Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

Dr. Ajit Kumar

Professor- Head

Department : Mathematics

Date of Joining :01/07/2004

URL : ajitmathsoft.wordpress.com

Email Address : a.kumar[@]ictmumbai.edu.in

Phone [Mobile] 9969031202

Office Extention : 2681

Research Area : • Optimization and Statistical Techniques, • Differential Geometry & Analysis • Mathematical Pedagogy, • Use of Computer Aided Tools and Mathematical Software in Mathematics. Publications: (peer reviewed) so far : 1
Conference proceedings/papers : 6 Seminars /Lectures/ Or ations delivered : 30 Post graduate Thesis supervision during 2012-13: 01 Highlights of research work done and its impart (maximum two singlespaced pages with figures/diagrams etc.): My current area of interest is in the fled of Optimization Techniques, Statistical Techniques, Numerical Method and Mathematical Pedagogy. Although my doctoral thesis was in the area of Differential Geometry, I have not been able to work further in this area due to the nature of my current teaching assignments. However, this has provided me opportunity to developed newer interests. I plan to continue to focus these areas and get deeply involved. I also have significant experiences in using mathematical software and programming languages which are very important especially in these areas of mathematics. I wish to explore the water resources management programmes where optimization and statistical techniques such as stochastic optimization, and distribution free techniques etc. can play a significance role. I believe not much has been done in India in this area and there is a lot of scope, especially when the county is facing a lot of challenges. Mathematical software have potential to facilitate an active approach to learning, to allow students to become involved in discovery and to consolidate their own knowledge, thus developing conceptual and geometrical understanding and a deeper approach to learning. Emergence of such mathematical tools and its ability to deal with most of the undergraduate mathematics cannot be ignored by mathematics educators. While use of computer technologies in many countries in teaching and learning mathematics have made a significant impact at all levels, use of such tools in mathematics teaching at all levels is in its infancy in India. So much so, that many mathematics teachers are not even aware of existence of such tools. My aim is to create awareness about innovative use of Mathematical Software among mathematics teachers across the country. I also wish to create a pool of teachers who can create innovative teaching modules, constantly regular update mathematics teachers knowledge and work as catalyst. We can also create an institution which can take care teachers training programme at all level and use of (Information and communication Technology) ICT will be in its forefront. I have been involved with the Mathematics Training and Talent Search (MTTS) programme for last several years in the various capacities. I believe that this programme has benefited a lot of students including me and has made a significant impact on mathematical science in India.

Academic Information
Degree/Diploma Description year subject
1 Ph.D.   2002
2 M.Sc.   1997
3 B.Sc.   1995

Courses Taught : M.Sc.: Advanced Calculus, Optimization Techniques, Software Lab and Computer Applications U.G.: Applied Math IV

