Sourabh Bhattacharya

Sourabh Bhattacharya is a Courtesy Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Iowa State University. His research focuses on robotics, autonomous systems, game theory, and motion planning. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2010), alongside multiple master's degrees in related fields.

Education:

• Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2010)
• M.S., Applied Mathematics, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2009)
• M.S.E.E., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2005)
• B. Tech., Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (2002)

Research Interests: Bhattacharya specializes in robotics and autonomous systems, with a focus on visibility-based target tracking, game-theoretic strategies for multi-agent systems, and security games. His work integrates motion planning, optimization, and sensor networks to address challenges in autonomous navigation and adversarial scenarios. Recent contributions include distributed coverage strategies, relay pursuit algorithms, and cybersecurity resource allocation in critical infrastructure systems.

Publications: His recent work emphasizes multi-agent systems and security games, reflecting a trend toward real-world applications in autonomous robotics and resilient networked systems. Key themes include adaptive tracking strategies, game-theoretic resource allocation, and optimization under adversarial conditions.

Advising & Grants: While specific grants or student advisees are not detailed in the provided text, his extensive publication record suggests active involvement in research teams and collaborations.

Labs & Teams: His research aligns with robotics and autonomous systems groups, focusing on theoretical and applied challenges in multi-agent coordination and security-aware autonomy.