Editing Prof Anurag Kumar

{{Infobox academic
| name          = Prof Anurag Kumar
| image         = Anurag_Kumar.jpg
| caption       = Prof Anurag Kumar
| birth_date    = 1955
| birth_place   = , Karnataka, India - 560012
| nationality   = Indian
| occupation    = Retired Director
| institution   = Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
| field         = Telecommunications
| alma_mater    = Cornell University, Ithaca, US; Indian Institute of Technology at Kanpur
| education     = Ph.D; B.Tech
| awards        = Gujar Mal Modi Award; Best Student Paper Award; J.C. Bose National Fellowship
}}

'''Prof Anurag Kumar''' is an Indian retired directoresearcher specialising in '''Telecommunications, particularly in Performance Modelling,Traffic Engineering,Quality of Service,Wireless Mobile Networks'''. He is presently based at '''Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore'''. He holds a Ph.D from Cornell University, Ithaca, US and He has contributed immensely to the growth of his field through original research, collaborative projects, and academic mentorship.

== Early Life and Education ==

A native of , Karnataka, India - 560012, Prof Anurag Kumar was born in '''1955''' and grew up nurturing an intellectual curiosity that would eventually lead him to the forefront of his chosen discipline. He committed himself to academic excellence, obtaining advanced degrees from leading institutions that honed his analytical and research capabilities. He holds a '''Ph.D''' from Cornell University, Ithaca, US (1981), and a '''B.Tech''' from Indian Institute of Technology at Kanpur (1977). These
formative academic experiences laid a strong foundation for his subsequent career in research and academia.

== Academic Career ==

He was appointed '''Retired Director''' in the Electrical Communication Engineering at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore, a role he fulfilled with distinction (2020–present). During 2014–2020, he functioned as '''Director''' within the Electrical Communication Engineering at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore. He served as '''Professor''' in the Electrical Communication Engineering at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore (2008–2014). He held the
position of '''Chairman''' in the Electrical Communication Engineering at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore (2007–2014). He held the position of '''Associate Chairman''' in the Electrical Communication Engineering at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore (2000–2003). During 1991–1997, he functioned as '''Associate Professor''' within the Electrical Communication Engineering at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore.

His influence on the academic community goes well beyond his published work. As a mentor, he has guided scores of research scholars and postgraduate students, and his institutional contributions have helped advance the academic mission of his organisation.

== Research Contributions ==

The defining thread of his research is a sustained focus on '''Performance Modelling''' within the broader framework of '''Telecommunications''', a combination that has yielded influential contributions to the academic literature. His curiosity has led him to venture into adjacent areas, including '''Traffic Engineering''', '''Quality of Service''', '''Wireless Mobile Networks''', enriching his research portfolio and fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue.

He has undertaken numerous research projects, often in collaboration with national and international academic partners, industry stakeholders, and government bodies. His work is characterised by a commitment to scientific rigour and a drive to translate research findings into real-world applications.

== Publications ==

Prof Anurag Kumar's publication record, comprising roughly '''44 works''', reflects a sustained and productive engagement with the frontiers of his discipline. With over '''3031 citations''' to his credit, his research has clearly resonated with the broader academic community and influenced subsequent scholarship. His '''h-index of 27''' speaks to the consistent quality and influence of his research publications over the course of his career.

A complete list of his publications is available on his official Vidwan profile: [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3925 Prof Anurag Kumar – Vidwan Profile].

== Awards and Honours ==

The academic community has conferred upon Prof Anurag Kumar numerous distinctions in recognition of his outstanding contributions, among them:

- The '''Gujar Mal Modi Award''' conferred by International Institute of Fine Arts
- The '''Best Student Paper Award''' conferred by WiOpt
- The '''J.C. Bose National Fellowship''' presented by Department of Science and Technology

== References ==

&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Prof Anurag Kumar – Vidwan Profile |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3925 |publisher=INFLIBNET Centre |access-date=2024-01-01}}&lt;/ref&gt;

&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore – Faculty |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Prof+Anurag+Kumar+Indian+Institute+of+Science,+Bangalore |publisher=Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore |access-date=2024-01-01}}&lt;/ref&gt;

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== External Links ==

'' [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3925 Prof Anurag Kumar – Official Vidwan Profile]

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