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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
Undergraduate Program
Year of Establishment
Postgraduate Program
Research Centre Status
Faculty Strength
Professional Chapters
Laboratory & Equipment Base
Highlights
Highlights
EKTA-25: Inauguration of the KiTE ECE association
“Python for AI” course for ECE students by former Zoho developer, Mr. Amalesh MV
“Embedded Systems for IoT Application” course for ECE students by former Robert Bosch engineer, Mr. Mathi Yuvarajan
Alumni from Google, Cognizant, and Sandisk train juniors at the Alumni Mentorship Program
Flagship Events
The KiTE CSE Department regularly hosts high-impact events designed to challenge and sharpen student skills, with Hackathons being a prominent fixture. Such events provide intense, collaborative problem-solving experiences, simulating real-world tech sprints and encouraging innovative product development.
HackVerse – Annual Hackathon
Code Carnival – Inter-collegiate Coding Fest
InnovateX – Project Expo
TechTalks – Guest Lecture Series
Recent Highlights
Workshop on Generative AI
Seminar on Cybersecurity Trends
Alumni Panel Discussion on Career Pathways
Bootcamp on Full Stack Development
“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.
Value-Added Courses
The CSE Department at KiTE offers structured academic programs designed to build strong computational expertise, complemented by specialization through value-added courses.
Level
Program
Undergraduation
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering
Postgraduation
M.E. Applied Electronics
Doctoral
Ph.D. Electronics and Communication Engineering
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
Partnership with Spark Drives and Automation (Coimbatore) – Signed 11 Nov 2021. A collaboration aimed at providing students with hands-on exposure to automation systems, PCB design, embedded robotics, and internship pathways.
Collaboration with Pumo Technovation India Pvt Ltd. (Coimbatore) – Signed 07 Dec 2022. This MoU supports joint labs, student projects in IoT & VLSI, and industry-mentored design challenges.
Linkage with Pinesphere Solutions Pvt Ltd. (Coimbatore) – Signed 02 Feb 2023. Focused on software-hardware co-design, VLSI simulation tools, and value-added certification training for ECE students.
Faculty
Dr. S. Suresh Kumar
M.E., Ph.D., C. Engg.
Professor & Vice Principal
Dr. P. Sampath
M.E., Ph.D.
Professor & Head of Department
Dr. Venkatesh
C., M.E., Ph.D
Professor & Associate Dean (Research & Industry Relations)
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
