Electronics & Communication Engineering

Program Overview

The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering started the B.E. degree program in 1972, the M.Tech. in 2006, and the Ph.D. and M.Sc. (by research) programs in 2004. Initially, the undergraduate program had an intake of 60 students, which has now expanded to 180 students per year. Department ECE is one of the key departments at the institution, focused on providing high-quality technical education in the field of electronics and communication. Established with a vision to produce competent and skilled engineers, the department offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs. Here's a brief overview of its focus areas and resources: The department comprises highly qualified and experienced teachers, supporting staff, good laboratory facilities, staff rooms with internet, a seminar room, a library, a computer center, and other infrastructural facilities. The location and atmosphere are conducive to learning.

Total Intake

180

Program Type

UG

Duration

4 Years

Vision

"The department of E & C would endeavour to create a pool of Engineers who would be extremely competent technically, ethically strong also fulfil their obligation in terms of social responsibility."

Mission

The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is committed to

  • DM1: Adopt the best pedagogical methods and provide the best facility, infrastructure and an ambience conducive to imbibe technical knowledge and practicing ethics.
  • DM2: Group and individual exercises to inculcate habit of analytical and strategic thinking to help the students to develop creative thinking and instil team skills.
  • DM3: MoUs and Sponsored projects with industry and R & D organizations for collaborative learning
  • DM4: Enabling and encouraging students for continuing education and moulding them for life-long learning process.

Programs Offered

  • Undergraduate Program (B.E.):The department offers a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering, focusing on areas such as communication, signal processing, VLSI design, embedded systems, and image processing.
  • Postgraduate Program (M.Tech): In 2012, the department introduced a Master of Technology program specializing in VLSI Design and Embedded Systems.
  • Research Programs: Recognized as a research center by Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and the University of Mysuru, the department offers part-time and full-time Ph.D. programs.

Curriculum and Research

The curriculum is designed to cover a wide array of topics in electronics and communication, such as VLSI, embedded systems, signal processing, communication systems, and IoT. The department emphasizes research-driven education, aiming to make students industry-ready through practical exposure and projects.

Faculty

The department boasts a team of experienced and dedicated faculty members, many of whom hold Ph.D. degrees and have significant research and industry experience. They are involved in cutting-edge research and often publish in reputed journals.

Laboratories and Facilities

ECE at PESCE Mandya is equipped with well-established labs, including VLSI and Embedded System labs, Signal Processing labs, and Communication labs. These facilities provide hands-on experience and support various student and faculty research initiatives.

VLSI Design Laboratory

Established in 2010-12 with funding from the Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST), Government of Karnataka, this lab conducts regular training programs for students, research scholars, and faculty.

Medical and Image Processing Laboratory

This facility focuses on medical image modalities and processing, including areas like diabetic retinopathy and MRI image segmentation algorithms.

Industry Collaborations and Projects

The department regularly collaborates with industries and R&D organizations, facilitating internships, workshops, and projects that give students real-world experience and prepare them for future careers in technology.

Workshops and Skill Development

The department regularly organizes workshops and hands-on training sessions in collaboration with industry partners.

Student Clubs and Activities

The ECE department encourages participation in technical clubs and student chapters like IEEE and ISTE. Through these platforms, students engage in technical events, hackathons, seminars, and industry visits, enhancing their learning and networking opportunities. Students from the ECE department have demonstrated excellence in various competitions.

The ECE department at PESCE Mandya stands out for its commitment to quality education, research, and practical experience, preparing students for dynamic roles in the electronics and communication sector.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Graduates of the program will be able to

  • PEO1: Graduates to exhibit knowledge in mathematics, engineering fundamentals applied to Electronics and Communication Engineering for professional achievement in industry, research and academia
  • PEO2: Graduates to identify, analyse and apply engineering concepts for design of Electronics and Communication Engineering systems and demonstrate multidisciplinary expertise to handle societal needs and meet contemporary requirements
  • PEO3: Graduates to perform with leadership qualities, team spirit, management skills, attitude and ethics need for successful career, sustained learning and entrepreneurship.

Program Outcomes (POs)

Engineering Graduates will be able to

  1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
  2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
  3. Design/development of solutions: 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.
  4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: 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.
  5. Modern tool usage: 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.
  6. The engineer and society: 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.
  7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
  8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
  9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
  10. Communication: 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.
  11. Project management and finance: 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.
  12. Life-long learning: 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.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

Program Specific Outcomes of bachelor degree (B.E, E&C) program are defined as follows which are in line with the Program specific criteria (PSC) as defined by IEEE.

