Life of an ECE Student at SRM University-AP
2021-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at SRM University-AP prepares students to take part in the next-gen industrial revolution (Industry 4.0 and beyond). To inform the aspirants about the activity-based inter & multi-disciplinary learning and the vibrant life of ECE students, the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is organising a webinar and panel session on July 17, 2021, at 6.00 pm.
In the session “Clubs with ECE (Microwave+ Linux)” moderated by Assistant professor Dr Sibendu Samanta, Assistant professor Dr Goutam Rana will talk about the specialised clubs for experiential learning that ECE students receive at our university.
Study Abroad Programme (SAP) aimed for students at SRM University- AP let them spend one full semester in one of our collaborating universities (The University of California, University of Wisconsin, Flinders University, IIT Chicago, Efrei Paris, National Tsing Hua University, University of Skovde, North Eastern University, Asia University). The Linux club to ease out learning complex coding in Advance OS and Computer and the Antenna/Microwave component designing club to bridge the gap between RF, Microwave Industry and conceptual theoretical classroom learning are specialities of ECE department.
Join this interactive webinar on July 17, 2021, at 6.00 pm and know how your life as an ECE graduate student at SRM University-AP.
To know more: https://smcedocpa.srmap.edu.in/blog/life-of-an-ece-student/

Done with B.Tech? Explore the endless opportunities through M.Tech
2021-07-22 16:00 - 17:00
SRM University-AP moulds career-ready engineers equipped with latest specialisations. To introduce CSE (AI &ML), ECE (IoT), ME (Materials and Manufacturing courses to M.Tech aspirants, a webinar on the theme “Done with B.Tech? Explore the endless opportunities through M.Tech” will be held on July 22, 2021 ar 4.00 pm. Prof Radha Guha, Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE); Dr Ramesh Vaddi, Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE); and Dr Prakash Jadhav, Associate Professor and Head in the Department of Mechanical Engineering(ME) will engage the session with their expertise in their respective fields.
SRM University-AP offers M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The Internet of Things (IoT) specialisation offered by the ECE department represents the recent advancements in Electronic systems, Networking and Communication technologies, Bigdata and Machine Learning to make the life of humans better and easier with time. Materials and Manufacturing specialisation offered by the Mechanical Engineering department provide an in-depth understanding of manufacturing processes such as forming, joining, casting machining, additive manufacturing, smart manufacturing, AI for manufacturing etc.
The curricula of M.Tech programmes at SRM University-AP are designed keeping in view the career scope and job opportunities. The students after completing the M.Tech Programme can choose industries to work or choose high-quality technical institutes of international repute to pursue a PhD. To know more about the M.Tech programmes and their specialisations at SRM University-AP, join this engaging webinar on July 22, 2021, at 4.00 pm.

Insights into signal processing @ ECE Department
2021-07-24 18:00 - 19:00
The Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering at SRM University-AP is organising a webinar session on the topic “Insights into Signal Processing @ ECE Department SRM AP” on July 24, 2021, Saturday, at 6.00 pm. Prof Priya Ranjan from the department will elucidate on the topic via the zoom platform.
Signal processing is a widely used technology that pervades every aspect of our lives. Signal describes how some physical quantity varies over time or space for example sound pressure, radio/television broadcast, movies, electrocardiogram etc. Signal processing is a subfield of electrical engineering that involves manipulating a signal to change the basic characteristics of a signal or to extract some information from it. This is performed by computers, special purpose integrated circuits or Analog electrical circuits.
To know more about analysing, modifying, and synthesising signals with the Department of ECE, join this invigorative webinar on July 24, 2021, from 6.00 pm onwards.

Queueing theoretic models for wireless multicast systems and power control
2021-07-29 16:00 - 18:00
As a part of the departmental Distinguished Lecture Series, the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at SRM University-AP is organising the first lecture on the topic “Queueing theoretic models for wireless multicast systems and power control via deep reinforcement learning”. Dr Vinod Sharma, Professor in Electrical Communication Engineering, IISc, Bangalore will be the keynote speaker of the session which will be held on July 29, 2021, at 4.00 pm.
Abstract:
We consider a wireless Base station (BS) transmitting on a downlink to multiple users. The BS has a finite number of files that the users can request. The users may have their own local caches. If a user requests a file and it is not in its cache, the request goes to the BS. This model is the practical scenario of downloading/streaming videos from Netflix. In order to reduce the transmission load on the downlink, we exploit the fact that the downlink is a broadcast channel and multiple users may be requesting the same file. This is accomplished by designing a novel multicast scheme in which all requests at the BS for the same file are merged together and are satisfied by a single transmission from the BS. This simple and natural scheme is shown to provide lower mean sojourn time compared to the currently popular coded caching schemes in literature and is much simpler to implement. We have also theoretically studied this queue and obtained approximate mean sojourn times. Next, we have shown that considering the channel fading can actually wipe out most of the benefits of our multicast scheme. However, we suggest a simple modification to the scheme which restores most of the gains. Furthermore, we show that adaptively changing the transmit power at the BS based on the instantaneous channel gains of the users can further significantly reduce the mean sojourn times. To get optimal power control, we use DQN, a Deep Reinforcement Learning algorithm. It is modified to ensure that the long term power constraint is satisfied and that it tracks the time-varying channel and request statistics.
About the Speaker:
Vinod Sharma completed his B.Tech Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi, in 1978, PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, from Carnegie Mellon University, in 1984. He is Professor in Electrical Communication Engg., IISc, since March 2000. Prior to it, he was Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering, IISc Bangalore. He was Chairman of the Department of Electrical Communication Engineering from July 2007 to November 2011. He was Assistant Professor, Electrical and Communication Engg, Northeastern University; and Visiting Faculty, Electrical Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles. Dr Vinod’s research interests are in the area of Communication and Computer Networks, Wireless Communication, Sensor Networks, Queueing Theory, Information Theory and Statistical Estimation Theory.
Join this free informative webinar on July 29, 2021, from 4.00 pm onwards to gain research insights from the field expert.

