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.
Prof. (Dr.) Deepa Elizabeth George, Head of the Department of ECE and Honorary Secretary, IETE Kochi Centre, participated in the Special Executive Committee Meeting held on 24 July 2026 at the IETE Office, Kochi, during the visit of the IETE President and Governing Council members. She also received a token of appreciation from IETE President Shri Sunil at an event held on 25 July 2026 at Holiday Inn, Kochi. The occasions highlighted the Centre’s commitment to professional excellence, collaboration, and the advancement of the electronics and communication profession.
Ms. G. Mary Priya, S6 ECE student of Toc H Institute of Science & Technology, has been selected as the ISTE Best Student Award Nominee from the institution. She secured the highest score of 81 out of 85 in the evaluation conducted by the institutional committee based on the approved criteria. Her achievement reflects her academic excellence and active involvement in various activities.
Ms. Bhavana V. Nair and Ms. Ashmi N. (2022Admission) successfully presented their research paper at the 3rd International Conference on Trends in Engineering Systems and Technologies (ICTEST 2026), held at Government Model Engineering College, Kochi. Their participation highlights their commitment to research, innovation, and technical excellence.
The IEEE Student Branch (IEEE SB) Toc H and its Design Team have been reconstituted with dedicated student volunteers to strengthen the branch’s technical, organizational, and creative initiatives. Soorya Santhosh (S7 ECE) has been appointed as Member Development Coordinator (MDC), Akshitha K. K. (S3 ECE) as Program Coordinator, and Alan N. K. (S3 ECE) as Designer.
The IEEE Signal Processing Society (SPS) Student Branch Chapter at Toc H Institute of Science and Technology (TIST) has been reconstituted with a dynamic team of student leaders dedicated to promoting technical excellence, innovation, and professional development in the field of signal processing. The newly elected office bearers are Muhammed Akthus C. N. (S5 ECE) as Chair, Sreehari Nandanan (S5 ECE) as Vice Chair, Anusree R. (S3 ECE) as Secretary, and Muhammed Salman M. S. (S5 ECE) as Technical Coordinator
Team 1: Leela Bobby, Sarah Baiju, Annmary George, Angelin P. Baby
Team 2: Cyrus, Vishnu Pradeep, Arjun, Adhityan. S
Team 3: John Savio Romy, Devika Gopakumar, Aiswarya Lekshmi, E. S. Sidharth
As part of the programme, the students will work as a team under the guidance of an experienced industry mentor to transform an innovative idea into a fully developed and demo-ready project. The mentorship will provide valuable industry exposure, hands-on experience, and practical insights into product development, while strengthening their technical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Congratulations to Ms. Leela Bobby (S7 ECE) on being selected as a member of the Software Focus Group in the SLT Sub Team of the IEEE Sensors Council Kerala Chapter.
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Toc H Institute of Science & Technology, proudly congratulates the students of the 2025–29, 2024–28, and 2023–27 batches for their excellent performance in the recent KTU University examinations.
The Semester II, Semester IV, and Semester VI results reflect the students’ dedication, hard work, and commitment to academic excellence. The department is delighted to recognize the toppers and high achievers who have secured outstanding SGPAs, bringing pride to the institution.
Prof. (Dr.) Deepa Elizabeth George served as a Technical Session Chair at the International Conference on Smart Communication and Sustainable Technologies (ICSCST 2026), jointly organized by Saintgits College of Engineering (Autonomous), Kottayam, and National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan, held from 18–20 June 2026, and received a Certificate of Appreciation for her contributions.
Ms. Sreeshilpa P. Mohanan, faculty member, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, TIST, presented the research paper titled “Performance Analysis of FinFET based 8T SRAM Cell using 18 nm under Supply Voltage and Temperature Variations” at the International Conference on Smart Communication and Sustainable Technologies (ICSCST 2026), held during 18–20 June 2026. The conference was jointly organized by Saintgits College of Engineering (Autonomous), Kottayam, and National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan.
Prof. (Dr.) Deepa Elizabeth George, Vice Principal and Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Toc H Institute of Science and Technology (TIST), has been appointed as the Honorary Secretary of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), Kochi Centre, for the 2026–2028 term.
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) proudly congratulates Ms. Aiswarya Chandrasekaran on securing a placement with VVDN Technologies as an FPGA Design Engineer.
Ms. Nandhana Swaminathan , Ms. Aiswarya.S, and Ms. Aditi Ada, students of S2 Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), successfully completed their internship at Cochin Port.
The internship provided the students with valuable exposure to port operations, industrial automation, and engineering systems employed in a major maritime infrastructure. Through practical training and interaction with industry professionals, they gained insights into real-world engineering practices, safety protocols, and the application of electronics and communication technologies in port operations, enhancing their technical knowledge and professional skills.
Ms. Zafreen M. R., a student of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), successfully completed her internship at Keltron, Thiruvananthapuram.
The internship provided her with valuable industrial exposure and hands-on experience in electronics and technology-driven processes. Through practical training and interactions with industry professionals, she gained insights into real-world engineering practices, quality standards, and industrial operations, further strengthening her technical knowledge and professional competencies
Mr. Abdul Hadi, a student of S2 Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), successfully completed his internship at Keltron, Calicut.
The internship provided him with valuable industry exposure and practical experience in electronics manufacturing and industrial operations. Through hands-on training and interaction with experienced professionals, he gained a deeper understanding of industry practices, technical processes, and quality standards, further enhancing his technical knowledge and professional skills.
Ms. Evaniya PV , Ms. Isaa Irene Alosyus , and Ms. Lifni Kersho successfully completed their internship at Keltron, Aroor.
The internship provided the students with valuable practical exposure to industrial processes in the electronics sector. Through hands-on training and interaction with industry experts, they gained insights into electronics manufacturing, testing, quality assurance, and professional work practices. The experience enhanced their technical skills and strengthened their understanding of real-world engineering applications.
Mr. Eldho Joseph, Mr. Sahal Sameer, Ms. Gayathri Krishna, Ms. Ruwaidha, and Ms. Safa Nazrin successfully completed their internship at Keltron, Kaloor.