After the graduation, the student will have:

  • PSO-1: An ability to understand the basic concepts in Electronics & Communication Engineering and to apply them in the design and implementation of Electronics and communication systems.
  • PSO-2: An ability to solve complex problems in Electronics and Communication Engineering, using latest hardware and software tools, along with analytical skills to arrive at appropriate solutions.
Name of Technical Staff Qualification Designation Specialization Work Experience (Yrs.)
Vanitha H K BE INSTRUCTOR MEDICAL ELECTRONICS 12 Years
Madankumar H BE TUTOR ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGG 9 Years
M S Kusuma Diploma COMPUTER OPERATOR ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION 16 Years
Meghana S P Diploma INSRUCTOR ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION 8 Years
Prathibha A BA SDA 10 Years
Rakshith H N I.T.I MECHANIC ELECTRIONCS MECHANIC 5 Years
Abhilash Gowda K V DIPLOMA INSTRUCTOR ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION 2 Years
Amulya T.P B.E INSTRUCTOR ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGG 7 Months
K Y Chidananda I.T.I MECHANIC ELECTRIONCS MECHANIC 2 Years
G H Hanumanthaiah S.S.L.C HELPER 16 Years
B M Shambulingaiah PUC HELPER 35 Years
H Shivamahadevu SSLC HELPER 22 Years
Harisha V B.A HELPER 13 Years
Nandish M N SSLC HELPER 7 Years

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Name of the Research Guide Phone Number Email-Id
Dr. K A Radhakrishna Rao 9886064102 karkrao@gmail.com
Dr. Punith Kumar M B 9844482308 punithkumarmb@pesce.ac.in
Dr. H S Sheshadri 9986304288 hssheshadri@gmail.com
Dr. M J Anand 8050020106 anandmj@pesce.ac.in
Dr. N M Mahesh Gowda 9886228951 nmmaheshgowda@pesce.ac.in
Dr. R Manjunatha 9986162161 rmanjunatha@pesce.ac.in
Dr. Revanesh M 9482999222 revaneshm@pesce.ac.in
Dr. Mahesh 8971106671 mahesh@pesce.ac.in
Dr. Radhika M N 7259119901 radhikamn@pesce.ac.in

Ph. D Awarded in the Years 2024-25

Name University Date of Award Guide Name Title of Research
Vinay Kumar H S VTU 01 Feb 2025 Dr. H S Sheshadri Study and Development of MR Image Enhancement Algorithms for Early Detection of Brain Disorders

Ph. D Awarded in the Years 2023- 24

Name University Date of Award Guide Name Title of Research
Mahesh Kumar A S JSS 24 Feb 2024 Dr. Mallikarjunswamy M S Study of clinically significant features of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) using the radiographic images & IR Thermograms
Mukul Manohar S VTU 07 March 2024 Dr. K N Muralidhara Video Processing and Target Tracking
Bharath M R VTU 07 March 2024 Dr. K A Radhakrishna Rao Multimodal biometric fusion for improved speed security and recognition

Ph. D Awarded in the Years 2022-23

Name University Date of Award Guide Name Title of Research
Sahana Raj B S VTU 15th Feb 2023 Dr. V Sridhar Study of health Monitoring System on IoT Platform using Biometric Crypto System and Its Performance Analysis

Ph. D Awarded in the Years 2021-22

Name University Date of Award Guide Name Title of Research
Nanda B S UOM 27 July 2022 Dr. P S Puttaswamy Investigation on Graphene Field Effect Transistor High Frequency Flexible Transparent Displays
Radhika M R UOM 22nd March 2022 Dr. S S Parthasarathy IMM Filtering for A Highly Maneuvering Target and Performance Evaluation

Name University Guide Name Title of Research Status
Noor Ayesha VTU Dr. H S Sheshadri Certain Investigation on Modelling of MRI in Medical Image Computing Open Seminar II completed
Sumanth S VTU Dr. K A Radhakrishna Rao Study of Video Stream in A Broadcasting Channel for Detection of Commercial Advertising for Experimental Viewing Comprehensive viva-voce completed
Sobia Naz VTU Dr. K A Radhakrishna Rao Study of Retina in Visual Disorder Patients Leading to Permanent Loss of Vision Open Seminars I&II completed
Chethan L VTU Dr. K A Radhakrishna Rao Study and Development of System to Improve Speech in People Course Work Exam completed
Ashraya A N VTU Dr. Punith Kumar M B Direction of Arrival Estimation Using Sparse Learning Algorithm Course Work completed
Divyashree N VTU Dr. Punith Kumar M B Novel Efficient VLSI Algorithm and Architecture for Transform Domain Coding and Decoding for Communication Application Course Work completed
Vasanth Kumar Reddy G VTU Dr. Punith Kumar M B Early Prediction and Classification of Diseases in Cotton Plant Leaves Under Complex Field Environment Using Deep Learning 1st D C Meeting completed
M Subramanya U.O.M Dr. S.S Parthasarathy Design and Implementation of Activity-Based Context-Aware System Pre-thesis Colloquium Scheduled
Vidyashree B P VTU Dr. Punith Kumar M B Qualitative Study of Physical Layer Aspects for Sixth Generation Wireless Communication Systems Registered
Asha R VTU Dr. Punith Kumar M B Development of Artificial Intelligence and IoMT-Based System for Biomedical Applications New Registration
Mohan VTU Dr. Anand M J Collision Avoidance System in Transport Industry New Registration
P. Roopa Ranjini VTU Dr. Revanesh Brain Tumour Detection New Registration
Yashwanth B VTU Dr. R Manjunatha AI and IoT Enabled Robotic System for Automated Detection of Ho2 New Registration
Mouna K M VTU Dr. R Manjunatha Investigation of Risk Factors and Strategies to Prevent ROP New Registration
Santha Kumar M T VTU Dr. Mahesh Gowda N M An Application of Artificial Intelligence for Classification and Pollutant Identification in E-Waste New Registration

Details of Pursuing Ph.D. in other institutions

Name University Guide Name Title of Research Status
K C Santhosh Babu VTU Dr. A M Vijay Prakash Performance analysis of low power digital logic circuits based on FinFET technology Comprehensive viva-voce completed
Kusuma H R REVA University Dr. Seshikala G Stutter speech detection Course work completed
Nischitha K Adichunchanagiri University Dr. Shobha B N Detection of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) for Knee Image Classification using Machine Learning Course work completed
Niveditha H R VTU Dr. Anitha S Analysis and Prediction for improving the heart disease detection using machine learning classifier Completed Open Seminar 2
Srinath M S VIT, Chennai Dr. R Gunabalan Enhancement of Charging Efficiency of Batteries for Electric Vehicles Comprehensive viva-voce completed

Research Scholar Title Status Detail Link
Shubha .B Evaluation and Design of high speed and power Efficient Comparator for DSP application Comprehensive viva – voce Complete Click here for more

