Faculty

• Post Graduate Program: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | Purdue University, USA & IBM sponsored | 2022
• Ph.D.: Reconfigurable Antenna Analysis using ANN | ECE | Thapar University, Patiala| 2015
• M. Tech.: Power Control in CDMA | ECE | National Institute of Technology (N.I.T.), Kurukshetra | 2008
• B.Tech.: Electronics & Comm. Engineering | Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra | 2003

A seasoned professional with a 21-year distinguished career in academia, research, innovation, and industry, presents a compelling blend of theoretical/practical depth and administrative acumen.

Machine learning algorithm; Introduction of Artificial Intelligence, Wireless & Mobile Communication Engineering, Smart Antennas, Patent Drafting & Prosecution, Telecommunication & Cellular Networks, Optical Communication

• Thesis Projects and Research: Pioneered research in communication engineering, optimizing antenna designs and enhancing OFDM systems. Explored AI and IoT integrations in everyday appliances and agriculture. Investigated health implications and classification models using ML & DL techniques
• Patented Innovations: Spearheaded aerospace advancements with CanSat design. Introduced AI and computer vision in transport and religious service robots. Revolutionized educational methods with AI-driven robots and cloud-based kiosks. Developed a 3D-printed humanoid robot design
• Pioneered research in communication engineering, optimizing antenna designs and enhancing OFDM systems. Explored AI and IoT integrations in everyday appliances and agriculture. Investigated health implications and classification models using ML & DL techniques

Machine learning algorithm; Introduction of Artificial Intelligence, Wireless & Mobile Communication Engineering, Smart Antennas, Patent Drafting & Prosecution

|| Authored 112 research publications in peer review journal and proceeding with a notable presence in SCI & Scopus indexed journals. SCI indexed- 21; Scopus indexed- 82; IEEExplore conference- 22; Springer series conference- 12. Top Publications: | Gaganjot Kaur, Prashant Upadhyaya, Paras Chawla, “Comparative analysis of IoT-based controlled environment and uncontrolled environment plant growth monitoring system for hydroponic indoor vertical farm”, Environmental Research, Volume 222, April 2023. Impact Factor: 8.431 | Pulkit Jain, Paras Chawla, Mehedi Masud, Shubham Mahajan and Amit Kant Pandit, “Automated Identification Algorithm Using CNN for Computer Vision in Smart Refrigerators”, Computers, Materials & Continua, Tech Science Press, Vol.71, No.2, pp. 3337-3353, 2022. Impact Factor: 3.86 | Paras Chawla & Rajesh Khanna, “Design, analysis and comparison of various MEMS switches for reconfigurable planar antenna”, Acta Polytechnica Hungarica, Obuda University, Hungary, ISSN 1785-8860, Volume 11, No.10, pp. 21-40, 2014. Impact Factor: 1.711 (2023) | Paras Chawla & Rajesh Khanna,” A novel approach of design and analysis of fractal antenna using neuro- computational method for reconfigurable RF MEMS antenna”, Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, Academic Journal, Ankara – TURKEY (ISSN 1300- 0632) Vol. 24, No.3, pp. 1265-1278, 2016. Impact Factor: 1.1 (2022) | Harvinder Kaur & Paras Chawla, “Design and performance analysis of wearable antenna for ISM band applications”, International Journal of Electronics (TETN), Taylor & Francis, ISSN: 0020-7217, April 2022. Impact Factor: 1.437 | Rohit Anand & Paras Chawla, “A novel dual-wideband inscribed hexagonal fractal slotted microstrip antenna for C and X-band applications,” International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering, ISSN:1099-047X, May 2020. Impact Factor: 1.432 | Anupma Gupta, Paras Chawla, Ankush Kansal & Kulbir Singh, “An Active and Low-cost Microwave Imaging System for Detection of Breast Cancer using Back Scattered Signal”, Current Medical Research, Bentham Science, Jan 28, 2021. | Mamta Arora, Paras Chawla, “A Hybrid Optimization-Based Technique for Channel Estimation in OFDM System: A Parametric Approach”, Wireless Personal Communications, Volume 128, Issue 4, Pages 2571-2587, Springer, 2023. Impact Factor: 2.017 | Has published 22 patents with a significant portion already at the FER stage and 06 were granted. | Patent Title: Unfolding Mechanism for Wings |Status: Grant | Application No. & Date: 201611010074 & 16/01/2017. | Patent Title: CANSAT Containing Container and Glider for Measuring Atmospheric Conditions | Status: Grant | Application No. & Date: 201611010075 & 16/01/2017. | Patent Title: Open Coil Spring and Torsional Spring Assisted Hinge Wing Release Mechanism for Science Vehicle |Status: Grant | Application No. & Date: 201711017127 & 2017/05/16. | Patent Title: Intelligent Shade Device for Windows |Status: Grant | Application No. & Date: 201911005741 & 2019. | Patent Title: Fuel Monitoring System for Vehicles |Status: Grant | Application No. & Date: 201911008016 & 2019. | Patent Title: Multi-functional Wearable Device |Status: Grant | Application No. & Date: 201911054767 & 31/12/2019. || Books published and communicated | Paras Chawla et al, “Future Aspects in Engineering Sciences & Technology”, White Falcon, Chandigarh, 2020 | Paras Chawla et al., “Artificial Intelligence and it’s Applications”, Scopus indexed springer Book series, release in May 2024 | Paras Chawla et al., “Smart Cities of AI Robots and Autonomous Vehicles: The Vision 2030”, Elsevier Ltd., UK (Communicated, expected in 2025) | Paras Chawla et al., “Smart Systems: Engineering and Managing Information for Future Success -Navigating the Landscape of Intelligent Technologies”, Springer Nature, Switzerland (Communicated, expected in 2024) | Paras Chawla et al., “NanoMind: Exploring Synergies in Nanotechnology and Machine Learning”, Springer Nature, Switzerland (Communicated, expected in 2024)

