Dr. Yadvendra Kacher is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Galgotias University. He has more than five years of teaching experience at the university level and has been associated with Galgotias University since Aug 2024. He earned his Ph.D. from MNNIT Allahabad, specializing in Multi-Objective Transportation Problems and Fuzzy Optimization. His research primarily focuses on developing advanced mathematical models for multi-objective fuzzy transportation problems. 

Dr. Kacher has published several research papers in reputed SCI-indexed journals, contributing to the fields of fuzzy optimization, decision-making, and transportation problem modeling. His work introduces innovative methodologies to improve existing problem-solving techniques, making significant advancements in mathematical optimization and computational intelligence. 

Dr. Kacher is deeply passionate about mathematics education and research. He believes in fostering critical thinking, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities among students, bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and their practical applications.

Academic Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mathematics – MNNIT Allahabad
  Thesis Title: A Study on Multi-Objective Transportation Problems and Their Applications
• M.Sc. in Mathematics – [Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh]
• B.Sc. in Mathematics – [Sarguja University, Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh]

Research Interests

Teaching Experience (More than Five Years)

1. Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, Galgotias University, Greater Noida31st August 2024 – Present
2. Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur
   13th August 2018 – 30th June 2019
3. Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, Dr. C. V. Raman University, Kota, Bilaspur26 Aug 2015 – 30 Jun 2018
4. Adhoc Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, Chouksey Engineering College, Bilaspur16 Jan 2014 – 26 Dec 2014
5. Guest Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, Govt. Engineering College, Bilaspur11 Jul 2013 – 24 Dec 2013

Teaching Domains

During my teaching career, I have taught the following subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels:

• Engineering Mathematics: Mathematics-I (M-1), Mathematics-II (M-2), Mathematics-III (M-3)
• Optimization & Applied Mathematics: Operations Research, Computational Mathematics and Statistics
• Algebra & Analysis: Linear Algebra, Modern Algebra, Real Analysis, Complex Analysis
• Differential Equations & Mathematical Methods: Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE), Partial Differential Equations (PDE)
• Statistics & Probability: Statistics, Computational Mathematics and Statistics
• Programming & Computational Tools: SCILAB
• Discrete & Theoretical Mathematics: Discrete Mathematics

Research Experience

Publications:

1. Kacher, Y., & Singh, P. (2022), Fuzzy harmonic mean technique for solving fully fuzzy multi-objective transportation problems, Journal of Computational Science, Elsevier, (101782). [SCI, IF – 3.3]
2. Kacher, Y., & Singh, P. (2023). A generalized parametric approach for solving different fuzzy parameter-based multi-objective transportation problem, Soft Computing, Springer, 1-20. [SCI, IF – 4.1]
3. Kacher Y, Singh P (2021), A Comprehensive Literature Review on Transportation Problems, International Journal of Applied and Computational Mathematics, Springer, 7(5) 1- 49. [SCOPUS, IF – 1.76]
4. Kumar, A., Singh, P., & Kacher, Y. (2023). Neutrosophic hyperbolic programming strategy for uncertain multi-objective transportation problem, Applied Soft Computing, Elsevier, 110949. [SCI, IF-8.7]

Other Contribution

1. Contributing as a Reviewer for the peer-reviewed journal “International Journal of Fuzzy Logic and Intelligent Systems”

Conference/Workshop/Seminars

1. Presented a paper entitled “A Proficient Ranking Function Approach for Tackling Limitations in Fermatean Fuzzy Transportation Problem” at an International Conference named “International Conference On Optimization with Artificial Intelligence and Soft-Computing, 2024 (ICOAISC-2024)” Organized by the Department Of Science and Humanities, National Institute Of Technology, Nagaland, dated on 30 Sep – 01 Oct, 2024.
2. Presented a paper entitled “A Generalized Approach for Solving Transportation Problem with Different Fuzzy Numbers” at a National Conference named “Advance Approaches in Pure and Applied Mathematics (NCAAPAM 2022-23)” Organized by the Faculty of Technology and Dept. of Mathematics, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, dated on February 14-15, 2023.
3. Online short-term course on “OPTIMIZATION THEORY, METHODS, AND APPLICATION” organized by IIT ROORKEE on 18-20th Aug 2020.
4. Attended National Conference on “Application of Mathematics in Science & Engineering: AMSE-2018” at National Institute of Technology Raipur on 21 Jan 2018.
5. Attended an International webinar on “The Role of Applied Mathematics in Present Global Crisis” organized by the Department of Applied Mathematics with Oceanology and Computer Programming, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, W.B. on 5-7th Aug 2020.

Certifications

1. Attended Faculty Development Programme on “EMPOWERING ACADEMIC SKILLS & RESEARCH” organized by IQAC Cell, Dr. C.V. Raman University, Kota, Bilaspur (C.G.) on Jan – 2018.
2. Attended Faculty Development Programme on “TEACHING - LEARNING EVALUATION” sponsored by IQAC Cell, Dr. C.V. Raman University, Kota, Bilaspur (C.G.) in January 2017.
3. “B” certificate in National Cadet Corps (NCC) in 2008.
4. Certificate of participation in the National Service Scheme (NSS).

Achievements and Awards

1. CSIR-JRF(NET) qualified in Dec 2017 with a 196 rank.
2. CGSET – 2017 qualified in March 2018.

Key Skills & Expertise