Established in 2002 as one of TIST’s original departments — delivering quality education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across VLSI, DSP, mobile & wireless communication, data communication and microwave electronics.
The Academic Advisory Committee of the department plays a major role in the review of department activities, attainment of COs, POs, PSOs and future plans of the department. The committee also reviews and analyses the gap between curriculum and Industry requirements and gives necessary feedback or advisory actions. Advisory Committee comprises of Management representatives, Principal, HOD, PG Dean, UG Dean,Senior faculty members of the Department, representative from students, parents along with external experts from academics and industry, alumni, and society.
Following are the External members of the Academic Advisory Board:
| Sl.No. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr.Ramesh Nair | CMD, APTIV Connection Systems, India |
| 2 | Dr.A.Unnikrishnan | Outstanding Scientist & Associate Director (Retd from NPOL) |
| 3 | Dr.S. Abhilash | Director, Advanced Centre for Atmospheric Radar Research, CUSAT |
| 4 | Dr.Kiran George Varghese | Senior Design Engineer, DigitalCore Technologies |
The Academic Advisory Committee meeting of the Department of Electronics was held on August 23, 2025, at Ashoka Hall. The session brought together a distinguished panel, including Dr. S. Abhilash, Director, ACARR, CUSAT, and Dr. Kiran George, Senior Design Engineer at Digitalcore Technologies, who served as expert committee members The meeting witnessed active participation from faculty members, parents, distinguished alumni, and selected students, creating a dynamic and collaborative environment for meaningful academic dialogue.
Valuable insights were shared during the deliberations, leading to constructive suggestions and a well-defined roadmap for the department’s future academic initiatives. The session served as an important step in aligning the department’s goals with industry expectations and academic excellence.