Department History
Established in 1963 as part of Punjabi University, Patiala, the Department of Mathematics has a rich history of academic excellence. Initially, it was one of the six postgraduate departments at the university. Over the years, the department has produced numerous mathematicians who have made significant contributions in various government, semi-government, and private institutes and universities.
In its early years, the department offered M.Sc. and M.Phil programs in Mathematics. Currently, the department offers a range of courses including Master of Science (Honours) in Mathematics, Master of Science (Honours) in Mathematics (Applied Mathematics and Computing), Multi Disciplinary Five Year Integrated in Mathematics and Computing. The department also actively engages in research activities, providing opportunities for scholars to pursue Ph.D. degrees.
To date, more than 120 students have obtained M.Phil degrees and more than 50 research scholars have successfully completed their Ph.D. degrees from the department. Adapting to the changing dynamics of the modern world, the department has introduced several applied courses such as Mathematical Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Operational Research, Advanced Numerical Analysis, Meta-heuristic Techniques, Evolutionary Algorithms and Soft Computing. Moreover, it has incorporated modern pure mathematics subjects like Category Theory, which find wide applications in fields such as physics, computers, artificial intelligence and beyond.
The Department of Mathematics has consistently emphasized both teaching and research. As a testament to its scholarly endeavors, the department has published over 500 research papers in prestigious national and international journals, furthering the body of knowledge in the field of mathematics.
ਵਿਭਾਗ ਦਾ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ, ਪਟਿਆਲਾ ਦੀ ਸਥਾਪਨਾ 1962 ਵਿਚ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ ਸੀ ਅਤੇ ਗਣਿਤ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਦੀ ਸਥਾਪਨਾ 1963 ਵਿਚ ਹੋਈ ਸੀ। ਕੁੱਲ ਮਿਲਾ ਕੇ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਵਿਚ ਛੇ ਪੋਸਟ ਗੈ੍ਜੂਏਟ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਸਨ ਅਤੇ ਗਣਿਤ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਵਿਚੋਂ ਇਕ ਸੀ। ਗਣਿਤ ਡਿਪਾਰਟਮੈਂਟ ਨੇ ਕਈ ਗਣਿਤ ਸ਼ਾਸਤਰ ਪੈਦਾ ਕੀਤੇ ਹਨ, ਜੋ ਵੱਖ–ਵੱਖ ਸਰਕਾਰੀ, ਅਰਧ ਸਰਕਾਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਾਈਵੇਟ ਸੰਸਥਾਵਾਂ/ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਕੰਮ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ,
ਸ਼ੁਰੂਆਤ ਵਿਚ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਐਮ.ਐਸ.ਸੀ ਅਤੇ ਐਮ.ਫਿਲ ਕੋਰਸ ਸਨ। ਮੌਜੂਦਾ ਸਮੇਂ, ਵਿਭਾਗ ਐਮ.ਐਸ.ਸੀ. (ਮੈਥੇਮੈਟਿਕਸ), ਐਮ.ਐਸ.ਸੀ (ਅਪਲਾਈਡ ਮੈਥੇਮੈਟਿਕਸ ਐਂਡ ਕੰਪਿਊਟਿੰਗ) ਬੀ.ਐਸ.ਸੀ (ਮੈਥੇਮੈਟਿਕਸ ਅਤੇ ਕੰਪਿਊਟਿੰਗ) ਅਤੇ ਬੀ.ਐਸ.ਸੀ. (ਆਨਰਜ਼ ਇੰਨ ਮੈਥੇਮੈਟਿਕਸ) ਕੋਰਸ ਹਨ। ਇਸ ਤੋਂ ਇਲਾਵਾ, ਵਿਭਾਗ ਖੋਜ ਕਾਰਜਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਰਗਰਮ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਵਿਚ ਪੀ.ਐਚ.ਡੀ ਕਰਵਾਈ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ।
120 ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਨੇ ਐਮ.ਫਿਲ ਦੀ ਡਿਗਰੀ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕੀਤੀ ਅਤੇ 21 ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਖੋਜ ਵਿਦਵਾਨਾਂ ਨੇ ਪੀ.ਐਚ.ਡੀ. ਡਿਗਰੀ ਇਸ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਤੋਂ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕੀਤੀ।
ਆਧੁਨਿਕ ਸਮੇਂ ਦੇ ਬਦਲਦੇ ਦ੍ਰਿਸ਼ ਨਾਲ, ਵਿਭਾਗ ਨੇ ਪ੍ਰਯੋਗ ਕੀਤੇ ਅਤੇ ਕਈ ਕੋਰਸ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਕੀਤੇ ਹਨ, ਜਿਵੇਂ ਮੈਥੇਮੈਟਿਕਲ ਢੰਗ, ਮੈਥੇਮੈਟਿਕਲ ਮਾਡਲਿੰਗ, ਅਪਰੇਸ਼ਨਲ ਰਿਸਰਚ, ਅਡਵਾਂਸਡ ਨਿਊਮੈਰਿਕਲ ਵਿਸ਼ਲੇਸ਼ਣ, ਮੈਟਾ–ਹਾਇਰਿਸਟਿਕ ਤਕਨੀਕਜ਼, ਈਵੇਲੂਸ਼ਨਲ ਅਲਗੋਰਿਥਮ, ਸਾਫਟ ਕੰਪਿਊਟਿੰਗ ਅਤੇ ਕੈਟਾਗਿਰੀ ਥਿਊਰੀ ਜਿਸਦੀ ਕੰਪਿਊਟਰ, ਫਿਜਿਕਸ ਅਤੇ ਹੋਰ ਕਈ ਖੇਤਰਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਲੋੜ ਰਹਿੰਦੀ ਹੈ।
