Members
[Professor/Director]
Dhananjay Singh
Director of ReSENSE Lab
Teaching Professor focused on Entrepreneurship and Innovation
College of Information Science and Technology, The Penn State University, State College, USA
Interests: Human-Computer-Interaction; Intelligent Vehicles; Applied Data Sciences; AI-Powered Internet of Things
Membership: IEEE Senior Member; ACM Senior Member; IHCI Society Senior Member
Editor: Blockchain Technology; PlosOne; EAI Endorsed Transactions on Smart Cities
Award: State Government of Uttar Pradesh Bhartiya Ratna Puraskar at the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in Varanasi, India, in January 2019.
[Biography]
Dhananjay Singh is a Teaching Professor at Penn State University, USA, and the Director of the ReSENSE Lab, which develops advanced technologies for smart communities. His research interests include Human-Computer Interaction, Intelligent Vehicles, Applied AI/Data Science, and AI-Powered Internet of Things (IoT). Before joining Penn State, Prof. Singh was a Full Professor at Saint Louis University, USA, and Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, South Korea. He has over 15 years of experience in academia and industry, serving as a senior researcher, entrepreneur, department chair, and dean at leading institutions in South Korea. Prof. Singh holds a B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering from VBS Purvanchal University, an M.Tech. in IT (Wireless Communication and Computing) from the Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT-A), and a Ph.D. in Ubiquitous IT from Dongseo University, South Korea.
A Senior Member of IEEE, ACM, and IHCI Society, he is an active researcher and has delivered 100+ invited and keynote talks in his field. He also serves as an editor for PLOS One, EAI Endorsed Transactions on Smart Cities, and a book series editor for Springer’s Blockchain Technologies. Additionally, he has been the Organizing Chair of IHCI conference and co-editor of proceedings. Prof. Singh is the author of 25+ patents; 3+ books; 15+ book chapters; 7+ conference proceedings (as editor); 75+ conference papers; 50+ scholarly journal publications. For his contributions to technology, he received the Bhartiya Ratna Puraskar from the State Government of Uttar Pradesh at the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in Varanasi, India, in January 2019.
[Researcher]
Evan Carl, Kroboth
Research Intern 04.2025 ~
Department/College: IST
University: Penn State University
Research project: Precision Landing of UAVs
Interests: 6G, UAV, Localization, AI/ML
LinkedIn: (Click)
Mesyngier, Nina
Research Intern 04.2025 ~
Department/College: IST
University: Penn State University
Research project: LLM prompt developer for Numerical Analysis
Interests: Data Science, Web Development, GenAI, Prompt Engineering
LinkedIn: (Click)
Michael Bischoff
Research Intern 04.2025 ~
Department/College: IST
University: Penn State University
Research project: AI and UX-Integrated for Seniors in Need
Interests: Human-Centered AI, Web Development, Design Thinking, Usability Testing
LinkedIn: (Click)
Daniel Innocente
Research Intern 03.2025 ~
Department/College: IST
University: Penn State University
Research project: AI and UX-Integrated Healing Hands System: A Support Network for Seniors in Need
Interests: Human-Centered AI, Design Thinking, Usability Testing
LinkedIn: (Click)
Dhrupad Umesh Joshi
Graduate Researcher 01.2025 ~
Department/College: IST
University: Penn State University
Research project: GenAI model developer for Education
Interests: Cybersecurity, GenAI, Web Development
LinkedIn: Click
Siqi Liu
Graduate Researcher 01.2025 ~
Department/College: IST
University: Penn State University
Research project: GenAI model developer
Interests: HCI, Data Science, Backend Developer
LinkedIn: Click
Brett Cunningham
Research Intern 01.2025 ~
Department/College: IST
University: Penn State University
Research project: GenAI prompt developer for Education
Interests: GenAI, LLM, Entrepreneur, Mobile Apps Development
Linkedin:
Sau Lok Li
Research Intern 08.2024 ~
Department: Computer Engineering
University: Penn State University
Research project: Blockchain-based IoV
Interests: Intelligent Vehicle, Data Analysis, Blockchain
Linkedin: Click
Nandan Hirpara
Research Intern 08.2024 ~
Department: Computer Engineering
University: Penn State University
Research project: Exploring GenAI in Education
Interests: Vehicle Data Analysis, and GenAI Tools Analysis
Linkedin: Click
Dr. Ritu Chauhan
Postdoc Researcher 2023 ~
Research Title: AI-Powered Parkinson’s Disease Prediction
