Chandrima Thakur | Wireless Communication | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Chandrima Thakur | Wireless Communication | Best Researcher Award

DST Project Fellow (SRF), Jadavpur University India

Chandrima Thakur is an enthusiastic academician and researcher specializing in electronics and telecommunication engineering. With a passion for advancing communication technologies, she focuses on wireless networks, energy harvesting, and secure communication. She has demonstrated excellent academic performance through various certifications, international conferences, and research collaborations.

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🎓 Education

Chandrima completed her Ph.D. (Thesis submitted in 2024) in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. She earned her M.Tech in Telecommunication Engineering from NIT Durgapur (2017) with a CGPA of 9.47 and her B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Bengal College of Engineering & Technology (2015) with a CGPA of 8.96.

🧑‍🏫 Experience

Chandrima has served as a research fellow and faculty member at Jadavpur University and has contributed to various teaching labs for undergraduate and postgraduate students. She has also assisted in numerous project reports and theses, focusing on wireless energy harvesting and cooperative networks, and has gained industrial experience in PLC & SCADA and BSNL training.

🏆 Awards & Honors

Chandrima has received several accolades, including Best Paper Awards at NCECC 2020 and IEMENTech 2020, as well as the DST WB Project Fellow and State Government Fellowship. Her research contributions have been recognized at numerous national and international conferences, and she has participated in various workshops and webinars on advanced communication systems.

🔬 Research Focus

Her research primarily focuses on RF energy harvesting for wireless networks, cooperative spectrum sensing, physical layer security, and IoT applications. She also explores the integration of AI/ML in RF energy harvesting systems, device-to-device communication, and 6G communication technologies like IRS.

🏆Conclusion 

Chandrima Thakur is a promising researcher with strong academic accomplishments and significant contributions to the field of wireless communications. Her focus on RF energy harvesting and physical layer security aligns with the current needs of the telecom industry. With her passion for research, diverse expertise, and continual pursuit of knowledge, Chandrima is an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Publication Top Notes

  • Title: Secrecy performance of an improved interference-aided RF energy harvesting scheme in two-way multi-antenna relay network
    Year: 2020
    Authors: C Thakur, S Chattopadhyay
    Citations: 4

 

  • Title: A novel interference-aided energy harvesting scheme for cooperative network
    Year: 2019
    Authors: C Thakur, S Chattopadhyay
    Citations: 3

 

  • Title: A novel relay‐aided centralized cooperative spectrum sensing scheme using radio frequency energy harvesting
    Year: 2023
    Authors: S Majumdar, C Thakur, S Chattopadhyay
    Citations: 2

 

  • Title: Performance of Combined RF and non-RF based Energy Harvesting scheme for Multi-Relay Cooperative Cognitive Radio Network
    Year: 2022
    Authors: C Thakur, S Majumdar, S Chatterjee
    Citations: 2

 

  • Title: A Novel Interference-aided RF Energy Harvesting scheme for Cooperative NOMA Network
    Year: 2021
    Authors: C Thakur, S Chattopadhyay
    Citations: 2

 

  • Title: Throughput analysis of multiple cognitive radio networks
    Year: 2016
    Authors: C Thakur, D Goswami, SD Roy, S Kundu
    Citations: 2

 

  • Title: Performance Analysis of RF-Powered Multi-device Diamond Relay IoT Network Using Adaptive NOMA
    Year: 2024
    Authors: C Thakur, S Chattopadhyay
    Citations: 1

 

  • Title: Cooperative Spectrum Sensing based Hybrid Smart Home Energy Management System with Energy Harvesting
    Year: 2023
    Authors: S Majumdar, C Thakur, S Chatterjee
    Citations: 1

 

  • Title: Throughput Analysis of Multi-Source Multi-Antenna Cooperative Relay Network with RF Energy Harvesting using Improved Relay Selection schemes
    Year: 2020
    Authors: S Roy, P Kabiraj, S Dey, C Thakur, S Chattopadhyay
    Citations: 1

 

  • Title: Development and Analysis of an RF-Powered Rechargeable Wireless Sensor Network for LR-WPAN
    Year: 2025
    Authors: C Thakur, S Chattopadhyay

 

  • Title: An RF-powered multi-device diamond relay IoT network using A-NOMA for WBAN
    Year: 2024
    Authors: C Thakur, S Chattopadhyay

 

  • Title: A Novel Relay Selection Strategy for RF Energy Harvested Communication Network
    Year: 2023
    Authors: M Saha, C Thakur, S Chattopadhyay
    Citations: 1

 

  • Title: Performance analysis and optimization of a hybrid TSR–PSR protocol for AF, DF and hybrid AF–DF relaying under Weibull fading
    Year: 2023
    Authors: RS Chowdhury, JK Sadhu, C Thakur, S Chattopadhyay
    Citations: 1

 

 

Prasanna Kumar G | Ubiquitous Networks | Excellence in Research

Dr. Prasanna Kumar G | Ubiquitous Networks | Excellence in Research

Dr Prasanna Kumar G The National Institute of Engineering India

Dr. Prasanna Kumar G has made substantial contributions to the fields of cybersecurity and ubiquitous networks through a diverse range of publications and research activities. His scholarly work spans several key areas including machine learning in cybersecurity, IoT-based networking solutions, and advanced network models for seamless connectivity.

Academic History 🎓

Ph.D. in Networking and Internet Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore (2023).M.Tech in Networking and Internet Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore (2011) – 80.80%.Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Coorg Institute of Technology, Ponnampet (2009) – 58.14%.PUC, Karnataka PU Board, Sarada Vilas PU College, Mysore (2005) – 62.00%.S.S.L.C., Karnataka Secondary Education Board, Sadvidya High School, Mysore (2003) – 76.00%.

Technical Skills 🛠️

Programming Languages: C, C++, Java, PHP, C#.Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP.Operating Systems: Windows, Linux.Database Management: MySQL.Scripting: Shell Script

Projects and Patents 🏗️

M.Tech Project: “Simulation of S-Bus Protocol Devices” – Development and component testing..Patent 1: “Smart Navigation Stick for the Visually Impaired” (Design No. 6295943).Patent 2: “AI-Based Smart Glasses for Visually Impaired” (Application No. 399870-001).

Training and Workshops 🧑‍🏫

Organized and attended various workshops on Python Programming, IoT, Smart Grid Technologies, Network Technologies, and Business Intelligence.

Achievements 🏅

Guided projects that won awards, such as 1st prize in IEEE Project Expo 2023 and Best Paper Award in NCEIS-2019.

Publication

  • Introduction to Cyber Security
    Authors: S. Jadey, S.C. Girish, K. Raghavendra, H.R. Srinidhi, K.M. Anilkumar
    Book: Methods, Implementation, and Application of Cyber Security Intelligence and Analytics
    Year: 2022

 

  • NLADSS: Design of Connectivity as a Service (CaaS) Model using Node-Level Augmentation & Dynamic Sleep Scheduling for Heterogeneous Wireless Network Handoffs
    Author: P.K. Gurumallu
    Journal: International Journal of Intelligent Engineering & Systems
    Volume: 15 (5)
    Year: 2022

 

  • Machine Learning in Cybersecurity: A Comprehensive Survey of Data Breach Detection, Cyber-Attack Prevention, and Fraud Detection
    Authors: P. Kumar, D.Y. Gowda, A.M. Prakash
    Book: Pioneering Smart Healthcare 5.0 with IoT, Federated Learning, and Cloud Security
    Year: 2024

 

  • An Efficient IoT-based Ubiquitous Networking Service for Smart Cities Using Machine Learning Based Regression Algorithm
    Authors: G. Prasanna Kumar, N. Shankaraiah
    Journal: International Journal of Information Technology and Computer Science (IJITCS)
    Volume: 15, Pages 15-25
    Year: 2023

 

  • A Novel Approach by Integrating Dynamic Network Selection and Security Measures to Improve Seamless Connectivity in Ubiquitous Networks
    Authors: P. Kumar G, S. N., R. M. B., S. J., S. B. S., D. Y., M. K. B.
    Journal: International Journal of Wireless and Microwave Technologies (IJWMT)
    Volume: 14 (1)
    Year: 2024

 

  • A Metaheuristic Handover Model Using Network Augmentation and Game Theory for Seamless Connectivity in Heterogeneous Networks
    Authors: G. Prasanna Kumar, N. Shankaraiah
    Journal: Wireless Personal Communications
    Volume: 134 (1), Pages 133-150
    Year: 2024

 

  • Basics of Healthcare Informatics
    Authors: J. Sudeep, M. Goutham, G. Prasannakumar, K. Raghavendra, S.C. Girish
    Book: Intelligent Systems in Healthcare and Disease Identification using Data Science
    Year: 2023

 

 

Conclusion:

Dr. Prasanna Kumar G’s body of work reflects a deep engagement with both theoretical and practical aspects of cybersecurity and network engineering. His research not only contributes to the academic community but also offers practical solutions and frameworks applicable to real-world problems. His innovative approaches to network design, security measures, and machine learning applications are indicative of a forward-thinking researcher dedicated to enhancing technological and scientific understanding.