
Program - Electronics & Communication Engineering
A PhD program in Electronics and Communication Engineering prepares students for advanced research and development careers in academia, industry, or government. Emerging areas in this field are constantly evolving with technological advancements. Key areas include:
- 5G and Beyond: As 5G networks continue global deployment, research into 6G and beyond is underway, exploring next-generation communication technologies.
- Internet of Things (IoT): IoT research focuses on enhancing efficiency, security, and scalability of networks, with applications in smart cities, healthcare, agriculture, and industrial automation.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning: AI and machine learning are applied to address challenges in electronics and communication systems, improving performance and functionality.
- Edge Computing: This area involves processing data closer to its source to reduce latency, enhance privacy, and enable real-time decision-making for applications like autonomous vehicles, smart grids, and industrial automation.
- Cybersecurity: Research focuses on robust encryption, intrusion detection, secure communication protocols, and hardware-based security to protect interconnected systems and ensure data integrity.
- Flexible and Wearable Electronics: This field explores novel materials and manufacturing techniques for lightweight, stretchable electronics used in healthcare, fitness tracking, augmented reality, and human-computer interaction.
- Quantum Computing and Quantum Communication: Research aims to develop quantum algorithms, scalable quantum processors, and secure quantum communication protocols for advanced information processing and data transmission.
These emerging areas offer exciting opportunities for research, innovation, and collaboration, shaping the future of technology and society in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
Knowledge in Environmental Engineering
Faculty Members
- Amritapuri
- Amaravati
- Nagercoil
- Bengaluru

Dr. Prasada Kumari . K.S
Chairperson

Dr. Sujith Kalluri
Associate Professor

Dr. Deepak Kumar Panda
Associate Professor

Dr. Vineela Chandra Dodda
Assistant Professor (OC)

Dr. Chidanandamrita Chaitanya
Campus Director | Professor

Dr. Shyam Diwakar
Director | Professor

Dr. Sundararaman Gopalan
Professor

Dr. Ushadevi Amma C.
Professor

Dr. Sreedevi K. Menon
Associate Professor

Dr. Rajesh Kannan Megalingam
Associate Professor

Dr. A. Manikandan
Associate Professor

Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Assistant Professor

Dr. Sreenidhi P. R.
Assistant Professor (Sr. Gd.)

Dr. Manazhy Reshmi
Assistant Professor (Sr. Gd.)

Dr. Suma H.
Assistant Professor

Dr. K. L. Nisha
Assistant Professor

Dr. Lekshmi Vijayan
Assistant Professor

Dr. Ragesh Rajan M.
Assistant Professor

Dr. Gayathri R. Prabhu
Assistant Professor

Dr. Parvathi A. K.
Assistant Professor

Dr. Sreelekha K. R.
Assistant Professor

Dr. Viswas S. Nair
Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.)

Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup
Professor

Dr. T. K. Ramesh
Associate Professor

Dr. Navin Kumar
Professor

Dr. Manoj Kumar Panda
Associate Professor

Dr. Ganapathi Hegde
Associate Professor

Dr. Sreeja Kochuvila
Vice Chairperson | Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.)

Dr. Abhilash Ravikumar
Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.)

Dr. S. Lalitha
Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.)

Dr. M. Vinodhini
Vice Chairperson | Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.)

Dr. R. V. Sanjika Devi
Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.)

Dr. Sunitha R.
Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.)

Dr. Nizampatnam Neelima
Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.)

Dr. Chinthala Ramesh
Assistant Professor (Sr. Gd.)

Dr. Paramasivam C.
Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.)

Dr. Kamatchi S.
Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.)

Dr. Parul Mathur
Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.)

Dr. Susmitha Vekkot
Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.)

Dr. Pooja Kenchetty P.
Assistant Professor

Dr. Sarda Sharma
Assistant Professor

Dr. Vivek Venugopal
Assistant Professor

Dr. Sandeep Singh Chauhan
Assistant Professor

Dr. Praveen Jaraut
Assistant Professor

Dr. Chidanandamrita Chaitanya
Campus Director | Professor

Dr. Veluchamy S.
Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.)

Dr. Mahesh Kumar S. V.
Assistant Professor (Sr. Gd.)

Dr. Srinivasan P
Assistant Professor

Dr. Shyni P Nair
Assistant Professor
Research Areas
- Amritapuri
- Amaravati
- Bengaluru
- Coimbatore
- Chennai
- Nagercoil

Communication Systems

AI and ML, Embedded Systems

Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering

VLSI design, System Modelling and Simulation

Signal and Image Processing

Deep Learning, Imaging for Bio medical Applications

Modeling and Simulation Nano Devices, Bio Sensing

Nanoelectronics and Nanotechnology

Solar Photovoltaics

Device Fabrication of Fast-Charging Energy Storage Devices

Electrochemical and Advanced Electrical Characterizations of Custom-Designed Batteries

Establishing Design Prototypes of Lithium-Ion/ Beyond-Lithium-Ion Batteries for Next-Generation

Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI)

