National Institute of Technology Rourkela

राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान राउरकेला

ଜାତୀୟ ପ୍ରଯୁକ୍ତି ପ୍ରତିଷ୍ଠାନ ରାଉରକେଲା

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BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Santos Kumar Das is a R&D professional with more than 22 years of valuable experience on various Software developments and research activities both in industries and academics. At present he is working at National Institute of Technology Rourkela as an Associate professor. He worked at SDSU, California, US as an adjunct faculty for one month on Software Defined Network. He is academically astute and technically brilliant with a Master Degree specializing in Electrical Communication Engineering from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, India and PhD Degree from National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India. His PhD research work was on “Quality of service estimation for an Optical Virtual Private Network over WDM/DWDM network”. His current research work is on software defined network (SDN), IoT, sensor networking, optical networking and embedded system. He has guided almost 52 BTECH and 45 MTECH projects in various domains. He has published 51 journals, 61 conference papers, 15 patents (9 granted) during his industry and academic work, 21 book chapters, one book. He has already completed 4 sponsored projects and at this moments, he is handling 4 sponsored and 2 consultancy projects in various domains. At present, he is guiding 6 PhD students and he has already guided 12 PhD student on various domains including optical networking, communication networking, UAV, RADAR, AI/ML, IoT and embedded system. He is also the co-founder of Ewarn System Pvt Ltd (Faculty initiated start-up), which deals on IoT and AI/ML based product development related academic as well as industrial applications.

EXPERTISE INFORMATION

Research Group
  • Communication
Areas of Interest
  • Computer Networking, Optical Networks, Embedded system applications, Sensor Networking, IoT,AI, ML, DL, RADAR, UAV

Santos Kumar Das
सन्तोस कुमाँर दास Associate Professor & Warden (S.S. Bhatnagar Hall of Residence)

Electronics and Communication Engineering

dassk@nitrkl.ac.in

0661 - 246 2466

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PATENTS / COPYRIGHTS

101

PUBLICATIONS

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SPONSORED PROJECTS

3

CONSULTANCY PROJECTS

29

DOCTORAL STUDENTS

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CONTINUING EDUCATION

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Santos Kumar Das

Associate Professor

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Room Number: EC-434

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Sundargarh, Odisha, India - 769008

2014

Ph.D.
Communication Networking
NIT Rourkela

2002

MS
Communication Networking
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

1998

B.E
Electronics & Communication
UCE Burla, Odisha

Teaching Experience
  • Communication Networking,  NIT Rourkela,   01 Dec 2009 - Present
Industrial Experience
  • Senior Software Engineer,  Palvision, Singapore,   01 Sep 2009 - 25 Nov 2009
  • Senior Software Engineer,  ITXpress/Xpress Distribution, Singapore,   01 Jul 2009 - 31 Aug 2009
  • Software Engineer,  Actatek, Singapore,   01 Jan 2008 - 30 Jun 2009
  • Network Engineer,  Netmarks, Singapore,   01 Sep 2007 - 30 Nov 2007
  • Research Associate,  CEMNet Lab, NTU, Singapore,   01 Mar 2007 - 30 Nov 2007
  • Software Integration Engineer,  Motorola Electronics Pvt. Ltd, Singapore,   01 Dec 2006 - 28 Feb 2007
  • Research Engineer,  A-Star Singapore,   01 Jul 2002 - 31 Dec 2006
Laboratory Development
  • CommNet Lab,  NIT Rourkela,   Networking Lab
  • ISDR Lab,  NIT Rourkela,   Product development on smart city
  • Smart Automation Lab,  NIT Rourkela,   Product Development for Automation application