Interests: AI/ML, Data Sciences, Healthcare, Health 5.0
[Ph.D. Supervised/Co-Supervised]
Isack Thomas Nicholaus
Ph.D. awarded in 2025 [Co-Member]
Thesis Title: Feature Mixture Transformer and Potential-based Subgoal Generation (FTPSG) for Reinforcement Learning Agents
Department: Computer Science and Engineering
University: Dongseo University, Busan, South Korea
Interests: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Reinforcement Learning, and Multi-Agent Reinforce
Current Position: Researcher
Site: Google Scholar
Gatha
Ph.D. awarded in 2023 [Co-Supervisor]
Thesis Title: IoT technologies
Department: Information Technology
University: Amity Institute of Information Technology, Amity University, Noida, 201313, India
Interests: IoT; Healthcare System
Current Position:
Mohammad Abrar Shakil Sejan
Ph.D. awarded in Feb. 2022 [Co-Member]
Thesis Title: A Novel Approach for Indoor Wide Area Monitoring Network Based on Visible Light Communication
Department: Electronics Engineering
University: Pukyong National University, South Korea
Interests: IoT; Signal System; Environment Monitoring, MIMO
Current Position: PostDoc, Sejong University, Seoul
Sarvar Makhmudjanov
Ph.D. awarded in August 2021 [Co-Supervised]
Thesis Title: Algorithms and software complex for digital signal processing oriented IoT technologies
Department: Artificial Intelligent
University: Tashkent University of Information Technologies, named after Muhammad Al-Khwarizmi, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Interests: IoT; Signal System; Healthcare System
Current Position: Lecturer/ Tashkent University of Information Technologies, Uzbekistan
Yusupov Ibrokhimbek
Ph.D. awarded in August 2021 [Co-Supervised]
Thesis Title: Mathematical and software support of computers, complexes, and computer networks
Department: Artificial Intelligent
University: Tashkent University of Information Technologies, named after Muhammad Al-Khwarizmi, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Interests: IoT; AI; ML; HCI
Current Position: Lecturer/ Tashkent University of Information Technologies, Uzbekistan
Kun Li
Ph.D. awarded in August 2021 [Co-Member]
Thesis Title: Enhanced Generative Adversarial Networks with Fast Trajectory and Restart Schedule
Department: Computer Science and Engineering,
University: Dongseo University, Busan, India
Interests: GAN; ML; Domain Adaptation; Fast ADAM
Current Position: Lecturer/ Shandong Weifang University of Science and Technology, China
Wang Zhi Yong
Ph.D. awarded in August 2021 [Co-Member]
Thesis Title: Enhancing Deep CORAL Domain Adaptation Algorithm with Attention and P-NORM Mechanism
Department: Computer Science and Engineering,
University: Dongseo University, Busan, India
Interests: P-Norm Mechanism; Adaptation Algorithm; ML
Current Position: Lecturer/ Shandong Weifang University of Science and Technology, China
Widhianingsih Tintrim Dwi Ary
Ph.D. awarded in August 2021 [Co-Member]
Thesis Title: Distribution Alignment for Gradient-Based Meta-Learning via Domain Adaptation
Department: Computer Science and Engineering
University: Dongseo University, Busan, India
Interests: Gradient-Meta learning; ML; Domain Adaptation
Banavath Balaji Naik
Ph.D. awarded in March 2021 [Co-Supervised]
Thesis Title: Swarm Inspired Meta-heuristic Algorithms for Multi-Criteria Workflow Scheduling in Cloud Environment
Department: Computer Science and Engineering,
University: National Institute of Technology, Sikkim, India
Interests: Cloud Computing; Workflow Scheduling; Meta-Heuristic
Current Position: Assistant Professor/ NIT-Sikkim, India
Mazin Al Noor
Ph.D. awarded in June 2011 [Co-Supervised]
Thesis Title: Green Radio Communication Networks Applying Radio- over- Fibre Technology for wireless access
Department: School of Engineering and Information Sciences,
University: Middlesex University, London, UK
Current Position: Senior Manager/Telecom industry, London
Interests: Radio over fiber networks; LTE; WiMAX; Optical FPGA
Carlene E-A Campbell
Ph.D. awarded in January 2011 [Co-Supervised]
Thesis Title: An Efficient Multichannel Wireless Sensor Networks MAC Protocol based on IEEE 802.11 Distributed Co-ordinated Function
Department: School of Engineering and Information Sciences,
University: Middlesex University, London, UK
Current Position: Associate Professor/University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Interests: WSN; MAC protocol; Multichannel; IoT
[Previous Researcher]
Saurabh Yadav
Research Assistant 2023 - 2024
Research Title: AgriTech: Crop Selection and Optimization in Aquaponics
Department: Research and development
Organization: COIKOSITY Pvt. Ltd.
