Kanika | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Kanika | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

National Institute of Technology, Agartala, India

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🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Ms. Kanika laid a strong foundation in science and mathematics through her formal education in Haryana. Her academic interests matured further during her undergraduate studies in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science at Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan. Recognizing her aptitude in mathematical sciences, she pursued a Master’s degree in Mathematics and Computing from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Agartala. These formative years were instrumental in shaping her analytical abilities and fueling her passion for solving real-world challenges through mathematical principles.

🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Kanika’s academic path is enriched by practical engagements in computing and research. She contributed to the development of an Admission Management System during her undergraduate years, streamlining administrative processes and enhancing digital access in higher education institutions. At NIT Agartala, her postgraduate thesis focused on portfolio optimization under uncertainty, guided by Prof. Debasish Bhattacharya, aligning theoretical research with financial applications.

📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS IN MATHEMATICS

Ms. Kanika’s research interests are deeply rooted in applied mathematics, with a focus on:

  • Optimization Techniques

  • Uncertainty Theory

  • Graph Theory

  • Numerical Analysis

  • Scientific Computing

  • Machine Learning Integration

Her postgraduate research proposed a novel uncertain mean semi-absolute deviation model for portfolio optimization problems. This work introduced a new approach to evaluating financial risk and return under uncertain environments, incorporating transaction costs and cardinality limitations—contributing significantly to computational finance and mathematical modeling in economics.

🏅 ACADEMIC CITATIONS, ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

  • Selected for national-level mathematics training programs including MTTS (IISER-Thiruvananthapuram)

  • Qualified prestigious entrance examinations like IIT JAM, BHU M.Sc. Entrance, and NCERT CEE

  • Recognized by Association of Mathematics Teachers of India (AMTI) through the NMTC

  • Invited for oral presentations on mathematics applications at institutional conclaves

  • Active participation in academic workshops such as:

    • Mathematics: Concepts, Motivation and Applications

    • Research Trends in Mathematics and Technology

    • DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Kanika’s work contributes to evidence-based decision-making in uncertain and data-intensive environments. Her models provide a deeper understanding of risk-return trade-offs, offering potential benefits for both individual investors and institutional finance sectors. With her multidisciplinary approach, she bridges mathematical modeling and machine learning, aiming to impact fields such as financial technology, predictive analytics, and strategic investment planning.

🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Kanika envisions her academic journey extending into impactful research that unifies mathematics with artificial intelligence, addressing real-world uncertainty problems in finance, healthcare, and public systems. She is committed to expanding her research into data-driven optimization, contributing to academic literature, mentoring students, and fostering mathematical thinking across disciplines.

 ✅CONCLUSION

Ms. Kanika represents a new era of mathematically-grounded, forward-thinking researchers. With her strong foundation, interdisciplinary orientation, and commitment to societal problem-solving, she is poised to make enduring contributions in academia, applied research, and scientific innovation.

🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:

Prediction of eco sustainability component using fuzzy Z numbers based ratio analysis and interval type 3 fuzzy logic system
Authors: A. Tarafdar, Kanika, A. Shaikh, P. Majumder, D. Pamucar, V. Simic, U.K. Bera
Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production
Year: 2024

Portfolio adjusting model using uncertainty theory: an application to real finance market
Authors: S. Chhatri, D. Bhattacharya, S. Priyadarshini, K. Kanika
Journal: 2023 IEEE Silchar Subsection Conference (SILCON)
Year: 2023

PRIYA RAO | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Ms. PRIYA RAO | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

NIT Rourkela, India

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🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Ms. Priya Rao’s academic foundation is rooted in mathematics, developed through rigorous undergraduate and postgraduate training. She completed her education from reputed Indian institutions, demonstrating a consistent focus on theoretical and applied aspects of mathematical sciences. This academic background laid a solid groundwork for her doctoral research at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela, where she delved into advanced modeling techniques in uncertain environments.

🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Priya Rao has amassed over five years of intensive research experience, specializing in fuzzy uncertainty modeling and vibration analysis of robotic manipulators. Her academic tenure at NIT Rourkela is complemented by her role as a reviewer for top-tier journals in applied mathematics. She has actively participated in numerous international conferences and workshops, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and academic growth.

📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS IN MATHEMATICS

Her core research revolves around:

  • Dynamic modeling and vibration analysis of flexible robotic manipulators under uncertain (fuzzy/interval) environments.

  • Investigating inverse vibration problems, and evaluating the impact of structural damage and material variability.

  • Modeling multi-degree-of-freedom systems using advanced mathematical and computational tools like Galerkin method, Higher-order Shear Deformation Theory, and Timoshenko beam theory.

  • Application of soft computing, numerical techniques, and non-linear ODE/PDE solvers for robotics systems.

🏅 ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

Her research has been published in prestigious journals such as Applied Mathematical Modelling, Journal of Vibration Engineering and Technologies, and book chapters with CRC Press and IOP Publishing. Key highlights include:

  • GATE Qualification (2020), awarded by the National Coordination Board, MHRD, Government of India.

  • Multiple international conference presentations across India and abroad (e.g., IIT Ropar, IIT Indore, University of Sharjah).

Her work has already started gaining citations from both academic and applied research communities due to its interdisciplinary nature and practical relevance.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Through a series of high-impact publications and collaborative research, Ms. Rao has contributed significantly to the advancement of computational mathematics in the domain of robotic system dynamics. Her work bridges the gap between theoretical mathematics and its application in real-world robotic systems, especially in areas of assistive robotics, flexible automation, and material-sensitive modeling.

🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Having submitted her dissertation in April 2025, Priya Rao is poised to take on postdoctoral or independent research roles in the fields of robotics mathematics, uncertainty quantification, and dynamic modeling. Future goals include:

  • Building computational frameworks for multi-link manipulators under complex boundary conditions.

  • Extending vibration and uncertainty models to bio-inspired robotics and nanomechanical systems.

  • Leading collaborative research in AI-integrated robotics, especially focusing on uncertain, variable, and soft structures.

 ✅CONCLUSION

Priya Rao is a rising scholar in applied mathematics, whose specialized expertise in uncertainty modeling and vibration analysis for flexible robotic systems has opened new pathways in both academic research and applied robotic design. Her work stands at the intersection of mathematics, engineering, and artificial intelligence, promising valuable contributions to science, technology, and innovation.

 🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:

Title: Vibration analysis of single-link flexible manipulator in an uncertain environment
Authors: P. Rao, D. Roy, S. Chakraverty
Journal: Journal of Vibration Engineering & Technologies
Year: 2024

Title: Vibration analysis of single-link robotic manipulator by polynomial based Galerkin method in uncertain environment
Authors: P. Rao, S. Chakraverty, D. Roy
Journal: Polynomial Paradigms: Trends and Applications in Science and Engineering
Year: 2022

Title: Dynamics of slender single-link flexible robotic manipulator based on Timoshenko beam theory
Authors: P. Rao, S. Chakraverty, D. Roy
Journal: Mathematical Methods in Dynamical Systems
Year: 2023

Title: Vibration analysis of non-homogenous single-link flexible manipulator in uncertain environment
Authors: P. Rao, D. Mohapatra, S. Chakraverty, D. Roy
Journal: Applied Mathematical Modelling
Year: 2025

Title: Oscillation characteristics of single-link flexible manipulator using design parameters in fuzzy domain
Authors: P. Rao, S. Chakraverty, D. Roy
Journal: Journal of Vibration Engineering & Technologies
Year: 2024