Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering

ECE

About the Department

Established in 1980, the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) has grown from an initial intake of 35 students to 240, reflecting its steady academic progress and reputation. The department offers B.Tech in ECE, M.Tech in Communication Systems, and Ph.D. programs supported by highly qualified faculty, modern laboratories, and advanced teaching facilities. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, research, and innovation, the department has established a Centre of Excellence in VLSI Design to promote research and technological advancements in integrated circuit design. The department has also established an Embedded Systems and IoT Innovation Hub to foster research, innovation, skill development, and industry-oriented projects in embedded systems, IoT technologies, and smart applications.

The department encourages faculty and students to actively participate in workshops, conferences, technical competitions, and research activities. Accredited five consecutive times by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), the department has consistently produced university rank holders and achieved excellent results in GATE, GRE, TOEFL, and CAT examinations. Students secure placements in reputed organizations such as TCS, Infosys, IBM, Texas Instruments, BEL, ISRO, DRDO, and other leading industries, reflecting the department's commitment to quality education and professional success.

Message from Head of Department

Dr. S.S. Mohan Reddy

Professor & Head of Department

Welcome to the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, where innovation, technology, and excellence come together to shape future engineers. Electronics and communication form the backbone of modern connectivity, and our department provides strong foundations in communication systems, signal processing, electronics, and VLSI design, along with exposure to emerging technologies and research areas. Supported by experienced faculty, advanced laboratories, and a research-oriented environment, we encourage students to develop technical expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Through academic excellence, industry interaction, workshops, and research activities, we prepare students to meet global technological challenges and build successful careers in industry, research, and entrepreneurship while contributing meaningfully to society and technological advancement.

Vision

Envision a diverse and stimulating academic research ambience for student community and shaping them into competent professionals in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering and to cater to the needs of society with a keen sense of environmental consciousness.

Mission

To educate the students with the state-of-the-art technologies in Electronics and Communication Engineering to meet the ever-growing challenges of the industry.
To nurture the spirit of innovation and creativity in the faculty and students in order for them to carry out research in collaboration with research organizations and industry.
To provide ethical and value-based education that promotes activities pertaining to societal needs.

Core Specializations

VLSI Design

Embedded Systems & IoT

Signal & Image Processing

Communications & Antennas

Academics & Programs

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

Research

Department Highlights

Key milestones, recognitions, and achievements of Electronics & Communication Engineering at SRKREC.

Accreditation History: The B.Tech ECE program boasts continuous NBA accreditation across five cycles spanning from 2002 to 2026.
Qualified Faculty: The department is powered by 41 highly qualified experts, including 19 Ph.D. holders and 22 M.Tech graduates.
Research Recognition: The department is officially recognized as an established Research Centre by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada.
Industry Partnerships: Active collaborations with four global and domestic organizations—including Salicit, Everly, Vector India, and PI Square—provide real-time industry exposure.
Centres of Excellence: State-of-the-art facilities in VLSI, Embedded Systems, and IoT offer advanced hands-on training and internships.
Prominent Alumni: Distinguished graduates hold elite worldwide leadership roles at major organizations like Intel, ISRO, NIT, and Bank of America.