Name of the Author Title Application Number Status
Dr R Manjunatha, Dr HS Sheshadri, Kumar N Krishna Murthy Development of an algorithm for early detection of plus disease in retinopathy of prematurity 202441025734 Published
Mahesh Kumar A S, Dr. Punith Kumar M B, Ashraya A N, Nischith K, Vinay Kumar HS Statistical Feature Analysis of IR Thermogram Images for Rheumatoid Arthritis Detection Using Machine Learning 202441025734 Published
Dr. Mahesh, M.Subramanyam Biomimetic Neuron Model for Efficient Neuromorphic Computing 202441027226 Published
Dr. Revanesh M, Dr. Sahana Raj B S, Santhosh Babu, Ashraya A N, Vidyashree B P Improving Network Lifetime: A Novel Energy-Efficient Routing Protocol for Wireless IoT Sensor Networks 202441028042 Published
M Subramanyam, Dr. S S Parthasarathy Integrated Framework for Context-Aware Systems: Enhancing Real-Time Response to Critical Events 202441027156 Published
Dr. MJ Anand, Dr. HR Divakar, Spoorthy MR A heuristic approach to develop a prototype e-nose to detect spoilage of milk and bread 202441028040 Published
Dr. N M Mahesh Gowda, Kumar.N. Krishnamurthy, S Jyothi, Dr. Nanda B S, Noor Ayesha Fire Extinguishing Robot using Microcontroller 202441027161 Published
Dr. B S Sahana Raj Block chain Supported Searchable Encryption for Electronic Health Records 202022106110 Published
Dr. M Revanesh An Artificially Intelligent Ontological Modelling for Consumer Centric Business Process Customization of Web Services 202241052074 Published
Dr. BS Sahana Raj Dr. M Revanesh Video Recommendations using AI 202241046609 Published
Dr.MJ Anand An IOT enabled system for Breast cancer Detection using Image Processing 202241053918 Published
Mr. Mahesh Kumar A S A System for Development of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (Nipt) Model of Human Foetus Using AI & Machine Learning 202141033346 Published
Mr. Mahesh Kumar A S Development of Multi-Sensor Smart Robot for Intelligent Border Security Surveillance System 202141033795 Published
Mr. Mahesh Kumar A S Machine Learning And IOT Based Smart Wearable System for Autonomous Management of Diabetes Mellitus 202141030571 Published
Mr. Mahesh Kumar A S IOT and RFID Based Optimal Positioning of Autonomous Shock Absorber for Smart Vehicles 202141028518 Published
Mr. Mahesh Kumar A S Machine Learning Based Smart Grid Power System Integrated with Wireless Communication Networks 202111027550 Published
Mr. Mahesh Kumar A S Artificial Intelligence Based Autonomous Pest Detection in Smart Agricultural Farms 202121026289 Published
Mr. Mahesh Kumar A S Thermal Camera For Detecting Rheumatoid Arthritis 382293-001 Published
Mr. Mahesh Kumar A S NLP & Al Based Automatic Detection Of Infection Rate Of Covid 19 202111023806 Published
Mr. Mahesh Kumar A S Intelligent Battery Intel Swapping Technology for E- Vehicle 202141023431 Published
Mr. Mahesh Kumar A S Machine Learning Based EEG Signal Processing for Smart Patient Monitoring System 202141022214 Published
Mr. Mahesh Kumar A S Machine Learning Based Breast Cancer Detection by Neuro Fuzzy Logic 202141018245 Published
Mr. Mahesh Kumar A S Machine Learning Based Battery Management System for Optimized EV Performance 202141017715 Published
Mr. Mahesh Kumar A S Artificial Intelligence Based Cardiac Arrhythmia Detection in Heart Patients 202121010624 Published
Dr. Revanesh M Artificial Intelligence IOT Based Wrist Band For Covid-19 Patients 202141003024 Published
Dr. N M Mahesh Gowda Renewable Wind Power Through Modified Wind Turbine Rotor for Optimal Power Management in Smart Cities 2021101376 Granted
Dr. M Revanesh IFCE-Robot Bird Flying System: Intelligent Robot Bird Flying Controllability Evaluation System 2021100358 Granted
Dr.MJ Anand IOT based device to detect the Efficiency of Remote working using DMS Sensor. 2020104070 Published

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Investigator Project Title Year Funding Agency Amount (Rs.) Status
Dr. Radhika M. N Monitoring and Detection of Ammonia and Carbon Dioxide in Poultry Farm 2023-24 Karnataka Innovation & Technology Society 1,35,000 In Progress
Srinath M S Portable Solar Water Bottle 2023-24 Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society 1,25,000 In Progress
Dr. M J Anand A Heuristic Approach for Design and Develop a Prototype Electronics Nose to Detect Spoilage of Milk and Bread 2016-2017 VGST (SMYSR), Karnataka 5,00,000/- Completed (2021-2022)
Dr. H S Sheshadri Establishment of Medical Image Analysis Laboratory 2014-2015 VGST 20,00,000/- Completed
Dr. V Sridhar Infrastructure Strengthening in Science and Technology in Higher Educational Institutions (K-FIST) – Level – 1 (Karnataka Fund) 2010-2012 VGST 20,00,000/- Completed
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Professional Clubs & Chapters

Started in 1999 with admission capacity of 40 students, the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering now offers UG program with an intake of 180 students since 2019. Accredited by the National Board of Accreditation, the department has well-qualified and dedicated teaching and support staff and well-equipped laboratories to fulfill the academic needs of the students. The department with academic autonomy granted by VTU since 2007, also conducts special courses on advanced topics, to bridge the gap between the curriculum and the need of the industry.

Computer Society Of India (CSI)

"The department strives to equip our graduates with Knowledge and Skills to contribute significantly to Electronics and Communication Engineering and enhance quality research for the benefit of society"

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Started in 1999 with admission capacity of 40 students, the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering now offers UG program with an intake of 180 students since 2019. Accredited by the National Board of Accreditation, the department has well-qualified and dedicated teaching and support staff and well-equipped laboratories to fulfill the academic needs of the students. The department with academic autonomy granted by VTU since 2007, also conducts special courses on advanced topics, to bridge the gap between the curriculum and the need of the industry.

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