Assistant Professor at Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur
Dr. Ankita Hitesh Harkare is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in antenna design and electronics. With over a decade of experience in teaching and research, she has contributed significantly to the field of wireless communication and signal processing. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur. Her research focuses on dielectric resonator antennas, machine learning applications in communication systems, and energy harvesting techniques. Dr. Harkare has published extensively in reputed journals and conferences, showcasing her commitment to advancing technology in electronics and communication engineering.
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Education
Dr. Harkare has an impressive academic background, having completed her Ph.D. in Antenna Design from IIIT, Nagpur, in 2023 with distinction. She holds a postgraduate degree in Electronics (VLSI Design) from RCOEM, Nagpur University, where she graduated with an 8.09 CGPA in 2014. Her undergraduate studies in Electronics and Communication from RCOEM, Nagpur University, were completed in 2009 with a first-class distinction. Additionally, she pursued a Diploma in Business Management from ICFAI, Tripura, in 2012. Her early education includes a strong foundation in science, having completed her Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with 88.33% and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) with 89.60% from the Maharashtra State Board.
Experience
Dr. Harkare has amassed extensive experience in academia and industry. She has been serving as an Assistant Professor at Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur, since 2016, where she actively engages in teaching, technical workshops, NBA activities, and alumni coordination. Before this, she worked as an Adhoc Assistant Professor at the same institution from 2015 to 2016. She also held a lecturer position at S. B. Jain Institute of Technology, Management, and Research in 2014. Prior to her academic career, she worked as a System Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services from 2010 to 2012, where she gained industrial exposure in software development and system design. Her combined industrial and academic experience enriches her teaching methodology and research insights.
Research Interests
Dr. Harkare’s research interests are diverse and impactful, focusing on cutting-edge advancements in antenna design and wireless communication. Her work extensively explores dielectric resonator antennas, wideband circular polarization techniques, and machine learning applications in optimizing communication systems. She has also delved into intelligent crop management using machine learning, hydroponic farming, and energy harvesting for sustainable electronics. Her interdisciplinary approach enables her to contribute to various domains, bridging the gap between traditional electronics and emerging AI-driven applications.
Awards
Dr. Harkare has been recognized for her contributions to academia and research through multiple awards and honors. Her excellence in teaching and research has earned her accolades at national and international levels. She has received distinguished awards for her publications in high-impact journals and has been an integral part of award-winning research projects. She has also been recognized by IEEE and other academic institutions for her significant contributions to the field of electronics and communication engineering.
Publications
Harkare AH, Kothari AG, Bhurane AA, Solunke Y, Peshwe P. Axial Ratio and Impedance Bandwidth Enhancement of a Circularly Polarized Dielectric Resonator Antenna Using Defected Ground Structure. Microwave and Optical Technology Letters. 2025;67(2):e70140.
Harkare AH, Kothari AG, Bhurane AA, Abegaonkar MP, Patel P. A compact dielectric resonator antenna with wideband circular polarization characteristics for C and X-band applications. Microwave and Optical Technology Letters. 2024;66:e34241.
Harkare A, Kothari A, Bhurane A. Evolution of gain enhancement techniques in dielectric resonator antenna: Applications and challenges. International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies. 2023;15(5):891-905.
Harkare AH, Nilawar AP, Fadnavis RA, Patil AR, Patil JM, Patil U. Intelligent Crop Management Optimization using Machine Learning Algorithms. Advances in Nonlinear Variational Inequalities.
Harkare AH, Neole B, Kene JD, Mohapatra M, Agrawal R, Agrawal R. Enhanced Hydroponic Farming with Crop Suitability Prediction. ISSN: 1092.
Harkare AH, Kothari AG, Bhurane AA. Orthogonal Feed Dual Band Rectangular Dielectric Resonator Antenna for Medical Image Sensing Applications. NeuroQuantology. 2022;20(11):136-143.
Rathkanthiwar P, Badlani K, Harkare AH. Accuracy of Classifier Models in Presence and Absence of Outliers in a Time-Series Dataset of Air Quality. NeuroQuantology. 2022;20(11):277-286.
Conclusion
Dr. Ankita Hitesh Harkare is an accomplished academician and researcher whose contributions to antenna design and electronics have been widely recognized. Her extensive research output, combined with her dedication to teaching and mentoring students, makes her a valuable asset in the field of engineering education. With a strong background in both academia and industry, she continues to drive innovation and contribute significantly to technological advancements in wireless communication and signal processing. Her work serves as an inspiration to aspiring engineers and researchers, shaping the future of electronic and communication systems.