National Institute of Technology Sikkim
  Electronics & Communication Engineering Department
  सूक्ष्म कनिका एवं संचार अभियांत्रिकी विभाग

Dr. Reshmi Dhara

Assistant Professor

reshmidhara@nitsikkim.ac.in     +91-7479013225

Research Interest : Electronics Device and Circuit, Communication, Antenna.

About
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Experience

Assistant Professor NIT Sikkim February 2014 - Till date
Lecturer Calcutta Institute of Technology under West Bengal University of Technology August 2008 - 2010 & 2012 - January 2014
Guest Lecturer Narula of Technology under West Bengal University of Technology July 2008 - 2010

Teachings

Theory Subjects taught in B.Tech

Radiation and Propagation

EC18137

4-8-3

Analysis and Design Principles of Microwave Antennas

EC18101

4-8-3

Advanced Antenna System

EC17119

4-7-3

Advanced Antenna Theory

EC17101

4-7-3

Microwave Engineering

EC16104

3-5-3

Linear Integrated Circuit

EC15102

3-5-3

Electromagnetic Field Theory

EC14104

2-4-3

Analog Circuits

EC14101

2-4-3

Electronics Devices and Circuits

EC12101

1-2-3

Analog Electronic Circuits and Systems

EE13102

2-3-3

Digital Logic Design

CS13103

2-3-3

Laboratory Subjects taught in B.Tech

Radiation and Propagation

EC18201

4-8-1

Advanced Antenna System

EC17201

4-7-1

Microwave Engineering

EC16203

3-6-1

Electromagnetics and Antenna

EC15204

3-5-1

Linear Integrated Circuit

EC15202

3-5-1

Analog Circuits

EC14201

2-4-1

Electronics Devices and Circuits

EC12201

1-2-1

Analog Electronic Circuits and Systems

EE13202

2-3-1

Theory Subjects taught in M.Tech

Microwave Devices and Circuits

EC21106

1-1-3

Laboratory Subjects taught in B.Tech

Analog Integrated Circuit Design

EC21202

1-1-1


Education
B.Tech from B.P.P.I.M.T under West Bengal University of Technology (2008).
M.Tech from I.I.T. Kharagpur (2012).
PhD from NIT SIKKIM (2021).
Contact Address :
Department of ECE, NIT Sikkim,
Ravangla Campus, South Sikkim,Pin-737139
India.
International Journals
  1. Dhara, R*., Yadav, S., Mahato, S., Sharma, M.M. and Govil, M.C., 2022. An Antipodal Antenna with Improved Axial Ratio Bandwidth. IETE Journal of Research, pp.1-9. DOI: 10.1080/03772063.2022.2130830. (SCIE indexed)
  2. Dhara, R*., Kundu, T. and Sanoj, M., 2022. Circularly Polarized Hexa-Band Planar Slot Antenna for WLAN and Wireless Communication Application. Radioelectronics and Communications Systems, 65(1), pp.48-59. DOI: 10.3103/S0735272722010058. (SCOPUS indexed; Springer)
  3. Dhara, R*. and Kundu, T., 2022. Wideband Circularly Polarized P-Shaped Monopole Antenna for C-Band Application. Radioelectronics and Communications Systems, 65(3), pp.129-141. DOI: 10.3103/S0735272722030025. (SCOPUS indexed; Springer)
  4. Dhara, R*., Govil, M.C. and Kundu, T., 2021. Application of Theory of Characteristics Modes for Bandwidth Enhancement of a Miniaturized Minkowski Fractal Antenna. IETE Journal of Research, pp.1-16. DOI: 10.1080/03772063.2021.1999866. (SCIE indexed)
  5. Dhara, R.*, Yadav, S., Sharma, M.M., Jana, S.K. and Govil, M.C., 2021. A Circularly Polarized Quad-Band Annular Ring Antenna with Asymmetric Ground Plane Using Theory of Characteristic Modes. Progress In Electromagnetics Research, 100, pp.51-68. DOI: 10.2528/PIERM20102006. (ESCI indexed)
  6. Dhara, R*. 2021. Design of a miniaturized CPW fed Z-shaped monopole antenna using theory of characteristics modes for bandwidth enhancement. Sādhanā 46, 87. DOI: 10.1007/s12046-021-01610-7. (SCIE indexed)
  7. Dhara, R.*, 2021. A Compact Dual Band Dual Polarized Monopole Antenna with Enhanced Bandwidth for C, X, and Ku Band Applications. Progress In Electromagnetics Research Letters, 96, pp.65-72. DOI: 10.2528/PIERL20121903. (ESCI indexed)
  8. Jaiverdhan, Sharma, M.M., Yadav, R.P. and Dhara, R., 2020. Characteristic Mode Analysis and Design of Broadband Circularly Polarized CPW-Fed Compact Printed Square Slot Antenna. Progress In Electromagnetics Research - M, 94, pp.105-118. DOI: 10.2528/PIERM20051206. (ESCI indexed)
  9. Dhara, R*., and Kundu, T., 2021. Compact dual-band circularly polarized inverted y-shaped printed monopole antenna with edge ground. Radioelectronics and Communications Systems, 64(3), pp.125-139. DOI: 10.3103/S073527272103002X (SCOPUS indexed; Springer)
  10. Dhara, R. and Kundu, T., 2021. Dual-Band Dual-Mode Antenna with Polarization Diversity. Radioelectronics and Communications Systems, 64(5), pp.266-280. DOI: 10.3103/S0735272721050058. (SCOPUS indexed; Springer)
