Dr. Sahana K

Associate Professor
  • M Sc, Ph.D.
  • Papers Taught : Analog and Digital Communication, Microwave Communication, Analog and Digital Electronics, Microprocessors 8085 and 8086, Microcontrollers 8051 and PIC, Digital Signal Processing
  • Area of Expertise : Analog and Digital Communication, Microwave Communication, Analog and Digital Electronics, Microprocessors, Microcontrollers, Digital Signal Processing, Microstrip Antennas
  • Academic Experience - 13 Years

Contact Details

email : sahanaknair@sdmcujire.in

Research Details

  • PhD In Department of Physics, Tumkur University, under the guidance of Dr. H Nagabhushana, with thesis entitled “Analysis of waveguide coupled microstrip antenna for return loss and current distribution using Matlab”, in the year February 2020.
  • Completed, Minor Research Project on: “Analysis of Waveguide Coupled Microstrip Antenna” under UGC during the period 2013 –2015
  • PI for VGST sanctioned project titled “Establishment and upgradation of RF/Microwave antenna research laboratory for advanced wireless communication and Bioscience applications” under the scheme K-FIST Level 1. Sanction Order No: K-FIST L1/GRD No. 957/2020-21/92
  • As a part of project implementation group member for sanction DST FIST Level 0 - Ref SR/FST/COLLEGE-/2020/914 Dt. 5-3-2021

Publications

  • Sahana K, Nadakumar M Shetti, “Waveguide Coupled Microstrip Patch Antenna a New Approach for Broad Band Antenna”, Progress In Electromagnetics Research C, EMW Publisher, 2017, Vol. 72, p-p 73-79, ISSN: 1937-8718.
  • Sahana K, Nadakumar M Shetti, “Waveguide Excited Microstrip Antenna for 5GHz WLAN Applications”, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJIRSET), 2016, Vol. 5, Issue 11, p-p 19818-19822, ISSN:2347-6710.
  • Sahana K, Nadakumar M Shetti, “A Novel Technique for Higher Bandwidth: Waveguide Coupled Microstrip Patch Antenna”, International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology (IJERT), 2014, Vol.3, ISSUE 10, ISSN: 2278-0181.
  • Nandkumar M Shetti, Sahana K Nair, NH Ayachit, “Intensive study report and Modeling of Waveguide Coupled Microstrip Patch Antenna Using Effective Fringing Area and Parallel Loading Method”, European Journal of Advances in Engineering and Technology, 2014, Vol.1, Issue 1, p-p 16-22, ISSN: 2394-658X.
  • Presented a paper titled “Study Report On Waveguide Coupled Microstrip Patch Antenna Experiment and Analysis Using Matlab” at 10th International Conference on Microwaves, Antenna, Propagation & Remote Sensing ICMARS-2014 on 9, 10, 11 and 12 December 2014 at International Centre for Radio Sciences, Jodhpur
  • Presented a paper titled “Moments Method Analysis of Waveguide Coupled Micro strip Patch Antenna using Mat lab” at an International Symposium on Antenna and Propagation APSYM-2014 on 17, 18 and 19 December 2014 at Cochin University of Science and technology (CUSAT), Cochin
  • Presented a paper titled “Waveguide Excited Narrow Beam width Antenna for Collision Avoidance System” at a National Symposium on Instrumentation (NSI 40) on 30 and 31 October 2015 at Kumara guru College of Technology (KCT), Coimbatore.
  • Presented a paper titled “A review paper on Study of Rectangular and Circular Patch Antenna” in the international Conference on Advanced Technology Sustainability and Management 2022 on 28 and 29 July 2022 organized by School of Engineering and Technology and School of Business, Sushant University, Gurugram.
  • Sahana K, Sowmya K, “Planar Rectangular Microstrip Patch Antenna Array with Corporate-Feed Network for Gain Enhancement”, International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET), 2024, Vol. 12, p-p 1-5, ISSN: 2321-9653.
  • Sahana K, Nadakumar M Shetti, “Waveguide Coupled Microstrip Patch Antenna a New Approach for Broad Band Antenna”, Progress In Electromagnetics Research C, EMW Publisher, 2017, Vol. 72, p-p 73-79, ISSN: 1937-8718.
  • Sahana K, Nadakumar M Shetti, “Waveguide Excited Microstrip Antenna for 5GHz WLAN Applications”, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJIRSET), 2016, Vol. 5, Issue 11, p-p 19818-19822, ISSN:2347-6710.
  • Sahana K, Nadakumar M Shetti, “A Novel Technique for Higher Bandwidth: Waveguide Coupled Microstrip Patch Antenna”, International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology (IJERT), 2014, Vol.3, ISSUE 10, ISSN: 2278-0181.
  • Nandkumar M Shetti, Sahana K Nair, NH Ayachit, “Intensive study report and Modeling of Waveguide Coupled Microstrip Patch Antenna Using Effective Fringing Area and Parallel Loading Method”, European Journal of Advances in Engineering and Technology, 2014, Vol.1, Issue 1, p-p 16-22, ISSN: 2394-658X.

