Gannavarpu Rajshekhar is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), specializing in Photonics. His academic journey includes a PhD from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), an M.Tech from IIT Kanpur, and a B.E. from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University. PhD: Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) M.Tech: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur B.E.: Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Professor Rajshekhar's research focuses on advanced optical techniques and imaging methodologies. His work spans quantitative phase imaging, optical metrology, applied signal processing, fringe analysis, and biophotonics, with particular emphasis on biomedical applications. His expertise lies at the intersection of photonics, signal processing, and biomedical engineering, developing innovative solutions for precise optical measurement and imaging systems. His research has significant implications for medical diagnostics and precision measurement technologies. Dr. Rajshekhar has received notable recognition including the SERB Early Career Research Award, the prestigious Swiss National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship, and the Academic Excellence Award at IIT Kanpur. His professional journey includes serving as an Assistant Professor at IIT Kanpur (2014-2018), followed by postdoctoral positions at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne. Based in office ACES 325B at IIT Kanpur, Professor Rajshekhar continues to contribute to the advancement of photonics research and education at one of India's premier technical institutions.




