Fr. Dr. Eldho K Thomas

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Qualifications: 

Computer Science, University of Tartu, Estonia, 2016-2020

 NTU Research Fellowship for PhD: 2010-2014

Assistant Professor in Mathematics Dec 2020 – Present
Department of Mathematics
Newman College, Thodupuzha
(Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India)
Research Fellow at University of Tartu, Estonia Sept 2016 – Dec 2020
Institute of Computer Science
Supervisor: Prof. Vitaly Skachek
Research Area:
1. Batch Codes and PIR Codes: Theoretical constructions and analysis of batch codes and private information
retrieval(PIR) codes using techniques from algebra and graph theory.
2. Batch Codes and PIR Codes: Theoretical constructions and analysis of batch codes and private information
retrieval(PIR) codes using techniques from algebra and graph theory.
3. Locally Repairable Codes (LRC): Computing classical coding theoretical bounds for LRCs.
Research Fellow at National University of Singapore Sept 2015 – Sept 2016
ECE Department
Supervisor: Prof. Vincent Y.F. Tan
Research Area: Polar Codes for Deletion – Proposing constructions of polar codes for binary erasure channels
with random deletions.
Graduate Student at NTU, Singapore Aug 2010 – March 2015
School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Supervisor: Prof. Fr´ed´erique Oggier
Research Area:
1. Quasi-uniform codes: Explicit constructions of quasi-uniform codes using finite groups and propose their
applications in distributed storage.
2. Information inequalities: Analyzing information inequalities using group theory.

Journal Publications
• “Batch Codes for Asynchronous Recovery of Data”, A. Riet, V. Skachek and E.Thomas, IEEE Transactions
on Infromation Theory, Volume 68, Issue 3, March 2022.
• “Polar Coding for the Binary Erasure Channel with Deletions”, E.Thomas, V.Tan, A.Vardy and M.Motani,
IEEE Communications Letters, Volume 21, No.4, 2017.
• “On Group Violations of Inequalities in Five Subgroups”, N.Markin, E.Thomas and F.Oggier, Ad- vances
in Mathematics of Communications,Volume 10, No.4, 2016.
• “Abelian Group Representability of Finite Groups”, E.Thomas, N.Markin and F.Oggier, Advances in
Mathematics of Communications,Volume 8, No.2, 2014.
Conference Proceedings
• “Asynchronous Batch and PIR Codes from Hypergraphs”, A. Riet, V. Skachek and E.Thomas, Information
Theory Workshop (ITW), Guangzhou, China, 2018.
• “Constructions and Bounds for Batch Codes with Small Parameters”, E.Thomas and V.Skachek, 5th
International Castle Meeting (ICMCTA), Vihula, Estonia, 2017.
• “Applications of Quasi-uniform Codes to Storage”, E.Thomas and F.Oggier, International Conference on
Signal Processing and Communication (SPCOM), Bangalore, India, 2014.
• “Groups and Information Inequalities in 5 Variables”, N.Markin, E.Thomas and F.Oggier, Allerton Conference
on Communication, Control, and Computing, Illinois, USA, 2013.
• “Explicit Constructions of Quasi-Uniform Codes from Groups”, E.Thomas and F.Oggier, International
Symposium on Information Theory (ISIT), Istanbul, Turkey, 2013.
• “A Note on Quasi-Uniform Distributions and Abelian Group Representability”, E.Thomas and F.Oggier,
International Conference on Signal Processing and Communication (SPCOM), Bangalore, India, 2012.

• Classical coding theory problems using techniques from abstract algebra and graph theory.
• Erasure coding for distributed storage systems.
• Applications of group theory to information theory.
• Coding for insertion and deletion channels.
• Other interesting algebraic and combinatorial problems which have potential applications in coding theory
and information theory.