Conferences

Participation in seminars/workshops/conferences/conventions:

Conferences/Symposium/Seminars Attended

  • National workshop on “Application of Mat lab in DSP​”, organized by the Dept. of E & C, Shri. M.V.I.T.M. Bantakal
  • National conference on Smart Materials and Technologies for Emerging Electronics “NC-SMTEE- 2013”​ MITE, Moodabidri, March 8-9, 2013.
  • • National Conference on “Advanced Materials for Chemical and Biological Applications” organized by the Department of PG Studies and Research in Chemistry and Research & Development Cell, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire held on 06-07 March 2024.
  • National Seminar on “Scientific Heritage of India” organized by the Departments of Physics, Sanskrit and Mathematics, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire held on 26 February 2024.
  • International Symposium on “Recent Advances in Biophotonics and Imaging” organized by the Department of Atomic and Molecular Physics, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal on 02 January 2024.
  • Seminar on “Research Proposal Writing” organized by Research Committee and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (PARAMARSH Scheme), Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire on 23 March 2021
  • One Day Conference on “New Education Policy” organized by Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire held on 29 July 2019
  • National Conference on “Smart Materials and Technologies for Emerging Electronics” organized by Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering, Moodabidri on 08-09 March 2013

Workshops / Webinars Attended:

  • Webinar on “Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration Opportunity over Manthan Platform” by Mr Rahul Kulshreshtha (Strategic Alliance Division, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA), Government of India) held on 23 January 2023.
  • Astronomy Workshop “Nabho Darshana” organized by Department of Physics, IQAC and Karnataka Science & Technical Academy, Govt. of Karnataka held on 02 March 2022.
  • Science and Technology Festival “Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate” organized by the Ministry of Culture and Vigyan Prasar at Pilikula Region Science Centre, Mangalore held during 22 to 28 February 2022.
  • National Webinar on “Recent Trends & Challenges in Communication Electronics-2021 (RTCCE-2021)”, Organized by Dept. Of Electronics, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri on 15 February 2021.
  • Regional Workshop on “Research Based Pedagogical Tools” organized by Center of Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education at IISER Pune supported by MHRD Govt. of India and Nitte Centre for Science Education and Research (NCSER), Mangalore at 14-16 February 2018.
  • State Level Workshop on “Methodologies on Research Article Writing” organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell and SDM Research Centre (Recognized by Tumkur University) on 25-26 January 2013.
  • Lecture workshop on “Introductory Astronomy” sponsored by Science Academies held at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire on 20-22 December 2012.
  • National workshop on “Application of Matlab/Simulink in DSP” organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Shri. Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management, Bantakal on 13-14 August 2012

Faculty Development Programs Attended:

  • Five Days Faculty Development Program on “Research Methodology” organized by the Research and Development Cell in association with Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology and Chemistry, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire from 20-24 August 2024.
  • Three Days “FEEL Teacher” Learning and Development Intervention conducted by College for Leadership and HRD at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire on 07-09 June 2019.

Paper Presentations:

  • Presented a paper titled “Study Report On Waveguide Coupled Microstrip Patch Antenna Experiment and Analysis Using Matlab” at 10th International Conference on Microwaves, Antenna, Propagation & Remote Sensing ICMARS-2014 on 9, 10, 11 and 12 December 2014 at International Centre for Radio Sciences, Jodhpur
  • Presented a paper titled “Moments Method Analysis of Waveguide Coupled Micro strip Patch Antenna using Mat lab​” at an International Symposium on Antenna and Propagation APSYM-2014 on 17, 18 and 19 December 2014 at Cochin University of Science and technology (CUSAT), Cochin
  • Presented a paper titled “Waveguide Excited Narrow Beam width Antenna for Collision Avoidance System” at a National Symposium on Instrumentation (NSI 40) on 30 and 31 October 2015 at Kumara guru College of Technology (KCT), Coimbatore.
  • Sahana K, Yaswanth E R, Vaishak K, Athul Krishnan, Arun Joe, Ambresh P Ambalgi, “A review paper on Study of Rectangular and Circular Patch Antenna”, International Conference on Advanced Technology Sustainability and Management 2022, School of Engineering and Technology and School of Business, Sushant University, Gurugram, 28-29 July 2022.
  • Sahana K, Nandakumar M shetti, “Improvement of Bandwidth of Microstrip Patch Antenna by Waveguide Feeding Technique”, International Conference on Recent Trends in Technology, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute of Technology, Ujire, 18 May 2018.
  • Sahana K, Nandakumar M shetti, “Waveguide Excited Narrow Beam width Antenna for Collision Avoidance System”, National Symposium on Instrumentation (NSI 40), Kumara guru College of Technology (KCT), Coimbatore, 30-31 October 2015.
  • Sahana K, Nandakumar M shetti, “Moments Method Analysis of Waveguide Coupled Micro strip Patch Antenna using Matlab”, International Symposium on Antenna and Propagation APSYM-2014, Cochin University of Science and technology (CUSAT), Cochin, 17-19 December 2014.
  • Sahana K, Nandakumar M shetti, “Study Report On Waveguide Coupled Microstrip Patch Antenna Experiment and Analysis Using Matlab”, 10th International Conference on Microwaves, Antenna, Propagation & Remote Sensing ICMARS-2014, International Centre for Radio Sciences, Jodhpur, 9-12 December 2014.

Others
Short Term Courses / Online Courses Completed

  • One Month Online Training Program on “Electromagnetic Band Gap Structure and Frequency Selective Surface” organized by Yourmentor Training Team, Education Center, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh from 04 May 2024 to 25 May 2024.
  • One Month Online Training Program on “Metamaterials: Theory and Design” organized by Yourmentor Training Team, Education Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh from 25 November 2023 to 17 December 2023.
  • One Month Online Training Program on “Advance Antenna Design” organized by Yourmentor Training Team, Education Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh from 28 October 2023 to 20 November 2023.
  • One Month Online Master Class on “Matlab” organized by Pantech Solutions, Pantech Prolabs India Pvt Ltd, Chennai from 02 February 2023 to 04 March 2023.
  • One Month Online Master Class on “ARM CORTEX M4 Microcontroller” organized by Pantech Solutions, Pantech Prolabs India Pvt Ltd, Chennai from 19 December 2022 to 17 February 2023.
  • Six Months Swayam NPTEL Online Course on “Digital Ciruits” in 2021.