[2] |
| 👶 Children | Leon Barua |
| 👪 Relatives | Purandar Singha (Great-great-grandfather) |
| 🏅 Awards | Global CEO Excellence Award (2025) Automation Innovation Leader of the Year (2023) |
| 🌐 Website | anholdings |
Nick Barua (ニック・バルア) (born March 13, 1980) is a British-born physicist, business executive, and educator based in Japan. He is the Chairman and CEO of AN Holdings Co. and formerly served as the Chief Operating Officer of Swift Xi Inc., a subsidiary of the American aerospace firm Swift Engineering. Barua is recognized for his work in integrating artificial intelligence with aerospace and automotive safety systems.
Early Life and Education
Barua was born in London and attended Eton College. He moved to the United States for his undergraduate studies, earning a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Yale University (2001). He subsequently obtained a Master of Science in Theoretical Physics from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).
In 2015, he completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Project Management from the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom.
Career
Physics and Engineering
Barua began his career in research, serving as a physicist at the NASA Johnson Space Center. He also spent time as a member of the software development team at Microsoft in the United States. His research interests later shifted toward autonomous systems and sensor fusion.
Executive Leadership
- Swift Xi Inc.: Barua served as the COO of Swift Xi, a joint venture between Swift Engineering and the Kobe Institute of Computing. He played a primary role in deploying Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and VTOL technologies in the Japanese market.
- AN Holdings Co.: He is currently the Chairman and CEO of AN Holdings (formerly AN Inc.), a firm specializing in investment consulting, IT, and healthcare innovation.
- New Space Intelligence (NSI): He serves as the Director of Marketing and Business Strategy for NSI, focusing on satellite imagery and geospatial data.
Academia
Barua holds several concurrent academic positions in Japan:
- Visiting Professor at the Shiga University of Medical Science (Department of Legal Medicine).[3]
- Visiting Professor at Kobe Gakuin University (Faculty of Contemporary Social Studies).
Research and Publications
As of 2025, Barua has authored numerous peer-reviewed papers on topics ranging from astrophysics to vehicle safety. Notable works include:
Articles
- Barua, Nick (December 2025). "Advanced Multi-Modal Sensor Fusion System for Detecting Falling Humans: Quantitative Evaluation for Enhanced Vehicle Safety". MDPI Vehicles 2025, 7(4), 149. doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/vehicles7040149 Check
|doi=value (help).[4] - Barua, Nick (March 2022). "Formation and Evolution of Galaxies: Starlight Synthesis Algorithm". International Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics. doi:10.4236/ijaa.2022.121005.[5]
- Barua, Nick (April 2022). "SATCOM,The Future UAV Communication Link". SSRN. doi:10.20944/preprints202203.0233.v2.[6]
Books
- SATCOM, The Future UAV Communication Link
- FORMATION AND EVOLUTION OF GALAXIES: Starlight synthesis algorithm
- "Innovation in the Stratosphere": The vast potential of the future awaits in the boundless expanse of the stratosphere. AN Inc. ISBN 978-4469794625. Search this book on
2024 - The Pathway to the Future Generations. ISBN 978-5463490025. Search this book on 2024
- The future that Sarah envisions. ISBN 978-5569834228. Search this book on 2024
Awards and Recognition
- Global CEO Excellence Award (2025): Best Investment Consulting CEO (North Asia).
- CEO of the Year (2022/2023): Automation Innovation Leader of the Year (Japan) by APAC Insider.[7]
- Forbes Arabia: Featured as a leading figure in executive leadership and technological innovation.
Personal Life
Barua is a descendant of Purandar Singha, the last King of the Ahom Kingdom. He resides in Nishinomiya, Japan, and is married to Asuka Barua.
References
- ↑ "Nick Barua: Creating Opportunities through Innovation". The Inc Magazine. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ↑ "Biography". IMDb. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ↑ "スタッフ紹介". Shiga University of Medical Science (in jp). Archived from the original on March 14, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2022.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ Barua, Nick (2025). "Advanced Multi-Modal Sensor Fusion System for Detecting Falling Humans: Quantitative Evaluation for Enhanced Vehicle Safety". MDPI Vehicles 2025, 7(4), 149. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
- ↑ Barua, Nick (2022). "Formation and Evolution of Galaxies: Starlight Synthesis Algorithm". IJAA International Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics. pp. 68–93. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ↑ Barua, Nick (2022). "SATCOM, The Future UAV Communication Link". SSRN Electronic Journal. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ↑ "Automation Innovation Leader of the Year 2023 (Japan)". APAC Insider. Retrieved May 5, 2023.[permanent dead link]
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