Abhishek Kumar

abhishek.ece14@nitp.ac.in |+91-9015532511 (Mobile)

www.linkedin.com/in/abhishek-kumar-604033143/

RESEARCH INTERESTS
 Physical layer algorithms for wireless communications
 Estimation and detection theory, statistical and adaptive signal processing and their
application in communication engineering
 LTE small cell resource optimization
 Cognitive radio: spectrum sensing techniques
 MIMO and massive MIMO communication system
 SDR based test bed development
 Machine learning/ Deep learning and its application in communication
EDUCATION

 Feb., 2015 - Till Date, Ph.D., National Institute of Technology Patna

 July, 2012 – May 2014, M.Tech., USICT, GGSIPU New Delhi
 July, 2007 – June 2011, B.Tech., IETE, New Delhi

 Ph.D in Electronics and Communication Engineering, National Institute of Technology

Patna, India-800005.
 Dissertation Title: Development of Efficient and Reliable Spectrum Sensing
Techniques for Future Generation of Cooperative Cognitive Radio Networks
 Name of the Supervisor: Dr. Seemanti Saha, Asst. Professor, NIT Patna
 Name of the Co-Supervisor: Dr. Rajarshi Bhattacharya, Asst. Professor, NIT Patna

 Contributions in the thesis: This research proposes highly efficient and reliable spectrum
sensing techniques for future generation cognitive radio networks (CRNs). In this research,
first, the novel edge detection algorithms based on continuous wavelet transform and discrete
wavelet transform have been developed for wideband CRNs. This research, also investigates
the spectrum sensing in cooperative CRNs, where optimal log likelihood ratio based hard-
soft combing is proposed to improve the overall detection probability with less sensing
overhead. Here, novel weight vector estimation is obtained using trust factor, reporting
channel SNR and sensing channel SNR. A novel spectrum sensing scheme for multiuser
multiple-input-multiple-output cooperative cognitive radio networks is also studied and a
MAC layer decision confidence algorithm for the selection of the number of sensing antennas
at FC is proposed. This research also aims the realization/experimental studies on
Energy/Eigenvalue based spectrum sensing algorithm using NI USRP 2942R hardware
devices in OFDM in order to demonstrate its feasibility in real time communication systems.
Moreover, this research also explores the machine learning/deep learning-based algorithms
and their application in the domain of wireless communication. The performance analysis

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 shows that the developed algorithms outperform the existing spectrum sensing techniques in
terms of probability of detection, false alarm probability and total error probability.

 Masters of Technology (M. Tech.) in Digital Communication, University school of

information and communication technology, Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha University
New Delhi.
 Thesis Title: Primary User Emulation Attack Detection for Cognitive Radio System
 Name of the Supervisor: Mr. Parijat Mathur. Asst. Professor, University school of
information and communication technology, Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha
University New Delhi.
 Contributions in the Thesis: In this work, Neyman Pearson detection algorithm is
applied to find the security threat in cognitive radio networks. The developed
algorithm is capable to detect the activity of suspicious secondary user that acts as
primary user.
 CGPA: 7.8/10

 B. Tech. in Electronics and Telecommunication from Institution of Electronics and

Telecommunication Engineering, New Delhi.
Project Title: Hybrid Digital Watermarking
Project Detail: In this project digital image is divided in matrix form by using wavelet
transform and a signature or code is hidden in the image. The main challenge is to maintain
the quality of image and image should appear as an original image. This project basically
dealt with security of digital image. MATLAB is used for the coding purpose.
Industrial Training: Completed vocational training (as a part of academic curriculum) on
Embedded system for about six months from Hitech solutions, Vikaspuri, New Delhi.
CGPA: 7.51/10

 Major Courses Taken

 Ph. D Courses
o Detection and Estimation Theory
o Probability and Random Process
 M. Tech Courses
o Advance Digital Communication System
o Advanced Digital Signal Processing
o Advance Mobile Radio System
o Adhoc and Sensors Network
o Computer Communication Network

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

 Journal
1. A. Kumar, K. Tiwari, and S. Saha, “A Double Threshold based Cooperative Spectrum
Sensing with Novel Hard-Soft Combining over Fading Channels” IEEE Wireless
Communication Letters vol 8 , no. 4 , Aug. 2019.

