Dr. Rupchand Sutradhar | Mathematics | Young Scientist Award

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India

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EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Dr. Rupchand Sutradhar began his academic journey in West Bengal, completing a B.Sc. in Mathematics with a strong academic record. He went on to pursue an M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics, achieving high distinction and building a solid foundation in applied mathematical modeling.

Continuing his pursuit of academic excellence, he joined the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati for a Ph.D. in Mathematics. Under the guidance of a faculty advisor, his research focused on mathematical biology, particularly the dynamics of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.

PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Dr. Sutradhar’s transition into postdoctoral research and executive roles reflects his trajectory of growth:

• Project Executive Officer, IIT Kanpur (Feb 2025 – Apr 2025)

• Senior Project Executive Officer, IIT Kanpur (May 2025 – Present)

Teaching Experience:

He has contributed significantly as a Teaching Assistant for foundational undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as:

• Real Analysis

• Linear Algebra

• Complex Analysis

• Numerics of PDEs

Also mentored students under the Peer Assistance Learning (PAL) program and taught on Coursera for B.Sc. in Data Science & AI.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON MATHEMATICS

Dr. Sutradhar’s research stands out in the interdisciplinary space of Mathematical Biology, with emphasis on:

• HBV infection modeling

• Fractional calculus

• Wave propagation in infectious systems

• Virology-informed neural networks

• Capsid recycling and rcDNA dynamics

Technical Skills:
Proficient in Matlab, C, LaTeX, Mathematica, and computational modeling.

IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

His work bridges the domains of applied mathematics, virology, and computational science. By introducing new frameworks and numerical schemes, his models offer critical insights for therapeutic strategies against HBV, emphasizing capsid recycling and combination therapies.

As a reviewer for reputed journals such as:

• The European Physical Journal Plus

• Mathematical Biosciences

• Exploration of Digestive Diseases

He is shaping academic discourse in his field.

LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Dr. Sutradhar is actively working on:

• Triangular domain modeling to reflect liver morphology – a novel integration of biological structure into mathematical simulation.

• AI-integrated epidemiological models, pushing the boundaries of traditional modeling.

His efforts are poised to inform policy, public health models, and pharmaceutical strategies for chronic infectious diseases.

 CONCLUSION

Dr. Rupchand Sutradhar’s journey epitomizes the synergy of theoretical rigor and practical relevance. With deep engagement in mathematical modeling, he contributes meaningfully to the global scientific discourse on virology and disease dynamics. His blend of academic excellence, technical proficiency, and emerging leadership in applied mathematics positions him as a rising force in interdisciplinary research.