Dr. R. K. Jeyachitra

R. K. Jeyachitra received her Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree in Microwaves and Optical Engineering from Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India and Ph.D. degree in Information and Communication Engineering from Anna University, Chennai. In 2007, she joined National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy, where she is now a professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. She has several years of research experience in the areas of advanced communication systems. Her research interests are in information and communication systems, microwave/millimeter-wave photonics, optical wireless communication, radio over fiber, optical communication and photonic crystal fibers. She is a life member of Institution of Engineers (IE), Indian Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE). She has authored the various book chapters and papers in reputed journals and conferences. She has reviewed books and acted as reviewer for various referred International Journals and conferences. She also serves on the Technical Program Committee for IEEE international conferences.

Email

jeyachitra@nitt.edu

Qualification

  • B.E. (1995) in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi, affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.
  • M.E. (1997) in Microwave and Optical Engineering from Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi, affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.
  • Ph.D. (2014) in Information and Communication Engineering from Anna University, Chennai.

Positions Held

Name of the Employer Designation Period of Employment
From To
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli Professor 11-03-2024 Till Date
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli Associate Professor 12-03-2018 10-03-2024
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli Assistant Professor 01-05-2012 11-03-2018
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli Lecturer 01-05-2007 30-04-2012
J. J. College of Engineering and Technology, Tiruchirappalli Assistant Professor 03-02-2004 30-04-2007
J. J. College of Engineering and Technology, Tiruchirappalli Lecturer 02-02-1998 02-02-2004

 

Specialization

  • Information and Communication Engineering
  • Microwave and Optical Engineering

Research interests

  • Optical Wireless Communication (OWC)
  • Communication Systems
  • Microwave Photonics
  • Optical Communication
  • Microwave Electronics
  • Radio-Over –Fiber (ROF) systems
  • Optical Networks
  • Wireless Sensor Networks

 

 Subject Handled

  • RF and Microwave Engineering
  • Microwave Electronics
  • Optical Communication
  • Digital Communication
  • Analog Communication systems
  • Digital Electronics
  • Linear Integrated Circuits
  • Applied Electronics
  • Analog Electronic Circuits
  • Electronic Circuit Design
  • Basic Electronics
  • Basics of Electricals and Electronics Engineering
  • Energy and Environmental Engineering
  • Wireless Sensor Networks
  • Advanced Digital Communication (PG)

Lab Developments

  • Microwave Lab
  • Fiber Optic Communication Lab
  • Communication Systems Lab (UG)
  • Electronics Circuits Design Lab
  • Digital Electronics Lab
  • Linear Integrated Circuits Lab
  • Applied Electronics Lab

PG LAB

  • Communication Systems Lab (PG)
  • Optical Fiber Lab (PG)
  • Fiber Optics and Communication Lab (PG)