| Awarded 10 Ph.D., 25 M. Tech., and 55 B.Tech. projects under my guidance. | Two major research projects communicated (SERD, DST of 48.09 lakh & ISRO 75 lakh) | Spearheaded diverse AI & ML projects across sectors such as finance, telecom, and healthcare. Developed predictive models, user recommendations, and visualization dashboards using Python and Tableau. Demonstrated proficiency in DL, NLP and facial recognition technologies.

• IEEE- The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• IEEE- Robotics and Automation Society
• IAENG International Association of Engineers
• ISTE- The Indian Society for Technical Education

• Organized Scopus indexed International Conference on “Artificial Intelligence and it’s Applications” on 18th & 19th December, 2023 as ‘Technical Program Chair’ hosted by iNurture Education Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and ADYPU, Pune at Bangalore.
• Convener, National Technical Expo (NTE-2009) at KITM, Kurukshetra, sponsored by IEEE.
• Co-Convener, “MEMS Design, Technology & Applications (MDTA-2011)” workshop at KITM, Kurukshetra.
• Coordinated “In-House Summer Training” for ECE Students at KITM, Kurukshetra.
• Overall Convener for Abdul Kalam Innovation Day-2019 and Engineer’s Day in 2018 & 2019 at Chandigarh University.
• Organized the 3rd National Conference on IICE-2017 at Chandigarh University.
• Keynote speaker at Thapar University on “Antenna Design using HFSS” during ADNTTA-2012.
• National workshop convener and speaker on “RF MEMS” at IET, Alwar (2012), sponsored by IEEE-MTT.
• Keynote speech and session organizer at 11th INDIACom; 2017, 4th IEEE International Conference.
• Lectures delivered for faculty and students at Samarkand State University, Uzbekistan (2020).
• Six-week training on “Analog circuit design & simulation using OrCAD”, R.E.C.K., Kurukshetra (2001).
• Eight-week training on “VLSI Testing”, Semiconductor Complex Limited (2002).
• Workshop on “Applied Soft Computing”, ISTE (2006).
• Workshops at N.I.T., Kurukshetra on “Digital Signal Processing” (2006) and “Advanced Communication systems” (2008).
• Workshops on “Advanced Antenna Engineering” (2009) and “Design & Fabrication of Piezoresistive pressure Sensor” (2011).
• Workshops on “Analog Electronics” by IIT Kharagpur (2013) and “RF Microwave and Antenna”, UIET, Kurukshetra (2014).
• "Problems and Issues faced by Hi-tech Entrepreneurs" workshop, EDII, Ahmedabad (2016).
• UNITYSAT Training Program and GEEKSPACE LABS Advanced Satellite Engineering (2020-2021).
• FDPs on “Implementation of NEP 2020” and "Internet of Things & Everything", Chandigarh Univ. (2021).

• Recipient of the prestigious “Coventor Scholarship” from MANCEF, USA
• Recipient of “Tenderfoot Award” as a mentor organized in collaboration with American Astronautical Society (AAS) & NASA, USA in year 2015 and 2016 for CANSAT competition
• Honored with the ISTE section best Teacher Award in 2020
• Holds a Google Scholar citation count of 725, h-index of 16, and i10-index of 23.
• Led as a Head of Department (HOD) six-year NBA accreditation (2021-2027) with a commendable score of 774/1000 for Electronics & Comm. Engineering (ECE) & three years with a commendable score for Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Chandigarh University.
• Orchestrated key collaborations including the MoU between Thapar University and ECE Department, KITM, Kurukshetra. Founded industry-sponsored labs such as INTEL-FICE Intelligent System & IOT, PCB Designing & 3D modeling, Truechip's VLSI, UiPath's RPA, and Texas Instruments' Innovation Centre.

Amity School of Engineering and Technology (ASET)
Amity University Haryana