The internship provided the students with valuable industrial exposure and hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, testing, and quality control. Through practical training and interactions with industry professionals, they gained insights into real-world engineering practices, strengthening their technical knowledge and enhancing their professional competencies.
Mr. Karthik Haridas, Ms. Nanma, and Ms. Akshitha, students of S2 Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), successfully completed their internship at Keltron Component Complex Limited (KCCL), Kannur.
The internship offered the students valuable exposure to the electronics manufacturing industry, enabling them to gain practical knowledge of electronic component production, quality assurance practices, and industrial operations. The experience bridged the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications, while enhancing their technical competence and professional skills.
Ms. Manjima and Ms. Anna Biju, students of S2 Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), successfully completed a one-week internship at Aptiv Connection Systems.
The internship provided the students with valuable industry exposure, enabling them to gain practical insights into automotive electronics, manufacturing processes, and industry best practices. The experience enhanced their technical knowledge, professional skills, and understanding of real-world engineering applications, contributing significantly to their career development.
A total of 27 students from the S2 Electronics and Communication Engineering (2025 Admission) batch participated in the Bootcamp on “FPGA Prototyping and Hardware Accelerators” conducted under the Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme at IIIT Kottayam.
The bootcamp provided students with hands-on exposure to FPGA-based system design, hardware acceleration techniques, and emerging semiconductor technologies. Through expert-led sessions and practical exercises, participants gained valuable insights into FPGA prototyping, hardware design methodologies, and industry-relevant applications, strengthening their technical skills and enhancing their preparedness for careers in VLSI and embedded systems.
(a) Mr. Nisanth Krishnan, Associate Professor, Department of ECE, successfully completed the 12-week online NPTEL course on “Measurement and Instrumentation” (Jan-April 2026)
(b) Ms. Manju M Pillai, Lab Instructor, Department of ECE, successfully completed the 8-week NPTEL course on “Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems”
(c) Mrs. Deepa Mary Varghese completed 3 NPTEL courses (All 12 weeks ) : Introduction to Machine Learning, Sensors and Actuators. Micro Processors and Microcontrollers (Duration Jan- April 2026)
(d) Ms. Dhanya.R(Topper 5%) , Mr.Renjith P.K and Dr.Sreelekshmi.S completed a 12 week NPTEL course on Sensors and Actuators.
(e ) Ms.Tinu Baby completed NPEL course on Digital System Design (12-week course)
(f) Dr,Sreelekshmi.S completed NPTEL course on Mathematical foundations of machine learning
(g) Ms.Annie Paul completed NPTEL Certification Course on Introduction to Internet of Things
(h) Ms.Sajitha K.S completed NPTEL certification course Optical Wireless Communications for Beyond 5G Networks and IoT (12 week course).
(i) Ms. Nithya Mary KJ , Lab Instructor, Department of ECE, successfully completed the 12-week NPTEL course on “Introduction to Machine Learning
(i) Aaron Bejy Mathew (S8 ECE) has been successfully placed at Fuselage Innovations, marking a significant achievement in his academic and professional journey.
The 2022–2026 B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) batch achieved an Eighth Semester pass percentage of 86.67%, while the overall pass percentage of the batch was recorded as 76.66%. The results reflect the sincere efforts, academic commitment, and perseverance of the students, along with the continuous guidance and support provided by the faculty members of the department.
(i) Prof. (Dr.) Deepa Elizabeth George, Head of the Department co-authored a conference paper titled “Intelligent Underwater ROV for Real-Time Crack Detection in Marine Structures” published in the Proceedings of the IETE’s International Conference on Smart Mobility Systems (ICSMS 2025) by Springer Nature. The work, published online on April 1, 2026, focuses on the development of an intelligent underwater ROV system for efficient real-time crack detection in marine structures.
(ii) Prof. (Dr.) Deepa Elizabeth George successfully completed the NPTEL course on Manufacturing Automation securing a position in the Top 1% among the certified candidates
Prof. (Dr.) S.Perumal Sankar, Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering and Dean (PG), has achieved the publication of an Indian Patent (Application No. 202641042475 A). The patent, titled “A Smart Adaptive Vibration Monitoring and Control System for Industrial Machinery Using Hybrid Sensor Fusion and Real-Time Feedback Optimization,” was filed on April 2, 2026, and published on April 17, 2026
Aiswarya Chandrasekharan (S8 ECE) has secured placement with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Digital with an impressive package exceeding 7 LPA. This achievement reflects the student’s technical competence, dedication, and the department’s continuous efforts in enhancing career opportunities for students.
Dr. Sreelekshmi.S,Associate professor served as a session chair at the International Conference on Fostering Innovation in Intelligent Systems and Next Generation Networks 2026, held at Sree Buddha College of Engineering, Alappuzha, Kerala, on March 24–25, 2026.
(i) Certificate of Appreciation for Manuscript Review Contribution
Prof. Dr. Deepa Elizabeth George, Vice Principal and HOD, received a Certificate of Appreciation for serving as a reviewer for NaCoRE-26 (Phase II), held from March 17–19, 2026
(ii) Reviewer Contribution to IEEE Journal
(Prof.) Dr. Deepa Elizabeth George, (Vice Principal and HOD) served as a reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems in March 2026.
(iii) Asst.Prof Tinu Baby successfully completed a Faculty Development Program on Innovative Teaching and Learning Pedagogy held from March 16–21, 2026, enhancing their skills in modern teaching methodologies and academic practices.
(iv) Nine faculty members from the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering actively participated in the RADMAP 2026 Industrial Training on Radar Meteorology, held at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) from March 16–21, 2026. The program provided valuable insights into emerging trends in radar meteorology, including advanced observation techniques and prediction methods.
