Electronics and Communication Engineering

The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) was established in the year 1997-1998, affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi and approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It offers full-time UG programme in Electronics & Communication Engineering and has a Research Center recognized by VTU, Belagavi.

The Department has qualified and experienced faculty members expertized in VLSI and Embedded systems, Digital Communication, Signal processing, Computer networks, Micro Electro Mechanical Structures [MEMS] etc. The ongoing research activities include Digital Image Processing and Computer Vision, Biomedical signal processing, Communication, MEMS, PCB Design and networking.

The department aids to impart knowledge, nurture skills innovation & entrepreneurship. Among students, we inculcate courage, sportsmanship & sense of responsibility which are innards of a meaningful life. The alumni of the department have strong global presence making their alma mater proud in every sector they represent.

Besides the academic pursuits, we have structured approaches to skill development aspects of students in different verticals. We encourage students to pursue skill oriented trainings to enhance their employability. Skill oriented courses are having three strong reinforcing pillars i.e Technology, Industry partnership [MoU] & Certification from reputed bodies like Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI). The department currently offers Skill oriented courses in PCB design, PCB manufacturing, VLSI Design and verification, Embedded Product design & Embedded-IOT, and MEMS. The department is a certified training Partner for ESSCI and is been awarded as Center of Excellence for PCB Design.

Department has vibrant student chapter with Professional Bodies like IEEE, Institute for Smart Structures and Systems (ISSS) and Engineers Without Boarders(EWB). Students organize and participate in professional activities which help them in networking with eminent personalities and professionals in the industry.

The department facilitates well-equipped laboratories strengthened by software's like Cadence, COMSOL Multiphysics, ORCAD for UG projects,skilling and research activities.

The department provides Industry Institute Interaction through guest lecture, industrial visit, internship, workshops, Seminars which enable students to get good job opportunities.Industrial training is a part of curriculum, where students work in an industry related to their area of interest for a minimum period of 4 weeks. This essentially gives exposure to technology in practice and industrial environment.

Seminars included in the curriculum helps them to experience self-learning and develop communication and interpersonal skills. Various technical activities organized in the department help students in exhibit their skills and talents. Research activity in the department encourages them for innovations and lifelong learning. Workshops & conferences held at the department and institution level provides them with the relevant exposure.

Memorandum of Understanding

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering has signed MoU with

AT&S India Private Limited
Indian Printed Circuit Association
Information Sharing And Analysis Center (ISAC)
SIENNA ECAD
Mysore ESDM Cluster-Lahari

Vision

“To emerge as a premier center empowering students with creativity and technical competency that caters to the ever-changing needs of industry and society”.

Mission

Provide collaborative learning environment that promotes creative thinking and team work.
Impart sound theoretical knowledge and skill sets required to be industry ready.
Acquaint students with technological developments through Industry-Institute interaction.
Inculcate professional and ethical values for sustainable development of society.

Program Educational Objectives

Create innovative solutions through critical thinking.
Solve real-life problems by employing the knowledge and skills of Electronics and Communication Engineering
Exhibit leadership qualities in developing and applying technology for societal needs and a sustainable world.

Program Specific Outcomes

Employ the concepts of Electronics and Communication Engineering to develop innovative solutions using modern tools and techniques.
Develop critical thinking, scientific inquiry in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering to analyze, design and create solutions for real world problems.

Teaching Staff

Sl. No.	Name	Designation	Qualification
1	Dr.Bindu A Thomas	Professor and Head	B.E., M.Tech., Ph.D.
2	Dr.Suma	Professor	B.E., M.Tech., Ph.D.
3	Dr Rajalakshmi M C	Professor	B.E., M.Tech., Ph.D.
4	Dr.Narayanaswamy G	Associate Professor	B.E., M.Tech., Ph.D
5	Mr.Amulya Kumar Mahopatra	Assistant Professor	B.Tech, PGDM
6	Ms. Lalitha N	Assistant Professor	B.E., M.Tech.(Ph D)
7	Ms.Namratha D’cruz	Assistant Professor	B.E., M.Tech.
8	Ms.Komala Kumari	Assistant Professor	B.E., M.Tech.
9	Ms.Manasa J P	Assistant Professor	B.E., M.Tech.
10	Ms. Nethravathi	Assistant Professor	B.E., M.Tech.
11	Ms. Asha R	Assistant Professor	B.E., M.Tech.(Ph D)
12	Ms. Pallavi J	Assistant Professor	B.E., M.Tech.
13	Ms.Anitha C G	Assistant Professor	B.E., M.Tech
14	Mr.Sowmya M	Assistant Professor	B.E., M.Tech
15	Mr.Jagannath B R	Assistant Professor	B.E., M.Tech.
16	Ms.Anusha R Swamy	Assistant Professor	B.E., M.Tech.
17	Ms.Nagashree	Assistant Professor	B.E., M.Tech.(Ph D)

Non Teaching Staff

Sl No	Name	Designation	Qualification
1	Mr. Sunil Kumar P	Foreman	B.Sc
2	Ms. Sahana	Lab Instructor	B.E

Facilities available

Department has well-furnished smart class rooms and tutorial rooms equipped with smart boards and CCTVs. All laboratories are well equipped complying VTU curriculum with licensed software's like Cadence, COMSOL Multiphysics, ORCAD-PSpcice etc. Additionally, Skill development training center, Department Library and Project Laboratories are setup to give learning a practical dimension. Good campus wide Internet Facility with Wi-Fi connectivity is also provided.

