Teaching
Teaching
As a Professor in the Department of Electronics Engineering at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, my teaching expertise spans a wide range of subjects in the fields of Optical Communication, Microwave Photonics, and Advanced Signal Processing. My teaching methodology emphasizes conceptual clarity, industry relevance, and research-driven learning.
1. Core Teaching Areas
I have extensive teaching experience in the following subjects:
A. Optical Communication & Photonics
- Optical Communication Systems
- Optical fiber transmission principles
- Optical sources and detectors
- Optical link design and performance evaluation
- Dispersion and nonlinearity effects in fiber-optic systems
- Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs)
- Fundamentals of photonic circuits
- Design and simulation of waveguide structures
- Applications of integrated optics in communication and sensing
- Fiber Optic Sensors
- Fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) and their applications
- Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) based optical sensors
- Biomedical and environmental sensing using fiber-optic technology
B. Microwave Photonics & RF Systems
- Microwave Photonics
- Fundamentals of microwave photonic signal processing
- Photonic-assisted radar and beamforming systems
- Design of photonic microwave filters and delay lines
- Optoelectronic Oscillators (OEOs) & Microwave Signal Generation
- Optical generation of RF and microwave signals
- Phase noise modeling in OEOs
- High-Q resonator-based optoelectronic oscillators
- Antenna and Wave Propagation
- Fundamentals of electromagnetic wave propagation
- Microstrip and metamaterial-based antennas
- Photonic-assisted antenna beamforming techniques
C. Signal Processing & Computational Methods
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
- Time and frequency domain signal analysis
- Filter design and Fourier analysis
- DSP applications in optical and RF communication
- Computational Electromagnetics & Numerical Methods
- Finite element method (FEM) and finite difference time domain (FDTD)
- Analysis of optical waveguides using numerical techniques
- Simulation of photonic structures using COMSOL and MATLAB
2. Teaching Philosophy & Pedagogy
- Concept-Based Learning
- I focus on strengthening fundamental concepts before moving to advanced topics.
- I integrate mathematical derivations with practical applications.
- Research-Driven Teaching
- Course material is continuously updated based on recent advancements in optical and microwave photonics.
- Students are encouraged to participate in research projects and publish their findings.
- Industry-Oriented Approach
- I incorporate case studies from leading industries like ISRO, DRDO, and Nokia Bell Labs.
- Students gain hands-on experience with software tools such as MATLAB, Opti-System, CST Microwave Studio, and COMSOL Multiphysics.
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Use of Virtual Labs for optical experiments.
- Live simulations of photonic circuits and waveguides using software tools.
- Flipped Classroom Model, where students explore a topic before class and discuss applications in class.
3. Course Development & Curriculum Enhancement
- Designed and introduced a new elective course on Microwave Photonics at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.
- Developed laboratory experiments for optical fiber communication and photonic circuits.
- Organized faculty development programs and short-term courses on Recent Trends in Lightwave Technology and Role of Optical Sensors in Biomedical Applications.
4. Laboratory & Hands-on Training
- Conduct hands-on training on fiber-optic communication systems and microwave photonic devices.
- Developed a state-of-the-art photonics research lab with advanced simulation and experimental facilities.
- Teach students to work with high-speed oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and optical network analyzers.