The School of Mathematics at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) was established in 2002 and became an independent entity in 2015. It offers M.Sc. programs in Mathematics and Mathematics and Computing, as well as a Ph.D. program. The school has 29 faculty members and has awarded 68 PhDs. It focuses on research areas like number theory, optimization, and computational differential equations. The school has 350 publications in the last 5 years and receives research funding. Placement rates for M.Sc. students are 100% with maximum salaries of 13.5 LPA. Alumni have found success in academia, research, and IT industries.

1. SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS

2. 1956
Thapar College is established
1964
Thapar College is renamed as
Thapar Institute of Engineering
& Technology (TIET)
2014
Thapar Institute of Engineering
& Technology signs a historic
institutional collaboration agreement
with Trinity College, Dublin
2020
Ranked 156 in Times Higher
Education Asia Ranking,
Thapar School Liberal Arts
and Sciences Launched
2002
School of Mathematics and Computer
Applications (SMCA), School of Physics and
Materials Science (SPMS), School of
Chemistry and Biochemistry launched
1989
School of Humanities
and Social Sciences launched
2007
L. M. Thapar School of
Management is established
1985
Thapar Institute of Engineering
& Technology (TIET) granted full
autonomy and status of Deemed University
2006
Thapar Institute of Engineering
& Technology (TIET) celebrates
50 golden years
2013
School of Energy & Environment launched,
L. M. Thapar School of Management
shifted to new state-of-the-art campus
2019
Received NAAC A+ accreditation
2021
Ranked #1 private university
in India by Times Higher Education
World University Rankings
50
NAAC A+
#1
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) was
established in 1956 as a collaboration between the then
state of Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU), the
central Government and the Patiala Technical Education
Trust (PTET).
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology currently
ranks as one of the top private universities in India.
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) brings
to the world 63 years of excellence in teaching and
research. The institute is in Patiala & spread over a 250-acre
campus with modern infrastructure and beautiful gardens.
The institute has grown and evolved during the last six
decades of its existence. Nearly 18,500 engineers have left
its portals so far, distinguishing themselves as proud
Thaparians in diverse fields across India and the globe. In
recognition of the contribution of the institute towards
engineering and science education, TIET was granted full
autonomy and the status of a Deemed to be University in
1985 by UGC.
THAPAR INSTITUTE OF
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

3. School of Mathematics (SoM) at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
(TIET) was established as an independent entity in 2015 to promote teaching and
research in mathematical sciences. Earlier the school was part of the School of
Mathematics and Computer Applications, which came into existence in the year
2002 when a major academic restructuring of different schools and departments
took place at the TIET. Our growth has been stimulated by mathematics and
computing being vitally important disciplines that underpin a vast range of human
endeavors, and with the increasing quantification and the digitization of the world
they are set to become even more important.
Mission
• To offer professional degree programs in Mathematics
designed to fully develop the professional potential of
students.
• To produce proficient graduates for employment in
technologically challenging areas in academia and
industry.
• To provide foundational support in mathematics for
various academic programs across the institute.
• To carry out quality research in pure and applied
mathematics.
• To ensure the attainment of goals in accordance with
the institute’s thrust and directions.
Vision
To be recognized as the global excellence model in
research and education in Mathematics.
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS

4. M.Sc. (Mathematics
and Computing)
The M.Sc. (Mathematics and Computing)
Programme is a combination of
mathematics with computer science.
Covering the major areas in demand
today, this programme is of utmost value
to the aspiring graduate student with
mathematics background. The course
provides students with comprehensive
theoretical knowledge and also practical
training in computer science and
numerical computing. This programme
has been introduced due to the need for
sophisticated mathematics for modern
scientific computation. The curriculum
is designed to provide students with
in-depth theoretical background and
practical training in computer science
and numerical computing so that a
student becomes competent to accept
challenges in mathematics at national
and international levels.
M.Sc. (Mathematics)
The M.Sc. (Mathematics) programme is of utmost
value to the aspiring graduate students with
mathematics background. This study of
Mathematics enables students to take up a variety
of careers ranging from academic research,
education, development and quantitative
applications in the industry. This course provides
students with the ability to apply analytical and
theoretical skills to model real life problems and
solve them mathematically. This programme has
been introduced due to the need for sophisticated
mathematics for modern scientific investigations
and technological developments.
Ph.D. Programme
The school has at present 29 dedicated faculty
members working in many diverse areas of
mathematics with a wide range of
specialization. As of 2020, the school has
awarded 68 PhDs and 40 are currently
ongoing. The School offers Ph.D. degrees
with the following specializations:
• Real Analysis
• Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Mechanics
• Optimization, Integer Programming,
Numerical Optimization, Duality Theory
(Optimization)
• Fuzzy Optimization
• Number Theory-Partition Theory
• Fourier Analysis, Functional Analysis
• Soft Computing, Artificial Neural Network
• Inverse Problems
• Numerical PDE
• Fixed Point Theory, Approximation Theory
• Numerical Analysis
• Mathematical Biology
• Mathematical Modelling of Transport
• Approximation Theory
• Numerical Analysis (for ODE and PDE), Fluid
Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling of
Hamiltonian Systems
• Abstract & Linear Algebra
Academic
Programs
M.Sc. (Mathematics and Computing)
M.Sc. (Mathematics)
Ph.D. Programme