Placement Achievement
Sivadath V S, Basil George, and Vigneswar K L of S8 ECE students have secured placements at TechSynergy Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Placement Achievement
The Department is pleased to announce the placement achievement of final-year RA students, Roxanne Basil and Joisin Mathew who have successfully secured positions as System Engineers at Infosys. This accomplishment reflects their dedication, technical proficiency, and impressive performance throughout the recruitment process.
(i) Dr.S.Perumal Sankar, Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering and Dean (PG), has achieved the publication of an Indian Patent (Application No. 202641042475 A). The patent, titled “A Smart Adaptive Vibration Monitoring and Control System for Industrial Machinery Using Hybrid Sensor Fusion and Real-Time Feedback Optimization,” was filed on April 2, 2026, and published on April 17, 2026.
(ii) Prof. (Dr.) Deepa Elizabeth George, Head of the Department co-authored a conference paper titled “Intelligent Underwater ROV for Real-Time Crack Detection in Marine Structures” published in the Proceedings of the IETE’s International Conference on Smart Mobility Systems (ICSMS 2025) by Springer Nature. The work, published online on April 1, 2026, focuses on the development of an intelligent underwater ROV system for efficient real-time crack detection in marine structures. (iii) Prof. (Dr.) Deepa Elizabeth George successfully completed the NPTEL course on Manufacturing Automation securing a position in the Top 1% among the certified candidates.
(i) Prof. Dr. Deepa Elizabeth George, Vice Principal and HOD, received a Certificate of Appreciation for serving as a reviewer for NaCoRE-26 (Phase II), held from March 17–19, 2026.
(ii) (Prof.) Dr. Deepa Elizabeth George, (Vice Principal and HOD) served as a reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems in March 2026.
(iii) Nine faculty members from the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering actively participated in the RADMAP 2026 Industrial Training on Radar Meteorology, held at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) from March 16–21, 2026. The program provided valuable insights into emerging trends in radar meteorology, including advanced observation techniques and prediction methods. The participation enhanced the faculty’s domain knowledge and will contribute to strengthening teaching, research, and practical exposure in related areas.
(iv) Asst.Prof Tinu Baby successfully completed a Faculty Development Program on Innovative Teaching and Learning Pedagogy held from March 16–21, 2026, enhancing their skills in modern teaching methodologies and academic practices.
(v) Dr. Sreelekshmi.S served as a session chair at the International Conference on Fostering Innovation in Intelligent Systems and Next Generation Networks 2026, held at Sree Buddha College of Engineering, Alappuzha, Kerala, on March 24–25, 2026.
Placement Achievement
Asst.Prof Renjith P. K ansd Asst.Prof Deepa Mary Varghese participated in a six-day Faculty Development Program titled “Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing” organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, from 2nd to 7th February 2026. The program focused on advancements and sustainable practices in modern materials and manufacturing technologies.
(i) Leela Bobby (S6 ECE) secured 1st prize in Western Solo and 1st prize in English Recitation, demonstrating exceptional talent in both music and literary performance. She also won 2nd prize in Western Group Dance and 3rd prize in Duo Dance, highlighting her versatility in cultural events.
(ii) Ann Mary George (S6 ECE) achieved 2nd prize in Western Group Dance and 3rd prize in Duo Dance, showcasing her skills in coordinated and expressive dance performances. Her participation contributed significantly to the team’s success in the cultural competitions.
(iii) Abhijith Raj (S6 ECE) secured 1st prize in Malayalam Recitation, displaying excellent command of language and expressive delivery. His performance stood out for its clarity, pronunciation, and stage confidence.
(iv) Joyel Sebastian (S6 ECE)won 2nd prize in Western Group Dance, demonstrating strong teamwork and rhythmic coordination. His performance played an important role in achieving recognition for the group event.
(v) Serin Saji (S2 ECE) was a part of Oppana (Second prize), Anusree R (S2 ECE) Second Prize in Roadies and Ann Mariya CM, second prize in Mime.
The final year students of S8 (ECE) Ashmi A N, Sai Krishna, Basil George, and Sanjana Ajith have successfully secured placement in Kaynes Technology India Ltd: Their achievement reflects their hard work and the continuous efforts of the department in preparing students for successful careers in the industry
The team comprising Sreehari Nandan, Kurias Tenson, Evelyn Reni Brigit, and Sreelakshmi P. G. (S4 ECE) secured First Prize in the Tech Traverse Project Expo held at Viswajyothi College of Engineering and Technology on 23 February 2026.
The award-winning project, titled “APM UAVs: Autonomous Pollution Monitoring Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Solutions,” focuses on developing UAV-based systems for monitoring environmental pollution efficiently, showcasing innovation and practical application of emerging technologies
Congratulations to Aiswarya Chandrasekharan (ECE, 2022–2026 batch) for achieving an outstanding SGPA of 10 in the VII Semester B.Tech Degree Examination held in November 2025. This remarkable accomplishment reflects her dedication, hard work, and academic excellence
Dr. Deepa Elizabeth George, Vice Principal and Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), has voluntarily contributed as a paper reviewer for the 4th IEEE International Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches in Technology and Management for Social Innovation (IATMSI-2026). The conference is being organized by the IEEE Madhya Pradesh Section in association with ABV-IIITM, Gwalior, India, and is scheduled to be held from 12 to 14 March 2026.
The students of S4 Electronics and Communication Engineering, Sreehari Nandan, Kurias Tenson, Alan K. S., and Kaliraj have been selected to participate in Gen Hack 1.0, conducted by the Department of Electrical and Computer Science. Their selection reflects strong problem-solving abilities, technical aptitude, and enthusiasm for innovation and collaborative learning.
A team of students from the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering secured Second Prize at HackEarth, a two-day hackathon conducted by Boomithrasena in collaboration with Excel 2025, held at Government Model Engineering College, Thrikkakara, on 10–11 January 2026.
The first day of the event featured intensive hands-on training sessions on Arduino, equipping participants with essential practical skills. On the second day, teams were provided with a set of sensors and challenged to conceptualize an innovative solution and develop a functional working prototype within a limited time.
