Assoc. Prof. Dr. Monica Bhutani | Wireless Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Monica Bhutani, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, New Delhi, India

Dr. Monica Bhutani is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering (BVCOE), New Delhi. With a Ph.D. from IIT Delhi focused on MAC layer issues in Optical Wireless Communication, she brings over 18 years of teaching and research experience. Dr. Bhutani has held postdoctoral and research associate positions at Lincoln University College, Malaysia, and has actively contributed to cutting-edge projects on Li-Fi and 5G testbeds at IIT Delhi. Her research interests span Optical Wireless Communications, IEEE standards, Zigbee, Wireless Sensors, and IoT. She holds national and international patents, including innovations in student behavior monitoring and dairy automation. As Editor-in-Chief of Scienxt Journal of Electrical & Electronics Communication, and an editorial board member of Wireless and Communication Letters (Bentham Science), she is a recognized thought leader in her field. Additionally, she heads the IEEE BVCOE chapter and plays a vital role in IEEE’s student and professional development activities.

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Summary of Suitability: Dr. Monica Bhutani – Research for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Monica Bhutani stands out as a distinguished researcher and academician with a strong background in optical wireless communication, Li-Fi, wireless sensor networks, and IoT integration, underpinned by her Ph.D. from IIT Delhi. Her research on MAC layer issues in optical wireless communication is both timely and technologically critical. She has demonstrated a consistent trajectory of excellence through her 18+ years of teaching, editorial roles, IEEE leadership, and impactful industry-linked research projects at IIT Delhi. Dr. Bhutani has also been granted national and international patents, reflecting her ability to innovate with practical, real-world applications. Her work bridges academia, research, and applied technology, making her a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

🧠 Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication from IIT Delhi (2018–2023)
Research Focus: MAC Layer Issues in Optical Wireless Communication
📘 M.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering – NITTTR, Chandigarh (Punjab University), 2006–2008
📗 B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering – M.D. University, Haryana, 2001–2005

💼 Work Experience

👩‍🏫 Associate Professor, Dept. of ECE, Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering (BVCOE), New Delhi (2024–Present)
📚 Assistant Professor, BVCOE, New Delhi (2010–2024)
📘 Assistant Professor, PDM College of Engineering, Haryana (2008–2009)
🏫 Lecturer, Vaish College of Engineering, Haryana (2005–2006)
🌐 Postdoctoral Researcher & Research Associate, Lincoln University College, Malaysia
👩‍🔬 Project Staff, IIT Delhi on Visible Light Communication & 5G Test Bed Projects

🏆 Achievements & Honors

📖 Editor-in-Chief, Scienxt Journal of Electrical & Electronics Communication
📝 Editorial Board Member, Wireless and Communication Letters (Bentham Science)
🌟 Head of IEEE BVCOE (Delhi Section R10)
💡 2 Patents Granted:
- 🇮🇳 Student Behavior Monitoring Device – India, Jan 2024
- 🇬🇧 Automated Dairy Cow Health Monitoring and Milking Machine – UK, Aug 2024
📈 Google Scholar: 94 Citations, h-index: 7, i10-index: 3