Centre for Next Generation Communication Networks
It is a multi-disciplinary Centre working at the intersection of Communication Technology, Radio Physics and Computer Science mainly focusing on xG Wireless Systems and Networks, Software Defined Networking and Wireless Data Analytics. Through this centre, a strong team comprising of interested/ involved faculty, research scholars, and students is being developed for interactive, jointly steered and highly coordinated research efforts to undertake next-generation challenges in the converged areas of Communication.
Our Aim
It plays a critical role in driving innovation, creating solutions for real-world challenges and contributing to the advancement of communication and networking
The C-NGCN aims to:
- Developing and optimizing communication protocols, algorithms, and architectures to enhance data transmission speed, reliability, and security..
- Leading research and development in next- generation wireless communication and networking, pioneering new concepts, technologies, and applications for better living experiences.
Industrial Collaboration
It provides a platform for students and researchers to delve into cutting-edge technologies and shape the future of communication and networking.
Latest Research Publications
Fostering an environment that encourages innovation and entrepreneurial ventures related to communication and networking.
Dynamic Hand Gesture Recognition
Saboo, S., Singha, J. and Laskar, R.H., 2022. Dynamic hand gesture recognition using combination of two-level tracker and trajectory-guided features. Multimedia Systems, 28(1), pp.183-194.
Gupta, A., Sharma, N., Jain, M. and Garg, P., 2022. Multihop underwater optical wireless communication system for internet of underwater things applications. International Journal of Communication Systems, p.e5041.
Wireless Communication System
Emerging Telecommunications Technologies
Makkar, R., Soni, S., Rawal, D., Sharma, N. and Garg, P., Performance analysis of non-orthogonal multiple access assisted cooperative maritime communication system over two-wave with diffuse power fading. Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, p.e4477.
Center Leads
Associated Faculty Members
Prof. Soumitra Debnath
Professor
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Dr. Divyang Rawal
Associate Professor
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Dr. Joyeeta Singha
Associate Professor
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Dr. Vaibhav K. Gupta
Assistant Professor
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Dr. Nishant Gupta
Assistant Professor
Communication and Computer Engineering
Researchers
Current
Bhupendra Sharma
Payal Mittal
Manoj Kumar Sain
Sameeksha Chaudhary
Isha Khirwar
Sonam Badjatya
Passed-out
Aditya Singh Sengar
Monika Jain
Sandhya Soni
Rahul Makkar
Shweta Saboo
Chief Advisor
Prof. Ranjan Gangopadhyay
Adjunct Professor, Dept. of ECE, LNMIIT Jaipur
Mentor
Prof. A. Chockalingam
IISc Bangalore
Prof. Peter Cockrane
University of Suffolk, UK
Prof. Giancarlo Prati
Former Director, CNIT, Pisa
Prof. Rajeev Shorey
CEO, UQIDAR, IIT Delhi
Collaborators
Prof. Antonella Bogoni
Director, CNIT, Pisa, Italy
Prof. Shankar Prakriya
IIT Delhi
Prof. Parul Garg
NSIT, Delhi
Dr. Deepak Mishra
University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
Our Projects
Ongoing
(i) Smart and Green Solutions towards Integrating Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial Networks for Shaping the Future 6G Communication System, funded by DoT, GoI under TTDF scheme. Funding Amt. INR 58 Lakhs, Duration: 2025-2028, PI: Dr. Anirudh Agarwal.
(ii) Drone-aided FSO VLC based 6G-Communication for Low/High Altitude Platforms (LAP/HAP), funded by DoT, GoI under TTDF scheme. Funding Amt. INR 1.35 Cr, Duration: 2025-2027, PI: Dr. Divyang Rawal.
Completed
(i) Energy Efficient RF/VLC System for IoT Applications, funded by SERB, Govt. of India under Core Research Grant Scheme. Funding Amt. INR 36 Lakhs, Duration: 2019-2022, PI: Dr. Nikhil Sharma
(ii) Multimodal user interface for assisting elderly people in indoor environment, funded by DST, GoI under the SEED scheme. Funding Amt. INR 23 Lakhs, Duration: 2019-2022, PI: Dr. Joyeeta Singha.
(iii) Development of a High data rate Visible Light Communication System for Green Wireless Technology and Healthcare, funded by Funded by DSIR (DST), Govt. of India, Under PRISM Scheme. Funding Amt. INR 18 Lakhs, Duration: 2023-2024, PI: Dr. Nikhil Sharma
(iv) Wireless Repeater 5GNR transceiver node, funded by DoT, GoI under DCIS scheme. Funding Amt. INR 20 Lakhs, Duration: 2023-2024, PI: Dr. Nikhil Sharma.