Educational Qualifications:
Qualification | Department/Discipline/Area, Board/Institution, Year |
Ph.D. | Department of Electrical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India, 2017. Thesis title: Efficient Power Allocation Schemes for Hybrid Decode-Amplify-Forward Relay Based Wireless Cooperative Network |
| MTech. | Telematics and Signal Processing, Department of ECE, NIT Rourkela, 2011. |
BTech. | Electronics and Communication Engineering, GEC, JNTU Hyderabad, 2006. |
Courses Taught: Analog and Digital Communications, Wireless Communication, Optical Communication, Signals and Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Cellular and Mobile Communication, Digital Communications, Information Theory and Coding, Advanced Linear Algebra and optimization, Communication Systems.
Publications:
Sl. No. | Journals | Rating | Impact Factor |
2025: | |||
| 1. | Uma Maheswara Rao Ukyam, Kiran Kumar Gurrala, "Secure MISO-NOMA wireless networks with STAR-RIS: A novel SDR-based resource allocation under hardware impairments" Computers and Electrical Engineering, Elsevier, Volume 127, Part B, 2025, 110574, ISSN 0045-7906, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compeleceng.2025.110574. | Q1 | 4.9 |
| 2. | Narasimha Nayak, Kiran Kumar Gurrala, Turimerla Pratap, K.Nageswara Rao, "Maximizing secure communication in SWIPT-NOMA with SIC and CSI errors", AEU - International Journal of Electronics and Communications, Volume 193, 2025, 155740, ISSN 1434-8411, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aeue.2025.155740. | Q2 | 3.2 |
| 3. | H. Pamu, P.K.Kumar, and Kiran Kumar Gurrala, “A novel single DVCCTA based electronically tunable, wideband, four mode instrumentation amplifier,” Radio Science Journal, Wiley , Vol.60, no.6, Art.e2025RS008241, Jun2025. | Q2 | 1.5 |
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3. | Uma Maheswara Rao Ukyam, Kiran Kumar Gurrala, “Secrecy rate analysis and power allocation strategies for control jamming-enabled STAR-RIS NOMA wireless network with non-ideal hardware”, Signal, Image and Video Processing, pp:1-13, 2024. (SCI, Springer, IF-2.0, Q2). | Q2 | 2 |
4, | Uma Maheswara Rao Ukyam, Kiran Kumar Gurrala, “Ergodic rate analysis and power allocation schemes for a novel active simultaneous transmission and reflection reconfigurable intelligent surface?aided wireless network”, International Journal of Communication Systems, vol. 37, 2024. (SCI, Wiley, IF-1.7, Q2). | Q2 | 1.7 |
5. | V Narasimha Nayak, Kiran Kumar Gurrala, “Secrecy Enhancement in AF Relaying Assisted SWIPT-NOMA via Power Optimization and Control-Jamming” Wireless Personal Communications, vol. 135, pp:431-450, 2024. (SCI, Springer, IF-1.9, Q2). | Q2 | 1.9 |
| 2023 |
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6. | Purna Chandra Reddy, Kiran Kumar Gurrala, “Joint DR-DME Grading classification using Optimal Feature Selection-based Deep Graph Correlation Network”, Applied Soft Computing, vol. 149, 2023,110981, ISSN1568-4946. (SCI, Elsevier, IF-7.2, Q1). | Q1 | 7.2 |
7. | Aylapogu Pramod Kumar, Kiran Kumar Gurrala, “Blind modulation classification in multiple input and output-orthogonal frequency division multiplexing using time-frequency analysis and customized convolutional neural network architecture”, Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, vol. 34 (3), e4710,2023. (SCI, Wiley, IF-2.5, Q1). | Q1 | 2.5 |
8. | Pramod Kumar Aylapogu, Kiran Kumar Gurrala, “MM wave based multiband spider slot patch antenna for 5G and underwater communication” Microsystem Technologies, vol. 29 (11), 1547-1556, 2023. (SCI, Wiley, IF-1.6, Q3). | Q2 | 1.6 |
| 2022 |
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9. | V. Purna Chandra Reddy, Kiran Kumar Gurrala, “Joint DR-DME classification using deep learning-CNN based modified grey-wolf optimizer with variable weights”, Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, vol. 73,2022,103439, ISSN1746-8094. (SCI, Elsevier, IF-4.9, Q1). | Q1 | 4.9 |
