Introduction

The department of Electronics and Communication Engineering came into existence in 2008 with an objective to impart quality education to meet today’s competitive environment.  The department has well experienced and dedicated faculty with a strong commitment to provide a vibrant learning environment to the students in order to help them excel. To keep pace with the current technological trends, the department has a well-designed, constantly reviewed syllabus to incorporate all advancements in existing and emerging technologies which gives the students a holistic and pragmatic view of the present scenario of industry.  The Department has state-of-the-art laboratories, such as VLSI Lab, Digital Image Processing Lab, Circuit Simulation Lab, Communication Lab, and higher end software like MATLAB, PSPICE, Xilinx, IAR,L-Sim &  N-Sim. The Department runs an undergraduate course in B.Tech – Electronics and Communication Engineering and a postgraduate programme viz. M.Tech in Communication Systems. The Department also offers part-time programmes in B.Tech – Electronics and Communication Engineering and M.Tech – Communication Systems.

VISION

  • To facilitate young Engineers to acquire technical exposure in the areas of ECE.
  • To provide world class Education, nurture career improvement and develop human and social intellectual qualities.

MISSION

  • To adopt pedagogical processes.
  • To build a team of competent teachers.
  • To develop research and collaborative research with leading organizations.
  • To provide latest technologies as methodologies.

Programme Offered

S. NO COURSES REGULATION SANCTIONED INTAKE
1. B. Tech (ECE) FULL TIME 60
2. B. Tech (ECE) PART TIME 60
3. M. Tech (Communication Systems) FULL TIME 24
4. M. Tech (Communication Systems) PART TIME 24
5. Ph. D – –

 

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

Engineering Graduates will be able to:

  • PO1:    Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
  • PO2:    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.
  • PO3:      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.
  • PO4:      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.
  • PO5:      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.
  • PO6:      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.
  • PO7:      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.
  • PO8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.
  • PO9: Individual and Team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
  • PO10:    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.
  • PO11:    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.
  • PO12:    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.
CERTIFICATE COURSES:
  • Deep Learning using MATLAB.
  • Advanced Electronic System Design
  • Design of Embedded and Real Time Systems
  • LORA and LORA WAN Communication Protocols
  • Antenna Design
  • Introduction to SCILAB Programming
  • PLC & SCADA
  • PCB Design

Research

RESEARCH THRUST AREAS:
  • Wireless Networks
  • Optical Communication
  • Image Processing
  • Soft Computing
  • Antenna Design
Some Recent Publications:
  • Dr. A. Rijuvana Begum (2022), ‘Hybridization of Metaheuristics based Unequal Clustering for Energy Aware Data Aggregation Technique in Wireless Sensor Networks’, Indian Journal of Computer Science and Engineering, 13 (2), 388 – 397. ISSN: 0976-5166.
  • Rajinikanth C. (2021), ‘Energy Efficient Cluster Based Clinical Decision Support System in IoT Environment,’ Computers Materials & Continua (CMC), 69(2), 2013 – 2029.
  • A. Rijuvana Begum (2021), ‘Enhancement Approach On Channel Equalization Using Robust And Adaptive Random Forest Learning Approach’, International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering and Technology (IJARET), 12(2), 731-742.
  • Rajinikanth, C. (2020), ‘Unconstrained Global Optimization Based Partial Transmit Sequence for OFDM PAPR Reduction’. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology (IJAST), 29(3), 7346-7354.
  • A. Rijuvana Begum (2020), ‘Social spider-based unequal clustering protocol for wireless sensor environment for smart cities’, Electronic Government, an International Journal, 16 (1-2), 190-209
  • A. Rijuvana Begum, Smitha Elsa Peter (2020), ‘Smart LED Notice Board using Bluetooth Device’, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), 7(6), 1571 – 1574.
  • Rajinikanth, C. (2019), ‘An Unsupervised Learning of Hyperspectral Images using Fuzzy C-means (FCM) Clustering Method with Glowworm Swarm Optimization (GSO)’. Advanced Materials Proceedings, 4(4), 151-154.
  • Sebastian, K., & Devi, S. (2019), ‘A novel model of feature extraction for lung cysts detection in CT image using Minutiae based Mumford and Shah functional model’,  Australian Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (AJEEE), 16(4), 345-356
  • Smitha Elsa Peter, S. Devi, A. Rijuvana Begum, A. Sujatha Priyadharshini (2018), ‘Design and Implementation of Invisible Border Alert System in Military Field’, International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics (IJPAM), 119(16), 3987-3995
PATENT:
Name of Faculty Patent Number Title of Patent Year Awarded
Dr.P.Geetha,

