Associate Professor, Department  of Electronics and Communication Engineering

 Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering

   A-4, Paschim Vihar,    Delhi- 110063, India

Email: yugnanda.puri@bharatividyapeeth.edu 

Phone : 011-25278444/443, 91- 9971101387 

Professional Experience 

Associate Professor - Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering (BVCOE)(Aug 2017-Till Date)

Assistant Professor - Amity School of Engineering Technology (ASET) ( Aug 2010- July 2017)

Visiting Faculty - Netaji Subhash University (NSUT) (July 2007- July 2010)

Lecturer - Thapar University (TU)( July -2003- June 2007)

Lecturer - Punjabi University (PU)( July -2001-June 2003)

Academic Qualification  

PhD., Thapar University , Patiala, India

M.E. , Thapar University , Patiala, India

B.E., Madras University , Chennai, India

Research Interests

Quantum Key Distribution – Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial 

Optical  Wireless Technology for B5G and 6G 

FOC  System Design, Optical Networks

Machine Learning 

Professional Association 

IEEE- Member (91294150) 

OSA -Member(1093574)

OSI- Member (L-846)

ISTE-Member (LM 123058)

IAENG (152871) 

Mentor  to  various  IIC of HEIs and  SICs

Session Incharge/ TPC - International and National Conferences of repute

Reviewer : SPIE/OE, JOT, JOAM, Elsevier/IJLEO.

Administrative Responsibilities  

President- Institute Innovation Council (IIC)

Dean - Research   & Development  Cell 

OPTICA/OSA - BVPOSA - Chapter Incharge 

Department Activities 

Research Publications /Research Projects  

Google Scholar : 

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=z16gj_IAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

Projects:

1.  Capacity Enhancement in Long Haul Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing System”: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), DST, (YSS/2015/002084), Govt. of  India, New  Delhi ( 2017-2021).

2. Performance Analysis of Broadband Optical Communication Systems, All  India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi  ( 2006-2009).  

PhD  Guided : 

“Design and Analysis of Hybrid Optical Amplifiers for Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) Applications”, Ms. Anurupa (Enrl no.: A2366418003), Ph.D. scholar of July 2018 Batch in ASET, AUUP Noida. 

Patent :                                                                                                                                                                   

• Automated Road Surface Repairing Device, Application no.202511106371 A (utility patent), 19/12/2025.

• Emotionally Intelligent Haptic System for Real-Time Anxiety Detection and Mitigation, application no. 202511061175 A (utility patent), 07/11/2025.

• Quantum-Based Key Generation Device for Security in Cloud Communications, Design No. 474095-001, 05/12/2025.

• IOT-Based Medication Dispenser - Indian Design Patent No. 409621-001, Dated: 07/03/2024

• Smart Nerve Activation Device For  Helathcare Treatment , Indian Design Patent No. 425803-001, Dated: 12/09/2024

• Processing Device for Tactile Feedback in Classroom Learning  for Deaf Patent No: 436206-001, Dated: 16/01/2025                                                                                                                                                                     

 Publications :

Journals

• Anand Kumar, Yugnanda Malhotra, Aayush Gupta, Jolly Parikh, “Design and simulation of a decoy-state BB84 satellite QKD constellation for Indian ground stations”, International Journal of Information Technology, SPRINGER, Oct. 2025.

• Rishit Singh, Yugnanda Malhotra, Jolly Parikh, “Integrative Approach for Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease and Atypical Parkinsonian Syndromes Leveraging Hemodynamic Parameters, Motion Data & Advanced AI Models” Elsevier, Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine,108989 (In Press), July 2025.

• Yugnanda, Swapnil Mishra, Saumya Seth, Shrishti Jain, Vasudev Pant, Jolly Parikh, Nupur Chugh, “An emotionally intelligent haptic system – An efficient solution for anxiety detection and mitigation”, Elsevier, Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, ELSEVIER, 260, 108590, 2025.

•  Jolly Parikh, Yugnanda, “An edge AI based real-time spatial monitoring system”, Journal of Information and Optimization Sciences, T &F, Vol 46, Issue 1, (2025).

• Manoj Sharma, Ankita, Kirti Gupta, Yugnanda, “Remote Patient Monitoring System for Enhanced Care with IOT Devices”, 27(6S), African Journal of Biomedical Research, (2024).

