Innovative Research Award

Paromita Kundu
University of Rochester, United States

The Innovative Research Award profile presents an academic overview of Paromita Kundu, affiliated with the University of Rochester in the United States. Her stated subject area is Body Area Network, a field associated with wireless sensing and communication technologies designed for applications involving devices positioned on, around, or within the human body. The supplied bibliometric record reports 8 Scopus-indexed documents, 235 citations, and an h-index of 4.[1]

Abstract

Paromita Kundu is an academic researcher affiliated with the University of Rochester whose identified research subject area is Body Area Network. The available profile information indicates a scholarly record comprising 8 documents and 235 citations, with an h-index of 4. These bibliometric indicators provide a quantitative description of publication activity and citation visibility and may be considered alongside the scope, quality, and significance of individual research contributions.[1]

Keywords

Body Area Network, Wireless Body Area Network, Wearable Sensors, Biomedical Sensing, Wireless Communication, Sensor Networks, Healthcare Technology, Physiological Monitoring, Internet of Things, Sensing Technology

Introduction

Body Area Networks are specialized communication and sensing systems intended to support the exchange of information among devices located on or near the human body. Research in this area intersects wireless networking, embedded systems, wearable sensing, biomedical monitoring, and low-power communications. Such systems can support the collection and transmission of physiological or contextual information while addressing constraints such as energy consumption, device size, communication reliability, and user mobility.[2]

The development of Body Area Network technologies has also contributed to research on wearable and healthcare-oriented sensing architectures. Reliable sensing and communication can enable distributed monitoring systems in which sensor nodes collect information and transmit it to processing or decision-support platforms. The field therefore represents an interdisciplinary area connecting sensor engineering with communication and computing technologies.[3]

Research Profile

Paromita Kundu is associated with the University of Rochester and is identified in the supplied research record with the subject area of Body Area Network. The profile is represented by Scopus Author ID 58527481200 and ORCID identifier 0000-0001-9829-047X, providing persistent identifiers for distinguishing the researcher’s scholarly record and facilitating connections among academic outputs.[1][4]

The supplied bibliometric information reports 8 documents, 235 citations, and an h-index of 4. These figures describe measurable aspects of the research record but should be interpreted in relation to publication venues, authorship, research age, field-specific citation patterns, and the substantive contribution of individual publications.[1]

Research Contributions

Research associated with Body Area Networks commonly addresses the integration of sensing, communication, and computing capabilities into compact systems intended for body-centric applications. Within this broader research landscape, contributions may involve network architecture, wireless protocols, sensor integration, energy management, data transmission, and physiological monitoring.[2]

• Research relevance to Body Area Network technologies and body-centric sensing systems.
• Engagement with interdisciplinary topics connecting sensing, wireless communication, and healthcare technologies.
• Scholarly dissemination through indexed research publications.
• A documented citation record indicating that published work has received subsequent scholarly references.
• Use of persistent researcher identifiers that support accurate attribution and scholarly discoverability.

Publications

The supplied Scopus record lists 8 documents associated with Paromita Kundu. The publication count provides an indication of documented scholarly output within the indexed record. Detailed assessment of the publications would require consideration of article titles, journals or conference venues, co-authorship, publication dates, citation context, and the specific technical contributions reported in each work.[1]

For scholarly identification, the researcher’s Scopus profile and ORCID record provide complementary mechanisms for locating publications and distinguishing the researcher from other authors with similar names.[1][4]

Research Impact

The supplied profile records 235 citations and an h-index of 4. Citation counts provide one quantitative measure of how frequently scholarly publications have been referenced by subsequent research, while the h-index combines publication and citation information into a commonly used bibliometric indicator. Such measures are informative but do not independently establish research quality, originality, or broader societal impact.[1]

In the context of Body Area Networks, research impact can additionally be considered through technical relevance, reproducibility, contribution to sensing and communication methods, interdisciplinary application, and potential usefulness in wearable or healthcare-oriented systems. These qualitative dimensions complement bibliometric indicators when evaluating a researcher’s overall contribution.[2]

Award Suitability

The supplied academic profile provides several factors relevant to consideration for an Innovative Research Award, including a defined research specialization in Body Area Network, an indexed publication record, and measurable citation activity. The reported 8 documents, 235 citations, and h-index of 4 offer quantitative evidence that can be considered as part of a broader academic assessment.[1]

Award evaluation should, however, consider bibliometric indicators together with the originality, technical significance, methodological quality, societal or scientific relevance, and documented outcomes of the research. The information presented here is therefore intended as a structured academic profile rather than an independent determination of award outcome.

Conclusion

Paromita Kundu’s supplied academic profile identifies the University of Rochester as her institutional affiliation and Body Area Network as her principal subject area. The reported Scopus record of 8 documents, 235 citations, and an h-index of 4 provides a concise quantitative representation of her scholarly activity. Her work is situated within an interdisciplinary research field involving body-centric sensing, wireless communication, and related sensor technologies.[1]

The profile and associated researcher identifiers provide a foundation for academic recognition and further evaluation of individual publications and research contributions. More comprehensive assessment can incorporate publication-level evidence, peer-reviewed impact, technical innovation, and contributions to the broader sensing research community.

External Links

• ORCID Profile
• Scopus Author Profile
• Google Scholar

References

1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Paromita Kundu, Author ID 58527481200. Scopus.
   https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/58527481200
2. IEEE. (2006). Wireless Body Area Networks: Research Challenges. IEEE.
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/TIT.2006.880788
3. IEEE. (2012). Wireless Body Area Networks: A Survey. IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials.
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/SURV.2011.062411.00092
4. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record: Paromita Kundu. ORCID.
   https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9829-047X