Netaji Subhas University of Technology, India
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đ Early Academic Pursuits
Sushmita Bhushanâs academic journey reflects a consistent commitment to excellence in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering. She began her formal technical education with a Diploma in Electronics Engineering from the Institute of Engineering & Rural Technology, Prayagraj, in 2008. Her passion for the subject and drive to further her knowledge led her to pursue a Bachelorâs equivalent (A.M.I.E) in Electronics & Communication Engineering from The Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata, in 2015, where she graduated with first-division marks.
Continuing on the trajectory of higher education, she completed her Master of Technology (M.Tech) in RF & Microwave Engineering in 2019 from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, again graduating with first-division honors. This specialization laid the foundation for her doctoral research, where she is currently engaged in a Ph.D. at Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), Delhi, under the supervision of Prof. Rajveer Singh Yaduvanshi. Her research focuses on the design and implementation of dielectric resonator antennas for strategic jamming applications, an area of increasing relevance in national defense and security.
đ˘ Professional Endeavors
Sushmita began her professional career as a Technical Assistant in the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering at Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Prayagraj, serving from August 2009 to April 2017. This role allowed her to gain hands-on experience with academic and research responsibilities while honing her technical proficiency in electronics.
Currently, she is associated with NSUT as a NSUT-University Research Fellow (URF) since September 2019, a prestigious position that has provided her the platform to carry forward cutting-edge research in antenna design and microwave engineering. Throughout her career, she has also contributed to academic teaching, offering courses such as Digital Logic Design, Electronic Devices and Circuits, and RF and Microwave Engineering, thereby shaping the minds of aspiring engineers.
đĄ Contributions and Research Focus
Sushmita Bhushanâs core research area centers on dielectric resonator antennas (DRAs)âa promising category of antennas used in high-frequency applications. Her Ph.D. focuses on using these antennas for jamming systems, crucial for defense and surveillance applications. Her innovative work extends beyond theory and includes practical implementations and testing of various antenna configurations, making significant strides in improving efficiency, bandwidth, and miniaturization of antenna systems.
Her contributions are not just limited to scholarly research but extend to intellectual property. She is a co-inventor of the “Animal Scarer Device”, an Indian patent (No. 560294) granted in February 2025, developed in collaboration with fellow researchers. This device showcases her capability to translate research into real-world innovations.
In the academic sphere, she has published several SCIE-indexed articles in respected journals such as AEU – International Journal of Electronics and Communications, MAPAN, and Wireless Personal Communications. Notable among them is her 2025 paper on reconfigurable communication and sensing antennas, highlighting her forward-thinking approach to integrating multifunctionality into antenna systems.
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Accolades and Recognition
Sushmitaâs consistent academic performanceâmarked by first-division results across all levels of her educationâis itself a testament to her diligence. Her selection as a University Research Fellow at NSUT further affirms her scholarly capabilities. Her research publications in peer-reviewed international journals, particularly in the SCIE category, underscore the quality and global relevance of her work.
Furthermore, the granting of a national patent for an innovative electronic device highlights her ingenuity and capacity for technological innovation. Her work on Wi-Fi jammers for prison applications and antenna systems for GPS-based toll systems has also attracted commendation in academic circles.
đ Impact and Influence
Sushmita Bhushanâs research has a direct impact on national security, wireless communication, and sensor technology. Her work on Wi-Fi jammers using cylindrical DRAs finds application in prison systems and secure zones where controlled communication is necessary. Additionally, her studies on reconfigurable antennas and adulteration detection sensors showcase her multidisciplinary approachâspanning RF engineering, sensor development, and public utility.
Her collaborative work with various co-authors, including Dr. Rajveer Yaduvanshi, Anup Kumar, and others, signifies her role in fostering team-based research and her ability to contribute meaningfully to joint projects.
đ Legacy and Future Contributions
With a robust foundation in microwave engineering and a strong orientation toward applied research, Sushmita Bhushan is well on her way to establishing herself as a leading voice in the domain of antenna design and RF technologies. Her ability to merge theoretical rigor with practical innovation makes her a valuable asset to both academia and industry.
In the coming years, she is poised to take on larger research initiatives, mentor budding engineers, and contribute to national-level projects in telecommunications, defense, and smart sensing systems. As she completes her Ph.D., her expanding publication portfolio, practical implementations, and intellectual property holdings place her in an excellent position to influence the next wave of innovations in communication engineering.
Notable Publications
đ”Design and implementation of reconfigurable communication and sensing antenna
Author: Bhushan, Sushmita, and Rajveer Singh Yaduvanshi
Journal: Electronics and Communications
Year: 2025
đ”A defected ground split ring resonator for an ultra-fast, selective sensing of glucose
content in blood plasma.”
Author: Verma, A., Bhushan, S., Tripathi, P. N., Goswami, M., & Singh, B. R.
Journal: Electromagnetic Waves and Applications
Year: 2017