The ECE team—Sreehari Nandanan, Evelyn Reni Brigit, Sreelakshmi P. G., and Maria Shynu (S4 ECE)—demonstrated exceptional technical competence, creativity, and teamwork, earning this commendable achievement.
Asst Prof Renjith P. K. and Asst.Prof Dhanya R has successfully participated in and completed the AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Faculty Development Program on “New Trends in Semiconductor Technology”,22 December 2025 to 27 December 2025.
Nine students from S8 ECE —Alwin Babu, Basil George, Maria Saji, Nandana Krishna, Navaneeth Krishna, Sai Krishna, Sanjana Ajith, Shimjith Shibu, and Sneha Rose—have been successfully placed at Realto Enterprises. Their selection reflects their technical skills and the department’s strong academic and placement support.
Team HydroX, comprising Sreehari Nandanan, Kurias Tenson, Joel Antony, Alan K. S., and Kaliraj of S4 ECE, secured First Prize in the Underwater ROV Inspection Challenge held as part of SYMPOL 2025 on 10th December 2025at CUSAT. The multi-stage competition tested participants on underwater robotics concepts and remote ROV piloting skills. Team HydroX excelled in the final inspection mission, showcasing outstanding teamwork and technical proficiency. The team was awarded a cash prize of ₹7,000 along with certificates, bringing laurels to the department.
Dr.Sreelekshmi.S,Associate Professor Department of ECE attended the International Industry Training Program on “Embedded AI and Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT)” organized by the IICT International Training Academy (a unit of IICT GmbH) on 20th November 2025. The hybrid-mode program featured a one-day onsite onboarding workshop at the IICT Training Centre, Cochin.
The inaugural workshop included keynote sessions, technical demonstrations, and interactive discussions led by eminent German experts, including Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel Sikora, Chairman of the Embedded World Exhibition & Conference, and Mr. Fabian Sowiejja, CTO and Co-Founder of IICT International IoT Communication Technologies GmbH.
(i) Appreciation Note for Reviewer Contribution
Prof.(Dr.) Deepa Elizabeth George has reviewed the manuscript titled “SPECIAL ISSUE ON ATTACK DETECTION: Linear Encryption Against Eavesdropping on Stochastic Event-based Kalman Filtering” (Manuscript ID: SMCA-25-10-4110) for IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics: Systems.. Her thoughtful evaluation and timely submission of the review scores reflect her commitment to maintaining the scholarly rigor of the journal.
(ii) Completion of NPTEL-AICTE FDP Course
Asst.Prof Deepa Mary Varghese ,Asst.Prof Renjith P.K and Asst.Prof Sajitha K.S successfully completed the NPTEL-AICTE Faculty Development Programme on “Artificial Intelligence: Concepts and Techniques” offered during July–October 2025, a 12-week course funded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
(iii) Assoc.Prof.Nisanth Krishnan,Asst.Prof Deepa Mary Varghese,Dr.Sreelekshmi.S and Asst.Prof Annie Paul has successfully participated in and completed the online Faculty Development Program titled “Expanding Horizons: AI in Technology Applications.” The FDP was organized by the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Bishop Jerome Institute, Kollam, and was held from 3rd to 8th November 2025.
The final-year ECE students Jhanani, Hiba Beeran, Bhavana V. Nair, Ashbin Benny, Aiswarya Chandrasekharan, and Abhijith Sivan have achieved a commendable milestone by successfully securing placements as System Engineers at Infosys. This achievement reflects their hard work, dedication, and technical competence, and stands as a testament to the quality of training and guidance provided by the department
Assoc.Prof.Nisanth Krishnan,Asst.Prof Deepa Mary Varghese,Dr.Sreelekshmi.S and Asst.Prof Annie Paul has successfully participated in and completed the online Faculty Development Program titled “Expanding Horizons: AI in Technology Applications.” The FDP was organized by the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Bishop Jerome Institute, Kollam, and was held from 3rd to 8th November 2025.
Asst.Prof Deepa Mary Varghese ,Asst.Prof Renjith P.K and Asst.Prof Sajitha K.S successfully completed the NPTEL-AICTE Faculty Development Programme on “Artificial Intelligence: Concepts and Techniques” offered during July–October 2025, a 12-week course funded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Prof.(Dr.) Deepa Elizabeth George has reviewed the manuscript titled “SPECIAL ISSUE ON ATTACK DETECTION: Linear Encryption Against Eavesdropping on Stochastic Event-based Kalman Filtering” (Manuscript ID: SMCA-25-10-4110) for IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics: Systems. Her thoughtful evaluation and timely submission of the review scores reflect her commitment to maintaining the scholarly rigor of the journal.
Aiswarya Chandrasekharan successfully completed the NPTEL Online Certification course “VLSI Design Flow: RTL to GDS” offered during July–October 2025, as shown in the certificate . Her successful completion of this 12-week programme reflects her dedication to advancing her knowledge in VLSI design methodologies and her commitment to continuous professional development.
The final-year ECE students have achieved a commendable milestone with six students successfully securing placements as System Engineers at Infosys. We proudly congratulate K. Jhanani, Hiba Beeran, Bhavana V. Nair, Ashbin Benny, Aiswarya Chandrasekharan, and Abhijith Sivan for their accomplishment. This achievement reflects their hard work, dedication, and technical competence, and stands as a testament to the quality of training and guidance provided by the department.
A patent has been granted by the Patent Office, Government of India, for the invention titled “System and Method for Distinguishing Atmospheric Echoes Within a Radar Spectrum,” with Dhanya R., Assistant Professor (ECE) and Research Scholar at CUSAT, serving as one of the inventors. Filed on 13 February 2025 and granted on 13 October 2025, the patent is valid for 20 years from the filing date. This recognition marks a significant milestone in advancing research in atmospheric radar signal processing and highlights the institution’s continued commitment to innovation.
Jhanani, final-year ECE student, has secured placement as an Associate Technical Content Developer at Mitsogo Software Services Private Limited, reflecting her excellent technical and communication abilities.