10. | V. Purna Chandra Reddy, Kiran Kumar Gurrala, “OHGCNet: Optimal feature selection-based hybrid graph convolutional network model for joint DR-DME classification”, Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, vol. 78, 2022, 103952, ISSN 1746-8094. (SCI, Elsevier, IF-4.9, Q1). | Q1 | 4.9 |
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| Pramod Kumar Aylapogu, Kiran Kumar Gurrala, “A mm wave circularly polarized tri-band saucer shaped antenna for under water monitoring”, Microsystem Technologies, vol. 28 (8), 1739-1750, 2022. (SCI, Wiley, IF-1.6, Q3). | Q2 | 1.6 |
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12. | Kiran Kumar Gurrala, V Narasimha Nayak “A Novel Resource Allocation for SWIPT-NOMA Enabled AF Relay Based Cooperative Network”, Wireless Personnel Communication, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 2699-2716, Feb 2021. (SCI, Springer, IF-1.9, Q2). | Q2 | 1.9 |
13. | Dr. Kiran Kumar Gurrala, V. Narasimha Nayak “Optimal power allocation-based novel control jamming scheme for nonorthogonal multiple access enabled decode-and-forward relay network” International Journal of Communication Systems, vol. 34, no. 11, pp. 1-13, April 2021. https://doi.org/10.1002/dac.4845. (SCI, Wiley, IF-1.7, Q2). | Q2 | 1.7 |
14. | Kiran Kumar Gurrala, V Narasimha Nayak, “Power Allocation-Assisted secrecy analysis for NOMA enabled cooperative network under multiple eavesdroppers” ETRI Journal (Wiley), vol.43, pp. 758-768, May 2021. (SCI, Wiley, IF-1.3, Q2). | Q2 | 1.3 |
15. | Dr. Kiran Kumar Gurrala, V. Narasimha Nayak “Enhanced Physical Layer Security for Cooperative NOMA Network with Hybrid-Decode-Amplify-Forward Relaying via Power Allocation Assisted Control Jamming” Wireless Personnel Communication (Springer), vol. 120, pp.2473-2490, July 2021. (SCI, Springer, IF-1.9, Q2). | Q2 | 1.9 |
| 2017 |
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16. | K. K. Gurrala and S. Das, "Performance study of hybrid decode-amplify-forward (HDAF) relaying scheme for physical layer security in wireless cooperative network", International Journal of Communication Systems, vol. 30, no. 8, May 2017. (SCI, Wiley, IF-1.7, Q2). | Q2 | 1.7 |
17. | Kiran Kumar Gurrala and S. Das, "Minimized SER and QOS Based Power Allocation Strategies for Multi HDAF Relay Cooperative Network", Wireless Personal Communications., vol. 96, no. 1, pp. 779-798, April 2017. (SCI, Springer, IF-1.9, Q2). | Q2 | 1.9 |
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18. | Deepak Kumar Rout, Kiran Kumar Gurrala and Susmita Das, "Performance of amplify forward and decode forward cooperative strategies for body surface communications in UWB Body Area Networks", International Journal of Communication Systems, vol. 29, pp. 916928, 2016. (SCI, Wiley, IF-1.7, Q2). | Q2 | 1.7 |
19. | Kiran Kumar Gurrala., Das, S, “Hybrid decode-amplify-forward (HDAF) scheme in distributed Alamouti-coded cooperative network”, International Journal of Electronics, vol. 102, no. 5, pp. 725–741, Sep. 2015. (SCI, Springer, IF-1.1, Q3). | Q3 | 1.1 |
20. | Kiran Kumar Gurrala and Susmita Das, Maximized Channel Capacity Based Power Allocation Technique for Multi Relay Hybrid Decode-Amplify Forward Cooperative Network, Wireless Personal Communications (Spriger), vol. 87, no.3, pp. 663–678, May 2015. | Q2 | 1.9 |
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Sl. No. | Conferences | ||
| 1 | V. N. Nayak, D. B. S. Rohan, D. K. Reddy, P. N. Sridhar and K. K. Gurrala, "SOP Minimization in Cooperative Relay-Based NOMA Network with Control Jammer," 2024 IEEE Wireless Antenna and Microwave Symposium, Visakhapatnam, India, 2024, pp. 1-5. |
