Dr. Srijan Bhattacharya | Engineering | Outstanding Contribution Award

RCC Institute of Information Technology, India

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🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Dr. Srijan Bhattacharya began his academic journey with a B.E. in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering from Gandhi Institute of Engineering & Technology, Orissa (2003). He advanced his specialization with an M.Tech in Electrical Engineering (Mechatronics) from NITTTR, Kolkata (2008), where he earned a Gold Medal. He later completed his Ph.D. in Engineering from IIEST Shibpur in 2017, with a research focus on IPMC-based soft actuators.

🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Dr. Bhattacharya has over two decades of academic experience, currently serving as an Assistant Professor (Selection Grade, Level 12) at the RCC Institute of Information Technology, Kolkata. His career spans roles at institutions like Haldia Institute of Technology and Dumkal Polytechnic. He also contributed as a Research Scholar at IIEST Shibpur. At RCCIIT, he has taught across multiple engineering departments, guiding both undergraduate and doctoral students.

📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS IN ENGINEERING

His research lies at the intersection of mechatronics, robotics, smart actuators, and instrumentation, with a distinct emphasis on Ionic Polymer Metal Composites (IPMC). His contributions include:

• Development of smart grippers, E-tongue systems, step climbing robots, and air quality detection robots

• Innovations in sensor integration, actuator optimization, and IPMC-based mechanisms

• Exploration of machine learning applications in sensor technologies.

🏅 ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

• Gold Medalist in M.Tech from WBUT (2008)

• 🎖️ Senior Member, IEEE (2020)

• 🏅 Recognition of Excellence in Teaching-Learning (2022)

• 🌟 Special Appreciation for “Connect-to-School” initiative (2023)

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Dr. Bhattacharya’s interdisciplinary innovations in soft robotics and actuator systems have:

• Enhanced robotic manipulation for biomedical and industrial automation

• Supported curriculum enrichment and AI capacity building in schools

• Fostered technical leadership through roles in IEEE, TRS, IE(I), and ISOI

• Influenced robotics outreach as an elected member of The Robotics Society’s Governing Council

🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Dr. Bhattacharya’s legacy is rooted in:

• Fostering innovation in soft robotics

• Mentoring future technologists through research supervision, including PhD scholars

• Creating IPMC-based bioinspired systems for smart sensing and gripping

• Expanding India’s knowledge base in mechatronics and intelligent systems

• Spearheading AI and sensor-based research for educational transformation

He is poised to further influence robot-assisted sensing, bio-compatible devices, and STEM outreach programs.

 ✅CONCLUSION

Dr. Srijan Bhattacharya exemplifies the fusion of academic rigor and applied engineering innovation. With deep roots in IPMC actuator research, he has built a robust foundation for future technologies in robotics, sensor systems, and intelligent automation. His continuous involvement in national-level capacity building and student mentoring underlines his commitment to excellence, education, and engineering advancement.

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