Rajesh K. Sharma Nawatzkistr. 9 Phone: +49(0)421/200-3193 e-mail: [email protected] 28755 Bremen, Germany www: http://www.xwallace.com Nationality: Nepali Education PhD student in Electrical Engineering (2007-to date) School of Engineering and Science, Jacobs University Bremen, Germany Research in cognitive radio: Sensing, Channel characterization, Collaboration, Measurements M.Eng. Telecommunications (2002) Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand Dissertation: Dynamic Channel Assignment in OVSF CDMA for Third Generation Wireless Systems B.Sc. Engg. (with Honors) in Electrical Engineering (1998) University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore Specialization: Electronics and Communication Employment Teaching Assistant of Electrical Engineering (2007-to date) School of Engineering and Science, Jacobs University Bremen, Germany Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering (2003-2007) School of Engineering, Kathmandu University, Nepal Lecturer of Electrical Engineering (1999-2001) School of Engineering, Kathmandu Uuniversity, Nepal Other Professional Activities M. E. Communications Program Coodinator (2006-2007) Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kathmandu University, Nepal External Examiner : Master Thesis and Undergraduate Projects in Tribhuvan University and Pokhara University, Nepal Member of Task Force (2006) Nepal Telecommunications Authority Making recommendations for radio frequency related issues Frequent Reviewer: IEEE Trans. Antennas and Propag., IEEE VT Conference, IEEE Globecomm. Conference etc. 1 Teaching Experience Teaching Assistant of Electrical Engineering (2007-to date) School of Engineering and Science, Jacobs University Bremen, Germany Courses: Wireless Communications I (Undergraduate)-Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009 Wireless Communications II (Graduate)-Spring 2008, Spring 2009 Assistant Professor (July 2003 to July 2007) Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kathmandu University, Nepal -2 courses per semester, laboratory work and final year projects (mainly in Wireless field) Courses Taught: Wireless Communications (Master in Communication Engineering) Telecommunication Networks (Master in Communication Engineering) Cellular Mobile Communication (4 semesters) Microwave Devices and Systems (4 semesters) Signal and Systems (1 semester) Digital Transmission and Switching Systems (1 semester) Digital Switching Systems (1 semester) Network Analysis (1 semester) Electronics Engineering I (2 semesters) Lecturer(December 2002 to July 2003) Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kathmandu University, Nepal -2 courses per semester, laboratory work and projects (mainly final year) Courses: Digital Switching Systems (1 semester) Signal and Systems (1 semester) Network Analysis (1 semester) Lecturer (February 1999 to April 2001) Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kathmandu University, Nepal - 2 courses per semester, laboratory works and projects Courses: Microwave Systems (1 semester, 2 groups) Computer Organization (1 semester) Communication Theory (2 semester) Communication Engineering (1 semester) Signal and Systems (1 semester) 2 Research Interests Wireless and mobile communications and networks Cognitive radio Channel modeling for emerging wireless applications Channel allocation strategies Adaptive and Smart Antennas MIMO, OFDM and UWB systems Trainings / Workshops • 1 week training workshop on “Design, implementation and analysis of database for the natural resource management”, jointly organized by Kathmandu University and Indiana University USA, 2001. • Two days workshop on “Wind Energy-2000”, organized by Kathmandu University, 2000 • Teachers training course (10 Sessions) by Prof. Paul H. Drinkwater (HOD, Dept. of EEE, KU) organized by Kathmandu University, 2000. • A special course on “Microwave circuit design”, by Prof. (Dr.) Graham French, University of Canberra, organized by Kathmandu University, 2000. • An Intensive course on “Reliability Engineering”, by Prof. Stian Lydersen, NTNU Norway, organized by Kathmandu University, 1999. • A special course on “Design and analysis of software systems”, by Prof. David Bellin, North Carolina University, organized by Kathmandu University, 2000. • Microcomputer courses (10 Sessions) organized by Micro-computer Education Committee, Stu- dent Union, Asian Institute of Technology, 2001. • Two days lecture and training on “Light emitting diodes and applications”, organized by the project ‘ENLIGHTEN’ under Asia-link program of European commission, 2007. Computer Knowledge Operating Systems: DOS and Microsoft Windows, Linux Applications: LaTeX, Microsoft Office Utilities, HTML Programming Languages/Tools/Packages: C, C++, FORTRAN, JAVA, MATLAB, Octave, ADS, FDTD etc. Foreign Languages English, Hindi, Urdu(spoken), German(basic) 3 Other Professional Experiences • Member of the task force of Nepal Telecommunications Authority (telecommunications regulatory body of Nepal) to make recommendations on mobility issues in CDMA-WLL systems (2004). • Member of the committee of Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) to prepare the TOR for studies on standardization issues of telecommunications