Paper Published
1 International Journal “Optimizing Generalized Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem Using Augmented Savings Algorithm”, with Barnali Saha and Kamlesh Sutar, Computational Intelligence in Data Mining, Springer, Volume 990, pp 527-54, 2019.    AUG  2019      
2 International Journal “Interdependence of Returns on Bombay Stock Exchange Indices”, with Prabhat G. Dwivedi, International Journal of Engineering Technology Science and Research, ISSN 2394 – 3386, Vol. 4, Issue 8, Aug. 2017    AUG  2017      
3 “A Foundation Course in Mathematics” with S. Kumaresan and Bhaba Kumar Sarma, ISBN No. 978-81-8487-610-9, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi.    NOV  2017      
4 International Journal "Optimizing Heterogeneous Fleet Vehicle Routing Problem", with Barnali Saha, International Journal of Advance Research in Science and Engineering, Vol 5, Issue No 08, ISSN-2319-8354, p. 542-551 (August 2016)    AUG  2016      
5 National Journal “Gender Classification Using Facial Image in R-Language” with Manasi Khanolkar, JMSG, Vol 2, Issue 2, Oct 16, ISBN No. 2454 8367, p. 106-113    NOV  2016      
6 International Journal "Application of Progressive Discovery as a Teaching Aid Using MathDisk” with Sang-Gu Lee and Sharfudeen Ashraf, Electronic Journal of Mathematics and Technology, Volume 10, Number 1, ISSN 1933-2823, page 44-54 (2016).    FEB  2016      
7 National Conference Teaching Linear Algebra with Sage, presented during "31st Conference of Ramanujan Mathematical Society", National College, Tiruchilapalli during June 18-21, 2016.    JUN  2016      
8 International Conference Teaching Calculus with Sage presented in the “International Congress on Mathematics Education (ICME)”, Hamburg, Germany held during July 24–31, 2016.    JULY  2016      
9 National Conference "OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE, ITS USE AND RELEVANCE TO SCHOOL EDUCATION" published in the proceeding of 7th Conference on Technology & Innovation in Mathematics Education held during 4th--7th December 2015 at VP College of Engineering Baramati.    DEC  2015      
10 An online book on "Linear Algebra with Sage" with Sang-Gu Lee and others, Nov, 2015, ISBN-978-89-24-03105-8, Kyobobook, S. Korea The book is available freely to download from http://matrix.skku.ac.kr/2015-Album/Big-Book-LinearAlgebra-Eng-2015.pdf. The printed version of the book on demand is also available.    NOV  2015      
11 "A Basic Course in Real Analysis” with S. Kumaresan, Chapman and Hall/CRC Press, published in 2014, ISBN No. 97814822163712.    JAN  2014      
12 “Calculus using Sage with Sang-Gu Lee, SKKU, Korea and Robert Beezer, published by Kyungmoon Book, S. Korea, 2014, ISBN 978-89-6105-458-4    JAN  2014      
13 A Chapter on “Educational Interfaces between Mathematics and Industry in India AND Use of Technology in Mathematics Education in India” ICMI Study Series on “Educational Interfaces between Mathematics and Industry”, Springer, ISBN: 978-3-319-002270-3, 2013, Chapter 22, p. 229-236.      2013      
14 International Conference "Enhancing Student Comprehension of Mathematics with MathDisk" jointly with Mohamed Jafarali, proceeding of "The Second International Conference on Mathematics, and Technology in Mathematics Education, March 4-6, 2013, Phnom Penh, Cambodia    MAR  2013      
15 National Conference "SAGE: Software for Algebra Geometry and Experimentation", proceeding of National Seminar on Uses of Technology in Math Education, SSCE, Shimurali, WB, Sept. 11-12, 2012, p. 38-48.    SEPT  2012      
16 A chapter on “Laplace Transform” in Applied Mathematics II, Published by Mumbai University, Institute of Distance Education (p. 150-182)      2012      
17 A chapter on “Inverse Laplace Transform” in Applied Mathematics II , Mumbai University, Institute of Distance Education (p. 183-197)      2012      
18 A chapter on “Application of Laplace Transform” in Applied Mathematics II, Mumbai University, Institute of Distance Education (p. 199-207)      2012      
19 A chapter on “Fourier Series” in Applied Mathematics II , Mumbai University, Institute of Distance Education (p. 211-233)      2012      
20 A chapter on “Fourier Integral and Fourier Transform” in Applied Mathematics II, Mumbai University, Institute of Distance Education (p. 234-267)      2012      
21 A chapter on “Plotting Graphs Using Derivatives” in Applied Mathematics I,Mumbai University, Institute of Distance Education (p. 120-145)      2011      
22 International Conference "Educational Interfaces between Mathematics and Industry in India AND Use of Technology in Mathematics Education in India", Proceeding of International conference on “Educational Interfaces Between Mathematics and Industry” (An ICMI-ICIAM International Study), Oct. 11-15, 2010 at Lisbon, Portugal, ISBN No. 10:1-933223-64-2    OCT  2010      
23 International Conference Use of Mathematical Software for Teaching and Learning Mathematics,with S. Kumaresan, Proceedings of 11th International Congress on Mathematics Education (ICME), July, 6-13, 2008 at Monterrey, Mexico    JULY  2008      
24 National Conference "Use of Computer Algebra Systems in Mathematics Teaching", Proceeding of Technology and Innovation in Mathematics Education (TIME 2007), IITB, 2007, p. 69-76, ISBN No. 978-81905591-12-6    DEC  2007      
25 International Journal “Classification of Surfaces Via Morse Theory”, Expositiones Mathematicae, 18,(2000, 037-074) with S. Kumaresan and Abhijit Champanerkar.      2000      
Achievements
1 Award Prof. N. R. Kamath Book Author's Award 2015, ICT Mumbai.    MAR  2015      

