FACULTY PROFILE

Hi, I am Saptarshi Ghosh, and my research interests are the application of distributed optimization methods, game theory, and the security and resilience of cyber-physical systems. After finishing my Master’s in cognitive radio networks (IIEST Shibpur - India), I joined the Department of Electrical Engineering at (IIT Delhi - India) as a PhD student under the supervision of Professor Manav Bhatnagar and Professor Bijaya K. Panigrahi, where my research activities were mainly related to the security of communication networks used for enabling smart grid with delay-sensitive traffic. After graduation, I started my academic career as an Assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering of GHRCE, Nagpur, India. But the rapid changes in the security of cyber-physical systems motivated me to continue my research work. So, I joined the CEMSE division at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology as a Postdoctoral researcher. I was involved in developing analytical and design tools using machine learning and game theory to improve operational efficiency, harden security, and enhance the resiliency of CPSs operating in dynamically changing environments.

Education
Ph D 2021 Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi
M Tech 2015 Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
B Tech 2013 Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Garia, Kolkata 
Experience
December 2022 - Till Date Assistant Professor, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi
January 2021 - February 2022 Assistant Professor, G H Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur
February 2022 - December 2022

Postdoctoral Researcher, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Digital Signal Processing (ECE312)
  • Instrumentation Engineering (ECE323)
  • Stochastic Process 
  • Solid State Electronic Devices
  • Communication Engineering I 
  • Electrical Measurements
  • Fundamentals of Electronics Engineering Lab 
  • Fundamentals of Electronics Engineering Lab (ECE102L)
  • Power System I
  • Power System II
Research Interests
  • Cyber-Physical Systems
  • Smart Grid
  • Physical Layer Security
  • Optimization Techniques
  • Game Theory
  • Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces
  • Vehicular Communication
Research Projects
  • Real Time AI-Driven Critical Infrastructure Identification for Industrial Cyber Physical System
    Funded by Council of Science and Technology, Uttar Pradesh
    Principal Investigator
    2024-2026
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Modeling of Human Behavior as an Aspect of Cyber Security using Behavioral Game Theory
    Funded by Indian Council of Social Science Research under Viksit Bharat@ 2047 Special Call
    Co-Principal Investigator
    2024-2025
Training/Workshop
  • Data Science for All" conducted from 12th - 23rd April 2021 by E&CT Academies of NIT Warangal, IIITDM Jabalpur, IIT Kanpur, NIT Patna, IIT Guwahati, MNIT Jaipur, and IIT Roorkee.
  • Reinforcement Learning and Its Applications" conducted during 7th - 11th June 2021 conducted by AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy.
  • Engineering Optimization Techniques and its Applications (ENOTAA-2021)" conducted during 14th - 18th June 2021 conducted by AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy.
  • Cyber-Physical Security for Critical Infrastructure: Smart Grid" conducted during 2nd - 8th August 2021 conducted by AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy.
Journal Publications

Mohammad Hannan, Saptarshi Ghosh, “A novel design of RIS unit cell with ML PSO based varactor diode tuning for optimal reflection characteristics,” AEU - International Journal of Electronics and Communications, Volume 202, 2025, 156048, ISSN 1434-8411, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aeue.2025.156048.

S. Sharma, S. Ghosh, M. Bhatnagar and B. K. Panigrahi, "Power Efficient Handoff Management in Hybrid V2X Communication: Game-Theoretic Approach to Resource Allocation with Load Reduction," in IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, doi: 10.1109/TMC.2024.3449374.

S. Ghosh and C. Konstantinou, "A Bi-Level Differential Game-Based Load Frequency Control With Cyber-Physical Security," in IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, doi: 10.1109/TSG.2024.3396623.

K. Gupta, S. Ghosh and M. R. Bhatnagar, "Pricing Based Scheme for UAV-Enabled Wireless Energy Transfer," in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 71, no. 12, pp. 13198-13209.

P. Paul, S. Ghosh, and M. R. Bhatnagar, “Abating Jamming in Free Space Optical Systems—A Game-Theoretic Solution,” IEEE Transactions on Communications, vol. 69, no. 12, pp. 8375-8387, Dec. 2021.

S. Ghosh, M. R. Bhatnagar, W. Saad, and B. K. Panigrahi, “Defending false data injection on state estimation over fading wireless channels,” IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security, vol. 16, pp. 1424-1439, 2021.

S. Ghosh, M. R. Bhatnagar, and B. K. Panigrahi, “Defense against unknown broadband jammer for time-critical operation in smart grid,” IET Communications, vol. 13, no. 15, pp. 2261-2272, 2019.

S. Ghosh, M. R. Bhatnagar, A. Singh, and B. K. Panigrahi, “Secrecy capacity in CRN with malicious energy harvester using game theoretic techniques,” IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 343-360, 2017.

Conference Publications

S. Sharma, S. Ghosh, M. R. Bhatnagar, and B. K. Panigrahi,“Handoff Agent Selection for Handoff Delay Management in Vehicular Networks: An Evolutionary Game Theoretic Solution”, 2025 IEEE 102nd Vehicular Technology Conference: VTC 2025-Fall, Chengdu, China, 2025, pp 1-7.

Shivam Chaturvedi, Vaibhav Mishra, Mazin Hussain, Mohammad Hannan, and Saptarshi Ghosh, “Design and Analysis of C, X, and Ku Band Antenna Integration for Enhanced V2V and V2I Communication,” 11th IEEE Uttar Pradesh Section International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Engineering (UPCON), Lucknow, India, 2024.

Velu Alagumurugesan, Amit Birwal, Satya Sai Srikant, Mohammad Hannan, Saptarshi Ghosh, “Design and Analysis of a Slotted Rectangular Patch Antenna for Dual-Band Radar Applications in C and X Bands,” 9th International Conference on Communication and Electronics Systems (ICCES), Coimbatore, India, 2024.

Hannan, M., Ghosh, S. (2024). Design and Analysis of Enhanced Bandwidth Slotted Logarithmic Spiral Patch Antenna for 5G Communication. In: Shivakumara, P., Mahanta, S., Singh, Y.J. (eds) Proceedings of the NIELIT’s International Conference on Communication, Electronics and Digital Technology. NICEDT2024. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 1023. Springer, Singapore.

S. Sharma, S. Ghosh, M. Bhatnagar, and B.K. Panigrahi, “Game-Theoretic Flexible Resource Allocation for Handoff in Hybrid V2X Communication”, accepted in IEEE PIMRC 2023, Toronto, Canada.

S. Ghosh, M. S. Venkatraman, S. Ahmed, C, Konstantinou, “A Bi-Level Stochastic Game Model for PMU Placement in Power Grid with Cybersecurity Risks”, accepted in IEEE Powertech 2023, Belgrade, Serbia.

A. K. Gupta, S. Ghosh, and M. R. Bhatnagar, "Pricing Scheme for UAV-Enabled Charging of Sensor Network," 2021 IEEE 18th India Council International Conference (INDICON), Guwahati, India, 2021, pp. 1-6.

S. Ghosh, M. R. Bhatnagar, and B. K. Panigrahi, “Secure data collection in smart grid with untrustworthy SWIPT relay using game theory,” IEEE International Conference on Communications Workshops (ICC Workshops), Paris, 2017, pp. 1134-1140.

S. Ghosh, M. R. Bhatnagar, A. Singh, and B. K. Panigrahi, “Achieving secure communication in CRN with malicious energy harvester using game theory,” IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM), Washington, DC, 2016, pp. 1-7.

S. Ghosh, M. R. Bhatnagar, and B. K. Panigrahi, “Non-cooperative game-based defense against broadband jammer in time-critical wireless applications,” IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid Communications (SmartGridComm), Sydney, 2016, pp. 154-159.

S. Ghosh, T. Acharya, S. Chatterjee, and S. P. Maity, “On optimal power sharing for joint sensing and data transmission in cooperative cognitive radio networks,” National Conference on Communications (NCC), Mumbai, 2015, pp. 1-6.

Patents

Patent Title– System and Method for Managing Resources During Group Handoff in Vehicular Communication, Type of Agency– Indian, Patent Number–202411016867, Status– Published, Publication Date– 19.09.2025, Role- Co-Inventor.

Patent Title– System for Determining Handoffs in a Network and a Method Thereof, Type of Agency– Indian, Patent Number– 202511073041, Status– Published, Publication Date– 08.05.2025, Role- Co-Inventor.

Patent Title– Frequency, Phase and Polarization Reconfigurable Intelligent Reflective Surface for Advanced Communication and Radar Application, Type-Indian Design Patent, Patent Number– 474799-001, Status- Application Under Process (Awaiting for Technical Examination), Application Date 24.09.2025, Role- Inventor.

Patent Title- Portable Communication Radio for Traffic Control, Type UK Design Patent, Design No. 6483628, Status– Granted, Grant Date: 13.11.2025, Role- Co-Inventor.

  • Member of the Institute Workshop Committee
  • Member Secretary of the Institute Workshop Purchase Committee
  • Member Secretary of the EEE Department Purchase Committee

Mohammad Hannan

  • Research Topic : Design and Development of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces(RIS) for Next-Generation SWIPT Applications
  • Awarding Institution :
  • Year : 23EE0004

Rajkumar Kushwaha

  • Research Topic : Real Time AI Driven Critical Infrastructure Identification for Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems
  • Awarding Institution :
  • Year : 25EE0005

Dr Saptarshi Ghosh

Assistant Professor
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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