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Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup

Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication,School of Engineering, Bengaluru

Qualification: B. Tech., M.E, Ph.D
dg_kurup@blr.amrita.edu
Ph: [+91] [0] 7829080757
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Research Interest: Active and Passive RF circuits, Antennas and Antenna Arrays, Electromagnetic computations, Signal Processing, Behavioral Modeling of Wireless Systems, Simulation of Wireless Systems

Bio

Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup is currently working as Professor with Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering and leads the RF and Wireless Systems research Laboratory at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bengaluru campus. Dr. Kurup has a mix of both industry and academic research experience. He pioneered the design of unequally spaced antenna arrays, active-reflect-antenna-arrays for spatial power combining which are widely cited by scientific publications. He has also pioneered and patented ultra-wide-band (UWB) based passive chip-less RFID technology, while working for Wavelogics AB, Sweden. His expertise include all aspects of active and passive RF circuits, computational electromagnetics, signal processing and behavioral modeling and simulation of wireless systems. Prior to taking his Ph.D. degree, he was a Scientist-Engineer with Satellite Center, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Bangalore for about two years. He also worked as a guest researcher at University of Rennes, France for three years. He was with Wavelogics AB, Sweden for eight years and since then as consultant for one year.

Education

  • Ph.D. from Uppsala University, Sweden and University of Rennes France. (2003 )
  • Licentiate Degree in Signal Processing, Uppsala University, Sweden (2000)
  • M.Tech in Microwave and Radar, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India(1995)
  • B. Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Calicut University, Kerala, India.(1991)
Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2023

Wireless Channel Pathloss Modelling for Agriculture and Vegetation Environments – A Survey

Cite this Research Publication : Narayanan, G., Kurup, D. G. "Wireless Channel Pathloss Modelling for Agriculture and Vegetation Environments - A Survey" - Agriculture Engineering International, , 25(2), pp. 172–199, 2023

Publisher : Agriculture Engineering International

Year : 2023

Parameter Estimation of a Noisy Real Sinusoid Using Quartic Polynomial Approach

Cite this Research Publication : Narayanan, G. and Kurup, D. G. “Parameter Estimation of a Noisy Real Sinusoid Using Quartic Polynomial Approach”, PeriodicaPolytechnica Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2023.

Year : 2023

An efficient design methodology to speed up the FPGA implementation of artificial neural networks

Cite this Research Publication : Vineetha, K. V., M. Mohit SK Reddy, Chinthala Ramesh, and Dhanesh G. Kurup. "An efficient design methodology to speed up the FPGA implementation of artificial neural networks." Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal 47 (2023): 101542.
Impact factor: 5.7

Publisher : Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journa

Year : 2021

A Novel Baseband Generation Method for Modeling RF Power Amplifiers for Bit Error Rate Computations

Cite this Research Publication : Sanjika Devi R V and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “A Novel Baseband Generation Method for Modeling RF Power Amplifiers for Bit Error Rate Computations”, Wireless Pers Commun, 2021.

Publisher : Wireless Pers Commun

Year : 2020

An accurate UWB based localization system using modified leading edge detection algorithm

Cite this Research Publication : S. Pala, Sarada Jayan, and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “An accurate UWB based localization system using modified leading edge detection algorithm”, Ad Hoc Networks Volume, vol. 97, 102017, 2020.

Publisher : Ad Hoc Networks

Year : 2020

Localization of unknown electromagnetic source using 3D-antenna arrays

Cite this Research Publication : S. Pala, Palliyani, S., Himdi, M., Lafond, O., and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Localization of unknown electromagnetic source using 3D-antenna arrays”, International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies, vol. 12, pp. 86–94, 2020.

Publisher : International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies, Cambridge University Press

Year : 2020

An artificial neural network-based non-destructive microwave technique for monitoring fluoride contamination in water

Cite this Research Publication : Parul Mathur, Dr. Amrita Thakur, and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “An artificial neural network-based non-destructive microwave technique for monitoring fluoride contamination in water”, Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications, vol. 34, pp. 1-11, 2020.

Publisher : Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications

Year : 2020

Optimization of digital predistortion models for RF power amplifiers using a modified differential evolution algorithm

Cite this Research Publication : Sanjika Devi R V, Kalyan, R., R, B. K., and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Optimization of digital predistortion models for RF power amplifiers using a modified differential evolution algorithm”, AEU - International Journal of Electronics and Communications, vol. 124, p. 153323, 2020.

Publisher : AEU - International Journal of Electronics and Communications

Year : 2019

A novel Non-Invasive Microwave Technique for monitoring Salinity in Water

Cite this Research Publication : Parul Mathur, Dr. Amrita Thakur, Augustine, R., and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “A novel Non-Invasive Microwave Technique for monitoring Salinity in Water”, in TENCON 2019 - 2019 IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON), 2019.


Publisher : TENCON 2019 - 2019 IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON)

Year : 2019

Directional Ultra-wideband monopole antennas

Cite this Research Publication : A. Hachi, Lebbar, H., Himdi, M., and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Directional Ultra-wideband monopole antennas”, Far East Journal of Electronics and Communications, vol. 21, pp. 53-65, 2019.

Publisher : Far East Journal of Electronics and Communications

Year : 2019

NDECOAX: A software package for nondestructive evaluation of stratified dielectric media

Cite this Research Publication : Parul Mathur, Perez, M. D., Augustine, R., and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “NDECOAX: A software package for nondestructive evaluation of stratified dielectric media”, SoftwareX, vol. 9, pp. 187-192, 2019.

