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Dr. Akanksha Srivastava

Designation: Assistant Professor

Biography:

Dr. Akanksha Srivastava is an Assistant Professor in the Department of ICT at Adani University, Ahmedabad, with over 14 years of experience in both academic and research pursuits. Her expertise lies in next-generation wireless networks, Artificial Intelligence, and IoT systems. She worked in a nationally funded research project as Principal Investigator under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. She has published extensively in IEEE transactions, international journals, conferences, and numerous book chapters. She contributed as a Senior Member of IEEE, WIE, and IEEE Young Professionals. She worked as an Assistant Professor in DoECE at PSIT-CoE Kanpur.

  • Ph.D. Communication Systems from Delhi Technological University, Delhi (DTU) in 2023.
  • M.Tech. ECE (specialization in Communication and Networks) from Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow, in 2014.
  • B.Tech. ECE from Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow, in 2010.

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Information and Communication, Adani University, (July 2023 to till date).
  • Women Scientist, Delhi Technological University, Delhi (2019 to 2023).
  • Women Scientist, NIT Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh (2018 to 2019).
  • Assistant Professor, PSIT-CoE, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (2010-2018).

  • Next-generation wireless networks
  • Green communication systems
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • IoT and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)

  1. Akanksha Srivastava, Mani Shekhar Gupta, Gurjit Kaur, “Energy efficient transmission trends towards future green cognitive radio networks (5G): Progress, taxonomy and open challenges”, Journal of Network and Computer Applications, Elsevier, vol. 168, pp. 102760, 2020. (SCI Indexed Journal) (Impact Factor: 8).
  2. Mani Shekhar Gupta, Akanksha Srivastava, Krishan Kumar, “PORA: A Proactive Optimal Resource Allocation Framework for Spectrum Management in Cognitive Radio Networks”, IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, IEEE, vol. 22, pp. 3249 – 3261, 2025. (SCI Indexed Journal) (Impact Factor: 5.4).
  3. Mani Shekhar Gupta, Akanksha Srivastava, Krishan Kumar, “RORA: Reinforcement learning based optimal distributed resource allocation strategy in vehicular cognitive radio networks for 6G”, Vehicular Communications, Elsevier, vol. 52, pp. 100882, 2025. (SCI Indexed Journal) (Impact Factor: 6.5).
  4. Akanksha Srivastava, Gurjit Kaur, “Cooperation and Energy Harvesting-based Spectrum Sensing Schemes for Green Cognitive Radio Networks”, Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, vol. 34, pp. e4714, 2023. (SCI Indexed Journal) (Impact Factor: 2.5).
  5. Akanksha Srivastava, Gurjit Kaur, “Resource management for traffic imbalance problem in green cognitive radio networks,” Physical Communication, Elsevier, vol. 48, pp. 101437, 2021. (SCI Indexed Journal) (Impact Factor: 2.2).
  6. Akanksha Srivastava, Gurjit Kaur, “CEAR: A Cooperation-based Energy Aware Reward Scheme for Next Generation Green Cognitive Radio Networks”, Physical Communication, Elsevier, vol. 56, pp. 101947, 2023. (SCI Indexed Journal) (Impact Factor: 2.2).
  7. Gurjit Kaur, Yaman Parasher, Akanksha Srivastava, Prabhjot Singh, “Machine learning-based predictive modeling for failure management of optical spatial mode division multiplexing system,” International Journal of Communication Systems, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, vol. 35, pp. e5337, 2022. (SCI Indexed Journal) (Impact Factor: 1.4).

  1. Akanksha Srivastava, Gurjit Kaur, “Blocking Probability Analysis for Energy Efficient Next Generation Green Cognitive Radio Networks,” IEEE-2nd Asian Conference on Innovation in Technology”, (ASIANCON-2022), IEEE, pp.1-5, Pune, India, 2022.
  2. Akanksha Srivastava, Mani Shekhar Gupta, Gurjit Kaur, “A Game Theory-based Approach for Opportunistic Channel Access in Green Cognitive Radio Networks,” IEEE International Conference on Advanced Networks and Telecommunications Systems (ANTS-2019), IEEE, pp.1-6, Goa, India, 2019.
  3. Mani Shekhar Gupta, Akanksha Srivastava, Krishan Kumar, “Seamless Vertical Handover for Efficient Mobility Management in Cooperative Heterogeneous Networks,” 2nd International Conference on Data Engineering and Communication Technology (ICDECT-2017), Springer, pp.145-153, Pune, India, 2017.
  4. Mayank Kumar Jarwal, Abhimanyu Barun, Arshpreet Singh, Akanksha Srivastava, “Mobile Application-based Tracking using GPS and GSM,” 8th International Conference on Signal Processing and Communication (ICSC), pp.153-156, Noida, India, 2022.
  5. Nimish Bahl, Pooja Sahu, Pranav Sharma, Pranshu Gautam, Arshpreet Singh, Akanksha Srivastava, “Design of an Autonomous UAV for Racing Applications,” 8th International Conference on Signal Processing and Communication (ICSC), pp.91-96, Noida, India, 2022.
  6. Akanksha Srivastava, Mani Shekhar Gupta “Analysis of IEEE 802.11 (WLAN) System based on OFDM Technique,” National Students Conference on Advances in Electrical and Information Communication Technology (AEICT-2014), PSIT, Kanpur, India, 2014.
  7. Akanksha Srivastava, Abhishek Mishra, “Performance Comparison of 802.11 and 802.11g WLANS,” National Conference on Technology Advances in Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering, (EREECON-2013), PSIT, Kanpur, India, 2013.

