PROF. ATAL CHAUDHURI biography
He received his Master of Electronics and Telecommunication Degree with Computer Science specialization in the year 1982 ranking 1st in the said specialization. Next he joined Webel Computers Ltd. as R&D Engineer and worked for one year and finally came back to Jadavpur University for his keen interest in research and academics.
Next he joined Jadavpur University as Project Engineer and received UNIDO fellowship in the year 1984 for visit to West German and USA for studying the state of art automation appropriate for Indian context. After returning he joined Jadavpur University as lecturer in the year 1985. Shortly he was promoted to the post of Associate. Professor in the year 1989. He also received his PhD (Engg.) degree in the same year for his thesis “An Approach Towards the Analysis and Design of Network Protocols using Petri Net Models”. Finally he was promoted to the post of Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering of Jadavpur University in the year 1997. He has completed more than 35 years of Teaching at University level. He also served as Head of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering (2006-2008), which is a rotational assignment. He served as Vice Chancellor for Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha State funded unitary Technology University (apprx. 70 years old). He was also deputed to the post of Dean, faculty of Engineering & Technology, Jadavpur University.
He has over 140 publications at both National and International level. Till date sixteen scholars have been awarded PhD degree under his guidance.
His field of interest is Mobile ad-hoc network, Information security, Fault Tolerant Architecture, Decimal Architecture, Vedic Mathematics, Reversible Logic, Green Computing, etc. He has a copyright on software developed for Automated Braille Printer and designed Computerized Braille Press for Blind Boy’s Academy, Narendrapur Ramakrishna Mission, West Bengal. He served as an active member of the Technical Committee for conducting and counseling State Level Joint Entrance Examination for admission to Engineering and Medical Courses. He served as an Expert (currently as Chairman) for AICTE, NAAC, UGC, and NBA teams for accreditation and assessment of various institutions across the country for the last 30 years.
Best Skills
- Computer Science and Engineering: Expertise spanning more than 35 years in teaching and research.
- Network Protocols: Specialization in analysis and design using Petri Net Models.
- Mobile Ad-hoc Networks: Advanced knowledge in mobile networking technologies.
- Information Security: Deep understanding of security protocols and practices.
- Fault Tolerant Architecture: Experience in designing fault-tolerant computer systems.
- Decimal Architecture: Research and development in decimal-based computing systems.
- Vedic Mathematics: Application of Vedic mathematical principles in computing.
- Reversible Logic: Expertise in reversible computing and logic design.
- Green Computing: Advocacy and implementation of environmentally sustainable computing practices.
- Publication and Guidance: Author of over 140 publications and supervisor for sixteen PhD scholars.
- Software Development: Copyrighted software for Automated Braille Printer and Computerized Braille Press.
- Academic Leadership: Served as Head of Department, Vice Chancellor, and Dean at various institutions.
- Accreditation Expertise: Long-standing service as an Expert and Chairman for AICTE, NAAC, UGC, and NBA teams.
- Engineering Education: Contribution to state-level entrance examinations and educational counseling.