Publisher : SoftwareX

Year : 2018

Split-Ring Resonator Sensor Penetration Depth Assessment Using In Vivo Microwave Reflectivity and Ultrasound Measurements for Lower Extremity Trauma Rehabilitation.

Cite this Research Publication : S. Redzwan Mo Shah, Velander, J., Parul Mathur, Perez, M. D., Asan, N. Badariah, Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, Blokhuis, T. J., and Augustine, R., “Split-Ring Resonator Sensor Penetration Depth Assessment Using In Vivo Microwave Reflectivity and Ultrasound Measurements for Lower Extremity Trauma Rehabilitation.”, Sensors (Basel), vol. 18, no. 2, 2018.

Publisher : Sensors (Basel)

Year : 2018

Split-Ring Resonator Sensor Penetration Depth Assessment Using In Vivo Microwave Reflectivity and Ultrasound Measurements for Lower Extremity Trauma Rehabilitation

Cite this Research Publication : S. R. M. Shah, J. Velander, P. Mathur, M. D. Perez, N. J. Asan, Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, T. J. Blokhuis, and R. Augustine, “Split-Ring Resonator Sensor Penetration Depth Assessment Using In Vivo Microwave Reflectivity and Ultrasound Measurements for Lower Extremity Trauma Rehabilitation”, Sensors, vol. 18, pp. 636-547 , 2018.

Publisher : Sensors, Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

Year : 2018

Performance of Vector Fitting Algorithm Applied to Bandpass and Baseband Systems

Cite this Research Publication : K. Vrinda, Dr. N.S. Murty, and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Performance of Vector Fitting Algorithm Applied to Bandpass and Baseband Systems”, Circuits, Systems, and Signal Processing, pp. 1-18, 2018.

Publisher : Circuits, Systems, and Signal Processing

Year : 2018

A new broadband Magic Tee design for Ka-Band Satellite Communications (Accepted)

Cite this Research Publication : V. S. Kumar and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “A new broadband magic tee design for ka-band satellite communications”, IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters, vol. 29, pp. 92-94, 2019.

Publisher : IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters

Year : 2018

An efficient method for computing the interaction of open ended circular waveguide with a layered media

Cite this Research Publication : P. Mathur Kurup, Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, M. D. Perez, S R M Shah, J. Velander, and R. Augustine, “An efficient method for computing the interaction of open ended circular waveguide with a layered media”, Progress in Electromagnetics Research Letters, vol. 76, pp. 55-61, 2018.

Publisher : Progress in Electromagnetics Research Letters, Electromagnetics Academy

Year : 2018

Information Criteria Based Optimal Structure Identification of RF Power Amplifier Models

Cite this Research Publication : S. R. Bhavanam, Sanjika Devi R V, Mudulodu, S., and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Information criteria based optimal structure identification of RF power amplifier models”, Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems, vol. 36, pp. 2137-2145, 2018.

Publisher : Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems, IOS Press .

Year : 2016

Microwave reflectivity analysis of bone mineral density using ultra wide band antenna

Cite this Research Publication : R. Augustine, Parul Mathur, and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Microwave reflectivity analysis of bone mineral density using ultra wide band antenna”, Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, vol. 59, no. 1, pp. 21-26 , 2016.

Publisher : Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, Wiley online,

Year : 2015

Analytical Expressions for Green’s functions in Layered media

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Analytical Expressions for Green's functions in Layered media”, IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, pp. 494-451, 2015.

Publisher : IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation,

Year : 2015

Analytical Expressions for Spatial-Domain Green’s Functions in Layered Media

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Analytical Expressions for Spatial-Domain Green's Functions in Layered Media”, IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 63, pp. 4944-451, 2015.

Publisher : IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation

Year : 2014

Simulation of a Combat Platform Identification System and Comparative Study of Digital Modulation Techniques using GNU Radio and Python

Cite this Research Publication : T. Bose, Sasidaran K., Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, and B. B. Jha, “Simulation of a Combat Platform Identification System and Comparative Study of Digital Modulation Techniques using GNU Radio and Python”, International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Communication Engineering , vol. 3, no. 5, 2014.

Publisher : International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Communication Engineering

Year : 2014

Performance analysis of EPC Global Gen-2 RFID System Using GNU Radio

Cite this Research Publication : T. Kiran, Venu Teja, M. Aditya, Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, and B. B. Jha, “Performance analysis of EPC Global Gen-2 RFID System Using GNU Radio”, International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering IJETAE, vol. 4, no. 5, 2014.

Publisher : International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering IJETAE

Year : 2014

Analysis of Pointing Error on Satellite Link using GNU Radio

Cite this Research Publication : Roopa R., Priyadarshini S., and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Analysis of Pointing Error on Satellite Link using GNU Radio”, International Journal of Recent and Innovation Trends in Computing and Communication Engineering (IJRICC), vol. 2, no. 6, pp. 1396 – 1399, 2014.

Publisher : International Journal of Recent and Innovation Trends in Computing and Communication Engineering (IJRICC)

Year : 2013

New expansions of bessel functions of first kind and complex argument

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup and Aravinda K, “New expansions of bessel functions of first kind and complex argument”, IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 61, pp. 2708-2713, 2013.

