Dr. Venkata Kishore Kothapudi is an accomplished academician, researcher, and industry expert specializing in RF, microwave, and radar engineering, with nearly two decades of experience in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) systems and SATCOM applications. Currently an Associate Professor at Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology, and Research, Dr. Kothapudi has contributed to advanced antenna design, RF systems, and radar technologies.

He holds a Ph.D. in RF and Microwave Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology, where he focused on multi-frequency, dual-polarized shared-aperture antenna arrays. His industry experience includes key roles as an RF Engineer at Astra Microwave Products and ECIL, where he worked on high-frequency T/R modules, power amplifiers, and radar systems.

Dr. Kothapudi’s research includes pioneering X/Ku-band shared-aperture arrays, Butler beamforming networks, and hybrid-fed antenna arrays, resulting in patents, more than 18 journal articles, and numerous conference presentations. His innovative work supports radar and SATCOM applications by improving isolation, gain, and polarization control, enhancing the capabilities of modern communication systems.

Beyond research, Dr. Kothapudi has made a significant impact in academia. He has taught core subjects in RF and microwave engineering and mentored Ph.D. and undergraduate students, many of whom have published impactful research. As IEEE Hyderabad AESS Secretary and a member of VFSTR’s Board of Research, he leads research initiatives, oversees accreditation compliance, and organizes technical events, advancing RF engineering in academia and industry.

Areas of Expertise: Shared Aperture Antennas, SAR, Radar Systems, Butler Networks, RF Design, SATCOM

Professional Memberships: IEEE (Senior Member, active in AP-S, MTT-S, AESS, ComSoc, GRSS)

He is currently serving as the Special Sessions Co-Chair for IEEE RFID 2027. 

Outside of work, he enjoys performing social service. 

His favorite movie is:
Swayam Krushi