Mr. Mandeep Malik | Wireless Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Mandeep Malik, IIIT, India

Mandeep Malik is a seasoned professional in signal intelligence and telecommunications, with extensive experience in the Indian military and academic sectors. Currently based at the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE) in Indore, he serves as a Signal Intelligence professional since 2023, specializing in the procurement and deployment of software-defined radios. Since 2019, he has held the dual roles of Instructor Class – A and Project Manager at MCTE, leading pioneering projects in 5G technology alongside IIT-Madras and Nokia Ltd. His expertise spans wireless networks, IoT, and LPWAN, as well as instruction for M.Tech and B.Tech students.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award for Mandeep Malik

Professional Experience: Mandeep Malik has substantial experience in telecommunications, wireless communications, and network management with an extensive career in military and academic settings. His expertise spans signal intelligence (SIGINT), wireless networks (including 5G and 5Gi), and IoT, as evidenced by his ongoing projects with IIT-Madras and Nokia on 5G technologies at the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE). His role as an instructor and project manager further demonstrates his capability to lead, educate, and innovate in his field.

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Wireless Communication (2021 – 2024)
Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Nagpur
- Thesis: Optimization of LoRa Communication Parameters for Packet Error Rate (PER) Reduction 📡
- CGPA: 7.9
M.Tech in Communication Systems (2017 – 2019)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee
- Dissertation: RF Energy Harvesting and Nonlinear Backscatter Communication 🌍
- CGPA: 7.43
IT and Communication Course (2013 – 2014)
MCTE, Indore
- Specialized training in MPLS, STM, Cryptography, and Cisco Routing 🛠️
- Grade: ‘AI’
B.E. in Electronics and Communication (2001 – 2005)
RustamJi Institute of Technology, Gwalior
- Percentage
- : 75.9% 🎖️

🛠️ Professional Experience

Signal Intelligence Professional (2023 – Present)
SIGINT, Delhi
- Oversaw procurement and deployment of software-defined radios 📻
- Attended specialized workshops in GNU Radio, Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Electronic Warfare (EW), and cybersecurity 🛡️
Instructor Class-A / Project Manager (2019 – Present)
MCTE, Indore
- Led groundbreaking projects with IIT-Madras and Nokia on 5G Test Bed development worth over ₹50 Cr ⚙️
- Integrated IoT, IoMT, and LPWAN with the 5G core infrastructure 🌐
- Certified as a 5G Associate by Nokia Bell Labs 🏆
- Faculty member teaching advanced topics in Wireless Networks, MPLS, and IoT for M.Tech and B.Tech programs 🎓
Instructor Class-B (2016 – 2017)
MCTE, Indore
- Faculty for B.Tech students in Electronic and Communication Engineering
- Courses covered Analog Communication, Optical Fiber Networks, and Satellite Communication 📡
Officer Commanding Communications (2014 – 2016)
Shankar Vihar, Delhi
- Managed a voice communication network for 800+ users using EPABX and Microsoft domain controllers 🖥️
Officer Commanding Operations (2010 – 2013)
Rashtriya Rifles, Rajouri, J&K
- Engaged in tactical counter-terrorism operations with the Rashtriya Rifles, planning complex multi-day missions 🚁
Network Analyst (2005 – 2006)
HCL Technologies, Noida
- Configured routers across various protocols (ISIS, OSPF, BGP, IGP)

Publication top Notes:

Scalability Analysis of LoRa and Sigfox in Congested Environment and Calculation of Optimum Number of Nodes

Network Slicing In 5g: Possible Military Exclusive Slice

Simplified SEP Approximation of HQAM in Combined Time Shared Nakagami-Lognormal and Rician Fading Channel

Towards 6G: Network Evolution beyond 5G & Indian Scenario

5G For Military Communication: Automation of Kill Cycle

Dr. Halimjon Khujamatov ,TUIT, Uzbekistan

Halimjon Khujamatov Ergashevich is a distinguished academic and professional in the field of information technologies, specializing in data communication networks and systems. Born on December 21, 1987, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, he has steadily built an impressive career marked by notable achievements and contributions to his field.Dr. Khujamatov completed his Ph.D. at the Tashkent University of Information Technologies named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi, where he also earned his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Optical Processing Systems of Communication and Information and Telecommunication Engineering, respectively. His academic journey has been complemented by his extensive career at the same institution, where he has served in various capacities, including Dean of the Faculty of Computer Engineering, Head of the Data Communication Networks and Systems Department, and currently as an Associate Professor.In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Khujamatov has engaged in numerous professional training programs and international collaborations. He has completed specialized training courses in 5G O&M and WDM/OTN Product Operation and Maintenance in China and participated in the ICT Core Personnel Development program by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Okinawa, Japan. His active involvement in international research projects and professional meetings in countries such as India, Israel, Italy, Latvia, and Lithuania highlights his commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering global academic partnerships.

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Academic Background 🎓

2018 – 2019: Ph.D. Student, Tashkent University of Information Technologies named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi
2010 – 2012: Master’s Degree, Tashkent University of Information Technologies, Major: Optical Processing Systems of Communication and Information
2005 – 2009: Bachelor’s Degree, Tashkent University of Information Technologies, Major: Telecommunication Engineer

Career Experience 💼

2023 – Present: Associate Professor, “Data Communication Networks and Systems” Department, Tashkent University of Information Technologies (TUIT)
2022 – 2023: Dean, Faculty of Computer Engineering, TUIT
2019 – 2022: Head, “Data Communication Networks and Systems” Department, TUIT
2019 – 2019: Associate Professor, “Hardware and Software of Management Systems in Telecommunication” Department, TUIT
2017 – 2018: Assistant Lecturer, TUIT
2013 – 2017: Deputy Dean, Faculty of Telecommunication Technologies, TUIT

Professional Training 📚

December 2019: Certificate in “Level A of 5G O&M Course & WDM/OTN Product Operation and Maintenance” by ZTE University, Shenzhen, China
January 13 – June 4, 2021: Knowledge Co-Creation Program for “ICT Core Personnel Development (B) CIO Assistant” by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Okinawa, Japan

Professional Associations 🏛️

2019 – 2022: Scientific Secretary, Scientific Council Awarding Scientific Degrees, TUIT
2022 – Present: Member, Scientific Seminar on “Telecommunication and Computer Systems, Telecommunication Networks and Devices” under Scientific Council Awarding Scientific Degrees, TUIT
2019 – Present: Member, Scientific Seminar on “Radio Engineering, Radio Navigation, Radar and Television Systems and Devices. Mobile, Fiber-Optic Communication Systems” under Scientific Council Awarding Scientific Degrees, TUIT