SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
PENN STATE BEHREND
242 BURKE CENTER
ERIE PA 16563
Biography
PhD from SIUC, working in Applied Electromagnetics Research. Senior IEEE and Optica member, received Gold-Medal, Masters & Doctoral Fellowship, and Young Faculty Awards. Before joining Penn State Behrend, I was at Universities - SIUC, IIT-DWD, OleMiss, IIIT-H.
Research Interests
My research journey is driven by a passion for innovation and problem-solving across diverse disciplines, spanning Applications of Embedded Systems and Edge Devices, Radio Frequency (RF) and Photonics sensing including Biosensing. With a keen focus on addressing real-world challenges, I have consistently worked towards pushing the boundaries of knowledge and technology. This research statement outlines my ongoing projects, contributions, and future directions that demonstrate my commitment to academic excellence and practical impact.
CMOS Implementation of Advanced Device Behavior: The intersection of photonics and CMOS has intrigued me to delve into the realm of advanced device behavior, specifically proteresis. My research seeks to implement proteretic effects, a phenomenon that leads to advanced responses in electronic devices, within photonics and CMOS domains. Through theoretical exploration, novel switching designs, and integration with emerging technologies, I aspire to unlock new dimensions in security and modulation applications, pushing the boundaries of what is achievable in electronic devices.
Embedded System for Gait Analysis: My commitment to interdisciplinary research is epitomized in my study involving gait analysis. By harnessing the unique properties of Velostat and plastic optical fiber, we have developed an approach to gait analysis through the development of the VelGmat system. This low-cost, customizable sensing mat offers a novel method for accurately calculating the stance phase during the gait cycle. The comparative study conducted against commercially available alternatives underscores the surprising accuracy achieved by VelGmat, signifying its potential to revolutionize gait analysis techniques.
RF and Photonics Sensing for Biosensing Applications: A significant thrust of my research is dedicated to RF and photonics sensing with applications in biosensing. I've been working on the utilization of RF-based sensors to address challenges in specificity and reusability. My work spans the characterization of nanoparticles, the detection of biomolecules, and the advancement of real-time, portable, and efficient biomolecule detection platforms. By exploring the unique capabilities of radio waves, I aim to create a bridge between technology and healthcare, revolutionizing diagnostic tools and methodologies.
Autonomous Drone Navigation for Façade Detection: This research is at the intersection of autonomous systems, deep learning, and architectural preservation. we have worked on novel approaches to autonomous drone navigation by integrating heuristic and optimal strategies, enabling drones to navigate and capture images in GPS-restricted environments. Thereafter, this work continues towards the generation of comprehensive 3D models for advanced façade detection of buildings and monuments. This technology holds immense potential for heritage preservation, architectural documentation, and urban planning, as it addresses indoor navigation complexities and environmental challenges. By fusing practical rules with optimization techniques, I aim to redefine how drones contribute to the preservation and understanding of cultural and historical structures.
Photonics Integrated Circuits: In the field of Photonics, my research spans a broad spectrum of innovative applications. Recently, I have explored Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) as transformative elements for Quantum Communication, where PICs play a pivotal role in enabling secure metropolitan quantum-key-distribution-based systems. Leveraging PICs, we tried working on an autonomous quantum communication system for gigahertz-rate quantum random number generation and quantum key distribution. My work also extends to other areas, encompassing the design of all-optical components like Delta Sigma Modulator (DSM), Schmitt trigger and all optical Digital Gates. Additionally, I've delved into optical gyroscope designs within photonic integrated circuits, further highlighting my multidisciplinary approach. This diverse portfolio reflects my commitment to advancing cutting-edge research at the intersection of quantum and photonic technologies.
In conclusion, my research trajectory embodies a commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and innovation. By actively engaging in multidisciplinary pursuits across Embedded Systems, VLSI, RF and photonics Biosensing, I seek to contribute to the advancement of technology, foster practical solutions to real-world challenges, and inspire the next generation of researchers. I am excited to join an academic community that shares these values and to collaborate on projects that drive positive change on a global scale.
