Prof. (Dr.) Gowri R. is a distinguished academician and researcher specializing in Microwaves and Antennas, with her research primarily focused on microwave propagation, computational electromagnetics, planar transmission lines, and phased arrays. Her expertise has been crucial in advancing applied research, notably serving as a key resource person in securing a grant of Rs. 1.3 crores under the DST-FIST Scheme in February 2022, which facilitated the establishment of a reliable 5G microwave link between two campuses of the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES). Moreover, she has successfully completed several funded projects from leading national agencies, including AICTE, DRDO, and ISRO, significantly contributing to the development of microwave communication technologies in India. Her scholarly output is extensive, with more than 70 publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. She has also played a crucial role in academic mentorship, having successfully guided seven research scholars to complete their doctoral work, as well as supervising numerous postgraduate and undergraduate dissertations and project theses.

Dr. Gowri currently serves as Professor and Director of Research, Accreditation, and Ranking at the Nehru Group of Institutions, Kerala, bringing in 28 years of extensive teaching and research experience. Her academic leadership is complemented by her strong knowledge base in Outcome-Based Education (OBE), implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), NAAC Accreditation processes, and NIRF ranking frameworks. Her administrative acumen is demonstrated through her roles as Founder-Director of Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun Campus, as well as Pro Vice-Chancellor, Dean of Academics, and Officiating Vice-Chancellor of Graphic Era Hill University. Prior to these roles, she worked as an R&D Engineer for three years, gaining valuable industry insights. She is proficient in advanced design tools such as ADS and MATLAB, which she has employed to design and develop microwave components and antennas. Throughout her career, she has held several key administrative positions, including Dean of Engineering, Dean of Research, and Director of Accreditation, highlighting her versatility as both an academician and an administrator.

Her professional recognition is equally noteworthy. She has served as a panel member for project evaluations as an academic expert in DRDO laboratories, specifically DEAL (Dehradun) and IRDE (Dehradun), for two years each. She has also contributed to academic governance by serving on the interview panel for the selection board of lecturers and assistant professors under the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission. Her expertise has been sought as a BOS and RDC expert at Uttarakhand Technical University, and she has actively participated in technical and advisory program committees for various IEEE conferences. Furthermore, she was a member of the IEEE UP Section Executive Council for a period of four years, reflecting her sustained engagement with the global professional community.

Dr. R. Gowri thus embodies the rare combination of a seasoned researcher, accomplished academic leader, and skilled technologist, whose contributions span research, teaching, mentorship, and institutional development, making her a valuable member of any editorial board.