About the Department
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology, Vellore, was established in 1990 and has grown into one of the institution’s major engineering departments.
The department offers B.E. programmes in both full-time (120 intake) and part-time (40 intake) under Anna University, Chennai. It also offers M.E. Applied Electronics, strengthening advanced learning and research.
The department focuses on strong academic foundations with practical exposure through labs, seminars, industrial visits, training, and project work. It covers core and emerging domains like DSP, VLSI, Embedded Systems, IoT, AI & ML, Wireless Communication, and more.
Well-equipped labs and modern tools like MATLAB, FPGA platforms, and embedded systems ensure hands-on learning. The department aims to create skilled, ethical, and industry-ready engineers.
Vision
To become a centre of excellence in Electronics and Communication Engineering by imparting high-quality technical education, fostering innovation, and offering career-focused programmes that shape globally competent professionals.
Mission
- M1: Deliver high-quality education to solve real-world engineering challenges.
- M2: Create a dynamic environment promoting innovation, creativity, and research.
- M3: Nurture ethical values, social responsibility, and lifelong learning.
Programme Educational Objectives
- PEO1: Build strong technical careers in ECE.
- PEO2: Apply engineering principles with modern tools.
- PEO3: Design and implement real-time systems.
- PEO4: Develop communication, teamwork, and lifelong learning.
- PEO5: Promote ethics and social responsibility.
Programme Outcomes
- ❖ Engineering Knowledge
- ❖ Problem Analysis
- ❖ Design / Development of Solutions
- ❖ Investigation of Complex Problems
- ❖ Modern Tool Usage
- ❖ The Engineer and the World
- ❖ Ethics
- ❖ Team Work
- ❖ Communication
- ❖ Project Management
- ❖ Life-long Learning
Faculty
Dr. J. Sundaravanan
M.E., Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Head of the Department
Dr. B. Senthil Murugan
M.E., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dr. M. Manimegalai
M.E., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Prof. S. Krithiga
M.E.
Assistant Professor
Prof. R. Bharathiraja
M.E.
Assistant Professor
Prof. M. Janani
M.E.
Assistant Professor
Dr. R. Dhanalakshmi
M.E., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dr. S. Sathishbabu
M.E., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Mrs. M. Geetha
M.E.
Assistant Professor
Mr. J. Vinoth Kumar
M.E.
Assistant Professor
Mr. R. Kesavraj
M.E.
Assistant Professor
Mrs. M. P. Sasirekha
M.E., M.B.A.
Assistant Professor
Mrs. D. D. Devisasikala
M.Tech.
Assistant Professor
Mrs. E. Manjula
M.E.
Assistant Professor
Mr. A. K. T. Sathishkumaar
M.E.
Assistant Professor
Mrs. V. Poonthamil
M.E.
Assistant Professor
Mr. P. Karthikeyan
M.E.
Assistant Professor
Mr. V. Amarnath
M.Tech.
Assistant Professor
Supporting Faculty
Thiru. S. Sivakumar
Technical Staff / Lab Support
Tmt. K. Bakkiyalakshmi
Technical Staff / Lab Support
Thiru. M. Sathishkumar
Technical Staff / Lab Support
Thiru. R. Jayaprakash
Technical Staff / Lab Support
Thiru. P. Vijayakumar
Office Assistant
Thiru. M. Kamalnathan
Cleaner / Supporting Staff
Laboratory Details
- ❖ Electronics Lab
- ❖ Communication Lab
- ❖ DSP Lab
- ❖ VLSI Lab
- ❖ Microprocessor Lab
- ❖ Computer Networks Lab
- ❖ Microwave & Optical Lab
- ❖ AI & ML Lab
Facilities
- ❖ Modern Laboratories with advanced equipment
- ❖ AI & Emerging Technology Lab
- ❖ 150 Mbps Internet & Campus Network
- ❖ Library & E-Library Access
- ❖ Ph.D Research Facilities
Program Organized
- ❖ EPULZ – National Level Technical Event (2025)
- ❖ Cadence Training (2024)
- ❖ Placement Training
- ❖ Internal Hackathon (SIH)
- ❖ GATE & CAT Awareness Programs
MOU
- ❖ Collaboration with Novice Technologies
- ❖ Facilio
- ❖ ChipTest Engineering Pvt Ltd
- ❖ Xploria IT Services
- ❖ Cadence & NI
Research Activities
- ❖ Mini & Capstone Projects
- ❖ Hackathons (SIH, DebugiT, Texathon)
- ❖ Industry Projects (ISRO, CMCH, Facilio)
- ❖ Funded Projects (IoT Water Management, Drowsiness Detection)
- ❖ Internships (BSNL, CDAC, IIT Madras RP, BHEL)