Abhinav Kumar

Abhinav Kumar is a Professor at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, affiliated with the Department of Electrical Engineering, Department of Artificial Intelligence, and Department of Engineering Science. His research bridges Wireless Communication & Networking, Machine Learning, and Green Communication in emerging technologies like V2X, UAVs, and IoT.

• Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi (2013), Dual B.Tech/M.Tech from IIT Delhi (2009)
• Professional Roles: IEEE Senior Member, Editor of IEEE Transactions on Communications, Reviewer for multiple IEEE journals

His research focuses on resource allocation in 5G networks, security in wireless systems, and machine learning applications for UAVs and mmWave radars. Recent projects include funded work on 6G integrated sensing, digital twin networks, and OTFS modems. Students under his guidance explore topics like QoE modeling, drone detection, and energy-efficient IoT protocols.

Key publication trends combine machine learning with mmWave radar, VLC, and NOMA systems. He has co-authored over 25 journal articles since 2013, with a focus on 5G/6G, UAV communication, and edge computing.

He leads the Wireless Communications and Networking (WiCoN) Laboratory, mentoring 25+ PhD and MTech students on projects ranging from smart triage systems to e-waste battery analysis. His lab has produced multiple IEEE Graduate Congress Best Thesis Award winners.