Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, West Bengal India, 713209
cs@ieee.org or schandran.cse@nitdgp.ac.in +91-94347-88036
https://nitdgp.ac.in/department/computer-science-engineering/faculty-1/saravanan-chandran
With over 29 years of teaching experience, I have served at prestigious institutions such as Bharathidasan University, the National Institute of Technology in Tiruchirappalli, and Durgapur. My academic journey spans more than two decades, with a focus on research in Digital Image Processing, Computer Vision, Biometrics, and Deep Learning.
During my tenure, I had the privilege of participating in international collaborative research at the University of Texas, Arlington, U.S.A., resulting in the publication of an IEEE conference paper. As a one-week Guest Faculty at Caledonian College of Engineering in Muscat, Oman, I guided two faculty members to complete their Ph.D. under joint supervision successfully.
I extended my national collaborative efforts with esteemed institutions like CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India, and CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. These collaborations culminated in the joint supervision of Ph.D. candidates and significant contributions to the field.
I have been involved in shaping educational initiatives as a member of Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) Phase I & II projects and TEQIP – I and II projects. My scholarly endeavours include the grant of two patents, published one patent, the publication of four books, four book chapters, and 121 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals and conferences, with notable recognition in Google citations (1543), h-index (19), and i10-index (37).
I played a pivotal role in the development of the M.Tech. program on High-Performance Computing and the Ph.D. program on Computer Science at NIT Durgapur. This initiative, launched in the academic year 2014-15, has successfully admitted two batches, receiving 80% positive feedback from students.
As an academic mentor, I have guided eight research scholars to Ph.D. completion in the years 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2025, and two scholars are currently working on their Ph.D. Additionally, I have supervised 28 M.Tech., 11 M.C.A., 34 B.Tech., and 20 B.Tech. internship projects, with ongoing projects involving 5 B.Tech. students and 2 M.Tech. scholars.
My commitment to academia is reflected in my role as an organizer of numerous conferences, seminars, and workshops. Serving as a reviewer for reputable publishers such as IEEE, Springer, Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, and ACM, I am also a board member for several peer-reviewed international journals. Recognized for my expertise, I have been nominated as a Board Member for Ph.D. viva voce and as an Indian examiner for several Ph.D. theses in various universities.
Beyond academia, I actively engage in social activities in rural areas near Durgapur, West Bengal, contributing to the community and fostering a holistic approach to education and research. My academic and social pursuits reflect my passion for advancing knowledge and making a positive impact in diverse realms.