Publications

Journals

  1. Sivarajan Rajendran, R.K. Jeyachitra, “Efficient Automatic Dispersion Compensation Network for Intensity Modulation Direct Detection in optical fiber communication system”, Computers and Electrical Engineering (Elsevier), Volume 132, 110989, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compeleceng.2026.110989.
  2. Viswa Bharathi Kaliraj, Ramasamy Kandasamy Jeyachitra, Manochandar Subramaniyan, and Sivarajan Rajendran "Nonlinear mitigation using multilayer photonic reservoir computing for long-haul transmission," Optical Engineering (SPIE) 64(9), 097102, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1117/1.OE.64.9.097102
  3. Sindhumitha Kulandaivel, R.K. Jeyachitra, “Novel wavelet decomposition- parallel neural network for accurate OSNR monitoring in optical systems using contrast enhanced optical spectrum”, Optics Communications (Elsevier), Volume 596, 2025, 132527, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132527.
  4. Sindhumitha Kulandaivel., Jeyachitra, R.K. “Dual-Stage Deep Learning Model for Multiparameter Optical Performance Monitoring and Optical Modulation Index Estimation for Radio over Fiber Systems”. Arabian Journal of Science and Engineering (Springer), 50, 11383–11393, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-024-09909-3
  5. Pradeep Doss M, R. K.Jeyachitra, “Prediction and Computational Analysis of Annular Photonic Crystal Based Multifunctional Directional Coupler Quantum Device for Optical Networks”. Advanced Quantum Technology (Wiley), 8, 2400387, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1002/qute.202400387
  6. C. Sathish Kumar, R.K. Jeyachitra, “Performance enhancement of Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) distance measurement using ceramic fiber optic VLC”, Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, Vol. 26, No. 2, pp. 313-322, 2025.
  7. Sindhumitha Kulandaivel, R.K. Jeyachitra, “Experimental analysis of optical spectrum based power distribution analysis for intermediate node monitoring in optical networks using shallow multi-task artificial neural network”, Optical Fiber Technology (Elsevier), Volume 88, 104013, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yofte.2024.104013.
  8. Jenila, C., Jeyachitra, R.K. “Energy-efficient design for green indoor OWC-IoT systems using passive reflective filters and machine learning-assisted quality prediction”. Telecommunication System (Springer), 86, 533–546, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11235-024-01139-0
  9. C. Sathish kumar, R.K. Jeyachitra, “Vehicle light communication design using an efficient learning model”, Physical Communication (Elsevier), Volume 64, 102205, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phycom.2023.102205.
  10. Suganya Pandarinathan, Jeyachitra R.K. “Optimization of received signal strength in visible light communication using the combination of heuristic algorithms”. International Journal of Communication System (Wiley), 37(7), e5728, 2024 doi:10.1002/dac.5728
  11. Pradeep Doss, M., Jeyachitra, R.K. “Quantum slow light annular photonic crystal ring resonator for optical network applications”. Optical and Quantum Electronics (Springer), 56, 741, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-024-06363-1
  12. Pradeep Doss M and R. K. Jeyachitra, "Numerical Analysis of Annular Photonic Crystal Based Reconfigurable and Multifunctional Nanoring Symmetrical Resonator for Optical Networks," in IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, vol. 23, pp. 223-230, 2024, doi: 10.1109/TNANO.2024.3373013.
  13. Sindhumitha Kulandaivel, R.K. Jeyachitra, “Combined image Hough transform based simultaneous multi-parameter optical performance monitoring for intelligent optical networks”, Optical Fiber Technology (Elsevier), Volume 79, 103357, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yofte.2023.103357.
  14. Anagha, E.G, and R. K. Jeyachitra "Photonic Crystal based Design of 3-bit All Optical Parity Checker and Generator for All Optical Computing." Applied Optics, Vol 61 (34),2022. https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.476344
  15. Sindhumitha, K., R.K. Jeyachitra, and Manochandar, S., "Joint modulation format recognition and optical performance monitoring for efficient fiber-optic communication links using ensemble deep transfer learning," Optical Engineering 61(11), 116103 (9 November 2022). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.OE.61.11.116103
  16. Anagha, E.G, and R. K. Jeyachitra. "Review on all-optical logic gates: design techniques and classifications–heading toward high-speed optical integrated circuits." Optical Engineering 61.6 (2022): 060902.
  17. Muttuluru Sreekanth, R.K. Jeyachitra, “Implementation of area-efficient AES using FPGA for IOT applications” International Journal of Embedded Systems, in Press, 2022, Scopus Indexed Journal.
  18.  Anagha, E.G., Jeyachitra, R.K. “Optimized design of an all-optical XOR gate with high contrast ratio and ultra-compact dimensions” Appl. Phys.B 128, 21 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00340-021-07747-x
  19. Anagha, E. G., and R. K. Jeyachitra. "Investigations on All-Optical Binary to Gray and Gray to Binary Code Converters Using 2D Photonic Crystals." IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics, vol. 5, no .6, Dec. 2021, DOI: 10.1109/JQE.2021.3115813.
