International Research Delegations & Global Conference Engagements
IEEE Region 10 Flagship International Conference (IEEE TENCON 2023)
Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Dates: October 31 – November 3, 2023
Overview: Represented the institution internationally to present peer-reviewed research on modern antenna design (including work on antipodal-Vivaldi meander-line architectures for 5G applications). This delegation was supported through the prestigious Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) International Travel Scheme (ITS) grant awarded by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. The visit facilitated technical discussions with leading researchers across the Asia-Pacific region on microwave propagation and wireless technologies.
IEEE Region 10 Flagship International Conference (IEEE TENCON 2025)
Location: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Dates: October 27 – 30, 2025
Overview: Participated as an international delegate to engage with the Asia-Pacific engineering community on emerging research in advanced electromagnetics, RF front-ends, and intelligent communication paradigms. The visit served as a platform for disseminating findings, engaging with IEEE Region 10 technical committees, and establishing cross-border academic and collaborative linkages with international universities.
International Academic & Research Visit: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Kuala Lumpur Campus
Location: UTM Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dates: October 2025
Purpose: Bilateral Institutional Collaboration & MoU Realization
Overview: Undertook an official academic delegation to Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in Kuala Lumpur to strengthen institutional partnerships and establish formal research synergies. The visit was instrumental in advancing and solidifying the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UTM, Malaysia, and VIT-AP University. The engagement encompassed technical dialogues on joint research in microwave engineering and wireless systems, exploring reciprocal faculty/student exchange programs, and establishing frameworks for co-supervision of doctoral candidates and joint international funding bids.
International Multilateral Research Collaboration: DST ASEAN-India Project
Project Title: Transparent RFID Tag for the Vehicle Windshield
Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India (ASEAN-India Collaborative R&D Scheme)
Grant Value & Tenure: INR 21.96 Lakhs | 2024 – 2026
Role: Principal Investigator (Indian Lead)
International Co-Investigators / Collaborating Partners:
Prof. Sharul Kamal Abdul Rahim
Professor, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johar Baru, Malaysia
Prof. Fitri Yuli Zulkifli
Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia (UI), Depok, Indonesia
Collaboration Overview: Represents an international tripartite research initiative across India, Malaysia, and Indonesia focusing on the design and realization of optically transparent RFID tags for smart vehicular communication. The initiative leverages shared electromagnetic simulation, fabrication, and testing capabilities across VIT-AP University, UTM, and Universitas Indonesia to foster cross-border academic research in intelligent transportation systems.