Five-Day Summer School on(Hybrid Mode) “Advances in RF Sensor and Optical Fiber Sensor Technologies and Applications”

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IEEE Seasonal School 2026

This program explores the integration of Radio Frequency (RF) and Optical Fiber sensors. RF sensors are vital for wireless communication and radar, while Optical Fiber sensors offer EMI-immune, high-precision detection for harsh environments. The school bridges these technologies for applications in Industry 4.0, Healthcare, and Aerospace.



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  • School of Electronics Engineering, Prasanti Vihar Rd,
  • Chandaka Industrial Estate, K I, I T University, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024
  • Bhubaneswar,Odisha, Orissa
  • India 751024
  • Building: Main Building
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  • Prof. Sudhakar Sahu
    Chair, IEEE Sensor Council, Bhubaneswar Section,Professor, School of Electronics Engineering
    KIIT DU, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, INDIA.
    Contact Info-+91 94386 77720

    Mr. Dibyo Sundar Basu,
    Chair, IEEE Sensor Council, KIIT Student Branch
    Contact Number:-8240702288

  • Co-sponsored by School of Electronics Engineering, KIIT DU
  • Starts 31 March 2026 06:30 PM UTC
  • Ends 31 May 2026 06:30 PM UTC
  • No Admission Charge

  Speakers

Dr. Anil Roy of Plaksha University

Topic:

IoT Sensors, Machine Learning, and Technologies for Humanitarian Challenges

General Chair

Biography:

Dr. Anil Roy is the President of the IEEE Sensors Council (2026–2027) and a Professor at Plaksha University. With over two decades of experience at DA-IICT, he is a leading expert in leveraging sensor technology for social good, focusing on sustainable development and humanitarian engineering.

Email:

Address:Alpha, Sector 101, IT City Rd, SAS Nagar, Punjab 140306, India., , Punjab, India, 140306

Prof. Michael Shur of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (USA)

Topic:

Terahertz (THz) Sensor Technology

Patricia W. and C. Sheldon Roberts Professor of Solid State Electronics Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), USA

Biography:

A Life Fellow of IEEE and Professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (USA), Prof. Shur is a global pioneer in solid-state electronics. His research in Terahertz waves—the "THz Gap"—has revolutionized high-speed imaging, sensing for security, and next-generation 6G communications.

Email:

Address:110 8th Street, Troy, NY 12180, USA., , New York, United States, 12180


Prof. M. Jaleel Akhtar of IIT Kanpur

Topic:

Metamaterial RF Sensors

Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, India

Biography:

A Professor at IIT Kanpur, Dr. Akhtar is an expert in microwave material characterization and microwave imaging. He leads the MIMT Lab, where he develops metamaterial-based sensors that offer enhanced sensitivity for industrial, agricultural, and biomedical monitoring.

Email:

Address:ACES 326, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, IIT Kanpur, UP 208016, India, , Kanpur, India, 208016

Prof. Gopinath Palai of Sri Sri University

Topic:

Optical Fiber Sensors

Professor at Sri Sri University

Biography:

A Professor at Sri Sri University, Dr. Palai is a prolific researcher in photonics. He specializes in the design of photonic crystal fibers (PCF) and nonlinear optics, focusing on how light-matter interaction in fibers can be used for environmental and biochemical sensing.

Email:

Address:Bidyadharpur, Arilo, Cuttack, Odisha 754006, India., , Cuttack, India, 754006


Prof. Sudhakar Sahu of KIIT University

Topic:

Metamaterial/Metasurface Sensors

Faculty at KIIT University and Chair of the IEEE Sensors Council Bhubaneswar Chapter

Biography:

Faculty at KIIT University and Chair of the IEEE Sensors Council Bhubaneswar Chapter. His expertise lies in UWB antennas and MIMO systems. He focuses on using artificial metasurfaces to miniaturize sensor components while maintaining high resolution and performance.

Email:

Address:Campus 12, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India., , Bhubaneswar, India, 751024

Prof. Srikant Kumar Sahu of Berhampur University

Topic:

Quantum Photonic Sensors

Associate Professor at Berhampur University

Biography:

Associate Professor at Berhampur University. He explores the frontier of quantum optics, applying quantum entanglement and single-photon states to sensing. His work aims to push sensor precision beyond the "Standard Quantum Limit" for scientific and defense applications.

Email:

Address:Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur, Ganjam, Odisha 760007, India., , Berhampur, India, 760007


Prof. Rajan Jha of IIT Bhubaneswar

Topic:

Fiber Optic Sensors

Professor at IIT Bhubaneswar

Biography:

A Professor at IIT Bhubaneswar, Dr. Jha heads the Nanophotonics and Plasmonics Lab. He is a leading figure in "Lab-on-a-fiber" technology, integrating plasmonic nanomaterials onto optical fibers to create highly sensitive, portable biosensors.

