Dean, School of Engineering and Technology
Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU), Fursatganj – Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Email: manish@rgnau.ac.in | Phone: +91-535-2978064
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Profile Summary: Prof. Manish Sharma is a distinguished academician and researcher with over 26 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. His expertise lies in signal processing, machine learning, and biomedical applications. He has been recognized among the top global researchers and has contributed extensively through high-impact publications, patents, and international collaborations. His work bridges advanced engineering concepts with real-world healthcare and technology solutions.
Educational Qualifications:
- Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (Award for Excellence in Ph.D. Research Work, 2013–2015)
- M.E. (Electrical Engineering), SGSITS Indore — 1st Rank
- B.E. (Electronics Engineering), Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg
Academic & Professional Experience (26 Years Total):
Professor — RGNAU, Fursatganj, Amethi (Oct 2025 – Present)
Associate Professor — IITRAM, Ahmedabad (2024 – 2025)
Assistant Professor — IITRAM, Ahmedabad (Dec 2021 – Jan 2024)
Assistant Professor (Grade I) — IITRAM, Ahmedabad (July 2018 – Dec 2021)
Assistant Professor (Grade II) — IITRAM, Ahmedabad (2016 – 2018)
Post-Doctoral Fellow — IIT Indore (Dec 2015 – Dec 2016)
Professor & Head — Acropolis Institute of Technology & Research (Feb 2009 – Dec 2015)
Professor & Head — TRUBA College of Engineering & Technology (Jan 2008 – Feb 2009)
Reader — Shri Vaishnav Institute of Technology & Science (Aug 2005 – Jan 2008)
Lecturer — Shri Vaishnav Institute of Technology & Science (Dec 1998 – Aug 2005)
Research Interests:
- Signal Processing and Machine Learning for Healthcare Analytics
- Biomedical Signal Processing and Applications
- Time-Frequency Methods, Wavelets and Filter Banks
Honors & Recognitions:
- Featured among the Top 2% Scientists Worldwide (Stanford University & Elsevier, 2019–2024)
- Ranked in the Top 0.05% Highly Cited Researchers (ScholarGPS 2024)
- Excellence in Ph.D. Research Award, IIT Bombay
- ERCIM Alain Bensoussan Fellowship, European Union (2019)
- Visiting Professor, Kumamoto University, Japan
Administrative Roles:
- Dean (Outreach and Alumni Affairs), IITRAM
- Associate Dean (Outreach and Alumni Affairs), IITRAM
- Former Coordinator, Center for Advanced Defence Technology (CADT), IITRAM
- Former Head, Department of ECE, AITR Indore
Editorial and Professional Engagements:
- Associate Editor, IET Electronics Letters
- Associate Editor, Frontiers in Signal Processing – Biomedical Signal Processing
- Reviewer for IEEE TBME, IEEE JBHI, Pattern Recognition Letters, Knowledge-Based Systems, etc.
Research Output at a Glance:
- Publications: 100+ (>70 SCI Indexed)
- Citations: 4400+ | h-index: 42 | i10-index: 67
- Patents: 6
- Book Chapters: 9
Research Grants & Projects:
- AI, Machine Learning & IoT-based Systems for Health Monitoring and Autonomous Systems (CADT)
- CoE in Advanced Defence Technology (Government of Gujarat)
- CoE in AI and Machine Learning (Government of Gujarat)
International Collaborations:
Queensland University (Australia) • Charité University Hospital (Germany) • Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome (Italy) • Sheffield Children’s Hospital (UK) • AIIMS Delhi • IITs (Bombay, Delhi, Indore) • Manipal University
Subjects Taught:
Digital Signal Processing | Signals and Systems | Wavelets and Filter Banks | Linear Algebra | Network Theory | Communication Systems