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Sumit Dass

Sumit Dass
School of Electronics Engineering
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Sumit Dass

Assistant Professor

School of Electronics Engineering
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Biography and academic profile

Sumit Dass received his B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from Government Engineering College, Raipur, in 2008, and his M.Tech. in Laser and Electro-Optics from the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune, in 2011. He earned his Ph.D. in Optical Fiber Sensing from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar, in 2019. He then worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Florida Atlantic University, USA, for two and a half years. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor-II at the School of Electronics Engineering, KIIT Bhubaneswar. His research focuses on developing optical technologies, including 3D imaging systems and fiber-optic sensors, for applications in marine ecology, environmental monitoring, and biomedical sciences.

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Research Interests

Dr. Sumit Dass's research focuses on advancing optical technologies for marine ecology, environmental monitoring, and biomedical applications. He is developing 3D optical imaging systems, including stereo imaging and holography, for high-resolution mapping and precise characterization of marine organisms. To improve automation and accuracy in data analysis, he is also designing AI and ML pipelines for processing and classifying data from these imaging systems. His expertise extends to the design and development of optical fiber-based sensors. He is actively working on high-precision, cost-effective photonic sensors for real-world applications, aiming to enhance performance in biomedical and agricultural fields.

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Educational Qualifications

PhD

03

Administrative Responsibilities

Course Coordinator, Mentorship

04

Course Expertise

Optical Fiber Communication, Network Analysis, Digital Electronics, and Satellite Communication

05

Awards and Achievements

  • ‘First Place’ in the LAMP Poster Session(2019)
    “Winter College on Applications of Optics and Photonics in Food Science,” ICTP, Trieste, Italy.
  • International Travel Grant (2017)
    Department of Science and Technology, India.
  • International Travel Grant (2016)
    Optical Society (OSA), United States.
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Projects and Collaborations

  • National:

    [1] Title: "Development of IR Absorption Spectroscopy System Using Tapered PCF-Based Supercontinuum Source."
    Role: Lead PI
    Funding Agency: Science and Engineering Research Board, Government of India
    SERB Identification: SQUID-1987-SD-7145
    Cost of project: ₹1,830,000 (3 years)

  • International:

    [1] Title: "An in situ autonomous holographic imaging system for detection and monitoring of plankton communities and harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie."
    Role: Co-PI
    Funding Agency: OTT Grants, U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System
    Requested Budget: $1,198,000 (3 years)

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    Professional Memberships

    • Member, Marine Technology Society, 2022 – Present
    • Member, Optical Society of America, 2014 – Present.
    • Member, SPIE, 2015 – Present.
    • Member, IEEE Photonics Society, 2016 – Present.
    • Member, Optical Society of India, 2016 – Present.
    08

    Patents and Innovations

  • Granted:

    [1] Title: "Solid core photonic crystal fiber modal interferometer based micro-g accelerometer"
    Indian Patent Number: 448718, Date of Grant: 31-Aug-2023
    Inventors: R. Jha, S. Dass, and J. N. Dash

  • Filed:

    [1] Title: "Optical fiber microphone/hydrophone based on cascaded single-mode fiber tapers"
    Indian Patent Application Number: 201731014677, Patent Filed on: 25-April-2017
    Inventors: R. Jha and S. Dass
    [2] Title: "Traffic Monitoring Method Through Weigh In Motion Sensing System Using Processed Optical Fiber Interferometers"
    Indian Patent Application Number: 202331053335, Patent Filed on: 08-August-2023
    Inventors: R. Jha, K. Chatterjee, A. K. Maurya, S. Dass and U. C. Sahoo

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