  20. C. Rajesh Kumar and R. K. Jeyachitra, “Unipolar Precoder Designs for Generalized Spatial Modulation MIMO-VLC Systems” Wireless Personal Communications, vol.121. pp. 647–658, June 2021.
  21. C. Jenila and R.  K.  Jeyachitra, “Green Indoor Optical Wireless Communication Systems: Pathway towards Pervasive Deployment,” Elsevier Digital Communications and Networks, vol. 7, no .3, pp.410-444, Aug. 2021.
  22. E. G. Anagha and R. K. Jeyachitra, “An investigation on the cascaded operation of photonic crystal based all optical logic gates and verification of De Morgan’s law,” Springer Optical and Quantum Electronics, vol. 52, pp. 1-26, May 2020.
  23. C. Jenila and R. K. Jeyachitra, “Energy Efficient Bi-directional Visible Light Communication using Thin-Film Corner Cube Retroreflector for Self-Sustainable IoT,” IET Optoelectronics, vol. 14, no. 5, pp. 223-233, Mar. 2020.
  24. S. Manochandar, M. Punniyamoorthy and R. K. Jeyachitra, “Development of new seed with modified validity measures for k-means clustering,” Elsevier Computers & Industrial Engineering, vol. 141, pp. 1-17, Jan. 2020.
  25. C. Jenila and R. K. Jeyachitra, “Illumination, communication and energy efficiency analysis of indoor visible light communication systems under the influence of optical source emission characteristics,” Springer Photonic Network Communications, vol. 38, no. 1, pp. 129-141, Aug. 2019.
  26. C. Rajesh Kumar and R. K. Jeyachitra , “Low complexity LED grouping based precoding-aided spatial modulation for highly correlated large-scale MIMO-VLC channels,” IET Communications, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 312 – 321, Feb. 2019.
  27. C. Rajesh Kumar and R. K. Jeyachitra , "Improved Joint Generalized Spatial Modulations for MIMO-VLC Systems," IEEE Communications Letters, vol. 22, no. 11, pp. 2226-2229, Nov. 2018.
  28. C. Rajesh Kumar and R. K. Jeyachitra , “Dual-mode generalized spatial modulation MIMO for visible light communications,” IEEE Communications Letters, vol. 22, no. 2, pp. 280-283, Feb. 2018.
  29. C. Rajesh Kumar and R. K. Jeyachitra , “Power efficient generalized spatial modulation MIMO for indoor visible light communications,” IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, vol. 29, no. 11, pp. 921-924, Jun. 2017.
  30. R. K. Jeyachitra and J. Martin Leo Manickam, “Tunable and reconfigurable spectrum-sliced microwave photonic filter using parallel Fabry-Perot filters with external delay and windowing,” European Journal of Scientific Research (EJSR), vol. 103, no. 2, pp. 313-325, Jun. 2013.
  31. R. K. Jeyachitra and J. Martin Leo Manickam, “Reconfigurable millimeter-wave photonic filter based on spectrum-slicing by cascaded Fabry-Perot filters,” Asian Journal of Information Technology, vol.12, no.6, pp.170-175, Jun. 2013.
  32. R. K. Jeyachitra and J. Martin Leo Manickam, “Reconfigurable spectrum sliced millimetre-wave photonic filter with High Q for V-band High Altitude Platforms (HAPs) for broadband wireless access,” European Journal of Scientific Research, vol. 97, no. 2, pp. 281-292, Feb. 2013.
  33. R. K. Jeyachitra and R. Sukanesh, “Highly Selective and Tunable Microwave Photonic Filter Using Parallel Fabry-Pérot Filters for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System Noise and Interference Suppression,” IET Communications, vol.5, no. 8, pp. 1123-1128, May 2011.
  34. R. K. Jeyachitra and R. Sukanesh, “Flexible Tunable Spectrum Sliced Microwave Photonic Filter Using Parallel Fabry- Pérot Filters and Fiber Bragg Grating,” Journal of Microwave, Optoelectronics and Electromagnetic Applications, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 69- 77, Dec. 2011.
  35. R. K. Jeyachitra and R. Sukanesh, “Novel High-Q Spectrum Sliced Photonic Microwave Transversal Filter Using Cascaded Fabry-Pérot Filters,” International Journal of Microwave and Optical Technology (IJMOT), vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 229-234, Jul. 2010.
  36. R. K. Jeyachitra and R. Sukanesh, “A Technical Study on Performance of a Cascaded Incoherent Spectrum Sliced Transversal Photonic Microwave Filter,” International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (IJAER), vol. 5, no. 11, pp. 1979-1986, 2010.
  37. R. K. Jeyachitra and R. Sukanesh, “Performance Enhancement of Spectrum Sliced Photonic Microwave Filter Using Parallel Fabry- Pérot Filters with High Profiled Windowing for WDM-ROF Link,” International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (IJEST), vol. 2, no. 5, pp. 1170-1176, May 2010.
  38. R. K. Jeyachitra and R. Sukanesh, “A Cascaded Incoherent Spectrum Sliced Transversal Photonic Microwave Filters-An Analysis,” International Journal on Computer Science and Engineering (IJCSE), vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 531-535, May 2010.
  39. R. K. Jeyachitra and R. Sukanesh, “Comparative Study of Techniques Deployed in Spectrum Slicing for Microwave Photonic Filters,” International Journal of Photonics (IJP), vol. 1, no. 1-2, pp. 1–10, 2009.
  40. R. K. Jeyachitra , and R. Sukanesh, “Highly Tunable Photonic Microwave Filter Based on a Broadband Optical Source Sliced by Two Cascaded Fabry-Perot Filters,” International Journal of Recent Trends in Engineering (IJRTE), vol. 2, no. 7, pp. 53-55, Nov. 2009.