  1. Gurjit Kaur and Akanksha Srivastava, “Green Communication Technologies for Future Networks: An Energy-Efficient Perspective,” CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, 2023. ISBN: 9781003264477, 2022.
  2. Akanksha Srivastava, Gurjit Kaur, “Green Communication Systems for Future Networks”, Green Communication Technologies for Future Networks: An Energy-Efficient Perspective, CRC Press, ISBN: 9781003264477, pp. 1–16, 2022.
  3. Akanksha Srivastava, Gurjit Kaur, “Green Wireless Communication Systems”, Green Communication Technologies for Future Networks: An Energy-Efficient Perspective, CRC Press, ISBN: 9781003264477, pp. 17–34, 2022.
  4. Akanksha Srivastava, Mani Shekhar Gupta, Gurjit Kaur, “Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Future Green Communication”, Artificial Intelligence to Solve Pervasive Internet of Things Issues, Academic Press, ISBN: 978-0-12-818576-6, pp. 1-12, 2021.
  5. Akanksha Srivastava, Mani Shekhar Gupta, Gurjit Kaur, “Impact of Artificial Intelligence to Solve Pervasive Issues of Sensor Networks of Internet of Things”, Artificial Intelligence to Solve Pervasive Internet of Things Issues, Academic Press, ISBN: 978-0-12-818576-6, pp. 367-376, 2021.
  6. Akanksha Srivastava, Mani Shekhar Gupta, Gurjit Kaur, “Green Smart Cities”, Green and Smart Technologies for Smart Cities, CRC Press, ISBN: 978-0-42945483- 7, pp. 18, 2019.
  7. Mani Shekhar Gupta, Akanksha Srivastava, Ashok Kumar, “Green Transmission Technologies and Network Protocols”, Green Communication Technologies for Future Networks: An Energy-Efficient Perspective, CRC Press, ISBN: 9781003264477, pp. 35–50, 2022.
  8. Asbah Masih, Akanksha Srivastava, Gurjit Kaur, “Green Optical Communication Systems”, Green Communication Technologies for Future Networks: An Energy-Efficient Perspective, CRC Press, ISBN: 9781003264477, pp. 67–80, 2022.
  9. Ashok Kumar, Mani Shekhar Gupta, Akanksha Srivastava, “Green Ad-Hoc Communication System Based on NOMA Techniques”, Green Communication Technologies for Future Networks: An Energy-Efficient Perspective, CRC Press, ISBN: 9781003264477, pp. 51–66, 2022.
  10. Divya Sisodiya, Yash Bahuguna, Akanksha Srivastava, Gurjit Kaur, “Green Microwave and Satellite Communication Systems”, Green Communication Technologies for Future Networks: An Energy-Efficient Perspective, CRC Press, ISBN: 9781003264477, pp. 231–252, 2022.

  1. Title- “Opportunistic Bandwidth Access using Unlicensed Spectrum as a Backup Resource (OBUB)” Indian Patent Application No. 202211029217.

  1. Recipient of the research project as a Principal Investigator (PI), funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under Women Scientists Scheme-A (WOS-A), Government of India, in 2018.

  1. Organized a training program titled “Hands-on IoT with ESP32: From Basics to Breakthroughs” at Adani University on 18-02-2025.
  2. Organized an industrial visit to “Einfochips Pvt. Ltd.”, Ahmedabad, on dates 02-05-2025 and 05-05-2025.

  • Received Commendable Research Award from Delhi Technological University (DTU), Delhi in 2023.
  • Received Commendable Research Award from Delhi Technological University (DTU), Delhi in 2022.
  • Received Commendable Research Award from Delhi Technological University (DTU), Delhi, in 2021.
  • Received Commendable Research Award from Delhi Technological University (DTU), Delhi, in 2020.
  • Recipient of the research project as a PI funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under Women Scientists Scheme-A (WOS-A), Government of India, in 2018.
  • Recipient of “Student Travel Grant” for International Conference on Advanced Networks and Telecommunications Systems (ANTS-2019) from IEEE in 2019.
  • IEEE Senior Member recognition for outstanding contributions in engineering and technology.
  • Contribute as a session chair in (AI-HCSST 2025) held in ABV-IIITM, Gwalior.
  • Received “India Innovation Challenge Design Contest-2018” award by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Texas Instruments in 2018.
  • Selected as an Ambassador for IEEEXtreme 15.0 (ID – IEEEXTREME-15032) in 2021 and IEEEXtreme 14.0 (ID – IEEEXTREME-14727) in 2020 under Asia Region 10, Delhi.

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