🎓 Education
Ph.D. (Pre-PhD completed), KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. M.Tech (VLSI), MVGR College of Engineering, JNTUK (81%). B.Tech (ECE), MVGR College of Engineering, JNTUK (60%). Intermediate, Sri Narayana Junior College (73%). SSC, Bhashyam Public School (85%)
💼 Experience
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chaitanya Engineering College, Vishakhapatnam (Aug 2023–Present). Previous Role: Assistant Professor, St. Theressa Avanthi College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam (Feb 2019–July 2023). Teaching Expertise: RF and Antenna Engineering, Satellite Communication, Radar Systems, VLSI Design. Research Guidance: Directed undergraduate research projects, including the design and development of microwave antennas. Technical Expertise: Proficient in MATLAB, HFSS, Mentor Graphics, Xilinx ISE, and FPGA Boards
🏆 Awards and Honors
Best Paper Awards for various publications in UGC Care Group I journals. DST Travel Grant in 2012 to attend an international conference at Pittsburgh, USA. Early Career Research Award from SERB in 2017. Research Excellence Award (Rs. 12,000) in 2015 from Graphic Era University. GUCOST Funding (Rs. 40,000) for a workshop on antenna design (2019). DTE Funding (Rs. 1,00,000) for organizing a workshop (2018). IEEE (SCOPUS indexed) Journal Publications
🔬 Research Focus
Antenna Design: Development of miniature antennas, CPW-fed antennas, and metasurface antennas for various applications, including IoT and wireless communications. VLSI Design: Exploring power-efficient SRAM cell architectures and optimizing delay and power consumption in VLSI circuits. Microwave Antennas: Researching antenna performance for satellite communication and radar systems. Machine Learning and AI: Investigating the integration of machine learning algorithms in the development of advanced antennas for wireless sensor networks and smart applications. Publications and Patents: Rohit has authored over 20 journal papers and several patents related to IoT, machine learning, and communication systems, including designs for high-gain antennas and systems for real-time monitoring.
Conclusion
Dr. Penki Rohit’s solid academic background, research experience, and contributions to the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering make him a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His continuous pursuit of knowledge, commitment to academic excellence, and practical research applications place him at the forefront of his discipline, and his future endeavors promise to bring even greater advancements to the field.