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 2. A. Kumar, S. Saha, and R. Bhattacharya, “Wavelet transform based novel edge detection
algorithms for wideband spectrum sensing in CRNs”, AEU - International Journal of
Electronics and Communications. vol. 84 no.1, pp. 100-110, Feb. 2018.
3. Abhishek Kumar, Tripta, and Seemanti Saha, “A Decision Confidence based Multiuser
MIMO Cooperative Spectrum Sensing in CRNs,” Physical communication, Elsevier
(communicated)
4. Abhishek Kumar, and Seemanti Saha, “Experimental Studies on Eigenvalue-based
Detection in Cognitive Radio Networks using USRP,” Radio Science. (communicated).
5. Abhishek Kumar, Tripta, Seemanti Saha and Rajarshi Bhattacharya, “Low Complexity
Lattice Reduction based Spatial for In-band Full-Duplex MIMO Communication over
Correlated Rician Fading Channel,” IEEE Trans. on signal processing (to be
communicated)
 Conference Proceedings
1. A. kumar, S. Saha and R. Bhattacharya “Improved Wavelet Transform based Edge
Detection for Wide Band Spectrum Sensing in Cognitive Radio”, in USNC-URSI Radio
Science Meeting, USA, IEEE, 2016, Puerto Rico, USA, June - 2016, pp. 21-22.
2. S. Saha, A. Kumar, and R. Bhattacharya. “An LLR based cooperative spectrum sensing
with hard soft combining for cognitive radio networks.”, General Assembly and
Scientific Symposium of the International Union of Radio Science (URSI GASS),
XXXIInd. IEEE, Montreal, Canada, August - 2017, pp. 1-4.
3. Tripta, A. Kumar, and S. Saha, “Performance evaluation of NP and ML based spectrum
sensing in FDCRN sunder small scale fading scenario”, IEEE TENCON 2017, Penang,
Malaysia, November - 2017, pp. 2051-2055.
4. A. Kumar, Tripta and S. Saha, “Energy detection in full duplex CRNs using estimator
correlator with PU signal uncertainty”, in IEEE International Symposium on Antennas
and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting, AP-S/URSI, Boston,
Massachusetts, July - 2018.
5. A. Kumar, A. S. Khan, N. Mondwal, and S. Saha, “Experimental Studies on
Energy/Eigenvalue based Spectrum Sensing Algorithm using USRP devices in OFDM
Systems” in 2019 URSI Asia-Pacific Radio Science Conference (AP-RASC 2019), New
Delhi India, March 09 – 15, 2019.
6. Tripta, A. Kumar, and S. Saha, “Wavelet Decomposition Based Channel Estimation and
Digital Domain Self Interference Cancellation in In-band Full-Duplex OFDM Systems”
in 2019 URSI Asia-Pacific Radio Science Conference (AP-RASC 2019), New Delhi
India, March 09 – 15, 2019.
7. Tripta, A. Kumar, and S. Saha, “Estimator-Correlator based Spectrum Sensing with PU
Signal Uncertainty in Full Duplex CRNs” in 2019 URSI Asia-Pacific Radio Science
Conference (AP-RASC 2019), New Delhi India, March 09 – 15, 2019.
8. Tripta, A. Kumar, and S. Saha, “FFT based Spectrum Sensing over Rayleigh Frequency
Selective Fading Channel in In-band SIMO Full-Duplex CRNs” in 2019 URSI Asia-
Pacific Radio Science Conference (AP-RASC 2019), New Delhi India, March 09 – 15,
2019
9. A. Kumar, and S. Saha,” Discrete Wavelet Transform Based Hybrid Edge Detection
Technique for Wideband Spectrum Sensing in CRNs”, in proc. IEEE TENSYMP 2019,
Jun 7-9, Kolkata India.

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EXPERIMENTAL SKILLS
Experience of experiment/measurement using
i. NI USRP RIO
ii. Vector network analyzer
iii. Continuous wave source
iv. Signal analyzer
v. DSO up to 1GHz

COMPUTER SKILLS

 Computer languages: C, C++, MATLAB, Python

 Scientific Applications: LabView, MATLAB/Simulink, NI LTE application framework,
Octave, NYUSIM, GNU Radio.
 Office Applications: Microsoft Office 2016, LaTeX

AWARD

 Visvesvaraya fellowship for pursuing PhD in 2015

 Visvesvaraya travel grant in 2017
 MHRD Scholarship for pursuing M. Tech for 2 years in 2012

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

 Graduate Student Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
 Member of IEEE Communication Society
 Associate Member of Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers New
Delhi
REVIEWER

Journals
 IEEE Communications Letters
 Digital Signal Processing, Elsevier
 Physical Communication, Elsevier

WORKSHOP & SHORT-TERM COURSES ATTENDED

 Faculty development program on “Wireless and Mobile Communications” at NIT Patna from
June 11, 2018 to June 15, 2018.
 Faculty development program on “5G Communications” at NIT Patna from June 11, 2018 to
June 15, 2018.
 Short term course on “Optimization for 5G Cellular Networks, Compressive Sensing and
Data Science” at IIT Kanpur from Oct 05, 2017 to Oct 08, 2017.
 Short term course on “Research Challenges in wireless Technologies for 5G” at MNIT Jaipur
from Aug 28, 2017 to Sep 01, 2017

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  International workshop on “5G Secured Smart City” at NIT Patna from March 20, 2017 to March
21, 2017.
 Faculty development program on “Towards 5G: The Key Enabling Technologies” at NIT
Patna from Dec 05, 2016 to Dec 14, 2016.
 Short term course on “Technologies for 5G Wireless Communication Networks” at IIT
Kanpur from July 25, 2016 to July 27, 2016.
 IEEE International Symposium on “5G” at IIT Patna from March 29, 2016 to March 31, 2016.
 Short term course on “Cooperative 4G/5G MIMO Wireless Communications” at IIT Kanpur
from May 27, 2016 to May 29, 2016.
 Research seminar on “Engineering Education and Research Seminar by National
Instrument” at Patna on Sep. 24, 2015.
 Short term course on “Microwaves and Antennas” at NIT Patna from June 29, 2016 to July 03,
2015.
 International workshop on “Low Voltage and Low Power VLSI Design” at JIIT Noida from
Aug. 22, 2014 to Aug. 23, 2014.

PERSONAL DETAIL

 D.O.B.: 20.09.1990
 Gender: Male
 Category: General
 Marital Status: Married
 Address: Department of Electronics and communication engineering,
NIT Patna-800005

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
 Associated with Children’s Academy Patna.
 3rd District toper in Indian National Science congress in Class VI.

I hereby confirm that all above information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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Abhishek Kumar
Research Scholar,
Department of electronics and communication engineering
NIT Patna, India-800005
(Roll No.: 145EC03)

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