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About Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Established at the inception of St Joseph Engineering College in 2002, the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering stands out with its state-of-the-art infrastructure and a team of dedicated, highly qualified faculty. The Department is NBA accredited and currently in its third cycle. This accreditation is a clear testament to the excellent outcome-based education we provide. With an undergraduate intake of 120 students, the department has experienced phenomenal growth, offering vibrant research opportunities with Ph.D. and M.Sc (Engg) programs.

Our department excels in embracing modern teaching-learning practices and has developed a dynamic curriculum designed to meet the evolving needs of both students and the industry. Our faculty specialize in Communication, Signal Processing, Embedded Systems, and VLSI, ensuring a robust academic foundation for our students. State-of-the-art laboratories equipped with the latest tools prepare students to be industry-ready. The department hosts a specialized Biomedical Electronics Research Lab, fostering innovation in biomedical signal processing in collaboration with Father Muller’s Research Centre and Hospital. We are committed to empowering future leaders through technology, promoting creativity and innovation via multiple student projects, ideation workshops, hands-on sessions with cutting-edge technologies, and interdisciplinary projects.

We provide robust support for students pursuing international internships, with a large number of students having participated in international internships in the last 5 years. Additionally, we support their pursuit of higher education within India and abroad through targeted measures with support of our collaboration office. The department has also witnessed a steady rise in placements, with multiple core, product, and service-based hiring on the rise, achieving an average placement rate of 95% in the last 5 years. We support entrepreneurial aspirations through our incubation center, seed funding, and the Innoventure initiative.

Our vision is strengthened by industry collaborations with renowned organizations such as Karmic Design Pvt Ltd, Manipal, CMTI Bengaluru, ICAR, and Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru. Through the Department Association Prodigi and the Student Club Samarthya, we nurture a culture of innovation. Our vibrant IEEE Student Club connects students with industry leaders and academic experts, enhancing their learning experience.

Faculty members are actively engaged in research, securing grants from prestigious organizations to support their innovative projects. Our students consistently excel in national events like NASTECH by NASSCOM, the National Design & Innovation Clinic by CMTI Bengaluru, Manthan B Plan of the FKCCI and Anveshana Engineering Championship. Numerous student projects have received grants from the Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology, reflecting the quality of our academic endeavours.

The department is proud of the numerous research publications by both students and faculty in esteemed conferences and journals. Our multifaceted approach ensures that graduates are well-equipped to carve successful career paths in the dynamic field of electronics and communication engineering.

Discover more about the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at St Joseph Engineering College and join us in our mission to innovate and excel.

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PLACEMENT (LAST 5 YEARS AVERAGE)

To Excel in Electronics and Communication Engineering Education and Research, focusing on the needs of Industry and Society, with professional ethics

  • Provide opportunities to deserving students for quality professional education in the field of Electronics and Communication.
  • Design and deliver curricula to meet the changing needs of industry through student centric learning methodologies to excel in their profession.
  • Recruit, Nurture and Retain best faculty and technical manpower.
  • Consolidate the state-of-art infrastructure and equipment for teaching and research activities.
  • Promote all round personality development of the students through interaction with alumni, academia and industry.
  • Strengthen the Educational Social Responsibilities of the institution.

  • Develop a strong foundation in science and engineering, gain proficiency in modern tools and technologies, and apply analytical and design skills to create innovative solutions for real-world problems.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, ethics, and effective communication while demonstrating leadership, excelling in teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.
  • Cultivate strong interpersonal skills, adaptability to evolving technologies, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

By the end of the undergraduate programme in ECE, graduates will be able to:

  • Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop to the solution of complex engineering problems.
  • Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development. (WK1 to WK4)
  • 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. (WK5)
  • Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modelling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions. (WK8).  
  • Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering & IT tools, including prediction and modelling recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems. (WK2 and WK6)
  • 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. (WK1, WK5, and WK7).
  • Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adhere to national & international laws. (WK9)
  • Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
  • 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
  • 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.  
  • 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. (WK8)

Engineering Graduate shall be able to:

  • PSO-1. Analyze and develop solutions in the areas of Signal Processing and Communication Systems.
  • PSO-2. Apply knowledge of Embedded Systems and VLSI to design and develop solutions for societal problems.

The department embraces modern pedagogies of engagement to create a conducive environment for teaching- learning. The curriculum is delivered through a right mixture of curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to ensure that the students are imbibed with the Graduate attributes that would aid in shaping successful careers. To know more about the innovative pedagogies, CLICK HERE.

Head of Department

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Dr Dayakshini

Professor & HOD

I am an Academician with 24 years of teaching experience and an active researcher in the field of Biomedical Engineering. My passion for teaching is driven by the desire to provide a strong foundation for undergraduate students, fostering their growth and enabling them to embrace self-learning and lifelong learning. 

B.E, M.Tech, M.I.S.T.E, MIEEE. Ph.D

dayakshini@sjec.ac.in

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