Thia Kirubarajan

Thia (Kiruba) Kirubarajan
Born
Sri Lanka
Alma materUniversity of Cambridge; University of Connecticut
Known forEstimation theory; multisensor–multitarget tracking; information fusion
AwardsCanada Research Chair in Information Fusion
Scientific career
FieldsElectrical and computer engineering; information fusion
WorkplacesMcMaster University

Thia (Kiruba) Kirubarajan is a Canada-based electrical engineer and academic, currently serving as a Distinguished Engineering Professor and Canada Research Chair in Information Fusion at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. He is also Associate Chair (Graduate) in McMaster’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.[1]

Academic background and position

According to McMaster University, Kirubarajan holds degrees from the University of Cambridge (B.A., M.A.) and from a U.S. institution where he completed his M.S. and Ph.D. studies. He serves as a Distinguished Engineering Professor and Canada Research Chair in Information Fusion within McMaster’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.[1]

His faculty page lists research interests including multisensor–multitarget tracking, estimation theory, information fusion, sensor resource management, radar/sonar/image/signal processing.[2]

Research and contributions

Kirubarajan is internationally recognized for his work in estimation theory, multisensor–multitarget tracking, and information fusion.[2][3] His research has been cited extensively in the scientific literature, with his publications collectively accruing over 18,000 citations as of 2025.[3]

He has co-authored influential works in data fusion and target tracking, including the chapter "Multitarget–Multisensor Tracking", regarded as a foundational reference in the field.[4] His broader publication record—spanning more than 300 articles—covers topics such as estimation theory, sensor fusion, resource allocation, and statistical signal processing.[5]

Roles and honours

  • Holds the Canada Research Chair in Information Fusion.[1]
  • Distinguished Engineering Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, McMaster University.[1]
  • Associate Chair (Graduate Studies), McMaster ECE Department.[1]

Research group and mentorship

Kirubarajan leads the Information Fusion Research Group at McMaster, supervising graduate students and researchers on topics such as multitarget tracking, estimation, and data fusion.[2] He has supervised numerous graduate theses, including work on multisensor tracking and target association. One example is the thesis "Multitarget Tracking Using Multistatic Sensors" (2015, McMaster University).[6]

Influence and impact

Kirubarajan’s research in information fusion has influenced both theoretical development and applied technologies in radar, sonar, and autonomous sensor systems. His extensive citation record and leadership of a federally funded research chair underscore his impact in the fields of estimation theory and target tracking.[3][5][2]

Selected publications

  • Kirubarajan, T.; Bar-Shalom, Y. Sensor Management for Large-Scale Multisensor–Multitarget Tracking.
  • Kirubarajan, T.; Tharmarasa, R.; et al. Multitarget–Multisensor Tracking.[4]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Faculty – Dr. Thia "Kiruba" Kirubarajan". McMaster University Faculty of Engineering. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Home – Thia Kirubarajan". McMaster ECE. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  3. 1 2 3 "Thia Kirubarajan – Google Scholar Citations". Google Scholar. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  4. 1 2 "Multitarget–Multisensor Tracking". ResearchGate. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  5. 1 2 "Thia Kirubarajan – ResearchGate Profile". ResearchGate. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  6. ↑ "Multitarget Tracking Using Multistatic Sensors (M.A.Sc. thesis)". MacSphere (McMaster University). Retrieved 2025-12-06.
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