5. Faculty
The faculty of the school is committed to quality
teaching & research in mathematics, and also
related areas with a modern infrastructure and
syllabus. Along with the stand-alone research in
pure mathematics, we also focus on industrial and
real-life applications of mathematics. Working
on the cutting edge of science and technology
is the need of the hour; our faculty and students
are committed to be on par with the academic
fraternity and industrial R&D on an international
level.
Our Achievements
Professor S.S Bhatia has guided 15 Ph.D.
students and has published about 65 SCI papers.
He is presently working as Dean, Academic Affairs.
Dr. Amit Kumar has guided 16 Ph.D. students and
has 67 SCI publications to his credit. He also worked
as a visiting scholar in University of Manitoba, Canada.
Dr. Harish Garg has more than 300 publications with
11200+ citations. He has guided 7 Ph.D. students. He
is the recipient of the Top-Cited Paper by India-based
Author (2015 - 2019) from Elsevier Publishing and
Top-Cited Article 2018 - 2019 from Wiley Publishing.
He is also Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Optimization
Theory & Practices as well as the Associate Editors of
various renowned International SCI journals. He is
also appointed as a Research Advisor by Nan Yang
Academy of Sciences (Singapore).
Dr. Mamta Gulati, a Ph.D. in Astronomy and Astrophysics
from the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru is currently
working as core member of Thapar Satellite (ThapSat)
Programme, which aims towards doing a real-time
pollution monitoring over Punjab and allied regions.
She is a research associate at Inter-University Center for
Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune. Apart from
her role as a researcher and teacher, she is a core member
of the Public Outreach and Education Committee of the
Astronomical Society of the India and is an active
science educator at various national platforms.
Dr. Meenakshi Rana has published 22 SCI papers
and is currently working on a project from SERB. She
received the“Certificate in Academic Practice”from
CAPSL-Trinity College Dublin, Ireland and has been
appointed as Thapar Trinity Academic Fellow.
Prof. Deepak Gumber has guided 5 Ph.D. students.
He has also refereed research papers of many journals
and reviewed in Mathematical Reviews of American
Mathematical Society. He got the UGC Research Award
in 2013 for showing excellence in research.

6. MAJOR RESEARCH AREAS
• Number Theory and Algebra
• Optimisation Techniques
• Computational Differential Equations
with Applications
• Mechanics and Astrophysics
• Fixed Point Theory
OUR SCHOOL HAS
• 350 publications in last five years
• 28 research projects worth INR 345.94 lacs funded
by many agencies such as DST, CSIR, NBHM etc
OUR ONGOING MAJOR
RESEARCH PROJECTS
• On Rogers-Ramanujan-Slater type Identities
and related topics in Partition Theory. [DST]
• Some Best Approximation Problems in Abstract
Spaces. [NBHM]
• Theoretical Investigation of Disordered Vehicular
Traffic Dynamics in Context to IndianRoads. [DST]
• Function Approximation and Generalized Bezier
Curves Generated by Some Positive Linear
Operators. [NBHM]
• Probability that an Automorphism of a Finite
Group Fixes an Element of the Group. [DST]
Research
@ SOM
Delivering excellence via varied
research avenues, trained faculty
and innovation.
• The School of Mathematics has been awarded a grant of 54 Lacs by the
Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the FIST Programme.
• Our labs are equipped with high performance computers having MATLAB
software.
• School has its own library.

7. Prabhjot Kaur
Batch 2020-2022
M.Sc. Mathematics
Placed in INFOSYS
The School of Mathematics is proud
of its current achievements and its
alumni for the contributions they
make to their respective
communities.
• M.Sc. Mathematics and Computing
batch 2020-2022 registers 100%
placement.
• The Maximum salary stands at
13.5 Lakh Per Annum.
Success
Stories
of M.Sc.
Students
Batch 2020-22
Tannu Garg
Batch 2020-2022
M.Sc. Mathematics
Placed in Axtria
Vaishali Grover
Batch 2020-2022
M.Sc. Mathematics and Computing
Placed in InfoObjects Company (Jaipur)
Shweta Kadyan
Batch 2020-2022
M.Sc. Mathematics and Computing
Placed in Axtria
Vivek Mishra
Batch 2020-2022
M.Sc. Mathematics and Computing
Placed in Motherson Sumi Systems
Sanjoli Sahni
Batch 2020-2022
M.Sc. Mathematics and Computing
Placed in Motherson Sumi Systems
Anshika Sharma
Batch 2020-2022
M.Sc. Mathematics
Placed in Motherson Sumi Systems
Saloni Sharma
Batch 2020-2022
M.Sc. Mathematics and Computing
Placed in TCS
Divya Khurana
Batch 2020-2022
M.Sc. Mathematics and Computing
Placed in Axtria
Vrinda Makker
Batch 2020-2022
M.Sc. Mathematics and Computing
Placed in Rise

8. Our Recruiters
Nidhi Jain
Batch 2009
Mathematics and Computing
Java Architect
Ericsson Global India Private Limited
Deepika Jindal
Batch 2010
Mathematics and Computing
Assistant Professor
Department of Mathematics
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of
Technology, Jalandhar
Alumni
Success
Stories
Our students have established their
presence not only in academia and
research at globally renowned
institutes but also in IT industries.
School of Mathematics is proud of
achievements of its alumni and the
contributions they make to their
respective communities.
Surinder Dhanjal
Batch 2014
Ph.D. (Mathematics)
Professor
Department of Computing Science,
Thompson Rivers University, Canada.

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