Dr. Indrani Ray | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award
IIT Kharagpur, India
Dr. Indrani Ray is a dedicated researcher and academician specializing in Electronics and Communication Engineering, with a strong focus on optical communication systems, modulation techniques, and photonic circuit design. She earned her B.Tech degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Bengal College of Engineering and Technology, Durgapur, in 2005, followed by an M.Tech from the National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, in 2008. She later pursued her Ph.D. at the University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom, where her doctoral thesis titled “Analysis of Offset Pulse Position Modulation” under the supervision of Dr. Martin Sibley made significant contributions to enhancing the efficiency and performance of optical modulation schemes for high-speed data communication. Professionally, Dr. Ray has accumulated valuable academic and research experience, having served as an Assistant Professor at Techno India University, Salt Lake, and later as a Senior Research Fellow and currently as a Women Scientist-A at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur. Her research interests encompass optical and wireless communication, circuit theory, antenna design, and signal processing, with an emphasis on developing innovative transceiver systems and improving the reliability of data transmission in optical channels. She possesses strong research skills in circuit design, spectral characterization, electromagnetic analysis, and system performance evaluation, supported by expertise in simulation tools and advanced analytical modeling. Dr. Ray has published four peer-reviewed journal articles in reputed SCI-indexed journals, including IET Optoelectronics and Journal of Lightwave Technology, reflecting her growing academic influence with eight citations and an h-index of two. She is a recipient of the prestigious Grand Challenge Engineering Scholarship awarded by the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK) in recognition of her academic excellence and research potential. In conclusion, Dr. Indrani Ray stands out as a passionate researcher committed to advancing optical communication technologies and bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical engineering innovation, contributing meaningfully to scientific progress and global technological development.
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Featured Publications
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Ray, I., Dadi, K. V. S. S., & Biswas, K. (2025). Design and performance analysis of solid-state fractional capacitor-based trans-receiver system. International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications.
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Ray, I., Sibley, M. J. N., & Mather, P. J. (2015). Spectral characterization of offset pulse position modulation. IET Optoelectronics, 9, 300–306.
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Ray, I., Sibley, M. J. N., & Mather, P. J. (2012). Performance analysis of offset pulse position modulation over optical channel. Journal of Lightwave Technology, 30, 325–330.
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Ray, I., Khan, M., Mondal, D., & Bhattacharjee, A. K. (2008). Effect on resonant frequency for E-plane mutually coupled microstrip antennas. Progress in Electromagnetics Research Letters, 3, 133–140.
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Khan, M., Ray, I., Mandal, D., & Bhattacharjee, A. K. (2008). Comparative study of the resonant frequency of E-plane and H-plane coupled microstrip patch antennas. Progress in Electromagnetics Research C, 1, 241–249.
Dr. Indrani Ray’s work advances the field of optical and wireless communication by developing efficient modulation and transceiver systems that enhance data transmission reliability and speed. Her research contributes to the evolution of next-generation communication technologies, driving innovation in science and industry while supporting global connectivity and digital transformation.