DR. ANITHA GOPALAN WON ICONIC WOMEN SCIENTIST AWARD IN THE FIELD OF RESEARCH AND ACADEMICS

BY SCIENTIFIC LAURELS Research and Academics INDIA

Dr. Anitha Gopalan is an Associate Professor at the Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha University, Chennai, India, with over 11 years of experience in teaching and research. She specializes in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Computer Science, focusing on antenna design, RF MEMS, biomedical and wearable antennas, and 5G/6G communication systems.

Her expertise extends to antenna measurement using Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), anechoic chamber techniques, and microwave test benches. She is also proficient in Ansoft HFSS, Intellisuite, CST, ADS, AWR, IE3D, and MATLAB Simulink, making significant contributions to research and technology development in these domains.

Significant Achievements

Dr. Gopalan has earned prestigious accolades for her contributions to research and academia, including:

  • World’s Top 2% Scientist 2024, recognized by Stanford University.
  • Heinrich Hertz Inspiring International Education Excellence Award 2024, for her contributions to Electronics & Communication Engineering.
  • Academic Excellence Award in Outstanding Publication, awarded at the Future Tech Summit’24, Woxsen University.
  • Outstanding Alumni Award, honored by B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology.
  • Research Excellence Award 2023, presented by ZIBOZAX Research Foundation.
  • Outstanding Researcher Award 2023, awarded by Chess Educational Publisher.
  • Swami Vivekananda Award for Excellence in Sports, in recognition of her achievements in All India Inter-University Ball Badminton and Star Sports Women Award (3 consecutive years, PSG TECH).
  • Best Young Faculty Award – 2025, awarded by GRABS Educational Charitable Trust for her outstanding contributions to the student community.

Her research excellence is reflected in:

  • 145+ research publications in WoS, Scopus, and IEEE Xplore, with 1780+ citations, an h-index of 25, and an i10-index of 42.
  • 16 book chapters published in Electronics Engineering.
  • 8 patents, including 3 granted and 5 published.
  • 57 publications in international journals and 88 in international conferences.
  • Research supervision of 8 Ph.D. scholars in THz Antennas, 5G/6G Communications, and Antenna Design using Machine Learning.
  • Funded research collaboration with DST Fast-Track, focusing on MEMS-based electronically steerable antennas.
  • MoU facilitation between CDT Technology Pvt. Ltd. and Saveetha School of Engineering for academic and research collaboration.

Notable Contributions

Dr. Gopalan plays a key role in reviewing and editing international journals and IEEE conferences, ensuring the publication of high-quality research. She serves as a peer reviewer for renowned journals, including Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, and Taylor & Francis.

Beyond research, she actively mentors students, organizes international and national conferences, workshops, and seminars, and supervises academic projects. She has also contributed to the submission of research proposals under DST-NPNST (Advanced Materials - Nano Mission).

Academic Contributions

  • Serving as a thesis evaluator, internal expert panel member, doctoral committee (DC) member, and external examiner for Ph.D. evaluations.

Eligibility for Iconic Women Scientist Award

Recognizing her outstanding contributions to engineering, research, and academic leadership, Dr. Anitha Gopalan is eligible for the "Iconic Women Scientist Award" in Scientific Laurels. Her pioneering work in antenna technology, research innovation, and mentorship makes her a distinguished figure in the scientific community.