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Dr. Avishek Chakraborty

Dr. Avishek Chakraborty

Assistant Professor

About

Avishek Chakraborty passed his BTech degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering. He received his MTech degree in Radio Physics and Electronics, specializing in Space Science and Microwaves, from the University of Calcutta, West Bengal, India, in 2017. He completed his PhD in Electronics and Communication Engineering, specializing in Soft Computing for the design of Time Modulated arrays, from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Durgapur in 2021. He also completed a DST-SERB-sponsored research project as a DST-SERB Research Fellow during his PhD tenure (2018-2021). He is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science and Engineering (SoCSE) at RV University, Bangalore. Before this, he was working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical, Electronics, and Communication Engineering (EECE), GITAM University, Bangalore, and was also associated with the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), School of Engineering (SOE), SR University, Warangal, Telangana, India, as an Assistant Professor. He has authored several research papers published in peer-reviewed International Journals, Conferences, and Book Chapters. He has also served as a reviewer of IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, IEEE Access, AEU-International Journal of Electronics and Communications (Elsevier), Physical Communication (Elsevier), Digital Signal Processing (Elsevier), Defence Technology (Elsevier), Applied Soft Computing (Elsevier), Expert Systems with Applications (Elsevier), Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence (Elsevier), Computers and Electrical engineering (Elsevier), Signal Processing (Elsevier), AIP Advances, Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies (Wiley), International Journal of Communication Systems (Wiley), Scientia Iranica, Circuits, Systems, and Signal Processing (Springer), The Journal of Supercomputing (Springer), Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Materials (Springer), Discover Artificial Intelligence (Springer), Telecommunication Systems (Springer), Scientific Reports (Springer), International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering (Wiley), Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications (Taylor & Francis) etc. His current research interests include Soft Computing, Meta-Heuristics, Optimization Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Quantum Algorithms, and Phased Array Optimization for Antennas and Radars.

"You Have To Dream Before Your Dreams Can Come True" - Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

