sudarshan.santra@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
sudarshan.santra@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
Assistant Professor
Department of Mathematics
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Pilani, Rajasthan, 333031, India
E-mails: sudarshan.santra@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in,
Phone: +91 9874249522, +91 9123316375
Assistant Professor, Dept. Mathematics, BITS Pilani, Pilani, Rajasthan.
Post-Doc, Axis Bank PDF, Axis Bank Centre for Mathematics & Computing, Dept. CDS, IISc Bangalore
Post-Doc, Project Associate, Dept. CDS, IISc Bangalore
Ph.D., Dept. of Mathematics, NIT Rourkela
M.Sc., Dept. of Mathematics, IIT Guwahati
B.Sc., Dept. of Mathematics, University of Calcutta
Numerical Analysis
Fractional-Order Partial Differential Equations
Fractional-Order Integro-Partial Differential Equations
Wavelets in Scientific Computing
Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs)
Dr. Sudarshan Santra is a distinguished mathematician whose academic and research journey has been marked by significant achievements and contributions to the field of computational mathematics. After completing his B.Sc. in Mathematics Honours from the University of Calcutta, West Bengal, he pursued an M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam. Here, he explored perturbation techniques for differential equations under Prof. Swaroop Nandan Bora's guidance.
Dr. Santra's quest for deeper mathematical understanding led him to the National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, where he completed his Ph.D. in Mathematics. Under the supervision of Prof. Jugal Mohapatra, he developed novel numerical techniques for solving various fractional-order differential and integro-differential equations, significantly contributing to their practical applications.
Dr. Sudarshan Santra served as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Numerical Algorithms and Tensor Learning (NATL) Lab at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, Karnataka. Working under the guidance of Prof. Ratikanta Behera and supported by the Post-Doctoral Fellowship from the Axis Bank Centre for Mathematics & Computing at IISc, he focused on developing finite difference techniques integrated with wavelet analysis to achieve higher accuracy in computational mathematics. His research made notable contributions to the advancement of high-precision numerical algorithms.
Dr. Santra is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, where he continues to work in the areas of numerical analysis and scientific computing.
An award ceremony was held on 23rd September 2024 at the Auditorium of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, IISc. The event was graced by esteemed guests from Axis Bank, including Ms. Meena Ganesh, Independent Director, Mr. Vijay Mulabagal, Group Executive for Strategic Programs & Sustainability, Mr. Wilfred Barboza, Vice President, Sustainability & CSR, and Mr. Vigneshwaran Ramalingam, Senior Manager, Sustainability & CSR. Prof. K J Vinoy, Chair of ODAA, presided over the function, while Prof. S Gopalakrishnan, Convenor of the Centre, hosted the event. Around 40 students attended the ceremony, celebrating the center’s success and student achievements.
It gives me great pleasure to announce that I am honored to have the opportunity to welcome honorary speaker, Dr. Sankaran Mahadevan, John R. Murray Sr. Professor, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, US, to the workshop on "Mathematics and Computing of Uncertainty Quantification in Model-Based Simulation for Risk-Informed Decision Making," which was held on December 14–15, 2023. I am also delighted to welcome the honorary guests, Dr. G. K. Ananthasuresh, Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bangalore, and Dr. S. Gopalakrishnan, Convenor of the Axis Bank Centre for Mathematics & Computing, IISc Bangalore. A special thanks to Dr. M. K. Raghavendra, the Program Manager, and Mr. J. Vivek Gnana Pandian, the senior Project Associate.
I'm honored to share my experience hosting the workshop on "Tensor Computation and Machine Learning (TCML)", which took place on November 17-18, 2023, organized by the Department of Computational and Data Sciences at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. The workshop, focused on tensor computations and machine learning, provided an engaging platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration. Thanks to my supervisor Dr. Ratikanta Behera, the convenor of the workshop, and all the invited speakers who had shared their expertise in this workshop. Thanks to all the enthusiastic participants. The workshop, blending theory with practical insights, provided a comprehensive view of the latest developments in tensor computations and machine learning. Engaging sessions and networking opportunities with like-minded participants made the experience both enriching and collaborative.
Absolute Point-Wise Error
Numerical Solution
Initial Layer Behaviour
Santra, S., & Behera, R. (2024). Simultaneous space–time Hermite wavelet method for time-fractional nonlinear weakly singular integro-partial differential equations. Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnsns.2024.108324
Surface Plot
Initial Layer Behaviour
Numerical Convergence
Santra, S., Mohapatra, J., Das, P. & Choudhuri, D. (2023). Higher order approximations for fractional order integro-parabolic partial differential equations on an adaptive mesh with error analysis. Computers & Mathematics with Applications. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.camwa.2023.09.008
Layer Behavior
Maximum Error
Log-log Plot
Santra, S., & Mohapatra, J. (2022). A novel finite difference technique with error estimate for time fractional partial integro-differential equation of Volterra type. Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics, 400. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cam.2021.113746
Analytical Solution
Numerical Solution
Maximum Error
Santra, S., & Mohapatra, J. (2021). Analysis of the L1 scheme for a time fractional parabolic-elliptic problem involving weak singularity. Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences, 44(2), 1529–1541. https://doi.org/10.1002/mma.6850
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Surface Plot
Log-log Plot