Insights into communication systems @ ECE Department
2021-07-31 18:00 - 19:00
The Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering (ECE) at SRM University-AP is organising a webinar session on the topic “Insights into Communication Systems @ ECE Department SRM AP” on July 31, 2021, Saturday, at 6.00 pm. Dr V Udaya Sankar, Assistant Professor from the department will elucidate on the topic via the Zoom platform.
The Department of ECE fosters Future Communication Systems (FCS) research group which is actively involved in the theoretical and practical facets of communications systems and networks. The impact of such systems is of greater importance in the information-driven world in both the near and long term future. This research group spans the various aspects of communication & information theory, wireless communications, signal and image processing, wireless sensor networks, vehicular communications, Artificial Intelligence & machine learning, game theory & optimization, IoT etc.
Join this engaging webinar on July 31, 2021, to know more about the ECE department at SRM University-AP that focuses on applying the theoretical concepts to the practical applications in cellular communications, defence, satellite, consumer electronics, health care, remote sensing and the environment.

Insights into embedded systems @ ECE Department
2021-08-07 18:00 - 19:30
The Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) at SRM University-AP is conducting a webinar on the topic “Insights into embedded systems @ ECE Department SRM AP” on August 07, 2021, at 6.00 pm. Dr M Ramakrishnan, Assistant Professor in the Department of ECE will deliver a captivating lecture and enlighten the virtual gathering on the topic.
The talk aims to introduce embedded systems and focuses on the various avenues of job opportunities available in the industry of embedded systems. Product-based companies and engineering services companies that recruit Embedded Engineers will also be discussed. The event will give an overview of skillsets required for the three main streams of embedded systems- firmware development, hardware development, and embedded testing.
About the Speaker:
Dr M Ramakrishnan completed his Master’s from the College of Engineering, Guindy (2005); and his PhD from Anna University (2010). After his studies, he worked in the Embedded Industry for almost a decade and specialised in firmware development with Embedded C and Real-Time Operating Systems. He has three years of teaching experience. His research interests are Medium Access Control protocols for Wireless Sensor Networks and Embedded Systems.
Join the educative session with the Department of ECE on August 07, 2021, at 6.00 pm to get a quick overview of embedded systems and understand the area for potential career growth.

Insights into VLSI Design @ ECE Department
2021-08-14 18:00 - 19:00
The Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering (ECE) at SRM University-AP is organising a webinar session on the topic “Insights into VLSI Design @ ECE Department SRM AP” on August 14, 2021, Saturday, at 6.00 pm. Dr Indranil Hatai, Assistant Professor from the department will elucidate on the topic via the Zoom platform.
Very-large-scale integration (VLSI) is the process of creating an integrated circuit (IC) by combining thousands of transistors into a single chip. Before the introduction of VLSI technology, most ICs had a limited set of functions they could perform. An electronic circuit might consist of a CPU, ROM, RAM and other glue logic. VLSI lets IC designers add all of these into one chip. With the advent of very large scale integration (VLSI) designs, the number of applications of integrated circuits (ICs) in high-performance computing, controls, telecommunications, image and video processing, and consumer electronics has been rising at a very fast pace. The current cutting-edge technologies such as high resolution and low bit-rate video and cellular communications provide the end-users with a marvellous amount of applications, processing power and portability. This trend is expected to grow rapidly, with very important implications on VLSI design and systems design.
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Join this informative webinar on August 14, 2021, to know more about the ECE department at SRM University-AP that grooms students to the electronics industry that has achieved phenomenal growth due to the rapid advances in large scale integration technologies.

Hands-on IoT with MATLAB and ThingSpeak
2021-08-21 11:00 - 13:00
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at SRM University-AP is hosting the third edition of the ongoing online Workshop Series “Learn & Earn: Hands-On Science & Technology (HOST)” to learn and explore the latest techniques in the field of science and technology. The workshop series-III, titled “IoT Hands-on with MATLAB & ThingSpeak”, will be held on August 10, 2021. Mr Ramana Anchuri from MathWorks will engage the participants of the workshop from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
The main objective of organising the workshop on IoT is to impart practical lessons on the following topics: a) Leveraging low-cost hardware for IoT, b) Setting up ThingSpeak Channel c) Basic Hardware Integration such as Blinking an LED, Reading sensor data and acting on data, d) IoT Analytics using ThingSpeak like Apps and Data Explorers.
About the Speaker:
Ramana Anchuri is an Engineer from the Education Team at The MathWorks, working with academia in India. He completed his undergraduate studies in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a Masters in Power Electronics from JNTU Hyderabad. Prior to joining The MathWorks, he worked in academia and in industry. He worked with KPIT Pune as a senior software engineer where he was responsible for control design for automotive engine systems, and with CYIENT Limited as a senior software engineer responsible for developing, verifying and validating aircraft engine control systems. He is passionate about teaching and learning, and his current interests include Power Electronics and Control Design, Model-Based Design and Code Generation.
Prerequisites for a highly effective workshop session:

All participants should have a MathWorks account, if they haven’t already – follow the instructions in the attached doc for account creation.
All participants must complete the MATLAB Onramp & Simulink Onramp prior to the session. Each of these free Onramps typically takes 2-3 hours and is self-paced. Participants get a completion certificate from MathWorks for each of these courses.
Since we have hands-on activity during the session, every participant needs to join with a working laptop with access to MATLAB installed version/MATLAB Online – They need not have hardware at their end.
For those participants who don’t have a license to access MATLAB, they can request a trial.

Steps to create a MathWorks account:
MathWorks Workshop

Insights into RF and microwaves @ ECE Department
2021-08-21 18:00 - 19:00
To provide a better idea about the career opportunities in RF/Microwave/Millimetre-wave industry, the Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering (ECE) at SRM University-AP is organising a webinar session on the topic “Insights into RF and Microwaves @ ECE Department SRM AP.” Dr Goutam Rana, Assistant Professor from the department will elucidate on the topic via the Zoom platform on August 21, 2021, Saturday, at 6.00 pm.
Since the major share of RF engineers works in the communication industry, the scope for growth is enormous. Being associated with product-based industries reduces the uncertainties due to fluctuations in the market. RF/Microwave/Millimetre-wave technology is very unique and has huge industrial applications in areas like communication, defence, surveillance (military, domestic both), space, automobile, medical etc.
SAMEER, ISRO, DRDO, Cisco Systems, Ericsson India Global Services, Linkquest Telecom LLC, Nokia, Qualcomm, Altiostar Networks, BSNL, Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab, ERICSSON EGI, Broadcom, are some of the organisations and companies that are having job openings on RF & Microwave. Since the major share of RF engineers works in the communication industry, the scope for growth is enormous. Being associated with product-based industries reduces the uncertainties due to fluctuations in the market.
Join this webinar on August 21, 2021, to know more about the different avenues available in RF-Microwave and the skillsets required to excel in RF/Microwave career.

