Hi, I'm Guna Sai Kiran Nekkanti.
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Curious about technology, fascinated by wireless networks, and always eager to explore new places and experiences.
About
I am a Modem Systems Engineer with a strong interest in wireless communications, 5G/6G systems. I completed my M.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, where I worked on Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) and real-time 5G NR systems. Prior to that, I earned my B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from IIIT Nagpur.
My interests lie at the intersection of communication theory, system-level simulations, and real-world experimentation. Through my academic and industrial experiences, I have worked on wireless communication systems, FPGA-based designs, RIS-assisted networks, and modem technologies. I enjoy transforming research ideas into practical engineering solutions and continuously exploring emerging technologies.
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Areas of Interest:
- Wireless Communications and Networking
- 5G/6G Systems
- Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS)
- Modem Systems and Signal Processing
- Programming: MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Verilog
- Tools: CST Studio Suite, ADS, Simulink, Vivado, Vitis, Git, LaTeX
- Research Areas: RIS, OFDM, Scheduling, Wireless System Design
Beyond engineering, I enjoy traveling, exploring new places, meeting people from different backgrounds, and learning from diverse experiences. I believe continuous learning, curiosity, and exploration are essential for both personal and professional growth.
Experience
- Working on modem system design and analysis for next-generation wireless communication technologies.
- Contributing to system-level performance evaluation and feature development for advanced cellular networks.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to study communication algorithms and optimize modem functionalities.
- Applying communication theory, simulations, and engineering principles to real-world wireless systems.
- Exploring technologies for future wireless networks with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and scalability.
- Domains: Wireless Communications, Cellular Systems, 5G/6G Technologies, Modem Engineering.
- Developed machine learning-based algorithms for XR (Extended Reality) applications using Wi-Fi sensing technologies.
- Processed and analyzed wireless sensing data to enable activity recognition and environmental awareness.
- Evaluated the performance of AI/ML models using real-world datasets and communication system metrics.
- Collaborated with engineers and researchers to explore practical applications of wireless sensing for next-generation user experiences.
- Gained hands-on experience in Wi-Fi sensing, machine learning, signal processing, and wireless communication systems.
- Domains: Wi-Fi Sensing, XR Applications, Machine Learning, Signal Processing, Wireless Communications.
- Served as a Teaching Assistant for the graduate-level courses Random Processes and Digital Communication.
- Conducted tutorial sessions and guided students through key concepts in probability theory, stochastic processes, and communication systems.
- Assisted in the preparation of assignments, quizzes, examinations, and instructional material for the courses.
- Evaluated assignments, laboratory reports, and examinations, providing constructive feedback to students.
- Mentored students during office hours and helped them with coursework, problem-solving techniques, and project-related discussions.
- Courses: Random Processes, Digital Communication.
- Worked on the integration of CMOS image sensors with Xilinx FPGA platforms for real-time image and video processing applications.
- Designed, verified, and optimized FPGA pipelines for image acquisition, processing, and display systems supporting multiple resolutions and frame rates.
- Developed and validated memory architectures including RAM, ROM, and FIFO modules using Verilog, MATLAB, and Vivado.
- Performed IP integration, debugging, and hardware validation on Xilinx Spartan-7, Artix-7, and Virtex-7 FPGA boards.
- Contributed to video processing solutions supporting both HD and Analog (PAL) outputs through configurable FPGA-based pipelines.
- Gained hands-on experience with Vivado, Vitis, HLS, FPGA design flows, hardware debugging, and embedded application development using C/C++.
- Technologies: Verilog, MATLAB, Vivado, Vitis, HLS, CMOS Sensors, FPGA Design, Image & Video Processing.
Projects
Practical RIS Gain without the Pain via Randomization and Opportunistic Scheduling in 5G NR Wireless Systems.
- Proposed a randomized RIS switching strategy combined with opportunistic scheduling for practical deployment.
- Integrated an indigenously developed RIS with a real-time 5G NR platform for over-the-air experiments.
- Demonstrated near-optimal RIS performance without requiring explicit channel estimation or complex optimization.
- Technologies: 5G NR, RIS, MATLAB, Wireless Communications, Signal Processing, OpenAirInterface.
A 3D-printed conformal broadband absorber based on Frequency Selective Surfaces (FSS) for electromagnetic absorption applications.
- Designed a lightweight conformal absorber with broadband absorption from 8.5–29.2 GHz.
- Achieved polarization-insensitive performance and stability under oblique incidence.
- Validated the design through simulations, fabrication, and experimental measurements.
- Tools: CST Studio Suite, HFSS, ADS, MATLAB.
Education
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Bangalore, India
Degree: M.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering
CGPA: 9.3 / 10
Achievement: 🏅 Institute Gold Medalist
Indian Institute of Information Technology
Nagpur, India
Degree: B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering
CGPA: 8.25 / 10
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Engineer by Profession, Traveler at Heart ✈️
Beyond engineering and research, I enjoy exploring new places, experiencing different cultures, and creating unforgettable memories through travel and adventure.
Get In Touch
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Whether it's wireless communications, research collaborations, technology discussions, or simply sharing travel experiences, feel free to reach out.
+91 9676345236
Bangalore, India