Mentor Conclave 2025, organized by the Kerala Startup Mission on 25 October 2025 at Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram, served as a curtain-raiser to Huddle Global, bringing together leading mentors, investors, and innovators to foster collaboration within Kerala’s growing startup ecosystem. Representing the institution as a delegate, Sreelakshmi P. G. (S3 ECE) was recognized as a finalist in the We Pitch Competition held during the Kerala Innovation Festival and received a certificate of merit. The conclave provided a vibrant platform for exchanging ideas, exploring opportunities, and strengthening support for emerging entrepreneurial initiatives across the state.
Ms. Zahra Abdul Kareem (ECE, 2019 batch), a distinguished alumna, successfully completed the prestigious 90-day Litmus Foundation Program for fresh campus hires. She was awarded the Certificate of Completion by IBS Software, adding a significant milestone to her professional journey.
Sreehari Nandanan, third-semester ECE student, has been selected as the Learning Coordinator of the newly formed TinkerHub Core Team at TIST. His role will involve curating and leading learning initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and skill development among students.
Dr. Sreelekshmi S, Associate Professor in the Department of ECE and Coordinator of the InnoWAH Innovation Challenge 2024–25, received the Winner Award at IIT Madras for the project “Ecosentinel,” developed by Team TIST AUTOBOTS under her mentorship.
Fiya Ann Mary (ECE) has secured a placement at Verdant Telemetry and Antenna Systems
Gopika Gopakumar (ECE) has been selected for the role of Electronics Engineer
Anjali S (ECE) has also been selected as a Robotic Engineer (Level 1) at Acadevo Research Labs Pvt. Ltd
PALS Student Leader Internship Certificate was proudly presented to Aiswarya Chandrasekharan (S7 ECE), TIST for successfully completing the PALS Student Leader Internship Program from September 2024 to May 2025, under the mentorship of IIT Chennai Alumni Champions from PALS. Aiswarya Chandrasekharan demonstrated exceptional commitment by actively participating in the program and successfully accomplishing all assigned tasks as part of the PALS Student Leader Program 2024–25.
Aiswarya Chandrasekharan (S7 ECE) was honoured with the Best Team Lead award, and Toc H Institute of Science and Technology received the Best Campus Core Team Award for the Class of 2024 by TinkerHub
Students Secured Placement in Reputed Companies
Shilpa Sassi, a 2019–2023 graduate in Electronics and Communication Engineering, has been selected as a Research Project Associate under the prestigious Chip to Startup (C2S) programme, an initiative by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. She will be contributing to the research project titled “DSP and AI Workload Tuned Embedded RISC-V Processor.”
Our S6 ECE students — Aiswarya Chandrasekharan, Ashmi A N, Bhavana V Nair, Aslam KA and Ashbin Benny — are currently undergoing a one-month Internship at the Department of Electronics, CUSAT. This opportunity is part of the Chip to Startup (C2S) Programme, supported by the R&D section of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India
Dr. Deepa Elizabeth George & Assistant Professor Roshni Polly, presented a research paper titled “Intelligent Underwater ROV for Real-Time Crack Detection in Marine Structures” at the International Conference on Smart Mobility Systems (ICSMS-2025). The conference was held on April 26–27, 2025, at the Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi. ICSMS-2025 was organized as an initiative by the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), New Delhi.
Siddheshwar (S2 ECE, 2024 admission) demonstrated exceptional skill at the National Kalaripayattu Championship 2025 held in Hyderabad, winning a Gold medal in Chuvad and a Silver medal in Meypayatt, contributing to Kerala being crowned overall champions. Earlier, he also secured the Bronze medal at the State-level Kalaripayattu competition, where his team representing Ernakulam district emerged as overall champions. His achievements highlight the rich tradition of martial arts alongside academic excellence
A team of researchers and faculty members from Toc H Institute of Science and Technology (TIST) and M.A. College of Engineering, Kothamangalam has been awarded a Certificate of Registration of Design by the Patent Office, Government of India for their innovative work titled “AI Based Robot for Vehicle Manufacturing.” The design, registered under Design No. 438974-001 on 29/11/2024 and officially issued on 20/02/2025, is classified under Class 15-99. The contributors to this remarkable achievement include Dr. Deepa Elizabeth George, Dr. Georgina Binoy Joseph, and Ms. Dhanya R from TIST, along with Ms. Elizabeth Paul, Dr. Soni Kuriakose, Dr. Biju Cherian Abraham, Dr. Joby Joseph, Dr. Georgekutty S Mangalathu, and Dr. Kora T Sunny from M.A. College of Engineering. This recognition marks a significant milestone in fostering innovation and advancing intellectual property development in the field of robotics and advanced manufacturing.
A paper titled “A Secure SDN Framework for Programmable Transmission in the Shipbuilding Industry Using Quantum Cryptography” was accepted in 2025 6th International Conference on Control, Communication and Computing (ICCC) by Dr. Perumal Sankar (Professor & Dean PG)) and Raymon Thomas, Research Scholar, TIST.
The 9th Annual Day celebration of Kutty Kalari Preschool was held on March 8th , 2025, at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Piravom, in honor of Kalari Day. The event featured cultural performances, student presentations, and speeches emphasizing the significance of early childhood education and traditional physical training. Dr. Deepa Elizabeth George, Vice Principal and Head of the Department of Electronics at Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Parents, teachers, and students enthusiastically participated, making the event a memorable success.
A team of researchers and faculty members from Toc H Institute of Science and Technology (TIST) and M.A. College of Engineering, Kothamangalam has been awarded a Certificate of Registration of Design by the Patent Office, Government of India for their innovative work titled “AI Based Robot for Vehicle Manufacturing.” The design, registered under Design No. 438974-001 on November 29th,2024 and officially issued on February 20th 2025, is classified under Class 15-99. The contributors to this remarkable achievement include Dr. Deepa Elizabeth George, Dr. Georgina Binoy Joseph, and Ms. Dhanya R from TIST, along with Ms. Elizabeth Paul, Dr. Soni Kuriakose, Dr. Biju Cherian Abraham, Dr. Joby Joseph, Dr. Georgekutty S Mangalathu, and Dr. Kora T Sunny from M.A. College of Engineering. This recognition marks a significant milestone in fostering innovation and advancing intellectual property development in the field of robotics and advanced manufacturing.