Introduction to AI/ML with Python
2021-08-28 11:00 - 13:00
The research scholars from the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering with the support and guidance of the faculty are initiating a Research Scholar’s Talk Series titled My Scholar’s Voice (MSV). The first session in the series will be held on August 28, 2021. Ms Vineela Chandra D will engage the participants from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm with her enlightening talk on Introduction to AI/ML with Python.
The objective of the program is to project the expertise of the researcher from their domain to motivate the undergraduate/postgraduate students and fellow researchers. In addition, one can get familiarized with the research going on in different areas in the ECE department. This will surely develop an interest in research apart from academics. The programme will be beneficial for the presenter as well as the participants as it will help to build up a strong research network where they can continue collaborative research.
About the Speaker:
Ms Vineela Chandra D is pursuing her PhD under the guidance of Dr Karthikeyan E (Department of ECE, SRM University-AP). She had received her B.Tech degree in ECE from Amritha Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore (2015). She then joined Robert Bosch Engineering and Business solutions ltd, Coimbatore as an Associate Network Engineer (2015-2017). She received her MTech degree in Embedded systems from KL University (2017-2019). Her research interests include Machine learning, Signal processing, and Embedded systems.
All research enthusiasts are invited to join the first session of My Scholar’s Voice on August 28, 2021, at 11:00 am.

Introduction to Geophysical Data Processing
2021-09-11 11:00 - 13:00
The fourth edition of the ongoing Workshop series “Learn & Earn: Hands-On Science & Technology (HOST)” organised by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at SRM University-AP is scheduled to be held on September 11, 2021, at 11.00 am. The workshop series-IV titled “Introduction to Geophysical Data Processing” will be engaged by Dr Karthikeyan Elumalai, Assistant Professor in the department.
Between measuring geophysical data and charting it, there is a stage called data processing. Some measurement inaccuracies can be addressed during this process. Various aspects of the data can also be extracted. In a geophysical map, for example, large or small patterns might be emphasised, and anomalies that extend in one direction can be enhanced or muted. The workshop aims to learn and explore the latest techniques in the field of Geophysical Data Processing.
About the Speaker:
Dr Karthikeyan Elumalai received his BE and ME degrees from Anna University, Chennai in 2007 and 2009 respectively. He completed his PhD degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-D) in 2018. He is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of ECE, SRM University-AP. He has also received a research grant from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), India. His research interests include seismic signal processing, seismic modelling and inversion, and machine learning.
Join this informative session on September 11, 2021, at 11.00 am to know more about Geophysical Data Processing and its thrust areas.

Industry expert to usher students into Antenna/Array Simulation
2021-09-13 09:00 - 11:00
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is organising a session on “CST Studio Suite for Antenna/Array Simulation” on September 13, 2021, at 09:00 am. Mr Sumith Pillai from VIAS India private limited will deliver the keynote address and enlighten the students on-

Reconfigurable antenna using Varactor
Antenna array design and simulation methods
Conformal antenna design and simulation

About the Speaker:
Mr Sumith Pillai is working as an EMAG Solution Engineer at VIAS3D India. He has more than 10 years of experience in the RF & Microwave domain. He is responsible for managing support and technical activities for various Industries and Academic Institutions across India and the USA. Mr Pillai has expertise in the Design and Analysis of Antenna, Array and Radome. He is further experienced in Antenna placement, RCS optimisation and EMI-EMC.
No wonder this will be a fascinating session for ECE students to be able to communicate with a person experienced in real-life industry applications of RF and Microwave. For further details, please get in touch with Dr Divya Chaturvedi and Dr Goutam Rana, Assistant Professors at the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. Be a part of the exciting session on September 13, 2021, at 09:00 am.

Photonic crystals-based DWDM devices for optical networking applications
2021-09-25 14:30 - 16:30
The research scholars from the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering with great support and supervision from the faculty have planned to conduct their second Research Scholar’s Talk Series MSV-II on 25 September 2021 at 02:30 pm. Mr D Lenin Babu will engage the participants from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm with his enlightened talk on Photonic crystals-based DWDM devices for optical networking applications.
About the Speaker:
Mr D Lenin Babu is pursuing his PhD under the guidance of Dr Sreenivasulu (Department of ECE, SRM University-AP). He received his B Tech degree in ECE from JNTU Kakinada and received his MTech with specialization in Embedded systems from Vignan University in 2015. His research interests include integrated optical devices for optical communication systems. He is working towards his thesis titled “Photonic crystals based DWDM devices for optical networking applications”.
Join this engaging webinar on 25 September 2021, at 02.30 pm to learn more about photonic crystals-based DWDM devices for optical networking applications!

MSV-IV with Shaik Rajak
2021-09-27 11:00 - 13:00
The world of communications is constantly changing. It is transforming, evolving, and becoming better, faster, and smarter. So, for the fourth edition of My Scholar’s Voice (MSV-IV) we would like to present Shaik Rajak from the Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering for a titillating discussion on “Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces for B5G Communications” on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 11.00 am.
Shaik Rajak will give us an insight into the future with communications with his talk. He will elaborate in this session on the importance of his research. He will talk about the scopes of implementation as well as further research that can follow his work. It would be really beneficial to learn about the developing phase of communication research to make an informed decision while choosing research or career plans.
About the speaker:
Shaik Rajak received his B. Tech degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from JNTU, Hyderabad in 2013. He completed his M.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering, JNTU Hyderabad in 2016 and is currently working towards the PhD at the School of Engineering And Science (SEAS), SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh, India. Before joining SRM University-AP, he worked as a lecturer for a year in QIS College of Engineering and Technology (QISCET), Andhra Pradesh. He was awarded a gold medal for the paper presentation organized by SRM University-AP. His current research interests include the Internet of Things, beyond 5G communications, Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces, Millimeter-wave, Massive MIMO, OMA, and NOMA schemes.
So, take a seat and be a part of this amazing session on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 11.00 am to hear from Shaik Rajak’s voice in MSV-IV.

