Assoc. Prof Ashish Kumar Prasad: Associate Professor at Amity University, Jharkhand, India

Dr. Ashish Kumar Prasad is a distinguished mathematician and researcher with over 10 years of experience in teaching and scholarly research. He specializes in optimization theory, fractional programming, and variational problems, contributing significantly to both theoretical advancements and practical applications. Currently an Associate Professor at Amity University, Ranchi, he previously served as Dean of Science at Netaji Subhas University. Dr. Prasad holds a Ph.D. from IIT ISM Dhanbad and is known for his commitment to academic excellence and mentoring young researchers.

Online Profiles

ORCID Profile

Dr. Prasad actively maintains professional profiles on academic networking platforms such as Google Scholar and ResearchGate, where his extensive publication record is available for the global scientific community. Through these channels, he engages with fellow researchers, shares ongoing research findings, and participates in discussions related to nonlinear analysis and optimization. Additionally, he regularly attends and presents at national and international conferences, fostering collaborations and knowledge exchange.

Education

Dr. Prasad’s academic journey began with a B.Sc. degree from Ranchi University, followed by an M.Sc. from Vinoba Bhave University. He then advanced his specialization by earning an M.Phil. and a Ph.D. from the prestigious IIT ISM Dhanbad. His doctoral research laid the groundwork for his expertise in interval-valued optimization and fractional programming, equipping him with rigorous training in advanced mathematical tools and research methodologies.

Research Focus

His primary research interests encompass optimality conditions and duality theories for interval-valued and fractional vector optimization problems. Dr. Prasad explores the frontiers of nonsmooth and multiobjective optimization, addressing complex variational and fractional problems with practical relevance in engineering and operational research. His work often integrates advanced mathematical modeling with computational techniques, aiming to solve real-world optimization challenges.

Experience

Over a decade, Dr. Prasad has accumulated extensive experience in academia, teaching courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, and coordinating research projects. His academic appointments include significant tenures at institutions such as VIT Vellore, Presidency University, and NIT Jamshedpur. Beyond teaching, he has served in administrative roles including Dean of Science, where he contributed to curriculum development and institutional governance.

Research Timeline

Beginning with his doctoral studies in 2010, Dr. Prasad’s research output has steadily grown, with influential papers published in top-tier SCI, SCIE, and Scopus-indexed journals from 2013 onward. His early work focused on fractional programming and convexity concepts, progressively evolving to include interval-valued optimization and advanced duality theories. His research timeline reflects a consistent dedication to expanding the theoretical foundations and practical applications of mathematical optimization.

Awards & Honors

Dr. Prasad’s academic leadership is exemplified by mentoring distinguished students such as Anant Pratap Singh, a gold medalist and DST Inspire Fellow. His research has been recognized through publications in high-impact journals and invitations to deliver talks at international conferences. These accomplishments underscore his standing in the mathematics research community and his contributions to advancing optimization theory.

Top-Noted Publication

Among his numerous publications, the paper “Optimality conditions for an interval-valued vector problem,” published in Kybernetika (2025), is highly regarded. This work offers novel insights into interval-valued optimization and establishes foundational results that have influenced subsequent studies in the field. The paper’s publication in an SCI-indexed journal with an impact factor of 0.9 highlights its scholarly significance and Dr. Prasad’s expertise in this niche area of mathematical research.

  • Title: 𝓔-LU-optimal solution for nonsmooth semi-infinite interval-valued problems
    Journal: OPSEARCH
    Date: 2025-07-07
    DOI: 10.1007/s12597-025-00971-5
    Contributors: Julie Khatri, Ashish Kumar Prasad

  • Title: 𝓔-LU-pareto solutions for semi-infinite programs with multiple intervals
    Journal: OPSEARCH
    Date: 2025-02-04
    DOI: 10.1007/s12597-025-00917-x
    Contributors: Julie Khatri, Ashish Kumar Prasad

  • Title: Exact L₁ penalty function for nonsmooth multiobjective interval-valued problems
    Journal: Kybernetika
    Date: 2024
    DOI: 10.14736/kyb-2024-5-0652
    EID: 2-s2.0-85215557895
    Contributors: Julie Khatri, Ashish Kumar Prasad

  • Title: Optimality and duality for interval-valued vector problems
    Journal: Filomat
    Date: 2024
    DOI: 10.2298/FIL2426091K
    EID: 2-s2.0-85214260698
    Contributors: Julie Khatri, Ashish Kumar Prasad

  • Title: Duality for a fractional variational formulation using η-approximated method
    Journal: Kybernetika
    Date: 2023
    DOI: 10.14736/kyb-2023-5-0700
    EID: 2-s2.0-85178487225
    Contributors: Sony Khatri, Ashish Kumar Prasad

Ashish Kumar Prasad, Mathematics, Best Researcher Award