Dr. (Cdr) Arnab Das
Dr. (Cdr) Arnab Das is a researcher, maritime strategist, and entrepreneur. He is the Founder & Director of the Maritime Research Centre (MRC) under the Foundation for Underwater Domain Awareness (FUDA), Pune, which is working on a unique concept of Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) as its main focus. He also runs his start-up, M/S NirDhwani Technology Pvt Ltd, which provides consultancies and services for high-end maritime security solutions and marine conservation support. He has over 100 publications, a book, and two book chapters to his credit.
About Dr. Arnab Das
Dr. Das combines naval expertise with cutting-edge research, making him a thought leader in underwater domain awareness and maritime innovation. Over his career, he has:
- Served in the Indian Navy for over two decades, specializing in underwater electronics and strategic systems.
- Authored 100+ publications, including a book and several book chapters.
- Mentored researchers, start-ups, and innovators across India and abroad.
Dr. Das has been instrumental in advancing India’s UDA framework, representing the country in key forums:
- IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) sessions
- East Asia Summit
- Various national seminars and workshops
Research Expertise
- Underwater acoustics
- Maritime security
- Environmental impact assessment
- Technology-driven ocean governance
Key Projects
- Acoustic mapping and riverine studies
- Port noise management and environmental monitoring
- Digital tools for aquaculture and coastal community empowerment
Collaborations
- MoES, DIAT, IITs (India)
- Global partners across Asia, Europe, and North America
- Developing next-generation AI/ML-driven underwater technologies.
- Establishing Maritime Innovation Hubs connecting academia, government, and industry.
- Mainstreaming UDA education and capacity-building programs.
- Empowering coastal and riverine communities with practical tools and scientific literacy.
- Promoting sustainable ocean governance, marine biodiversity monitoring, and climate-risk mitigation.
- Strengthening India’s strategic and technological leadership in the Indo-Pacific maritime domain.
- Naval Leadership
- Maritime Innovation
- Academic Mentorship
- Underwater Acoustics
- UDA Framework
- Publications & Books
- Conference Speaker
- Editorial Leadership