Recent Trends in Microwave and Beyond Techniques
2021-11-15 10:00 - 2021-11-20 12:00
SRM University-AP, is pleased to announce that the Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering is bringing forth a Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Recent Trends in Microwave and Beyond Techniques”. The duration of the program duration is November 15, 2021 to November 20, 2021. The sessions are scheduled in the afternoon from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday to Friday and in Forenoon from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
This is a 6-day online Faculty Development Programme aimed to enhance research capabilities of the researchers and professionals working in RF/ Microwave, Millimetre Waves, 5G communication and Metamaterial domain. Eminent Scientists and professors from highly reputed institutes will share their research experience with budding researchers, and expert from industries will offers Hands on Sessions. This Program will be managed by the Faculties of Department of ECE, SRM-AP.
* There is no registration fee for this FDP program. The certificate will be provided to all the attendees of this program. The candidates can register for this program on the link given below.
Download Brochure here.
The programme will cover a wide range of topics such as

Space exploration and technical challenges in Mars Landing
High-performance Microwave and Millimetre Wave Components Utilizing Suspended Substrate Transmission Line
Metamaterials
RF Energy Harvesting
Microwave Amplifiers/Microwave absorbers
5G Beam forming Techniques/5G Antenna Implementation and challenges
Characteristic Mode Approach to Antenna and Array analysis
FSS for Aerospace applications: radome and antenna
Dielectric Resonator Antennas for Futuristic Applications
Near and Far-Field Wireless Power Transfer: Trends, Techniques and Recent Developments

Some of the eminent speakers in this program will be

Dr Goutam Chattopadhyay (NASA-Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology)
Prof. S.K. Koul (CARE, IIT Delhi)
Dr Arokiaswami Alphones (School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, NTU Singapore)
Prof. V. Subramanian (Dept. of Physics, IIT Madras)
Dr Mrinal Kanti Mandal (IIT Kharagpur)
Dr Chinmoy Saha (Dept. of Space, IIST Thiruvananthapuram)
Dr Arani Ali Khan (Dept. of Electrical Engg., IIT Jodhpur)
Dr Debdeep Sarkar (Dept. of Electrical Commu., IISC Banglore)
Dr Saptrishi Ghosh (Dept. of Electrical Engg., IIT Indore)
Dr Shiv Narayan (NAL Banglore)
Mr Sandeep Ghoshal (Maths work)
Dr Ravi Dutt Gupta (Ace Technologies)
Swapnil Gaul (Founder – NUMEREGION)
Sumith S. Pillai (EMAG Solution Engineer, CST Microwave studio, VIAS pvt. ltd.)

This programme is being conducted under the watchful and dedicated eyes of Dr Divya Chaturvedi, Dr Goutam Rana, and Dr Ramesh Vaddi, from the Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering.
We invite faculty members from Indian and International institutes, research scholars, undergraduate and post-graduate students to become a part of an interesting and illuminating session which will have speakers from various teaching and professional fields to contribute their theoretical and practical insights.
This program will be especially helpful to the participants who are doing or planning to start research career in RF/Microwave-Millimetre wave domains. The recordings of the sessions will be provided to all attendees. The certificate of participation will also be provided to all the participants.

International conference on technologies for smart green connected society
2021-11-29 08:00 - 2021-11-30 17:00
SRM University-AP is one of the University partners in organising The First International Conference on Technologies for Smart Green Connected Society (ICTSGS-1), 29-30 November 2021, in virtual mode along with The Electrochemical Society, USA; United Nations FAO, Italy and Yamagata University, Japan.
The conference Chairs will be Professors Hidemitsu Furukawa and Ajit Khosla from Yamagata University. Dr Sujith Kalluri, Assistant Professor in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Coordinator of SRM – Amara Raja Center for Energy Storage Devices, SRM University-AP will be the Conference Co-chair.
The meeting agenda is dedicated to the cause of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is committed to taking the bold and transformative changes that are required to move the world toward a more sustainable and resilient future. The purpose of this transdisciplinary/interdisciplinary conference is to engage and bring awareness at the grassroots level such as students, scientists, academia and industry. Therefore, engaging the community to develop technologies to achieve and accelerate Ecosystem restoration and SDGs.
To know more, visit the conference website:https://www.ictsgs.com/

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Metamaterials and their applications: Distinguished Lecture Series
2022-03-24 12:00 - 13:00
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is hosting the first segment of the ECE Department Distinguished Lecture Series on March 24, 2022, from 12.00 pm to 01.00 pm IST. Prof Achanta Venugopal, Director, CSIR-NPL is the distinguished speaker of the event. He will be delivering a talk on the topic “Metamaterials and their Applications”.
Abstract of the Talk
Metamaterials are designed materials with unique properties that may not exist in naturally available materials. These are designed with sub-wavelength size components. In this talk, after briefly introducing metamaterials, the speaker will discuss on a few metal-dielectric and all dielectric metamaterials and their applications in wide-ranging areas covering stealth, single-photon emitters, reusable biosensors among others.
Speaker’s Profile
Venu Gopal Achanta obtained his PhD in Physics from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai and PhD in Electronics from Tokyo University, Tokyo, Japan. He is currently the Director of CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Delhi. He is on lien from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai where he is a professor in the Department of Condensed Matter Physics and Material Science. He has served in various TIFR committees as chair and member. He is also on the senates of IISER, Berhampur and IIT, Delhi. He is a member of the executive council of Optical Society of India, vice-chair of IEEE Photonics Mumbai chapter and member of the program committee of the Association of Asia Pacific Physics Societies – Division of Condensed Matter Physics. He is on the editorial board of journals, Scientific Reports, Frontiers in Physics, Encyclopedia of Applied Physics, and the Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Physics. He is an honorary Fellow of the Metrology Society of India and senior member of IEEE. His research interests are in nano and quantum photonics with over 140 journal publications.

