PROFILE OF

POST GRAUATE DEPARTMENT

OF

MATHEMATICS

FOR NAAC

NORTH ORISSA UNIVERSITY

SRIRAM CHANDRA VIHAR,TAKATPUT,BARIPADA

MAYURBHANJ,PIN-757003,ODISHA

Evaluation Report of the Department Mathematics

1. Name of the Department: Department of Mathematics.

2. Year of establishment: 2012.

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?

Yes Faculty of Mathematics.

4. Names of programmes offered (PG, Ph.D):

M.A/M.Sc. (Mathematics), Ph.D. (Mathematics)

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved:

Interdisciplinary courses are none but the Department is actively involved in teaching of

Quantitative methods for Management and Numerical Analysis.

6. Courses in collaboration with other University, industries, foreign institutions, etc. Nil

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons: Nil

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit System:

Semester with Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) in PG.

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: Nil.

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Asst. Professors/others) :

Post Sanctioned Filled Actual (including CAS & MPS)

Professor 00 00 00

Associate Professor

(Reader)

00 00 00

Assistant Professor

(Lecturer)

03 02 02

Others - - -

11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization,

experience and research under guidance

a) Existing Faculty Profile

Name Qualification Designati

on

Specialization No. of

years

exper.

No. of Ph.D.

and M.Phil.

guided in

last 4 years

Mrs. S.

Mohanty

M.Sc., MCA,

M. Tech.

Asst.

Prof.

Operation

Research,

Number

Theory &

Cryptography

9 Nil

Guest Faculty Engaged

Dr. D. Mohanty M.Sc.,M.

Phil., Ph.D.

Guest Faculty Algebra 30 01

Dr. H. Kalia M.Sc., M.

Tech., Ph.D.

Guest Faculty Numerical

Analysis

30 Nil

Dr. S. K. Mohanta

(GF)

M.Sc., M.

Phil., Ph.D.

Asst. Prof. Nonlinear

Functional

Analysis

12 Nil

b) Faculty Profile of staff Resigned / Retired: Nil

Year Retired

or

Resign

Name Qualification Desig-

nation

Speciali-

zation

Status (present

occupation, if

any)

No. of

Ph.D.

students

awarded

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors:

A. Visiting Fellows: Nil.

B. Adjunct Faculty: Nil.

C. Emeritus Professors: Nil.

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary (Guest) faculty, programme-wise

information :

PG : 10%

14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio:

PG : 33: 1

Ph.D. : 1.5: 1

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned,

filled and actual:

Post Sanctioned Filled Actual

Lab Technician - - -

Office Assistant - - -

Gardener - - -

Sweeper - - -

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil

Sl No Research thrust areas

NIL

Miss. S. Das M.Sc. Asst.

Prof.

Fuzzy

Topology

04 Nil

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding

agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies,

project title and grants received project-wise.

a) National: Nil

Sl.

No

Title of the Project Funding

Agency

Amoun

t (Rs.

in

Lakhs)

Duratio

n

Principal

Investigator

Nil

Nil

Nil

b) International:

Sl.

No

Title of the Project Funding

Agency

Amoun

t (Rs.

in

Lakhs)

Duratio

n

Principal

Investigator

Nil

Nil

Nil

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received :

a) National Collaboration b) International Collaboration

Title of

the

Project

Collabo

rative

Institut

e

Grants

Received

(Rs. in

Lakhs)

Title of the

Project

Collaborative

Institute

Grants

Received

(in Lakhs)

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR,

AICTE, etc.; total grants received: Nil

Sl.

No.

