Nitika | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nitika | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Baba Farid College of engineering and Technology, Bathinda | India

Dr. Nitika is an accomplished researcher and academician specializing in Electronics and Communication Engineering, with a focus on RF and microwave systems, antenna design, and graphene-based sensor technologies. She holds a Ph.D. and Master’s degree from the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, and a Bachelor’s in Electronics and Communication from Chandigarh Engineering College, Landran. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Baba Farid College of Engineering and Technology, she has previously contributed to research at TIET–Virginia Tech Center of Excellence in Emerging Materials, focusing on food quality monitoring using novel graphene-based microstrip antenna sensors. Her research contributions include several SCI and SCIE-indexed publications in reputed journals such as Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture and International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies. With an h-index of 5, i10-index of 4, and 90 citations, her impactful work bridges microwave engineering and food technology. Her interests extend to metamaterial-enabled RF systems, IoT-integrated antenna sensors, and biomedical diagnostics. She has actively participated in workshops and FDPs at premier institutes like NIT Rourkela and IIITDM Jabalpur. Through her dedication to research and innovation, Dr. Nitika continues to contribute significantly to advancing antenna-based sensing technologies and interdisciplinary applications.

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Featured Publications

Kaur, J., Nitika, & Panwar, R. (2019). Design and optimization of a dual-band slotted microstrip patch antenna using Differential Evolution Algorithm with improved cross polarization characteristics for wireless applications. Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications, 33(11), 1427–1442. https://doi.org/10.1080/09205071.2019.1612283

Nitika, Khanna, R., & Kaur, J. (2018). Optimization of modified T-shape microstrip patch antenna using differential algorithm for X and Ku band applications. Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, 60(1), 219–229. https://doi.org/10.1002/mop.30939

Nitika, Kaur, J., & Khanna, R. (2022). Novel monkey-wrench-shaped microstrip patch sensor for food evaluation and analysis. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 102(4), 1443–1456. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.11478

Kaur, J., Nitika, & Khanna, R. (2023). Exploration of adulteration in common raw spices using antenna-based sensor. International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies, 15(7), 1117–1129. https://doi.org/10.1017/S175907872200112X

Kaur, J., Nitika, & Khanna, R. (2023). Rake-shaped microstrip sensors with high spatial resolution for analyzing liquid food quality. International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies, 15(2), 204–212. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1759078722000587

Rajesh Bhagat | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Rajesh Bhagat | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur| India

Dr. Rajesh Madhukar Bhagat is an accomplished academician and researcher in the field of Mechanical Engineering, recognized for his significant contributions to manufacturing and industrial engineering. With an h-index of 7, over 42 documents, and more than 170 citations, his research exhibits a consistent impact in the scientific community. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and has extensive teaching and research experience across reputed institutions, where he has mentored students and guided projects in areas such as production engineering, material science, and sustainable manufacturing. His academic endeavors focus on computer-aided design, optimization of manufacturing processes, renewable energy integration, and mechanical systems innovation. Dr. Bhagat has presented several papers at national and international conferences and published his work in reputed peer-reviewed journals. He has been recognized with multiple academic and research awards for his contributions to engineering education and innovation. With a strong blend of teaching excellence and research proficiency, Dr. Bhagat continues to inspire the next generation of engineers and researchers. His dedication toward advancing industrial technologies and promoting sustainable engineering solutions underscores his professional vision and impact in the field.

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Featured Publications

Agrawal, V., Bhagat, R., & Thikare, N. (2014). Impact of domestic sewage for irrigation on properties of soil. International Journal of Research Studies in Science, Engineering and Technology.

Bahoria, B. V., Pande, P. B., Dhengare, S. W., Raut, J. M., Bhagat, R. M., Shelke, N. M., & others. (2024). Predictive models for properties of hybrid blended modified sustainable concrete incorporating nano-silica, basalt fibers, and recycled aggregates: Application of advanced machine learning algorithms. Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects, 40, 101373.

Pande, P. B., Dhengare, S. W., Raut, J. M., Bhagat, R. M., Bahoria, B. V., Shelke, N., & others. (2025). Integrated hybrid machine learning techniques and multiscale modeling towards evaluating the influence of nano-material on strength of concrete. Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design, 8(1), 26.

Dhengare, S., Sharma, R. L., Sobti, J., Gajbhiye, A. R., & Bhagat, R. (2020). Binary concrete expansion by means of copper slag, fly ash, sugarcane bagasse ash, and rice husk ash as partial replacement of cement. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29(7), 9973–9993.

Sharma, S., Bhagat, R., & Kanjilal, B. (1999). Community managed health financing: A strategy for achieving livelihood security and sustainable health impact. New Delhi: CARE-India.