AI/ML algorithms for radio access networks
2022-04-09 10:30 - 12:30
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is hosting the first instalment of the Distinguished Industry-Academia Interaction Lecture in the ECE DDIAL series. The event is scheduled on April 9, 2022, at 10.30 am. Dr. Serene Banerjee, Master Researcher, Ericsson Research, will be the keynote speaker. She will deliver a talk on the topic ‘AI/ML Based Interference Diagnostics and Mitigation for Improved Quality of Service in Radio Access Networks’.
Abstract of the Talk
For coverage and capacity optimization, Uplink Power Control is one of the key steps, in addition to antenna tilting and Downlink Power Control. For self-organizing networks, automated algorithms for Uplink Power Control are a necessity. However, Uplink Power Control affects the noise in the neighbouring cells. It is important to detect this interference to monitor uplink noise. Uplink noise due to power control manifests as static interference in the channel. The current state-of-the-art baseline model is based on regression models. We have proposed automated detection of static interference in the uplink channel of cells based on machine learning models. We have evaluated the same on customer data on LTE networks with high accuracy. The detected cells are subsequently used to correct the nominal power parameter through a proposed teacher-student model based on the primary cell and its neighbours. This approach shows better performance than the state-of-the-art baseline methods. The dual of static is dynamic interferences and can be attributed to traffic load, Passive Intermodulation (PIM) and thermal noise, etc. PIM identification is a major component in troubleshooting modern wireless communication systems. The introduction of carrier aggregation has increased PIM occurrences. Current state-of-the-art approaches include manual rule-based and hardware-based debugging. These approaches can detect the occurrence of PIM, long after the event occurrence and result in incurring incidental costs. We propose an ensemble of time series-based machine learning and signal processing approaches that can automatically identify PIM in real-time by analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of the primary cell and its nearest neighbours. We validate our results for various environmental conditions in data available from LTE and 5G consumer networks. We have further extended the work to multi-frequency time series to handle finer time granularities and detect PIM anomalies in an online learning setting. We further propose a self-supervised reinforcement learning approach to predict PIM related anomalies before it happens. We forecast environmental conditions that give rise to PIM based on offline historical data and model to predict future occurrences. Experimental results are on real-world datasets comprising 50,000+ cells which have shown to accurately predict PIM 60% of the time. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first work, where we are able to predict PIM anomalies before they happen. Post PIM-identification, we propose a binary search-based solution that is amenable to real-time implementation. We show through simulations that this search in tandem with a reinforcement learning-based solution can dynamically mitigate and cancel PIM. Results show that the number of steps to converge, to identify and mitigate the PIM in uplink frequency is reduced by a large factor. To summarize, our contributions include using machine learning algorithms for: (1) robust interference classification, (2) demonstrating p0-nominal recommender as teacher-student model, (3) a times-series analysis-based PIM identification, (4) extending the approach to multi-frequency time series, and for online learning, (5) demonstrating a self-supervised reinforcement learning approach to predict PIM anomalies before they happen, and (6) mitigating PIM, in spite of environmental unknowns, by employing binary search in conjunction with ML/RL-based approaches.
About the Speaker
Serene Banerjee, Master Researcher, Ericsson Research, has 17+ years of industrial experience after completing her PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, under Prof Brian L Evans in 2004. She has completed BTech(H) in Electronics and Electrical Communications Engineering from IIT Kharagpur in 1999. At Ericsson, she is focusing on developing AI/ML algorithms for Radio Access Networks. Prior to Ericsson, she has worked with Texas Instruments, HP, and Johnson Controls. She has 23 peer-reviewed publications, 9 granted patents, and several pending.

A hands-on session on lithium-ion battery: assembly and testing
2022-04-14 09:30 - 12:30
Allowing students to explore more into their learning domain will invariably enhance their quest for knowledge. The more students are encouraged to experiment with problems, tools, and substances they will work with, the better prepared they are to face any challenge head-on. It is also a better rewarding alternative as against the conventional book learning method.
Taking the current scenario into account,imparting hands-on training on cutting-edge developments is an excellent exercise to inculcate scientific spirit in young minds. Such initiatives should be actively promoted to equip students on par with the fast-evolving technological realm. We are delighted to announce that the SRM-Amara Raja Center for Energy Storage Devices, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, collaborates with NSS Cell-SRM AP to organise a “Hands-on Session on Lithium-ion Battery: Assembly and Testing” with the sponsorship from the DST-SERB Start-up Research Grant (SRG).
Date: April 14, 2022
Time: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm IST
We invite all the interested students to become part of this invigorating initiative and make the best use of this opportunity to receive an enriching training session. The event is also followed by lunch for all the participants.

Ultra-low power and agile IC design for novel sensor nodes for the Internet of Things
2022-04-23 10:20 - 12:00
The Internet of Things (IoT) has greatly increased our awareness of the world and broadened the scope of our engagement with it. In the first episode of the ECE Department Guest Lecture Series, the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at SRM University-AP is organising a lecture on April 23, 2022, from 10.20 am to 12.00 noon. Dr Orazio Aiello, Assistant Professor at the University of Genoa, Italy, will engage the audience on the topic Ultra-Low-Power and Agile IC Design for novel Sensor Nodes for the Internet of Things on that day.
The vision of a world where pervasive integrated electronic systems embedded in everyday life objects (e.g. household appliances, surveillance cameras, healthcare systems) are fully interconnected to collect, process, and exchange useful information requires energy-autonomous systems for distributed sensing and data acquisition. The low-cost requirement demands a small area, low design effort, digital-like shrinkage across CMOS generations, and design/technology portability. The possibility to exploit the digital (automated) design flow even for analog building blocks can dramatically reduce the design effort of any system-on-chip that faces the analog signal. Since data processing is digital, but most signals from the real world are analog, almost any electronic device that interfaces with the surrounding environment will benefit from the outcomes of this investigation. In this framework, the talk illustrates the concepts and the design flows which enable the implementation of analog functions by true digital circuits.
Biography of the speaker:
Orazio Aiello (Senior Member, IEEE) received the BSc and MSc degrees (cum laude) from the University of Catania, Italy, in 2005 and 2008, respectively, the M.Sc. degree (cum laude) from the Scuola Superiore di Catania, Italy, in 2009, and the PhD degree from the Politecnico di Torino, Italy, in 2013.,From 2008 to 2009, he was an Analog IC Designer and an EMC Consultant for STMicroelectronics, Castelletto, Italy. In 2012, he was a Visiting PhD. A student with Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. In 2013, he was a Research Fellow in a joint project with FIAT-Chrysler Automobiles, Turin. In 2014, he joined NXP-Semiconductors, Nijmegen, The Netherlands, as a Mixed Signal IC Designer and an EMC Expert. In 2015 and 2016, he was a Visiting Fellow with the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. Since 2015, he has been working with the Green IC Group, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), National University of Singapore, where he has also been a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual and a Global Fellow leading the ULPIoT project. He is now an Assistant Professor at the University of Genova, Italy. His main research interests include energy-efficient analogue-mixed signal circuits and sensor interfaces. Dr Aiello is a member of the IEEE CASS Microlearning AdHoc Committee and is/was a Technical Program Committee Member of a number of conferences, such as NORCAS and APCCAS.
Join this informative lecture with Dr Orazio Aiello on April 23, 2022 at 10.20 am IST.

