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Dr. Mani Shekhar Gupta

Designation: Assistant Professor

Biography:

Dr. Mani Shekhar Gupta, Assistant Professor in DoICT at Adani University, is leading educator and researcher in Next-Generation Communication Networks, IoT, Intelligent Transportation Systems and Artificial Intelligence. With over 14 years of academic and research experience, he has contributed extensively through publications in IEEE Transactions, reputed international journals, conferences, book chapters, IEEE activities, and innovative teaching across graduate, post-graduates and programs. He contributed as Senior Member IEEE and SSIP project Mentor. Prior to joining Adani University, he was associated with Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IITD) as a Post-Doc Researcher. He worked as Assistant Professor in DoECE at PSIT Kanpur.

  • Post-Doc. from IIT Delhi in 2022.
  • Ph.D. in Communication System and Networks from NIT Hamirpur in 2021.
  • M.Tech. in Communication System and Networks from NIT Hamirpur in 2011.
  • B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from UPTU Lucknow in 2009.

  • Presently working as Assistant Professor, Department of Information and Communication at Adani University, Ahmedabad (2022 to till date).
  • Worked as Post-Doc. Research Fellow at IIT Delhi (2021 to 2022).
  • Worked as Research Fellow at NIT Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh (2017 to 2021).
  • Worked as Assistant Professor at PSIT Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (2011 to 2017).

  • Next Generation Communication System and Networks (NGNs).
  • Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and Autonomous Vehicle.
  • IoT and Sustainable Networks
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)

  1. M. S. Gupta, A. Srivastava, K. Kumar, “PORA: A Proactive Optimal Resource Allocation Framework for Spectrum Management in Cognitive Radio Networks”, IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, vol. 22, no. 4, pp. 3249-3261, Aug. 2025, (SCI Indexed Journal, Q1) (Impact Factor: 5.4) (DOI: 10.1109/TNSM.2025.3540717).
  2. M. S. Gupta, K. Kumar, “AFSOS: An auction framework and Stackelberg game oriented optimal network’s resource selection technique in cognitive radio networks,” IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 61-72, March 2022, (SCI Indexed Journal, Q1) (Impact Factor: 5.4), (DOI-10.1109/TNSM.2021.3109510).
  3. M. S. Gupta, A. Srivastava, K. Kumar, “RORA: Reinforcement learning based optimal distributed resource allocation strategies in vehicular cognitive radio networks for 6G,” Vehicular Communications, Elsevier, vol. 52, pp. 100882, 2025, (SCI Indexed Journal, Q1) (Impact Factor: 6.5), (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vehcom.2025.100882).
  4. M. S. Gupta, K. Kumar, “Progression on Spectrum Sensing for Cognitive Radio Networks: A Survey, Classification, Challenges and Future Research Issues”, Journal of Network and Computer Applications, Elsevier, vol. 143, pp. 47–76, 2019. (SCI Indexed Journal, Q1) (Impact Factor: 8.0) (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnca.2019.06.005).
  5. M. S. Gupta, K. Kumar, “Application Aware Networks’ Resource Selection Decision Making Technique using Group Mobility in Vehicular Cognitive Radio Networks”, Vehicular Communications, Elsevier, vol. 26, pp. 100263, 2020, (SCI Indexed Journal, Q1) (Impact Factor: 6.5), (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vehcom. 2020.100263).
  6. A. Srivastava, M. S. Gupta, G. 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, Q1) (Impact Factor: 8.0), (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnca.2020.102760).
  7. M. S. Gupta, K. Kumar, “Group Mobility Assisted Network Selection Framework in 5G Vehicular Cognitive Radio Networks,” Physical Communication, Elsevier, vol. 51, pp. 101578, 2021. (SCI Indexed Journal, Q2) (Impact Factor: 2.2) (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phycom.2021.101578).
  8. K. Kumar, M. S. Gupta, Improving Connectivity of Cognitive Radio VANETs, International Journal of Engineering and Technology, ISSN: 0975-4024 (Online) 2319-8613 (Print), Vol. 9, No.2, pp. 969-974, 2017. (DOI: 10.21817/ijet/2017/v9i2/170902128).
  9. K. Kumar, P. Raghuwanshi, M. S. Gupta, N. Gupta, Improved Spectrum Handover scheme in Cognitive Radio Ad Hoc Networks using Backup Channels, International Journal of Engineering Research in Electronics and Communication Engineering (IJERECE), ISSN (Online) 2394-6849, Vol 5, Issue 2, pp. 40-47, 2018. (DOI: 01.1617/vol5/iss2/pid54320).
  10. M. S. Gupta, K. Kumar, S. Kumar, Global Mobility: The Key Enabler for Next Generation Networks (NGN), International Journal of Information and Electronics Engineering, (IJIEE), ISSN: 2010-3719, Vol. 2, No.4, pp. 483-487, 2012. (DOI: 10.7763/IJIEE.2012.V2.143).
  11. Monika, A. Kaushik, M. S. Gupta, Network Simulators for Next Generation Networks: An Overview, International Journal of Mobile Network Communications & Telematics (IJMNCT), Vol. 4, 2014. (DOI: 10.5121/ijmnct.2014.4404).

  1. Mani Shekhar Gupta, Akanksha, 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. (Scopus), (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1610-4_15).
  2. Mani Shekhar Gupta, Krishan Kumar, Network Selection Techniques Using Multiple-Criteria Decision-Making for Heterogeneous Cognitive Radio Networks with User Preferences, International Conference on Computational Strategies for Next Generation Technologies (NEXTCOM-2017), Springer, pp.215-225, Jalandhar, India, 2017. (Scopus) (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-6295-8_18).
  3. 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. (Scopus) (https://doi.org/10.1109/ANTS47819.2019.9118105).
  4. Mani Shekhar Gupta, Krishan Kumar, Hitesh Tripathi, Energy Detection-based Spectrum Sensing Scheme Using Compel Cooperation in Cognitive Radio Networks, International Conference on Computational Strategies for Next Generation Technologies, Springer, pp.227-236, Jalandhar, India, 2017. (Scopus) (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-6295-8_19).
  5. Mani Shekhar Gupta, Sandeep Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Global Mobility: The Key Enabler for Next Generation Networks, International Conference on Network Communication and Computer (ICNCC 2011), IEEE, pp.510-515, New Delhi, India, 2011. (DoI- 978-1-4244-9551-1/11).
  6. Mani Shekhar, Akanksha Srivastava, Ashok Kumar, Role and Importance of Artificial Intelligence in Smart Vehicles for Intelligent Transportation Systems, 1st Online International Conference on Rebuilding Bharat with Artificial Intelligence Interventions After Covid-19 Pandemic: Opportunity and Challenges(A2ICP:2020), 2020.
  7. Ashok Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Mani Shekhar Gupta, Sumit Kumar, A Survey on NOMA Techniques for 5G Scenario, SSRN Electronic Journal, Elsevier, 2020. (http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3573579).
  8. Mani Shekhar, Akanksha Srivastava, Ashok Kumar, Signal Detection in MIMO-NOMA Systems Using Deep Machine Learning Approach in Next Generation Network, 1st Online International Conference on Rebuilding Bharat with Artificial Intelligence Interventions After Covid-19 Pandemic: Opportunity and Challenges (A2ICP:2020), 2020.
  9. Krishan Kumar, Prasoon Raghuwanshi, Mani Shekhar Gupta, Nishu Gupta, Decrement in Spectrum Handover in Cognitive Radio Networks using Unlicensed Channels, 2nd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering, Science and Technologies (ICETEST-18), ISBN: 97881-935941-5-5, 2018.
  10. Monika, Mukesh Kumar, Mani Shekhar Gupta, Mobility Management in Distributed Computing System using QualNet, International Conference on Reliability Optimization and Information Technology (ICROIT-2014), IEEE, 2014. (DOI: 10.1109/ICROIT.2014.6798316).
  11. Mani Shekhar, Krishan Kumar, Sandeep Kumar, Seamless & Secure Mobility Management to achieve Global Mobility for Next Generation Networks (NGNs), International Conference on Communication and Signal processing ICCOS-2011.
  12. Mani Shekhar, Krishan Kumar, A Novel SC-FDMA approach for Transmission & Reception Data for Future Wireless Communication Networks, 1st National Conference on Next Generation Computing & Information Security, NCNGCIS, ISBN: 978-81-921148-0-4, pp. 91-97, 2011.
  13. Mani Shekhar, Krishan Kumar, Analysis of Two Ray Model for UWB using MATLAB, proceeding of National Conference on Evolving Ideas: Computing, Communication & Networking, ISBN:978-81-8220-410-2, 2011.

  1. Mani Shekhar Gupta, Akanksha Srivastava, Ashok Kumar, Green Transmission Technologies and Network Protocols, Green Communication Technologies for Future Networks: An Energy-Efficient Perspective, Taylor & Francis Group, CRC Press, ISBN: 9781003264477, pp. 35–50, 2022. (DOI: 10.1201/9781003264477-3).
  2. Ashok Kumar, Mani Shekhar Gupta, Krishan Kumar, Sumit Kumar, Utilization and Selection of Best SU Act as Relay via Cooperative NOMA (CNOMA)-Based CRNs for Next-Generation (5G) Communications. Recent Trends in Electronics and Communication, Springer, Singapore, ISBN: 978-981-16-2761-3, 2021. (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2761-3_70).
  3. Ashok Kumar, Mani Shekhar Gupta, Akanksha Srivastava, Energy Harvesting Relay Analysis using NOMA in Green Adhoc Cognitive Radio Networks, Green Communication Technologies for Future Networks: An Energy-Efficient Perspective, Taylor & Francis Group, CRC Press, ISBN: 9781003264477, pp. 51–66, 2022. (DOI: 10.1201/9781003264477-4).
  4. 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. (https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818576-6.00019-8).
  5. 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. (https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818576-6.00001-0).
  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. (DOI: 10.1201/9780429454837-1).

  • IEEE Senior Member recognition for outstanding contributions in engineering and technology.
  • Expert speaker at workshop on Intelligent Transportation System & IoT for Smart Cities held in PDEU Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
  • Delivered an expert talk in FDP organized by ABV-IIITM, Gwalior, (An Institute of National Importance, Under Ministry of Education, GoI), Gwalior.
  • Contribute as a session chair in (AI-HCSST 2025) held in ABV-IIITM, Gwalior.
  • Member of institute level ARC committee at Adani University.
  • GATE Qualified & recipient of scholarship for M.Tech. and Ph.D. courses from MHRD, GoI.
  • Member of Institute Health Care Committee at NIT Hamirpur.
  • Mess Secretary for student council at VBH Hostel at NIT Hamirpur.
  • An Ambassador for IEEEXtreme 15.0 (ID- IEEEXTREME 15223) and IEEEXtreme 14.0 (ID- IEEEXTREME 14196) under Asia region 10, Delhi section.
  • A project titled “Generative AI enable solar IoT for Industrial Resource Management System” is selected under my guidance & mentorship in SSIP 2.0 scheme with a focus on emerging technologies.

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