Work Experience Information
From Date To Date Designation Organization Name
1 15/06/2002 31/07/2003 Lecturer St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
2 01/08/2003 30/06/2004 Assistant Professor Mathematical Sciences Foundation Delhi
3 01/07/2016 Associate Professor Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
4 01/07/2004 30/06/2016 Assistant Professor Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
Membership In Professional Societies
Description No Membership No Membership Information
1 Ramanujan Mathematical Society (RMS) 926 Life time member
2 Member of National Core Committee of MTTS Programme More info at www.mtts.org.in
3 Mathematics Consortium Life Time Member
Training/Conferences/Short Term Courses Attended
Month Year Training attended Information
1 AUG 2014 International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM 2014)“, Aug 13-21, 2014, Seoul, South Korea.
2 DEC 2014 Pedagogical Training for Mathematics Teachers (PTMT), December 01 –13, 2014, Tripura University, Agartala
3 AUG 2014 “The 19th International Linear Algebra Society Conference (ILAS 2014)“, Aug. 6–9, 2014, Seoul, South Korea.
4 DEC 2013 “18th Asian Technological Conference on Mathematics”, December 7 to December 11, 2013, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India.
5 JUN 2013 “The Asian Mathematics Conference 2013 (AMC)”, June 30 to July 4, 2013, Busan, South Korea
6 DEC 2012 “17th Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics (ATCM 2012)”, December 16-20, 2012, Bangkok, Thailand.
7 JULY 2012 “12th International Congress on Mathematics Education (ICME)”, held at Seoul, South Korea during July 8-15, 2012. I was part of the Indian delegation for giving national presentation on Mathematics Education in India.
8 OCT 2010 International conference on “Educational Interfaces Between Mathematics and Industry” (An ICMI-ICIAM International Study), Oct. 11-15, 2010 at Lisbon, Portugal.
9 AUG 2010 ICM 2010, Hyderabad, Aug. 19-27, 2010 and gave a short presentation on the MTTS programme in its Mathematics Education section.
10 JULY 2008 11th International Congress on Mathematics Education (ICME), July 6-13, 2008 at Monterrey, Mexico. I was invited to deliver a Regular Lecture.
11 DEC 2014 "Pedagogical Training for Mathematics Teachers (PTMT) in Real Analysis", December 01 –13, 2014, Tripura University, Agartala
12 MAY 2015 CEP Course: Teaching Applied Mathematics to Post Graduate Students in Engineering, CDEEP, IIT Bombay, May 13–15, 2015.
13 NOV 2015 "Pedagogical Training for Mathematics Teachers (PTMT) in Linear Algebra", November 02 -07, 2015, ICT, Mumbai
14 DEC 2015 “Advanced Data Analysis in Management” under TEQIP-II at School of Management, IIT Delhi during December 14–18, 2015.
15 JUN 2016 31st Conference of Ramanujam Mathematical Society (RMS) held at the National Collelge, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu during June 18-21, 2016.
16 JULY 2016 13th International Congress on Mathematics Education (ICME) held at Hamburg, Germany during July 24--31, 2016.
17 OCT 2017 “Teacher Training Workshop on Research Based Pedagogical Tools”, Sacred Heart College, Kochi, Kerala; 11-14 October, 2017, organized by IISER Pune in collaboration with British Council.
18 NOV 2017 “Faculty Induction Programme”, organized by the National Programme Implementation Unit (NPIU) in collaboration with the College of Engineering Pune during Nov 27– December 02, at COEP, Pune.
19 JAN 2018 Attended a National Seminar on “Symbiotic Correlation of Mathematics and Information Technology Pan-Industry on January 2018 at the Shailendra Education Society’s Arts, Commerce and Science College, Mumbai.
20 JAN 2019 Inaugural conference on “Mathematics Teacher Association” during January 03–05, 2019 at the Homi Bhaba Centre Science and Education, Mumbai.
21 FEB 2019 AICTE workshop on “Examination Reforms” on February 01, 2019 at COEP Pune
22 FEB 2019 “Professional Development Training Programme” at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur during February 11–15, 2019.
23 FEB 2019 National conference on “Equity: Achievements and Challenges in India” during February 15-16, 2019 at the college of Engineering Pune. The conference was organized by NPIU in collaboration with DTE.
24 MAY 2019 National Workshop on “Strategic Quality Initiatives in Technical Education” during 09-13 May 2019 at Lakshadweep.
25 AUG 2019 Workshop on “Decoding Cyber Security Crimes” at ICT Mumbai during Aug. 19-21, 2019.
Training/Conference/Short Term Courses Conducted
Month Year Training Conductted Information
1 AUG 2014 Organized a “contributory mini-Symposium on Teaching Linear Algebra” at the 19th ILAS 2014 conference, Seoul, S. Korea held during Aug. 6–9, 2014.
2 JAN 2014 Organized a national conference on “Educational Interfaces Between Mathematics and Industry” at ICT, Mumbai, during January 23–24, 2014. I was convener of the LOC, member of APC and one of the panelists on “Role of Technology in Mathematics”.
3 DEC 2013 Conducted as a coordinator a UGC refresher course in Applied Mathematics and Statistics with theme: Role of Applied Mathematics and Statistics in Technological Advancement during November 20, 2013 to December 10, 2013
4 DEC 2013 Conducted a workshop on “MathDisk” during an international conference, the 18th Asian Technological Conference in Mathematics (ATCM) held during December 7–10, 2013, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India
5 DEC 2012 Conducted a workshop on “MathDisk” during an international conference, the 17th Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics (ATCM 2012) during December 16-20, 2012 at the Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand
6 FEB 2011 Workshop on Math Modeling and use of free Math Software at the Department of Mathematics, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, February 26-27, 2011
7 DEC 2011 Western Region conference on “National Initiative in Mathematics Education” at the IISER, Pune during 26-28 December 2011
8 AUG 2011 Mathematics Education–Trends and Challenges at the University of Hyderabad, August 19–21, 2011
9 MAY 2011 MTTS main camp as a local coordinator in 2006, 2007 and 2011 at the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai.
10 MAY 2007 MTTS main camp as a local coordinator in 2006, 2007 and 2011 at the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai.
11 MAY 2006 MTTS main camp as a local coordinator in 2006, 2007 and 2011 at the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai.
12 NOV 2015 Organised "Pedagogical Training for Mathematics Teachers (PTMT) in Linear Algebra", November 02 -07, 2015, ICT, Mumbai
13 FEB 2016 “3rd National Workshop on Statistical Methods and R Programming-2016” jointly organized by AERU, ISI, Kolkata and Dept. of Mathematics, ICT Mumbai during February 10-15, 2016.
14 NOV 2015 “Pedagogical Training Programme for Mathematics Teachers (PTMT)” during November 02-07, 2015 at the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai.
15 APRIL 2016 Organized as the academic coordinator, the "mini-MTTS Programme" at the Ramnarain Ruia College Mumbai, during April 11-16, 2016.
16 AUG 2016 Workshop on "Statistical Data Analysis using R" during August 13-14, 2016 at ICT Mumbai
17 SEPT 2016 Organized a workshop on “Computational Mathematics with Sage” during September 23-24, 2016 at ICT Mumbai.
18 SEPT 2016 Organized a 2nd workshop on “Statistical Data Analysis using R” during September 16-17, 2016 at ICT Mumbai.
19 OCT 2016 Organized a workshop on “Pedagogical Training using ICT Tools” during Oct. 08-09, 2016 at ICT Mumbai.
20 FEB 2017 Organized a two day workshop on "Data analysis with Python" during Feb.06-07, 2017. The programme was funded by TEQIP
21 MAR 2017 Organized a two days workshop on "Machine Learning with Python" durng March 08-09, 2017 at ICT Mumbai. The programme was funded by TEQIP.
22 MAR 2017 Organized a series of lectures/workshop on "Lean Six Sigma" during March 14-15, 2017 under the aegis of TEQIP.
23 APRIL 2017 Organized as an academic coordinator ,“mini-MTTS Programme” held at the Ramnarain Ruia College Mumbai, during April 10–15, 2017
24 MAY 2017 Organized as Academic Coordinator, the Silver Jubilee Celebration of Mathematics Training and Talent Search Programme, held at the Regional Institute of Education, Mysure, May 19-20, 2017.
25 JAN 2018 Hands on training programme on “MATLAB” on January 23, 2018 at ICT Mumbai.
26 FEB 2018 Workshop on “Python Programming Language” during February 21-24, 2018 organized jointly with NES Ratnam College, Mumbai.
27 NOV 2018 Organized as an academic coordinator ,“mini-MTTS Programme” held at the Bhaskaracharya Pratisthana, Pune during Nov. 23–28, 2018.
28 NOV 2018 Organized as an academic coordinator ,“mini-MTTS Programme” held at the NES Ratnam College Mumbai, during Nov. 26, 2018 to December 01, 2018.
29 DEC 2018 Workshop on “Deep Learning with Python” during December 17-19, 2018 at ICT Mumbai under TEQIP-III.
30 JUN 2019 Workshop on “3D Simplifid Mathematics with Excel” in jointly with NES Ratnam College Mumbai and Dass Scientific Research Labs Pvt Ltd, Ahemedabad during June 24-26, 2019.
31 AUG 2019 Organized as a convenor, a workshop on “Cyber Security” at ICT Mumbai during Aug 19-21, 2019.
32 AUG 2019 Organized as a convenor, a workshop on “Cyber Security” at ICT Mumbai during Aug 19-21, 2019.
33 DEC 2019 Organized as an academic coordinator, a mini-MTTS programme at IIT Bhilai, Raipur during December 16-21, 2019
34 NOV 2019 Organized as an academic coordinator 'mini-MTTS Programme" at the B. K. Birla College, Kalyan, Mumbai during Nov. 04-09, 2019
  • "Group Theory -- An Expedition with SageMath" with Vikas Bist to be published by Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi.
  • "A Foundation Course in Mathematics" with S. Kumaresan and Bhaba Kumar Sarma, ISBN No. 978-81-8487-610-9, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi.
  • Online book on "Linear Algebra with Sage" with Sang-Gu Lee and others. Printer version (on demand) of this book is also available, ISBN-978-89-24-03105-8, by Kyobobook.