Engineering and research challenges in building smart cameras
2022-05-07 10:30 - 12:00
Machine Learning has started its move from the cloud to the periphery of the network. Today’s edge devices are becoming smarter and are no longer the dumb devices that would simply transmit the data to some central location. The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is conducting the 2nd department distinguished Industry-Academia Interaction lecture in the ECE DDIAIL series. Dr Amit Kumar Saha, Principal Engineer at Cisco Meraki, Bangalore, will deliver a talk on the topic ‘Computer vision at the edge’.
The talk will focus on the evolution of a specific type of edge device, the surveillance camera, from the traditional CCTV model to the smart camera model. It will discuss some of the engineering and research challenges in building smart cameras that lie at the periphery of the network.
Date: May 7, 2022
Time: 10.30 am to 12.00 pm IST
About the speaker
Dr Amit Kumar Saha is the Principal Engineer at Cisco Meraki, Bangalore. He received his PhD degree from Rice University in 2007. Prior to that, he obtained his BTech degree from IIT Kharagpur as a recipient of Dr B C Roy Gold Medal in 1999 for being the single graduating student with the best mix of academics and extracurricular activities. Dr Amit explores the next generation of technology at the intersection of networks, distributed systems, and data science, with a special emphasis on system-wide design. He is part of Cisco Meraki’s Camera Intelligence team and enables Cisco’s internal products as well as customers better manage their AI/ML life cycles by making it easier to train and tune models and deploy distributed machine learning workloads. He passionately seeks out opportunities to give back to the community through talks, research collaborations, organising conferences, and as visiting faculty at several top institutes in India.

Faculty Development Programme on Optical Communication and Wireless Networks
2022-05-23 10:30 - 2022-05-27 12:00
SRM University AP is delighted to announce the Faculty Development Programme on Recent advancements in optical communication and wireless networks. The session is scheduled from May 23 to 27, 2022. The programme will be managed by the faculties of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. This five-day hybrid programme aims to enhance research capabilities mainly for the researchers and professionals working in Free Space Optics and Advanced Wireless Communication Networks. Eminent scientists and professors from highly reputed institutes are invited to share their research experiences.
On the first day of the session, the keynote speaker, Professor M.S Alouini, KAUST, Saudi Arabia, will handle a session on Towards Connecting the Remaining 3 + Billion from 10.30 am to 12.00 pm. The FDP targets faculties from Abroad and Indian Institutes, Research scholars, Postgraduate and Undergraduate students. The sessions will be beneficial to those participants who are doing or planning to start a research career in optical/wireless communication network domains.
A wide variety of topics will be discussed during the five-day program. Visible light communication, Optical Imaging and Holography, Computational Optical Sensing and Imaging, VLC for IoT Networks, Terahertz Photonics for Wireless Communications, Deep learning for Wireless Networks, Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces, Edge Computing for IoT Networks, Beyond 6G Communications and Molecular Communications are some of the crucial ones among them.
There is no registration fee for the programme. However, the certificate will be provided to all the attendees based on the total attendance. The recordings of the sessions will also be provided to all attendees.
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An introduction to federated learning
2022-09-16 16:00 - 18:00
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is hosting a seminar on September 16, 2022, at 4.00 pm as part of the Guest Lecture Series. Dr Anurag Singh, Associate Professor and Dean of Research and Consultancy, NIT Delhi, will deliver a talk on the topic “Federated Learning”.
Abstract of the talk
The most crucial resource for any business, individual, or person in the world is data. Everyone, whether an individual or an institution, wants to prevent a data breach. High-quality data must be subjected to machine learning algorithms. The model is trained using traditional machine learning techniques, which save data to one server. There is a chance that this method will expose personal information. A machine learning technique called federated learning (FL) enables machine learning models to train on various datasets located on various sites without sharing data. Without putting training data in a centralised location, it enables the development of a common global model. Additionally, it permits personal information to stay in local places, lowering the risk.
A new area of machine learning called federated learning already offers greater advantages than conventional machine learning techniques.
Data Security: Training data is kept locally on the devices, negating the need for a data pool.
Data variety: Heterogeneous data since it incorporates information from various users.
Real-time continuous learning: Client data is used to enhance models continuously.
Federated Learning is applied in the field of IoT, Healthcare, smartphones, Advertising, Autonomous Vehicles etc.
Speaker’s Profile
Dr Anurag Singh is currently working as the Associate Professor and Dean of Research and Consultancy at NIT Delhi. He received his PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. His research areas are Network Theory, Dynamics on/of Networks, Opinion Dynamics, Epidemic Modeling, Intelligent transportation system etc. Dr Anurag Singh has teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He has taught courses ranging from the introductory level to specialized courses in Computer Science and Engineering, and Mathematics. Currently, he is mentoring students at graduate and undergraduate levels at the National Institute of Technology Delhi, India. In addition, he has also been supervising PhD students. He has around 70 publications featured across various leading journals and three DST-funded projects to his credit.