  11. Dhara, R.,* Jana, S.K. and Mitra, M., 2020. Tri-band circularly polarized monopole antenna for wireless communication application. Radioelectronics and Communications Systems, 63(4), pp.213-222. DOI: 10.3103/S0735272720040044. (SCOPUS indexed; Springer)
  12. Dhara, R.,* and Mitra, M., 2020. "A triple‐band circularly polarized annular ring antenna with asymmetric ground plane for wireless applications." Engineering Reports 2(4) (2020): e12150. DOI: 10.1002/eng2.12150. (ESCI indexed)
  13. Dhara, R.,* and Kundu, T., 2020. A compact inverted Y‐shaped circularly polarized wideband monopole antenna with open loop. Engineering Reports, 2 (2020): p.e12326. DOI: 10.1002/eng2.12326. (ESCI indexed)
  14. Dhara, R.,* 2020. Quad-band circularly polarized CPW-fed G-shaped printed antenna with square slot. Radioelectronics and Communications Systems, 63(7), pp.376-385. DOI: 10.3103/S0735272720070055. (SCOPUS indexed; Springer)
International Conferences:
  1. Dhara, R. and Sharma, M.M., 2021, December. Wide Band Circularly Polarized Planar Monopole Antenna for FSS and ITU-8GHz Application. In 2021 IEEE Indian Conference on Antennas and Propagation (InCAP) (pp. 875-878). IEEE. DOI: 10.1109/InCAP52216.2021.9726441.
  2. Sharma, M.M., Dhara, R., Sharma, I.B., Kalra, B. and Vyas, S., 2021, December. Design of L-Shaped Strip Loaded Dual Band Hexagonal Shaped Circularly Polarized Monopole Antenna. In 2021 IEEE Indian Conference on Antennas and Propagation (InCAP) (pp. 929-932). IEEE. DOI: 10.1109/InCAP52216.2021.9726263.
  3. Dhara, R., 2021. Dual Band Dual Polarized Planar Monopole Antenna For L, And C Band Applications. International Conference on Emerging Technologies: AI, IoT, and CPS for Science & Technology Applications, September 06-07, 2021, NITTTR Chandigarh, India. (pp 1-6). (Best paper awarded)
  4. Dhara, R.*, Yadav, S., Sharma, M.M., Jana, S.K. and Govil, M.C., 2021. A Circularly Polarized Quad-Band Annular Ring Antenna with Asymmetric Ground Plane Using Theory of Characteristic Modes. Students' Research Convention'21 (SRC'21). (presented on 28th March 2021 at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kalyanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208016).
  5. Dhara, R.*, and Kundu, T., 2020. March. A Novel Quad-Band Circularly Polarized Planar Slot Antenna using Triple Strips. Authorea Preprints. DOI: 10.22541/au.158359732.22079718.
  6. Dhara, R.*, Gupta, S.K., Jana. S.K; 2020, "Design of Dual-Band Wide Slot Monopole Antenna", International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology, 6 (1), 1-11.
  7. Dhara, R.*, Gupta, A.K., Gupta, S.K.; Jana. S.K., 2020, "Design of Wideband C-Shaped Circularly Polarized Monopole Antenna", International Journal of Mobile Computing Devices, 6 (1), 30-41.
  8. Sharma, M.M., Dhara, R.*, Jana, S.K. and Sharma, I.B., 2019, December. Dual-Band Dual-Sense Circularly Polarized Square Slot and Strips loaded L-shaped Patch Antenna. In 2019 IEEE Indian Conference on Antennas and Propogation (InCAP) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.
  9. Dhara, R.*, Jana, S.K., Sharma, M.M. and Sharma, I.B., 2019, December. Design of Monopole Slot Antenna by Utilizing Triple Strips for the Quad-Band Circular Polarization. In 2019 IEEE Indian Conference on Antennas and Propogation (InCAP) (pp. 1-4). IEEE.
  10. Dhara, R.*, Jana, S.K., Mitra, M. and Chatterjee, A., 2018, December. A Circularly Polarized T-Shaped Patch Antenna for Wireless Communication Application. In 2018 IEEE Indian Conference on Antennas and Propogation (InCAP) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.
  11. Dhara, R.*, Sarkar, M., Dey, T.K. and Jana, S.K., 2018, September. A Tri-Band Circularly Polarized G-Shaped Patch Antenna for Wireless Communication Application. In 2018 International Conference on Computing, Power and Communication Technologies (GUCON) (pp. 992-996). IEEE.
  12. Dhara, R.*, Sarkar, M. and Dey, T.K., 2018, April. A Dual Band Circularly Polarized Y-Shaped Patch Antenna for Wireless Communication Application. In 2018 3rd International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
  13. Dhara, R.*, Sarkar, M. and Dey, T.K., December, 2017, A Wideband CPW-Fed Circularly Polarized Monopole Antenna for Multi-Band Applications. In Sodharth 17, 9th December 2017, 3rd Edition of Research Scholars' Day NIT Delhi. (Best paper awarded)
