The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) was established in the year 2002-03, affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi and approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The UG programme is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), New Delhi till June 2025. The Department offer full-time UG programme in Electronics & Communication Engineering, PG programme in VLSI System Design and has a research centre recognized by VTU, Belagavi.
M.Tech (VLSI System Design) started in the year 2025-26, with an intake of 24 students. The Post Graduate Program in VLSI System Design is an affiliated program offered by Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. The autonomous curriculum is designed by team of experts in the VLSI domain.
Highly experienced faculty members with doctoral degrees handle the courses for this program. Faculty members are proactively involved in high end research activities and have published impetus research publications in domains of VLSI.
Why M.Tech. in VLSI System Design at BMSIT&M?
Be a pioneer in providing quality education in electronics, communication and allied engineering fields to serve as valuable resource for industry and society
MISSION
M.Tech , Ph.D
Wireless networks, Signal Processing, Communication
BMESI, ISTE
PhD
Device Modelling, Low Power VLSI
IEEE, IETE, ISTE
B.E. (Electronics and Communication Engineering), M.Tech (Digital Communication and Network Engineering), Ph.D (VLSI Signal and Image Processing)
(1) Senior Educator and Scholar Award, 2015, conferred by the National Foundation for Entrepreneurship Development,
(2) Developed 30 original YouTube lectures in English, translated from Taiwanese (National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University), for a Microelectronics course to support Graduate-level students,
(3) Authored two books, VLSI Design and Digital System Design Using VHDL, for Graduate students.
ASIC/FPGA based Image Processing, RTL Design using Verilog, Digital Image Processing and Computer Vision, Synthesis and Optimization of Digital Integrated Circuits
Computer Society of India - Life Member, ISTE - Life Member
M.E., PhD
Best Teacher Award by Cognizant Technology Services, 2016
Network Security, Wireless sensor networks
IMAPS, ISTE, CSI
B.Tech. (Electronics and Communication Engineering), M.Tech (Electronics), Ph.D (Electronics-Flight control system & neural networks)
Machine learning, Fault detection
M.Tech, Ph.D
Embedded system Design
IETE. ISTE
Ph.D
"Best Paper Award Gold category Received a certificate of honor, Best Paper Award Gold category for the paper titled “Performance of PSO for Spectrum Allocation in CRN”, International Conference on Multidisciplinary Technologies & Challenges in industry-4.0 (ICMTCI-4.0) on Digital Platform, organized by East Point College of Engineering and Technology, Bengaluru, held on 18th -19th September 2020., Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding contribution towards academics in the year 2021-2022 BMS Institute of Technology and Management, Best Paper presenter Best Paper presenter for the paper titled “Blocking Probabilities, Resource allocation Problems and Optimal Solutions in Cognitive Radio Networks: A Survey”, 3rd IEEE International Conference on electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computers and Optimization Techniques (ICEECCOT-2018), GSSS Institute of Engineering & Technology for Women, Mysore, 14th -15th December 2018."
Wireless communication
LMISTE, LSESI
Ph.D.
Image Processing
Published 3 patents
2015: Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication2015: Engineers(IETE) Life Member F-237366, Indian Society for Technical Education(ISTE) Life Member LM 101994
Ph.D, M Tech
"1. Chair, IEEE Signal Processing Society, Bangalore Chapter
2. Member, Board of Studies, ECE, Visvesvaraya Technological University
3. TPC Member/Chair (2025 IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP 2025), IEEE SPMB 2025, BHTC 2025 ... )"
Signal Processing and Computational Neuroscience
IEEE Senior Member, Member IE(I), CE, CSI, ISTE
M.Tech, PhD
"1. Received appreciation from Wiley Publishers for the publication "" An integrated feature frame work for automated segmentation of COVID-19 infection from lung CT images"" as one of the most downloaded paper during its first 12 months of publication in International Journal of Imaging Systems and Technology.
2. Received appreciation from PLOS ONE for the publication ""An RDAU-NET model for lesion segmentation in breast ultrasound images"" as one of the top 10% most cited papers published in 2019.
3. Published four edited books “Innovative Machine Learning Applications for Cryptography”, “Machine Learning and Cryptographic Solutions for Data Protection and Network Security” , "" Deep Learning-Based Image Analysis Under Constrained and Unconstrained Environments"", and "" Aiding Forensic Investigation Through Deep Learning and Machine Learning Frameworks""."