equipment (2005). • Subject committee member, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kathmandu University (for 2004-2005). • Subject committee member, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kathmandu University (for 2005-2007). • Subject committee member, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Purbanchal University (for 2003-2005). • Member of the special committee of Purbanchal University to prepare the curriculum of B.E. in Biomedical Engineering (2005, 2006). • Member of an expert committee of Nepal Engineering College (Pokhara University) to prepare the draft of curriculum of M.E. in Communication Engineering (2005). • Expert nominated by Electronics and Computer Engineering Subject Committee of Purbanchal University to prepare the syllabus for the course “Wireless and Mobile Communications” for Purbanchal University (2005). • Expert nominated by Electronics and Computer Engineering Subject Committee of Purbanchal University to prepare the syllabus for the course “CDMA Technology” for Purbanchal University (2006). • Member of the task force of Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) to prepare draft of “Radio Frequency Distribution Regulation” (April, 2006). • Expert of the committee of Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) to study and make recommendations on SMS regulation issues (August, 2006). • Resource person for Training Centre of Nepal Telecom (incumbent telecommunications operator) to give training to the engineers on the field of existing and emerging broadband technologies (main emphasis on wireless broadband technologies), (July-August 2006). • Handling of departmental responsibilities as acting head of the department in the absence of HOD. Professional Memberships Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)-Member No. 90549578 Member, Nepal Engineering Council, Regd. No. 42 (Electrical) Member, Nepal Engineers Association, Memb. No : 4263 (G) 4 Publications/Presentations 1. R. K. Sharma and J. W. Wallace, “ Indoor shadowing correlation measurements for cognitive radio studies,” in Proc. 2009 IEEE Antennas and Propag. Society Intl. Symp. and USNC- URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Charleton, SC, USA, June 2009, pp. 1–4. 2. R. K. Sharma and J. W. Wallace, “Improved spectrum sensing by utilizing signal autocor- relation,” in Proc. 2009 IEEE 69th Veh. Technol. Conf., Barcelona, Spain, April 2009, pp. 1–5. 3. R. K. Sharma and J. W. Wallace, “Experimental characterization of indoor multiuser shad- owing for collaborative cognitive radio,” in Proc. 2009 3rd European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, Berlin, Germany, March 2009, pp. 3844–3848. 4. R. K. Sharma and J. W. Wallace, “Analysis of fusion and combining for wireless source detection,” in Proc. 2009 International ITG Workshop on Smart Antennas - WSA 2009, Berlin, Germany, Feb. 2009, pp. 96–103. 5. R. K. Sharma and J. W. Wallace, “A novel correlation sum method for cognitive radio spec- trum sensing,” in Proc. 2008 URSI XXIXth General Assembly, Chicago, USA, Aug. 2008. 6. R. K. Sharma, “Modeling and simulation of telecommunication traffic for capacity planning of a cellular network,” in Proc. First National Conference on Mathematical Sciences and Its Applications (NCMSA 2006), P. R. Adhikary and K. Jha, Eds., KU, Dhulikhel, Nepal, Jan. 2006, pp. 132–143, Asha Memorial Foundation. 7. R. K. Sharma, “The general packet radio service (GPRS): a step in wireless data revolution,” in Conference Souvenir Book of Third International Conference on Innovative Applications of Information Technology for the Developing World, Kathmandu, Nepal, Dec. 10-12, 2005. 8. R. K. Sharma and A. Sharma, “An overall fading margin estimate approach for simultaneous fast and slow fading in mobile radio propagation,” in Proc. 9th National Convention of Engineers, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 6-8, 2005. 9. R. K. Sharma, “RF/Microwave Engineering in Nepal: present scenario and future chal- lenge,” in Proc. International Workshop on Next Generation RF and Microwave Technology, Kwangwoon University, ITRC Forum, RFIC Center, Seoul, Korea, June 2005, pp. 31–51. 10. R. K. Sharma, “Dynamic channel assignment in OVSF-CDMA for QoS traffic in wireless systems,” in Proc. NEA National Convention and FEISCA Regional Meet, Kathmandu, Nepal, April 3-5 2003. 11. R. K. Sharma, “Code division multiple access (CDMA),” Spectrum: Engineers’ Journal, School of Engineering, Kathmandu University, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 5–9, 2001. 12. R. K. Sharma, “Cognitive radio and challenges in spectrum sensing,” Presented in The Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Seminar, Jacobs University, Germany, Nov. 20, 2007. 13. R. K. Sharma, “Capacity and coverage planning issues for cost effective 3G networks,” Presented in the Professional Paper Presentation on the International Technological Festival (Locus 2005), Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk, Kathmandu, Nepal, Dec. 2005 - Jan. 2006. 14. R. K. Sharma, “Overview of cellular mobile communication systems and standards,” Pre- sented in the Kathmandu University Power and Energy Group (KUPEG) seminar, Dhulikhel, Nepal, Dec. 30, 2005. 5.