Publisher : IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation

Year : 2012

Spatial Domain Green’s Functions of Layered Media Using a New Method for Sommerfeld Integrals

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Spatial Domain Green's Functions of Layered Media Using a New Method for Sommerfeld Integrals”, ”, IEEE Microwave and Wireless components letters, vol. 22, pp. 161-163, 2012.

Publisher : IEEE Microwave and Wireless components letters

Year : 2003

Amplifying active reflect-antenna using a microstrip-T coupled patch /sub e/sign and measurement

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup and Rydberg, A., “Amplifying active reflect-antenna using a microstrip-T coupled patch /sub e/sign and measurement”, IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, vol. 51, pp. 1960-1965, 2003.

Publisher : IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques,

Year : 2003

Synthesis of uniform amplitude unequally spaced antenna arrays using the differential evolution algorithm

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, M. Himdi, and A. Rydberg, “Synthesis of uniform amplitude unequally spaced antenna arrays using the differential evolution algorithm”, IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 51, pp. 2210-2217, 2003.

Publisher : IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation

Year : 2003

Design of an unequally spaced reflect-array

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, M. Himdi, and A. Rydberg, “Design of an unequally spaced reflect-array”, IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters , vol. 2, pp. 33-35, 2003.

Publisher : IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters

Year : 2003

Amplifying active reflect-antenna using a microstrip-T coupled patch design and measurement

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup and A. Rydberg, “Amplifying active reflect-antenna using a microstrip-T coupled patch design and measurement”, IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, vol. 51, pp. 1960-1965, 2003.

Publisher : IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques

Year : 2002

Compact microstrip-T coupled patch antenna for dual polarization and active antenna applications

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, A. Rydberg, and M. Himdi, “Compact microstrip-T coupled patch antenna for dual polarization and active antenna applications”, IEE Electronics Letters, vol. 38, pp. 1240-41, 2002.

Publisher : IEE Electronics Letters

Year : 2002

Compact microstrip-T coupled patch antenna for dual polarisation and active antenna applications

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, A. Rydberg, and M. Himdi, “Compact microstrip-T coupled patch antenna for dual polarisation and active antenna applications”, IEEE Electronics Letters, vol. 38, pp. 1240-1241, 2002.

Publisher : IEEE Electronics Letters, Institution of Engineering and Technology

Year : 2001

Transmission line model for field distribution in microstrip line fed H-slots

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, A. Rydberg, and M. Himdi, “Transmission line model for field distribution in microstrip line fed H-slots”, IEEE Electronics Letters, vol. 37, pp. 873-874, 2001.

Publisher : IEEE Electronics Letters, IET

Year : 2000

Design of microwave amplifier using non-resonant slot matching

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup and A. Rydberg, “Design of microwave amplifier using non-resonant slot matching”, IEEE Electronics Letters, vol. 36, pp. 602-603, 2000.

Publisher : IEEE Electronics Letters, IET

Year : 1999

Dielectric connectors for multilayered RF integration

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup and A. Rydberg, “Dielectric connectors for multilayered RF integration”, Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, vol. 23, pp. 230–233, 1999.

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Conference Paper

Year : 2024

Non-Linear Modeling of Radio Frequency Impairments in Software Defined Radio (SDR)

Cite this Research Publication : Subhra Prakash Giri, D. Vyshnavi, Sanjika Devi R.V., Parul Mathur and Dhanesh G. Kurup, "Non-Linear Modeling of Radio Frequency Impairments in Software Defined Radio (SDR)", The 15th International IEEE Conference on Computing, Communication and Networking Technologies (ICCCNT) , IIT Mandi, 2024

Year : 2019

FastICA Algorithm Applied to Scattered Electromagnetic Signals

Cite this Research Publication : P. M. Rao, Sunitha, R., and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “FastICA Algorithm Applied to Scattered Electromagnetic Signals”, in International Conference on Communication, Computing and Electronics Systems: Proceedings of ICCCES 2019, Singapore, 2019, vol. 637, pp. 27-34.

Publisher : International Conference on Communication, Computing and Electronics Systems: Proceedings of ICCCES 2019, Springer Singapore

Year : 2019

Sierpinski Based Square Patch Crossover for GPS Applications

Cite this Research Publication : V. M. Jayakrishnan and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Sierpinski Based Square Patch Crossover for GPS Applications”, in 2019 IEEE 9th International Conference on Advanced Computing (IACC), Tiruchirappalli, India, 2019.

Publisher : 2019 IEEE 9th International Conference on Advanced Computing (IACC), IEEE

Year : 2019

Model order reduction for behavioral modeling of microwave components using delay extraction techniques

Cite this Research Publication : Vrinda K and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Model order reduction for behavioral modeling of microwave components using delay extraction techniques”, in IEEE TENCON-2019, Kochi, India, 2019.

Publisher : IEEE TENCON-2019

Year : 2018

Design of E-Plane Filter for Ka-band Ground Stations

Cite this Research Publication : S. V Kumar and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Design of E-Plane Filter for Ka-band Ground Stations”, in 2018 IEEE Indian Conference on Antennas and Propogation (InCAP), Hyderabad, India, 2018.

Publisher : 2018 IEEE Indian Conference on Antennas and Propogation

Year : 2018

Rational Function Approximation of Parallel Coupled line Interconnects in Integrated Circuits

Cite this Research Publication : Vrinda K and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Rational Function Approximation of Parallel Coupled line Interconnects in Integrated Circuits”, in IEEE, EDAPS-2018, Chandigarh, India, 2018.