• Yugnanda, "Performance Optimisation of Super Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing System Employing Raman + Erbium-Ytterbium Doped Fiber Optical Amplifier ", Journal of Optical  Technology , OSA , Vol 8, Issue 6 , pp - 308-314, 2021 . 

• Anurupa Lubana, S Kaur, Yugnanda, "Performance enhancement of Raman + EYDFA HOA for UD-WDM system applications",  De Gruyter, 2020.

• Anurupa, Sanmukh Kaur, Yugnanda “Performance evaluation and comparative study of novel high and flat gain C+L band Raman + EYDFA co-doped fibre hybrid optical amplifier with EYDFA only amplifier for 100 channels SD-WDM systems” , Optical Fiber Technology, ELSEVIER,  53(10), 102016, 2019.

• Yugnanda “Mathematical strategies for base unit allocation in unequally spaced DWDM” , Optical Fiber Technology, ELSEVIER,  53(10), 102022, 2019.

• Yugnanda, Ashutosh Singhal  “Decreasing Base Unit - Unequally Spaced Channel Allocation Algorithm for DWDM Transmission Systems”,  Optical Engineering, SPIE, 57(10), 106108, 2018.

• Yugnanda, “Performance Evaluation and Comparison of Hybrid and Conventional Optical Amplifiers in DWDM System at Narrow Channel Spacing using various Modulation Formats” ELSEVIER, OPTIK and OPTICS, 145, 218-224, 2017.

•  Yugnanda and R. S. Kaler, “Optimization of Super Dense WDM Systems for Capacity Enhancement”, ELSEVIER, OPTIK and OPTICS, International Journal of Light and Electron Optics, vol.123, pp 1497-1500, 2012.

• Yugnanda and R. S. Kaler, “Optical Time Division Multiplexing at 160Gbps using MZI Switching”, ELSEVIER, OPTIK and OPTICS, International Journal of Light and Electron Optics, vol.122, pp 1981-1984, 2011.

• Yugnanda and R. S. Kaler, “Compensating Spectral Loss Variation in EDFA amplifiers for different Modulation Formats”, ELSEVIER, OPTIK and OPTICS, International Journal of Light and Electron Optics, vol.122, pp 435-439, 2011.

International /National Conferences

• Ayush Gupta, Anand Kumar, Yugnanda Malhotra, Jolly Parikh, Quantum Key Distribution Over Free-Space Optical Channels, Architectures, Integration, and Security Challenges, ANTS 2025, IIIT Delhi.

• Gargi Singha, Yugnanda Malhotra, Jolly Parikha, Jyoteesh Malhotra, Enhanced FSO-Fiber 5G Fronthaul Architecture Design and Scalability Analysis in the Face of Turbulence and Polarization Diversity, FioOLS 2025, FV3A.1, Denver, Colorado, USA.

• Ridhi Gupta, Yugnanda Malhotra, Jolly Parikh, Rajneesh Talwar, Performance Investigation of FSO-WDM-PON for B5G Connectivity in Coastal Regions, FiO/LS 2025, JD1A.49, Denver, Colorado, USA.

• Yugnanda Puri, Satyajit Anand, Rajneesh Talwar, Manvinder Sharma, Jolly Parikh, Rishit Singh, “A Deep Learning Approach for Classifying Severity of Dysgraphia”, IEEE, 3rd International Conference on Advancement in Computation & Computer Technologies (InCACCT), 2025.

• Rajneesh Talwar, Manvinder Sharma, Danvir Mandal, Digvijay Pandey, Yugnanda Malhotra, Binay Kumar Pandey,” A Review on Brain-Computer Interface Using Deep Learning and Challenges”, IGI Global Scientific Publishing, 25-42, 2025.

• Yugnanda Malhotra, Jolly Parikh, Ridhi Gupta, “Securing Electronic Voting System using Block chain”, International Conference on Data Analytics and Management (ICDAM-2025).

•  Yugnanda “Predictive Analysis of Future Optical Networks: An AI approach for OPM in Next Generation Optical Networks”, Frontiers in Optics/Laser Science Conference (FiO/LS), Washington, D.C., JD4A. 62, 23 September, 2024, USA.