Funded

under Duration

Grant received

(in lakhs)

Status

(Ongoing/Completed)

1

2

20. Research facility / centre with:

State recognition: No

National recognition: No

International recognition: No

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate

bodies: Nil

22. Publications: (Appendix-1 for details)

A. Number of papers published in Peer Reviewed Journals (National/

International):

S. Mohanty-7

Dr S.K Mohanta (G.F)- 6

B. Number of papers published in Non-Peer Reviewed Journals (National/

International): 00

C. Number of papers published in the Conference Proceedings (National/

International):

S. Mohanty-1

Dr S.K Mohanta (G.F)-3

D. Monographs: NIL

E. Chapters in Book: Nil

F. Edited Books: Nil

G. Books with ISBN with details of publishers: NIL

H. Number listed in International Database: None

I. Citation Index – NA

J. SNIP: NA

K. SJR: NA

L. Impact Factor – range / average: NA

M. h-index: NA

23. Details of patents and income generated: Nil

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: NIL

25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions /

Industries in India and abroad: None

26. Faculty serving in

a) National committees: NIL

b) International committees: NIL

c) Editorial Boards : NIL

d) Any other (please specify): NIL

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/orientation programs,

workshops, training programs and similar programs).

Faculty undertaken followings during the period 2010-11 to 2014-14

i. Number of orientation courses attended: 00

ii. Number of refresher courses attended : 00

iii. Number of training programme attended : 00

iv. Number of (National/International) conferences/seminars attended: 00

v. Number of workshops attended (National/ International) : 00

28. Student projects I. Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter-

departmental projects: Nil

II. Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities Industry / institute: Nil

29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by

Faculty: Nil

Doctoral /Post-doctoral fellows: Nil

Students: Nil

30. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (National/

International) with details of outstanding participants, if any:

Name Date Funded by Outstanding participants

National Conference on

“Emerging trends in

Management, Computing and

information Science”

March

29th

and

30th

,

2016.

University Prof.(Dr.) P. K. Satpathy

Prof.(Dr.) P. K Das

Prof.(Dr.) J. K. Dash

31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments

Nil

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name

of the

Course

Year/

Semester

wise

Applications

received

Selected Appeared for

exam

Pass

percentage

%

Male Female Male Female

M.Sc. 2012-14 42 07 11 07 10 86.66

2013-15 84 08 12 08 12 87.50

2014-16 132 17 11 17 11 70.83

2015-17 145 21 17 21 17

2016-18 147 24 36 - -

Ph.D. 2015-16 12 03 00 03 00 100

2016- 17 15 02 02 - -

33. Diversity of Students:

Session Name of

the

programme

% of students

from the same

University

% of students

from other

universities

within the

State

% of students

from

Universities

outside the

State

% of

students

from other

countries

2012-14 M.Sc. 44.4 44.4 11.1 -

2013-15 M.Sc. 50 50 Nil -

2014-16 M.Sc. 50 53.3 3.33 -

2015-17 M.Sc. 47.5 52.5 Nil -

2016-18 M.Sc. 50 50 Nil -

2015-16 Ph. D. - - - -

2016- 17 Ph. D. - - - -

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defence Services examinations,

NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise.

Nil

35. Student progression:

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

PG to M. Phil 15%

PG to Ph. D 5%

Ph. D to Post-Doctoral Nil

Employed

Campus selection Nil

Other than campus recruitment 25%

Entrepreneurs Nil

36. Diversity of staff:

Percentage of faculty who are graduates /Postgraduate

of the same University 60

From other universities within the State 30

From Universities from other States 10

From Universities outside the country NIL

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period: Nil

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library: None

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: Facilities extended to about 20 PCs for faculty

and students

c) Total number of class rooms: 02

d) Class rooms with ICT facility: None

e) Students’ laboratories: 01

f) Research laboratories: Nil

g) Instrument room: Nil

h) Store room: Nil

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

(a) From the host institution/university

Sr.

No.

Name of the doctoral

student

Ph. D.

(Awarded)

Ph. D

(ongoing)

Name of Faculty

(Supervisor)

A. K. Sahu Awarded Dr. P. K. Das

Manmohan Maharana - Ongoing

Ratan Ku. Jana - Ongoing

Kailash Ch. Naik - Ongoing

Bijaya Ku. Mohanty Ongoing

Smrutilekha Das Ongoing

Minakshi Das Ongoing

(b) From other institutions/universities: Nil

List of Research Associate/Teacher Fellow: Nil

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university: 02

IMA – Institute of Mathematics, Bhubaneswar

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology:

To update current needs of society and to enhance the knowledge of students.