International Conference

  1. Sindhumitha Kulandaivel and R. K. Jeyachitra, "Intelligent Optical Signal Quality Monitoring Based on Eyediagram Histograms Using Machine Learning," 2025 IEEE First International Conference on Innovations in Engineering and Next-Generation Technologies for Sustainability (ICINVENTS), Coimbatore, India, 2025, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICINVENTS64613.2025.11401430.
  2. Sivarajan R and R. K. Jeyachitra, "Analysis of Dispersion Compensation using Fiber Bragg Grating with Generalized nth Root and nth order Polynomial Chirping Profile with Apodization," 2024 Third International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, Information and Communication Technologies (ICEEICT), Trichirappalli, India, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICEEICT61591.2024.10718560.
  3. M. K. Naik, R. K. Jeyachitra and P. Doss M, "Machine Learning based Multi-Parameter Light Path Quality of Transmission Estimation and Prediction in Optical Networks," 2023 Fifth International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Technologies (ICECCT), Erode, India, 2023, pp. 01-06, doi: 10.1109/ICECCT56650.2023.10179761.
  4. H. Chaudhary, R. K. Jeyachitra and S. Kulandaivel, "Error Vector Magnitude estimation for intelligent optical performance monitoring using transfer learning," 2023 Fifth International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Technologies (ICECCT), Erode, India, 2023, pp. 01-06, doi: 10.1109/ICECCT56650.2023.10179719.
  5. S. Kulandaivel, R. Yadav, R. Anand, R. K. Jeyachitra and S. Manochandar, "A Transfer Learning Approach Towards Optical Spectrum Based Optical Performance Monitoring," 2023 International Conference on Computer Communication and Informatics (ICCCI), Coimbatore, India, 2023, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/ICCCI56745.2023.10128561.
  6. Sourabh Vishwakarma and R. K. Jeyachitra, “Analysis of OSNR and Data Rate Selection Using ML Techniques for Optical Networks,” 5th IEEE International Conference on Devices, Circuits and Systems (ICDCS), Coimbatore, India, pp. 130-134, Mar. 5-6, 2020.
  7. S. J. Karthik and R. K. Jeyachitra, “Performance Study on Nonlinearity Distortion Mitigation in Modulated Optical Interconnects based on Machine Learning,” 5th IEEE International Conference on Devices, Circuits and Systems (ICDCS), Coimbatore, India, pp. 135-139, Mar. 5-6, 2020.
  8. E. G. Anagha and R. K. Jeyachitra, “A new configuration for the realization of reconfigurable and power efficient all-optical XOR and NOT gate,” 7th IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing and Integrated Networks (SPIN), Noida, India, pp. 10-15, Feb. 27-28, 2020.
  9. Vijay Sudhakar Ghayal and R. K. Jeyachitra, “Efficient Eye Diagram Analyzer for Optical Modulation Format Recognition Using Deep Learning Technique,” Springer First International Conference on Advances in Electrical and Computer Technologies, Coimbatore, India, pp. 447-454, Apr. 26-27, 2019.
  10. Manthina Venkata Balakrishna and R. K. Jeyachitra, “Low Complexity Indoor Positioning System with TDOA algorithm using Hilbert Transform Method,” Springer First International Conference on Advances in Electrical and Computer Technologies, Coimbatore, India, pp. 455-463, Apr. 26-27, 2019.
  11. Jenila C and R. K. Jeyachitra , “Design of Green Indoor IoT Networking through Optical Wireless Communication using Passive Optical Reflectors,” IEEE Recent Advances in Intelligent Computational Systems, Thiruvananthapuram, India, pp. 159 – 163, Dec. 6-9, 2018.
  12. T Venkata Sai Pavan and R. K. Jeyachitra , “Integration of Visible Light Communication and Fiber Communication System,” IEEE International Conference on Wireless Communications Signal Processing and Networking (WiSPNET), Chennai, India, pp. 1-6, Mar. 22-24, 2018.
  13. K. Digambar and R. K. Jeyachitra , “An Efficient Photonic-based Millimeter Wavelength Switching Techniques Towards 5G,” IEEE International Conference on Wireless Communications Signal Processing and Networking (WiSPNET), Chennai, India, pp. 1-5, Mar. 22-24, 2018.