Department Library

In addition to the central Library, the department has its own departmental library. Department Library is equipped with 426 volumes, Magazines, project reports, seminar reports for reference.

Project Laboratory

The Project Lab provides all the facilities to students to conduct experiments, design prototype models which enhances their practical knowledge, skills and thereby leading to new Innovations.

Skill Development Initiatives

Besides the academic pursuits, department has structured approaches to skill development aspects of students in different verticals. We encourage students to pursue skill oriented trainings to enhance their employability. Skill oriented courses are having three strong reinforcing pillars i.e Technology, Industry partnership [MoU] & Certification from reputed bodies like Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI). We are an approved training partner to ESSCI and NSDC-approved center for PCB design qualification pack (QP) of ESSCI. The department currently offers Skill oriented courses in PCB design, PCB manufacturing, VLSI Design and verification, Embedded Product design & Embedded-IOT, and MEMS. The department is a certified training Partner for ESSCI and is been awarded as Center of Excellence for PCB Design.

PCB Design

In recent years, the development of low cost electronic products used in the various sectors make high demands on manufacturing of Printed Circuit Board. VVIET Management has taken an initiate for Skill development training on Printed Circuit Board Design and Manufacturing in association with Indian Printed circuit Association (IPCA) and Electronic Sector Skill Council of India (ESSCI) to train aspirants by the IPCA certified trainers.
The objective is to conduct six months certification course for PCB design approved by NSDC and ESSCI to provide quality manpower to electronic industry by making under graduate students trained in PCB design and making them industry ready in incorporating industry oriented soft skills. As there is huge demand –supply gap for trained designer, we also see a huge opportunity for employability of our students through this course. VVIET is certified as a Training Center for PCB Design Engineer by NSDC and ESSCI. Also VVIET has been recognized and certified as Training Provider of Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) from April 2019.

MEMS DESIGN

An excellent opportunity for aspirants to get aligned to industry requirements in core area for getting hired in companies like petrochemical, aerospace, medical products,semiconductor device and energy marketsdesign and Manufacturing industry. An initiative taken by VVIET to train aspirants by the COMSOL certified trainers.
The drive behind fostering of MEMS technology is the reduction in the cost, size, weight, and power consumption of the sensors, actuators, and associated electronics.
MEMS is a multidisciplinary engineering and basic science area which includes electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, material science and biomedical engineering.
The participants will acquire the skill set required to use COMSOL multiphysics to set up, solve, troubleshoot and analyze multiphysics problems,generally used in Industries like petrochemical, aerospace, medical products, semiconductor device and energy markets.VVIET has the license for COMSOL Multiphysics 5.3a Class Kit with 30 users from COMSOL Multiphysics Pvt. Ltd.

Embedded Full-Stack IoT & Embedded Product Design

Embedded systems are a major part of our technological landscape, found in everyday items from traffic lights to washing machines to smart phones. However, we’re in a new wave of internet-based technology that has revolutionized many of these items. Looking into the growth in Electronics Industry and specially in Design and development of IoT Based System, government initiatives for skill development, the Skill Development Cell (SDC) has initiated activities for setting of a Embedded and IOT lab. Skill development cell of VVIET will help the aspirants to get skilled with industry requirements in the field of Embedded Systems and IoT.

Objectives of this Skill Development Initiative are:

To promote interdisciplinary skill development in VVIET by providing Embedded system courses to design a Product
To make Industry-ready prodcut designers by building hands-on knowledge from sensors to applications
Organize Faculty Development Programs (FDP) for the institution to promote learning advancement in Embedded system design
Working closely with industry for establishing the curriculum as per its requirements and also with academia in order to enhance the quality of technical and Engineering education in the country.
To set up a center of excellence in college to train the students and also take industry live projects and consultancy for R&D projects.

VLSI Design

Department has an excellent opportunity for aspirants to get aligned to industry requirements in core areas of VLSI design. Certified Faculty members train aspirants with the support of recognized Industry experts. High end computing facility with licensed software is availble for aspirants to experience handson session. Course intension is to provide quality manpower to electronic industry specially, in the field semiconductor design and testing by making under graduate students trained in VLSI design and Physical verification making them industry ready in incorporating industry oriented soft skills.

Self Learning

Additional knowledge gaining facilities are provided through various NPTEL courses.

Facilities provided for students

Technical activities are conducted under vibrant professional bodies like IEEE, ISSS, EWB student chapters.
Well stocked/ equipped department Library is available.
Skill development centers for skill enhancement and certification supported by Industries and Certifiing Bodies.
Exclusive Project Lab.
Sponsorship from Government organizations for projects.

For Teaching and Non-teaching staff

Well stocked/ equipped department Library is available.
Campus wide internet facility with Wi-Fi connectivity is provided.
Skill based training and certification program from recognized organizations.
Encouragment for higher education/ Industrial trainings.