Prof. Preetam Kumar, Indian Institute of technology Patna, India
🎓 Dr. Preetam Kumar, an accomplished scholar, earned his Ph.D. in Wireless Communications from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, in 2008, specializing in 5G and 6G Communications. His extensive expertise encompasses areas such as Cognitive Radios, Cooperative Communications, and Hybrid Network Architectures, among others. Currently serving as the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Patna since March 2023, Dr. Kumar has held various leadership roles within the institution, including Head of the Computer Centre and Departmental Head. Recognized with prestigious awards like Best Paper Awards at IEEE conferences and Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Awards, he is known for his outstanding contributions to academia. Dr. Kumar’s research prowess is evident through his supervision of numerous Ph.D. and MTech projects, coupled with his active participation in national and international conferences as both a presenter and a reviewer. 🏆
🌐 Professional Profile:
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🎓 Academic Qualifications:
Dr. Preetam Kumar obtained his Ph.D. in Wireless Communications from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, in 2008. His expertise spans across areas such as 5G and 6G Communications, Cognitive Radios, Cooperative Communications, Hybrid Network Architectures, Enhanced radio access technologies for 5G & 6G, and ORAN.
🏢 Professional Experience:
- Head, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Patna, since March 2023.
- Head, Computer Centre (CC), from November 2021 to December 2022.
- Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Patna, since December 2015.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Patna, from February 2009 to November 2015.
- Head of the Department at various intervals.
- Member of Board of Governors, IIT Patna, from 2018 to 2021.
🏆 Awards:
Dr. Kumar has received numerous awards, including Best Paper Awards at IEEE conferences, Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Awards, L&T-ISTE Best M.Tech. Project award, Academic Excellence Award, and recognition for organizing special sessions at prestigious events.
🔍 Research Experience:
He has supervised several scholars for their Ph.D. and MTech projects, with significant contributions to the field of Wireless Communication. Dr. Kumar has presented research papers at various national and international conferences and serves as a Technical Program Committee member and reviewer for esteemed journals and conferences.
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