  14. Gnanakumar D and R. K. Jeyachitra , “Design and Performance Analysis of Nonlinear Photonic Crystals Based THz Modulator for Ultra-high Speed Communication,” IEEE Workshop on Recent Advances in Photonics (WRAP), Hyderabad, India, pp. 1-4, Dec. 18-19, 2017.
  15. Oppicharla Anilkumar and R. K. Jeyachitra , “Performance Enhancement of Indoor VLC System by employing SAC OCDMA Technique,” IEEE International Conference on Wireless Communications Signal Processing and Networking (WiSPNET), Chennai, India, pp. 1784 - 1789, Mar. 22-24, 2017.
  16. Srinatha N and R. K. Jeyachitra , “Performance analysis of Flip OFDM in spatially modulated MUP MIMO VLC systems,” IEEE International Conference on Wireless Communications Signal Processing and Networking (WiSPNET), Chennai, India, pp. 1790 – 1793, Mar. 22-24, 2017.
  17. Jenila C and R. K. Jeyachitra , “Performance Analysis of Indoor Joint Illumination and Communication Systems using Light Emitting Diodes and Laser Diodes,” IEEE International Conference on Wireless Communications Signal Processing and Networking (WiSPNET), Chennai, India, pp. 905 - 910, Mar. 22-24, 2017.
  18. C. Rajesh Kumar and R. K. Jeyachitra , “Performance comparison of space shift keying MIMO techniques for visible light communication,” IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Control (I2C2), Coimbatore, India, pp. 1-4, 2016.
  19. P. Suganya and R. K. Jeyachitra , “Design of Hybrid VLC-RF based Broadband Access Network,” International Conference on Research in Engineering, Computers and Technology (ICRECT), Tiruchirappalli, India, pp. 112-114, Sep. 8-9, 2016.
  20. A. Anushree and R. K. Jeyachitra , “Performance Analysis of a MIMO VLC (Visible Light Communication) using Different Equalizers,” IEEE International Conference on Wireless Communications Signal Processing and Networking (WiSPNET), Chennai, India, pp. 43-46, Mar. 23-25, 2016.
  21. R. K. Jeyachitra and Dr. (Mrs.) R. Sukanesh, “A 40GHz Band Millimeter-Wave Photonic Filter Based on Spectrum Slicing by Cascaded Fabry-Perot Filters,” International Conference on Recent Advancements In Electrical Sciences (ICRAES’10), Tiruchengode, India, pp. 184-189, Jan. 8-9, 2010.
  22. Sneha Priya and R. K. Jeyachitra , “Acid Rain: A novel Purification Method of Rain Water,” International Conference and Exhibition on Recent Advances in Environmental Protection (RAEP), Agra, India, pp. 69, Dec. 17-19, 2009.
  23. R. K. Jeyachitra and Varun Baxi, “Hybridization of Solar Energy and Wind Energy,” International Conference and Exhibition on Recent Advances in Environmental Protection (RAEP), Agra, India, pp. 79, Dec. 17-19, 2009.
  24. R. K. Jeyachitra and Amogh Anand Vaishampayan, “Conservation of the Gangas River Dolphin Using CritterCAM Technology,” International Conference and Exhibition on Recent Advances in Environmental Protection (RAEP), Agra, India, pp. 182, Dec. 17-19, 2009.
  25. R. K. Jeyachitra , Dr. (Mrs.) R. Sukanesh and Sailesh Ajmera, “Flexible Tunable Spectrum Sliced Microwave Photonic Filter using Parallel Fabry-Perot filters,” IEEE-Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC), SUNTEC City, Singapore, pp. 481-483, Dec. 7-10, 2009
  26. Dr. (Mrs.) R. Sukanesh, R. K. Jeyachitra , et.al, “Optical CAD tools for Microwave Photonic Filters,” International Conference on Mechanical and Electronics Engineering (ICMEE 2009), Chennai, India, pp. 93-98, Jul. 24-26, 2009.
  27. Dr. (Mrs.) R. Sukanesh, R. K. Jeyachitra , et.al, “Investigation on the techniques deployed in Spectrum Slicing for Microwave Photonic Filters,” IEEE International Conference on Computing, Communication and Networking (ICCCN 2008), Karur, India, pp. 1-6, Dec. 18-20, 2008.
  28. R. K. Jeyachitra , D. Sriramkumar and Krishna Bharath, “THZ photonics and its Applications,” International Conference on Advanced Communication systems (ICACS-2007), Coimbatore, India, Jan. 10-12, 2007.