Publications
Radio frequency based detection of specific and nonspecific protein interaction, Frontiers in Sensors - 2025
Collaborators: Annesha Mazumder, Student Author; Arunangshu Biswas, Student Author; Tapan Sau, Co-Author; Prabhakar Bhimalapuram, Co-Author
Concept of data fusion for multi carrier wave with co-resident low end transmission of 1/100th data rate - August, 2025
Collaborators: Rekha Wurity Kanthi, Student Author; Saida Safavath, Co-Author; Anil Kumar Vuppala, Co-Author
Radio frequency characterization of gold nanoparticles with 3-d printed u-cavity sensor, IEEE Sensors Journal - June, 2025
Collaborators: Bibek Kattel, Student Author; Priyavrat Vashisth, Student Author; Winn Elliott Hutchcraft, Co-Author; Eden E. L. Tanner, Co-Author
An inductor-less, cost-effective On-chip CMOS VNA for bio-molecule detection - 2024
Collaborators: Bhartipudi Sahishnavi, Student Author; Samriddhi Agarwal, Student Author; Shameer Basha, Student Author; Naveen Dasari, Student Author; Andleeb Zahra, Co-Author; Prabhakar Bhimalapuram, Co-Author; Zia Abbas, Co-Author
Effect of mechanical jitter on higher-order incoherent beam combination system - 2024
Collaborators: Mukesh Kumar, Student Author; Arpit Khandelwal, Co-Author
Efficient fpga implementation of feedback perceptron for hardware acceleration - 2024
Collaborators: Tamador Mohaidat, Student Author; Mohammed Alqodah, Co-Author; Kasem Khalil, Co-Author
Enhancing hardware neural networks with self-healing perceptron design - 2024
Collaborators: Tamador Mohaidat, Student Author; Zhiqi Niu, Student Author; Kasem Khalil, Co-Author
Analysis and optimization of error tolerance in an incoherent beam combination system, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters - 2024
Collaborators: Mukesh Kumar, Student Author; Arpit Khandelwal, Co-Author
Autonomous inspection of high-rise buildings for facade detection and 3D modeling using UAVs, IEEE Access - 2024
Collaborators: Prayushi Mathur, Student Author; Charu Sharma, Co-Author
Effect of individual atmospheric parameters on beam spreading of higher-order Gaussian beam, Optical and Quantum Electronics - November 23, 2024
Collaborators: M Kumar, Student Author; A Khandelwal, Co-Author
A label-free sensing of creatinine using radio frequency-driven lab-on-chip (LoC) system, Engineering Research Express - September 1, 2024
Collaborators: Andleeb Zahra, Co-Author; Swarnim Sinha, Student Author; Alimpan Modak, Student Author; Imran Siddiqui, Co-Author; Prabhakar Bhimalapuram, Co-Author; Tapan Sau, Co-Author; Pawan Kumar, Co-Author; Zia Abbas, Co-Author
Low power and complexity implementation of the modified fft with a new bit-slicing scheme, Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series B - December 1, 2023
Collaborators: Shaik Qadeer, Co-Author; Harsha Keerthan, Student Author; Mohammed Khan, Co-Author
Performance evaluation of incoherent beam combination system based on different beam directing mechanisms, Optical and Quantum Electronics - November 1, 2023
Collaborators: Mukesh Kumar, Student Author; Arpit Khandelwal, Co-Author
A dual-band integrated network analyzer for water solvent-specific rf biosensors, IEEE Sensors Journal - September 1, 2023
Collaborators: Mayank Awasthi, Student Author; Annesha Mazumder, Student Author; Mohammad Hashmi, Co-Author
Role of presence of gold nanoparticles on enhancement of RF biosensing sensitivity, Engineering Research Express - September 1, 2023
Collaborators: Annesha Mazumder, Student Author; Prabhakar Bhimalapuram, Co-Author; Tapan Sau, Co-Author
ProHys PUF: A Proteresis - Hysteresis switch based Physical Unclonable Function, Integration - March 1, 2023
Collaborators: Salma Khan, Student Author; Mohammed Sohel, Co-Author
A high-performance digitally programmable fvf-based ldo for efficient power management in driving distributed loads using a shared power grid - January 1, 2023
Collaborators: Ashish Papreja, Student Author; Rakesh K.k, Co-Author; Aravind Polkampally, Co-Author
A label-free low-cost radio frequency driven noninvasive lab-on-chip system for creatinine detection - January 1, 2023
Collaborators: Swarnim Sinha, Student Author; Andleeb Zahra, Co-Author; Imran Siddiqui, Co-Author; Pawan Kumar, Co-Author; Alimpan Modak, Co-Author; Prabhakar Bhimalapuram, Co-Author; Tapan Sau, Co-Author; Zia Abbas, Co-Author
Design and fabrication of microfluidic chip for temperature control applications in biomedical - January 1, 2023
Collaborators: Andleeb Zahra, Co-Author; Giampiero De Cesare, Co-Author; Domenico Caputo, Co-Author; Nicola Lovecchio, Co-Author; Prabhakar Bhimalapuram, Co-Author; Zia Abbas, Co-Author
Enhancement of sensitivity of radio frequency based biomolecule detection in the presence of gold nanoparticles: a feasibility study - January 1, 2023
