Faculty Details

Dr. Mohd Rafi Lone, Ph.D., is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in digital signal processing, digital design, and related fields. With a doctorate from the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, and postdoctoral research experience at the Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunication, Heinrich Hertz Institute, Berlin, Dr. Lone brings over five years of academic expertise to his current role as a Senior Assistant Professor at VIT Bhopal University. As a Senior Assistant Professor at VIT Bhopal, Dr. Lone plays a crucial role in shaping the minds of future engineers and researchers. Additionally, he serves as the Coordinator of International Relations, fostering global collaborations and enriching the academic environment. Dr. Lone\'s impact extends beyond academia; he has secured numerous external sponsored research grants, exceeding INR 20.5 lakh, as both a Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator. His research output, comprising over 20 articles published in prestigious journals and conferences, has significantly advanced the fields of digital signal processing and digital design. Dr. Lone\'s research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including hardware acceleration of algorithms, hardware-software co-design, and heterogeneous datacenter design. Proficient in programming languages such as VHDL, C++, Python, and simulation tools like MATLAB, Vivado and Quartus, Dr. Lone tackles complex research challenges with precision and expertise.