Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) was established in the year 1986 and is accredited by NBA. The department offers undergraduate (UG), post- graduate (PG) and Ph.D. degree programs. The department has well-equipped laboratories in the areas of Electronics, Communication, IoT, VLSI, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science and is well-connected with industries. The department has signed MoUs with industries like Samsung R&D Institute India-Bangalore Pvt. Ltd., Altair Engineering India Pvt. Ltd., M/S Jasmin Infotech Private Limited, Intel Technology India Pvt. Ltd., Test and Verification Solutions India Pvt. Ltd, and EinNel Technologies, India. The department has experienced and committed faculty members and is on the upward trajectory in terms of research. The focus of the department is to publish research papers only in WoS/Scopus journals with high impact factors. The available data stands as a testimony to the quantity and quality of our publications.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
• PEO1: Graduates demonstrate their technical knowledge in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering for real world applications.
Collaborative research work is carried out with top institutions outside India, which is an added advantage. A significant number of funded projects have been received from various agencies such as DST, DRDO, ISRO, CSIR and ICMR to the tune of INR 2.7 crore. Consultancy works in cutting-edge technologies such as antenna fabrication and machine learning are being carried out in the department. The rise in the number of published patents also validates the quality research in ECE department. The faculty and students are also associated with professional bodies like IEEE and IETE to enhance their research activities. Further, the students of the department are encouraged to take up in-plant trainings, summer internships and full-semester project work at industries and the department ensures that all students who are eligible are placed on campus.
Raising competent Electronics and Communication engineers and technocrats to solve the problems of human society.
HISTORY
• PEO3: Graduates contribute to the development of the society with professional ethics.
VISION OF THE DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT
To raise engineers and researchers with technical expertise on par with international standards, professional attitude and ethical values, having the ability to apply acquired knowledge & skills for a productive career and service to humanity.
• PEO2: Graduates exhibit competence as academicians, researchers and entrepreneurs by pursuing continuous professional development.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
• PSO3: Understand, analyze, design and simulate the various communication systems, data processing techniques and validate their performance for practical applications.
2. Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
12. Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. PSO1: Impart solid foundation in mathematical, scientific and engineering fundamentals required to solve electronics and communication engineering problems. .
5. Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES •
7. Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
• PSO2: Specify, analyze and design the electronic systems using semiconductor technology.
9. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
4. Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
10. Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
8. Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
• PSO4: Specify, analyze, design, implement and test the analog and digital systems using the state of art components, software tools and ICT.
6. Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
Graduates will have ability to:
11. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
1. Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
SPECIALIZATION GROUPS • VLSI • Signal Processing • Communication Systems • Embedded Systems & Internet of Things • Artificial Intelligence and Data Science PATENTS: 15
3. Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
FUNDEDPUBLICATIONS:RESEARCH PROJECTS Investigator Title of the Project Sponsoring Agency & Duration Amount Principal Investigator: Dr. S. Thomas George Co-Principal Investigators: Dr. P. Nagabushanam, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Enhanced Source Separation Tool for DisordersNeurologicalInterrogating(Seizures) DST –2016-2018TSDP 47 Lakhs Principal Investigator: Dr. D. Dr.A.Co-PrincipalNirmalInvestigators:S.AugustineFletcher A Compact Modelling of GaN Based HEMT Device for High Power Microwave Applications 2017-2019DRDO 21.98 Lakhs Principal Investigator: Dr. M. Dr.Co-PrincipalNesasudhaInvestigators:T.MaryNeebha Design and Development of Body Worn Antenna for Wireless Applications 2018-2021DRDO 39.44 Lakhs Publications: 589
