Dr. Vikramjit Singh Bhathal

Dr. Vikramjit Singh Bhathal is an academician and researcher specializing in wireless communication, UAV networks, and intelligent routing systems. He received his B.Tech from Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College and his M.Tech from Punjabi University. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar.

His research investigates communication in UAV and Flying Ad Hoc Networks (FANETs), with work spanning routing protocols, beaconing strategies, UAV mobility, load balancing, handover mechanisms, software-defined networking, cybersecurity, and machine learning for trust-based communication. He has an established publication record in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, conferences, and book chapters.

He has also served in key academic administrative roles, including examination responsibilities, faculty development programs, student mentoring, curriculum development, and accreditation activities.

Dr. Vikramjit Singh Bhathal is currently serving as Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) at UPES. Before joining UPES, he served as Guest Faculty at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar and worked as Assistant Professor at Lovely Professional University and CT University.

His experience spans teaching, lab supervision, accreditation and curriculum work, examination management, and organizing faculty development programs. He actively guides postgraduate and undergraduate student projects and research work.

UAV Communication | FANET Routing | Software-Defined Networking for Aerial Networks | Security in UAV Systems | Mobility Management | Load Balancing | Beaconing Strategies | Trust-Based Communication | AI and Machine Learning | IoT Applications | Intelligent Routing Systems

Dr. Vikram teaches with a focus on fundamentals and first-principles reasoning, encouraging students to strip problems to their core and rebuild solutions using logic and evidence. This approach keeps learning grounded and helps learners avoid shortcuts that weaken understanding.

He links classroom theory to practical scenarios, uses project work to reinforce concepts, and expects students to question, analyze, and justify decisions. By combining technical skill-building with professional responsibility, he prepares students to solve real engineering challenges with confidence and integrity.

Python Programming | C Programming | Data Structures | Operating Systems | Database Systems | Artificial Intelligence | Theory of Computation | Computer Networks | Cloud Computing | Compiler Design | Soft Computing | Network Security | Machine Learning | Computer Graphics | Internet of Things

Awarded MHRD scholarships during Ph.D. studies. Earned the Best Poster Presentation Award at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar for research contributions. Qualified the GATE examination twice and cleared UGC-NET.

Dr. Vikramjit Singh Bhathal has an active scholarly record with SCI and Scopus-indexed publications, conference papers, and book chapters in UAV communication, FANET routing, SDN, cybersecurity, and AI-driven beaconing models.

He serves as a reviewer for respected journals including Peer-to-Peer Networking and Applications, Cluster Computing, and Wireless Networks. He also delivers expert talks on UAV networks and participates in organizing workshops, FDPs, and conferences focused on Machine Learning, IoT, and Cybersecurity.

Email: vikramjit.bhathal@ddn.upes.ac.in