Hello friends today I met with my co supervisor Dr. Bala
Natarajan (Kansas-state University, US).
We have a discussion about the research for more than hour. He gave us guidance
for research work out of his experience. I felt it should be reached to all of
us because we have started moving on the path of research. He was happy with
the decision of our chancellor to have collaborative work with foreign
universities as it will increase the quality of research work. I have tried to
grasp his thoughts and whatever I captured has kept in this blog. Following are
the main points of our discussion.
- Research is to add value to a specific area
- Selecting right problem is very important. In his view 80% effort is require selecting the right task and 20% effort will be in doing task.
- Research is like digging the earth to find water. Don’t search for water in such a place where lots of people are already searching and many have found sufficient water out there. Make your own place, where people can say its <<your name>>’s place.
- Following could not be research of ph.D. scholar
- Picking problem of others, add some your thoughts in it to improve little.
- Simulating and checking results of other persons research work
- Start solving the problem where you know the probable result of your analysis
- Core skills are very important. All basics of fields should be clear in mind. Mathematical, statistical and optimization skills are necessary. Spare time, go for classes and take exams to check your level.
- Work on your own idea, prepare model, do mathematical analysis and observe results.