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| H. Pamu, K. K. Puli and K. K. Gurrala, "A novel DVCCTA based Electronically tunable Instrumentation Amplifier," 2023 International Conference on Communication, Circuits, and Systems (IC3S), BHUBANESWAR, India, 2023, pp. 1-5. |
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3 | M. D. Garnepudi, U. M. Ukyam and K. Kumar Gurrala, "Sum Secrecy Rate Maximization for Control Jamming assisted STAR-RIS Wireless Network," 2023 International Conference on Microwave, Optical, and Communication Engineering (ICMOCE), Bhubaneswar, India, 2023, pp. 1-4. |
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4 | U. M. R. Ukyam, P. Sireesha, P. D. P. Kumar, A. P. N. V. R. M. Ashish and K. K. Gurrala, "Enhanced Physical Layer Security for RIS aided Wireless Network with Control Jammer and Power Allocation Scheme," 2023 2nd International Conference on Paradigm Shifts in Communications Embedded Systems, Machine Learning and Signal Processing (PCEMS), Nagpur, India, 2023, pp. 1-5. |
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5 | H. Pamu, K. K. Puli and K. K. Gurrala, "Realization of Electronically Controllable, Wide bandwidth Instrumentation Amplifier using single DVCCTA," 2023 International Conference on Wireless Communications Signal Processing and Networking (WiSPNET), Chennai, India, 2023, pp. 01-05. |
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6 | N. Nayak Vankudoth and K. Kumar Gurrala, "Power Allocation Assisted New Control Jamming Scheme for NOMA Enabled AF Relay Network," 2020 IEEE 17th India Council International Conference (INDICON), New Delhi, India, 2020, pp. 1-6. |
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| V. N. Nayak and K. Kumar Gurrala, "A New Resource Allocation Approach for Swipt Enabled DF Relay-Based NOMA Network," 2020 11th International Conference on Computing, Communication and Networking Technologies (ICCCNT), Kharagpur, India, 2020, pp. 1-7. |
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8 | J. Sushma, M. N. Gayathri, S. Srivani, V. N. Nayak and K. Kumar Gurrala, "Performance Analysis and Power allocation for Multi Relay Wireless Cooperative NOMA Networks with Diversity Combining strategies," 2020 IEEE International Students' Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Science (SCEECS), Bhopal, India, 2020, pp. 1-6. |
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9 | K. K. Gurrala, L. Yemineni, K. S. R. Rayana and L. K. Vajja, "A New Segmentation method for Plant Disease Diagnosis," 2019 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Communication and Computational Techniques (ICCT), Jaipur, India, 2019, pp. 137-141. |
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10 | K. K. Gurrala, K. Navya, M. Sravya and E. Ramakrishna, "Maximized Energy Efficiency Based Power Allocation Strategy in Wireless Cooperative Network," 2019 TEQIP III Sponsored International Conference on Microwave Integrated Circuits, Photonics and Wireless Networks (IMICPW), Tiruchirappalli, India, 2019, pp. 64-68. |
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11 | K. K. Gurrala and S. Das, "Maximized secrecy rate-based power allocation for wireless cooperative network with control jamming," 2015 IEEE 12th Malaysia International Conference on Communications (MICC), Kuching, Malaysia, 2015, pp. 276-281. |
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12 | T. Divya, K. K. Gurrala and S. Das, "Performance analysis of hybrid decode-amplify-forward (HDAF) relaying for improving security in cooperative wireless network," 2015 Global Conference on Communication Technologies (GCCT), Thuckalay, India, 2015, pp. 682-687. |
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13 | K. K. Gurrala and S. Das, "Minimized SER based power allocation for multi HDAF relay cooperative network using differential evolution algorithm," 2014 Annual IEEE India Conference (INDICON), Pune, India, 2014, pp. 1-6. |