Pattern Recognition, Machine Learning, Signal Processing, Affective Computing
ISTE, IEI, BMESi
M.Tech., Ph.D
"Invited as a delegate to attend the IEEE MTT-S Chapter Chair Meeting at the IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS), held in San Francisco, California, from June 15–20, 2025 with full financial support. Major Government Grant for Cancer Detection Research - This idea was approved by the DST Biomedical Committee and secured a ₹40-lakh government grant — a big validation of my research impact and societal relevance. Contribution to Operational Antenna Systems for ISRO (NARL) - played a key role in designing a 256-element (16×16) L-band microstrip planar antenna array using the Method of Moments for Wind Profiling Radars at ISRO–NARL, Gadanki. Importantly, this system is operational and used for real-time weather forecasting."
Antennas, Microwaves and RFMEMS
" Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (Senior Member - 80604638)
Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) (LM - 121120)
Institute for Smart Structures and Systems (ISSS) (LM - 12540853)
Indian Society of Systems for Science and Engineering (ISSE) (LM – LM01482)
International Association of Engineers (IAENG) (LM – 256483)
Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) (AM – A4016)
Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers (IEICE) (AM - 1582127)"
M.Tech, PhD
Signal Processing, Communication
IETE,BMESI
B E , M.Tech, Ph. D
1] Received Best Paper Awards for 2 Research papers during May 2019 & January 2018 . 2] Project titled “Bone Conduction Helmet” was shortlisted for KPIT Sparkle 2020 and was one among 30 finalists out of 3000 groups to exhibit project in Pune. 3] TI tools worth of 200$ was funded for two projects “Smart Helmet” and “Robotics Arm” from IICDC (India Innovation Challenge Design Contest) organized by DST-Texas during 2018 and 2019.
Signal Processing, Brain Computer Interface Systems,ML & Deep Learning for Time-Series & Physiological Signals.
IEEE, IETE, ISTE
BE(E&C), M.Tech.(VLSI), Ph.D(Antennas)
3 Patents Published, Consultancy works completed in Antenna design, Served as the coordinator for obtaining EDA tool access via the C2S ChipIn Program (MeiTy).
VLSI, RF Communication, Antennas
IEEE Member(92819615), IEEE CAS society Member, CSI Life Member
Mtech, PhD
Seed money Funding.
Wireless sensors and communication, VLSI and Embedded systems, BCI
ISTE,IET
PhD
Electronics and IT Division council member for BIS, Received Teaching and research excellence under the category og Pride of India awards -2022,Received awards for Research Excellence from RC cell, BMSITM
Wireless communication
"IEEE, Advanced Computing and Communications Society, INDIAN SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION"
PhD
VLSI design, Phase Change Memory Materials, Solar Cells
MRSI
Ph.D
"Project ”Smart Plate For Detection Of Food Quality” received RUSI AWARD . "
17
ISTE life membership, ISSS life membership
PhD
Received funded project from SERB, BOS member of VTU-PG program
VLSI Design, thin film solar cell
Ph.D
Communication, Image Processing, Security
Indian Science Congress Association-L28996, IEEE Member-92819712
BE(ECE), MTECH(Digital Communication and Networking), Ph.D
"1.A patent Automatic waste seggregation system using ANN granted on 27/09/2024
2. Best project of the year by KSCST-2020"
Signal Processing, Computer networks & Image processing
IETE(Life member)
Mtech(PhD)
"1.Received funds of ₹8,000 from BMSITM under a faculty-driven project for the project titled “Solar Powered Floating Waste Cleaner for Small Water Bodies.”
2.Received funds of ₹25,000 from BMSITM under a faculty-driven project for the project titled “Smart footwear for visually impaired community.”
3.Funds amounting to ₹1,99,474/- have been received from BMSITM under the Seed Money Grant / Research Funding Scheme for the proposal titled “Design of Climate-Controlled Cabin for Silkworm Moth Egg Laying at Grainage Centres.”"
Maxchine Learning,Deep Learning
IETE,BMESI_LM1561
M.Tech(VLSI), P.hd (VLSI)
VLSI, Computer Architecture and Signal Processing
VLSI SOCIETY OF INDIA
Ph.D , NITK, Surathkal
Time Sensitive Networking
IEEE EMBS, IEEE Photonics and IEEE WiE
Ph.D
Certified AWS Solutions Architect
Embedded System ,Deep learning
IETE
PhD
Embedded system, Ionosphere modeling, VLSI design
ISTE
M.Tech, MBA, Ph.D
10 impactful research publications in international journals and conferences, recepient of award from Akshaya institute of tecnology for training srudents on embedded systems, Award pof 3 master degrees (M.Tech- VTU, MBA- BU, MBL- NLS )
Quantum computing, AI, Antenna Design
IEEE, CSI, IETE
PhD
Electronics and Communication,Embedded Systems,Machine Learning
ISTE,ISCA
BE, MTech,(PhD)
Image processing, Artificial Neural Network, Deep Learning
IEEE, AMSI, IFERP
M.Tech.
