Arun Kumar Saurabh

Assistant Professor
Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, India-211004
E-mail: aksaurabh[at]mnnit[dot]ac[dot]in
Telephone: NA(O)

Research Publications

Patents:

Arun Kumar Saurabh, Rupam Bharati, and Manoj Kumar Meshram, “A Low Profile Dual-Band MIMO Antenna Based Module,” Indian Patent Application No. 202511119436, published on January 23, 2026. (Published)

Journals:

V. Rajpoot, D. K. Srivastava, and Arun Kumar Saurabh, “Optimization of I-shape microstrip patch antenna using PSO and curve fitting” Journal of Computational Electronics, vol. 13, pp. 1010–1013, 2014. [Impact Factor: 1.983] https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10825-014-0623-7 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10825-014-0623-7

Arun Kumar Saurabh, Praveen Singh Rathore, and Manoj Kumar Meshram, “Compact wideband four-element MIMO antenna with high isolation,” Electronics Letters, vol. 56, no. 3, pp. 117–119, 2020. [Impact Factor: 1.202] https://ietresearch.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1049/el.2019.2871 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1049/el.2019.2871

Arun Kumar Saurabh and Manoj Kumar Meshram, “Compact sub-6 GHz 5G-multiple-input-multiple-output antenna system with enhanced isolation,” International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering, vol. 30, no. 8, pp. 1-11, 2020. [Impact Factor: 1.987] https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mmce.22246 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/mmce.22246

Arun Kumar Saurabh, Rahul Dubey, and Manoj Kumar Meshram, “Wideband eight-element MIMO antenna with band-dispensation characteristics,” AEU International Journal of Electronics and Communications, vol. 155, pp. 1-11, 2022. [Impact Factor: 3.2] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1434841122002230?via%3Dihub DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aeue.2022.154344

Arun Kumar Saurabh and Manoj Kumar Meshram, “Wideband 20-elements 3D-MIMO antenna for localization system,” IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II: Express Briefs, vol. 69, no. 2, pp. 409-413, 2022. [Impact Factor: 3.691] https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9492301 DOI: 10.1109/TCSII.2021.3098547

Arun Kumar Saurabh and Manoj Kumar Meshram, “Integration of sub-6 GHz and mm-wave antenna for higher-order 5G-MIMO system,” IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II: Express Briefs, vol. 69, no. 12, pp. 4834-4838, 2022. [Impact Factor: 3.691] https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9852804 DOI: 10.1109/TCSII.2022.3197598

Arun Kumar Saurabh, Rupam Bharati, and Manoj Kumar Meshram, “Wideband 32-element 3D-MIMO antenna for vehicular applications,” AEU International Journal of Electronics and Communications, vol. 186, pp. 1-10, 2024. [Impact Factor: 3] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1434841124003613?via%3Dihub DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aeue.2024.155475

Rupam Bharati, Anvesh Pandey, Arun Kumar Saurabh*, and Manoj Kumar Meshram, “A wideband endfire 9-port Vivaldi-based MIMO antenna for X-band standardized satellite applications,” AEU International Journal of Electronics and Communications, vol. 207 (156234), pp. 1-10, 2026. [Impact Factor: 3.2, Q-2] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1434841126000403?via%3Dihub DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aeue.2026.156234

Conference Proceedings:

Arun Kumar Saurabh and Manoj Kumar Meshram, “Compact quad-element triple-band MIMO antenna for WLAN/WiMAX applications,” IEEE Indian Conference on Antenna and Propagation (InCAP), December 16-19, 2018, Hyderabad, India. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8770762 DOI: 10.1109/INCAP.2018.8770762

B. Satyanarayana, S. K. Srivastava, Arun Kumar Saurabh, R. Dubey, P. K. Bharti, and M. K. Meshram, “Side-Edge Frame Coupled-Fed Printed Eight-Port MIMO Antenna Array for Sub-6 GHz 5G Smartphone Applications,” IEEE MTT-S International Microwave and RF Conference (IMaRC), December 13-15, 2019, IIT Bombay, India. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9118779 DOI: 10.1109/IMaRC45935.2019.9118779

S. K. Srivastava, B. Satyanarayana, Arun Kumar Saurabh, and M. K. Meshram, “Low RCS Polarization-Insensitive Ultra Wideband Absorber Based on Resistive Metasurface,” IEEE MTT-S International Microwave and RF Conference (IMaRC), December 13-15, 2019, IIT Bombay, India. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9118622 DOI: 10.1109/IMaRC45935.2019.9118622

