Doctorate and NMIMS Deemed to be University Mumbai, India
Dr. Minirani S is a distinguished mathematician and educator with over two decades of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the National Institute of Technology, Calicut, and has an extensive teaching portfolio, having served in various academic institutions across India. Her research spans a wide array of mathematical disciplines, including Fractal Geometry and Complex Dynamics. Dr. Minirani has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Outstanding Woman in Science award by Venus International Women Awards and the Bharat Excellence Award in Mathematics. She is also an active member of several professional bodies, including the Ramanujan Mathematical Society and the American Mathematical Society. Her contributions to the field of mathematics have been widely acknowledged, as evidenced by her inclusion in the March 2024 edition of the magazine “Educador” under the column “Top Ten Professors.”
Dr. Minirani S has a robust academic background in mathematics and oceanography. She completed her SSLC with distinction in 1992 and pursued Pre-Degree studies at Calicut University in 1994, securing a first-class with a focus on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. She went on to achieve a B.Sc. in Mathematics from Calicut University in 1997 with an outstanding 94.3% and later obtained an M.Sc. in Oceanography from Cochin University of Science and Technology in 1999, earning first rank with distinction. Additionally, she earned another M.Sc. in Mathematics from Calicut University in 2006 with distinction, scoring 93.6%. Dr. Minirani also cleared the CSIR UGC-NET in Mathematics in 2009 and completed her Ph.D. in Mathematics, focusing on “Studies on Iterated Function Systems and Topology of Fractal Space,” from the National Institute of Technology, Calicut, in 2015.
Dr. Minirani S is currently serving as an Associate Professor in Mathematics at the Department of BSH, MPSTME, SVKM’s NMIMS Mumbai Campus, a position she has held since April 2019. Prior to this, she was an Assistant Professor in Mathematics at the same institution from February 2017 to March 2019. Her extensive teaching career includes a decade-long tenure at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Mumbai, as an Assistant Professor in Mathematics. She has also held the roles of Vice Principal and Lecturer at the Global Institute of Technology & Management (GITM) in Mumbai and has experience as a Subject Matter Expert in Mathematics with Praxis Technologies in Mumbai. Earlier in her career, Dr. Minirani worked as a Research Fellow on a project titled “Determination of Seawater Use Classification” at the National Institute of Oceanography, Kochi, Kerala.
In addition to her teaching roles, she has contributed significantly to academic administration, serving as an NBA Convenor, NAAC Coordinator, and Curriculum Restructuring Committee member, among other roles. She has also been actively involved in content development for UGC’s MooCs and DTH programs, and served as a course coordinator for SWAYAM.
Research Interests
Conclusion
Dr. Minirani S is a highly accomplished mathematician and educator with a strong academic foundation and a broad spectrum of research interests. Her contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in Fractal Geometry and Complex Dynamics, have been well recognized both nationally and internationally. With extensive teaching experience and active involvement in academic administration, she has made significant strides in advancing mathematics education and research. Dr. Minirani’s work continues to influence the field, and her numerous awards and professional memberships reflect her standing as a respected figure in the academic community. Her career serves as an inspiration to students and peers alike, demonstrating the impact of dedication and excellence in academia.
Publications Top Notes
1. Fractals, Wavelets, and their Applications: Contributions from the International Conference and Workshop on Fractals and Wavelets
- Authors: C. Bandt, M. Barnsley, R. Devaney, K. J. Falconer, V. Kannan
- Published by: Springer
- Year: 2014
- Citations: 7
2. Energy Attenuation of Sea Surface Waves Through Generation of Interface Waves on Viscoelastic Bottom as in the Mud Banks, SW Coast of India
- Authors: S. Minirani, P. G. Kurup
- Journal: Journal of Indian Geophysical Union (J. Indian Geophys. Union)
- Year: 2007
- Volume/Issue: 11, Pages 143-146
- Citations: 6
3. On Zagreb Indices of Graphs with a Deleted Edge
- Authors: M. Kale, S. Minirani
- Journal: Annals of Pure and Applied Mathematics (Ann. Pure Appl. Math)
- Year: 2020
- Volume/Issue: 21(1), Pages 1-14
- Citations: 5
4. Bounds for Dimension of the Attractor of a Scaled IFS
- Authors: S. Minirani, S. Mathew
- Journal: Asian-European Journal of Mathematics
- Year: 2013
- Volume/Issue: 6(02), Article 1350028
- Citations: 4
5. On IFS Generating Super Self-Similar Sets
- Authors: S. Minirani, S. Mathew
- Journal: Mathematical Sciences International Research Journal (Math. Sci. Int. Res. J)
- Year: 2012
- Volume/Issue: 1(3), Pages 957-963
- Citations: 4