KTU, through its Centre for Engineering Research and Development (CERD), has sanctioned funding under the CERD Student Project Scheme 2024–25 for the project “BOT ARM – Assisting Differently Abled Students”. Guided by Asst. Prof. Anu Jose and Asst. Prof. Renjith P.K., the project is undertaken by final-year ECE students Nazrin K.M, Safhana K.M, Fiya Ann Mary, and Gopika Gopakumar. The initiative focuses on developing a robotic arm to enhance accessibility for students with disabilities, with CERD funding supporting its research, prototyping, and testing.
TIST-AUTOBOTS, consisting of Sai Krishna V, Basil George, Alwin Babu, Aaron Bejy Mathew, and Sivadath V.S (S6 ECE), achieved a significant milestone by winning the First Prize in the ‘Good Governance’ category at the PALS innoWAH! Innovation Competition 2024-25, held at IIT Madras on March 22nd , 2025. Competing against 68 teams from 41 institutes nationwide, they were recognized for their project, “Eco Sentinel – AI-driven system for wildlife detection and humane deterrence.”The team was mentored by Dr. Sreelekshmi S (Asst. Prof., ECE) with guidance from Dr. Deepa Elizabeth George (HOD, ECE).
The VIGNETTE – INDUSTRY 4.0 project presentation, organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering on March 5th.2025, showcased innovative student projects on cutting-edge industrial technologies. Gopika Gopakumar and Safana KM of S8 ECE won the second prize for their project on smart system integration in manufacturing, mentored by Asst. Prof. Anu Jose and Asst. Prof. Renjith P.K.
Students from the Electronics and Communication Engineering Department excelled in multiple events at MUDRA ’25 held on March 21st 2025. In the Mime category, the team secured first prize with winners including Joel Antony, Sarangi Reji, Maria Shynu, Athul P Baburaj, Harikrishnan M.R, Ajith KA, Liya Elizabeth Biju, and Jewetta Justin (all from S4 ECE). They also bagged first prize in Oppana with winners Annriya, Ashmi, Juhana, Sanjana, Hiba, Chandini, Renim, and Nasrin (S4 and S6 ECE). Additionally, the department earned third prize in Naadan Pattu with participants Abhijith, Aiswarya Chandrashekaran, Bhavana.V, Nair , Vigneswar KL , Ashmi, and Ridhin Justin (S4 and S6 ECE) while Vigneswar K L(S6 ECE) secured second prize in Mimicry.
Abhijith Sivan of S6 ECE secured impressive results in the athletics competition, winning the 3rd prize in both the 400m and the 4x100m relay events, demonstrating his speed and team spirit.
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is proud to announce that four Semester 6 students—Aiswarya Chandrasekharan, Ashmi A N, Bhavana V Nair, and Binoy Biju—have been selected for a prestigious internship under the Chips to Start-up Programme (C2S)..
The students selected for this internship will undergo training at the Department of Electronics, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT). This program is supported by the Research and Development (R&D) section of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. The Chips to Startup (C2S) programme is designed to foster innovation in semiconductor and chip design, enhancing India’s self-reliance in VLSI and embedded systems.
1. The paper titled “An Enhanced Crack Detection System Using YOLOv11 Model for Underwater Marine Structures” was accepted for presentation at the 2nd International Conference on Trends in Engineering Systems and Technologies followed by publication in the IEEE Xplore. The authors of the paper are Vaishnavi Balasubramanian, Nithin P. B., and Aishwarya James of S8 ECE. Project Supervisors: Dr. Deepa Elizabeth George and Asst.Prof. Roshni Polly.
Joint Paper Publication in Project Collaboration with ACARR
The paper titled“AI-Enhanced 2.45 GHz Microstrip Patch Sensor for Milk Adulteration Detection ” was accepted for presentation at the 2nd International Conference on Trends in Engineering Systems and Technologies followed by publication in the IEEE Xplore The authors of the paper are Sourav R Nath
Richa Mathew, Anjali S Allen Biju of S8 ECE. Project Supervisors: Dr. Sreelekshmi, Dr.Deepa Elizabeth George and Asst.Prof. Dhanya.R (Internal ), Dr.S.Abhilash, Sarath Krishna (External)
3. The paper titled ” Design and Testing of Circular Patch Antenna at 2.45 GHz ” was accepted for presentation at the 2nd International Conference on Trends in Engineering Systems and Technologies followed by publication in the IEEE Xplore. The authors of the paper are Sourav R Nath,Richa Mathew Anjali S Allen Biju of S8 ECE . Project Supervisors: Dr.S. Sreelekshmi, Dr.Deepa Elizabeth George and Asst.Prof. Dhanya.R (Internal ), Dr.S.Abhilash, Sarath Krishna (External)
1. The paper titled “State of the Art Technologies in Plantar Pressure Assessment: A Comprehensive Review,” authored by Mr. Nisanth Krishnan, Assistant Professor in the ECE Department, presented at the International Conference on Sustainable Communication Networks and Applications (ICSCNA-2024) and published in IEEE Xplore.
2. The paper titled “Image Processing for Detecting Melanoma Skin Cancer Using an Optimized Rotation-Invariant Coordinate Convolutional Neural Network” authored by Dr. S. Perumal Sankar, Dr.S. Sreelekshmi, and Dr. Deepa Elizabeth George published in the Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology [SCI Indexed]
3. The paper titled “Optimized Neural Network for Vulnerable Plaque Detection in OCT Images with Noise Tolerance and Adaptive Coefficient Zeroing” authored by Dr. S. Perumal Sankar and Dr.S. Sreelekshmi, published in Biomedical Signal Processing and Control [SCI Indexed]
4. Paper titled , “Transformation Parameters Estimation for Medical Image Registration Using CEL-DNN,”authored by Dr.S.Perumal Sankar presented in 2024 International Conference on Advancement in Renewable Energy and Intelligent Systems (AREIS), Thrissur, India, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/AREIS62559.2024.