Capacity building for Human Resource Development in Unmanned Aircraft System. (Drone and Related Technology) Meity
  • Co-Investigator
  • 60
  • Running   Sponsored
Development of High-Speed Hybrid Transceiver for 6G Application Department of Telecommunications
  • Principal Investigator
  • 36
  • Running   Sponsored
Development of UAV- based near real-time surface fire detection and delineation system for coal mining and forest regions. DST
  • Co-Investigator
  • 36
  • Running   Sponsored
Development of High-Speed Transmitter for 5G Application. Science & Engineering Research Board(SERB)
  • Principal Investigator
  • 36
  • Running   Sponsored
Design and Development of an IoT-based Environmental Monitoring and Associated Risk Prediction System for Underground Coal Mines. Technology Innovation in Exploration & Mining Foundation (TEXMiN)
  • Co-Investigator
  • 24
  • Running   Sponsored
Intelligent Surveillance Data Retriever (ISDR) for Smart City application IMPRINT INDIA
  • Principal Investigator
  • 36
  • Completed   Sponsored
Development of wireless multi sensor based intelligent security & surveillance system Directorate of Extramural Research & Intelleectual Property Rights (ER&IPR), DRDO
  • Principal Investigator
  • 36
  • Completed   Sponsored
Technical advice on food processing products for Shrimp industry Rikshana Innovation Lab
  • PI
  • 18 Aug 2024 - 28 Feb 2025
  • Running   Consultancy
Traffic Study Raikela Iron Ore Mines, M/s Geetarani Mohanty, Sundargarh, Odisha
  • PI
  • 09 Aug 2024 - 09 Oct 2024
  • Completed   Consultancy
Slope stability study for Ardhagram coal mines OCL, India
  • CO-PI
  • 01 Nov 2018 - 30 Nov 2019
  • Completed   Consultancy

S. K. Das, A. K. Turuk, K. V. Kiran, G. R. Satyanarayana, and M.,"Auto Aligned Free Space Optical System",IN 480749, Granted to NIT Rourkela, 2023       << Patent >>

P. Deshmukh, D. Gupta, R. K. Chaitanya, L. Priyadarsini, K. C. Behera, U. K. Sahoo, and S. K. Das,"Adaptive Heterogeneous Traffic Signaling System",IN 538798, Granted to NIT Rourkela, 2024       << Patent >>

K., K. S. Babu, and S. K. Das,"A METHOD FOR CUSTOMIZED SAFE ROUTE NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR SMART CITY USERS",IN 480087, Granted to NIT Rourkela, 2023       << Patent >>

H. Srivastava, A. Khan, A. Swain, S. Sarkar, and S. K. Das,"Personalized Pollution Management System",IN 527239, Granted to NIT Rourkela, 2024       << Patent >>

M. Sarangi, S. Mohapatra, Sri. V. Tirunasari, L. Priyadarsini, V. K. Didieam, K. S. Babu, and S. K. Das,"PERSONALIZE INTEGRATED PARKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR SMART CITIES",IN 539544, Granted to NIT Rourkela, 2024       << Patent >>

K. C. Rayasam, P. Deshmukh, K. V. Kiran, N., V. Mupalla, S. K. Kar, and S. K. Das,"IOT AWARE HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM",IN 532132, Granted to NIT Rourkela, 2024       << Patent >>

L. Priyadarsini, P. Deshmukh, and S. K. Das,"AUTO EMERGENCY VEHICLE RESPONSE AND TRACKING SYSTEM",IN 514294, Granted to NIT Rourkela, 2024       << Patent >>

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GOOGLE SCHOLAR H-INDEX 14
GOOGLE SCHOLAR I10-INDEX 9
SCOPUS H-INDEX
Total Publications: 101
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S. K. Das, A. Samantray, and S. K. Patra,"Hybrid crosstalk aware Q-Factor analysis for selection of optical virtual private network connection", International Journal of Electronics, vol.103, no.1, pp.113-129, Taylor and Francis, December 2016, 10.1080/00207217.2015.1036311       Article

S. K. Das, C. Kalyan, and S. K. Patra,"Data-path selection mechanism based on physical layer impairments for wdm network", International Journal of Signal and Imaging Systems Engineering, vol.5, no.4, pp.239-245, Inderscience, December 2012, 10.1504/IJSISE.2012.050317       Article

S. K. Das, D. V, and S. K. Patra,"QoS based OVPN connection set up and performance analysis", WSEAS Transactions on Communications, vol.11, no.8, pp.275-286, World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society, August 2012       Article

S. K. Das, T. R. Swain, and S. K. Patra,"Impact of in-band crosstalk & crosstalk aware datapath selection in WDM/DWDM networks", in 2012 International Conference on Advances in Engineering, Science and Management (ICAESM), pp.180-185, IEEE, Pillay Engineering College, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, June 2012       Inproceedings

