Dr. Pradip Dutta Gupta is a distinguished academician, researcher, and administrator with over three decades of dedicated service in the field of mathematics education and academic leadership. His teaching journey began in August 1988, and he served as an Associate Professor of Mathematics at an undergraduate college affiliated with the University of Calcutta until November 2021. Since January 2022, he has been a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Sister Nivedita University (SNU), Kolkata, where he also holds the key administrative role of Teacher-in-Charge (General Administration).
Dr. Dutta Gupta's academic foundation was laid at St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, where he completed his B.Sc. (Hons) in Mathematics. He pursued higher studies at Jadavpur University, earning both his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Mathematics. His deep interest in pedagogy and curriculum innovation has driven his involvement in academic policy-making, curriculum development, and assessment design at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has served on several university-level academic bodies, contributing significantly to the enrichment of mathematics education.
As a passionate educator and researcher, Dr. Dutta Gupta has delivered numerous invited lectures on Quantitative Techniques and Research Methodology at renowned institutions such as the University of Calcutta and the West Bengal University of Health Sciences. His work extends beyond the classroom into the global academic community. He has been involved in academic collaborations and visiting professorships in countries including the United States, Bangladesh, and Japan. His international engagements include delivering talks and presenting research papers at reputed institutions like IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, the University of Allahabad, BRAC University (Bangladesh), Rollins College (USA), and the COSTA 2018 conference in Hiroshima, Japan.
Dr. Dutta Gupta has authored several research papers spanning a range of mathematical and interdisciplinary areas, including ecological modeling, Sanskrit education, and leadership studies. His work titled "Equilibrium States of Two Competing Species in a Polluted Environment" was published by the Calcutta Mathematical Society. He has also contributed to academic publications of the Ramakrishna Mission Shikshanamandira and ISOL. His book, "Environmental Factors in Stability of Ecological Models: A Study", published in 2013 by V L Media Solutions, is a reflection of his sustained research in applied mathematics and ecological systems.
Apart from his academic pursuits, Dr. Dutta Gupta has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to social service and youth development. A proud recipient of the President’s Badge in 1982 from the then President of India, Sri N. Sanjiva Reddy, he has been actively associated with the Bharat Scouts and Guides, participating in and organizing training programs at various national camps.
Through his scholarly contributions, academic leadership, and community service, Dr. Pradip Dutta Gupta continues to inspire students, colleagues, and the academic community at large. His career is a testament to a life devoted to knowledge, discipline, and societal growth through education.