42. Does the department obtain feedback from:

a. Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how does

the department utilize the feedback?: Yes

To improve the teaching

Modification of syllabus

Appreciation and encouragement of faculty

b. Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the

department utilize the feedback?:Yes

To satisfy regional needs

To improve the teaching

Modification of syllabus

Appreciation and encouragement of faculty

c. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department

utilize the feedback? :

To develop the students’ skills.

For placement of the students.

43. List the distinguished alumni of the department: Nil

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops/

seminar) involving external experts: Nil

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.

Class room lecture

Use of modern teaching aids LCD/PPT presentation

Active board presentations

Demonstrations/Lab work/Project work

Use of models

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and

learning outcomes are monitored?

The department ensures the learning outcomes by conducting internal assessment, home

assignment, student interaction etc.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

Science day celebration 2014, was organized on 28th

Feb. on each year.

Weekly seminar by students and faculty members.

48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department.

Department organizes research seminar on every Saturday where faculty members

and research scholar will explore their research ideas.

Department organizes industrial visits.

Support for students to join internship programme.

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other agencies?

If yes, give details: Nil

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge,

basic or applied:

Notable research achievements, publications in reputed journals

Guest lecturers

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of

the department:

Strength

1. Different research topics discussed with students by the department faculties and by

invited guest faculties.

2. Qualified and well trained young energetic faculty.

3. Competitive and updated Syllabi with compulsory project work in all levels.

4. Quality students input with high percentage of success rate in examination.

5. Good teacher student and stakeholder relationship.

Weaknesses

1. Inadequate annual grant for recurring expenditure

2. Inadequate supporting staff

3. Publication of books and filling of patent

Opportunities

1. Introduction new courses in pure Mathematics.

2. Research in new areas.

3. Consultancy and extension activities.

4. Adequate floor space for further growth.

Challenges

1. Filling up vacant positons and retaining competent faculty

2. Funds to strengthen the existing research base and for development of department.

52. Future plans of the department.

In order to translate the vision of the department in to reality, the department has set short

and long term plans. Some of them are mentioned below:

Modernisation of class rooms with up to date teaching aids.

Strengthening Seminar Library.

Upgradation of student’s laboratories with advanced facilities to improve the

practical skill of the students.

Collaborations at National & International levels as well as with industry.

Organizations of Workshops/Conferences and Seminars

Further increase number of publications in reputed journals and filing of patent.

To extend the instrumental and scientific expertise to the industries of this region

to generate funds for the department.

Developing the Department to a Centre of Excellence in the field of Mathematical

Sciences.

Appendix- I

Publications:

A. International Journals:

Sanjukta Mohanty and Prafulla Ku. Behera “An Optimal Routing Algorithm for

Horizontal Moving Signals in OCN for Massively Parallel Systems with Faulty

Node/Link”, American Journal of Networks and Communications (Science Publishing

Group), Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 35-46, April 2017 [ISSN NO: 2326 – 8964].

Sanjukta Mohanty and Prafulla Ku. Behera “Optimal Routing Algorithm in Multilayer

Octagon-Cell: A New Class of Octagon-Cell Interconnected Networks” Trasactions on

Networks and Communications (Society for Science and Education, United Kingdom),

Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 1-20, February 2017 [ISSN NO: 2054 – 7420].

Sanjukta Mohanty and Prafulla Ku. Behera “Fault Tolerant Routing Algorithm in

Octagon-Cell Interconnected Network for Horizontal Moving Messages”, International

Journal of Computer Networks & Communications, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 23-38, January

2017 [ISSN NO: 0975–2293].

Sanjukta Mohanty and Prafulla Ku. Behera “Fundamental Theorems to find Optimal

Path Length in Routing of Messages in Octagon–Cell Interconnected Network”, Accepted

in International Journal of Network and Communication Research, European-American

Journal (European Centre for Research, Training and Development).

