Electronics & Communication Engineering
"First we shape our tools, thereafter our tools shape us." — Marshall McLuhan
Department Overview
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering was established in 2015 with an intake of 60 students. The department operates well-established laboratories with modern equipment and licensed software supporting academics and research in IoT, smart systems, communication technologies, electric vehicles, and VLSI design.
Students engage in innovative projects, paper publications, national and international competitions, hackathons, and exhibitions.
Intake: 60 Seats
Vision
To empower Electronics and Communication engineers with cutting-edge knowledge, innovation, and ethics to solve technological challenges.
Mission
- Create a learner-centric environment for applying EC principles through innovative teaching.
- Promote research addressing real-world challenges in emerging technologies.
- Instill professional ethics, leadership, and adaptability among graduates.
Program Offered
B.E. in Electronics & Communication Engineering — Four-year undergraduate program affiliated to VTU.
Career Pathways
- Core electronics — embedded systems, VLSI, RF communications, semiconductors
- Software & IT — developers, IoT, data science, cybersecurity
- Testing & validation engineering
- Government & PSU — ISRO, DRDO, defense services
- Advanced studies & research
- Entrepreneurship in robotics and electric vehicles
Head of Department
Dr. Shri Harsha J
Associate Professor & Head
Qualification: B.E, M.Tech, Ph.D
Experience: 16+ Years
Specialisation: Power Electronics, HVDC Systems, Smart Grids, EVs
Publications: 20+ papers in IEEE and Scopus-indexed venues
Awards: Young Researcher Award (2022); Best Paper Presenter (2024)
Funded Research: AICTE and VGST
People
Teaching Staff
Dr. Shri Harsha J
Associate Professor & Head
B.E, M.Tech, Ph.D
Mr. Nattarasu V
Associate Professor
BE, M.Tech
Ms. Jyothi M P
Associate Professor
B.E, M.Tech (PhD)
Mr. Mohammed Ali
Assistant Professor
B.E, M.Tech
Ms. Ramyashree A N
Assistant Professor
B.E, M.Tech
Ms. Roopa M
Assistant Professor
B.E, M.Tech
Ms. Harshitha M C
Assistant Professor
B.E, M.Tech
Ms. Krishnaveni K
Assistant Professor
B.E, M.Tech
Ms. M S Prasanthi
Assistant Professor
B.E, M.Tech
Ms. Chandrika M
Assistant Professor
B.E, M.Tech
Ms. BI BI Ameena
Assistant Professor
B.E, M.Tech
Mr. Gowreesh Kappadi
Assistant Professor
B.E, M.Tech
Mr. Nagendra Prasad H K
Assistant Professor
B.E, M.Tech (PhD)
Non-Teaching Staff
Ms. Anjali K
Lab Instructor
Diploma
Ms. Varsha K Kulkarni
Lab Teacher
B.E
Mr. Vittala
Lab Instructor
Diploma, B.E
Department Activities
2026
Chip Craft-2026: Hands-on VLSI Design and Verification Boot Camp
Trainer: Kanchana H, M.Tech (PhD), Cranes Varsity, Bengaluru — IEEE Young Professionals & IEEE Foundation Sponsored Workshop
A two-day intensive boot camp organized by the IEEE Student Branch, MRIT, in association with the IEEE Young Professionals Affinity Group and Cranes Varsity, with institutional support from the Department of ECE. Covered VLSI fundamentals and design flow, digital design with Verilog HDL, RTL simulation and verification, synthesis and FPGA implementation, and a physical design overview, culminating in a mini-project and certification. Drew 65 participants, including students and IEEE members.
2025
ATAL FDP on "Recent Trends and Technologies in Electric Vehicles"
Coordinator: Dr. Shri Harsha J; Chief Guest: Dr. L Sanjeev Kumar, Principal, Sri Sidhartha School of Engineering, Tumakuru
A six-day AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Faculty Development Programme covering power electronics and simulation for EVs, EV startups and business models, and hands-on FPGA design for regenerative braking controllers, with sessions led by academic and industry experts from institutions across Karnataka.
