Ms. PRIYA RAO | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

NIT Rourkela, India

Author Profile

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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.

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