Department of Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Overview
The department of Instrumentation Technology was established in 1979 offering BE degree course in Instrumentation Technology. Later the department was renamed as Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering in the year 2014. The department is offering UG and PG programs. The department is recognized as research centre by VTU to offer Ph.D and MSc (Engg) since 2006. There is provision for working professionals to pursue PG in VLSI Design and Embedded systems.
The UG program is accredited twice under TIER-I by NBA.
The department has experienced and qualified faculty members. 85% of the faculty members are Ph.D holders. Faculty members are actively pursuing research in the areas of Materials, Thin film sensors, Bio-medical signal processing and VLSI design. the department has state of the art thin film laboratory for research in thin films. Faculty members are pursuing research projects funded by national and state funding bodies such as GTRE, DST-FIST, VGST and Secure Machines. Seven Ph.Ds are produced from the research centre.
Program Details
The department offers a
- UG program in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering with an intake of 60 students,
- PG program in VLSI Design and Embedded Systems with an intake of 12 students, and
- Ph.D. program in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Sciences.
Vision & Mission
Vision
To become a premier Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Department by imparting quality education in the fields of electronics, instrumentation and cutting-edge technologies developing competence to meet industrial norms and to pursue research and innovation contributing to socioeconomic development.
Mission
- Develop competent professionals by offering industry aligned curriculum in Electronics, Instrumentation and VLSI and embedded systems along with an exposure to cutting edge technologies by providing best in class learning, promoting interdisciplinary research and innovation catering to industrial and societal needs.
- Encourage and prepare students for higher studies to promote lifelong learning.
- Imbibe professional ethics and skills in students to provide engineering service to the society.
- Collaborate with industries to inculcate industry readiness, creativity, managerial competence, experiential learning and entrepreneurship skills.
Student Life & Activities
BRIDGE COURSES CONDUCTED
- Workshop on Computer vision and image processing applications using MATLAB and Vivado ( 24th -28th March 2025) in collaboration with CoreEL Technologies for 6th semester students
- Hands-on session on IOT using MATLAB, Simulink and Thingspeek (26th & 27Th August 2024) in collaboration with CoreEL Technologies for 2nd semester PG students
- Five days bridge course on “Industrial IoT” organized by Department in association with IIOT Expert, Whitefield, Bangalore, 17th– 21st April 2023.
INDUSTRY VISITS
- 5th semester students visited Dairy Classic Ice creams Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore on 4th Jan 2025
- 7th semester students visited JSW cement Pvt., Ltd., Vijayanagara, Bellary on 15th Dec 2023.
Infrastructure & Facilities
The department is equipped with:
Automation & Control Lab – Equipped with PLC, SCADA, and robotics kits.
Embedded Systems Lab – Focused on microcontrollers, IoT, and real-time systems.
Precision Instrumentation Lab – Covers high-accuracy sensors and measurement systems.
- Embedded Systems
- Lab,
- DSP / VI Lab,
- Process Instrumentation Lab,
- Process Automation lab,
- AEC lab, DEC lab,Project lab
- Industry supported lab
- Thin Film lab (Research)
Library
Faculty
The department comprises highly qualified faculty members specializing in control systems, embedded technology, industrial automation, and robotics. Faculty members actively engage in research and industry collaborations.
No. of Ph.D’s: 11
Pursuing PhD: 02
No. of Masters: 01
Total no. of Professors (teachers): 14
Areas of Faculty Expertise
Faculty members of EIE have expertise in the following Research domain
- Materials and Thin film sensors
- Biomedical signal processing
- Analog and Digital VLSI design
Academic Programs & Syllabus
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Undergraduate Program:
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B.E. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering – A comprehensive 4-year program covering sensor technology, automation, control systems, embedded technology, and real-time processing.
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Postgraduate Program:
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M.Tech in Industrial Automation and Control – A specialized program focusing on AI in instrumentation, IoT, robotics, and smart industrial systems.
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Ph.D. Program:
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Research opportunities in AI-driven control systems, industrial automation, biomedical instrumentation, and IoT-based solutions.
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Syllabus
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) - UG
Graduates of the Electronics and Instrumentation Programme
PEO1: Contribute effectively in industry and excel in higher education by applying the knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) principles.
PEO2: Engage in lifelong learning by adapting emerging technologies and excel in research pursuits and entrepreneurs to meet global challenges.
PEO3: Exhibit professional skills, communication skills, teamwork and leadership qualities, imbibing ethical values in their profession for the benefit of society..
Program Outcomes (POs) - UG
Graduates will be able to:
PO1: Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to develop the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO2: Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development.
PO3: Design/Development of Solutions: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems/components/processes to meet identified needs with consideration for the public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, culture, society and environment as required.
PO4: Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modeling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions.
PO5: Engineering Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering & IT tools, including prediction and modeling recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems.
PO6: The Engineer and The World: Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment.
PO7: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adhere to national & international laws.
PO8: Individual and Collaborative Team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
PO9: Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations considering cultural, language, and learning differences
PO10: Project Management and Finance: Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
PO11: Life-Long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change.
Industry Collaboration & Placement
The department has strong industry partnerships, providing students with internships, projects, and placements.
- Collaboration with CSIR lab, Bengaluru : For Research guidance and joint publications
- Collaboration with Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc. Bengaluru : For Research guidance and joint publications
- Collaboration with SM Electronics: Project work and Internship for PG and UG students
- Collaboration with iMEDRIX : Project work for UG students
- Collaboration with Secure Machines : Project work for PG students and industry sponsored research
Industry Research Work:
- FPGA based PLL design sponsored by Secure Machines Pvt. Ltd. Bengaluru (on going)
Industry projects
Achievements & Recognition
- Recognized for research excellence in automation and precision measurement.
- 80% of students secure placements in top industries, while others pursue higher education.
- Faculty and students have published research papers in reputed journals.
Participation of students in co-curricular activities
| Sl. No. | Event | Title of the Project | Award |
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| 1 | Seminar and Exhibition held at VTU, Belagavi on 12th and 13th August 2022 | Water Pollution Monitoring Boat using IoT | Best Project of the Year award for the student project |
| 2 | Student Design Contest in International Conference On Micro, Nano and Smart Systems (IC-MNSS) 2024 | Smart Crop prediction, Monitoring and Controlling for Sustainable farming using AI and ML | Cash prize of Rs.5000 |
| 3 | International Conference on Recent Advances in Science and Engineering Technology (ICRASET-2023) | Automated Water Monitoring and Regulation System using Internet of Things | Best Paper Award |
| 4 | International Conference on Recent Developments in Mechanical Engineering (ICRDME-2022) | Agricultural pest and disease detection in Banana plant | Best Paper Award |
| 5 | Technisium-2024, Siddaganga Institute of Technology | Development of Si-based capacitive sensor for Fungus detection | Best Project Award |
| 6 | Student Project Programme - 47th series (KSCST) | Automatic Sugarcane bud cutting using image processing | Participated |
papers published (Last 3 years):
Peer-reviewed journal Papers: 25
International Conference Papers: 48
Patents filed: 01(Granted)
Industry collaboration,
Student placements (Last 3 years):
131 students have placed
SWAYAM NPTEL:
Many faculy members have received Topper, Gold+Elite, Silver+Elite, and Elite grades in Swayam-NPTEL certificate course.
Alumni Success
Our alumni work in leading industries, research labs, and government organizations, contributing to automation and precision instrumentation worldwide.
Admissions
Admissions for B.E. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering are available through CET, COMED-K, and JEE Mains. Postgraduate admissions are based on academic qualifications and research interests. For more details, visit the Admissions Page.
