Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | India
Dr. S. Saha Ray is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, India. Formerly, he served as Professor and Head of the Mathematics Department at the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela. With more than 24 years of teaching experience and over 23 years of dedicated research, Dr. Ray is globally recognized for his contributions in applied mathematics, particularly in fractional calculus and computational methods. His pioneering work has placed him among the top 2% of scientists worldwide (as ranked by Stanford University and Elsevier), with a world ranking of 34 in “Numerical and Computational Mathematics.”
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Strengths for the Awards✨
Dr. S. Saha Ray stands out as an exceptionally accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Applied Mathematics. With over 24 years of teaching experience and more than 23 years of research expertise, his career is marked by deep intellectual rigor, international recognition, and a strong record of scholarly output.
He has published over 273 research papers, including more than 242 in SCI journals, covering a wide range of advanced topics such as fractional calculus, wavelet methods, integral equations, and stochastic modeling. Notably, he is ranked 34th globally in “Numerical and Computational Mathematics” by Stanford University‘s World Top 2% Scientists list. He has authored multiple books published by Springer, Taylor & Francis, and World Scientific, further cementing his contributions to academic literature. Dr. Ray has also been recognized with the IOP Publishing Top Cited Author Award, and he actively contributes to national and international conferences, workshops, and editorial duties, reflecting his leadership in research dissemination and academic service.
🎓 Education
Dr. Ray’s academic journey is both rich and interdisciplinary. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Jadavpur University in 2008. Prior to that, he received an M.C.A. from IIEST Shibpur in 2001, a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics from Calcutta University in 1998, and a Bachelor’s (Honours) in Mathematics from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, in 1996.
đź’Ľ Experience
Dr. Ray has taught extensively at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in leading institutions, including NIT Rourkela and two premier engineering colleges in West Bengal. Beyond teaching, he has supervised 11 Ph.D. scholars and has served as an expert member for various academic boards and Ph.D. defenses across India. His contributions also extend to organizing and chairing major national and international conferences, training programs, and curriculum development workshops.
🔬 Research Interests On Mathematics
His diverse research portfolio includes fractional calculus, mathematical modeling, numerical analysis, wavelet methods, integral and differential equations, and stochastic modeling. Dr. Ray has led numerous research projects funded by prestigious Indian government bodies like BRNS, SERB, and NBHM. He continues to push the frontiers in applied mathematics and is a proud member of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) and the American Mathematical Society (AMS).
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Dr. Ray has received several prestigious recognitions, including:
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World’s Top 2% Scientist in Numerical & Computational Mathematics (Stanford University)
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Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics and Its Applications, UK (2018)
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Full Member, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, USA
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IOP Publishing Top Cited Author Award (2018) in Physics, based on citations in the Web of Science.
These accolades affirm his impact on global mathematical sciences and academic excellence.
đź“š Publications
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An approximate solution of a nonlinear fractional differential equation by Adomian decomposition method
Authors: SS Ray, RK Bera
Year: 2005
Citations: 336
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Analytical solution of the Bagley Torvik equation by Adomian decomposition method
Authors: SS Ray, RK Bera
Year: 2005
Citations: 255
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On Haar wavelet operational matrix of general order and its application for the numerical solution of fractional Bagley Torvik equation
Authors: SS Ray
Year: 2012
Citations: 192
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Analytical solution of a fractional diffusion equation by Adomian decomposition method
Authors: SS Ray, RK Bera
Year: 2006
Citations: 166
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Graph theory with algorithms and its applications: in applied science and technology
Authors: SS Ray
Year: 2013
Citations: 157
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Analytical solution for the space fractional diffusion equation by two-step Adomian decomposition method
Authors: SS Ray
Year: 2009
Citations: 153
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Fractional calculus with applications for nuclear reactor dynamics
Authors: SS Ray
Year: 2015
Citations: 147
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Improved fractional sub-equation method for (3+1)-dimensional generalized fractional KdV–Zakharov–Kuznetsov equations
Authors: S Sahoo, SS Ray
Year: 2015
Citations: 146
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On the combined harvesting of a prey-predator system
Authors: KS Chaudhuri, SS Ray
Year: 1996
Citations: 136
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Exact solutions for time-fractional diffusion-wave equations by decomposition method
Authors: SS Ray
Year: 2006
Citations: 115
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Fractional calculus and its applications in applied mathematics and other sciences
Authors: SS Ray, A Atangana, SCO Noutchie, M Kurulay, N Bildik, A Kilicman
Year: 2014
Citations: 106
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Analytical solution of a dynamic system containing fractional derivative of order one-half by Adomian decomposition method
Authors: S Saha Ray, BP Poddar, RK Bera
Year: 2005
Citations: 102
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Solution of an extraordinary differential equation by Adomian decomposition method
Authors: SS Ray, RK Bera
Year: 2004
Citations: 97
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Legendre wavelets operational method for the numerical solutions of nonlinear Volterra integro-differential equations system
Authors: PK Sahu, SS Ray
Year: 2015
Citations: 95
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Analytical approximate solution of nonlinear dynamic system containing fractional derivative by modified decomposition method
Authors: SS Ray, KS Chaudhuri, RK Bera
Year: 2006
Citations: 95
🔚 Conclusion
Dr. S. Saha Ray’s contributions to mathematics and computational sciences are both profound and transformative. From nurturing future researchers to leading pioneering studies, he exemplifies the essence of academic brilliance and innovation. His global rankings, extensive publication record, and mentorship legacy make him a truly deserving candidate for the “Best Researcher Award.”
