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Dr. Megha S. Kumar

Assistant Professor, Electronics and Communication Engineering, School of Engineering, Coimbatore

Qualification: B. Tech., M.Tech., Ph.D
sk_megha1@cb.amrita.edu
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Research Interest: 5G and 6G Wireless Technologies, Millimeter-Wave and Terahertz Communication (THzCom) Systems, Multi rate Signal Processing for Communication Systems, Physical Layer Security for Wireless Networks, Cognitive Security, Vehicular Communications and Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Internet of Things with Wireless Technology, Tactile Internet, Artificial Intelligence.

Bio Publications Awards Received Administrative Responsibilities Handled FDP/Certifications/Workshops/Conferences Teaching
Bio

Dr. Megha S. Kumar received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Kerala in the year 2015 and M. Tech. in Communication and Signal Processing from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore in the year 2017 respectively. While she was pursuing her Bachelor’s degree, on the basis of academic merit, she was selected for an Employability Enhancement and Training Program, which is a unique industry oriented academic initiative of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in collaboration with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)to train young engineers. After successfully completing the theory & hands on program which lasted for a duration of 2.5 years, at the Regional Telecom Training Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, she was certified as Silver, Gold and Platinum Certified Engineer with excellent proficiency. She has also bagged various cash prizes and fellowships during her entire academic period. She was an active member in Intercollege Technical Fest and has also bagged first position in the category of paper presentation for the topic, ‘Virtual Reality’. In the same year, 2017, after completing her Master’s program, she joined for her doctoral program, and started working in Computational Optimization and Innovations Lab(COIL) in the area of Physical Layer Secret Key Generation for Wireless Networks.

She has published her articles in reputed SCI and Scopus indexed journals having Scopus percentile above 90. One of her articles that was published in the reputed AdHoc Networks journal was featured in Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham newsletter in 2021, (https://www.amrita.edu/news/amrita-research-scholar-publishes-paper-ad-hoc-networks-journal/).
Post submission of her doctoral thesis in the year 2022, she joined as Junior Data Analyst in an R & DOrg.(startup) in Trivandrum which focuses on developing highly innovative hardware and software based technological solutions by using the core concepts of Wireless Communication and Signal Processing. After a very short stint there, she joined the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore campus on 1st July 2022, where she is currently an Assistant Professor. She completed her Ph.D.in the year 2023. She is also the recipient of the prestigious Amrita Innovation & Research Awards (AIRA) in theyear2024.
Her main area of research interest lies in Wireless Communication, Signal Processing and its Applications, specifically, 5G and 6G Wireless Technologies, Millimeter-Wave and Terahertz Communication (THzCom) Systems, Multi rate Signal Processing for Communication Systems, Physical Layer Security for Wireless Networks, Cognitive Security, Vehicular Communications and Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Internet of Things with Wireless Technology, Tactile Internet, and Artificial Intelligence.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2022

Keyless physical layer Security for wireless networks: A survey

Cite this Research Publication : Kumar,M.S.,Ramanathan,R.,&Jayakumar,M.(2022).Keyless physical layer
Security for wireless networks: A survey. Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal, 35, 101260 .https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jestch.2022.101260 [Indexing:SCIand Scopus, Scopus percentile:97%, Impactfactor:5.7]

Year : 2021

Secret Key Generation Schemes for Physical Layer Security

Cite this Research Publication : Megha S. Kumar, Ramanathan R., Jayakumar M., Devendra Kumar Yadav, "Secret Key Generation Schemes for Physical Layer Security", Defence Science Journal, 71(4), pp. 545-555, 2021. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.71.15403 (SCI listed & Scopus indexed)

Publisher : Defence Science Journal, 71(4), pp. 545-555, 2021 (SCI listed & Scopus indexed)

Year : 2021

An Investigation of Secret Key Generation for Physical Layer Security Using Wavelet Packets

Cite this Research Publication : Megha. S. Kumar, Dr. Ramanathan R., and Dr. Jayakumar M., “An Investigation of Secret Key Generation for Physical Layer Security Using Wavelet Packets”, Wireless Personal Communications, Springer Publishers, 2021.