ਗਣਿਤ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਨੇ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾ ਪੜਾਈ ਅਤੇ ਖੋਜ ‘ਤੇ ਧਿਆਨ ਕੇਂਦਰਿਤ ਕੀਤਾ ਹੈ। ਇਸਦੇ ਨਤੀਜੇ ਵਜੋਂ, ਰਾਸ਼ਟਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਅੰਤਰਰਾਸ਼ਟਰੀ ਪ੍ਰਸਿੱਧੀ ਦੇ ਵੱਖ–ਵੱਖ ਰਸਾਲਿਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਦੁਆਰਾ 250 ਤੋਂ ਜਿਆਦਾ ਖੋਜ ਪੇਪਰ ਲਿਖੇ ਗਏ ਹਨ।
Thrust Areas
- Algebra
- Category Theory
- Differential Geometry
- Evolutionary Algorithms
- Mathematical Modelling
- Numerical Analysis
- Operational Research
- Solid Mechanics
- Soft Computing
- Intelligent Computing
- Soft Computing
- Topology
These areas represent the department's core strengths and research interests, providing students with a diverse and comprehensive understanding of mathematics.
ਮੁਖ ਖੋਜ ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
- ਅਲਜ਼ਬਰਾ
- ਕੈਟਾਗਿਰੀ ਥਿਊਰੀ
- ਡਿਫਰੈਸ਼ੀਏਲ ਜਿਓਮੈਟਰੀ
- ਮੈਥੇਮੈਟਿਕਲ ਮਾਡਲਿੰਗ
- ਅੰਕੀ ਵਿਸ਼ਲੇਸ਼ਣ
- ਓਪਰੇਸ਼ਨ ਰਿਸਰਚ
- ਟੋਪਾਲੋਜੀ
- ਵਿਕਾਸਵਾਦੀ ਐਲਗੋਰਿਥਮ
- ਸਾਫਟ ਕੰਪਿਊਟਿੰਗ
Syllabus
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Courses Offered and Faculty
Career Opportunities in Mathematics and Computing:
Welcome to the Department of Mathematics at Punjabi University, Patiala! As a student or enthusiast of mathematics, you have chosen a field that offers a myriad of exciting and rewarding career opportunities. In today's technologically driven world, the combination of mathematics and computing skills opens doors to diverse and high-demand professions across various industries.
- Data Scientist: The field of data science is booming and mathematicians with expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualization are in high demand. As a data scientist, you will harness the power of mathematics and computing to extract insights, make data-driven decisions, and solve complex problems for organizations.
- Financial Analyst: Mathematics plays a crucial role in the financial sector, and careers as financial analysts are well-suited for individuals with strong mathematical skills. By applying mathematical models and statistical techniques, you can analyze financial data, assess risks, and provide recommendations for investment strategies.
- Cryptographer: With the increasing importance of data security, cryptographers are in high demand. By utilizing mathematical principles and algorithms, cryptographers develop encryption methods to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access. This field offers opportunities in government agencies, cybersecurity firms, and research institutions.
- Operations Research Analyst: Operations research analysts use mathematical models and optimization techniques to solve complex problems related to logistics, supply chain management, and resource allocation. Their expertise is highly valued in industries such as transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, and consulting firms.
- Software Engineer: Mathematics and computing go hand in hand when it comes to software development. Strong mathematical skills enable software engineers to design efficient algorithms, develop computational models, and create innovative solutions for various applications. From web development to artificial intelligence, the demand for skilled software engineers is constantly growing.
- Actuary: Actuaries utilize mathematical and statistical techniques to assess and manage risk in industries such as insurance, finance, and consulting. By analyzing data and probabilities, actuaries help organizations make informed decisions related to insurance premiums, pension plans, and financial investments.
- Research and Academia: For those passionate about advancing mathematical knowledge and inspiring future generations, a career in research and academia can be highly rewarding. Pursuing a Ph.D. in mathematics opens doors to become a professor, researcher, or academician, where you can contribute to cutting-edge research, mentor students, and make significant contributions to the field.
