Dr. Rajasekhar Nalanagula | LENDI Institute of Engineering and Technology | India
Dr. Raja Sekhar Nalanagula is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in Microwave Engineering, Antenna Design, and Embedded Systems 📡🔬. He holds a Ph.D. from BITS Hyderabad (2024) 🎓 and has been shaping young minds as an Associate Professor at Lendi Institute of Engineering & Technology (LIET), Vizianagaram since 2012 🏫. With over a decade of teaching and research experience, he has published numerous papers in SCI-indexed journals and IEEE conferences 📖. Dr. Nalanagula is also a member of IEEE, MIE, and MIETE ⚡, actively contributing to advancements in wireless communication and antenna technology 📶.
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Suitability for Best Researcher Award
Dr. Raja Sekhar Nalanagula is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his expertise in Microwave Engineering, Antenna Design, and Embedded Systems. With over a decade of experience in teaching and research, he has made notable contributions to wireless communication and antenna technology.
Education & Experience 🎓👨🏫
✅ Ph.D. in Electronics & Communication Engineering (2024) – BITS Hyderabad 🏛️
✅ M.Tech in Radar & Microwave Engineering (2012) – Andhra University (8.2 CGPA) 🎓
✅ B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering (2007) – Gokul Institute of Technology & Sciences 🏫
✅ Intermediate (2001-2003) – Vignan Junior College (86.5%) 🏅
✅ X Class (2000-2001) – Sri Satya Sai High School (81%) 📚
🔹 Associate Professor (2012 – Present) – Lendi Institute of Engineering & Technology, Vizianagaram 🏛️
🔹 Assistant Professor (2009 – 2012) – PYDAH Engineering College, Visakhapatnam 🎓
Professional Development📈
Dr. Nalanagula has continuously upgraded his expertise through certified courses and professional memberships 🏅. He has completed multiple NPTEL and Coursera courses on topics like Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning, and Antenna Design 💡📡. He actively contributes to academic development as an organizer of faculty development programs (FDPs), research workshops, and accreditation activities (NAAC & NBA) 🏛️. His leadership extends to coordinating technical events, student counseling, and departmental cultural programs 🎭. As a mentor and IEEE member, he fosters innovation in wireless communications and embedded systems 🌍🔬.
Research Focus🔬📡
Dr. Raja Sekhar Nalanagula’s research focuses on advanced antenna design, microwave engineering, and embedded systems 📶⚙️. His work primarily explores circularly polarized dielectric resonator antennas (DRA), hybrid antenna technology, and IoT-based communication systems 🚀. He has contributed significantly to the development of ultra-wideband (UWB) antennas, 5G communication systems, and satellite communication devices 🛰️. His research papers, published in SCI-indexed journals and IEEE conferences, emphasize wireless connectivity, RF/microwave design, and smart IoT systems 📖. Through his research, Dr. Nalanagula aims to enhance next-generation wireless networks and efficient antenna structures for future communication systems 📡🔍.
Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️
🏅 Best Teacher Award (2020) 🏫
🏅 Appreciation Awards on Teachers’ Day 🎓
🏅 First Prize – Inter-College Chess Champion Trophy ♟️🏆
🏅 Membership in MIE, MIETE, and IEEE 🌍📡
🏅 Coordinator for IEEE & Embedded Training Systems (2015-16) 🔬
🏅 Lead Organizer for INVENTO-09, INVENTO-12 at PYDAH College 🎭
🏅 Coordinator for NAAC & NBA accreditation in LIET 🏛️
🏅 Student Counseling Recognition – Guided students for successful campus placements 🎯
🏅 Ratified twice as an Assistant Professor 📜
Publication Top Notes:
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📡 Circularly Polarized Hybrid Dielectric Resonator Antennas: A Brief Review and Perspective Analysis – SENSORS, (Cited by: 23)
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🎯 Object Detection from Complex Background Image Using Circular Hough Transform – International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications, (Cited by: 21)
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📶 Dual circularly polarized semi-cylindrical hybrid dielectric resonator antenna for X and Ku-band applications – International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering, (Cited by: 4)
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📡 Modified plus-Shaped Microstrip Patch Antenna with DGS for Ultra Wide-Band Applications – IEEE WAMS, (Cited by: 3)
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📲 A Hybrid Dielectric Resonator Antenna with Dual Sense Circular Polarization for Wireless LAN Applications – Human Centred Intelligent Systems, (Cited by: 2)
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📡 Circularly Polarized Modified Minkowski Metasurface-Based Hybrid Dielectric Resonator Antenna for 5G n79 Wireless Applications – Electronics