Email:

Address:SBS Building, IIT Bhubaneswar, Argul, Odisha 752050, India., , Bhubaneswar, India, 752050

Dr. Paola Saccomandi of Politecnico di Milano

Topic:

Fiber Optic Sensors for Healthcare Applications

Associate Professor at Politecnico di Milano

Biography:

Associate Professor at Politecnico di Milano, Italy. Dr. Saccomandi is an expert in biomedical measurements. Her research focuses on fiber-optic sensors for thermal monitoring during laser ablation of tumors and minimally invasive medical diagnostic tools.

Email:

Address:Via Giuseppe La Masa, 1, 20156 Milano MI, Italy., , Milano, Italy, 20156


Dr. Debiprasad Das of CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar

Topic:

ML/DL in Sensor Applications

Chief Scientist at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar

Biography:

Chief Scientist at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar. He specializes in digital signal processing and machine learning. His work bridges the gap between raw sensor data and actionable intelligence, focusing on "smart" industrial monitoring and mineral processing.

Email:

Address:Acharya Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751013, India, , Bhubaneswar , India, 751013

Dr. Tapas Chakravarty of TCS Research

Topic:

Metasurfaces in Sensing

Former Chief Scientist at TCS Research

Biography:

Former Chief Scientist at TCS Research. With a career spanning over 30 years and over 130 patents, Dr. Chakravarty is a master of RF system design. He specializes in metasurfaces for wireless communication and structural health monitoring.

Email:

Address:TCS Research, Bengal Intelligent Park, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700091, India., , Kolkata, India, 700091


Dr. Hemant Kumar Rath of TCS Research

Topic:

5G/6G Communication, IoT, and Network Protocols

Principal Scientist, TCS Research and Innovation Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India

Biography:

Dr. Hemant Kumar Rath is a prominent researcher and Principal Scientist at TCS Research, specifically within the Network-embedded Infrastructure group. He earned his Ph.D. in Communication Engineering from IIT Bombay (2010), where his research was highly regarded for its focus on resource allocation and scheduling in broadband wireless networks.

Before his extensive career at TCS, he served as an Associate Professor at the School of Electronics Engineering, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. His dual experience in both high-level academic teaching and industrial R&D makes him a bridge between theoretical network design and real-world deployment.

Email:

Address:TCS Research, Tata Consultancy Services, Pune/Kolkata, India, , Kolkata, India, 411013

Dr. Anwesha Khasnobish of TCS Research, Kolkata.

Topic:

AI in Sensing

Scientist,TCS Reseach, Tata Consultancy Services

Email:

Address:Regent Sagar, B-402, Raghunathpur VIP Road, Kolkata-59., , Kolkata, India, 700059





Agenda

Day 1: Fundamentals of Sensing

  • 09:00 – 10:00: Inauguration & Keynote

  • 10:00 – 11:30: Introduction to Antenna Systems for Sensors

  • 11:30 – 01:00: Introduction to Optical Fiber Technology

  • 01:00 – 02:00: Lunch Break

  • 02:00 – 03:30: AI/ML Applications in RF Sensors (Session 1)

  • 03:30 – 05:00: Hands-on: RF Sensor Design using CST Software

Day 2: Energy & Detection

  • 10:00 – 11:30: RF Energy Harvesting for Sensor Networks

  • 11:30 – 01:00: Radar Sensor Principles

  • 01:00 – 02:00: Lunch Break

  • 02:00 – 03:30: RF Energy Harvesting (Advanced)

  • 03:30 – 05:00: Hands-on: Optical Fiber Sensor Design by COMSOL

Day 3: Smart Systems & Metamaterials

  • 10:00 – 11:30: Metamaterial/Metasurface Sensors for Space

  • 11:30 – 01:00: AI/ML Applications in RF Sensors (Session 2)

  • 01:00 – 02:00: Lunch Break

  • 02:00 – 03:30: Panel: Industry-Academia Interaction & Networking

  • 03:30 – 05:00: Hands-on: RF Sensor Design using CST Software

Day 4: Emerging Trends

  • 10:00 – 11:30: Metamaterial/Metasurface Sensors for Space (Contd.)

  • 11:30 – 01:00: THz Sensor for Imaging Applications

  • 01:00 – 02:00: Lunch Break

  • 02:00 – 03:30: ML/DL Applications in RF Sensors

  • 03:30 – 05:00: Hands-on: Optical Fiber Sensor Design by COMSOL

Day 5: Biomedical & Closing

  • 10:00 – 11:30: Optical Fiber Sensors for Healthcare

  • 11:30 – 01:00: AI/ML in Optical Fiber Sensor Applications

  • 01:00 – 02:00: Lunch Break

  • 02:00 – 03:30: Microwave Sensors for Biomedical Diagnostics

  • 03:30 – 05:00: Panel: Future Directions in Sensor Tech

  • 05:00 – 06:00: Valedictory Ceremony


Registration: Free for IEEE Sensors Council Students, Rest-2000/- Details: Hybrid mode (Onsite/Online). Speakers: Global IEEE Distinguished Lecturers.