• “Mathematics in Modern Life”, Association Inaugural Lecture, St. Joseph’s College, Moolamattom, Kerala,
India, August 2023.
• “An Introduction to Coding Theory” Ramanujan Day Lecture, Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha, Kerala,
India, 20 December 2022.
• “Batch Codes for Cloud Storage: An Overview”, International Seminar on Recent Trends in Applied
Mathematics, KSMDB College, Sasthamcotta, Kerala, India, May 2021.
• “Asynchronous Batch Codes: An Introduction” International Seminar on Recent Trends in Mathematics
and Some Applications, Ettumanoorappan College, Kerala, India, Feb 2020.
• Joint Estonian-Latvian Theory Days, Parnu, Estonia, March 2019.
• 24th Estonian Winter School in Computer Science, Palmse, Estonia, March 2019.
• “Constructions and Bounds for Batch Codes with Small Parameters”, Institute of Computer Science,
University of Tartu, Estonia, July 2017.
• Batch Codes and PIR Codes: An Introduction” International Seminar on Algebra and Coding Theory
(INSACT), St. Berchmans College, Changanassery, Kerala, India, Feb 2017.
• “Group Theoretic Construction of Quasi-Uniform Codes”, Joint Estonian- Latvian Theory Days, Lilaste,
Latvia, Oct 2016.
• “Quasi-Uniform Codes and Ingleton Inequalities Using Group Theory”, ECE, NUS, Singapore, May 2015.
• “Applications of Quasi-Uniform Codes to Storage”, International Conference on Signal Processing and
Communications, ECE, Indian Institute of Science, India, July 2014.
• “Explicit Constructions of Quasi-Uniform Codes from Groups”, International Symposium on Information
Theory (ISIT), Istanbul, Turkey, July 2013.
• “A Note on Quasi-Uniform Distributions and Abelian Group Representability”, International Conference
on Signal Processing and Communication (SPCOM), ECE, Indian Institute of Science, India, July 2012.

• ”Research Based Pedagogical Tools (RBPT)”, 4 Days Workshop, Newman College, Thodupuzha, 28-31
August 2022.
• “Advanced Research Methodology”, 2 Weeks Refresher Course, Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan
College University of Delhi, 21 June – 05 July, 2022.
• ”Research Methodology”, 2 Weeks Refresher Course, Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University
of Delhi, 21 Sept – 05 October, 2021.
• “Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education”, 4 Weeks Faculty Development Programme,
Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi, 21 August – 19 Sept, 2021.

Mobilitas Pluss Postdoctoral Researcher Grant Estonian Research Council
Project: Study of Novel Codes for Problems in Distributed Systems
Duration: Sept 2017-Sept 2019
Amount: 63420 EUR
NTU Research Scholarship Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Project: Doctoral Research

Duration: Aug 2010- Aug 2014
Amount: Tuition fees and monthly stipend (∼=
150,000 SGD)
International Advancement Award University of Liverpool, UK
Duration: Sept 2008- Dec 2009
Amount: Partial Tuition fees for M.Sc.

Masters Thesis
1. Anitta Elizabath Varghese, The Logistic Map, M.G. University, India, 2023.
2. Sruthi L., Convex Optimization, M.G. University, India, 2023.
3. Gayathri Gopal, Cyclic Codes, M.G. University, India, 2023.
4. Anna Maria Soy, Computational Geometry: An Algorithm and its Applications, M.G. University, India,
2022.
5. Avani T.S., A Study on the General Position Problems in Graph Theory, M.G. University, India, 2022.
6. Bigi George, A Study on Semi-Graphs, M.G. University, India, 2022.
7. Athira Ajay, Graph Labeling, M.G. University, India, 2021.
8. Jewel Maria Jolly, Hypergraphs, M.G. University, India, 2021.
9. Sona Titus, Modular Geometric Lattices, M.G. University, 2021.
10. Sander Mikelsaar, Empirical Study of Asynchronous Batch Codes, University of Tartu, Estonia, 2019.
Bachelors Thesis
1. Alphin Biju, Aysha K S, Fathima Shaji and Ruhama Joseph, An Introduction to Combinatorics, M.G.
University, India, 2023.
2. Alan Thomas, Kavya Thomas, Devika Jayan and G. Devanandana, Chemical Graph Theory, M.G. University,
India, 2022.
3. Kripa Jananki Balachandran, Stephen Thankachan, Vindhuja Vijayan and Abhijith V. A, Knot Theory,
M.G. University, India, 2022.
4. Ansiya Shajahan, Aswathy Rajan, Sreelakshmi Bhaskaran, Ajith Shyjo and Anjaly Sajeev, Digraphs: An
Introduction, M.G. University, India, 2021.
5. Diya Daie, Kavya S. Nair, Fathima Hanan K.S., Meenakshi Aji and Sharath S. Mathew, An Introduction
to Vedic Mathematics, M.G. University, India, 2021.

Languages: English (Fluent), Malayalam (Native), Hindi(Intermediate)
Computer Languages: Matlab (Intermediate), Maple (Beginner)
Tools: LATEX, GAP

Reviewer
Design, Codes and Cryptography
IEEE Transactions on Communications
IEEE Transactions on Information Theory
Advances in Mathematics of Communications

• Diamond Jubilee Mega Exhibition “Newmaneeyam 2024”: General Convener
• Coordinator
1. International seminar on “Mathematics and Statistics: Unlocking the Future” 2. International Webinar
Series on Advances in Applied Mathematical Sciences, 2021
3. Quiz Club
• Institutions Innovation Council Member

Full Name (as in Passport): Eldho Kuppamala Puthenpurayil Thomas
Nationality: Indian
Sex: Male
Age: 38