Publisher : IEEE, EDAPS-2018

Year : 2018

Rational function approximation of RF Passive Devices fpr Noisy Data

Cite this Research Publication : Vrinda K., N. S. Murty, and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Rational function approximation of RF Passive Devices fpr Noisy Data”, in ICCSP, Chennai, 2018.

Publisher : ICCSP

Year : 2018

Rational Approximation of RF Passive Devices for Noisy Data

Cite this Research Publication : K. Vrinda, Dr. N.S. Murty, and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Rational Approximation of RF Passive Devices for Noisy Data”, in 2018 IEEE International Conference on Communication and Signal Processing, ICCSP 2018, Chennai, India, 2018, pp. 170-174.

Publisher : 2018 IEEE International Conference on Communication and Signal Processing, ICCSP 2018

Year : 2018

Performance of Ultra Wideband (UWB) pulsed Doppler Radar for heart rate and respiration rate monitoring in Noise

Cite this Research Publication : Shruthi N., Parul Mathur, and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Performance of Ultra Wideband (UWB) pulsed Doppler Radar for heart rate and respiration rate monitoring in Noise”, in International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics (ICACCI), India, 2018.

Publisher : International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics (ICACCI)

Year : 2018

A Parallelized Method for Global Single Variable Optimization

Cite this Research Publication : S. M. Bhat, S. Nikhil, Vineetha Jain, Sarada Jayan, and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “A Parallelized Method for Global Single Variable Optimization”, in Biennial International Conference on Power and Energy Systems: Towards Sustainable Energy (PESTSE), Amrita School of Engineering, Bengaluru, 2018.


Publisher : PESTSE

Year : 2018

Macromodeling of High Frequency Interconnects based on Accurate Delay Identification

Cite this Research Publication : Aswini P Reghu, Sanjika Devi R V, Vrinda K, and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Macromodeling of High Frequency Interconnects based on Accurate Delay Identification”, in IEEE International conference on Computing, Communications and Informatics (ICACCI), , Bangalore, 2018.

Publisher : IEEE International conference on Computing, Communications and Informatics (ICACCI),

Year : 2018

Information Criteria Based Optimal Structure Identification of RF Power Amplifier Models

Cite this Research Publication : Srinadh Reddy Bhavanam, Sanjika Devi R V, Sriram Mudulodu, and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Information Criteria Based Optimal Structure Identification of RF Power Amplifier Models”, in International Symposium on Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications (ISTA), Bangalore, 2018.

Publisher : International Symposium on Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications (ISTA)

Year : 2018

Implementation of Artificial Neural Network on Raspberry Pi for Signal Processing Applications

Cite this Research Publication : Vineetha K, Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, and Jalpa Shah, “Implementation of Artificial Neural Network on Raspberry Pi for Signal Processing Applications”, in ICACCI, India, 2018.

Publisher : ICACCI

Year : 2018

Implementation and Testing of Cyber Physical System in Laboratory for Precision Agriculture

Cite this Research Publication : D. V. S. Srikar, K. C. Sairam, T. Srikanth, Gayathri Narayanan, Vrinda K, and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Implementation and Testing of Cyber Physical System in Laboratory for Precision Agriculture”, in Sixth International Symposium on Intelligent Informatics (ISI’ Sep 2018), 2018.

Publisher : Sixth International Symposium on Intelligent Informatics (ISI’ Sep 2018)

Year : 2018

Fall detection system using Artificial Neural Network

Cite this Research Publication : A. Purushothaman, Vineetha Jain, and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Fall detection system using Artificial Neural Network”, in 2nd International Conference on Inventive Communication and Computational Technologies(ICICCT 2018), Hotel Arcadia, Coimbatore, 2018.

Publisher : 2nd International Conference on Inventive Communication and Computational Technologies(ICICCT 2018)

Year : 2018

Detection of Ruptures in Pipeline Coatings using Split Ring Resonator Sensor

Cite this Research Publication : K. Nishkala, B Toshitha Royan, H M Aishwarya, Sanjika Devi R V, and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Detection of Ruptures in Pipeline Coatings using Split Ring Resonator Sensor”, in 7th IEEE International conference on Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics (ICACCI), PES Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, South campus, India, 2018.

Publisher : 7th IEEE International conference on Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics (ICACCI)

Year : 2018

Detection of a real Sinusoid in noise using Differential evolution algorithm

Publisher : Forth international Conference ICHSA

Year : 2018

Bit Error Rate (BER) Performance Analysis of DASH7 Protocol In Rayleigh Fading Channel

Cite this Research Publication : Arawind K, Jalpa Shah, and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Bit Error Rate (BER) Performance Analysis of DASH7 Protocol In Rayleigh Fading Channel”, in IEEE International conference on Computing, Communications and Informatics (ICACCI), Bangalore, 2018.

Publisher : IEEE International conference on Computing, Communications and Informatics (ICACCI)

Year : 2018

BDAS: Preliminary Study on Microwave Sensor for Bone Healing Follow-up after Cranial Surgery in Newborns

Cite this Research Publication : M. D. Perez, G. Thomas, Syaiful. S, J. Velander, N. Asan, P. Mathur, M. Nasir, D. Nowinski, Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, and R. Augustine, “BDAS: Preliminary Study on Microwave Sensor for Bone Healing Follow-up after Cranial Surgery in Newborns”, in 12th European Conference on Antenna and Propagation,London, (EuCap), UK, 2018.