National Conference

  1. Ajay Kumar Gautam, R. K. Jeyachitra, “Design of Neuron Processing Unit for FPGA-Based Deep Convolutional Neural Network using Binarized Weight and Activation For IOT”, National Conference on Internet of Things (NCIOT-23), Bhubaneswar, India, May 06, 2023.
  2. R. K. Jeyachitra and R. Sukanesh, “Performance Analysis of Spectrum Sliced Photonic Microwave Filter Using Parallel Fabry-Pérot Filters for ROF Link,” IETE-National Conference on Information Communication and Intelligent Systems (NCICIS 2011), Cochin, India, pp. 195-197, Feb. 25-26, 2011.
  3. R. K. Jeyachitra , V. Sudha, D. Sriramkumar and V. Syamsudarbabu, “A full duplex radio over fiber transport system,” IETE Conference on RF & Wireless (ICORN RFW-08), Bangalore, India, pp. 13, Apr. 24-26, 2008.
  4. Sukanesh, R. K. Jeyachitra , D. Sriramkumar, “Simultaneous all Optical Frequency up conversion using OFWM-HNL-High conversion efficiency PCF for WDM ROF applications,” IETE Conference on RF & Wireless (ICORN RFW-08), Bangalore, India, pp. 24, Apr. 24-26, 2008.
  5. Sriramkumar, R. R. K. Jeyachitra and Krishna Bharath, “Evolution of Photonic crystal fiber quality in Electronics and Communication,” All India Seminar on Challenges for quality and Reliability, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Orissa, India, pp. 207-213, Nov. 4-5, 2006.
  6. R. K. Jeyachitra and D. Sriramkumar, “Emerging Trends in ROF Technology for Broadband Wire/Wireless access systems,” National Conference on Emerging Trends in Communication Systems, Tiruvannamalai, India, pp. 1-5, Apr. 7-8, 2006.