Interests: Aquaponic, Hydrophobic, CPS, IoT for Agriculture
Web Link: LinkedIn
Dr. Ikechi Ukaegbu
Visiting Research Professor 2023 ~ 2024
Research Title: Navigating the Complexities of 60 GHz Wireless Communication Strategies
Interests: 5G/6G, MIMO, Embedded Systems, Future Internet, Digital Signals
Linkedin: Click
Sudhanshu Tripathi
Research Assistant 2022 - 2024
Research Title: Smart Streetlight Framework for Collision Prediction of Vehicles
Department: Research and development
Organization: COIKOSITY Pvt. Ltd.
Interests: Smart City; Connected Vehicle, ITS
Web Link:
Saurabh Yadav
Research Assistant 2022 - 2024
Research Title: EnvTech: A study on Pollution Emission data analysis
Department: Research and development
Organization: COIKOSITY Pvt. Ltd.
Interests: Pollution, Environment, Water, Dara Analysis
Web Link: LinkedIn
Aman Singh
Research Assistant 2020 - 2023
Research Title: GIT Diagnosis: Blockchain-Enabled Gastrointestinal Tract Diagnosis
Department: Research and development
Organization: COIKOSITY Pvt. Ltd.
Interests: Connected Vehicle; Gastrointestinal Diagnosis
Web Link:
Soyeon Kim
Research Assistant 2021 - 2022
Research Title: Development of IoT Framework Smart City Services: Testbed
Department: Electronics Engineering
University: Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Interests: IoT; Medical data and Signal System; Smart city
Current Position: Student
Dong Young Kim
Research Assistant 2021 - 2022
Research Title: Gamification Techniques for Healthcare Services
Department: Electronics Engineering
University: Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Interests: Medical Adherence; Gamification; Healthcare System
Current Position: Student
Heekyung Chae
Research Assistant 2021 - 2022
Research Title: Mental Health Crices Data Analysis and Adherence
Department: Electronics Engineering
University: Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Interests: Healthcare data for Smart City; IoT; Industry 4.0
Current Position: Student
Hyunbin Yun
Research Assistant 2021 - 2022
Research Title: Development of Metaverse-Based Platform for Doctor and Patent
Department: Electronics Engineering
University: Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Interests: Medical Adherence; Android App; Healthcare System
Current Position: Student
Ikechi A. Ukaegbu
Visiting Professor [2022]
Work Place: ReSENSE Lab, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea
Research Title: Autonomous Vehicle for Smart Town
University: Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
Current Position: Assistant Professor
Interests: Embedded System, AI; Automotive Technology; IoT and Blockchain
Web Link: Ikechi A. Ukaegbu| LinkedIn
Rohit Shah
Research Assistant 2020 - 2022
Research Title: Development of Intelligent Transportation System for Smart City Technology
Department: Research and development
Organization: COIKOSITY Pvt. Ltd.
