Research Areas
- Communication and Signal Processing
- Embedded Systems and IoT
- Antenna Design
- VLSI Design
Research Facilities
A. Laboratories
ECE Department houses twelve laboratories, each outfitted with modern equipment and software to facilitate various aspects of electronics and communication engineering:
- Electronic Devices and Analog Circuits Laboratory: Focuses on the study and experimentation of electronic components and their characteristics.
- UHF and Digital Circuits Laboratory : Specializes in ultra-high frequency and microwave engineering experiments.
- Embedded System and Signal Processing Laboratory: Covers the principles and applications of Microprocessor and offers practical training in basic electronics fabrication and assembly techniques.
- Communication Engineering and Networking Laboratory: Focuses on analog and digital communication systems, their components and Computer Networks basics.
- Project/ IoT Laboratory: Provides resources for students to develop and test their project work.
- Computing and Machine Learning Laboratory : Facilitates students and researchers in gaining hands-on experience with software languages and project implementation.
B. Software Tools
The department utilizes a variety of software tools to aid in simulation, design, and analysis:
- KEIL (CSI, Professional Developer’s Kit, Latest Version & Perpetual) For embedded system development.
- EDA Tanner Tool: Used for analog and mixed-signal IC design.
- Bloom with DSP Software: Assists in digital signal processing applications.
- MATLAB & Simulink (including HDL Coder, Fixed Point Toolbox): For numerical computing and model-based design.
- Modelsim: A simulation and debugging tool for VHDL, Verilog, and mixed-language designs.
- Network Simulator: Facilitates the study of network protocols and architectures.
- COMMSIM: Used for communication system simulations.
- ANSYS (HFSS Package): For electromagnetic simulation.
- LABVIEW: A system-design platform and development environment.
- ORCAD SUITE: For electronic design automation.
- MULTISIM: An industry-standard SPICE simulation and circuit design software.
C. Project Laboratory Equipment
The Project Laboratory is equipped with various instruments to support student projects
- High Frequency Digital Storage Oscilloscopes (DSO): For observing varying signal voltages.
- KEIL Software: For embedded software development.
- Universal VLSI Trainer with Spartan 3E Piggy Board: Facilitates learning in VLSI design.
- Cool Runner-II: A CPLD development board.
- EDA Tanner Tool: For IC design and simulation.
- DSP Trainer: For digital signal processing experiments.
- Altera Cyclone II Evaluation Board (DE-1 Development Kit): Used in FPGA-based design projects.
- Basic FPGA Trainer Kit Spartan 3 (VL-FPGA-B): For learning FPGA programming.
- Generators and Power Supplies: Provide necessary power and signal generation for experiments.
These resources enable students to design, implement, and test their projects effectively.
D. Computing Facilities
The department provides extensive computing resources to support academic and research activities. These include a well-equipped computing infrastructure for general simulations and development work, portable systems for flexible use by faculty and students, and essential peripherals like printers and scanners. Projectors are available in classrooms and labs to enhance teaching delivery. Additionally, a wide range of licensed software packages is available, supporting various domains within electronics and communication engineering.
E. Departmental Library
The ECE Department maintains a dedicated library to support academic and research activities:
- Collection: Library Houses 500+ books, including reference materials, journals, and research theses related to electronics and communication engineering.
- Study Space: Provides an air-conditioned environment conducive to study and research.
- Digital Resources: Offers access to e-books, online journals, and databases.
Publications
Patents
Funded Research/ Consultancy project
- Training consultancy of approximately Rs. 1 Lakh through CIIIT, RCOEM, Nagpur
- RGSTC-RTMNU research proposal grant of Rs. 2 Lakhs
- Faculty involvement in Center of Excellence- Microsystems led to paper publication and presentation in conferences of international repute.
Conferences Organized
- Indian conference on “Computer Vision Graphics Video and Image Processing” (ICCVGIVP-2009, 13th &14th of March, 2009.
- Department has Co-hosted a National Conference “ISSS 2010” in association with VNIT, Nagpur and Indian Air Force, MCQ, Nagpur.
- International Conference on “Electronic Systems, Signal Processing and Computing Technologies 09th to 11th Jan 2014.
- 3rd International Conference on “Electronic Systems, Signal Processing and Computing Technologies” (ICESC-2020), 4th & 5th December, 2020.
Activities carried out with Industries/ NGO/ Academic Research Institutions
1) Agile Project Management in Electronics and Communication
- Date: September 25th , 2024
- Speaker: Mr. Divyanshu Sinha, Senior Consultant (Assistant Manager), EY, Hyderabad, and our proud 2019 batch alumnus.
- Audience: 90 ECE + ENCS third-year students
- Key Takeaways: Practical insights into managing complex
- Projects with agility and a roadmap for EC professionals to navigate dynamic workflows.
2) Navigating Cloud Technology – A Path for EC Students
- Date: January 3rd , 2025
- Speaker: Mr. Shubham Deshpande, Technical Team Lead SOC, Irdeto, Noida, and a 2017 batch alumnus.
- Audience: 80 ECE+ENCS third-year students
- Key Takeaways: A deep dive into the transformative
- World of cloud technology, focusing on its relevance and opportunities for EC engineers.
3) Dealing with Peer Competition
- Date: January 30th, 2025
- Speaker: Dr. Vaidehi Chilwarwar, TISS, Mumbai
- Audience: 56 ECE third-year students
- Key Takeaways:
They have co-created activities to focus on
- Ways to shift the ‘competitive’ mindset.
- Ways of practicing collaborations.
- Ways of dealing with the ‘RACE’ culture
4) Life of a Techie (Coding, Career, Placements)
- Date: March 11th, 2025
- Speaker: Mr. Vatsalya Mathur, Principal Engineering
- Manager at Autodesk Inc. and a 2013 batch alumnus.
- Audience: 111 ECE second-year students
- Key Takeaways: A deep dive into the life of a technical