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SOMNATH MAHATO

India Meteorological Department, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur National Centre for Geodesy, National Institute of Technology Sikkim, The University of Burdwan

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Dr. Somnath Mahato is a Fellow of IETE and a Senior Member of IEEE. He currently serves as a Project Scientist III at INSAT Automatic Weather Station (AWS) Laboratory under the Office of Climate Research & Services, India Meteorological Department (IMD), Government of India.

His research expertise encompasses Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), satellite and radar communication, satellite and radar meteorology, and geodesy. With a strong academic background and extensive research experience, he has made significant contributions to satellite navigation and geospatial sciences.

Dr. Mahato completed his Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology, affiliated with West Bengal University of Technology, in 2012. He subsequently earned his Master of Technology in the same discipline from The University of Burdwan in 2014. He was awarded a Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Sikkim in 2023. His doctoral research focused on multi-constellation Global Navigation Satellite Systems in standalone and real-time kinematic operations for enhanced position solution accuracy.

Throughout his career, Dr. Mahato has been actively engaged in research at reputed institutions. From August 2017 to March 2023, he worked at the GNSS Laboratory at The University of Burdwan, where he contributed to improving real-time positioning accuracy using GNSS technologies. He then served at the National Centre for Geodesy, IIT Kanpur, from April 2023 to July 2023, further advancing his research in geospatial science.

In recognition of his contributions, Dr. Mahato has received several prestigious awards, including the Young Scientist Award (2020), IEEE Young Professional of the Year (2025), IEEE Senior Member of the Year (2026), along with multiple Best Paper Awards from leading technical organizations. His work continues to contribute to advancements in satellite meteorology and geodesy, supporting critical scientific and technological developments.

Employment

  • India Meteorological Department Project Scientist III
    2023 - Present
  • Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur National Centre for Geodesy Research Associate III
    2023 - 2023
  • The University of Burdwan Senior Research Fellow
    2021 - 2022
  • The University of Burdwan Senior Research Fellow
    2017 - 2020

Education

  • National Institute of Technology Sikkim Ph.D.
    2019 - 2023

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