Dr Atul Varshney | Microwaves | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor, Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India

Dr. Atul Varshney is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Gurukul Kangri University, Uttarakhand, India. His research focuses on RF microwave and antenna technology, and he has published numerous patents, research articles, and books in this area. Dr. Varshney earned his Ph.D. in Microstrip to Rectangular Waveguide Transition from Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar, in 2019, and holds an M.Tech in Microwave from MITS, India. He has also worked on a microstrip-to-waveguide transition project for ISRO-SAC in Ahmedabad. His research interests include microwave filter design, ring resonators, planar antennas, metamaterials, fractal structures, and reconfigurable antennas. 📡💡

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Education

Dr. Atul Varshney’s academic journey began with his M.Tech in Microwave from MITS, India, in 2008. He further advanced his education by completing his Ph.D. at Gurukul Kangri University in 2019. His doctoral research focused on the design and development of microstrip-to-rectangular waveguide transitions, contributing to the field of RF and microwave engineering. 🎓📚

Experience

Since 2012, Dr. Varshney has served as an Assistant Professor at Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar, in the Electronics and Communication Department. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in both teaching and research, particularly in the areas of RF and microwave circuits, antennas, and electromagnetic wave propagation. Dr. Varshney has mentored numerous students and researchers in his specialized fields, helping to advance knowledge in microwave engineering. 🧑‍🏫

Research Interests

Dr. Varshney’s research spans several areas within microwave and antenna engineering. His primary focus is on the design and fabrication of microstrip-to-waveguide transitions, ring resonators, microwave filters, and planar antennas. He is also deeply engaged in the development of metamaterials, fractal structures, and frequency/pattern-reconfigurable antennas. His work seeks to improve the efficiency and functionality of microwave devices, with applications in wireless communication, satellite, military, and radar technologies. 🔭🌐

Awards

Dr. Varshney’s contributions to the field of RF microwave and antenna research have been widely recognized. He has received multiple accolades for his work in designing innovative antenna systems and his contributions to electromagnetic theory and microwave engineering. His research continues to inspire and shape advancements in the microwave industry. 🏆

Publications

Antenna Miniaturization and Application In-band Interference Reduction using Dipole Array Mirror Reflector FSS for Sub 6GHz Applications – Physica Scripta, 2025, DOI: 10.1088/1402-4896/adb0fc

Compact metasurface antenna for Sub-6 GHz applications with isolated n77/n78 bands using CSRR – Physica Scripta, 2025, DOI: 10.1088/1402-4896/ad96f1

Characterizations of Effective Parameters and Circuit Modeling of U-Coupled Hybrid Ring Resonator Band Pass Filter – IEEE Access, 2025, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3523440

Gain and bandwidth enhancement using superstrate loaded 2×2 circular-array antenna for X-Band and RADAR applications – International Journal of Electronics, 2024, DOI: 10.1080/00207217.2024.2431994

High-Gain Multi-Band Koch Fractal FSS Antenna for Sub-6 GHz Applications – Applied Sciences, 2024, DOI: 10.3390/app14199022

Low-Cost L-Band to Ku-Band Frequency Reconfigurable BAR64-02V Controlled Antenna for Satellite, Military, and Radar Applications – IETE Journal of Research, 2024, DOI: 10.1080/03772063.2023.2260343

Compact microstrip patch antenna loaded with Artificial Transmission Line for wireless applications – International Journal of Electronics, 2024, DOI: 10.1080/00207217.2024.2312568

Design and Investigation of Orthogonal Hybrid Dual-Mode Single-CDR-Based MIMO Antenna With High Self-Isolation at 5.8GHz – IEEE Access, 2024, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3467035

Dodecagon-Shaped Frequency Reconfigurable Antenna Practically Loaded with 3-Delta Structures for ISM Band and Wireless Applications – IETE Journal of Research, 2023, DOI: 10.1080/03772063.2022.2034536

A Comparative Study of Conventional Transition Model and Reverse Transition Model for Wireless and Radar Applications – SAMRIDDHI: A Journal of Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technology, 2023, DOI: 10.18090/samriddhi.v15i03.11

Wearables and Implantables in MICS- A Review – Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2023, DOI: 10.1016/j.aej.2023.07.060

Conclusion

In my opinion, Dr. Atul Varshney is an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His extensive research output, innovation in antenna and microwave technologies, and strong academic background reflect a deep commitment to advancing the field. By enhancing cross-disciplinary collaborations and expanding the practical applications of his work, Dr. Varshney could further amplify his impact. He undoubtedly stands out as a significant contributor to RF microwave and antenna research and is well-deserving of this recognition.