Interests: Signal System; Smart City; Blockchain Technology
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Prateeti Mukherjee
Visiting Researcher [2019]
Work Place: ReSENSE Lab, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea
Research Title: Blockchain Technology for Smart Town
University: Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata, India
Current Position: Research Fellow/ Microsoft, Bangalore, India
Interests: AI ; Machine Learning; Blockchain
Web Link: Prateeti Mukherjee | LinkedIn
Sameer Kumar
Visiting Researcher [2019]
Work Place: ReSENSE Lab, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea
Research Title: Saudi-Arabia Hajj Vehicle Data Analysis and Prediction
University: J P University, M.P., India
Current Position: Software Development Engineer
Interests: Machine Learning; Data Science
Ashutosh Agrahari
Visiting Researcher [2019]
Work Place: ReSENSE Lab, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea
Research Title: Automatic No-Healmet Penalizing System
University: Amity University, Lucknow, India
Current Position: Software Development Engineer/ National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), Hyderabad
Interests: Machine Learning; Data Science
Web Link: Ashutosh Agrahari | LinkedIn
Abhishek Arya
Visiting Researcher [2018]
Work Place: ReSENSE Lab, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea
Research Title: Vehicle Data Analysis and Blockchain Technology
University: University of Toronto, Canada
Current Position: Software Development Engineer/ Amazon, Toronto, Canada
Interests: AI ; Machine Learning; AR/VR
Web Link: Abhishek Arya | LinkedIn
Seung Byum Seo
Visiting Researcher [2018]
Work Place: ReSENSE Lab, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea
Research Title: Smart Town Traffic Management System
University: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA
Current Position: Software Engineer
Interests: Machine Learning for Signal Processing; NLP
Web Link: Bruno Seo | LinkedIn
Pamul Yadav
Visiting Researcher [2017] [2019]
Work Place: ReSENSE Lab, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea
Research Title: Vehicle Data Analysis and Smart Town Traffic Management System
University: Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Korea
Current Position: Graduate student/ Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
Interests: AI; Machine Learning; Autonomous Vehicle; Unmanned Vehicle
Web Link: Pamul Yadav | LinkedIn
Aniket Roy
Visiting Researcher [2014]
Work Place: ReSENSE Lab, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea
Research Title: Car Blackbox Design and Development
University: NSIT, Delhi University, Delhi, India
Current Position: ASIC- electrical analysis engineer/ Apple, California, USA
Interests: electrical analysis engineer
Web Link: Aniket Roy | LinkedIn
Le Kim Khanh Nguyen
Visiting Researcher [2011]
Work Place: National Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Daejeon, South Korea
Research Title: Ubiquitous Healthcare Technology using 6Lowpan
University: KAIST, Korea
Current Position: CTO & Founder and EPFL (MS)
Interests: Technologies; Smart City
Web Link: Khanh Nguyen | LinkedIn
Antonio Jara
Visiting Researcher [2010 - 2011]
Work Place: National Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Daejeon, South Korea
Research Title: Ubiquitous Healthcare Monitoring using 6lowpan
University: Murcia University, Spain
Current Position: CEO & Founder/HOP Ubiquitous
Interests: WSN; Environment Technologies; Smart City; IoT
Web Link: Antonio J. Jara | LinkedIn
Hakimjon Zaynidinov
Visiting Researcher [2011]
Work Place: National Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Daejeon, South Korea
Research Title: Signal Processing and Polynomial Splines
University: Tashkent University of information technologies named after Muhammad al Kwarazmi, Uzbekistan
Current Position: Head/ Information Technology
Interests: Signal System; AI; IoT; Image Processing
Web Link:https://tuit.uz/en/axborot-texnologiyalari
Vasanth Iyer
Visiting Researcher [2010 - 2011] and [2013]
Work Place: Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea
Work Place: National Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Daejeon, South Korea
Research Title: Distributed Compressed Sensing
University: IIIT-Hyderabad and Florida International University
Current Position: Assistant Professor/Grambling State University, Lousiana, USA
Web Link: http://portfolios.fiu.edu/VasanthIyer
Bakul Gohel
Researcher [2010 - 2011]
Work Place: National Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Daejeon, South Korea
Research Title: Future Internet Services and Healthcare System
Current Position: Assistant Professor/Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DA-IICT), Gandhinagar
Web Link: https://www.daiict.ac.in/faculty-details/205