. V. Dhanya, S. K. Das, and S. K. Patra,"QoS based light path provisioning and performance analysis in WDM network", in 2012 International Conference onComputing, Electronics and Electrical Technologies (ICCEET), pp.659-662, IEEE, Noorul Islam Centre For Higher Education, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, May 2012, 10.1109/ICCEET.2012.6203751       Inproceedings

Machine intelligence in Drone Aeromechanics Mechanical Engineering (Workshop)
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Materials Engineering for Environment Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (Conference)
National conference on Intelligent Systems, IoT, and Wireless Communication for the Society (IIWCS-2024) Electronics and Communication Engineering (Conference)
Futuristic Trends in Remote Sensing using IoT enabled UAVs with Microwave Sensor Electronics and Communication Engineering (Workshop)
  • Co-Coordinator
  • 22 Jan 2024 - 28 Jan 2024
  • Brochure
Boot-camp Training Program on Drone Technologies using KK Board and Pixhawk Mechanical Engineering (Workshop)
Workshop on Practical Aspect of management of server/cloud for CCTV Footage/Video data Electronics and Communication Engineering (Workshop)
Short Term Course on Development of Android Application Electronics and Communication Engineering (Short-term Course)
Workshop on Practical implementation of Smart City Systems Electronics and Communication Engineering (Workshop)
Workshop on Internet of Things (IoT) Electronics and Communication Engineering (Workshop)
Two day Technical Workshop on Simulation of Wireless & Mobile Communication Networks using NetSim™ Electronics and Communication Engineering (Workshop)

  • EC1000 : Basic Electronics Engineering {Theory}
  • EC200 : Fundamentals of Communication Systems {Theory}
  • EC202 : Digital Electronics {Theory}
  • EC205 : Signals and Networks {Theory}
  • EC2302 : Electrical and Electronic Measurements {Theory}
  • EC311 : Analog Communication Systems {Theory}
  • EC322 : Embedded Systems {Theory}
  • EC3302 : Electronic Instrumentation {Theory}
  • EC419 : Computer Communication Network {Theory}
  • EC440 : Soft Computing Techniques {Theory}
  • EC611 : Digital Communication {Theory}
  • EC6501 : Data Communication Networks {Theory}
  • EC6511 : Optical Communication and Networks {Theory}
  • EC662 : Communication Networks {Theory}
  • EC761 : Optical Communication and Networks {Theory}
  • EC270 : Basic Electronics Laboratory {Practical}
  • EC276 : Digital Electronics Laboratory {Practical}
  • EC367 : Product Development Laboratory – I {Practical}
  • EC368 : Product Development Laboratory – II {Practical}
  • EC370 : Embedded Systems Design Laboratory {Practical}
  • EC3702 : Embedded Systems Design Laboratory {Practical}
  • EC3712 : Product Development Laboratory {Practical}
  • EC373 : Analog Communication Laboratory {Practical}
  • EC377 : Electronics Design Laboratory {Practical}
  • EC382 : Communication System design Laboratory {Practical}
  • EC463 : Communication Networks Laboratory {Practical}
  • EC4703 : Communication Networks Laboratory {Practical}
  • EC6571 : Data Communication Networks Laboratory {Practical}
  • EC673 : Advanced Communication Laboratory {Practical}
  • EC793 : Communication Networks Laboratory {Practical}