INTERNATIONAL SCI INDEXED JOURNALS
1) Avishek Chakraborty, G. Ram, D. Mandal, “Optimal Pulse Shifting in Timed Antenna Array for Simultaneous Reduction of Sidelobe and Sideband Level”, in IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 131063-131075, 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3010047 (Impact Factor: 3.9, Quartile: Q1).
2) Avishek Chakraborty, G. Ram, D. Mandal, “Pattern Synthesis of Timed Antenna Array with the Exploitation and Suppression of Harmonic Radiation” in International Journal of Communication Systems (Wiley), vol. 34(4), e4727, 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/dac.4727 (Impact Factor: 2.1, Quartile: Q2).
3) Avishek Chakraborty, G. Ram, D. Mandal, “Multibeam Steered Pattern Synthesis in Time-Modulated Antenna Array with Controlled Harmonic Radiation”, in International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering (Wiley), vol. 31, e22597, 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/mmce.22597 (Impact Factor: 1.9, Quartile: Q3).
4) Avishek Chakraborty, G. Ram, D. Mandal, “Time-Modulated Multibeam Steered Antenna Array Synthesis with Optimally Designed Switching Sequence” in International Journal of Communication Systems (Wiley), vol. 34(9), e4828, 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/dac.4828 (Impact Factor: 2.1, Quartile: Q2).
5) Avishek Chakraborty, G. Ram, D. Mandal, “Time-Modulated Linear Array Synthesis with Optimal Time Schemes for the Simultaneous Suppression of Sidelobe and Sidebands”, in International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies (Cambridge University Press), vol. 14(6), pp. 768-780, 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S175907872100088X (Impact Factor: 1.4, Quartile: Q3).
6) S. Poddar, P. Paul, Avishek Chakraborty, G. Ram, D. Mandal, “Design Optimization of Linear Arrays and Time-Modulated Antenna Arrays using Meta-Heuristics Approach”, in International Journal of Numerical Modelling: Electronic Networks, Devices and Fields (Wiley), vol. 35(5), e3010, 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jnm.3010 (Impact Factor: 1.7, Quartile: Q2).
7) Avishek Chakraborty, G. Ram, D. Mandal, “Power Pattern Synthesis of a Moving Phase Center Time Modulated Antenna Array using Symmetrically and Asymmetrically Positioned Time Schemes”, in International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering (Wiley), vol. 32(12), e23442, 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/mmce.23442 (Impact Factor: 1.9, Quartile: Q3).
8) Avishek Chakraborty, G. Ram, D. Mandal, “Time Modulation Based Unconventional Phased Antenna Arrays for Monopulse and Multifunction Radar Systems”, in International Journal of Numerical Modelling: Electronic Networks, Devices and Fields (Wiley), vol. 36(4), e3074, 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jnm.3074 (Impact Factor: 1.7, Quartile: Q2).
9) M. Dhali, Avishek Chakraborty, G. Ram, D. Mandal, “Mutual Coupling Compensation of Linear Antenna Array using Evolutionary Optimization Technique”, in International Journal of Communication Systems (Wiley), vol. 36(4), e5401, 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/dac.5401 (Impact Factor: 1.8, Quartile: Q2).
10) Avishek Chakraborty, G. Ram, D. Mandal, “Phase Centered Motion Based Time Modulated Arrays for Selective Harmonic Beamforming in B5G Communication Systems”, in Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies (Wiley), vol. 34(5), e4754, 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ett.4754 (Impact Factor: 2.5, Quartile: Q1).
11) S. Kollem, K. R. Reddy, C. R. Prasad, Avishek Chakraborty, J. Ajayan, S. Sreejith, S. Bhattacharya, L. M. I. L. Joseph, R. Janapati, “AlexNet-NDTL: Classification of MRI brain tumor images using modified AlexNet with deep transfer learning and Lipschitz-based data augmentation”, in International Journal of Imaging Systems and Technology (Wiley), vol. 33(4), pp. 1306-1322, 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ima.22870 (Impact Factor: 2.5, Quartile: Q2).
12) Avishek Chakraborty et al., “Sideband Power Control in Time-Modulated Antenna Arrays for Bidirectional Harmonic Beamforming and Beam Scanning”, in AEUE – International Journal of Electronics and Communications (Elsevier), vol. 170, 154788, 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aeue.2023.154788 (Impact Factor: 3.2, Quartile: Q2).
13) Avishek Chakraborty et al., “Multi-Pattern Synthesis in Fourth Dimensional Antenna Arrays Using BGM-Based Quasi-Newton Memetic Optimization Method”, in International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies (Cambridge University Press), vol. 16(2), pp. 284-294, 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1759078723000910 (Impact Factor: 1.4, Quartile: Q3).
14) Avishek Chakraborty et al., “Multi-Pattern Synthesis in Fourth Dimensional Antenna Using Quasi-Newton Memetic Optimization Method”, in IETE Journal of Research (Taylor & Francis), vol. 70(7), pp. 6055-6068, 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/03772063.2023.2294867 (Impact Factor: 1.3, Quartile: Q3).
15) Avishek Chakraborty et al., “Radiation Pattern Synthesis of Smart Fourth Dimensional (4D) Antenna Arrays Using Optimal Pulse Splitting Method”, in Scientia Iranica, vol., pp., 2024. DOI: 10.24200/sci.2024.63482.8420 (IF: 1.9, Quartile: Q2).
16) Avishek Chakraborty et al., “Optimal Design of Smart Antenna Arrays for Beamforming, Direction Finding, and Null Placement Using Soft Computing Method”, in International Journal of Numerical Modelling: Electronic Networks, Devices and Fields (Wiley), vol. 37(6), e3302, 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jnm.3302 (Impact Factor: 1.7, Quartile: Q2).
17) Avishek Chakraborty et al., “A Compact Defected Ground Structure-Based High Isolated Monopole MIMO Antenna for USB Band Mobile Satellite Services” in International Journal of Communication Systems (Wiley), vol. 38(10), e70144, 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/dac.70144 (Impact Factor: 1.8, Quartile: Q2).
18) Avishek Chakraborty et al., “Radiation Pattern Synthesis of Smart Fourth Dimensional Beamforming Antenna Arrays Using Optimally Splitting Pulses”, in International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies (Cambridge University Press), vol. 17(3), pp. 455-470, 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S175907872510158X (Impact Factor: 1.4, Quartile: Q2).
19) Avishek Chakraborty and D. Mandal, “Mathematical Modelling of Harmonics-Generated Side Beam Power Radiation in an Unconventional Phased Antenna Array with Time-Modulation”, in AEUE – International Journal of Electronics and Communications (Elsevier), vol. 200, pp. 155936, 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aeue.2025.155936 (Impact Factor: 3.2, Quartile: Q2).
20) Avishek Chakraborty et al., “Defected Ground Structure (DGS) Based MIMO Antenna Array with Decent Isolation Characteristics for Satellite Communications in Unified S-Band (USB)”, in Radio Science (AGU Publications – Wiley), vol. 60(11), pp. e2025RS008379, 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1029/2025RS008379 (Impact Factor: 1.5, Quartile: Q2).
21) Avishek Chakraborty and D. Mandal, “Quantum Inspired Electronic Beam Scanner with Directional Jamming Mitigation Characteristics Using Time Modulation”, in Physical Communication (Elsevier), vol. 74, pp. 102953, 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phycom.2025.102953 (Impact Factor: 2.2, Quartile: Q2).
22) Avishek Chakraborty and I. Singh, “Quantum-approximated Unconventional Sidelobe Cancelling Beamformer for Bidirectional Scanning and Sectoral Jamming Mitigation” in International Journal of Communication Systems (Wiley), vol., 2026. DOI: (Impact Factor: 1.8, Quartile: Q2, Status: Accepted).
23) Avishek Chakraborty et al., “Quantum-Inspired Sidelobe Canceller Beamformer with Bidirectional Beam Scanning and Sectorized Jamming Mitigation Properties”, in International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies (Cambridge University Press), vol., pp., 2026. DOI: (Impact Factor: 1.4, Quartile: Q2, Status: Accepted).
BOOK CHAPTERS
1) Avishek Chakraborty, G. Ram, D. Mandal, “Electronic Beam Steering in Timed Antenna Array by Controlling the Harmonic Patterns with Optimally Derived Pulse-Shifted Switching Sequence”, in A. Khanna, D. Gupta, S. Bhattacharyya, A. E. Hassanien, S. Anand, A. Jaiswal (eds) International Conference on Innovative Computing and Communications. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 1394, pp. 205-216, Springer, Singapore, 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3071-2_18 (Status: Published).
2) Avishek Chakraborty, G. Ram, D. Mandal, “Time-domain Approach Towards Smart Antenna Design”, in M. A. Matin (ed.), Wideband, Multiband, and Smart Antenna Systems, Signals and Communication Technology, pp. 363-394, Springer, Cham, 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74311-6_11 (Status: Published).
CONFERENCE PAPERS
1) Avishek Chakraborty, D. Mandal, G. Ram, “Beam steering in a Time Switched Antenna Array with reduced Side Lobe Level using Evolutionary Optimization Technique”, IEEE Indian Conference on Antennas & Propagation, InCAP 2019 (Organized by SAC ISRO), pp. 1-5, July 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/InCAP47789.2019.9134497 (Status: Published).
2) Avishek Chakraborty, D. Mandal, A. Bajpai, “Time Modulation-based Enhanced Sum-Difference Monopulse Beamforming Pattern Generation Using SPDT Harmonic Switching Networks”, in IEEE Microwaves, Antennas and Propagation Conference (IEEE MAPCON 2025), pp., 2025. DOI: 10.1109/MAPCON65020.2025.11426215 (Status: Published).
PATENTS
1) Adaptive Window System for Real-Time Indoor Environment Optimization, No. 202441101067A, Dated 10.01.2025.
2) Intelligent System and Method for Suicide Prevention Due to Fan, Application No. 202441039343A, Dated 24.05.2024.