Book Chapters

  1. R. K. Jeyachitra, S. Manochandar, M. Pradeep Doss, “Intelligent Optical Networks Challenges, Opportunities, and Applications”, in the book “Intelligent Communication Networks Research and Applications”, 1st Edition, CRC Press, eBook ISBN: 9781003303114, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003303114.
  2. Jeyachitra, R.K. and Manochandar, S, “Machine Learning and Deep Learning: Classification and Regression Problems, Recurrent Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks” in the book “Multimodal Biometric and Machine Learning Technologies: Applications for Computer Vision”, Wiley Publisher, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119785491.ch10.

Reviewer in Journal/Conference

  • IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Industrial Electronics
  • China Communications
  • IEEE Communications Letters
  • Optical Fiber Technology
  • Microwave and Optical Technology Letters
  • Optical Engineering
  • Wireless Personal Communications
  • IET Optoelectronics
  • IEEE Access
  • CSI Transactions on ICT
  • Arabian journal for science and engineering
  • Engineering applications of artificial intelligence
  • Journal of optics
  • Optical fiber technology
  • Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy. Part A, Physical Sciences
  • Silicon Journal
  • Telecommunications systems
  • IEEE-Microwave Theory and Techniques
  • IET Communications
  • ICMCOE-2023 Conference

Sponsored R&D Projects

Principal Investigator for the project titled “Efficient Modulation Format Recognition and Optical Performance Monitoring for Intelligent Management of Future Optical Communication Networks” funded by SERB with a total funding of 50.21 Lakhs during the period 2019-2023, Project No: EEQ/2019/000647 - Completed.

Patent

Anagha E G, R K Jeyachitra titled “A Photonic Crystal-based Optical D Flip-Flop and Optical SISO Shift Register Device” filed in the name “National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli” granted on 20.01.2025. (Patent No.: 558256)

Ph.D. Guidance

S. No.

Name of the student

Program

Area of Research

Status

1

Ms. P. Suganya

Ph.D. (PT)

Investigation of Hybrid Heuristic and Deep Learning Techniques for Maximizing Received Signal Strength in Indoor Visible Light Communication Networks

Completed

2

Mr. C. Rajesh Kumar

Ph.D. (FT)

A Study on the Design of Efficient Constellation and Precoder for GSM MIMO Visible Light Communication Systems

Completed

3

Ms. Jenila C

Ph.D. (FT)

A Study on the Design and Performance of Energy Efficient Green Indoor Optical Wireless Communication Systems – IOT

Completed

4

Mr. C. Sathish Kumar

Ph.D. (PT)

A Study on performance enhancement of Vehicle-to-Vehicle Visible Light Communication for Intelligent Transportation Systems

Completed

5

Mr. V. Srinivasa Rao

Ph.D. (PT)

Elastic Optical Networks

Ongoing

6

Ms. Anagha E. G

Ph.D. (FT)

Investigations on the Design of Photonic Crystal Based All Optical Logic Devices for Photonic Integrated Circuits

Completed

7

Ms. Sindhumitha K

Ph.D. (FT-Project)

A Study on Intelligent Modulation Format Recognition and Multi Parameter Optical Performance Monitoring for Efficient Fiber Optic Communication Systems

Completed

8

Mr. Pradeep Doss M

Ph.D. (FT)

Investigations on the Design of Annular Photonic Crystal based Multifunctional Quantum Photonic Devices for Optical Networks

Completed

9

Mr. Sivarajan R

Ph.D. (FT)

