Dr. Khushboo Singh | Engineering | Best Researcher Award
Research Fellow at University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Dr. Khushboo Singh ๐๐ฌ is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney ๐ฆ๐บ. With 10+ years of experience in academia, defence, and industry, she specializes in high-power millimetre-wave antennas ๐๐ก. Her collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) has earned her national recognition, including the prestigious Eureka Prize ๐. Passionate about cutting-edge tech, she also works on space, maritime, and mobile satellite communication systems ๐๐๐ถ. A dedicated mentor and leader, Dr. Singh actively supports women in STEM ๐ช๐ฉโ๐ฌ while advancing Australia’s research landscape through innovation and excellence ๐.
Professional Profile:
๐น Education & Experienceย
๐ Education:
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๐ Ph.D. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Macquarie University, Australia | 2021
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๐ M.Sc. (Research) in Electronics & Communication | LNMIIT, India | 2014 | CPI: 9/10
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๐ B.Tech in Electronics & Communication | SHIATS, India | 2012 | CPI: 9.7/10
๐ผ Experience:
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๐ฉโ๐ฌ Postdoctoral Research Fellow | UTS | Nov 2023 โ Present
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๐ฉโ๐ซ Research Associate | UTS | Nov 2020 โ Oct 2023
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๐ Visiting Researcher | IIT-Kanpur | Mar โ May 2023
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๐ง Technical Researcher | Electrotechnik Pty Ltd. | Nov 2019 โ Mar 2020
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๐ Casual Tutor | Macquarie University | 2017, 2024
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๐ฉโ๐ซ Guest Lecturer | Swami Rama Himalayan University | 2015 โ 2016
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๐ฉโ๐ซ Assistant Professor | Pratap Institute, India | 2014 โ 2015
๐น Professional Developmentย
Dr. Singh is a passionate leader in research and professional mentoring ๐. She serves as a mentor in multiple STEM programs ๐ฉโ๐ฌ๐ค including Women in Engineering and WiSR at UTS, encouraging female participation in science and technology ๐ฉโ๐ป๐ฉโ๐ฌ. As award chair for the 2025 Australian Microwave Symposium ๐ and a past session organizer for major IEEE and EuCAP conferences, she actively contributes to the global antenna research community ๐๐ก. She also provides project supervision, peer reviews, and guidance to students and engineers, playing a key role in shaping future tech talent and research direction ๐๐งโ๐ฌ.
๐น Research Focusย
Dr. Singhโs research centers on high-power, metasurface-based millimetre-wave antennas ๐กโก with beam-steering and in-antenna power-combining features. Her work has major applications in defence, space, maritime, and satellite communications ๐ฐ๏ธ๐ข. She collaborates with Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) to design antennas suited for compact, power-constrained environments ๐ ๏ธ. Her contributions enable better surveillance, radar, and communication systems in mission-critical scenarios ๐ฏ. She is also exploring inter-satellite link antennas and intelligent surfaces for next-gen wireless communication ๐๐ถ, cementing her role at the intersection of advanced electromagnetics, microwave engineering, and national security defense systems ๐ก๏ธ.
๐น Awards & Honorsย
๐ Awards & Honors:
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๐ฅ Winner โ 2024 ICEAA โ IEEE APWC Best Paper Award
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๐ Winner โ 2023 Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science for Safeguarding Australia
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๐ Finalist โ 2025 AUS SPACE Academic Research Team of the Year
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๐ฉโ๐ Finalist โ 2024 ADM Women in Defence (R&D Category)
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๐งช Finalist โ 2022 UTS Vice-Chancellorโs Award for Research Excellence
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โญ Top 200 Reviewer โ IEEE Transactions on Antennas & Propagation (2023)
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๐ฅ Winner โ 2019 IEEE NSW Outstanding Student Volunteer
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๐ฐ Winner โ CHOOSEMATHS Grant by AMSI & BHP Foundation (2017)
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๐ Scholarships โ iRTP (2017โ2020), LNMIIT Research Stipend (2012โ2014)
Publication Top Notes
๐ 1. Controlling the Most Significant Grating Lobes in Two-Dimensional Beam-Steering Systems with Phase-Gradient Metasurfaces
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Authors: K. Singh, M.U. Afzal, M. Kovaleva, K.P. Esselle
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Journal: IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation
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Volume/Issue: 68(3), Pages 1389โ1401
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Year: 2019
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Citations: 86
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Highlights:
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Introduced techniques to control dominant grating lobes in 2D beam-steering.
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Employed phase-gradient metasurfaces to steer beams without complex feed networks.
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Achieved low sidelobe levels and improved directivity.
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Combined analytical modeling with full-wave electromagnetic simulations.
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๐ 2. Designing Efficient Phase-Gradient Metasurfaces for Near-Field Meta-Steering Systems
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Authors: K. Singh, M.U. Afzal, K.P. Esselle
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Journal: IEEE Access
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Volume: 9, Pages 109080โ109093
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Year: 2021
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Citations: 34
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Highlights:
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Focused on near-field applications such as wireless power transfer.
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Proposed a method to optimize phase response for compact metasurfaces.
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Improved phase accuracy and minimized aperture size.
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Demonstrated via simulations and measured prototypes.
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๐ 3. State-of-the-Art Passive Beam-Steering Antenna Technologies: Challenges and Capabilities
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Authors: F. Ahmed, K. Singh, K.P. Esselle
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Journal: IEEE Access
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Volume: 11, Pages 69101โ69116
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Year: 2023
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Citations: 28
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Highlights:
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Comprehensive review of passive beam-steering technologies.
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Covers reconfigurable metasurfaces, mechanical rotation, and tunable materials.
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Discusses energy efficiency, low-cost manufacturing, and practical limitations.
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Key insight for researchers targeting 6G, IoT, and wearable tech.
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๐ 4. Evaluation Planning for Artificial Intelligence-Based Industry 6.0 Metaverse Integration
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Author: K. Singh
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Conference: Intelligent Human Systems Integration (IHSI 2023)
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Year: 2023
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Citations: 27
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Highlights:
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Discusses AI-driven frameworks for integrating Industry 6.0 with the metaverse.
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Addresses human-system interaction, digital twins, and smart automation.
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Proposes an evaluation roadmap for real-time metaverse-industrial synergy.
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Useful for future cyber-physical systems and smart manufacturing.
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๐ 5. Accurate Optimization Technique for Phase-Gradient Metasurfaces Used in Compact Near-Field Meta-Steering Systems
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Authors: K. Singh, M.U. Afzal, K.P. Esselle
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Journal: Scientific Reports (Nature Publishing Group)
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Volume: 12, Article 4118
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Year: 2022
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Citations: 20
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Highlights:
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Developed a precise numerical optimization technique for metasurface design.
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Reduced phase errors, enabling high-accuracy near-field beam control.
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Achieved better performance in compact and portable systems.
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Practical for radar, medical imaging, and wireless power applications.
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Conclusion
Dr. Khushboo Singh exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding researcher โ innovative, impactful, and committed to scientific excellence. Her exceptional track record in antenna technology for defense and space applications, combined with her leadership in mentoring and research supervision, makes her a standout candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her research is not only scientifically robust but also socially and nationally significant, particularly in safeguarding technological frontiers of Australia.
She is a role model for aspiring researchers, especially women in STEM, and a worthy recipient of such an honor.