Sharda University Agra, Uttar Pradesh faculty member Dr. Soumya Ranjan Jena honoured with Honorary Doctorate in AI and Sustainable Computing from Woodcroft University, USA

AGRA: Dr. Soumya Ranjan Jena, an academician and researcher originally from Cuttack, Odisha, has been conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Computing by Woodcroft University, USA. His accomplishment recognises his scholarship and leadership, marking a new milestone in his professional journey.

Dr. Jena currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Applications at the Anand School of Engineering & Technology, Sharda University Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

The recognition brings together two closely connected areas of his research interests: developing intelligent technologies and making computing more environmentally responsible. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life, questions of energy efficiency, accessibility and sustainable implementation are gaining greater significance.

The subject of the honorary award reflects this important intersection.With more than a decade of teaching and research experience, Dr. Jena has pursued a career encompassing education, authorship, innovation and entrepreneurship. According to his professional biography, he is also pursuing a postdoctoral research fellowship at the Ramnath Prasad Institute of Higher Education Foundation, Patna, Bihar.

His academic qualifications include a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering, completed in 2026, alongside earlier postgraduate and undergraduate studies in information technology and computer science.

His research interests extend across artificial intelligence, edge AI, green computing, cloud and distributed computing, the Internet of Things and renewable energy applications. Together, these fields reflect an interest in how digital systems can address practical challenges while using resources more efficiently. Beyond his academic responsibilities, Dr. Jena is a Designated Partner of SRJX RESEARCH AND INNOVATION LAB LLP, India. This entrepreneurial role adds another dimension to his work, connecting research exploration with the development of technological ideas and potential applications.

Hehas authored 42 international level books, approximately 32 research articles and 62 published patents, including 18 granted patents. He also is as an editor, reviewer and keynote speaker—roles that extend his participation in academic exchange beyond the classroom.For a scholar whose journey began in Cuttack, the honorary distinction represents a meaningful personal and professional milestone. His progression through teaching, research and enterprise offers students an example of the varied paths that a career in technology can take.

The award is an honorary recognition, distinct from an earned research doctorate. It adds to Dr. Jena’s existing academic profile while drawing attention to the fields that shape his continuing work. For this achievement he expressed his sincere gratitude towards the management of Sharda University Agar Campus: Honourable Chancellor Shri Pradeep Kumar Gupta, Honourable Pro-Chancellor Shi Yatendra Kumar Gupta, Honourable CEO Shri Prashant Gupta, Honourable Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Parma Nand,  Honourable Registrar Prof. (Dr.) Surender Singh Siwach, Dean Research Prof. (Dr.) Bimal Kumar Sarkar, Dear Academics Satya Prakash and last but not in the list, Dean Anand School of Engineering & TechnologyProf. (Dr.) Swaminathan Ramamurthy.From Odisha to his present academic role in Agra, Dr. Soumya Ranjan Jena’s journey reflects sustained engagement with learning and technological inquiry. This latest recognition marks another chapter in that journey, with artificial intelligence and sustainable computing at its centre.