Publisher : 12th European Conference on Antenna and Propagation,London, (EuCap)

Year : 2018

Detection of a real Sinusoid in noise using Differential evolution algorithm

Cite this Research Publication : G. Narayanan and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Detection of a real Sinusoid in noise using Differential evolution algorithm”, in Forth international Conference ICHSA, Gurgaon, 2018.

Publisher : Forth international Conference ICHSA,

Year : 2017

Sparse Identification of Memory Effects and Nonlinear Dynamics for Developing Parsimonious Behavioral Models of RF Power Amplifiers

Cite this Research Publication : Sanjika Devi R V and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Sparse Identification of Memory Effects and Nonlinear Dynamics for Developing Parsimonious Behavioral Models of RF Power Amplifiers”, in IEEE MTT-S International Microwave and RF Conference (IMARC), Ahmedabad, India, 2017.

Publisher : IEEE MTT-S International Microwave and RF Conference

Year : 2017

Programmable high data rate QPSK modulator for space applications

Cite this Research Publication : G. Yeswanthi, M. Kavitha, P.S. Priyanka, and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Programmable high data rate QPSK modulator for space applications”, in Fifth International Symposium on Intelligent Informatics (ICACCI 2017), Manipal University, Karnataka, India, 2017, vol. 2017-January, pp. 2276-2278.

Publisher : Fifth International Symposium on Intelligent Informatics.

Year : 2017

Direct demodulator for amplitude modulated signals using artificial neural network

Cite this Research Publication : Vineetha Jain and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Direct demodulator for amplitude modulated signals using artificial neural network”, in 3rd International Symposium on Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications (ISTA-2017), , Udupi, India, 2017.

Publisher : 3rd International Symposium on Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications

Year : 2017

Detection of Closely Spaced Sinusoids in Noise using FastICA algorithm

Cite this Research Publication : N. Saideep, Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, and Shikha Tripathi, “Detection of Closely Spaced Sinusoids in Noise using FastICA algorithm”, in Symposium on Recent Advances in Communication Theory, Information Theory, Antennas and Propagation(CIAP’17), Manipal University, Karnataka, India, 2017.

Publisher : Symposium on Recent Advances in Communication Theory, Information Theory, Antennas and Propagation.

Year : 2017

Design of Dielectric Rod Antenna for Ground Station Applications

Cite this Research Publication : V. S. Kumar and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Design of Dielectric Rod Antenna for Ground Station Applications”, in International IEEE conference on Innovations in Antenna iAIM, India, 2017.

Publisher : International IEEE conference on Innovations in Antenna iAIM

Year : 2017

Broadband RF Power Amplifier Modeling using an Enhanced Wiener Model

Cite this Research Publication : Sanjika Devi R V, B. M. Nandini, M. Niharika, P. Anush, and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Broadband RF Power Amplifier Modeling using an Enhanced Wiener Model”, in International Conference on Computer, Communication and Informatics (ICCIC 2017, 2017.

Publisher : International Conference on Computer, Communication and Informatics

Year : 2017

Behavioral modeling of RF power amplifiers for designing energy efficient wireless systems

Cite this Research Publication : R. V. S. Devi and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Behavioral modeling of RF power amplifiers for designing energy efficient wireless systems”, in IEEE International conference on Wireless Communication and Networking (WiSPNET 2017), , Chennai, India, 2017, vol. 2018-January, pp. 1994-1998.

Publisher : IEEE International conference on Wireless Communication and Networking

Year : 2016

Macromodeling of a dual polarized X band Microstrip-T Coupled Patch antenna

Cite this Research Publication : V. Sruthi, S. Krishnaveni, Sanjika Devi R V, Vrinda K, Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, and V. Senthil Kumar, “Macromodeling of a dual polarized X band Microstrip-T Coupled Patch antenna”, in IEEE INDICON, IISc Bangalore , Bangalore , 2016.

Publisher : IEEE INDICON, IISc Bangalore

Year : 2016

Implementation aspects of a new RFID anti-collision algorithm

Cite this Research Publication : Reshmi K and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Implementation aspects of a new RFID anti-collision algorithm”, in IEEE Region 10 Conference TENCON, Singapore, 2016.

Publisher : IEEE Region 10 Conference TENCON, Singapore.

Year : 2016

Design and analysis of a 6 Watt GaN based X-band power amplifier

Cite this Research Publication : R. Yeshaswy, A. Pratheik, R. V. S. Karteek, R. S. Devi, and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Design and analysis of a 6 Watt GaN based X-band power amplifier”, in 2016 International Conference on Communication and Signal Processing (ICCSP), 2016.

Publisher : 2016 International Conference on Communication and Signal Processing (ICCSP)

Year : 2015

Design and Experimental Characterization of a Bandpass Sampling Receiver

Cite this Research Publication : S. Avantika, S. K. Devika, V. Gomathy, S. Manjukrishna, Singh A. K., and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Design and Experimental Characterization of a Bandpass Sampling Receiver”, in International Conference on Communication Systems, ICCS-2015, American Institute of Physics (AIP), Pilani, India, 2015.

Publisher : International Conference on Communication Systems, ICCS-2015, American Institute of Physics (AIP), Pilani, India.

