Dr. S Jerritta is a Professor and Head of the Department of ECE in Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies,Chennai. She is the Associate Director of Academics at VISTAS and a member of the Artificial Intelligence Research Lab at VISTAS. She works on developing AI algorithms for various conditions such as drowsiness, inattention, hypovigilance etc. Her research also includes finding the unexpressed internal states of the elderly and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is an Academic Editor of PLOS ONE, an open access SCIE journal and is also reviewer in many impact factor journals Prior to VISTAS. Dr. S Jeritta also worked as Graduate Research Assistant in University of Perlis Malaysia (UniMAP) and Senior Software Engineer at Infosys. Her UG, PG and PhD degrees are from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Government College of Engineering, Coimbatore and University Malaysia Perlis.

VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED STUDIES

What is the latest program offered in Vels University to help students outperform and stand apart from the crowd?

“Electronics and Communication Engineering course covers designing, developing and manufacturing electronic equipment”

B.E Electronics and Communication was introduced in the year 2008. Electronics and Communication Engineering involves designing, developing and manufacturing electronic equipment (for devices and circuits) as well as communication systems. The degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering enables you with a clear understanding of analog transmission, basic electronics, microprocessors, solid-state devices, digital analog communication, satellite communication, Integrated circuits, antennae wave progression and microwave engineering, IOT etc. This is a thriving domain with a myriad of opportunities in store for students. With the increasing digitization, the realm of ECE is also evolving. Hence, a huge spectrum of opportunities is available in the field. B.Tech Electronics and Computer Science was introduced by the department of ECE in the year 2022. Electronic, as well as computer engineers are in great demand in industries across the globe. Joint applications such as, mobile phones, space shuttles, desktops, tablets, etc are few of the examples. The increased use of these technologies in all aspects of our lives ensures continued relevance and its expansion in the future. The Electronics and Computer Engineering undergraduate program is a course which aims to integrate these two separate engineering fields to meet the joint demands made by the electronic and computer industries in today’s world. This program blends various courses of both fields over the period of four years with an emphasis on the career in computing systems.

What are the factors that make this program the best for the students to opt?

“Career across multiple domains and industries is the best asset of programs in our campus”

The Electronics Industry spans from Mobiles, Computers, Sensors, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Telecom, consumer electronics, Software Industry, Mobile Communication, IT Industry, Automation, Robotics, Power Electronics, Healthcare Equipment Manufacturing, Automobiles etc. Both the Programmes B.E Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) and B. Tech Electronics and Computer Engineering run by the department enables students to understand basics and the state of the art technologies. Students not only learn the basics of electronics, but will also learn to program the electronics. They deal with the advantages and limitations of the hardware when deploying the various IoT or AI algorithms into the hardware. As many industries transit towards modernization, it will be beneficial for upcoming engineers to know both the hardware and software. This makes both B.E Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) and B. Tech Electronics and Computer Engineering, best for upcoming engineers. By knowing electronics and its nuances, they are free to choose their career across multiple domains and industries.

What will you say are the best practices in the course you’re offering?

“Internships, industrial visits, mini projects and elective courses are available to pupils”

Sound technical knowledge in core courses imparted by well qualified and experienced faculty. We give specialized elective courses to update with the state of art technologies. Pupils get value added courses in collaboration with Industries, Internships, Mini and Major Projects to solve engineering problems innovatively. They can participate in Industrial visits and soft skill courses to ensure students are industry ready. 

What are some valuable insights of the program that is offered at Vels University?

“Information about hardware systems and software models are valuable insights on programs”

Electronics and Communication Engineering is a vast subject that involves developing, designing, researching electronic communication and hardware systems. Electronics and Communications engineers also oversee/conceptualize the manufacturing of hardware systems, software models and communications systems.

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How does the program ensure that students are being prepared for the future?

“Update syllabus as per industrial trends in the market”

The syllabus is updated according to the current trends. Some upcoming trends in Electronics and Communication Engineering field are 2 D Electronics and Organic Electronics, Memristors Spin transport electronics or Spintronic, Quantum Computing, Robotics and Automation, Virtual Reality in Electronic Manufacturing and IoT technology. Value added courses in collaboration with Industries are conducted every academic year to ensure that our students are updated with Industrial demands.

How did you train faculty to deliver this program to the students?

“Organize Industrial projects, guest lectures, seminars, workshops and conferences for faculties”

85% of the faculty members in the department hold a PhD. They are updated regularly through Faculty Development Programs by various agencies such as NPTEL, ARPIT, NITTTR etc., Our department has collaboration with many Industries. We conduct innovative activities such as Industrial projects, guest lectures, seminars, workshops and conferences to equip the faculty well. VISTAS also conducts FDP every year on various pedagogical methods to equip its faculty members. This provides multiple ways to learn both teaching and technical skills. Feedbacks are periodically obtained from students and necessary corrective actions are performed.

How do you tend to build an industry connected with this program?

“Conduct Guest lectures, Seminars and Workshops for pupils in the campus”

Our campus signs MOUs with core/software companies and industries. Joint Publications with industry professionals is our greatest asset. We are conducting Value added Courses Guest lectures, Seminars and Workshops by Industrial SME. Interaction and Connect with Alumni from Industry always occurs on campus.

What are the types of projects that students are working on through this program?

“Projects based on Big Data, Data science, IoT, Machine Learning and more”

Pupils are working on different types of projects nowadays. Some of the projects include VLSI Design, Advanced Wireless Network, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Bigdata and Embedded Mechatronics. Other projects that are being done by students are extracting Information and size Prediction of Sub Objects in Underwater Images using Image Processing Techniques or Machine Learning based Prediction of Air Quality. They also worked on 5G Network Slicing Algorithm Development using Machine Learning, Gait Monitoring in Parkinson’s Disease People using Machine Learning Algorithm and Smart Traffic Management System using Zigbee Technology.

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What are the benefits and career options after pursuing this course?

“Career in Telecom industry, consumer electronics manufacturing organization, Software Industry, Mobile Communication and more are provided to pupils”

Our course helps to build a career for students in the Telecom industry, consumer electronics manufacturing organization, Software Industry, Mobile Communication, IT Industry, Power Electronics, Healthcare and Equipment Manufacturing Industry.