S. K. Srivastava, B. Satyanarayana, Arun Kumar Saurabh, and M. K. Meshram, “Polarization-Insensitive Ultra wideband Absorber Based on Resistive Rising Sun-Shaped Metasurface,” IEEE Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC), December 10-13, 2019, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9038357 DOI: 10.1109/APMC46564.2019.9038357

Arun Kumar Saurabh, Saurabh Kumar Srivastava, and Manoj Kumar Meshram, “CSRR loaded compact quad-element MIMO antenna for wireless applications,” IEEE MTT-S International Microwave and RF Conference (IMaRC), December 17-19, 2021, IIT Kanpur, India. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9714635 DOI: 10.1109/IMaRC49196.2021.9714635

Arun Kumar Saurabh, Saurabh Kumar Srivastava, and Manoj Kumar Meshram, “Compact eight-element MIMO antenna for UWB applications,” IEEE MTT-S & AP-S Microwaves, Antennas and Propagation Conference (MAPCON), December 13–15, 2022, Bangalore, India. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10046713 DOI: 10.1109/MAPCON56011.2022.10046713

Rupam Bharati, Ravi Mali, Ajitesh, Urvashi Singh, Arun Kumar Saurabh, and Manoj Kumar Meshram, “On the use of metal only reflectarray antenna for X/Ku band application,” IEEE International Conference on Electrical Electronics and Computing Technologies (ICEECT 2024), August 29-31, 2024, Greater Noida, India. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10739127 DOI: 10.1109/ICEECT61758.2024.10739127

Urvashi Singh, Rupam Bharati, Ravi Mali, Arun Kumar Saurabh, and Manoj Kumar Meshram, “A clover-shaped single-ring element-based RA for high efficiency and wideband application in X-band,” IEEE International Conference on Microwave, Antenna and Communication (MAC), October 04-06, 2024, Dehradun, India. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10837321 DOI: 10.1109/MAC61551.2024.10837321

Rupam Bharati, Arun Kumar Saurabh*, and Manoj Kumar Meshram, “Wideband perforated dielectric reflectarray with high efficiency capability,” IEEE International Conference on Microwave, Antenna and Communication (MAC), October 04-06, 2024, Dehradun, India. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10837501 DOI: 10.1109/MAC61551.2024.10837501

Rupam Bharati, Arun Kumar Saurabh*, and Manoj Kumar Meshram, “Low-profile 32-element 5G-MIMO antenna based on monopole element,” IEEE International Conference on Microwave, Antenna and Communication (MAC), October 04-06, 2024, Dehradun, India. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10837042 DOI: 10.1109/MAC61551.2024.10837042

Rupam Bharati, Arun Kumar Saurabh*, and Manoj Kumar Meshram, “Dual-band orthogonally polarized 20/30 GHz reflectarray for satellite communication,” IEEE Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC), November 17-20, 2024, Bali, Indonesia. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10867579 DOI: 10.1109/APMC60911.2024.10867579

Rupam Bharati, Arun Kumar Saurabh*, and Manoj Kumar Meshram, “Wideband metal-only reflectarray using polarization conversion element for X-/Ku-band,” IEEE Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC), November 17-20, 2024, Bali, Indonesia. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10867807 DOI: 10.1109/APMC60911.2024.10867807

Rupam Bharati, Arun Kumar Saurabh*, Ajitesh, and Manoj Kumar Meshram, “Metal-only reflectarray based on polarization conversion element for W-band,” IEEE MTT-S & AP-S Microwaves, Antennas and Propagation Conference (MAPCON), December 09–13, 2024, Hyderabad, India. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10923006 DOI: 10.1109/MAPCON61407.2024.10923006

Kunwar Rananjay Singh, Rupam Bharati, and Arun Kumar Saurabh*, “Low-profile high gain array antenna based on 1×4 patch element for 5G mm-wave applications,” IEEE International Conference on Microwave, Antenna and Communication (MAC), June 27–29, 2025, MANIT Bhopal, India. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11140551 DOI: 10.1109/MAC64480.2025.11140551

Anvesh Pandey, Rupam Bharati, Kunwar Rananjay Singh, Yogesh Mishra, Arun Kumar Saurabh*, and Manoj Kumar Meshram, “Extremely low-profile multi-band monopole antenna for IoT applications,” IEEE MTT-S & AP-S Microwaves, Antennas and Propagation Conference (MAPCON), December 14–18, 2025, Kochi, India.

A. Pandey, G. Paolini, D. Masotti, Arun Kumar Saurabh, and A. Costanzo, “Microwave patch antenna with SnO₂-filled grounded vias for passive RFID hydrogen sensing,” IEEE International MTT Symposia RF Sensors and Applications (IMS RFSA), June 7–12, 2026, Boston, USA. [Accepted]