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About the Department
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is a vibrant academic unit committed to cultivating future-ready technologists and researchers. Recognized as a Research Centre by Anna University, fostering an ecosystem of innovation, inquiry, and interdisciplinary learning. With a curriculum aligned to industry trends and academic rigor, students are equipped to tackle real-world challenges through hands-on projects, collaborative learning, and exposure to emerging technologies.
Core objectives of the CSE Department include nurturing computational thinking, promoting ethical engineering practices, and encouraging innovation through project-based learning, flipped classrooms, and peer-to-peer teaching. KiTE’s CSE Department emphasizes continuous improvement through feedback-driven pedagogy and integrates value-added courses to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
Research Centre Status
Established
Faculty Strength
Student Intake
Labs
MoUs
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
"Our vision is to empower learners with the skills and mindset to lead in a digital-first world. We strive to build a community of ethical engineers, innovative thinkers, and lifelong learners."
Dr. Thenmozhi T, Ph.D.
Professor & Head of Department
Member of ISTE & CSI
Dr. Thenmozhi has over 2 decades of experience in teaching and research, with a focus on areas including Vehicular Networks and Blockchain Technologies. She has published several research papers in international journals.
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. Computer Science and Engineering
Postgraduation
M.E. Computer Science and Engineering
Doctoral
Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering
The curriculum is enhanced with a strong focus on emerging technologies to ensure career readiness. Students benefit from specialized training modules led by experienced industry professionals, also known as Professors of Practice (PoP). This includes regular workshops, hackathons, and focused sessions on current domains like:
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.
Blockchain Technology
Cybersecurity and Network Security
Signal & Image Processing
Computer Vision
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI & ML)
The CSE Department faculty is a blend of seasoned academics and industry experts, committed to personalized student mentoring. The department actively engages Professors of Practice (PoPs), who are accomplished professionals hand-picked directly from the corporate world to deliver real-time, practical instruction. Furthermore, several senior faculty members are recognized by Anna University as official Research Supervisors to guide Ph.D.-level research.
Dr.THENMOZHI.T
PROFESSOR & HEAD
M.E., Ph.D., M.B.A.
Dr. SENATHIPATHI.K
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
M.Tech., Ph.D.
Mr.VIVEKANANDAN.V
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
M.E., (Ph.D.)
Ms.ARUNA T.N
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
M.E., (Ph.D.)
Ms.LATHIKA.B.A
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
M.Tech., (Ph.D.)
Ms.SURIYA.A
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
M.E., (Ph.D.)
Ms.JANANI.S
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
M.E., (Ph.D.)
Ms.NITHYA.V
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
M.E., (Ph.D.)
Highlights and Output
KiTE’s CSE Department has a successful track record in generating intellectual property and securing external grants. In an academic year, the department files over a hundred patents, secures multiple sponsored projects, and publishes research papers in top-tier SCI/ Scopus-indexed journals- reflecting a high volume of invention and innovation activity.
Recent Research Highlights
Dr. R. Prabhakaran
Dr. S. Kavitha
Dr. M. Suresh Kumar
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering actively maintains formal partnerships with leading corporations to ensure academic delivery remains relevant to industry needs. These strategic collaborations provide students with critical opportunities for internships, project work, guest lectures, and training with companies like Thoughtworks Technologies.
Active MoUs
The Department boasts dedicated infrastructure designed to support both theoretical learning and hands-on invention.
CSE Laboratories
CSE Undergraduate Labs
Networks Lab
DBMS Lab
Cloud Lab
Security Lab
Data Science Lab
Programming Lab
CSE Postgraduate Lab
CSE Research Center Lab
CSE Laboratories
Lab System Configuration
Intel Core i5-9500 Processor
8 GB RAM
512 GB SSD
18” Monitor
Projector with Screen