Successfully completed a Three-Year (2018-2021) DST-SERB sponsored research project working as a Research Fellow entitled “Design and Implementation of Time Modulated Antenna Arrays with Optimal Radiation Pattern in Both Transmission and Reception” at the Department of ECE, NIT Durgapur (Project No. EEQ/2017/000519).

Published 23 SCI Research Papers in peer-reviewed International Journals, 2 Book Chapters, 2 IEEE Flagship Conference Papers in InCAP 2019 (Organized By SAC-ISRO) and IEEE MAPCON 2025 (Organized By AP-MTT Joint Chapter).

Research Interests

Soft Computing and Metaheuristics for Electromagnetics

Unconventional Antenna Array and Phased Array Design

Swarm Intelligence-Based Evolutionary Optimization Methods

Quantum-Inspired Optimization Algorithms for Real-World Engineering Problems

DST-SERB Fellowship (2018-2021)

GATE MHRD Fellowship (2015-2017)

Reviewer and Session Chairs in IEEE Flagship Conferences

Reviewer of IEEE, AIP, Elsevier, Springer, and Wiley Journals

Dr. Avishek Chakraborty

Assistant Professor

PhD (NIT Durgapur), MTech (Radio Physics & Electronics), BTech (ECE)

School of Computer Science and Engineering

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