Publisher : Springer Publishers

Year : 2021

Physical layer secret key generation using discrete wavelet packet transform

Cite this Research Publication : Megha S. Kumar, Dr. Ramanathan R., Dr. Jayakumar M., and Devendra Kumar Yadav, “Physical layer secret key generation using discrete wavelet packet transform”, Ad Hoc Networks, vol. 118, p. 102523, 2021.

Publisher : Ad Hoc Networks

Conference Paper

Year : 2017

Impact of anchor position errors on WSNlocalization using mobile anchor positioning algorithm

Cite this Research Publication : M. S. Kumar and R. Ramanathan, "Impact of anchor position errors on WSN localization using mobile anchor positioning algorithm," 2017 International Conference on Wireless Communications, Signal Processing and Networking (WiSPNET), Chennai, India, 2017, pp. 1924-1928, doi: 10.1109/WiSPNET.2017.8300096.

Publisher : IEEE

Awards Received
  • Amrita Innovation & Research Awards (AIRA) 2024
Administrative Responsibilities Handled
  1. Course Mentor of Wireless Sensor Networks (19ECE436), Professional Elective for B.Tech Semester 7 (2019-2022 Batch).
  2. Course Mentor of Software Defined Networks (19ECE432, Fastrack Course), Professional Elective for B. Tech Semester 8, (2020-2024 Batch).
  3. Course Mentor of Software Defined Radio Lab (19CCE284) B.Tech Semester 4CCE.
  4. Faculty in Charge of Communication Systems Design Lab (19ECE382) for B.Tech Semester 5 (2020-2023Batch).
  5. Faculty in Charge of Data Structures Lab (19CCE282) for B.Tech Semester 5(2020-2023Batch).
  6. Faculty in charge of internet of things lab,(23ECE184) for B.Tech Semester 2 (2023-2027 Batch).
  7. Faculty in Charge of Digital Electronics and Systems Laboratory, (19ECE282) for B.Tech Semester 3(2022-2026Batch).
  8. Faculty in Charge of Computer Programming Lab, (23ECE182) for B.Tech Semester 1, Batch 2 ECE A for B. Tech Semester 2 (2023-2027 Batch).
  9. Faculty in Charge of Basic Electrical and Electronics Laboratory, (23ECE181) (Batch1,ECE A) for B. Tech Semester1 (2023-2027 Batch).
  10. Faculty in Charge for other theory subjects such as Communication Theory, Radio Frequency Engineering, Computer Programming.
  11. Class Advisor for Tech 2022-2026 Batch (ECE A) for about sixmonths.
  12. Class Advisor for B.Tech 2020-2024 Batch.
  13. Class Advisor for B.Tech 2022-2026 Batch, Class Advisor for the students of Section 2 of the S4 ECE-C with effect from11/04/2024.
  14. Amritotsavam 2023 Finals – Classical Dance-Solo–Faculty in Charge.
  15. Amritotsavam 2023 Prelims – Group Dance Indian – Faculty in Charge.
  16. Amritotsavam 2023 Prelims – Group Dance Western – Faculty in Charge.
  17. Gokulashtami 2022 – Cultural Event Coordinator.
  18. Gokulashtami 2023 – Campus Decoration Coordinator.
  19. Gokulashtami 2023 – Cultural Event Coordinator (alternate faculty).
  20. Amritavarsham 70 – Faculty in Charge for a group of ECE/CCE students and MTech students.
  21. ANOKHATechFest coordinator for the event,‘ACCESSDENIED.’
  22. NBA 2024 OBE data collection and cross-verification and follow up for 11courses.
  23. NBA2024 OBE data collection and cross-verification and followup for the below given courses.
  24. NBA2024 Attainment Compilation.
  25. NBA2024 Internship/Placement Survey Collection.
  26. Funding agency source identification and submission form preparation for AI BiSIP Workshop 2023. The funding agencies identified by me include MeitY, CSIR, ICMR,SERB,AICTE.
  27. Letter of Recommendation given for 6 candidates. Two candidates have got admission andtheir admission letters emailed. Other 4 candidates recently got their LoR’s from me and intheprocess ofapplying.
  28. ‘DEEKSHARAMBH’ Creative Arts Coordinator for 2022-2026 Batch, also as alternate faculty for dance event.
  29. Other duties such as invigilation for periodicals ,mid-terms and semester end examinations.
FDP/Certifications/Workshops/Conferences
  1. Participated and successfully completed the 5-day online FDP on the theme “Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education” organized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) from 5th December 2022 to 9th December 2022.
  2. Three-day workshop and mini-project course on “Physical Layer Security – Theory to Practice” sponsored by DRDO and IETE Coimbatore Centre during 13th-15thNovember 2019 organized by Computational Optimization and Innovations Lab (COIL), Department of Electronics and Communication engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore.
  3. Participated in International Conference on Wireless Communications, Signal Processing and Networking (WiSPNET) held at SSN College Chennai in the year 2017 and presented the article titled, “Impact of anchor position errors on WSN localization using mobile anchor positioning algorithm”.
  4. Attended IBM Certification Course in Advanced Machine Learning and Signal Processing (Score 98%) and is an IBM Digital Badge Holder (available as Shareable Badge).
  5. Workshop on Xilinx Vivado System Generator and Analog Discovery Kit, organized by Department of Electronics and Communication engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore.
  6. Attended ISRO sponsored National Seminar on techniques and applications of hyper spectral image analysis organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore.
  7. Completed a full-time training course on Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) conducted by BSNL at Regional Telecom Training Centre Thiruvananthapuram.
  8. Participated in the zonal round of Technoxian in association with Entrepreneurship Development Cell, IIT Delhi organized by Times World Group at Heera College of Engineering and Technology, Trivandrum.
  9. Delegate at the National Workshop on Software Defined Radio & Strategic Applications (SDRSA), organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore.
  10. Gold, Silver and Platinum Certified Engineer by AICTE-BSNL-Regional Telecom Training Centre Thiruvananthapuram.
Teaching