Year : 2015

Design and analysis of 6 watt GaN based X-band Power Amplifier

Cite this Research Publication : R. Yesshaswi, A. Pratheik, Karthi S., Devi Sanjika, and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Design and analysis of 6 watt GaN based X-band Power Amplifier”, in India Conference (INDICON-2015), 2015.

Publisher : India Conference (INDICON-2015)

Year : 2015

Combined Amplitude and Phase Noise Effects in QAM Direct Conversion Receivers

Cite this Research Publication : A. V. Menon, M. Amita, Anjali G, and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Combined Amplitude and Phase Noise Effects in QAM Direct Conversion Receivers”, in International Conference on Microwave, Optical and Communication Engineering (ICMOCE), IIT-Bhuvaneshwar, 2015.

Publisher : International Conference on Microwave, Optical and Communication Engineering (ICMOCE)

Year : 2015

Bone Mineral Density Analysis using Ultra Wideband Microwave Measurements

Cite this Research Publication : R. Augustine, Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, S. Raman, D. Lee, K. Kim, and A. Rydberg, “Bone Mineral Density Analysis using Ultra Wideband Microwave Measurements”, in IEEE International Microwave and RF Conference (ImaRC), Hyderabad, India, 2015.

Publisher : IEEE International Microwave and RF Conference (ImaRC)

Year : 2014

Simulation and design of a chipless passive RFID Tag

Cite this Research Publication : M. S. Sabarish, Srihari S., Arunaa, T. S. Swathi, and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Simulation and design of a chipless passive RFID Tag”, in International Conference on Advances in Electronics, Computers and Communications (ICAECC), 2014 , Bangalore, 2014.

Publisher : International Conference on Advances in Electronics, Computers and Communications (ICAECC), 2014 , IEEE,

Year : 2013

Time Series Analysis of Solar and Stellar Data using the S-Transform

Cite this Research Publication : Navya K., N.U. Amrutha, Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, and Dr. Shikha Tripathi, “Time Series Analysis of Solar and Stellar Data using the S-Transform”, in ELSEVIER Proceedings of International Conferences on Advances in Signal Processing and Communication (SPC-2013), Lucknow, India, 2013.

Publisher : ELSEVIER Proceedings of International Conferences on Advances in Signal Processing and Communication (SPC-2013)

Year : 2003

Power combining using unequally spaced active reflect-array

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, A. Rydberg, and M. Himdi, “Power combining using unequally spaced active reflect-array”, in Conference proceeding ANTENN-03, Kalmar, Sweden, 2003.

Publisher : Conference proceeding ANTENN-03 Kalmar, Sweden

Year : 2002

Active reflect-antennas for power combining unequally spaced arrays

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, A. Rydberg, and M. Himdi, “Active reflect-antennas for power combining unequally spaced arrays”, in Proceedings, RVK-02, Radio Science and Communications, Stockholm, 2002.

Publisher : Radio Science and Communications, Stockholm

Year : 2001

Towards a toolbox for synthesis of integrated radio front-ends

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup and A. Rydberg, “Towards a toolbox for synthesis of integrated radio front-ends”, in Proceedings, NRS-01, Nordic Radio Symposium, Nynäshamn , Sweden, 2001.

Publisher : Proceedings, NRS-01, Nordic Radio Symposium, Nynäshamn

Year : 2001

Synthesis of Micromachined Antennas using the Genetic Algorithm

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, A. Rydberg, and E. Öjefors, “Synthesis of Micromachined Antennas using the Genetic Algorithm”, in GigaHertz 2001 Symposium, University of Lund, Sweden, 2001.

Publisher : GigaHertz 2001 Symposium, University of Lund

Year : 2001

Design of a corner fed serial microstrip patch antenna array using Genetic Algorithm

Cite this Research Publication : P. Ridderström, Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, A. Rydberg, and K. Wallin, “Design of a corner fed serial microstrip patch antenna array using Genetic Algorithm”, in Electromagnetic Computations - Methods and Applications (EMB 01), Uppsala University, Sweden, 2001.

Publisher : Electromagnetic Computations - Methods and Applications (EMB 01), Uppsala University

Year : 2000

A Nonradiative dielectric interconnect for compact radio front-ends

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, A. Rydberg, and T. Johansson, “A Nonradiative dielectric interconnect for compact radio front-ends”, in Proceedings, RVK-99, Radio Vetenskap och Kommunications, Karlskrona, Sweden, 2000.

Publisher : Proceedings, RVK-99, Radio Vetenskap och Kommunications,

Year : 2000

Slots as impedance transformers in microwave circuit designs

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup and A Rydberg, “Slots as impedance transformers in microwave circuit designs”, in symposium proceedings GHz-2000, Göteborg, Sweden, 2000, pp. 407-410.

Publisher : symposium proceedings GHz-2000, Göteborg

Year : 2000

High gain micromachined slot-coupled patch-antenna for 60 GHz WLAN application

Cite this Research Publication : E. Öjefors, J. Lindblom, A. Rydberg, Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, Y. Bäcklund, F. Municio, T. Ryhanen, and H. O. Scheck, “High gain micromachined slot-coupled patch-antenna for 60 GHz WLAN application”, in proceedings COST-268, Rennes, France, 2000.

Publisher : proceedings COST-268, Rennes

Year : 1998

Equivalent network models for active antenna design

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup and A. Rydberg, “Equivalent network models for active antenna design”, in Conference proceedings EMB-98, Electromagnetic computations for analysis and design of complex systems, Linköping, Sweden, 1998, pp. 195-202.