Dr.Smitha Elsa Peter,

Dr.C.Rajinikanth

 371237-001 Pill Dispenser 2022
Dr. N. Parvatham 201841022934 A Development of High Performance Harmless Cooling System of

Refrigeration Plant using Terracotta

 2018
Dr. S. Devi,

A. Rijuvana Begum

 201741013082 A Implementation of Smart Theft Control System for Vehicle Security and Abstention of Car Accidents 2017

Activities / Events - Upcoming and Past Events

  • National Webinar on “Optical Wireless Communication – Challenges & Opportunities” on 17.06.2020 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm by J. Jeyarani, Associate Professor & Head/ ECE, CARE College of Engineering, Tiruchirapalli
  • Project Expo 2K20 on 11-03-20
  • Arduino Workshop on 08-02-20
  • Seminar on Check for Plag on 15-09-19 by Dr.N.Parvatham, Prof / ECE, PRIST Deemed to be University
  • VIDHYUT 2K19 – National Level Technical Symposium by Mr. Sundaresan. N, Drone developer, Aerostat Drones, Thanjavur on 12-09-19
  • Seminar on Speech Processing by Mr. Dharmalingam, HOD, Dept of ECE, Kongunadu Engineering College, Namakkal on 29.08.19
  • Guest Lecture on GSM Operations in Mobile Communications by Mr. A. Arul Mohan, Director, AGB Infratel Pvt. Ltd., Chennai on 23-07-19
  • Guest Lecture on Corporate Skills for Engineers by Dr T. T. M. Kannan, Scientist, CRD, PRIST Deemed to be University on 19.07.19
  • Workshop on Skill Development Programme on Mind Excellence Towards Research by Centre for Knowledge Management and Centre for Skill Development, PRIST Deemed to be University on 26.06.2019.
  • Conducted webinar on “Artificial Intelligence” by Mrs. A. Jancy Rani M.tech (Asst. Prof, Dept of AI&ML, Dr.T.Thimmaiah Institute of Technology, Kolar Gold Field, Karnataka) on 24.8.2023.
  • Conducted workshop on “Data science using Python programming” by Mrs. Jenifer & S. Rubini from Microsoft certified Software trainers of I-Sysways Technologies, Thanjavur on 27.9.2023.
  • Four students attended One day workshop on “Recent Trends in Electrical Engineering” at Kings College of Engineering, Pudukkottai, on 4.10.2023.
  • 2nd, 3rd and Final Year Students were taken for a visit to nRoot Technologies, Mapillainayakkanpatti, Near Airforce Station, Thanjavur on 11.10.2023.
  • Conducted Seminar on “LTE Mobile Communication and RF Drive test” by Mr.Jyothivelu, Subdivision Engineer, BSNL, Trichy on 9.5.22.
  • Students participated in Paper presentation in TechFest organized by our college on 20.10.2022.
  • Three students participated in Paper presentation conducted by Arasu Engineering College, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District.
  • Two students of 2022 batch got placed in TCS

Contact Details

Head, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, School of Engineering & Technology,

PRIST Deemed to be University, Vallam, Thanjavur – 613403.

Email:

hodece@prist.ac.in

Phone:

04362-265021

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