5. Paper titled , ” IoT Networks with Heterogeneity in the Shipbuilding Sector Utilizing SDN-Based End-to End Transmission “authored by Dr.S.Perumal Sankar presented in 2024 International Conference on Advancement in Renewable Energy and Intelligent Systems (AREIS), Thrissur, India, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/AREIS62559.2024.
6. Paper titled,”Smart Aquaculture: Machine Learning-Based Water Quality Prediction in Kadammakudy’s Pokkali Fields, Ernakulam”authored by Dr.S.Perumal Sankar presented in 2024 International Conference on Advancement in Renewable Energy and Intelligent Systems (AREIS), Thrissur, India, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/AREIS62559.2024.
7. Paper titled, ” Super-Resolution of Medical Images using PL-GAN and Bilinear Interpolation”authored by Dr.S.Perumal Sankar presented in 2024 International Conference on Advancement in Renewable Energy and Intelligent Systems (AREIS), Thrissur, India, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/AREIS62559.2024.
Sourav. Nath selected as Research Assistant for NSIL Project in collaboration with ISRO and IIST Trivandrum & ACARR CUSAT with as monthly stipend of 30,000/.
Abhishek P.A and Gokul Mohan of S4 ECE and Akhil Raveendran Nair of S8 ECE participated in the KTU D-Zone Handball competition, held on 1st February 2025, at KMEA Engineering College, and emerged victorious. Their exceptional performance in the tournament brought pride to his department.
TIST-Autobots participated in the PALS innoWAH! Project Competition (Kerala Cluster) Prefinals held at Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science on February 18, 2025. PALS, an educational initiative by IIT alumni, organizes this flagship innovation competition to recognize promising young innovators.
The team, consisting of Aaron Bejy Mathew, Alwin Babu, Basil George, Sai Krishna V, and Sivadath V S, competed under the mentorship of Dr. Sreelekshmi S. Their participation showcased their innovative ideas and technical expertise, contributing to the spirit of engineering innovation.
A grant of ₹25,000 has been awarded for the project “Real-Time Soil Moisture Monitoring System,” which is part of a broader initiative titled“Creating an Automated Warning System for Landslides in the Landslide-Prone Zones of the Meenachil River Basin, Kerala.” This initiative is part of a network project approved by NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), ISRO.
The project team includes Sivadath V.S, Saikrishna V, Basil George, and Alwin Babu from S6 ECE. The research is led by Dr. S. Perumal Sankar as the Principal Investigator, with Dr. Deepa Elizabeth George (HOD, Department of ECE) and Asst. Prof. Dhanya R. as Co-Investigators
The Skill Planning and Acquisition Cell (SPAN) conducted a Python Team Challenge competition for first-year Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) students on December 16th 2024.. The winners of the challenge have been announced, with Sreehari Nandanan, Muhammed Akthus C N, and Kurias Tenson emerging as the top three. The competition emphasized students’ proficiency in Python programming, while fostering teamwork and enhancing their technical skills, providing valuable learning experiences for all participants.
The following papers authored by Dr.S.Perumal Sankar has been accepted at the International Conference on Advances in Renewable Energy and Intelligent Systems (AREIS 2024)
Toc H Institute of Science and Technology proudly celebrated outstanding success at the APJAKTU Interzone Kho-Kho Tournament. The men’s team, featuring Avin, Jibin, and Sharon from S3 ECE, showcased exceptional skill and teamwork to secure the 2nd prize. In the women’s category, the team, including Chandni, Jisna, and Parvathy (S3 ECE), delivered an impressive performance, earning the 3rd prize. These remarkable achievements highlight the dedication, talent, and hard work of our athletes, bringing great pride to the institution.
Ms. Susan Vinoth, a distinguished alumna of the Toc H ECE Department (B.Tech EC, 2014-18), who currently works as a System Validation Engineer at Intel India Development Center, Bangalore, has reached a significant milestone by presenting a paper at the esteemed IEEE WINTECHCON conference. This achievement highlights her expertise and commitment to advancing technology and research in her field.
Joyel Sebastien of S3 ECE participated in “CONFLUENCE,” the largest Industry-Academia Meet at Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology, sponsored by IBS Software. The event provided a platform for knowledge exchange, featuring keynote sessions and a panel discussion with industry leaders such as Tessy Thomas (Missile Woman of India), Ms. Jahangir (Chairperson of NEST Group), the CEO of Infopark, Dr. Dileep George (Director, Google DeepMind), and Mr. Basil Joseph (Movie Director and Actor). They discussed key topics like sustainable business practices and the impact of digital transformation.
Nazrin K. N., Fiya Ann Mary, Gopika Gopakumar, and Safhana S, final-year students of S7 ECE, presented their groundbreaking project, BOTARM, at the prestigious International Conference on Next Generation Technologies (ICNGT) 2024, held at IIT Madras. Their participation highlights their creativity, technical prowess, and dedication to advancing cutting-edge technology. This innovative project was mentored by Assistant Professor Anu Jose, Department of Robotics and Automation and Asst.Prof Renjith P.K ,Dept of ECE.
The panel discussion at GENESIS 3.0, held on November 16, 2024, at KSUM, Kochi, focused on the topic “New Changes in the University Syllabus: Preparing Students for Industry Readiness.” The discussion aimed to explore how curriculum updates can bridge the gap between academic learning and industry demands. The panel featured expert insights from Gilesh MP, Professor at GEC Thrissur; Sahim Baker, Founder & CEO of Baker & Grey; and Dr.Deepa Elizabeth George, Vice Principal And HOD ,Department of ECE at Toc H Institute of Science and Technology. The session was moderated by Abirami Chandramouli, Secretary of IEEE YP Kerala Section.