These are just a few examples of the wide range of career opportunities available to mathematics and computing professionals. The Department of Mathematics at Punjabi University is committed to equipping students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in these fields. Our curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in mathematical theory and practical applications, coupled with computational skills and problem-solving abilities.
By studying mathematics and computing, you are positioning yourself for a future filled with endless possibilities. We encourage you to explore the various career paths, engage in internships, and collaborate with industry professionals to gain valuable experience and make a meaningful impact in the world.
Join us in the Department of Mathematics as we prepare you for a successful and fulfilling career in mathematics and computing!
Notable Accomplishments:
Published Research Papers: The department has successfully published over 500 research papers in prestigious national and international journals, establishing its contribution to the scholarly discourse.
PhDs Produced: With a commendable track record, the department has produced more than 50 accomplished PhD scholars who have made significant contributions to their respective fields.
NBHM Fellowship Recipients: Two of our students have been awarded the prestigious National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) Fellowship, recognizing their exceptional academic achievements.
Recognition in Science Exhibition: The Department of Mathematics was awarded the second prize in the Exhibition on Health through Science, jointly organized by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) Patiala Chapter and Punjab Science Congress.
Alumni Success: The department takes pride in the success of its alumni, with one of them holding a faculty position at the esteemed Indian Institute of Science (IISc). Many other students have pursued their doctoral degrees from renowned institutions such as IISER, IIT Roorkee, IIT Delhi, and IMSc Chennai.
Refresher Courses and Short Term Course: The department has organized four refresher courses and one short-term course, providing opportunities for faculty and researchers to enhance their knowledge and skills in various mathematical domains.
IMS Meeting: An IMS (Indian Mathematical Society) meeting was successfully organized by the department, facilitating academic exchange and collaboration among mathematicians from different institutions.
Teacher Enrichment Program and Workshop: The department conducted a Teacher Enrichment Program and organized a workshop on Indian Women and Mathematics, promoting inclusivity and fostering a supportive environment for the development of mathematics education.
NET Examination Qualifiers: A significant number of our students have successfully qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) examination conducted by UGC-CSIR, showcasing their expertise and knowledge in the field of mathematics.
Celebrating National Mathematics Day in Honor of Srinivasa Ramanujan: The Department of Mathematics at Punjabi University, Patiala, annually organizes an online event on 22nd December, National Mathematics Day, to honor the renowned mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. The event aims to pay tribute to Ramanujan's contributions to mathematics through various activities such as quizzes, competitions, seminars, and interactive sessions.
Visitor Programme Lecture Series: Role of Mathematics in Transmission of Data Securely and Accurately: The Department of Mathematics at Punjabi University, Patiala, hosted a lecture series inviting experts to discuss the importance of mathematics in secure and accurate data transmission. This series emphasized mathematical principles and algorithms in data encryption and cybersecurity, supported by esteemed organizations and felicitated by distinguished guests.
International Mother Tongue Day: Lecture on "Matlab" in Punjabi Language: To celebrate International Mother Tongue Day, the department organized a lecture conducted entirely in Punjabi on the subject of "Matlab." The expert speaker introduced the concepts of Matlab, its applications in mathematical modeling, and the career opportunities it offers in data science and quantitative techniques in prominent companies.
Educational Tour to Dalhousie and McLeodganj with YUVA Tourism Club: In collaboration with the YUVA Tourism Club, the department arranges a four-day educational tour to Dalhousie and McLeodganj. This tour, aligned with the Ministry of Tourism's guidelines, provides students with cultural exposure, experiences, and practical knowledge beyond the classroom, fostering personal growth and promoting national and international integration.
Recognition at the Global Level: The name of Dr. Parveen Lata, Professor in Mathematics was Enlisted in the global list of top 2% scientists with maximum citations in the year 2020 and 2021 released by Stanford University, USA.
Recognition at ICO 2023 Conference: Dr. Mukhdeep Singh Manshahia's Special Session Leadership Award: Dr. Mukhdeep Singh Manshahia, from Punjabi University Patiala, received the Special Session Leadership Award at the ICO 2023 Conference held in Hua Hin, Thailand. This recognition acknowledges Dr. Manshahia's contributions in bringing together researchers and experts in the field of intelligent computing and optimization, enhancing the university's reputation in research and academic excellence.
These achievements reflect the department's commitment to excellence in research, education, and community engagement. The department's endeavours have contributed significantly to the advancement of mathematics and the professional growth of its students and faculty members.
Scholarship Opportunities:
The department is pleased to announce the prestigious Dr. V.D. Singh Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded to two exceptional students who secure the first position in the first and second year of the M.Sc. course, respectively. This scholarship serves as a testament to the department's commitment to recognizing and encouraging academic excellence among its students.
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Last Updated on:
04-08-2023