Papers
35
Total Citations
972
H-Index
13
About
K. Sridharan is a distinguished researcher whose work spans computational algorithms, reconfigurable hardware architectures, and autonomous robotics. He is perhaps best known for his comprehensive survey, "50 Years of CORDIC: Algorithms, Architectures, and Applications" (2009), which has garnered over 574 citations and remains an authoritative reference on CORDIC-based computing—a technique enabling efficient trigonometric and hyperbolic calculations through simple shift-add operations. This landmark contribution cemented his reputation as a leading authority in hardware-efficient numerical computation. Beyond CORDIC, Sridharan has made significant strides in mobile robotics, developing FPGA-based systems for real-time robot navigation, video stabilization, and path planning. His work on generalized Voronoi diagram construction, visibility graphs, and sensor-based obstacle tracing demonstrates a consistent focus on translating complex geometric algorithms into practical, resource-constrained hardware implementations. His 2016 paper on SURF-based video stabilization for emergency rescue robots further highlights his commitment to real-world applications. With foundational contributions dating back to 1991 on collision detection between convex objects, Sridharan's career reflects a rare breadth—bridging theoretical geometry, VLSI design, and autonomous systems—making his research an invaluable resource for engineers and roboticists alike.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 150 Years of CORDIC: Algorithms, Architectures, and Applications574 citations · 2009
- 2Efficient FPGA Realization of CORDIC With Application to Robotic Exploration42 citations · 2009
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10A parallel algorithm to construct Voronoi diagram and its VLSI architecture15 citations · 2003