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KATRA: The School of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) organized an online guest lecture titled “ ISAC in Modern Battlefield: Distributed, Opportunistic and Cognitive Sensing” delivered by Dr. Kumar Vijay Mishra, Senior Fellow at the United States DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory.The session was attended by more than 80 participants—including undergraduate and postgraduate students, research scholars, and faculty members.

The lecture highlighted how ISAC integrates communication and sensing functionalities through shared wireless resources, enabling systems to simultaneously transmit information and sense their surrounding environment. Dr. Mishra underscored the significant potential of this capability for modern battlefield applications, where real-time situational awareness, reliable communication, target detection, and rapid decision-making are critical.

The interactive session drew questions and discussions spanning ISAC, radar systems, signal processing, and emerging research directions. This exchange gave participants valuable insights into contemporary research challenges and opportunities in intelligent sensing and communication systems. The lecture was coordinated by Dr. Shashi Bhushan Kotwal and Mr. Swastik, with support from Pragyan Lab, School of Electronics and Communication Engineering, SMVDU.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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