Sreelekha Sunkara
Wireless Communications | Signal Processing | Cognitive Radio | Detection Theory | MATLAB | Python
Summary
Wireless Communications and Signal Processing Engineer (PhD-level) with strong expertise in signal detection, statistical modeling, and MATLAB-based simulation. Experienced in algorithm development, performance optimization, and system-level analysis for advanced wireless communication systems.
Overview
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Languages
Education
Ph.D. - Electronics And Communication Engineering
NIT Andhra Pradesh
Tadepalligudem11-2025
M.Tech - Radar and Microwave Engineering
Andhra University College of Engineering
Visakhapatnam12-2019
B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering
GVP College of Engineering For Women
Visakhapatnam05-2017
Skills
- Signal Processing & Detection Theory
- Probability, Random Processes, Statistical Decision Theory
- Wireless Communication Systems
- MATLAB (algorithm development, simulations, performance analysis)
- System-level modeling and optimization
- Analytical modeling, mathematical derivations, and performance evaluation
- Verilog HDL (basic RTL design and simulation)
- Xilinx Vivado (XSIM simulation, synthesis and FPGA implementation)
- Digital logic design (combinational and Sequential logic, FSMs)
Accomplishments
- GATE 2025: All India Rank 2362. Also, qualified GATE multiple times (2017–2023).
- Received Certificate of Appreciation for being recognized as an NPTEL Discipline Star (Jan–Apr 2025) for consistent high performance across multiple NPTEL courses.
- Secured 1st Prize (Gold Medal) in a national-level paper presentation on “Radar Stealth Technology,” Sankethika-2K15, SVCE, 2015.
Timeline
M.Tech - Radar and Microwave Engineering
Andhra University College of Engineering
B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering
GVP College of Engineering For Women
Ph.D. - Electronics And Communication Engineering
NIT Andhra Pradesh
PUBLICATIONS
1. S. Sunkara and N. R. Banavathu, "Optimal M-Out-of-S Rule for Asynchronous Cooperative Sensing in Heterogeneous Cognitive Radio Networks," IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 1079-1083, 2025, doi: 10.1109/LWC.2025.3532125.
2. Sreelekha Sunkara, “Optimal Number of Secondary Users in Asynchronous Cooperative Sensing for Heterogeneous Cognitive Radio Networks,” Ph.D. thesis work, 2025, Communicated in IEEE Networking Letters.
3. Sreelekha Sunkara, “Optimal Sensing Time for Asynchronous Cooperative Spectrum Sensing in Heterogeneous Cognitive Radio Networks,” Work in progress, 2026.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Designed and optimized cooperative sensing algorithms for asynchronous and heterogeneous wireless communication systems.
- Derived analytical time-constraint conditions for optimality under asynchronous operation.
- Developed MATLAB-based simulation frameworks to evaluate detection probability, false alarm rate, and Bayes risk.
- Modeled time-varying primary user behavior using stochastic processes.
- Performed system-level performance optimization under delay and noise constraints.
- Performed Monte Carlo simulations to validate analytical models.
Hobbies
- Playing Table Tennis and Badminton.
- Reading Books.
Addresses of Referees
- Dr. Narasimha Rao Banavathu, Assistant Professor & HOD, Department of ECE, NIT Andhra Pradesh, E- MAIL: narasimha@nitandhra.ac.in, PHONE: +91 7989935826.
- Dr. Kiran Teeparthi, Assistant Professor, Department of EEE, NIT Andhra Pradesh, E-MAIL: kiran.t39@nitandhra.ac.in, PHONE: 9533938371.
- Dr. P. Dinesh Sankar Reddy, the Registrar, NIT Andhra Pradesh, E-MAIL: pdsreddy@nitandhra.ac.in.
- Dr. K. L. Sai Prasad, Professor & HOD, Department of Mathematics, GVP College of Engineering for Women, E-MAIL: klsprasad@gvpcew.ac.in, PHONE: 9989084548.