Sanjukta Mohanty and Prafulla Ku. Behera “Study of Assembly Line Scheduling, an

Application of Dynamic Programming”, Oriental Journal of Computer Science &

Technology, An International Research Journal, Vol-3, No. 2, pp. 245-254, December

2010 [ISSN NO: 0974 – 6471].

Sanjukta Mohanty and Dr Prafulla Ku Behera “Optimal Routing Algorithm in a

Octagon-Cell network”, International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer

Science, (Available Online at www.ijarcs.info) Vol-2, No. 5, pp. 625-637, Sept-October

2011[ISSN NO: 0976 – 5697].

Sanjukta Mohanty and Dr Prafulla ku Behera “Comparison of Octagon-cell Network

with other interconnected network topologies and its applications”, International Journal

of Computer Engineering and Applications, (Available online at www.ijcea.com) Vol

VII, Issue II, page. 201-211, August 2014 [ISSN NO: 2321-3469].

S. K. Mohanta, P. K. Das, “Generalized Banach contraction principle in inclosed set”

International National Journal Of Pure And Applied Mathematics (2015), 99(1),

ISSN- 1311-8080.

P. K. Das, S. K. Mohanta, and R. U. Verma, “Interrelation between generalized

numerical range and generalized differential dominated variational inequality problems of

order λ” Nonlinear Functional Analysis and Applications (2014),17(1), 95 – 102,

ISBN- 978- 1- 60876-839-4.

P. K. Das, S. K. Mohanta, “Generalized bounded differential dominated variational

inequality problems”, Transaction on Mathematical Programming and Applications

(2013), 1(8), 1 – 15, ISSN- 2325- 405X.

P. K. Das, S. K. Mohanta, “(GDDVIP; λ) and the variable step iterative method for T-η-

invex function of order λ in Hilbert spaces”, Nonlinear Functional Analysis and

Applications (2013), 18(1), 1 – 21, ISBN- 978- 1- 60876-839-4.

P. K. Das, S. K. Mohanta, “Generalized vector variational inequality problem,

generalized vector complementarity problem in Hilbert spaces, Riemannian n-manifold,

Sn, and ordered topological vector spaces: a study using fixed pointtheorem and

homotopy function”, Advances in Nonlinear Variational Inequalities (2009), 12(2), 37

- 48, ISSN- 1092- 910X .

National Journal:

S. K. Mohanta, P. K. Das, “Convergence of the variable step iterative method for

(AGDDV IP; λ)” Orissa Mathematical Society (2014), 33(1), ISSN- 0975-2323.

Paper Presentation On National Conferences:

Sanjukta Mohanty and Dr Prafulla Ku Behera “Much of the Success of ‘Operation

Research (OR)’ in the Last Ten Decades is due to the Computer Applications”, National

Conference on Soft Computing & Data Mining, ( Dept of Mathematics & Computer

Science, Upendra Nath College, Nalagaja, Mayurbhanj, Odisha) Page.86-90, January 30-

31, 2012.

S. K. Mohanta, “Teaching, Learning And Research In Variational Inequality Problems”

Invited Speaker on UGC Sponsored National Level Seminar on “Recent Trends in

Mathematics and Computing” held on 14th

and 15th

Oct., 2015(Department of

Mathematics Ramnagar College, Depal, Purba Medinipur, 721453, West Bengal)

P. K. Das, S. K. Mohanta, “Interrelation between generalized numerical range and

generalized differential dominated variational inequality problems of order λ” ICIMSC-

2014 (KIIT University, Bhubaneswar- 24, Odisha, India).

P. K. Das, S. K. Mohanta, “Bounded generalized differential dominated vector quality

Problems” Proceedings of the conference on Industrial Mathematics and Soft

Computing, 2012 (KIIT University, Bhubaneswar- 24, Odisha, India).

A. Chapter in books: Nil

B. Edited books: Nil

C. Book with ISBN no.: Nil