Naren Naik

Naren Naik is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, specializing in computational tomographic reconstructions and analysis for subsurface imaging and shape/target tracking.

His educational background includes:

• PhD from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore in 2000
• M.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from IISc Bangalore in 1992
• B.Sc. from Bangalore in 1988

Professor Naik's research focuses on development and analysis of reconstruction algorithms for nonlinear tomography, with particular emphasis on shape-based and dynamic tomography, tracking and battlefield surveillance, and numerical solutions to partial differential equations in electromagnetics. His work spans multiple imaging modalities including subsurface imaging with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), fluorescence optics, electrical impedance tomography, and photoacoustic tomography. His research bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in electromagnetic imaging and target tracking systems, addressing complex inverse problems in computational imaging.

His publication record shows a clear progression from electromagnetic tomography to advanced Kalman filtering techniques for target tracking applications. The most recent works focus on wireless sensor networks and maneuvering target tracking, demonstrating his ability to adapt theoretical frameworks to evolving technological contexts while maintaining mathematical rigor in solving inverse problems.

His professional recognition includes:

• Invited presentation at the special session on advances in model based inversion at the 2011 IEEE AP-S International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation

Professor Naik maintains an active research program with consistent publication output in high-impact journals and conferences. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with researchers in electromagnetics, signal processing, and imaging sciences. His research has significant applications in defense technology (battlefield surveillance), medical imaging, and subsurface exploration systems, contributing to both theoretical advances and practical implementations in these fields.

He is based in Office 303A ACES (Advanced Centre for Electronic Systems) at the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Kanpur, where he leads research activities in computational imaging and tomographic reconstruction.