NIT Srinagar, University of Kashmir Lead National Dialogue on Future Healthcare Technologies
IEEE ASA 2026 Concludes in Srinagar; Experts Highlight Biomedical Antennas, Wireless Diagnostics and Healthcare Innovation
Srinagar, June 3 (PTK): The three-day IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) MGA Workshop – Advanced School of Antennas (ASA) 2026 on “Antennas in Biomedical and Biotelemetry Devices” concluded successfully at the University of Kashmir, bringing together leading researchers, academicians and industry experts to discuss emerging technologies shaping the future of healthcare.
The workshop was jointly organized by the IEEE AP-S/CRFID Delhi Chapter and IEEE AP-S/MTT-S Kolkata Chapter in collaboration with the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar and the University of Kashmir (UoK).
The event was convened by Dr. Amit Kumar, Senior Member IEEE from NIT Srinagar, and Dr. Javaid Ahmad Sheikh, Associate Professor at the University of Kashmir.
The inaugural session, held at the University of Kashmir, was attended by Director NIT Srinagar Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia, Registrar UoK Prof. Naseer Iqbal, Dean Academic Affairs Prof. Peerzada Sharief-ud-Din, Dean School of Engineering Prof. M. Tariq Banday, and Head of the Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Technology Dr. Farooq Khanday, among other dignitaries.
Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Omar M. Ramahi, IEEE Fellow from the University of Waterloo, Canada, highlighted the transformative role of antenna technologies in modern healthcare. He spoke about advancements in wearable health-monitoring systems, implantable medical devices, wireless diagnostics and next-generation biomedical communication networks.
Prof. Ramahi encouraged young researchers to pursue interdisciplinary research combining communication engineering, electronics and healthcare sciences, describing it as one of the most promising areas of scientific innovation.
The second day of the workshop was hosted at NIT Srinagar, where participants attended advanced technical sessions, expert lectures and interactive discussions on emerging healthcare technologies.
Speaking during the programme, Director NIT Srinagar Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia said biomedical antenna technologies are rapidly emerging as key enablers of future healthcare systems.
He noted that advances in wireless communication, sensing technologies and biomedical devices have the potential to revolutionize patient care, remote health monitoring and precision medicine.
“NIT Srinagar remains committed to promoting research excellence, innovation and global collaborations that contribute to meaningful societal impact. We encourage students, researchers and young faculty members to actively engage in interdisciplinary research and make full use of opportunities provided through professional organizations like IEEE,” he said.
Dean Research and Consultancy Prof. Roohie Naaz Mir highlighted the importance of research and consultancy in driving technological advancement and urged researchers to focus on solutions addressing real-world challenges.
Registrar NIT Srinagar Prof. Atikur Rehman appreciated the efforts of the organizers and stressed the need to create a vibrant research ecosystem that promotes innovation, collaboration and knowledge sharing.
A series of technical lectures were delivered by Prof. Omar Ramahi, who shared insights from his pioneering research in biomedical antenna systems and electromagnetic technologies for healthcare applications.
His presentation titled “Mammography using Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Energy: Is it Possible?” attracted significant attention from participants and sparked extensive discussions among researchers.
The workshop also featured an expert lecture by Dr. Priyansha Kaurav, Assistant Professor at IIT Roorkee, who spoke on “Antenna Technologies for Terahertz Biomedical Sensing and Biotelemetry Systems.”
She highlighted the growing importance of terahertz-frequency antennas in non-invasive diagnostics, biomedical sensing and future wireless medical communication systems.
Additional technical sessions were conducted by Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia and Dr. Vikrant Kaim, focusing on emerging trends in antenna design, wearable communication systems, biomedical telemetry, wireless sensing technologies and next-generation healthcare communication networks.
The valedictory session was held at the University of Kashmir, where special appreciation was extended to IEEE Fellow Prof. Debatosh Guha, Chairman IEEE MGA Society, and Prof. Mahesh Abegaonkar of IIT Delhi for their contributions to the programme.
Speaking at the concluding session, workshop convener Dr. Amit Kumar expressed gratitude to Prof. Omar Ramahi for his valuable participation and contribution to the event.
He said the presence of the internationally renowned researcher from the University of Waterloo added immense academic value to the workshop and enriched discussions on emerging healthcare technologies.
The workshop witnessed participation from distinguished academicians, researchers, industry professionals, faculty members, research scholars and students from various institutions across the country, reinforcing Srinagar’s growing role as a hub for academic and technological discourse.(PTK)
