Dr. Gaurav Pandey completed his master's degree in Digital Communication and Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering in 2012 and 2018, respectively. He served as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Electrical Engineering at IIT Delhi. Dr. Pandey has been actively involved in the development of testbeds for Optical Communication, Microwave Photonics, and Optical-Wireless Communication, showcasing extensive experimental capabilities. He has made significant contributions to numerous projects funded by India's DST and European Union (EU). With over 40 publications in esteemed journals and conferences and the acquisition of three granted patents, Dr. Pandey has established himself as a leading researcher in the field. He is also an active member of OSA and IEEE, and frequently serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals.