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About the Department
KiTE’s Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, established in 2008, has been envisioned as a dynamic hub where talented and driven engineers are nurtured to address real-world challenges. The department currently offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supported by state-of-the-art laboratories, a vibrant research culture, and strong industry linkages.
Students gain extensive hands-on exposure across core domains such as electronics, communication systems, signal processing, embedded systems, and VLSI design. Emphasis is placed beyond rote learning, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, innovation, and ethical responsibility.
Through collaborative projects, advanced laboratory work, and experiential learning, the department enables students to explore, invent, and build impactful solutions, shaping future-ready engineers equipped to excel in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
Research Centre Status
Established
Faculty Strength
Student Intake
Labs
MoUs
“At the ECE Department, we believe engineering is not just about building circuits—it’s about connecting ideas, enabling innovation, and shaping experiences that matter. Our mission is to equip students to think deeply, invent boldly, and lead ethically.”
Dr.P. Sampath, M.E,Ph.D
Professor & Head of Department, ECE
Author of 60+ international journal papers
Dr. Sampath has over 25 years of experience in teaching and research. His expertise lies in VLSI Design and RF Circuit Design, and he is a recognized Ph.D. supervisor under Anna University, having guided several research scholars.
The department maintains a dynamic research environment, anchored by Anna University Research Centre. Faculty and students contribute significantly to cutting-edge research, collaborating across disciplines through specialized Research-Thrust Area Groups (R-TAGs) that focus on areas critical to the future of technology.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI & ML)
Signal & Image Processing
Wireless Communication Networks
Embedded Systems
Computer Vision
Internet of Things
Industrial Automation
The ECE Department faculty includes experienced professors, research scholars, and industry experts. The department actively engages Professors of Practice (PoPs), who are accomplished professionals delivering real-world, practical instruction. Furthermore, several senior faculty members are recognized by Anna University as official Research Supervisors to guide Ph.D.-level research.
Dr.SURESH KUMAR.S
PROFESSOR & PRINCIPAL
M.E., Ph.D.
Dr.SAMPATH.P
PROFESSOR & HEAD
M.E., Ph.D.
Dr.KARTHIKEYAN.S
PROFESSOR
Ph.D
Dr.ARUN CHAKRAVARTHY.R
PROFESSOR
Ph.D
Dr.ARUN.M
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
M.Tech., Ph.D.
Dr.KAMALAKANNAN.S
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
M.E., Ph.D.
Dr.LEENA.B
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR & ASSOCIATE DEAN(R&IC),Ph.D
Dr.KALAISELVI.A
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
M.E., Ph.D.
The Department boasts dedicated infrastructure designed to support both theoretical learning and hands-on invention.
ECE Laboratories
ECE Undergraduate Labs
Electronics Lab I
Electronics Lab II
Digital Lab
Linear Integrated Circuits Lab
Embedded System Lab & VLSI
General Electrical Engineering Lab
ECE Postgraduate Lab
ECE Research Center Lab
