Dr. Alak Roy | Cultural heritage | Best Researcher Award

Tripura University | India

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DR. ALAK ROY: INNOVATOR IN UNDERWATER WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS AND EDUCATION 🌐

📚 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Dr. Alak Roy began his academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) in 2008, graduating with an impressive 71.84% (CGPA: 3.99/5.0). His thirst for knowledge led him to pursue an M.Tech in Information Technology from Tezpur University, where he excelled with 82% (CGPA: 8.65/10.0). Dr. Roy completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the same university in 2019, with a groundbreaking thesis titled “A Study on MAC Protocols for Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks” under the guidance of Prof. Nityananda Sarma.

🧪 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Dr. Roy has dedicated over a decade to academia, serving in various capacities at Tripura University. His tenure includes roles as Assistant Professor at Academic Level 10, Senior Scale, and now Selection Grade. Dr. Roy’s expertise lies in developing and teaching advanced courses, such as computer networks, wireless communication, and IoT applications. He is also an innovator, co-holding patents such as an IoT-based inline smart water monitoring system.

🔬 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON CULTURAL HERITAGE

Dr. Roy’s research predominantly explores Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks (UWSN), IoT applications, and MAC protocol performance optimization. His publications in esteemed journals like The Computer Journal and Digital Communications and Networks highlight his commitment to advancing wireless communication technologies. His work addresses critical factors affecting the efficiency of MAC protocols in underwater environments, paving the way for sustainable and effective network solutions.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Through his innovative research and teaching, Dr. Roy has influenced numerous students and peers. His development of receiver preambling with channel polling MAC protocols has set new benchmarks in UWSN performance. Beyond his technical contributions, Dr. Roy’s mentorship has inspired a new generation of researchers to pursue excellence in wireless communication and IoT solutions.

📈 ACADEMIC CITATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

Dr. Roy has an impressive array of publications, including:

• “Multichannel Ordered Contention MAC Protocol for Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks” (The Computer Journal, 2020).
• “RPCP-MAC: Receiver Preambling with Channel Polling MAC Protocol” (International Journal of Communication Systems, 2020).
• Contributions to Springer’s Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems series.

His research output is widely cited, reflecting its relevance and impact in academia and industry.

🏅 HONORS & AWARDS

Dr. Roy has received numerous accolades, including:

• National Eligibility Test (NET) for Lectureship (2007).
• GATE qualification with a scholarship for M.Tech studies (2008-2010).
• Diploma in Painting from Bangiya Sangeet Parishad (2003).
• Multiple conference best-paper recognitions.

🌐 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

As a thought leader in wireless communication, Dr. Roy is poised to influence the next wave of technological advancements. His commitment to mentoring and research ensures a lasting legacy in both academia and industry. His ongoing projects, such as intelligent IoT systems, signal a promising future for sustainable tech solutions.

🌠 FINAL NOTE

Dr. Alak Roy’s journey exemplifies a blend of academic rigor, innovative research, and impactful teaching. His work in UWSNs and IoT continues to break new ground, addressing pressing challenges in communication technologies.

📑 NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS 

“MCM-VbF: dance hand gestures recognition with vision based features”

• Authors: Devi, M., Saharia, S., Kumar Bhattacharyya, D., Roy, A., Charanarur, P.
  Journal: Discover Internet of Things
  Year: 2024

“Single-hand Gesture Recognition of Manipuri Classical Dance of India based on Skeletonization Technique”

• Authors: Devi, M., Chakraborty, A., Roy, A., Majumder, D.
  Year: 2023

“Design and fabrication of IoT-based smart home automation system using wireless fidelity shield and arduino microcontroller”

• Authors: Bhattacharjee, A., Roy, A., Devi, M., Das, S.K.
  Year: 2022

“A synchronous duty-cycled reservation based MAC protocol for underwater wireless sensor networks”

• Authors: Roy, A., Sarma, N.
  Journal: Digital Communications and Networks
  Year: 2021

” Multichannel Ordered Contention MAC Protocol for Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks”

• Authors: Roy, A., Sarma, N.
  Journal: Computer Journal
  Year: 2021

“Smart irrigation system using internet of things”

• Authors: Bhattacharya, M., Roy, A., Pal, J.
  Book: Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems
  Year: 2021

” Angle-based feature extraction method for fingers of hand gesture recognition”

• Authors: Devi, M., Roy, A.
  Book: Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems
  Year: 2021

“Preface“

• Authors: Mandal, J.K., Mukhopadhyay, S., Roy, A.
  Book: Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems
  Year: 2021

“RPCP-MAC: Receiver preambling with channel polling MAC protocol for underwater wireless sensor networks”

• Authors: Roy, A., Sarma, N.
  Journal: International Journal of Communication Systems
  Year: 2020

“Smart Border Security System Using Internet of Things”

• Authors: Bhattacharya, M., Roy, A.
  Book: Communications in Computer and Information Science
  Year: 2020