About
Dr. Debnarayan Khatua is an Associate Professor of Mathematics with expertise in Computational Mathematics, Mathematical Modelling, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Operations Research, and Computational Data Science. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Durgapur, where his research focused on fuzzy dynamical systems and optimization.
His research integrates advanced mathematical techniques with modern computational approaches to address interdisciplinary challenges in healthcare, engineering, environmental systems, and artificial intelligence. His current interests include mathematical epidemiology, optimization, scientific computing, explainable AI, machine learning, fuzzy systems, computational statistics, and data-driven modelling. He has published extensively in leading international journals, including Scientific Reports, Soft Computing, AIMS Mathematics, and the Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems.
Dr. Khatua has successfully supervised multidisciplinary research projects, organized international conferences and faculty development programmes, and served as an editor of international conference proceedings. His vision is to bridge rigorous mathematical theory with real-world computational applications, fostering innovative research and developing next-generation professionals equipped to solve complex scientific and industrial problems. Through research, teaching, and academic leadership, he is committed to advancing interdisciplinary collaborations and promoting excellence in mathematical sciences and computational technologies.
Journal Articles
Anshu Kumar, Sarvjeet Das, Nabin Koirala, Debnarayan Khatua, Ravish Kshatriya, Anupam Jyoti (2026), Integrated bioinformatics and ex-vivo evaluation of resveratrol in modulating oxidative stress and neutrophil extracellular traps in COPD, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications (SCIE), 828, 154095.
Aritra Jana, Debnarayan Khatua*, Santi M Mandal (2026), Antimicrobial Resistance as an Economic Externality: Optimal Control, Pigouvian Taxation, and Governance Implications, Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research (SCIE), 1-12, 2026.
Mili Prajapati, Vaishnavi Singh, Akash Mishra, Debnarayan Khatua, Minakshi Rana, Anupam Jyoti (2026), Hyper-inflammation and Immunosuppression: Redefining sepsis therapy using modern approaches, Frontiers in Pharmacology, 17, 1810887.
K. S. Keerthika, T. L. Yookesh, Prince Jain, P. Sudam Sekhar, Debnarayan Khatua* (2026), Statistical Hypothesis Testing under Imprecise Data Using Normalized Hexagonal Fuzzy Numbers and Fuzzy Decision Reliability, Hacettepe Journal of Mathematics and Statistics (SCIE), 1-31, 2026.
N. Seshagiri Rao, G. Srinivasa Rao, Debnarayan Khatua* (2026), Decoding Yellow Virus Dynamics in Chilli Crops: A Stochastic Approach Using Neural Networks, Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems (SCIE), 50 (4), 1154-1172.
S Srivastava, A Dutta, D Guha, Debnarayan Khatua, DK Prasad, AA Sekh (2026), Exploring gallbladder cancer prognosis using machine learning and explainable AI, Discover Computing (SCIE), 9(1), 10, 2-30.
A. Kumar, S. Mondal, Debnarayan Khatua, D. Guha, B. Mukherjee, A. Lahiri, D.K. Prasad, A.A. Sekh (2025), AI-driven Analysis by Identifying Risk Factors of VL Relapse in HIV Co-infected Patients, Scientific Reports (SCIE), 15(1), 21067.
Sanchita Mondal, Debnarayan Khatua, Sourav Mandal, Arif Ahmed Sekh (2025), BMWP: The First Bengali Math Word Problems Dataset for Operation Prediction and Solving, Discover Artificial Intelligence (SCOPUS), 5(1), 1-15.
Khatua, D., De, A., Kar, S., Samanta, E., Sekh, A. A., & Guha Adhya, D. (2023). Fuzzy Dynamic Optimal Model for COVID-19 Epidemic in India Based on Granular Differentiability. Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University (Science)(SCOPUS), 30(3), 545-560.
Khatua, D., Sekh, A. A., Kutum, R., Mukherji, M., Prasher, B., & Kar, S. (2023). Classification of Ayurveda constitution types: a deep learning approach. Soft Computing (SCIE), 27(9), 5309-5317.
Khatua, D., Maity, K., & Kar, S. (2021). A fuzzy production inventory control model using granular differentiability approach. Soft Computing (SCIE), 25(4), 2687-2701.
Khatua, D., De, A., Kar, S., Samonto, S., & Mandal, S. M. (2021). A dynamic optimal control model for SARS-CoV-2 in India. ES Energy and Environment (SCOPUS), 14, 87-97.
De, A., Khatua, D., & Kar, S. (2020). Control the preservation cost of a fuzzy production inventory model of assortment items by using the granular differentiability approach. Computational and Applied Mathematics (SCIE), 39, 1-22.
Khatua, D., Maity, K., & Kar, S. (2019). A Fuzzy Optimal Control Inventory Model of Product–Process Innovation and Fuzzy Learning Effect in Finite Time Horizon. International Journal of Fuzzy Systems (SCIE), 21(5), 1560-1570.
Khatua, D., De, A., Maity, K., & Kar, S. (2019). Use of “e” and “g” operators to a fuzzy production inventory control model for substitute items. RAIRO-Operations Research (SCIE), 53(2), 473-486.
Khatua, D., & Maity, K. (2017). Stability of fuzzy dynamical systems based on quasi-level- wise system. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems (SCIE), 33(6), 3515-3528.
Mathematical modelling of infectious diseases, healthcare systems, and biological processes.
Computational Mathematics with applications in scientific computing and numerical analysis.
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Explainable AI for healthcare and engineering applications.
Fuzzy Mathematics, Dynamical Systems, and Uncertainty Modelling.
Interdisciplinary research integrating mathematics with medicine, biology, finance, and engineering.
Development of computational algorithms for complex systems, epidemiological modelling, and AI-driven decision making.
University Third Rank in M.Sc. Mathematics (2010)
Secured Third Rank in the M.Sc. Mathematics programme.
SERB Conference Grant (2024)
Received funding from the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Government of India, to organize the International Conference on Non-Linear Analysis and Scientific Computing (ICNASC-24).
Editor of AIP Conference Proceedings (2026)
Served as Editor of the AIP Conference Proceedings for ICNASC-24, contributing to the dissemination of high-quality research in mathematics and computational science.
Associate Professor
School of Pure and Applied Sciences
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Mysuru