The PALS innoWAH! Pitch Your Plan competition, held on October 17th, 18th, and 19th, 2024, successfully highlighted a variety of innovative project proposals from participants. The team “AUTOBOT,” consisting of members Sivadath VS, Basil George, Sai Krishna.V, Alwin Babu, and Aaron Bejy Mathew from S5 ECE, mentored by Dr. Sreelekshmi S., has been selected to advance to the Pitch Your Project (PYP) phase.
Dr. Deepa Elizabeth George is recognised as an active review member of the Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (UGC Approved) (ISSN: 2349-5162) and recipient of Young Acheivers Award 2024, Institute of Scholars ( InsC )
Congratulations to our alumni Shijo John of the 2016-2020 ECE Batch for winning a silver medal in the National Kickboxing Championship 2024.
Student Paper Acceptance at ICNGT 2024 at IIT Madras
A paper titled “Assisting differently abled students” has been accepted for Oral Presentation at International Conference on Next Generation Technologies : Design and Manufacturing (ICNGT) 2024. The students are Nazrin K N, Fiya Ann Mary, Gopika Gopakumar, Safhana.K.M of S7 ECE.
Eleven students from the S7 ECE (2021 Admission) batch undertook a one-week internship in Python Programming and Web Designing at Code Design Technologies, located in InfoPark Ernakulam. The internship, which commenced on July 12th, 2024, provided the students with hands-on experience in programming and web development. Throughout the week, they engaged in practical projects and tasks that enhanced their skills in Python coding and web design techniques. This opportunity allowed the students to apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting, fostering their technical competencies and preparing them for future career challenges in the technology sector.
Outstanding Achievement at “SAMAGRA – The Project Expo”
The project “NeuroNav Chair” ,by final year students of ECE (2020-24’ Batch) showcasing innovative design and technological prowess, has rightfully earned the title of the Winner at SAMAGRA – The Project Expo held at Adi Shankara Institute of Technology on March 1st, 2024.The project team consists of Akash K.S, Akshay.K,KrishnaPriya C Nair and Athulya .K.Saju. The team was mentored by Dr.Deepa Elizabeth George and Asst.Prof Sajitha K.S.
The “Med Drone” project, developed by our final year RA (2020-24 batch ) student team comprising of Justin Joe, Anfil Shajo, Amal Prakash of final year Robotics and Automation under the guidance of Dr. Georgina Binoy Joseph, has secured the Second Runner Up at the same competition. This recognition highlights the team’s dedication, ingenuity, and commitment to excellence in the field of Robotics and Automation.
Assistant Professor Deepa Mary Varghese, received an appreciation award from the IETE Kochi Centre in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the activities of the Toc H IETE Students Forum.
Student Projects @ Keraleeyam 2023
The projects “SkySentinel” developed by final-year students of Robotics and Automation, and “NeuroNav Chair” developed by final-year students of Electronics and Communication Engineering , were selected for presentation at the KTU stall during Keraleeyam 2023 at Thiruvananthapuram from November 1st to November 7th, 2023.
The team “SkySentinel” includes Akshay Kannan, Basil Shaju, Devkrishna TR, and Miqudad RF, under the guidance of Assistant Professor Hashfi KH and “NeuroNav Chair” project team includes Akshay K, Athulya K Saju, Akash KS, and Krishnapriya Nair, guided by Dr. Deepa Elizabeth George, HoD ECE, and Assistant Professor Sajitha KS.
As a part of the MOU with ACARR, CUSAT, two student batches from ECE(2019-23) admission were offered projects in the RF and Antenna Design wing of CUSAT.One of the project was to design of Microstrip Patch Antenna for the Analysis of Sugar Contaminants in blood, whereas the other was designing a Meander Line Patch Antenna for establishing communication with the Pilot and Air Traffic Controller. The latter one was communicated in the 2023 4th International Conference for Emerging Technology (INCET), Belgaum India.
The former batch was led by Dr. Deepa Elizabeth George and Asst. Prof. Dhanya.R from the department as well as Mr. Sarath Krishna and Rejoy from ACARR. Student members were Anna Bobby, Praveen Ratnakumar, Natasha Shafi, and Adwaith.S. The latter batch, which included the students Shilpa Sassi, Sreelekshmi, and DevaNarayanan, received internal support from Assistant Professor Nisanth Krishnan and Assistant Professor Annie Paul, as well as external guidance from the same ACARR supervisors.
Department Achievements 2023
Funding from Jilla Panchayath under Seed Support Scheme for Innovative Product Development
The Project Offshore Communication & Tracking System received a funding of Rs 29000/- from from Jilla Panchayath under Seed Support -Local Economic Development Scheme for Innovative Product Development.
OCTS makes use of a variety of cutting-edge technologies to improve fishing safety. The system makes use of GPS to provide accurate location tracking for fishing vessels using latitude and longitude analysis. The fishermen can access their precise location to know the real-time weather reports and avoid unintentional border crossings. The location and the weather reports can be viewed by the fishermen in the display provided in the device. By providing real-time alerts and updates on weather conditions, communication with the mainland and nearby vessels, and potential border risks, OCTS improves the overall safety of fishermen. By establishing two-way communication between the fishing boats and the mainland through a high- frequency radio wave device called Lo-Ra, OCTS enables fishermen to stay in touch and call for help when necessary. Additionally, the system includes SOS communication features, enabling instant distress signals in situations of emergency. By forming a communication network, the fishermen can support and help one another when needed within a limited area with nearby sea vessels. OCTS uses solar energy as its power source because it is environmentally sustainable and cost-effective.
Resource Person at PSN Institute of Technology and Science, Tirunelveli Tamil Nadu.
Dr. Deepa Elizabeth George, Vice Principal and Head of the Department of Electronics, TIST was the Chief guest on the second day of the 2nd International Conference on “Emerging Trends in Materials Energy, Electronics and Information- ICETMEEI-2023” organized on the 20th and 21st April 2023 at PSN Institute of Technology and Science, Tirunelveli Tamil Nadu. She took a session on “Multi-Sensor data fusion for autonomous systems” at the conference.
