Academic Department

Electronics & Communication Engineering

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.

Established 2002

B.Tech. ECE & B.Tech. Robotics & Automation

8 Specialized Laboratories

MoUs & Industry Connects

MoUs & Industry Interactions / Associations

Logo Organisation / Industry Partner Details of Interaction / Association
ACARR Logo Advanced Centre for Atmospheric Radar Research (ACARR), CUSAT Department of Electronics has signed an MoU with Advanced Centre for Atmospheric Radar Research (ACARR), CUSAT in the year 2022 for joint research collaborations and projects.
Aptiv Logo Aptiv Connection Systems Pvt Ltd The Department of Electronics entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aptiv Connection Systems Pvt Ltd located in Arakkunnam, Ernakulam, on September 5th, 2023. The purpose of this agreement is to facilitate internships, in-plant training, and provide students with industrial exposure and opportunities for skill development.
Fuselage Innovations Logo Fuselage Innovations Private Limited Toc H Institute of Science and Technology (TIST) entered into an MoU with Fuselage Innovations on 12th December 2022 to provide students with hands-on exposure to the drone industry through specialized workshops, skill development programmes, and internship opportunities. The collaboration aims to strengthen industry–academia interaction and foster innovation and practical skills among students.
Airports Authority of India Logo Airports Authority of India The Department of Electronics, Toc H Institute of Science and Technology has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Airport Authority of India on June 14, 2024. This agreement is intended to broaden student opportunities by offering internships, in-plant training, and greater industrial exposure, ultimately helping students build practical skills and acquire valuable experience within the aviation sector.
Srishti Robotics Logo Srishti Robotics Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Department of Electronics has signed an MoU with Srishti Robotic Technologies Private Ltd in the year 2021, one of the leading companies offering training in Robotics, Embedded Systems and IoT.
Bosch Rexroth Logo Bosch Rexroth Department of Electronics has signed an MoU with GPTCK – Bosch Rexroth, Centre of Competence in Automation Technologies, Govt. Polytechnic College, Kalamassery in the year 2022 for promoting Industry-Institute interaction activities and for providing internship to students.
EyeROV Logo EyeROV (IROV) Technologies Private Limited Department of Electronics has signed an MoU with IROV Technologies Private Ltd in the year 2021 for industry-academia collaborations, internships and industrial training for students.

Foreign & Institutional Collaborations

LogoOrganisation / Industry PartnerDetails of Interaction / Association
Joanneum Research, Graz, AustriaA 2D Video disdrometer has been installed in Toc H campus as a part of Ministry of Earth Science Project in the year 2022 for joint research works between Department of Electronics, Joanneum Research & ACARR CUSAT.
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB), Kochi KendraToc H Institute of Science and Technology (TIST) entered into an MoU with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB), Kochi Kendra, on 2 June 2025 to promote academic collaboration, knowledge exchange, and skill development. The MoU facilitates educational and training programmes, technical support, co-curricular activities, and training in design thinking and entrepreneurship, benefiting students and faculty of both institutions.

TIST Department of Electronics and Communication, and NexoSpark Collaborate to Advance Drone Technology Education

TIST, Department of ECE has signed MoU with NexoSpark Pvt. Ltd., founded by TIST alumnus Mr. Aswin P. Nair (Robotics and Automation, 2020–2024 . Representing TIST were Mr. Kurian Thomas (Managing Director), Dr. Preethi Thekkath (Principal), Dr. Deepa Elizabeth George (Vice Principal and HOD, Department of Electronics), and Dr. Georgina Binoy Joseph (Associate Professor, Robotics and Automation).The collaboration aims to provide students with hands-on experience in drone technology through workshops, training programs, and internships, reinforcing NexoSpark’s commitment to innovation and bridging academia with industry

Fuselage Innovations and TIST Department of Robotics and Automation Collaborate to Advance Drone Technology Training

TIST, Department of Robotics and Automation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fuselage Innovations. The agreement was represented on behalf of TIST by Managing Director Mr. Kurian Thomas, Vice Principal and Head of the Department of Electronics Dr. Deepa Elizabeth George, Dean UG and Associate Professor of Robotics and Automation Dr. Georgina Binoy Joseph.

The collaboration aims to provide students with practical, hands-on experience in the growing drone industry through specialized workshops, skill-enhancing training programs, and immersive internship opportunities. This initiative highlights Fuselage Innovations’ and TIST’s commitment to fostering innovation and bridging the gap between academia and industry