Explore 5G: New applications for IoTs and AI
2022-11-19 14:00 | Online event
The advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution characterised by the amalgamation of technologies, blurs the lines between physical, digital, and biological spheres. The future of communication technology, an active constituent of the revolution, lies with the 5G cellular network. The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is organising a Guest Lecture on “Massive IoT and AI in 5G cellular communication” on November 19, 2022. Mr Anoop Purohit, Consultant Specialist-5G will address the session on how 5G facilitates high bandwidth communication and provides an opportunity for multiple essential applications that can have a life changing impact on human civilization.
The webinar will highlight various special applications which will be provided by 5G, like Massive Internet of things and Artificial Intelligence, further promoting smarter homes and an advanced ecosystem for analysing our needs and providing them automatically. The talk will expound on a range of topics such as smart metres, smart homes, self-drive cars, robot medical surgeries and an ecosystem of devices interacting intelligently to comfort civilization.
About the speaker
Mr Anoop Purohit is consultant specialist-5G, Nokia Taiwan, with 12 Years of national and international wireless telecom network experience in Cloud-infra and packet core training, integration, operations, planning, optimization, dimensioning, service delivery and customer support in top-tier service providers and multi-vendor environments (Nokia, Ericsson, ALLU university-Bell Labs) in the fields of 5G, LTE, UMTS, GSM, and 2G. He has worked across the globe in places like the United States, South Korea, Canada, Singapore, Australia, Taiwan, India, PNG, Middle East, South East Asia and Africa. At Nokia Taiwan, he is the Lead Architect for Nokia Massive IoT (Internet of Things), and is responsible for planning and optimising 5G solutions for most of Nokia Taiwan customers. He is also involved in the implementation of Artificial Intelligence in the Cellular Network.

Developments and new emerging applications of semiconductor devices
2022-11-28 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is organising the third edition of the Departmental Distinguished Industry-Academia Interaction Lecture Series on November 28, 2022. The title of the talk is “Semiconductor Devices Developments & New Emerging Applications”. Dr Srinivasa Yeduru, Senior Manager, Technology Pathfinding Group at Micron Technologies Boise, USA, will be the keynote speaker for the event.
Abstract of the Talk
The creation of new semiconductor devices, technologies and applications will have a major impact on the semiconductor industry. Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to drive the major expansion of the semiconductor industry due to its high demand. In recent years, high demand has stemmed from the automotive market as it is expected to grow the fastest in the AI sector. Autonomous vehicles or self-driving cars are equipped with sensors that allow them to see the world around them. Self-driving cars are already on the roads today, and they are likely to play a disruptive role not only in personal transportation but also in many other industries as well. As years go by, there will be a huge spike in demand for AI-tailored semiconductors as connectivity, sensing, and instant computing will become increasingly central to everyday devices. Semiconductors play a prominent role in the technology that people use every day. As technology continues to expand and transform at a rapid pace, many emerging application development demand novel high-performance devices which continue to scale with costs.
Speaker’s Profile
Dr Srinivasa Yeduru has 13 years of experience in the area of new product development, technology pathfinding & excellence, and process integration to manufacture technologies like memory devices, high voltage MOSFETs & IGBTs, and MEMS. Before joining Micron technologies, he worked at ONSEMI as the senior manager, leading a team of process integration and process engineers. Prior to that, in Infineon technologies, he held diversified management roles as product development manager for high voltage MOSFETs, and process integration manager covering fab, post fab and assembly process development and integration responsibilities. He earned his doctorate in mechanical engineering, specializing in microelectronic devices, from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany. He holds many patents, authored books and several international publications on power semiconductors and MEMS.

Alumni Talks: Your Way Forward with a BTech in ECE
2023-03-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Are you curious about how and where to pursue higher studies after completing your BTech in ECE? The Directorate of Alumni Affairs and Higher Connect Club of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is organising an Alumni Talk titled “Journey from SRM AP to Higher Studies” on March 18, 2023. This interactive session will feature three distinguished alumni sharing their experiences and insights on pursuing higher studies after completing their BTech in ECE from SRM University-AP.
Chandanam Sai Nived, currently pursuing Master’s in VLSI & Embedded Systems at the University of Texas at Dallas, Pulivarthi Jithendra, seeking Master’s in VLSI at Illinois Institute of Technology, and Devarajugattu Jayanth Saikumar, also pursuing Master’s in VLSI & Embedded System at the University of Texas at Dallas are the speakers for the session. The alumni speakers will share their personal journeys, including the challenges and opportunities that helped them achieve their goals and secure admissions in the universities of their dreams.
Join this informative and inspiring session to actualise your dream of studying abroad.

FDP on Advancements in Computational Biology and Healthcare
2023-04-17 10:00 - 2023-04-21 16:00
Computational Biology is a multidisciplinary field that utilises computational methods to analyse gigantic amounts of biological data promoting novel breakthroughs in biology and related fields. The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is conducting a five-day online Faculty Development Programme on “Advancements in Computational Biology and Healthcare” from April 17-21, 2023. The FDP is aimed to enhance research capabilities mainly for the researchers and professionals working in bioinformatics, biosystems, and healthcare-related applications including artificial intelligence. Eminent scientists and professors from highly reputed institutes and industries will be invited to share their research experiences and offer hands-on sessions with python and MATLAB.
Topics that will be covered, but not limited to:

Biomedical signal processing
Biomedical image processing
Mathematical analysis of biological systems
Machine learning for healthcare systems
Genetic analysis with python programming

Join the programme to gain valuable insight into the development of computational models in enhancing the efficacy of healthcare in today’s society!
Date: April 17- April 21, 2023
Time: 10.00 AM – 04.00 PM
Mode of Lecture: Online
Target Audience: Faculties from institutes and universities, Research scholars, PG/UG students with Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or Biology backgrounds.