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14 | D. Tera, K. K. Gurrala and S. Das, "Power allocation for AF cooperative relaying using particle swarm optimization," 2014 International Conference on Green Computing Communication and Electrical Engineering (ICGCCEE), Coimbatore, India, 2014, pp. 1-4. |
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15 | K. K. Gurrala and S. Das, "Study of channel capacity for hybrid decode-amplify-forward (HDAF) scheme in distributed Alamouti coded cooperative network," 2013 International conference on Circuits, Controls and Communications (CCUBE), Bengaluru, India, 2013, pp. 1-5. |
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16 | K. K. Gurrala and S. Das, "Performance study of hybrid decode-amplify-forward (HDAF) scheme in distributed Alamouti coded cooperative network," 2013 International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics (ICACCI), Mysore, India, 2013, pp. 271-276. |
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Sl. No. | Book Chapters | ||
| 1 | Purna Chandra Reddy, V., Gurrala, K.K. (2023). “Machine Learning and Deep Learning-Based Framework for Detection and Classification of Diabetic Retinopathy” in Biomedical Signal and Image Processing with Artificial Intelligence. EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing. Springer, Cham. |
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PhD guidance:
List of awarded:
S.No | Name | Area of Research | Status | Title of the Ph.D. Thesis |
1 | V. Narasimha Nayak | Wireless Communication | Awarded on 20th March 2023 | Efficient Power Allocation Schemes for NOMA and SWIPT-enabled Cooperative Network with Physical Layer Security |
2 | U. Umamaheswara rao | Wireless Communication | Awarded on 22nd April 2025 | Efficient Resource Allocation Strategies for STAR-RIS assisted MISO-NOMA Wireless Network with Physical Layer Security |
3 | V Purna Chandra Reddy | Biomedical Signal Processing | Awarded on 22nd May 2025 | Development of Neural Network Frameworks for joint Detection and Grading of Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Edema using FUNDUS Images |
4 | A Pramod Kumar | Antenna Design | Defended on 25th June 2025 | Investigations on Millimeter wave patch antennas for underwater monitoring |
List of ongoing :
S.No | Name | Area of Research | Full-Time/ Part-Time | Date of Joining |
1 | L.Tejaswini | Dual functional RIS-Aided ISAC NOMA systems | Full-Time | July 2023 |
2 | D Poojitha | Wireless Communication | Full-Time | January 2024 |
3 | Ch.Chaitanya Krishna | VLSI system design | Full-Time | July 2024 |
4 | Papin Kumar Sahoo | VLSI System design | Full-Time | January 2025 |
5 | Qurratul Ayn | Multi band circularly polarized antennas and arrays for wireless applications | Part-Time | August 2020 |
6 | R.Aditya | Wireless communications-NOMA enabled relay based under water VLC systems | Part-Time | January 2021 |
Projects :
Sl. No. | As PI or Co-PI | Project Title | Sponsoring Agency | Period of project | Project Cost (in Rs. Lakhs) |
| 1 | PI | Energy Efficient Mesh Architecture Based Indigenous Neuromorphic Processor for Extreme Edge IoT Applications | Chips to Startup (C2S), MeitY | 2023-2028 | Rs. 95.99 Lakhs |
Administrative Activities at NIT-ANP.
S.No. | Position | No. of Semesters | Nature of Job | From (dd/mm/yyyy) | To (dd/mm/yyyy) |
1 | Head | 6 | Head, DECE | 01/10/2020 | 30/09/2023 |
Outreach Activities from NIT-ANP.
Contributed two chapters for the Indian adoption of most popular book entitled “AN INTRODUCTION TO ANALOG & DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS, 2ED” by SIMON HAYKIN, MICHAEL MOHER.
Awards and Honors
Received “SRGEC Ratna Award under the category: distinguished alumni award: excellence in academics” in Silver Jubilee Celebrations from Seshadri Rao Gudlavalleru Engineering College on 17th Feb 2024.