Publisher : Conference proceedings EMB-98, Electromagnetic computations for analysis and design of complex systems, Linköping, Sweden,

Year : 1996

CAD for RCS of complex objects

Cite this Research Publication : B. Sinha and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “CAD for RCS of complex objects”, in Conference Proceedings, Asia Pacific Microwave Conference, APMC, New Delhi, 1996.

Publisher : Asia Pacific Microwave Conference

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2019

A Neural Network Based Overvoltage Prediction System for Long Cable Issue

Cite this Research Publication : A. Joseph, Vineetha Jain, Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, and Mini Sujith, “A Neural Network Based Overvoltage Prediction System for Long Cable Issue”, Intelligent Computing, Information and Control Systems. Springer International Publishing, Cham, 2019.

Publisher : Intelligent Computing, Information and Control Systems, Springer International Publishing

Year : 2019

Efficient Hardware Implementation of Neural Network for Signal Processing Application

Cite this Research Publication : V. Bharadwaja, R., A., Nikhil, S., Vineetha Jain, Jalpa Shah, and Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Efficient Hardware Implementation of Neural Network for Signal Processing Application”, 7th International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics (ICACCI 2018). PESIT, Bangalore, 2019.

Publisher : 7th International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics (ICACCI 2018). PESIT

Year : 2018

Penetration Depth Evaluation of Split Ring Resonator sensor using In-Vivo Microwave Reflectivity and Ultrasound Measurements

Cite this Research Publication : Syaiful. S, J. Velander, Parul Mathur, M. D. Perez, N. Asan, Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, T. Blokhuis, and R. Augustine, “Penetration Depth Evaluation of Split Ring Resonator sensor using In-Vivo Microwave Reflectivity and Ultrasound Measurements”, in 12th European Conference on Antenna and Propagation (EuCap), London, UK, 2018.

Publisher : 12th European Conference on Antenna and Propagation (EuCap)

Year : 2018

New Approach for Clinical Data Analysis of Microwave Sensor Based Bone Healing Monitoring System in Craniosynostosis Treated Pediatric Patients

Cite this Research Publication : M. D. Perez, V. Mattson, S. R. M. Shah, Jacob Velander, Noor Badariah Asan, Parul Mathur, M. Nasir, Daniel Nowinski, Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, and R. Augustine, “New Approach for Clinical Data Analysis of Microwave Sensor Based Bone Healing Monitoring System in Craniosynostosis Treated Pediatric Patients”, in Conference on Antenna Measurement and Applications (CAMA), Sweden, 2018.

Publisher : Conference on Antenna Measurement and Applications (CAMA)

Year : 2017

The use of higher order parabolic arcs for the computation of cutoff wavenumbers for TM modes in arbitrary shaped waveguides

Cite this Research Publication : T. Darshi Panda, Nagaraja K V, Kurup, D. G., V. Naidu, K., and Sarada Jayan, “The use of higher order parabolic arcs for the computation of cutoff wavenumbers for TM modes in arbitrary shaped waveguides”, International Conference on Communication and Signal Processing (ICCSP). IEEE, Melmaruvathur, India, 2017.

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2017

Design of open ended circular waveguide for non-invasive monitoring of cranial healing in pediatric craniosynostosis

Cite this Research Publication : P. Mathur, Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, and R. Augustine, “Design of open ended circular waveguide for non-invasive monitoring of cranial healing in pediatric craniosynostosis”, in 2017 1st IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Bio Conference, IMBioC 2017, Gothenburg, Sweden, 2017.

Publisher : 2017 1st IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Bio Conference, IMBioC 2017, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.

Patents

Year : 2007

Data carrier device

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Data carrier device”, 2007.

Publisher : Wavelogics AB, EU

Year : 2004

Encoding of RFID

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, “Encoding of RFID”, 2004.

Publisher : WAVELOGICS (FORMERLY CPUM AB) AB Wavelogics AB, US

Professional Appointments
2012- Professor, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham , Bengaluru-560035, India
2003-2012 Research Lead and Consultant for one year with Wavelogics AB, Sweden
2000-2003 Guest Researcher, University of Rennes, France.
1995-1997 Scientist-Engineer with Indian Space Research Organization, Bengaluru
Membership in Professional Bodies
  • Senior member IEEE
Certificates, Awards & Recognitions
  • Research Grant: Swedish Strategic Foundation 1997-2003 for doing Ph.D, Uppsala University, Sweden
  • Publication Award: IEEE Bangalore chapter, 2015 for the paper D. G. Kurup, “Analytical Expressions for Green’s functions in Layered media”, IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, pages 494-451, Nov. 2015.
Courses Taught
  • Modeling and Simulation of Communication Systems
  • RF Engineering (B. Tech., M.Tech.)
  • Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (Ph.D.)
  • Advanced Electromagnetics (Ph.D.)
  • Neural Networks (Ph.D.)
  • Radio Frequency Identification Systems (B. Tech.)
  • Software Defined Radio (B. Tech.)
  • Signal Processing I (B. Tech.)
  • Mathematics of Signal Processing (B. Tech.)
  • Transmission Lines and Radiating Systems (B.Tech.)
  • Pattern Recognition (B. Tech.)
Research Focus
  • RF sub-systems related to RFID, Radar or Communication systems.
  • Modeling and Performance simulation of Physical layer in Wireless systems.
  • RF circuits (PA, LNA, Oscillators) Antennas (active and passive), Antenna arrays.
  • Computational electromagnetics.
  • Macro-modeling of Interconnects and transmission lines (of large bandwidth ) in ICs
  • Applied signal processing ( applying interesting algorithms/ tools to the above areas).