Wireless communications

Analog VLSI

Digital VLSI

Radio Frequency and Antenna Engineering

Photonics, Optoelectronics and Optical Imaging

Material Science and Applications

Signal Processing

Communication

Embedded Systems

Robotics, Control System, IoT and AI

Machine Learning and Computer Vision

Intelligent Transportation Systems

Agricultural Technology

Non-Traditional Machining and Digital Manufacturing

Flexible Electronics

Landslide Analysis

Human-Robot Interaction

Robotic Perception

Robotic Learning

Robotic Manipulation and Control

Swarm Robotics

Bio-inspired Robotics

Robotic Systems Integration

Assistive Robotics

Robotic Hardware Design

Autonomous Systems

Robotics for Industrial Automation

Robotic Simulation and Modeling

Navigation and Path Planning

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Control Systems

Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication

Human-Machine Interaction

Robustness and Safety

Robotic and Autonomous System Integration

Cybersecurity

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

Behavioral and Cognitive Modeling

Precision Agriculture

Agricultural Robotics

Smart Irrigation Systems

Soil and Crop Health Monitoring

Data Analytics and Machine Learning

Sustainable Farming Practices

Agricultural Automation and IoT

Climate Resilience and Adaptation

Agri-Tech Startups and Innovation

Supply Chain and Logistics Optimization

Nutrient Management and Soil Fertility

Agricultural Systems Modeling

Advanced Communication Systems (5G/6G)

AI in Signal Processing- Signal/ Speech/ Image Processing

VLSI Architectural Design

Mixed signal IC Design

RF Engineering

Robotics and Automation

Nano Electronics

Wireless Networks

Autonomous Vehicles

Cyber Physical Systems

VLSI Design (Both Analog and Digital VLSI)

Digital Communication

Wireless Communication

Signal Processing

Image Processing

Artificial Intelligence

Internet of Things

Network on Chip

RF Engineering and Communication

Machine Learning and Cryptographic Algorithms

Machine Learning for Multispectral/Hyperspectral Image Classification

Machine Learning/ Artificial Intelligence Based Approaches for System Design and Failure Detection

Machine Learning for Biomedical and Remote Sensing Applications

VLSI Design and Testing

VLSI Testing and Diagnosis

Low Power VLSI, Optimization Algorithms

Static Timing Analysis, Hardware Security and Trust

FPGA Based System Design

Reconfigurable Design

VLSI Architectures

Biomedical circuits and Instrumentation

Wireless Communications

Wireless Security

Multiple Access Techniques

Wireless Sensor Networks

Physical Layer Security

Mobile Edge Computing

5G using Software Defined Radio, Cognitive Radio

Hardware Architectures for Communication Systems

Algorithms and Architectures for Error Control CODECs

Radio Frequency Systems

RF and Microwaves

Millimeter Waves, THz, 5G, 6G and Beyond

Microwave Passive Devices/Circuits

Filters, and Power Dividers

Antenna Design

Antenna Array & Radar Signal Processing

Signal and Image Processing

Compressive Sensing for Hyperspectral Image Compression and Reconstruction

Bio-inspired Optimization Algorithms

Biomedical Signal / Image Processing

Multi-Sensor Data Fusion

Embedded and IoT Systems

Automotive Embedded Systems

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Sources

Sustainable Silicon Photovoltaic

Characterization Methods for Solar PV

Bio signal processing

Image processing

Non linear dynamics

Steganography & Cryptography

VLSI Design (Both Analog and Digital VLSI)

Machine learning and deep learning

Digital Communication

Wireless Communication

Internet of Things

Artificial Intelligence

Signal Processing

Network on Chip

RF Engineering and Communication

Nanotechnology

Bio Sensor design and fabrication

Rf circuit design

Antenna design

Wireless communications (5G)

Biomedical Signal and Image Processing

Digital Signal and Image Processing

VLSI Design

Wireless Communication

Wireless Sensor Networks

Embedded Systems

Renewable Energy Systems
Why Amrita?!
The core vision of Amrita lies in providing education for life, grounded in intellectual social responsibility through compassion driven research that will translate into a positive global impact. The Schools under the aegis of Amrita University have over 108 programmes in disciplines as diverse as Biotechnology, Engineering, Management, Medicine, Dentistry, Ayurveda, Pharmacy, Nanotechnology, Communication, Arts & Science and Education, providing our students with an outstanding training in our several campuses across multiple states. Needless to add, this multi-disciplinary character of our University facilitates a laudable synergy within our midst greatly enabling us all to derive maximum benefit from the expertise of each other.
Outstanding Faculty from India and Abroad
Industry-Aligned Curriculum
Immersive Learning Experience
Top-Ranked University
Admission Procedure
ELIGIBILITY
FULL TIME PHD
B. Tech / M. Tech in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Automobile, Civil, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Equivalent Degrees.
applicants are expected to have strong academic records.
PART TIME PHD
Applicants who have a full-time appointment at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham or at another academic/ R&D organization are eligible to apply for part-time admission. Other eligibility requirements of such applicants are same as full time applicants. Part Time students are permitted to proceed at a slower pace in completing their doctoral requirements.
INTEGRATED PHD
Exceptional students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree at Amrita will be allowed to apply for the Integrated Ph.D. program subject to the requirement that he or she completes all the requirements of the Bachelor's or Master's degree prior to 'advancement to candidacy'
DUAL DEGREE PHD
Exceptional students who satisfy the eligibility requirements of Amrita and that of Amrita's International Partner University (IPU), as stated in the Dual PhD. MoU signed between Amrita and the IPU, are eligible for admission to the Dual PhD program.

Fee Structure
TUITION FEES (Per Annum) External Scholars |
TUITION FEES (Per Annum) Internal Scholars |
|
AMRITAPURI | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 |
COIMBATORE | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 |
BENGALURU | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 |
CHENNAI | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 |
Admission
Doctoral programs at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham are designed to develop outstanding educational researchers with a wide range of research skills as well as in-depth knowledge and practical understanding and expertise in their chosen field of educational research.

We Facilitate Your Education
At Amrita, students work closely with the faculty who become their mentors, advisors and friends. Our faculty aims to provide holistic education to students, strives to structure their skills, helping them to reflect on real-world issues by thinking critically, allowing them to channelize their skills to be used in real life scenarios, by giving them optimal industrial and academic exposure.

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