About the Lab

WiNDS Lab at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad focuses on exploring IoT (Internet of Things) and distributed systems (traditional computer networks) by practically implementing solutions to real-world problems. The lab is dedicated to improving the performance, scalability, and efficiency of existing IoT networks and distributed systems. By leveraging cutting-edge AI/ML technologies, the lab aims to revolutionize IoT and distributed systems, addressing critical challenges and driving innovation across multiple application domains.

IoT AI/ML in IoT Product Development End-to-End Data Collection

announcement Opportunities !!!

Hi, We are looking for motivated students to join at various levels, such as Masters and PhD, preferably with a background in Computer Science. Interested candidates are welcome to email me. Details of PhD admission process are available here.

Research Areas

  • Internet of Things
  • Wireless Networks
  • Performance Evaluation of IoT Protocols
  • Congestion Control in Next-Gen Internet
  • Edge Computing

  • Deep Reinforcement Leraning Techniques in Computer Networks

IoT Network

Faculty


Dr. Alakesh Kalita


Masters Students

Photo Student Name Institute Year Outcome
Aman Aman Shaw IIT (ISM) Dhanbad 2024-2026 Ongoing
Punam Punam Khilari IIT (ISM) Dhanbad 2024-2026 Ongoing

Improving the performance of 6TiSCH and DSME based Internet of Things Networks

Sponsor: ANRF, Govt. of India.
Scheme: PM-ECRG
Duration: June 2025 - June 2028
Cost: 60.12 Lacs
Role: Principal Investigator

Resilience in Low Power and Lossy Internet of Things Networks

Sponsor: IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, India.
Scheme: Faculty Research Scheme
Duration: October 2024 - October 2026
Cost: 19.89 Lacs
Role: Principal Investigator

Establishing an IoT Testbed for Advanced Research in Computer Networks and AI-Enabled IoT Systems

Sponsor: IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, India.
Scheme: Special Grant to Establish Advanced Lab
Duration: October 2024 - October 2026
Cost: 12.3 Lacs
Role: Principal Investigator

Patents

  1. Indian Patent A. Kalita, ``A System and Method for Improving the Performance of IEEE 802.15.4 and IEEE 802.15.4e standardized Internet of Things Networks''. [Filed on 28/03/2025; Ref No: 202531029706]
  2. Indian Patent A. Kalita, ``An Internet of Things (IoT) enabled System and Process for real-time Monitoring of an Infant to Prevent Falling Off a Surface above Ground level''. [Filed on 24/10/2024; Ref No: 202431081152]

Journals

  1. P. Joshi, A. Kalita, and M. Gurusamy, “Reliable and Efficient Data Collection in UAV based IoT Networks" in IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials, I.F: 34.1, 2025. (Just Accepted) Xplore
  2. A. Hazra, A. Kalita, M. Gurusamy, and D. Sah, “Potential of Zero-Touch Network Management in Industry 5.0: A Future Prospect" in IEEE Internet Computing , I.F: 3.7, vol: 28, no: 6, pp: 45 - 52, 2024. Xplore
  3. A. Hazra, P. Maurya, A. Kalita, S. Deb, M. Gurusamy, and V. G. Menon, “Cognitive Computing and Machine Intelligence in Fog-Cloud Infrastructure for Industry 5.0" in IEEE Consumer Electronics Magazine, I.F: 4.5, 2024.
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Conferences

  1. IEEE NCC'2025 A. Kalita, “6TiSCH-Sim: an Efficient Simulator and Cell Scheduling Scheme for 6TiSCH Industrial IoT Networks” in IEEE National Conference on Communications (NCC'2025). Accepted