Professor and Dean (Academics I/C)

Department of CSE, CMR University

Dr Sudhir K. Routray works as a Professor and Dean (Academics, I/C) at CMR University. He is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). His duties include teaching, managing the academic affairs of CMRU, guiding master’s and PhD students, and conducting research at CMRU. In addition to this, he is also associated with research project funding for the university and took consultancy projects for some local industries. 

EDUCATION

University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

Doctor of Philosophy, Communication Engineering, February 2015

Thesis Title: Statistical Analysis and Modeling of Optical Transport Networks

University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Master of Science (in Engineering), Data Communications, September 2004

Thesis Title: Packet Routing in Dynamically Changing Networks: A Reinforcement Learning Approach

Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology (Utkal University), Sarang, India

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering, July 2001

B.E. Project Title: Design of Electronic Metal Detector Using Differential Amplifiers

RESEARCH INTERESTS

The areas of his interest are: Complex communication networks, 5G/6G networks, Internet of things (IoT), network science, information theory, communication networks, statistical analysis of communication networks, simulation and modeling of communication networks, optical communication & networking, and network statistics.

RESEARCH SKILLS

• Extensive knowledge of statistical analysis and modeling of networks of different types including wireless, optical, trade and complex networks.
• Proficient programming skills in Java, Matlab, Python, and R.
• Proficient modeling skills using OPNET, Matlab, R and EasyFit.
• Strong in solving problems in: network planning, optimization, statistical analysis, stochastic analysis, parameter estimation, and network modeling.
• Modeling and design of optical fronthaul and backhaul for 5G mobile networks.
• Planning and design of Internet of Things (IoT), mainly the current focus is on NBIoT.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

1. S. K. Routray, R. M. Morais, J. R. F. da Rocha, and A. N. Pinto, “Statistical Model for Link Lengths in Optical Transport Networks,” IEEE/OSA Journal of Optical Communications and Networking, vol. 5, no. 7, pp. 762– 773, Jul. 2013.
2. S. K. Routray, “Changing Trends of Optical Communication,” IEEE Potentials Magazine, vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 28 – 33, Feb. 2014.
3. S. K. Routray, G. Sahin, J. R. F. da Rocha, and A. N. Pinto, “Estimation of Link-Dependent Parameters in Optical Transport Networks from Statistical Models,” IEEE/OSA Journal of Optical Communications and Networking, vol. 6, no. 7, pp. 601 – 609, Jul. 2014.
4. S. K. Routray, G. Sahin, J. R. F. da Rocha, and A. N. Pinto, “Statistical Analysis and Modeling of Shortest Path Lengths in Optical Transport Networks,” IEEE/OSA Journal of Lightwave Technology, vol. 33, no. 13, pp. 2791 – 2801, Jul. 2015.
5. S. Mohanty, and S. K. Routray, “CE-Driven Trends in Global Communications: Strategic sectors for economic growth and development,” IEEE Consumer Electronics Magazine, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 61 – 65, Jan. 2017.
6. S. K. Routray, “Visualization and Visual Analytics in Autonomous Driving,” IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, vol. 44, no. 3, pp. 1-10, May-June, 2024, doi: 10.1109/MCG.2024.3381450.