Collaborators: Annesha Mazumder, Student Author; Prabhakar Bhimalapuram, Co-Author; Tapan Sau, Co-Author
Stable implementataion of voice activity detector using zero-phase zero frequency resonator on fpga - January 1, 2023
Collaborators: Syed Jabbar, Student Author; Purva Barche, Secondary Author; Krishna Gurugubelli, Student Author; Anil Vuppala, Co-Author
VelGmat: Low cost gait mat for stance phase calculation - November 1, 2022
Collaborators: Mohammad Wani, Student Author; Y. Gururaj, Student Author; P. Vivek, Student Author; Sai Karre, Student Author; Raghu Reddy, Co-Author
RF sensor-based tracking of nanoparticle’s morphological and relative arrangement variations, Microfluidics and Nanofluidics - September 1, 2022
Collaborators: Annesha Mazumder, Student Author; Tapan Sau, Co-Author; Prabhakar Bhimalapuran, Co-Author
Implementation of zero-phase zero frequency resonator algorithm on FPGA - August 4, 2022
Collaborators: Syed Jabbar, Student Author; Purva Sharma, Student Author; Krishna Gurugubelli, Student Author; Anil Vuppala, Co-Author
Towards conducting effective locomotion through hardware transformation in head-mounted-device-A Review Study - July 1, 2022
Collaborators: Y. Pawankumar Gururaj, Student Author; Raghav Mittal, Student Author; Sai Karre, Student Author; Y. Raghu Reddy, Co-Author
Proteretic device: modelling and implementation in electronics and optical domain, Semiconductor Science and Technology - May 1, 2022
Collaborators: Salma Khan, Student Author; Mohammed Sohel, Co-Author
Solvent-based optimization of CSRR and IDC RF bio-sensors, IEEE Sensors Journal - March 15, 2022
Collaborators: Kunal Wadhwani, Student Author; Sheena Hussaini, Co-Author; Annesha Mazumder, Student Author
Customizable head-mounted device for detection of eye disorders using virtual reality - January 1, 2022
Collaborators: Y. Gururaj, Student Author; Sai Karre, Student Author; Raghav Mittal, Student Author; Y. Reddy, Co-Author
Multi-parameter RF based characterization of nanoparticles and biomolecules - January 1, 2022
Collaborators: Annesha Mazumder, Student Author; Tapan Sau, Co-Author; Prabhakar Bhimalapuram, Co-Author; Arunangshu Biswas, Co-Author
Optimization of CSRR based RF sensor for detecting ethanol in petrol - January 1, 2022
Collaborators: Kunal Wadhwani, Student Author; Sheena Hussaini, Co-Author
Optimum power for incoherent beam combination in atmospheric turbulence - January 1, 2022
Collaborators: Mukesh Kumar, Student Author; Arpit Khandelwal, Co-Author; Jagannath Nayak, Co-Author
Real-time qualitative and quantitative analysis of saccharides using CSRR based RF sensor - January 1, 2022
Collaborators: Kunal Wadhwani, Student Author; Sheena Hussaini, Co-Author
Time-space-weight calibrated plastic optical fiber-based pressure sensing carpet, Optical Engineering - September 1, 2021
Collaborators: Vrushali Arute, Student Author; Arpit Khandelwal, Co-Author
CMOS implementation of a proteresis-hysteresis (ProHys) switch - August 9, 2021
Collaborators: Salma Khan, Student Author; Mohammed Sohel, Co-Author
Effect of residual mechanical jitter on incoherent beam combination through different atmospheric turbulences - May 1, 2021
Collaborators: Sanchita Ghosh, Student Author; Jagannath Nayak, Co-Author
A comprehensive review of high voltage wideband and ultra-wide band antennas for IEMI applications, Engineering Research Express - March 1, 2021
Collaborator: D. Ratan Sanjay, Student Author
Radiation of high-power fast rise time pulses by hydrogen spark gap antenna at a high repetition rate, IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science - February 1, 2021
Collaborator: Ratan Doma, Student Author
A real-time super-resolution for surveillance thermal cameras using optimized pipeline on embedded edge device - January 1, 2021
Collaborators: Prayushi Mathur, Student Author; Ashish Singh, Student Author; Jayram Adoni, Co-Author; Prasad Adireddy, Co-Author
High-speed CMOS ramp generator using proteretic comparator - January 1, 2021
Collaborators: Salma Khan, Student Author; Mohammed Sohel, Co-Author
Multi-parameter based characterization of biosamples using a broadband microstrip patch based RFsensor - January 1, 2021
Collaborators: Annesha Mazumder, Student Author; Prabhakar Bhimalapuram, Co-Author; Tapan Sau, Co-Author
Optoelectronic oscillator (oeo) designs: wide-range tunable silicon microring resonator design and low-noise high frequency optical mix oscillator design - January 1, 2021
Collaborator: Mariya Wani, Student Author
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Master of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Bachelor of Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Osmania University