AcademicYear–(2022-2023)

  • S5ECEC19ECE303 Radio Frequency Engineering(TLPf/b)
  • S7ECEA/B/C19ECE436 Wireless Sensor Networks<strong
  • S319CCE282 Data Structures Lab, Batch 1
  • S419CCE284 Software Defined Radio Lab Batch 1
  • S419CCE284 Software Defined Radio Lab Batch 2
  • S419ECE214 Communication Theory ECE A
  • S419ECE214 Communication Theory ECE B
  • S519ECE382 Communication Systems Lab ECE C Batch 2
  • S519ECE382 Communication Systems Lab ECE B Batch 1
  • Basic Electrical Electronics Workshop 2022
    • Aerospace Engineering BEE Workshop
    • Computer Science Engineering BEE Workshop
    • Mechanical Engineering BEE Workshop Batch A
    • Mechanical Engineering BEE Workshop Batch B

AcademicYear–(2023-2024)

  • S819ECE432 Software Defined Networks (Fastrack)
  • S223ECE184 Internet of Things Batch 1ECE A
  • S223ECE184 Internet of Things Batch 2ECE A
  • S223ECE184 Internet of Things Batch 1CCE
  • S223ECE184 Internet of Things Batch 1ECE A
  • S123ECE182 Computer Programming Lab Batch 1 ECE A
  • S123ECE182 Computer Programming Lab Batch 2 ECE A
  • S123ECE105 Computer Programming Theory.
  • S319ECE282 Digital Electronics and Systems Laboratory.
  • S123ECE181 Basic Electrical and Electronics Laboratory, Batch 1, ECE A.
  • S123ECE181 Basic Electrical and Electronics Laboratory, Batch 2,CCE.
  • S319CCE282 Data Structures Lab Batch 1,CCE.
  • S419CCE284 Software Defined Radio Lab Batch 1,CCE.
  • S419CCE284 Software Defined Radio Lab Batch2,CCE.
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