Investigator Title of the Project Sponsoring Agency & Duration Amount Principal Investigator: Dr. E. Grace Mary Kanaga, Computer Science Engineering Co-Principal Investigators: Dr. S. Thomas George Design and Development of an Adaptive Brain Computer Interface (BCI) based Assistive Tool for Paralytic People DST (ICPS2019-2022Programme) 40 Lakhs Principal Investigator: Dr. D. ofLaboratory,DivisionHead-Dr.Co-PrincipalNirmalInvestigators:ManishKumarHooda,TechnologyDevelopmentSemiconductorDept.ofSpace,GovtIndia Design and Fabrication of CasCode Driver Circuit using GaN HEMT on Si for Space Applications 2019-2022ISRO 30.44 Lakhs Coordinator : Dr. D. Nirmal Co- Coordinators: Dr. G. Josemin Bala Dr. S. Merlin Gilbert Raj Modernization of RF laboratory with MIMO-SDR platform AICTE, Govt of India under the scheme of MODROB2019-2021 12.43 lakhs Principal Investigator: Dr. G. Manoj, Dr. X. Anitha Mary, Robotics Co-PrincipalEngineering Investigators: Dr. Rajalakshmy, Robotics Engineering Development of Electronics Speed Controller for Actuator with a Feedback Mechanism DRDO - Defence Bio Engineering & ElectromedicalLaboratory2020-2021 9.378 Lakhs Principal Investigator: Dr. D. Raveena Judie Dolly Co-Principal Investigators: Dr. D. J. Jagannath, ECE Dr. Dinesh Peter, CSE Design And Development of a Low Cost Medical Glove for Hand Tremor Management caused by Parkinson’s Disease Indian Council of Medical2021-2022Research 10.206 Lakhs Principal Investigator: Dr. D. Dr.Co-PrincipalNirmalInvestigators:AugustineFletcher Design and Development of GaN HEMT for 18 GHz to 40 GHz 2022DRDO-2025 27.756 Lakhs
COLLABORATIVE FUNDED PROJECTS WITH INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE KITS INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS Title of the Project Collaborativeinstitution InvestigatorswithinKITS outsideInvestigatorsKITS SponsoringAgency&Duration Amount IoT Based (V2G)VehicleMicrogridSystemManagementEnergyofawithtoGridfeature Birla Institute of PilaniandTechnologyScience, Dr. ShobhaA. Rekh (Co-PI) Dr. Hitesh Datt Mathur, Birla Institute Technologyof and Science, RajasthanPilani, 2019-2022DST 47.53 Lakhs Design SurveillanceDroneIntelligentAutonomousandforCity EngineeringCollegeVidyapeethBharatiof Dr. (Co-PI)HemanthJude Dr. NewofVidyapeethSainiDharmendar(PI),BharatiCollegeEngineeringDelhi DST2019-2021SchemeICPS 14.96 Lakhs ModernEnvironments(ITI)InfrastructureTransportationIntelligentforUrbanandCities University UKWestminster,of Dr. D. (CoDr.(CoHemanthJudePI)J.AnithaPI) Dr. AngelopoulouAnastasia (PI) Dr. KapetaniosEpaminondas(PI) ResearchChallengesGlobalFund,UniversityofWestminster,UK2019-2021 35000 (32.97PoundUKLakh) Name of the Student and Guide Title of the Project Sponsoring Agency & Duration Amount Dr. D. Abraham Chandy Mrs. Lina Rose, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Removal of Specular Reflection and Surgical Smoke in Laparoscopic Videos Boston children hospital, Boston USA, 2018 -20 Rs. 65000 Dr. D. Raveena Judie Dolly, Dr. D. J. Jagannath, Dr. J. Dinesh Peter, CSE Ms. D. Delicia Elisheba (UR16EC023) Mr. V. P.F. Christina (UR16EC038) Mr. Y. Britto (UR16EC039) Mr. Abishek (URK19EC1044) Voice PainDesignChairlessControlledChairforLumbarReduction Harvard medical school under the program in global surgery and social 2018-20change 1 Lakh Dr. Raveena Judie Dolly Dr. D. J. Jagannath Mr. Sylvester Joanne K (URK18EC069) Mr. Gadde Nagakiran (URK18EC088) Mr. Ashok G (URK18EC087) Mr. J Joshua Victor Raj (URK18EC085) Ms. Joanna Paul (URK18EC068) SANITATORVirtual Doctor with Basic Medical Check-up Kit Harvard Medical School and Boston 2021HospitalChildren's(6months) Rs. 30000
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LABORATORIES Microwave & Optical Fibre Lab Fabrication Facilities RF Laboratory (AICTE MODROB Funded) PCB Fabrication Electronics Lab Integrated Circuits Lab Signal Processing Lab VLSI Lab
Microprocessor Lab Communication Lab CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE VLSI Centre of Excellence Karunya IoT Centre Centre for Research in Semiconductor Devices
STUDENT PLACEMENTS & HIGHER STUDIES Placement Pass Percentage FACULTY & RECOGNITION Areas of Specialization • Artificial Intelligence and Data Science • VLSI • Signal Processing • Embedded Systems & Internet of Things • Communication Systems • 89% with a PhD degree • Faculty members from Institutes of National Importance • IEI Young Engineers Award • IEEE Professional Achievement Award • Recognized in Stanford’s List of Top 2% Scientists of the World • Woman of Excellence Award • NEN - National Entrepreneurship Network Trainer • IEEE Senior Members, Recognized Editors and Reviewers, BoS Members, Keynote Speakers • Funded Projects: 25 • Consultancy: 13 Lakh • Publications: 589 • Patents: 15 • 19 faculty members with industry certifications
BEST PRACTICES: INVOLVEMENT IN TECHNOLOGY MISSIONS Small Satellite Technology Mission Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF) scheme of Govt. of UK in collaboration with University of Westminster, UK (Feb 2020 – July 2021), 35000 UK Pounds DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
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Dr. D. KARUNYADEPARTMENTPROFESSONirmalRANDHEADOFECEINSTITUTEOF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCES COIMBATORE, TAMIL NADU, INDIA—641 114 Contact us @deptofecekitswww.karunya.edu/ecehod_ece@karunya.edu0422-2614388 2022June@dept_of_ece_karunya FUTURE PLAN M o U s 1. Design, development and launch KU-SAT (Karunya University – Satellite). 2. Establish Neuroscience Laboratory. 3. Electronic system design and manufacturing centre.
