Kumar Vaibhav Srivastava

Kumar Vaibhav Srivastava is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur). His research focuses on electromagnetic theory, meta-materials, and antenna design, with significant contributions to the field of computational electromagnetics and microwave engineering.

Dr. Srivastava received his B.Tech from Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology, Sultanpur U.P. in 2002, followed by an M.Tech from IIT Kanpur in 2004. He completed his PhD at IIT Kanpur in 2008 with a thesis titled "Studies on Inhomogeneous Dielectric Resonators for Improved Mode Separation in MIC Environment using Efficient FDTD Algorithm and its Application to Band-pass Filter" under the supervision of Prof. Animesh Biswas.

His research interests span a wide range of topics in electromagnetics, with particular expertise in Meta-Materials, Microwave Antennas, Microwave Absorbers, Microwave Cloaking, and the Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FD-TD) Technique. Dr. Srivastava's work has significant applications in wireless communications, radar systems, and electromagnetic compatibility. His innovative approaches to meta-material absorbers and antenna design have garnered attention in both academic and industrial circles.

Dr. Srivastava's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on advancing meta-material absorber technology and antenna design. His work shows consistent innovation in bandwidth enhancement techniques, polarization independence, and compact antenna designs for ultra-wideband applications. His research bridges theoretical electromagnetic principles with practical engineering solutions.

• Cadence Gold Medal-2005 for Best M.Tech. Thesis
• Best Teaching Assistantship Award (2005-06)
• Appreciation Letter from GE Global Research Centre
• Young Research Fellowship (Class of 1979)
• Best Paper Award at ATMS Conference (2013)
• IEI Young Engineer Award 2014

Dr. Srivastava has supervised numerous research projects and students in the field of electromagnetics and antenna design. His work with industry partners, including GE Global Research Centre, demonstrates his ability to translate theoretical research into practical applications. He maintains active collaborations with researchers both within IIT Kanpur and internationally.

Based in the Advanced Centre for Electronic Systems (ACES) at IIT Kanpur, Dr. Srivastava works within a vibrant research ecosystem that supports cutting-edge work in electronic systems and electromagnetic applications. His laboratory focuses on computational electromagnetic simulations and experimental validation of novel meta-material structures and antenna designs.