• Yugnanda “Bridging the Gap: Towards Contextualized Optical Character Recognition using Large Language Models”, Frontiers in Optics/Laser Science Conference (FiO/LS), Washington, D.C., JD4A.106, 23 September, 2024, USA. 

• Gargi Singh, Saanika Gautam, Yugnanda Puri, Jolly Parikh, “Novel System based on Amalgamation of Embedded Systems and Edge AI for Hand Gesture Recognition: An Edge AI Solution for Hand Gesture Recognition”, C3-2024: Proceedings of the 2024 Sixteenth International Conference on Contemporary Computing, Pages 432 – 439.

• Rishit Singh, Yugnanda, Jolly Parikh, “An Amalgamation of Machine Learning and Embedded Systems for Smart Street Lighting Systems”, IEEE, International Conference on Computing for Sustainable Global Development-2024.

• Laksh Gambhir1, Yugnanda, “Flat Feet diagnosis tool through Photogrammetry and Image Processing aided by Machine Learning Models”, Frontiers in Optics/Laser Science Conference (FiO/LS), Washington, D.C., JM7A.130, October 9-12, 2023, USA

• Anurupa, Lubana, Yugnanda, Performance Investigation and Comparison of C-band E+R+E and R+E HOAs for Ultra-dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing Systems, IEEE, 8th International Conference on Computing for Sustainable Global Development ., 2021.

• Yugnanda, Lubana, Er–Yb Co-doped Fibre Amplifier Performance Enhancement for Super-Dense WDM Applications, International Conference on Innovative Computing and Communications, SPRINGER , pp 855-866, 2021. 

•  Yugnanda, Ashutosh Singhal, “Lazy Caterer’s Approach in Construction of Base Units for Combined Hybrid DWDM System,” Frontiers in Optics/Laser Science Conference (FiO/LS), Washington, D.C. , JW3A.8016-20 September 2019, USA.

• Yugnanda, “ 1Tb/s Super Combined DWDM system”, IEEE, ANTS, December 2019, BITS Goa, India.

• Yugnanda, Ashutosh Singhal, “Unequally Spaced Channel Allocation Algorithm in Hybrid DWDM System for Reduction of FWM ,” Frontiers in Optics/Laser Science Conference (FiO/LS), Washington, D.C. , JW3A.8016-20 September 2018, USA

• Yugnanda, “Investigation of Transmission Impairment for Dynamic Base Unit Channel Allocation in DWDM  Systems”,  International Conference on Advanced Networks and Telecommunications Systems (IEEE- ANTS), 2018, IIT Indore, India.

• Yugnanda, Ashutosh “Performance Benefits of Dynamic - Base Units (DBU) Allocation in Unequally Spaced DWDM Systems, PHOTONICS, IIT Delhi, Dec 2018, India.

• Yugnanda “High Speed Duobinary Modulation in Hybrid DWDM with Raman-EDFA Hybrid  Amplifier”, 2nd IEEE International Conference On Recent Trends in Electronics Information & Communication Technology (RTEICT), May 19-20, 2017, India.

• Yugnanda, “High-capacity transmission of hybrid DWDM channels amplified over hybrid optical amplifier, SPIE Conference 10755”,  Photonic Fiber and Crystal Devices: Advances in Materials and Innovations in Device Applications XII , California, 2017, USA.

•  Yugnanda, HOA in high-speed hybrid DWDM-OTDM system” SPIE OPTO Symposium, Paper ID- 9775-20, San Francisco, California United States, 13-18th February, 2016 .

•  Performance of hybrid optical amplifier and conventional optical amplifier in scenario of long haul ultra dense wavelength division multiplexed system”, WORLD CONGRESS ON ENGINEERING, (WCE-2105), July 1-3, Oral Presentation, Imperial College of London, UK, 2015 .

• Yugnanda, “192Gb/s Transmission over 30km G.652 Standard Fiber Using 192-12Gb/s Demultiplexer”, IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Communication Network, CICN 2011, MIR Labs, Gwalior, India.

• Yugnanda,“Investigation of Effect of Narrow Channel Spacing on BER and Eye Diagrams in DWDM Systems for Higher Data Rates” Emerging Trends in Electronics and Communication, NCETEC-2010, Bahal, India.