Last Date for Registration has been extended to April 16, 2023.
Registration Fees:
For faculty and industry – Rs. 500/-
For PG and Research scholars – Rs. 300/-
For UG students – Free

Account details for fee payment:
A/C Name – ACCMS-INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MATERIALS GENOME
A/C No. – 6791555662
Bank Name – Indian Bank
IFSC Code – IDIB000S297

Contact Details: Dr Anuj Deshpande
E: deshpande.a@srmap.edu.in
M: +91-96359-2380
Dr Sibendu Samanta
E: sibendu.s@srmap.edu.in
M: +91-86706-84968
List of Speakers:

Programme Schedule:

Convenors:

Dr Sibendu Samanta, Asst Professor, Dept. of ECE, SRM AP

Dr Anuj Deshpande, Asst Professor, Dept. of ECE, SRM AP

Prof. Irudaya Rajan on Kerala Migration Survey
2023-04-19 14:00 | S205, Conference Hall, New Academic Block
Migration has become a worldwide phenomenon in the 21st century. Migratory tendencies have been inherent in the context of Kerala, and it has been shaping the economic and social situation. The economic boom within the Gulf countries gave migration a considerable boost, reaching its peak in terms of both numbers and remittance. Ironically, Kerala, of late, is witnessing a reverse migration of labour. On this note, the Department of Economics is organising a distinguished lecture titled “Big Data on Migration” on April 19, 2024. Distinguished academician and scholar, Prof. Irudya Rajan, Chairman at The International Institute of Migration and Development (IIMAD), Thiruvananthapuram will deliver the lecture.
Join the lecture for a resourceful session!
Abstract
The first Kerala Migration Survey started in 1998 as a part of understanding the impact of migration on individuals, households, communities, the economy, and society using a stratified multistage random sampling of 10,000 households. Over the period of the last 25 years, our sample size has increased from 10000 in 1998 to 15000 in 2008 and 20000 in 2023. The estimates produced through this survey have become an important source for the Government of Kerala for its policy-making decisions regarding migration governance, particularly return migration during the COVID-19 crisis. Interestingly, Kerala model migration surveys have been replicated in the following states of India: Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Punjab, Goa, Jharkhand and Odisha.
About the Speaker
Prof. Irudya Rajan is a seasoned academician with over 30+ years of teaching experience across the country. He was conferred with a PhD in Demography from the International Institute for Population Sciences, the University of Mumbai, in 1989. His research interests include International Migration, the Economics of Ageing and Demography, and Population Ageing. An esteemed scholar, Prof. Rajan has published in various reputed international and national journals, book chapters and research projects funded by global organisations. He currently holds the position of Distinguished Visiting Professor, at the Department of Economics, SRM University-AP and Chairman at The International Institute of Migration and Development (IIMAD), Thiruvananthapuram. Prior to this, he held the position of Professor, at the Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram.
Since 1998, Prof. Rjan coordinated eight large-scale migration surveys in Kerala with Professor K C Zachariah. The success of the Kerala Migration Survey urged neighbouring Indian states like, Goa (2008), Punjab (2009), Tamil Nadu (2015), and Gujarat (2011) to replicate the same. He also developed the first longitudinal Ageing Survey in India (Kerala) in 2004 and repeated the same every three years. The first Kerala Ageing Survey (KAS) completed its seventh wave in 2022. The second KAS which began in 2013, completed its fourth wave in 2022.

OCDM in Optical Communications
2023-04-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies, in association with the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, is organising a Plenary talk on Optical Code Division Multiplexing (OCDM) in optical communications. The session will be handled by Prof. Dr Mohd Rashidi Che Beson, Faculty of Electronic Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Malaysia.
About the Speaker
Prof. Dr Mohd Rashidi Che Beson has been an associate professor and Research Fellow at Advanced Communication Engineering, Centre of Excellence – Faculty of Electronic Engineering & Technology, UniMAP since 2014. An advocate of interdisciplinary research, his research interests lie in the strength of Optical CDMA technology, RoF, Visible Light Communication, Horticulture and Fiber sensor technology. He has published 136 scientific papers, including conferences and journals, from 2014 until July 2022. The total citation was 540 from Google Scholar and 469 from Scopus databases. In addition, he is also a regular reviewer for several high-impact ISI-ranked journals. He has also successfully supervised 3 PhD and 6 MSc students as the main and co-supervisor. He is currently supervising 4 PhD students. He received his professional engineer qualification (Ir.) from the Board of Engineer Malaysia (BEM) in March 2018 and a professional technologist (Ts.) from the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) in July 2018.

Integrated Optical Sensors: Applications and Design
2023-04-26 14:00 - 15:00 | ALC 1, Homi J Bhabha Block
Optical sensors are gaining popularity in the fields of robotics and medical services. The Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering is organising an Industry guest lecture titled “CMOS Integrated Optical Sensors – Applications and Design” on April 26, 2023. Dr A G Krishna Kanth, Director of Analog Mixed-Signal R&D at AMS OSRAM group, will deliver the session.
Join the session to learn about the development and processing of Optical sensors!
Abstract
Optical sensors are rampant these days in all consumer electronics, be it mobile phones, smartwatches, laptops, ipads etc. It also has been getting much importance in industrial robotics and medical devices. CMOS-integrated optical sensors are related to the miniaturisation of optical sensors to see and sense what our eyes cannot see. This talk will focus on process, packaging, circuit design and system design challenges while designing integrated optical sensors.
About the Speaker
Dr A G Krishna Kanth is the Director of Analog Mixed-Signal R&D at AMS OSRAM group. He is an IEEE Senior member and currently the Vice-Chair for IEEE CAS/EDS Hyderabad Chapter and is frequently involved in delivering technical lectures at various universities. He received his PhD from IIIT Hyderabad and has completed his BTech and MTech from IIT Bombay, specialising in Microelectronics. He was awarded the President of India Shankar Dayal Sharma gold medal and the IIT Bombay Student Roll of Honour in 2002. Dr Kanth specialises in Analog IC Design, sensors and sensor interfaces, high-performance analog signal processing, and power management for automotive and consumer semiconductor IC design. He had earlier worked with Texas Instruments, Bangalore and Qualcore Logic, Hyderabad, leading the Analog IC design teams. He is an adjunct professor at IIT Hyderabad and Digital University Kerala. He is on the Academic Council and a BoS member at several universities. He has 12 patents and 10 IEEE publications.
