Assist Prof Dr. Rahul Thakur, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India
Dr. Rahul Thakur is an accomplished Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee. He holds an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Madras, where he conducted extensive research under the guidance of Prof. C. Siva Ram Murthy. His doctoral thesis focused on “Efficient Cell Selection and Resource Allocation for Femtocell Assisted Cellular Networks,” highlighting his expertise in wireless networks.Dr. Thakur is the Founder and Faculty In-Charge of the IoT Lab at IIT Roorkee, reflecting his pioneering contributions to the field of the Internet of Things (IoT). His research interests span a wide array of cutting-edge technologies, including wireless communication, mobile and small cell networks, vehicular communication, device-to-device communication, and social-assisted communication networks.
🌐 Professional Profile:
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📚 Education
- Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering (2010-2017) – IIT Madras, India
- Thesis: Efficient Cell Selection and Resource Allocation for Femtocell Assisted Cellular Networks
- Advisor: Prof. C. Siva Ram Murthy
- M.S. in Computer Science and Engineering (2010-2017) – IIT Madras, India
- Advisor: Prof. C. Siva Ram Murthy
- B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (2006-2010) – Barkatullah University, Bhopal, India
🔬 Research Interests
- Wireless Communication 📶
- Internet of Things (IoT) 🌐
- Mobile and Small Cell Networks 📱
- Vehicular Communication 🚗
- Device-to-Device Communication 📲
- Social-Assisted Communication Networks 🤝
💼 Work Experience
- Assistant Professor (Jan 2019 – Present) – IIT Roorkee, India
- Assistant Professor (Jul 2017 – Dec 2018) – BITS Pilani, Goa Campus, India
🏛️ Research Grants
- DST Nidhi Prayas – Grant Support for Idea to Prototype (Oct 2023 – Oct 2024)
- FiiRE Goa in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology, GoI
- Principal Investigators: Dr. Rahul Thakur and Dr. Swati Agarwal
- Start-up Research Grant (SRG) (Nov 2020 – Nov 2022)
- Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt of India
- Project: Social Network Assisted Collaborative Cellular Networks
- Faculty Initiation Grant (FIG) (Sep 2020 – Sep 2022)
- IIT Roorkee, India
- Project: Green 5G Networks: Communication, Cell Selection, and Resource Allocation Perspectives
Publication Top Notes:
Resource Allocation Optimization in Local and Wide Area Networks through Social Network Integration
Enhancing Connectivity in UAV-Assisted Cellular Networks: A Dynamic Approach to User Association and Resource Allocation
Enhancing Hydroponic Farming Productivity Through IoT-Based Multi-Sensor Monitoring System
Social-Assisted Hypergraph Based Subchannel Assignment for UAV Cellular Networks
Clustering and Transmit Power Control for Social Assisted D2D Cellular Networks
Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithms for Altitude and Transmit Power Adjustments in UAV-Assisted Cellular Networks