Prof. Bidyadhar Subudhi: Impactful Reformer Contributing to Better Engineering and Technology

It’s often difficult to find leaders in the field of engineering and technology who are dedicated and passionate about focusing on innovation, education, and social issues. NIT Warangal’s current Director, Prof. Bidyadhar Subudhi, has made a tremendous impact and is viewed as one such leader that people would want to follow up with.

Prof. Subudhi is an accomplished academic researcher. His experience and accomplishments take center stage in his position at NIT Warangal, the first regional engineering college established in 1959 under the guidance of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. With six decades of history, NIT Warangal has become a top engineering and technology institute. Prof. Subudhi is striving to bring this prestigious institute to the next level of growth through innovative approaches and technical expertise.

Academic Foundations and Global Acclaim

Prof. Subudhi acquired NIT Rourkela’s graduation in Electrical Engineering and completed a Master’s Degree in Control and Instrumentation from IIT Delhi. He moved to the United Kingdom, where he earned his PhD in Control System Engineering from the University of Sheffield in 2003.

His areas of academic and research involvement internationally include several post-doctoral level research works at the National University of Singapore, the University of Saskatchewan in Canada as well as the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok as a visiting professor.

He took over the charge of Director, NIT Warangal on 27.04.2023. Prior to this, he was a professor at the School of Electrical Sciences and dean (R&D) at IIT Goa, and he is currently in deputation. He served as a Professor of Electrical Engineering, Dean (Alumni Relation & Resource Generation), HoD, Electrical Engineering at NIT Rourkela.

Achievements and Awards

Prof. Subudhi’s career work is constantly recognized through various awards. His work in science and technology made him awarded the Samanta Chandra Sekhar Award from the Odisha Bigyan Academy and the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the NIT Rourkela. His outstanding performance in research was again acknowledged through the NITRAA Research Excellence Award as well as the Outstanding Leadership Award instituted by the IEEE Computer Society.

He is a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering, Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association, IET (UK), and a Distinguished Speaker for ACM. He serves as a Technical Committee Member of the IEEE Technical Committees on Intelligent Control, IEEE Consumer Electronics (Power and Energy), IFAC Computational Intelligence in Control, Steering Committee Member of the Asian Control Association, Member of the IFAC Council, and Vice-Chair of the IEEE Technical Committee on Consumer Electronics (Power and Energy). He serves as an Editor with IEEE Transaction on Sustainable Energy, IEEE Systems Journal, IEEE Access, and IET Electronics Letter. 

A Pioneer in Research and Development

The research portfolio of Prof. Subudhi is quite enormous and very effective. With over 176 peer-reviewed journal publications, 115 conference papers, 14 book chapters, and eight authored books, his works form a basis in Systems & Control, Power System Control, Embedded Systems, AI, and Machine Learning, among many other areas.

His research interests include System & Control, Control of Power Systems, Embedded Systems, and AI & Machine Learning. His mentorship has been remarkable, as witnessed in his efforts to supervise 46 PhD students and many more in the pipeline.

One of his innovations includes an electric vehicle charger that works efficiently and can be integrated into microgrid systems. This is an innovation that is cost-efficient and is also an excellent step towards developing clean transportation systems.

He holds 4 patents and has received funding from DST, BRNS, DRDO, and the Royal Academy of Engineering in the UK. His contributions to setting up modern research centers have opened opportunities for many PhD scholars in career development, industries, and R&D labs. His guided PhD students are currently serving as faculties in prestigious universities like IITs, NITs & IIITs, researchers in top research firms, and engineers in leading MNCs across the globe.

Prof. Subudhi has been recognized in the ‘Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List’ for five consecutive years, which shows his constant zeal towards research and development.

Leading At NIT Warangal

Having assumed duties as Director of NIT Warangal, Prof. Subudhi feels that the institution still has more distance to cover in its quest for excellence. The institute has a strong track record of innovations and achievements which he believes will further strengthen the future of engineering education with more Leadership initiatives during his tenure.

NIT Warangal has been granted 29 patents this year, and another 36 applications are in the pipeline. This is a remarkable record in the history of NIT Warangal. 

Beyond academia, Prof. Subudhi serves as a jury member for prestigious events like the BW Unicorn Summit & Awards and Tata InnoVista, reflecting his dedication to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

The Man Behind the Achievements

Despite his towering achievements, Prof. Subudhi remains a humble and approachable leader. His dedication to mentoring young minds, inspiring faculty, and advancing technological frontiers speaks volumes about his character.

Prof. Bidyadhar Subudhi’s journey from a passionate student to a globally recognized academic leader is nothing short of extraordinary. His unwavering commitment to knowledge, research, and societal progress is a shining example for future generations.

As he continues to lead and inspire, Prof. Subudhi exemplifies the true essence of a change-maker, driving innovation and excellence in engineering and technology for a better world.

The Source of the Accomplishments

Even with all those great accomplishments, Prof. Subudhi is still a very down-to-earth and easy-to-reach leader. The willingness that he must mentor young brains, motivate the faculty, and expand the technical frontiers speaks a lot about his character.

Prof. Bidyadhar Subudhi from being a keen learner to an academic leader is an incredible transformation. Looking at him, who is so focused on the academic sphere, research, and social improvement, is an inspiration for generations to come.

While he persists in orienting and motivating, Prof. Subudhi noticeably demonstrates the core qualities of a doer; one who is able to create significant impacts for better engineering and technological advancement for the world.

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