Santanu Saha Ray | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Santanu Saha Ray | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

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:

  • World’s Top 2% Scientist in Numerical & Computational Mathematics (Stanford University)

  • Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics and Its Applications, UK (2018)

  • Full Member, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, USA

  • 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.

📚 Publications

  • An approximate solution of a nonlinear fractional differential equation by Adomian decomposition method
    Authors: SS Ray, RK Bera
    Year: 2005
    Citations: 336

  • Analytical solution of the Bagley Torvik equation by Adomian decomposition method
    Authors: SS Ray, RK Bera
    Year: 2005
    Citations: 255

  • 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

  • Analytical solution of a fractional diffusion equation by Adomian decomposition method
    Authors: SS Ray, RK Bera
    Year: 2006
    Citations: 166

  • Graph theory with algorithms and its applications: in applied science and technology
    Authors: SS Ray
    Year: 2013
    Citations: 157

  • Analytical solution for the space fractional diffusion equation by two-step Adomian decomposition method
    Authors: SS Ray
    Year: 2009
    Citations: 153

  • Fractional calculus with applications for nuclear reactor dynamics
    Authors: SS Ray
    Year: 2015
    Citations: 147

  • Improved fractional sub-equation method for (3+1)-dimensional generalized fractional KdV–Zakharov–Kuznetsov equations
    Authors: S Sahoo, SS Ray
    Year: 2015
    Citations: 146

  • On the combined harvesting of a prey-predator system
    Authors: KS Chaudhuri, SS Ray
    Year: 1996
    Citations: 136

  • Exact solutions for time-fractional diffusion-wave equations by decomposition method
    Authors: SS Ray
    Year: 2006
    Citations: 115

  • 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

  • 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

  • Solution of an extraordinary differential equation by Adomian decomposition method
    Authors: SS Ray, RK Bera
    Year: 2004
    Citations: 97

  • Legendre wavelets operational method for the numerical solutions of nonlinear Volterra integro-differential equations system
    Authors: PK Sahu, SS Ray
    Year: 2015
    Citations: 95

  • 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.”

Jia Zheng | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jia Zheng | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Wuhan University | China

Dr. Jia Zheng is a dedicated and rising mathematician currently serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Wuhan University, China. With a strong foundation in mathematical theories and a focused interest in Fourier Analysis, Dr. Zheng has consistently demonstrated academic excellence and research innovation throughout his journey. His contributions to self-affine tilings, exponential orthogonal functions, and spectral theory of fractal measures position him as a prominent young researcher in pure mathematics.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

Dr. Jia Zheng has shown exceptional promise and achievement in the field of mathematics, particularly within Fourier analysis, real analysis, measure theory, and fractal geometry. With a total of 6 peer-reviewed journal publications (including reputed journals such as Banach Journal of Mathematical Analysis, Bulletin of the Malaysian Mathematical Sciences Society, and Journal of Geometric Analysis), and 3 preprints, Dr. Zheng has made substantial contributions to the understanding of spectrality, tiling theory, and self-affine structures. His ability to collaborate across projects, evident in multiple co-authored works, demonstrates both depth and breadth of research competence.

🎓 Education

Dr. Zheng began his academic journey with a B.Sc. in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics from Gannan Normal University (2013–2017). He further deepened his mathematical foundation by pursuing an M.Sc. at Hunan Normal University (2017–2020), supported by the Hunan Provincial Innovation Foundation. His Ph.D., completed at Central China Normal University (2020–2024) under the supervision of Prof. Xiaoye Fu, focused on advanced areas like Fourier Analysis, Measure Theory, and Frame Theory. In August 2024, he commenced his postdoctoral research at Wuhan University, mentored by Prof. Lingmin Liao, concentrating on Fourier Analysis in p-adic fields.

đź’Ľ Experience

Dr. Zheng has participated in several impactful academic projects, including his postgraduate research on the spectrality of fractal measures, which resulted in two peer-reviewed papers. As a Teaching Assistant at CCNU (2021–2022), he significantly improved student performance and engagement in real-variable theory courses. His work extended beyond teaching, involving curriculum refinement and in-depth tutorial sessions. His academic involvement is also evident through participation in numerous national and international conferences.

🔬 Research Interests On Mathematics

Dr. Zheng’s primary research interests lie in Fourier Analysis, Real Analysis, and the spectral theory of fractals and self-affine measures. He has extensively worked on orthogonal exponential families, tiling, and wavelet sets in various mathematical structures such as Cantor sets and Sierpinski gaskets. His passion for pure mathematics and fractal geometry drives his continuous exploration into complex mathematical phenomena.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Dr. Zheng’s excellence has been recognized through multiple accolades. He received the Second-Class Scholarship at Central China Normal University (2020–2024) and First-Class Scholarship at Hunan Normal University (2017–2020). He also earned honors in national-level competitions, including a Third Prize in the “Huawei Cup” and an Honorable Mention in the Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling. His undergraduate years were marked by leadership and academic distinction at Gannan Normal University.

📚 Publications

Dr. Zheng has contributed to several peer-reviewed journals, with notable citations:

  1. Matrices over finite fields applied in exponential orthogonal family
    Banach Journal of Mathematical Analysis, 19, 44 (2025). Cited by 1+ articles

  2. Spectrality of a class of Cantor-dust type self-affine tiles
    Bulletin of the Malaysian Mathematical Sciences Society, 48, 98 (2025). Cited by 1+ articles

  3. Tiling and spectrality for generalized Sierpinski self-affine sets
    Journal of Geometric Analysis, 34, 5 (2024). Cited by 2+ articles

  4. Some results on planar self-affine measures with collinear digit sets
    Complex Analysis and Operator Theory, 17, 123 (2023). Cited by 3+ articles

  5. On the orthogonal exponential functions of a class of planar self-affine measures
    Journal of Mathematical Analysis and Applications, 485 (2020), 123790. Cited by 4+ articles

  6. The cardinality of orthogonal exponential functions on the spatial Sierpinski gasket
    Fractals, 27 (2019), 1950056. Cited by 5+ articles

🔚 Conclusion

Dr. Jia Zheng’s academic trajectory, from undergraduate excellence to impactful postdoctoral research, illustrates a passionate commitment to the field of mathematics. His scholarly outputs, including peer-reviewed publications, active academic engagements, and prestigious awards, make him a deserving nominee for any research recognition or award. His work not only contributes to the theoretical richness of mathematical sciences but also inspires a new generation of researchers in fractals and Fourier analysis. 🌟