Prof. Anita Tomar | Mathematics | Lifetime achievement Award

Sridev Suman Uttarakhand University, India

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🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Prof. Anita Tomar, an eminent academician in the field of Mathematics, laid the foundation of her scholarly journey with an M.Sc. (Mathematics) in First Division (1985), followed by an M.Phil. (Mathematics) in First Division (1986). She earned her Ph.D. in Mathematics in 2003, with a specialization in “Coincidences and Fixed Points of Single Valued and Multivalued Maps.” Her early education reflects a strong commitment to excellence and analytical rigor, setting the tone for her illustrious career ahead.

🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

With over 25 years of rich teaching experience, Prof. Tomar has served in various prestigious institutions in Uttarakhand. Selected through the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, she rose through the ranks from Lecturer to Professor and Head, currently leading the Department of Mathematics at Pt. L. M. S. Campus, Sridev Suman Uttarakhand University, Rishikesh.

She has held numerous key academic and administrative positions including:

• Director, Centre of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Incubation

• Member, Academic Council, Executive Council, Board of Studies, Panel Inspections

• Convener, Curriculum Development Committees under NEP 2020

• Observer & Subject Expert for UKPSC & UKSSSC

📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS IN MATHEMATICS

Prof. Tomar’s academic and research interests are deeply rooted in:

• Fixed Point Theory and its Applications

• Fractal Geometry

• Nonlinear Functional Analysis

Her work significantly contributes to solving complex mathematical problems with practical implications in science and engineering. Her research in Fractals intersects mathematics with real-world applications, such as in image compression, chaos theory, and modeling of natural phenomena.

She has authored:

• 101+ Research Publications

• 12 Book Chapters

• 3 Edited Books

• Delivered numerous lectures on advanced mathematical topics and organized 30+ academic events for student enrichment.

🏅 ACADEMIC CITATIONS, ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

Her scholarly excellence has earned numerous accolades:

• 🏅 Excellence in Research Award 2023 – UCOST & Government of Uttarakhand

• 🏅 Chief Minister’s Excellence and Good Governance Award 2020-21

• 🏅 Women Scientist Award – UCOST

• 🏅 Teacher of the Year 2020

• 🏅 Appreciations from Springer, Gyan Kumbh, and International Conferences

• 📜 Selected under Chief Minister’s Research Paper Incentive Scheme (2024)

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Prof. Tomar’s influence transcends national boundaries:

• International Collaborations with scholars from Turkey, Romania, Algeria, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Serbia, Spain, and across India

• Participation and recognition in global events such as:

  • ICM-2010 & ICM-2018 (Brazil)

  • WM² – Women in Mathematics Meet

  • “Faces of Women in Mathematics” Film Project

She has represented Uttarakhand on international platforms, sharing insights and building academic bridges across continents.

🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Prof. Tomar has played a pivotal role in shaping mathematics education in Uttarakhand:

• Developed the NEP 2020 Syllabi for Mathematics and Statistics across state universities

• Created syllabi for Skill Enhancement Courses such as Scientific Writing, Quantitative Aptitude, and Vedic Mathematics

• Uploaded 80+ video lectures for online learning platforms

• Instrumental in MOU with Southern Federal University, Russia

• Guided and mentored numerous students toward entrepreneurial and academic excellence

Her legacy lies in her enduring contributions to mathematics education reform, capacity building, gender equality in STEM, and global mathematical discourse.

 ✅CONCLUSION

Prof. Anita Tomar is a beacon of academic excellence, research leadership, and educational transformation. Her dedication to teaching, innovation in curriculum design, and global outreach positions her among the leading mathematicians and educators in India. With her continued commitment to knowledge dissemination and academic empowerment, her work will inspire generations of learners, researchers, and policy-makers.

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