M.Tech., Ph.D
Global Ranking: In 2024 and 2025, he was recognized among the top 2% of scientists worldwide by Stanford University and Elsevier.
Signal Processing, IoT, Machine Learning, Control Engineering, ABS
IEEE, INSC
Ph.D, Mtech
Signal Processing, Low Power VLSI
Member- IEEE, Life Member- Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), Member- Indian Society of Systems for Science and Engineering (ISSE)
PhD
Vice Chair Photonics Society-Bangalore Section (AY2024-2025), VTU Rank Holder (AY 2025-2027), IEEE WiE Execom Member.
Photonics and Integrated Optics, Data science and Quantum Computing
Senior Member-IEEE, Biomedical Engineering Society of India Life Member, IEEE AESS and WiE Member.
B.E,M.E, Ph.D
Best paper Award, Student project developments
Array signal processing , ANN ,ML Computer vision
"1. IEEE Signal processing society – from 2011
2. The Institute Engineers( IEI)-2014
3. The institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers( IETE)-2013
4. Indian Society for Technical Education( ISTE)2012
5. ACM MEMBERSHIP 2019 "
PhD
WSN, IoT
IEEE
B.Tech, M.Tech(IIT, Kharagpur),Ph.D(AMET,Chennai),(Ph.D(Andhra University, Visakhapatnam))
"1) 13th Rank in Andhra Pradesh Research Common Entrance Test (APRCET)in year 2022,
2) 8th Rank in Entrance Test Conducted BY IIT,Kharagpur
3) Odisha State Tech-Lead for Anuvadini Funded Project of AICTE and Ministry of Education, Government of India.
4)Published one Patent ,Five books and Organized AICTE-ATAL FDP as Co-Coordinator with fund of 3.5 lakhs"
Microwave & Antennas, Electromagnetic theory and Transmission lines, Sensors and Instrumentations, Computer Networks
Ph.D., M.E, B.Tech
Digital Image Processing, Pattern Recognition, Computer Vision
IEEE Member
B.E.(ECE), M.E.(Signal Processing), (Ph.D.)
Awarded as “International Best Researcher” in Biomedical signal processing by ISSN (IISTAC-2022), Completed the “Breakthrough Innovation Program” and got certification from the University of California, Berkeley, Got certifications in MATLAB and C languages.
Biomedical Signal Processing, Optimization Techniques, Deep Learning
BMESI (Lifetime Membership)
M.Tech (res) , Ph.D (colloquium completed)
GCET rank 28 , GATE ECE 2019 AIR:397
Analog systems design
Sweet-tooth : Resonators on Sugar , IEEE J-FLEX
| Sl. No | Name | Designation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. A Shobha Rani | Professor and HOD, ECE, BMSIT&M | Chairperson |
| 2 | Dr. Banuprakash R | Associate Professor & PG (VLSI System Design) Coordinator | Member |
| Two subject experts from outside the University nominated by the Academic Council | |||
| 3 | Dr. Vinod Reddy | Assistant Professor, IIITB, Bengaluru | Member |
| 4 | Dr. B P Harish | Professor & Chairman, Dept. of ECE, UVCE, Bengaluru | Member |
| VTU Nominee | |||
| 5 | Dr. K V Suresh | Professor & HoD, ECE, SIT, Tumakuru | Member |
| Two representatives from Industry relating to placements | |||
| 6 | Mr. Sandeep Ganapathy | Head – ADAS & Autonomous Driving, Tata Elxsi, Bengaluru | Member |
| 7 | Dr. Sanjay Karambale | Senior Manager, R&D Division, Synopsys, Bengaluru | Member |
| Two representatives from Industry for M.Tech. VLSI System Design | |||
| 8 | Mr. Mallikarjuna Bande | Director, Design Enablement, AI-Driven Digital Transformation, NXP Semiconductors, Bengaluru | Member |
| 9 | Mr. Nikhil Rao | Co-Founder & Chief Technologist, Vagmin Research Labs, Bengaluru | Member |
| One Post-Graduate Meritorious Alumnus | |||
| 10 | Vinod G U | Senior Engineer (SoC Engineer, VLSI), Qualcomm | Member |
| All the faculty members from Department of ECE | |||
This makes graduates job-ready for VLSI related companies right after the completion.
Recent placement trends at BMSIT&M show increasing recruitment in core electronics companies and VLSI startups, with opportunities as: