Rajoo Pandey

Designation:    Professor
Department:    Electronics & Communication Engg
Qualification:    Ph.D. (2002), I.I.T. Roorkee
Address:    Room No. 116, ECE Department NIT Kurukshetra, Haryana 136119, India
Email:    rajoo_pandey@nitkkr.ac.in
Phone No:    +91-9416840435, 01744-233421
Area of Interest:    

Communication Systems, Signal Processing, Neural Networks, Image Processing

Experience :
Teaching : 26 years

Others:   

International Journals:

(2016-17)

Chhagan Charan and Rajoo Pandey, “Intelligent selection of threshold in covariance-based spectrum sensing for cognitive radio networks,” Wireless Networks, May 2017 (available online).
Chhagan Charan and Rajoo Pandey,”An Adaptive Spectrum-Sensing Algorithm for Cognitive Radio Networks based on the Sample Covariance Matrix” Defence Science Journal, vol.67, no. 3, pp. 325-331, 2017
Rajiv Verma and Rajoo Pandey,” A statistical approach to adaptive search region selection for NLM-based image denoising algorithm,” Multimedia Tools and Applications, Dec. 2016 (SCI)
Chhagan Charan and Rajoo Pandey, “Eigenvalue based double threshold spectrum sensing under noise uncertainty in cognitive radio,” Optik – International Journal for Light and Electron Optics, Volume 127, Issue 15, August 2016, pp. 5968-5975. (SCI)

(2015-16)

Vrinda Gupta and Rajoo Pandey, “Modified LEACH-DT Algorithm with Hierarchical Extension for Wireless Sensor Networks”, International Journal of Computer Network and Information Security, Volume 8(2), 2016, pp. 32-40.
Vrinda Gupta and Rajoo Pandey, “An Improved Energy Aware Distributed Unequal Clustering Protocol for Heterogeneous Wireless Sensor Networks”, Engineering Science and Technology: an International Journal, 2016, Volume 19, Issue 2, June 2016, Pages 1050–1058 doi: 0.1016/j.jestch.2015.12.015 (Elsevier: Scopus Indexed)
Vrinda Gupta and Rajoo Pandey, “An Improved Energy Aware Distributed Clustering protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks”, International Journal of Computer Network and Information Security Volume 19, 2016, pp 1050–1058.
Ajay Kumar and Rajoo Pandey, “Threshold adaptation using non-linear optimization for transmission rate enhancement in cooperative spectrum sensing,’ International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, vol. 07, no.2, pp. 184-192, 2015.

(2014-15)

Rajoo Pandey and Umesh Ghanekar “Denoising of colour images using window contrast enhancement and vector alignment AEU – International Journal of Electronics and Communications, Vol. 69, no. 2, pp. 523-528, Feb 2015. (SCI)

(Before 2014-15)

Umesh Ghanekar and Rajoo Pandey, ”An intensity independent fixed valued impulse noise detector for image restoration” AEÜ-International Journal of Electronics and Communication, vol. 68, no. 3, pp. 210-215, March 2014. (SCI)

Arvind Kumar and Rajoo Pandey, “A Spectrally Efficient ICI Reduction Scheme for OFDM Systems in low SNR Environment,” IETE Journal of Research, vol. 59, no. 1, pp. 74-82, Jan.-Feb. 2013. (SCI)
Rajoo Pandey, Awadhesh Kumar Singh and Umesh Ghanekar, ”Local pixel statistics based impulse detection and hybrid color filtering for restoration of digital images” AEÜ-International Journal of Electronics and Communication, vol. 65, no. 12, pp. 1073-1077, Dec. 2011. (SCI)
Umesh Ghanekar, Awadhesh Kumar Singh and Rajoo Pandey, “Random Valued Impulse Noise Removal in Color Images Using Adaptive Threshold and Color Correction” ACEEE Int. J. on Signal and Image Processing, vol. 01, no. 03, pp6-8, Dec. 2010.
Arvind Kumar and Rajoo Pandey, “Blind Estimation of Carrier Frequency Offset in Multicarrier Communication Systems” ACEEE Int. J. on Security, vol. 01, no. 03, pp.50-52, Dec. 2010.
Umesh Ghanekar, Awadhesh Kumar Singh and Rajoo Pandey, “A Contrast Enhancement-Based Filter for Removal of Random Valued Impulse Noise,” IEEE Signal Processing Letters, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 47-50, Jan. 2010. (SCI)
Arvind Kumar and Rajoo Pandey, “A Bandwidth Efficient Method for Cancellation of ICI in OFDM Systems” AEÜ-International Journal of Electronics and Communication, vol. 63, pp. 569-575, June 2009. (SCI)
Vrinda Gupta and Rajoo Pandey, “Data Fusion and Topology Control in Wireless Sensor Networks,” WSEAS Transactions on Signal Processing, vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 150-172, April 200
Arvind Kumar and Rajoo Pandey, “An Improved ICI Self-Cancellation Scheme for Multi-Carrier Communication Systems” International Journal of Computer Science and Engineering, vol.2 no. 1, pp. 1-4, 2008.
Rajoo Pandey and U. Ghanekar, “Blind Equalization Using Neural Network in Nonstationary Environment,” Journal of Institution of Engineers, vol. 88, pp. 25-31, May 2007.
Arvind Kumar and Rajoo Pandey, “ICI Cancellation in OFDM Mobile Communication Systems” International Journal HIT Trans. on ECCN, vol.1, no. 4, pp. 205-216, 2006.
Rajoo Pandey, “A Feedforward Neural Network for Blind Equalization with PSK Signal,” Neural Computing & Applications, vol.14, no.4, pp. 290-298, Dec. 2005. (SCI)
Rajoo Pandey, “Fast Blind Equalization Using Complex-Valued MLP,” Neural Processing Letters, vol. 21, no.3, pp. 215-225, 2005. (SCI)
Rajoo Pandey, “Complex Valued Recurrent Neural Networks for Blind Equalization,” accepted for publication in International Journal of Modelling and Simulation, vol. 25, no. 3, pp.182-189, 2005.
Rajoo Pandey, “Blind Antenna Beamforming in DS – CDMA Systems Using Nonlinear Networks,” IETE Journal of Research, vol. 51, no. 1, pp. 69-74, 2005. (SCI)
Rajoo Pandey, “Complex Valued Neural Networks for Blind Equalization of Time- Varying Channels,” International Journal of Signal Processing, vol. 1, no. 1, 2004.
Rajoo Pandey and J.K. Gautam, “Blind Equalization of Nonlinear Communication Channels Using Modified FLANN,” IETE Journal of Research, vol. 48, no. 2, pp. 127-132, 2002.(SCI)

International Conferences

(2016-17)

Chhagan Charan and Rajoo Pandey, “Double threshold based spectrum sensing technique using sample covariance matrix for Cognitive Radio Networks,” 2nd Int. Conf. CSCITA, Apr. 7-8, 2017, Mumbai.
Chhagan Charan and Rajoo Pandey, “Eigenvalue-based reliable spectrum sensing scheme for Cognitive Radio networks,” 2nd Biennial Int. Conf. ICNTE, Jan. 27-28, 2017, Mumbai.
Umesh Ghanekar and rajoo Pandey, “ Adaptive threshold based impulse detection for restoration of digital images” IEEE Int Conf. ICAECCT, Dec.2-3, 2016, Pune.
Chhagan Charan and Rajoo Pandey, “A reliable spectrum sensing scheme using sample covariance matrix for Cognitive Radios,” IEEE Int Conf. ICAECCT, Dec.2-3, 2016, Pune, pp.
K. Venkatesh and Rajoo Pandey, “Cooperative spectrum sensing using RMT for cognitive radio in presence of noise cancellation,” Int. Conf. ICKITS, Nov 11-12, 2016, Guntur, India.

(2015-16)

Aman Rana and Rajoo Pandey, “Fair resource allocation based on max weights in cognitive radio networks,” Int. Conf. Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technology, Dec. 20, 2015, Chandigarh, India, pp. 47-50.
Nitesh Arora and Rajoo Pandey, “Noise adaptive FCM algorithm for segmentation of MRI brain images using local and non-local spatial information,” IEEE Conf. ISDA, Dec. 14-16, 2015, Marrakesh, Morocco, pp. 610-616.
Rajiv Verma and Rajoo Pandey, “An adaptive isotropic search window based NLM algorithm for image denoising,” IEEE PCITC, Oct. 15-17, 2015, pp. 312-315, Bhubaneswar, India.
Umesh Ghanekar and Rajoo Pandey, “Random valued impulse noise removal using adaptive neuro-fuzzy impulse detector,” IEEE PCITC, Oct. 15-17, 2015, pp. 307-311, Bhubaneswar, India.
Ajay Kumar and Rajoo Pandey, “Threshold adaptation using non-linear optimization for transmission rate enhancement in cooperative spectrum sensing,’ Int. Conf. on Recent Advances in Engg. Science and Management (ICRAESM-2015), Aug. 30, 2015, PHD Chamber, New Delhi.

(2014-15)

Ajay Kumar and Rajoo Pandey, “Threshold adaptation using non-linear optimization for transmission rate enhancement in cognitive radio,’ Int. Conf. on Telecommunication Technology and management (ICTTM-2015), April 11-12, 2015, IIT Delhi.
Arvind Kumar and Rajoo Pandey,” On the ICI self-Cancellation Schemes for OFDM systems,” Int. Conf. on Academic Research in Engg., Management and Information Technology, ICAREMIT-2015, Feb 21-23, 2015, Bareilly, India.
Vrinda Gupta and Rajoo Pandey, “Research on energy balance in hierarchical clustering protocol architecture for WSN,” IEEE Int. Conf. PDGC – 2014, pp. 115-119, Solan, INDIA, 2014.

(Before 2014-15)

Nitesh Arora and Rajoo Pandey, “Noise and region adaptive fuzzy switching median filter for salt and pepper noise reduction,” Int. Conf. on Applied Information and Communications Technology,28-29 April, 2014, Middle East College Oman.
Nitesh Arora and Rajoo Pandey, Image and noise adaptive fuzzy switching median filter for salt and pepper noise reduction” Int. conf. on Computer networks and information technology, March 20-21, 2014, NITTTR Chandigarh.
Rajoo Pandey, Arvind Kumar and Umesh Ghanekar,” Local pixel statistics and correlation based impulse detection for denoising of digital color images,” Int. Conf. ICETET 2013, N. Delhi, 14th Apr. 2013.
Umesh Ghanekar, Arvind Kumar and Rajoo Pandey,” Denoising of digital images corrupted by fixed valued impulse noise ,” Int. Conf. ICETET 2013, N. Delhi, 14th Apr. 2013.
,Arvind Kumar, Umesh Ghanekar and Rajoo Pandey,” ICI cancellation in MIMO-OFDM systems,” Int. Conf. ICETET 2013, N. Delhi, 14th Apr. 2013.
Bhupender and Rajoo Pandey,”A vedio directional weighted medial filter with adaptive threshold and color correction,” IEEE Int. Conf. ISSP2013, March 1-2, Vallabh Vidyanagar, India, 2013.
Sushant Miglani and Rajoo Pandey, “Optimization of clustering probability of LEACH protocol for lifetime maximization of wireless sensor networks,” IEEE Int. Conf. PDGC – 2012, Dec. 06-08, pp. 359-363, Solan, INDIA, 2012.
Vrinda Gupta and Rajoo Pandey, “Investigating clustering algorithms in microsensor networks,” WCE-2011, 06-08 July, London, UK, 2011.
Rajoo Pandey, “Random valued impulse noise detection using ANFIS for restoration of digital images” Int. Conf. IETET-2010, Kurukshetra, Oct. 14-16, 2010.
Arvind Kumar and Rajoo Pandey, “A General Blind Estimation of Frequency Offset in OFDM Systems” Int. Conf. IETET-2010, Kurukshetra, Oct. 14-16, 2010.
Rajoo Pandey and Umesh Ghanekar, “Local Image characteristics based Impulse detection for Filtering of Digital Images” ACS 2010.
Umesh Ghanekar, Awadhesh Kumar Singh and Rajoo Pandey, “Impulse Noise Removal from Color Images Using Adaptive Neuro-fuzzy Impulse Detector ” International Conference on Contemporary Computing (IC3-2010), 9-11 Aug. 2010, Noida, India
Arvind Kumar and Rajoo Pandey, “Selective ICI self-cancellation scheme for OFDM systems” Applied Computing Conference 2008, May 27-29, 2008, Istanbul, Turkey.
Rajoo Pandey, “An Improved Switching Median Filter for Uniformly Distributed Impulse Noise Removal” CESSE2008, 25-27 April 2008, Rome, Italy.
Arvind Kumar and Rajoo Pandey, “An improved self_ICI cancellation scheme for multi-carrier communication systems” Int. Conf. on Computer, Electrical and System Science and Engineering, Bangkok, CESSE07, 14-16 Dec 2007.
Vrinda Gupta and Rajoo Pandey, “Data fusion and topology control in wireless sensor networks” Proc. 5th WSEAS Int. Conf. on Applied Electromagnetics, Wireless and Optical Communications (ELECTROSCIENCE’07), Tenerife, Spain, Dec14-16, 2007, pp. 134-139.
Umesh Ghanekar, Awadhesh Kumar Singh and Rajoo Pandey, “A New Scheme for Impulse Detection in Switching Median Filters for Image Filtering” International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Multimedia Applications 2007, ICCIMA’07, Dec 13-15, 2007.
Umesh Ghanekar, Awadhesh Kumar Singh and Rajoo Pandey, “Noise Removal From Images Using Adaptive Neuro –fuzzy Impulse Detector” Int. Conf. on IT’07, H. I. T. (W. B.) March 19-21, 2007, pp. 531-535.
Arvind Kumar and Rajoo Pandey, “An Efficient ICI Cancellation in OFDM Systems by Frequency Offset Estimation” Int. Conf. on IT’07, H. I. T. (W. B.) March 19-21, 2007, pp. 326-329.
Arvind Kumar and Rajoo Pandey, “ICI Cancellation in OFDM Systems by Equalization of Interference Coefficients” IEEE Int. Conf. on Signal and Image Processing, IEEE-ICSIP-06, Hubli, Karnataka, Dec. 7-9, 2006.
Rajoo Pandey and Umesh Ghanekar, “Fuzzy Filtering algorithms for Image Porcessing: Performance Evaluation of Various Approaches,” Int. Conf. on Cognition and Recognition, ICCR05, Mysore, Dec. 2005.
Rajoo Pandey,“ Blind Antenna Beamforming using Networks with Complex Activation Functions,” Int. Conf. On Communications, Devices and Intelligence Systems, CODIS – 2004, pp. 179-182, Jan. 8-10, 2004.
Rajoo Pandey, “MIMO Blind Equalization Using Hybrid Neural Network,” Int. Conf. On Emerging Technology, ICET – 2003, KIIT, Bhubaneswar, Dec. 19-21, 2003
Rajoo Pandey and J.K. Gautam, “Blind Signal Separation in Order Specified by Stochastic Properties,” Int. Conf. On Communication, Computers & Devices ICCCD – 2000, I.I.T. Kharagpur, Dec 14 – 16, 2000.
Rajoo Pandey and J.K. Gautam, “On the Selection of Nonlinear Activation Functions for Blind Source Separation Using Neural Networks,” Int. Conf. On Advances in Computing and Communications ADCOM-99, I.I.T. Roorkee, Dec 20-22, 1999.

National Conferences

(Before 2014-15)

Vrinda Gupta and Rajoo Pandey, “Civil Engineering Structures Monitoring using Wireless Sensor Networks”, National Seminar on Disaster Resistance, Cost Effective Building Technologies, The Institution of Engineers (India), Meghalaya State Centre, Shillong, 11-12 Nov. 2013, pp. 64-69.
Vrinda Gupta and Rajoo Pandey, “Performance analysis of clustering communication protocol for sensor networks,” National Conf on Latest Advancements in Science, Engineering and Research, 26-27 May, pp. 228-231, Bathinda, INDIA, 2011.
Sushant Miglani and Rajoo Pandey, “Study of topological parameters for lifelime maximization of wireless sensor networks,” 4th National Conference on wireless Communication and VLSI Design, Gwalior, INDIA. May 2011.
Bhupender and Rajoo Pandey, “A hybrid filter with impulse detection for removal of random valued impulse noise from color videos,” 4th National Conference on wireless Communication and VLSI Design, Gwalior, INDIA. May 2011.
Arvind Kumar and Rajoo Pandey, “Self-ICI Cancellation Scheme and Zero-Forcing Equalization for OFDM Systems” National Conf. on Recent Advances in Process Control and Instrumentation Engineering, RAPCIE-06, Kurukshetra Feb. 2006.
Arvind Kumar and Rajoo Pandey, “Performance Evaluation of ICI Cancellation Schemes for OFDM Systems,” National Conf. On Wireless Communication and Sensor Networks, WCSN-2005, IIIT Allahabad, March 5-6, 2005.
Rajoo Pandey and J.K. Gautam, “A Complex Valued Multilayer Feedforward Neural Network for Blind Equalization,” National Conf. on Communication, NCC-2001, I.I.T. Kanpur, Jan 27-28, 2001.
Rajoo Pandey and J.K. Gautam, “RBF Based Nonlinear Estimator for Blind Equalization of Communication Channels,” National Conf. On Advances in Electronics, pp. 179-183, ELCTRO- 2001, BHU Varanasi, Jan 4 – 6, 2001.
Rajoo Pandey and J.K. Gautam, “Blind Separation of Sources: A Survey of Neural Network Approaches and Pertinent Issues,” Nat. Symp. On Information Technology, Chandigarh, Feb 11-12, 1999.

Book Chapter

(Before 2014-15)

Rajoo Pandey, “Complex-Valued Neural Networks for Equalization of Communication Channels,” in Complex-Valued Neural Networks: Utilizing High dimensional Parameters, Tohru Nitta, Ed, USA: Information Science Reference (IGI Global), 2009, pp. 168-193.

Academic/Administrative Contributions:

Member

Dept. Advisory Committee (DAC), ECE Deptt., Board of Studies, ECE Deptt., Dept. Research Committee (DRC), ECE Deptt., Dept. Purchase Committee (DPC), ECE Deptt.,

Dept. Advisory Committee (DAC), School of Biomedical Engg., Board of Studies, School of Biomedical Engg.

HOD ECE Deptt. (2-5-2015 to 1-5-2017)
Dy. Prof. I/C, Training and Placement ( 2013-2015)
Dy. Chairman, Grievances Redressal Cell (2011-13)
Hostel Warden (2009-2014)
Prof. I/C Telephones (2007-2009)

Seminars/conferences/STC/FDP/QIP etc. organized and participated

S. No. Title Venue Period Organized/ Participated
 

1

Refresher course in Electronics Deptt. Of Electronics, Sardar Patel Univ. Vallabh Vidya Nagar 26-12-94 to 13-1-95 Participated
 

2

Instruction Enhancement Program (Digital Signal Processing)  

I.I.Sc. Bangalore

30-10-95 to 22-12-95 Participated
 

3

QIP Course on Mathematical Tools for Discrete Algorithms Deptt. Of Computer Science & Engg. IIT Kanpur 12-5-97 to 17-5-97 Participated
 

4

AICTE-ISTE Summer School on Induction Training for Technical Teachers  

R.E.C. Kurukshetra

16-6-97 to 27-6-97 Participated
 

5

QSS (ISO 9000) and EMS (ISO 14000) Enterpreneurship Dev. & Indl. Coordination Deptt. TTTI Chandigarh 14-1-2002 to 18-1-2002 Participated
 

6

Programmable and Fuzzy Logic Controllers Electronics & Communication Engg. Deptt. TTTI Chandigarh 20-1-2002 to 01-2-2002 Participated
 

7

Setting of Test & Exam. Papers and Marking of Answer sheets Education & Educational Management Deptt. TTTI Chandigarh 11-2-2002 to 15-2-2002 Participated
 

8

STC on Mobile Computing Deptt. Of Computer Science & Engg., NITTTR, Chandigarh 10-10-2005 to 14-10-2005 Participated
 

9

AICTE Sponsored STTP on Wireless Communication & Mobile Computing Deptt. Of Computer Science & Engg., NITTTR, Chandigarh 06-02-2006 to 17-02-2006 Participated
 

10

Wireless Communication and Networks GS Sanyal School of Telecom., IIT Kharagpur 15-05-2006 to 20-05-2006 Participated
 

11

DSP Tools and Practice GS Sanyal School of Telecom., IIT Kharagpur 12-06-2006 to 17-06-2006 Participated
12 Finishing School for Engineering Graduates N.I.T.Tiruchirappalli

(at IIT Madras)

12-3-2007 to 16-3-2007 Participated
13 Workshop on Awareness Use and Management of e-Resources in Libraries N.I.T. Kurukshetra 08-12-2007 to 09-12-2007 Participated
14 STC on Future Directions in Communication Systems

 

ECE Deptt., NIT Kurukshetra Dec. 17-20, 2007 Organized
15 Instruction Planning and Delivery NITTR, Chandigarh, conducted at N.I.T. Kurukshetra 20-10-2008 to 24-10-2008 Participated
16 Faculty Empowerment Workshop N.I.T. Kurukshetra 04-10-2010 to 08-10-2010 Participated
17 Interactive Workshop of Academia and DRDO DRDO/N.I.T. Kurukshetra 27-4-2012 to 28-4-2012 Participated
18 Cognitive Radio: A New Paradigm in Wireless IIT Kanpur

(Through CPDA)

20-10-2013 to 22-10-2013 Participated
19 Advanced Engineering Optimization Through Intelligent Techniques (AEOTIT) SVNIT Surat

 

(Under TEQIP-II)

24-3-2014 to 28-3-2014 Participated
20 Formulation of R&D initiatives for Scientists and Technologists Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad

(Under TEQIP-II)

16-9-2014 to 19-9- 2014 Participated
21 Management Capacity Enhancement IIM Indore

(Under TEQIP-II)

12-1-2015 to 18-1-2015 Participated
22 STC on Modeling and Simulation of Wireless Communication Systems, ECE Deptt., NIT Kurukshetra June 20-24, 2016

 

Organized

Expert lectures within and outside institute/Keynote address

S. No.  Title Venue Period Within/Outside Institute
1. Mitigation of Communication Channel Impairments ECE Dept. NIT Kurukshetra 17-20 Dec. 2007 Within Institute
2. MIMO OFDM ABV-IIITM Gwalior 8-12 Dec. 2008 Outside Institute
3. Source Separation and Interference Rejection ABV-IIITM Gwalior 8-12 Dec. 2008 Outside Institute
4. Filtering of Medical Images School of Biomedical Engg. NIT Kurukshetra 03-07 Nov. 2014 Within Institute
5. Face Recognition DCRUST, Murthal 21-25 July 2014 Outside Institute
6. Stochastic Signal Processing ECE Dept. NIT Kurukshetra Feb. 2015 Within Institute
7. Digital Communication Dept. of Electronic Science, KUK 6 Feb. 2016 Outside Institute
8. Spread Spectrum systems ECE Dept. NIT Kurukshetra 20-24 June 2016 Within Institute

Project and Thesis supervised and co-supervised (B.Tech./M.Tech./Ph.D.)

Ph.D.

Spatial Domain Filtering Techniques for Impulse Noise Removal from Digital Images

(Awarded in 2013)

Inter Carrier Interference cancellation in OFDM Systems

(Awarded in 2015)

Improvement in lifetime of Clustered Wireless Sensor Networks Using Load   Balancing Approach

(Awarded in 2017)

Ongoing: 05

M.Tech.                        Awarded :25
B.Tech.Projects supervised: 40

Memberships

IETE, IEEE,

IEEE Communication Society, IEEE Signal Processing Society

Other Details:

Served as:

Associate Editor in the Editorial Board of Neural Processing Letters (Springer), 2009-2011
Reviewer in:

EURASIP Journal on Advances in Signal Processing
Neural Processing Letters (Springer)
Neural Computation and application (Springer)
International Journal of Neural systems (World Scientific)