#Tripura | In a remarkable achievement for Tripura, Dr. Sourabh Paul, a native of Belonia in South Tripura district, has secured a prestigious research project funded by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), marking a significant milestone in his academic and scientific career.
Born and raised in Belonia, Dr. Paul completed his schooling in the town before pursuing higher education in engineering and research. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering degree from Tripura Institute of Technology (TIT), followed by a Master of Technology from National Institute of Technology (NIT), Agartala. He later obtained his Ph.D. from NIT Rourkela, specializing in signal and image processing.
Currently associated with the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai, Dr. Paul is actively engaged in advanced research in image processing, remote sensing and deep learning. Recently, ISRO sanctioned his research project titled “Design and Development of Algorithm for Illumination, Scale, Translation and Rotation Invariant Image Matching” with funding support of ₹29.93 lakh.
The project aims to develop advanced image-matching algorithms capable of accurately analyzing satellite images despite variations in illumination, scale, translation and rotation. Such technologies are crucial for remote sensing, environmental monitoring, disaster management and space-based observation systems.
Expressing gratitude to his teachers, mentors, colleagues and family members, Dr. Paul said that his journey from a small town like Belonia to receiving an ISRO-funded project demonstrates how determination and quality education can help achieve excellence. He expressed hope that his achievement would inspire students from Tripura and other small towns to pursue higher education, research and innovation.
The achievement has brought pride to Belonia, Tripura and the scientific community of the Northeast, highlighting the growing contribution of the region’s researchers to India’s space and technology sectors.
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