Grants for Research Project Sponsered by Government Sources

Sl. No Name of the project/Endowments, Chairs Name of the principal Investigator/Co investigator Name of the funding agency Year of award Funds Provided (INR in Lakhs) Duration of the project
1 Bone Mineal Density Analysis System (BDAS)(ongoing) Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup (PI) Bilataral Co-operation Division DST, Govt. Of India 2017 48 3
2 Non Invasive Microwave Based Sensors(ongoing) Ms. Parul Mathur(Scholar). Dhanesh G. Kurup (Advisor) Media Labs-Visvesaraya Research Scheme Govt. Of India 2016 35 4
3 A modular cyber physical system for sustainable water management(selected) Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup (Co-PI) ICPS Division DST, Govt. Of India 2018 40 3
Research Scholars
Sl. No. Name of the Student Topic Status – Ongoing/ Completed Year of Completion
1 Parul Mathur Microwave Imaging Completed 2021
2 Senthil Kumar Ku-band Monopulse Comparator Open Seminar-I 2021
3 Sanjika Devi Digital Predistortion of RF Power Amplifiers Open Seminar-II 2021
4 Sreenivasulu Pala Wireless Real Time Localization Open Seminar-II 2021
5 Vrinda K. Efficient Behavioural Modeling of passive RF devices Open 2021
6 Vineetha Jain Algorithms for Antenna Beam-formers in FPGA Proposal Defense 2022
7 Gayathri Narayanan (Amritapuri campus) Wireless channel modeling Proposal Defense 2022
8 Jayakrishnan (Amritapuri campus) Antenna Arrays Proposal Defense 2023

Projects (Guide/ Co-Guide)

M. Tech.

  • Project Title : Multi-Antenna Power Combining Techniques
    Scholar : Anusri S.
  • Project Title : EM Source Localization
    Scholar : Srividhya P.
  • Project Title : RF Power Amplifiers
    Scholar : Jinse Jose

B. Tech.

2013-14

  • Project Title : Simulation of a Chipless Passive RFID Tags
    Scholar : Sree Sabarish, Srihari, Swati Arunaa
  • Project Title : Combat Platform Identification Systems: Simulation using Gnuradio
    Scholar : Tanoy Bose, Sasidaran K
  • Project Title : Coastal Surveillance System: Study of Different Digital Modulation schemes using Gnuradio
    Scholar : Aditya Patial, Druva Ram, Nikshith Kumar
  • Project Title : Simulation of pointing error in satellite links using Gnuradio
    Scholar : Roopa R., M. Tejaswi, Priyadarshini S. A.
  • Project Title : Study of RFID system applied to Bus-Ticketing
    Scholar : Kiran T, M.V. Aditya, Venu Teja
  • Project Title : Simulation of Gen-2 RFID system using Gnuradio
    Scholar : Salivahana Reddy, Sai Yeswanth, Chaitanya Sai Srinivas
  • Project Title : FastICA algorithm applied to separation of signal mixtures
    Scholar : Vijay Krishna, K Pratap, K Anusha
  • Project Title : Through wall Imaging System: Fundamental studies using HFSS
    Scholar : Pratul Gupta
  • Project Title : Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor: Fundamental studies using HFSS
    Scholar : Lalith Velamuri, Tharun Kumar, Royalu Reddy

2014-15

  • Project Title : Non-linear modeling of Analog to Digital Converters
    Scholar : Y. Lakshmi Chandra Shekar, Sachin M. Menon
  • Project Title : A solution for wastebin management using Zigbee
    Scholar : H. R. Jayadev, Mukesh Siddarth, Ram Kumar
  • Project Title : Power Amplifier Design
    Scholar : R. V. Saikarteek, Pratheik A, Yeshaswy R.
  • Project Title : Band-pass sampling Reciever
    Scholar : Avantika Singh, Devika S. Kumar, Gomathy Venkateshwaran
  • Project Title : Behavioral Model of RF Oscillators
    Scholar : Aishwarya, Amita V. Menon, Anjali Gunjegai
  • Project Title : Improved design of Gen2 RFID anti-collision protocol
    Scholar : Reshmi K (M.Tech VLSI)

2015-16

  • M. Tech Project – Saideep
  • M. Tech Project – Deepthi
  • B. Tech Project 1
  • B. Tech Project -2
  • B. Tech Project- 3

2016-17

  • Project Title : Experimental Characterization and Modeling of Power Amplifier Modules for Space Applications
    Scholar : Kavita, Priyanka, Yeshwanthi.
Research Grants Received
Year Funding Agency Title of the Project Investigators Status
2017 DST Bone Mineral Density Analysis System Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup (PI) Ongoing
2019 ISRO Behavioral Modeling and Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) of High Power Amplifiers for Satellite Systems Dr. Dhanesh G.Kurup (PI), R. V. Sanjika Devi (Co-PI), Dr. Ramesh Chintala (Co-PI) Ongoing
2013 – 2017 MHRD (National Mission Project on Education) Development of course titled “Telecom Transmission and Switching” Dhanesh G. Kurup (PI) Sanjika Devi (Co-PI) Vinodhini M. (Co-PI) Completed
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