Sreeraman Rajan

Prof. Sreeraman Rajan is a Professor and Tier II Canada Research Chair in Sensor Systems at Carleton University's Department of Systems and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Design. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of New Brunswick and has prior experience at Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), Biopeak Corporation, and JDS Uniphase. His research focuses on sensors, compressive sensing, signal processing, and machine learning with applications in biomedical, defense, and security domains.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bharathiyar University, 1987)
• M.Sc. Electrical Engineering (Tulane University)
• Ph.D. Electrical and Computer Engineering (University of New Brunswick)

Research Interests:

• Sensors and sensor systems for biomedical and defense applications
• Compressive sensing and signal processing techniques
• Machine learning and pattern classification
• Doppler radar-based life sign monitoring and human activity recognition
• Biomedical signal processing for noninvasive diagnostics

Awards:

• Tier II Canada Research Chair (2015)
• IEEE MGA Achievement Award (2012)
• Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)
• Outstanding Contribution Award (Defence Research and Development Canada, 2013)

Grants:

• Tier II Canada Research Chair: $500,000 (2015-2019)
• Correctional Services Canada: $98,850 (2014-2015)
• Royal Canadian Air Force: $50,000 (2013-2015)

Advising & Collaborations:

• Supervised over 20 graduate and undergraduate students
• Co-founder of multiple patents in radar and biomedical systems
• Active in IEEE leadership roles, including chair of IEEE Ottawa Section

Labs & Teams:

Conducts research in Carleton’s Systems and Computer Engineering labs, focusing on sensor systems, radar technology, and biomedical signal processing. Collaborates with DRDC, industry partners, and international researchers on defense and healthcare projects.