Ph.D. Students [22]
A Vehicle Detection Scheme for Heterogeneous and Lane-Less Traffic
G S R Satyanarayana
Enrolled: Jul 2016
Graduated :  Apr 2023
Supervisor
Design and Development of Hybrid FSO/RF Communication System with Auto-Tracking Mechanism
Kappala Vinod Kiran
Enrolled: Jul 2015
Graduated :  Aug 2022
Supervisor
Development of IoT-based Wireless Sensor System for Slope Stability Monitoring in Open-cast mines
Devendra Kumar Yadav
Enrolled: Jan 2018
Graduated :  Aug 2022
Co-Supervisor
Constraint Based Quality Estimation and Performance Analysis in WDM/DWDM Network
Vikram Kumar
Enrolled: Jan 2015
Graduated :  Dec 2019
Supervisor
Development of Machine Learning-Based Advanced Driver Assistance System for Smart Vehicular Applications
Goutam Kumar Sahoo
Enrolled: Jan 2018
Graduated :  Dec 2023
Co-Supervisor
Deep Learning Methods for Vehicle Detection in Mixed and Undisciplined Traffic Environments
Prashant Deshmukh
Enrolled: Jan 2018
Graduated :  Feb 2024
Supervisor
Exploring Deep Learning Techniques for Data-Driven Air Quality Modeling and Forecasting
K.Krishna Rani Samal
Enrolled: Jan 2018
Graduated :  Jul 2022
Co-Supervisor
Robust and Efficient Strategies for Invader Drone Surveillance System Based on UAV Borne Radar Antenna Array
Priti Mandal
Enrolled: Jul 2019
Graduated :  Jun 2024
Supervisor
Image Forensics: Towards Effective Techniques for Image Authentication in Compressed Domain
Vijayakumar Kadha
Enrolled: Jul 2018
Graduated :  May 2024
Supervisor
Design and Analysis of Multi-User VLC System Under Mobile Environment
Jayashree Pradhan
Enrolled: Jan 2018
Thesis Submitted
Supervisor
Deep Learning Methods to Enhance IoT-based Air Pollution Forecasting
Harshit Srivastava
Enrolled: Aug 2018
Thesis Submitted
Supervisor
Data Driven Approaches using Statistical and Deep Learning Models for Time Series Analysis of Weather Data
Naba Krushna Sabat
Enrolled: Aug 2018
Thesis Submitted
Supervisor
VLSI Circuit Design for Sensor Signal Acquisition
Krishna Chaitanya Rayasam
Enrolled: Jan 2018
Continuing
Supervisor
Image Processing
Rashmiranjan Nayak
Enrolled: Jan 2018
Continuing
Co-Supervisor
Communication & Networks
Samparna Parida
Enrolled: Jul 2018
Continuing
Supervisor
Signal Processing
Arunima Das
Enrolled: Jul 2019
Continuing
Co-Supervisor
COMMUNICATIONS
Nandikattu V V N J Sri Lakshmi
Enrolled: Sep 2020
Continuing
Supervisor
Multimodal Image Super-resolution
Kannuru Srinadh
Enrolled: Jul 2022
Continuing
Co-Supervisor
Signal and Image Processing
Soumya Ranjan Sahu
Enrolled: Jul 2023
Continuing
Co-Supervisor
Optical Communication and Networking
Suchitra Rana
Enrolled: Jan 2024
Continuing
Supervisor
ROBOTICS AND AI
Shubhashish Bhoi
Enrolled: Jan 2024
Continuing
Co-Supervisor
IoT based Environmental Monitoring
Soudeep Chowdhury
Enrolled: Jul 2023
Continuing
Co-Supervisor
Executive Ph.D. Students [7]
Wireless Embedded Sensor Systems
Tammineni Ravindra
Enrolled: Oct 2020
Continuing
Co-Supervisor
MACHINE LEARNING APPLICATION to FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS
Puttupu Pavani
Enrolled: Oct 2020
Continuing
Co-Supervisor
Wireless Sensor Networks
Kothapalli Jhansi Rani
Enrolled: Sep 2020
Continuing
Supervisor
Computer Networking, Optical Networks, Embedded system applications
Puspak Kumar Barik
Enrolled: Dec 2020
Continuing
Supervisor
IoT in Signal Processing
Jyotisankar Kalia
Enrolled: Aug 2022
Continuing
Supervisor
Communication and Networks
Sams Tabrez Akhtar
Enrolled: Sep 2022
Continuing
Co-Supervisor
Analyzing Long-Range Low-Power Wide Area Network (LoRa LPWAN) Link Behavior in Mining Environment with Machine Learning Techniques
Sankati Jyothi
Enrolled: Jul 2024
Continuing
Co-Supervisor

Awards And Honours
  • Best paper award, International Conference on Next Generation Computing Technologies (NGCT), 2017,   2023
  • Best paper award, Electronic Systems and Intelligent Computing (ESIC), 2020,   2023
  • Senior IEEE Member, 2019,   2023
  • Best Research Paper Award, IoT Cloud For Societal Applications, IoTCloud’21, IIIT KOTTAYAM, 2021,   2023
  • Best faculty Advisor, 2022,   2023
  • Best faculty Advisor. 2023,   2023
  • Fellow Institute of Engineers, India, 2023,   2023
Memberships / Fellowships
  • Fellow Institute of Engineers,   2023
  • Senior IEEE Member,   2019
  • IEEE, IEEE Communication Society, IEEE Photonics Society,   2002