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.
“If you look at history, innovation doesn’t come just from giving people incentives; it comes from creating environments where their ideas can connect” – Steven Johnson
Keeping this precept in mind, the Department of Electronics has established the IMPaCT Lab where creativity, innovation and social mindedness can flourish. The Department of Electronics, which runs a BTech program in Electronics and Communication Engineering, a BTech program in Robotics and Automation, and an MTech program in Wireless Technologies, is the ideal environment where multidisciplinary technologies can flourish and innovations can be used to accelerate social good.
“The value of an idea lies in the using of it.”Thomas Edison. The IMPaCT Lab provides a space for like-minded students, faculty, and staff members to gather to dream up, implement and test their ideas.
The IMPaCT Lab is much more than a physical space with state-of-the-art facilities. Rather it is a concept that can be carried out of the constraints of physical boundaries and get ingrained into the daily lives of those involved.
In addition to creating an impact on those directly involved, the IMPaCT Lab also strives to focus on methods, projects, products and services that are beneficial to society.
The Department has a two-pronged approach to the development of its stakeholders through its Skill Planning and AcquistioN Cell SPAN along with the IMPaCT Lab. These two ventures strive to hand in hand to develop technologies and services beneficial to our community.
Objectives
Focus Areas
The focus areas of the IMPaCT Lab include innovations in embedded systems, IoT and other communication technologies and image processing and vision-based techniques to support agriculture, weather and disaster management, medical electronic devices, use of robotics and automation technologies to improve the quality of life of members of our society among others.
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.
A team of students – Sreehari Nandanan, Evelyn Reni Brigit, Sreelakshmi P. G., and Maria Shynu of Semester 4 ECE) 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 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Cell organized “Launchpad”, a one-day startup sprint exclusively for first-year students to introduce them to the basics of entrepreneurship. The Second Prize in the team-based startup challenge was won by Team CrashBug of Semester 2 Robotics and Automation comprising Jarudh KJ, Arvin Rosh Mathew, Mohd Fatheen M, and Mohd Nazim K A for their innovative idea and effective presentation.
The team comprising Sreehari Nandan, Kurias Tenson, Evelyn Reni Brigit, and Sreelakshmi P. G. (Semester 4 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.
TinkerHub recognized Mr. Sreehari Nandan (S4 ECE) as the “Maker of the Month” in appreciation of his passion for drone technology, innovation, and continuous experimentation. Through active involvement in building, testing, and exploring drone-based ideas, he has demonstrated creativity, dedication, and a strong hands-on learning approach
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.
Dr. Georgina Binoy Joseph, Associate Professor, Department of Robotics and Automation, has been recognized as NPTEL Discipline Star in Mechanical Engineering by NPTEL.
The faculty members of the Department of Robotics and Automation and Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering visited FANUC India on 26 May 2026 as part of an industrial exposure initiative. The visit provided valuable insights into industrial automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies. The faculty interacted with industry experts and explored various automation systems and robotic applications, helping to bridge the gap between academic learning and current industrial practices. The visit also opened opportunities for future academic and industry collaborations.
The Skill Planning and Acquisition Cell (SPAN) and IMPaCT Lab conducted a Python Team Challenge competition for first Semester BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) and first Semester BTech Robotics and Automation students on December 1, 2025. The competition tested students’ proficiency in Python programming, while fostering teamwork and enhancing their technical skills, requiring solutions to real world problems in their respective domains. The winners are:
IMPaCT Lab organized various Project Expos to showcase the technical and innovative skills of the students of the BTech program in Electronics and Communication Engineering and BTech program in Robotics and Automation.
Project Expo in Electronic Circuits for students of Second Semester BTech ECE and BTech Robotics and Automation was conducted on 24.3.2026.
Project Expo under the theme IoT and Embedded Systems focussing on real world problems for students of Fourth Semester BTech ECE and BTech Robotics and Automation was conducted on 24.3.2026.
Students of S6 Electronics and Communication Engineering and S6 Robotics and Automation showcased their mini projects on 24.3.2026.
Students of S8 Electronics and Communication Engineering and S8 Robotics and Automation showcased their major projects on 24.3.2026.
The Project Expo conducted on 24.3.2026 was attended by students from 5 schools including one special school. The objective was to promote awareness of Science, Engineering and Technology domains. The expo was well received by the students and faculty from these schools.