  14. Dhara, R.,* and Jana, S.K., 2017, December. A single microstrip feed C shaped dual circularly polarized slotted Monopole antenna. In 2017 IEEE Applied Electromagnetics Conference (AEMC) (pp. 1-2). IEEE.
  15. Dhara, R.*, Midya, M., Mitra, M. and Jana, S.K., 2017, December. CPW-fed tetra band circular polarized antenna for wireless communication applications. In 2017 IEEE Applied Electromagnetics Conference (AEMC) (pp. 1-2). IEEE.
  16. Dhara, R.*, Sarkar, M., Dey, T.K. and Jana, S.K., Circular Polarized Monopole Antenna for K Band Application. Advanced Research in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, p-ISSN: 2349-5804; e-ISSN: 2349-5812 Volume 4, Issue 5, October-December, 2017, pp. 245-249.
  17. Dhara, R.*, Sarkar, M. and Dey, T.K., A Wideband CPW-Fed Circularly Polarized Monopole Antenna for Multi-Band Applications. IJRECE VOL. 5 ISSUE 4, OCT.-DEC. 2017 ISSN: 2393-9028 (PRINT) | ISSN: 2348-2281 (ONLINE).
Conference Proceedings Published as Book Chapters
  1. Dhara, R., 2023. Theory of Characteristics Mode Based Design of a Planar Monopole Antenna with Polarization Diversity for FSS and SAR Application. In International Conference on Optical and Wireless Technologies (pp. 89-98). Springer, Singapore. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-1645-8_10.
  2. Dhara, R., 2023. Theory of Characteristics Mode Based Design of a Planar Monopole Antenna with Polarization Diversity for FSS and SAR Application. In International Conference on Optical and Wireless Technologies (pp. 89-98). Springer, Singapore. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-1645-8_10
  3. Dhara, R., Kundu, T. and Jana, S.K., 2022. Dual-Band Dual Polarized Circularly Polarized and Linearly Polarized L-Shaped Patch Antenna Loaded with Strip and Square Slot. In Optical and Wireless Technologies (pp. 47-61). Springer, Singapore. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-2818-4_6.
  4. Dhara, R., 2021. Circular Polarized Octal Band CPW-Fed Antenna Using Theory of Characteristic Mode for Wireless Communication Applications. In Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Computational Intelligence for Wireless Communication (pp. 193-210). Springer, Singapore. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-0289-4_15.
  5. Dhara, R.*, 2020, October. A Wideband Monopole Microstrip Antenna Using Two Cross- Shaped Radiator. In Socio-Economic and Health Challenges due to COVID-19 and Mitigation Strategies (SEHCM - 2020), Centre for Continuing Education, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar Punjab-144011, INDIA. (pp. 167-177).
  6. Dhara, R.*, Jana, S.K. and Mitra, M., 2020. CPW-Fed Triple-Band Circularly Polarized Printed Inverted C-Shaped Monopole Antenna with Closed-Loop and Two Semi-hexagonal Notches on Ground Plane. In Optical and Wireless Technologies (pp. 161-175). Springer, Singapore. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-2926-9_19.
  7. Dhara, R.*, 2019. June. CPW-Fed Multiband Circular Polarized Antenna for Wireless Communication Application. In Advanced Communication Technologies and Networks 2019, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. (pp. 35-39).
Achievements :

1. Achieved Best Paper Award for the paper entitled "Dual Band Dual Polarized Planar Monopole Antenna For L and C Band Applications" presented in the international conference ICET - 2021 organized by NITTTR Chandigarh during 06-07 September 2021.



Membership of Professional Bodies:

2. Achieved Best Paper awarded entitled "A Wideband CPW-Fed Circularly Polarized Monopole Antenna for Multi-Band Applications" In Sodharth 17, 9th December 2017, 3rd Edition of Research Scholars' Day at NIT Delhi



Extras:

1. Coordinator of a project on Development of High Resolution Weather Prediction System for Indian Himalaya (WPS-4D)" in collaboration with Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE) under DRDO, Govt. of India, and involved in the installation of a X-band Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) at the NIT Sikkim Ravangla campus. (2020-contd.)

2. Faculty Coordinator Publication and Printing (2021-contd.)

3. Girls Warden (2014 - contd.)

4. Mess Warden (2014 - contd.)

5. Women's Grievance Cell In-charge / Member (2014 - contd.)

6. Member of Sports Committee (2014 - contd.)

7. Member of Medical Committee

8. Member of Examination Cell, etc.

9. SPOC NPTEL SWAYAM COURSE (2017-contd.)