Optical Communication

Ongoing

10

Ms. Rubitha K

Ph.D. (FT)

Quantum Communication

Ongoing

PG and UG Thesis Guidance

 

Completed

Ongoing

PG Thesis Guidance

46

02

UG Thesis Guidance

35

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Country visited:

  • Singapore (2009) for presented paper in IEEE Asia Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC)

Workshop/Training Programmes Organized

  • One day Workshop in “AI for Intelligent Optical Communication Systems and Networks” sponsored by SERB-SSR held on May 31, 2023 in National Institute of Technology, Trichy.
  • Two days State Level Workshop for Faculty in “Recent Trends in Microwave and Optical Communication”, 2004, JJCET, Trichy.
  • One Day Workshop on “WiMAX, 3G-Appliocations in Wireless Technologies” under TEQIP community services, 2007, National Institute of Technology, Trichy.
  • One day training programme in Microwave Lab for Non-teaching Staff in JJCET, Trichy.

Books Reviewed

  • “OPTICAL FIBER COMMUNICATION” – Cambridge University Press, 2015.
  • “ANALOG AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATION” – T. L. Singal – Tata-McGraw-Hill-Education, 2011.
  • “OPTICAL FIBER COMMUNICATIONS”- 4/e-Gerd Keiser – McGraw-Hill–Education, 2010.
  • “WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS: 3G and Beyond”-Iti Saha Misra-McGraw-Hill-Education, 2009.

Outreach Activities

  • Ph.D Thesis Evaluator & Oral Examination Board Member – Examiner
    • Anna university
    • Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
    • Pondicherry University
  • Chairperson
    • ICEEET’16 on 18th March 2016 at Indra Ganesan College of Engineering, Trichy
  • Advisory Committee Member
    • 15th National Conference on Signal Processing Communication & VLSI Design (NCSCV’23)
  • Technical Program Committee Member
    • 2nd International Conference Women Researchers in Electronics and Computing, DECE, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab, 2023
    • ICMACC 2022 International Conference on Recent Trends in Microelectronics, Automation, Computing and Communication Systems
    • Virtual International Conference on Communication, Computation, Control, and Automation (ICCCA-2022)
    • 4th International Conference on Emerging Technology Trends in Electronics, Communication and Networking in SVNIT, Surat, 2021
    • Conference on Information and Communication Technology (CICT-2018) in Jabalpur
    • 7th IEEE IACC-2017, VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad
    • INDICON-2017
    • IEEE ICSPICC, India, 2016
    • 6th IEEE IACC-2016, SRKR Engineering College
  • Reviewer for Curriculum and Syllabus
    • DECE, M.Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur
  • Expert Member in the Inspection Committee, Anna university Chennai
  • Resource Person for Anna University Six Day Online FDTP on Adhoc & Wireless Sensor Networks

Academic/Administrative Responsibilities:

Institute Level

  • Stock Verification Officer
  • Faculty Advisor – B.Tech. (2019 – 2022) and M.Tech. Communication System (2021)
  • Student Mentor for first year students (2014 – 2015)
  • Member in Convocation Committee, M.Tech. Admission Committee

Department Level

  • Class Committee Chairman & PAC Chairperson
    • V Sem ECE (2019 to 2022)
    • I Sem M Tech Communication Systems (July 2023)
    • II Sem M Tech VLSI System (January 2024 to July 2025)
  • M.Tech. Communication Systems project evaluation committee member (AY 2022-2023 and 2023-2024)
  • UG Project Coordinator
  • Faculty In Charge UG (2007-2017) and PG Communication Systems (2009-2012)

Curriculum and Research Lab Development

Professional Body Membership

  • Life Member in Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
  • Life Member in Indian Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
  • Member in the Institution of Engineers (IE), India

Profile Links

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Contact Address

Dr.R.K.JEYACHITRA,
Professor,
Electronics and Communication Engineering,
National Institute of Technology,
Tiruchirappalli-620015.
TamilNadu,INDIA

Phone no. : 0431 2503320