Ish Jain

Ish Jain is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), effective Fall 2024. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UC San Diego (2024), an MS from NYU (2018), and a BTech from IIT Kanpur (2016). His research focuses on next-generation wireless networks, combining communication, sensing, and security through experimental frameworks like mmWave testbeds. Key contributions include frequency-dependent multi-beam systems, mmWave localization for autonomous vehicles, and security against jamming/sensing spoofing.

Education:

• PhD, UC San Diego (2018–2024)
• MS, NYU (2016–2018)
• BTech, IIT Kanpur (2012–2016)

Research Interests:
His work spans 6G Architecture (multi-beam frameworks, flexible frequency multiplexing), Wireless Sensing (localization, radar integration), and Security (jamming mitigation, spoofing defenses). He emphasizes practical deployments using open-RAN and programmable radios, with a focus on energy efficiency and scalability.

Recognition:

• Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship
• VMware Research Grant
• Marconi Society Scholar
• Best Poster Award (Hotmobile 2023)
• 3-minute Thesis Winner (MobiSys/MobiCom)

Current Courses:

• ECSE 4660/6660 Internetworking of Things (Spring 2025)
• ECSE 4560/6560 Modern Communication Systems (Fall 2025)

Lab: Wireless Intelligent Systems Lab at RPI. Active in research centers like CMDIS. Collaborates widely via grants and industry partnerships.