
May 7, 2020
Dr. Krishnasamy T. Selvan – Professor

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Education:
PhD (Antenna theory): Jadavpur University, 2002
MS (Electronics & Control): Birla Institute of Technology and Science, 1996
PGCHE (Higher education): University of Nottingham, 2007
BE(Hons) (Electronics & Communication): Madurai Kamaraj University, 1987
Current and past positions:
June 2012 | present : | Professor, SSN College of Engineering |
February 2005 | June 2012 : | Associate Professor, University of Nottingham Malaysia |
January 1988 | February 2005 : | SAMEER – Centre for Electromagnetics, Chennai Scientific Officer ‘SC’ at the time of joining Scientist ‘E’ at the time of leaving |
Edited book:
K.T. Selvan and K.F. Warnick, Teaching electromagnetics: Innovative approaches and pedagogical strategies,CRC Press: Boca Raton, 2021
Selected journal publications:
- K.T. Selvan and C. M. Furse, “Professional Development Ideas for Students and Young Professionals [Young Professionals],” IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine, vol. 64, no. 5, pp. 122-127, October 2022
- K.T. Selvan, “Lessons Learned From the IEEE AP-S Madras Chapter on Electromagnetics Education in India [Education Corner],” IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine, vol. 63, no. 1, pp. 97-102, Feb. 2021
- K.T. Selvanand R. Janaswamy, “Fraunhofer and Fresnel distances: Unified derivation for aperture antennas,” IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine, vol. 59, no. 4, pp. 12-15, August 2017
- K.T. Selvan, “A revisiting of scientific and philosophical perspectives on Maxwell’s displacement current,” IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine, vol. 51, no. 3, pp. 36-46, June 2009
- K.T. Selvan, “Accurate design method for pyramidal horns of any desired gain and aperture phase error,” IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, vol. 7, pp. 31-32, 2008
- K.T. Selvan, “A modified three-antenna gain measurement method to simplify uncertainty estimation,” Progress In Electromagnetics Research, PIER 57, page 197-208, 2006
- K.T. Selvan, “Derivation of a condition for the normal gain behaviour of pyramidal horns,” IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 48, no. 11, pp. 1782-1784, Nov. 2000
- K.T. Selvan, “An approximate generalization of Schelkunoff’s horn-gain formulas,” IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 47, no. 6, pp. 1001-1004, June 1999
- K.T. Selvan “Studies on the classical gain approximations and the aperture-reflection coefficient of rectangular waveguide antennas,” IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, vol. 40, no. 4, pp. 343-347, November 1998
- K.T. Selvan, “Simple formulas for the gain and far-field of open-ended rectangular waveguides,” IEE Proceedings – Microwaves, Antennas and Propagation, vol. 145, no. 1, pp. 80-84, Feb. 1998
Past PhD students:
Dr. Akila Murugesan, Purdue University, USA
Dr. V. Lingasamy, Rakuten, Bengaluru
Dr. S. Raj Kumar, HCL, Chennai
Dr. GnanamGnanagurunathan, University of Nottingham Malaysia
Dr. Belle Pei Cheng, University of Nottingham Malaysia
Dr. Chin Yeng Tan, Apple, USA
Funded projects:
- Design of metasurface-based shared aperture phased array antenna operating in S and X bands (2021-23)
- Bandwidth enhancement of Ku-band reflectarray antenna for conventional & shaped beams (2017-19)
- Development of radar altimeter antenna (2001-04)
- Development of bore sight reflector antenna (2000-01)
- Indo-US collaborative research programme with NIST, USA (1994-1997)
Professional recognitions/roles:
- Founding Chair, IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) Madras Chapter
- IEEE AP-S Region 10 Distinguished Speaker 2015-16
- Fellow, Higher Education Academy, UK
- Senior Member, IEEE
- Member, IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) Education Committee (2006 – 18) and Educational Initiatives Subcommittee (2016-17)
- Academic Editor, International Journal of Antennas and Propagation (2006 – 2014)
- Editorial Board Member, International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer Aided Engineering (2006 – 2011)
- Visiting Scholar, George Green Institute for Electromagnetic Research, Nottingham, UK (August – September 2009)
- UNDP Fellow, RFI Industries, Australia (February – April 1994)
- Reviewer, IEEE journals
- Conference roles:
- Special Session Co-Organizer – Transforming Electromagnetics Education after Covid, 2021 IEEE AP-S/USNC-URSI Joint Conference, Singapore
- Publications Chair, 2014 IEEE International Microwave and RF Symposium (Bengaluru)
- Student Paper Contest Co-Chair, 2013 IEEE Applied EM Conference (Bhubaneswar)
- Technical Programme Co-Chair, 2011 IEEE Applied EM Conference (Kolkata)
Selected YouTube videos:
Teaching electromagnetics in modern times
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THTfYPHyDm4
Fundamentals of bioelectromagnetics
Why we teach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSf5XZ5p0Tc
Why we should broaden our educational goals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBGd0Dyj59I
Design thinking framework
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeiDYjl6nns
Selected Talks delivered:
- March 24, 2021: “Teaching and learning electromagnetics in modern times.” Organized by IIT Madras.
- April 16, 2019: “Reflective thinking,” IIITD&M Kancheepuram
- October 5, 2017: “A story of Maxwell’s displacement current,” & “An introduction to antenna measurements,” IIT Kanpur. Organized by IEEE AP-S Student Branch Chapter.
- July 25, 2016: “Understanding and addressing electromagnetic education challenges,” National Taiwan University, Taiwan
- October 27, 2015: “Field equivalence principle,” VIT Chennai
- April 24, 2013: “Antenna considerations,” IIT Madras
- September 13, 2011: “A tutorial on electromagnetic units and constants,” IISc Bangalore
Technical interests:
Electromagnetics, Antennas, Electromagnetic arrays, Bioelectromagnetics, Higher education, Professional development, Management principles
Courses taught:
Radiation Systems
Signal Integrity
Principles of Communication
Professional Ethics and Management Practices
Satellite Communications
Antenna & Wave Propagation
Electromagnetic Fields
Personal interests:
Carnatic music, Reading, Quiet walkUpdated: May 2, 2023
Google Scholar link:
http://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=B2RkSkUAAAAJ&hl=en