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.
Important Links
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