Dr. Ayush Kumar Agrawal

Dr. Ayush Kumar Agrawal is a multidisciplinary researcher and innovator having a Ph.D. in Robotics and Automation with specialization in the design of humanoid COBOT using real-time human movements by IoT. With an extensive academic background spanning robotics, IoT, electronics, and systems design, his work is dedicated to the development of collaborative robotic systems that enhance human-robot interaction. He has 53 intellectual property rights, led funded projects as Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI), and contributed actively to advancing practical solutions in automation, health tech, and public utilities. Dr. Agrawal is passionate about leveraging innovation for social impact, particularly in underserved communities.

• Project Coordinator and Product Designer in several IoT-based and robotics projects funded by institutions such as NIT Delhi, IIT Delhi (UBA), and TATA Steel.
• Internship experiences include JUSCO (Smart City), TATA Motors (PLC Upgradation), Walkover Web Solutions (Customer Experience), and TATA Teleservices (Telecom Systems).
   

• Humanoid and Collaborative Robotics
• Industrial Robotics Systems and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
• Internet of Things (IoT) and Human-Robot Interaction
• Real-Time Embedded Systems and Automation
• 5G/6G Communication Systems (OFDM, FBMC)
• Robotics for Social Good and Infrastructure

Dr. Ayush Kumar Agrawal believes in using a hands-on, problem-solving approach that encourages students to innovate and apply concepts to real-world societal challenges. He integrates IoT-based project work and simulations into his teaching, aiming to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications. He is dedicated to knowledge-sharing through community workshops and fostering a spirit of inclusive technological development.

• Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
• Research Methodology in Computer Science
• Design and Analysis of Algorithms
• Advanced Algorithms
• Industrial IoT and ARM Based Programming
• Compiler Design
• Computer Organization and Architecture
• Mentored student projects in IoT-enabled robotics, gesture-controlled systems, and COVID-related health technology
• Conducted community workshops on basic robotics and electronics for rural and underprivileged students

• 100,000 INR Grant from MSME Champion Scheme for humanoid robot design (NIT Jamshedpur) worked as a PI.
• Best Exhibitor Award, DRDO ITR, Govt. of India (ISCORT 2023)
• Top Performing Section Lead, IEEE India Council HACK 2.0 (Kolkata Section)
• Project grants received from TATA Steel subsidiaries as Co-PI (248,000 INR).
   

• Applied for 53 IPRs in areas such as brain-computer interfaces, smart public devices, and collaborative robotics
• Publications in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals on IoT-enabled robotics, FBMC/OFDM for 5G, and health infrastructure
• Authored book chapters on digital agriculture, solar energy, and IoT in smart environments
• Presented research at conferences including IEEE PARC, ICMLAS, and Springer conferences
• Editor of "Futuristic Trends in Robotics & Automation, Volume 3"
• Guest Editor for a Special Issue of the International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems
• Reviewer for reputed journals such as ICT Express, Eprime Journal, Internet of Things, Ad Hoc Networks, and others
• Reviewed over 500 research articles for leading journals and conferences
• Research interests include Robotics, IoT, Digital Twin, and Intelligent Systems

• Programming: MATLAB, Python, C++, Assembly
• Simulation: Simulink, Multisim, Matplotlib, Netsim
• PCB Design: OrCAD, PSPICE, EasyEDA, Eagle
   

ayush.agrawal@ddn.upes.ac.in