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 ๐ก๐ฌ. He holds a Ph.D. from BITS Hyderabad (2024) ๐ and has been shaping young minds as an Associate Professor at Lendi Institute of Engineering & Technology (LIET), Vizianagaram since 2012 ๐ซ. With over a decade of teaching and research experience, he has published numerous papers in SCI-indexed journals and IEEE conferences ๐. Dr. Nalanagula is also a member of IEEE, MIE, and MIETE โก, actively contributing to advancements in wireless communication and antenna technology ๐ถ.
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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 ๐๐จโ๐ซ
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Ph.D. in Electronics & Communication Engineering (2024) โ BITS Hyderabad ๐๏ธ
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M.Tech in Radar & Microwave Engineering (2012) โ Andhra University (8.2 CGPA) ๐
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B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering (2007) โ Gokul Institute of Technology & Sciences ๐ซ
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Intermediate (2001-2003) โ Vignan Junior College (86.5%) ๐
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X Class (2000-2001) โ Sri Satya Sai High School (81%) ๐
๐น Associate Professor (2012 – Present) โ Lendi Institute of Engineering & Technology, Vizianagaram ๐๏ธ
๐น Assistant Professor (2009 – 2012) โ PYDAH Engineering College, Visakhapatnam ๐
Professional Development๐
Dr. Nalanagula has continuously upgraded his expertise through certified courses and professional memberships ๐
. He has completed multiple NPTEL and Coursera courses on topics like Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning, and Antenna Design ๐ก๐ก. He actively contributes to academic development as an organizer of faculty development programs (FDPs), research workshops, and accreditation activities (NAAC & NBA) ๐๏ธ. His leadership extends to coordinating technical events, student counseling, and departmental cultural programs ๐ญ. As a mentor and IEEE member, he fosters innovation in wireless communications and embedded systems ๐๐ฌ.
Research Focus๐ฌ๐ก
Dr. Raja Sekhar Nalanagula’s research focuses on advanced antenna design, microwave engineering, and embedded systems ๐ถโ๏ธ. His work primarily explores circularly polarized dielectric resonator antennas (DRA), hybrid antenna technology, and IoT-based communication systems ๐. He has contributed significantly to the development of ultra-wideband (UWB) antennas, 5G communication systems, and satellite communication devices ๐ฐ๏ธ. His research papers, published in SCI-indexed journals and IEEE conferences, emphasize wireless connectivity, RF/microwave design, and smart IoT systems ๐. Through his research, Dr. Nalanagula aims to enhance next-generation wireless networks and efficient antenna structures for future communication systems ๐ก๐.
Awards & Honors ๐๐๏ธ
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Best Teacher Award (2020) ๐ซ
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Appreciation Awards on Teachers’ Day ๐
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First Prize โ Inter-College Chess Champion Trophy โ๏ธ๐
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Membership in MIE, MIETE, and IEEE ๐๐ก
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Coordinator for IEEE & Embedded Training Systems (2015-16) ๐ฌ
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Lead Organizer for INVENTO-09, INVENTO-12 at PYDAH College ๐ญ
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Coordinator for NAAC & NBA accreditation in LIET ๐๏ธ
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Student Counseling Recognition โ Guided students for successful campus placements ๐ฏ
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Ratified twice as an Assistant Professor ๐
Publication Top Notes:
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๐ก Circularly Polarized Hybrid Dielectric Resonator Antennas: A Brief Review and Perspective Analysis โ SENSORS,ย (Cited by: 23)
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๐ฏ Object Detection from Complex Background Image Using Circular Hough Transform โ International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications,ย (Cited by: 21)
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๐ถ Dual circularly polarized semi-cylindrical hybrid dielectric resonator antenna for X and Ku-band applications โ International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering,ย (Cited by: 4)
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๐ก Modified plus-Shaped Microstrip Patch Antenna with DGS for Ultra Wide-Band Applications โ IEEE WAMS, (Cited by: 3)
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๐ฒ A Hybrid Dielectric Resonator Antenna with Dual Sense Circular Polarization for Wireless LAN Applications โ Human Centred Intelligent Systems,ย (Cited by: 2)
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๐ก Circularly Polarized Modified Minkowski Metasurface-Based Hybrid Dielectric Resonator Antenna for 5G n79 Wireless Applications โ Electronics