Bikramaditya Das

Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, National Institute of Technology Rourkela

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276

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About

Dr. Bikramaditya Das is a leading researcher in the field of autonomous underwater robotics, with a primary focus on the cooperative control and path planning of multiple Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). His work addresses the critical challenges of coordinating robot teams in the harsh, communication-constrained underwater environment. Dr. Das’s seminal 2016 review, "Cooperative formation control of autonomous underwater vehicles: An overview," has garnered 196 citations, serving as a foundational resource for the community. He is particularly known for pioneering adaptive sliding mode control schemes for multi-robot formation, as detailed in his highly cited 2014 paper (63 citations), which tackles the complex dynamics of variable added mass and acoustic communication delays. More recently, his research has advanced into hybrid path planning strategies and practical implementations, such as navigating AUVs in confined spaces like swimming pools under severe communication constraints. Through his work, Dr. Das has made significant contributions to enabling robust, real-world applications of multi-AUV systems for search and rescue, underwater mapping, and defense operations.