NITTTR Chennai

Course

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Vision

Promoting Excellence in Computer Science and Engineering through providing training programmes in the Domain of Information and Communication Technologies.

Mission

To design and develop need-based training programs for the faculty of Polytechnic & Engineering Colleges and working Professionals of Industry and Govt. Organizations.
To offer International Training Programs on emerging areas of Information and Communication Engineering for the Professionals of various Counties under ITEC/SCAAP schemes.
To develop new innovative short term and long term programs by collaborating with Universities and Institutes of Higher Learning for developing Computer and Engineering Faculty members to meet the requirements of Engineering Educational Institutions
To offer research and consultancy for Industries and Govt. Organizations.
To establish a partnership with Industries for offering Skill-based Training Programs for Industrial Personnel and Industrial Training for the faculty of Polytechnic and Engineering Colleges.
To design new instructional systems and strategies for the development of media resources and transfer through the latest technologies including Webcasting.
To offer faculty exchange programs by linking with various Universities of India and abroad
To offer faculty exchange programs by linking with various Universities of India and abroad

Domain of Short Term Programme

Energy Management and Recent Trends in Power Systems
PLC Programming using SCADA software
Advanced course on PLC
Power Electronics
Basic Course on PLC
ORCAD – Capture, Simulation and PCB layout
Virtual Instrumentation using LabVIEW and MATLAB
Mobile and Wireless Communication
PIC 16F877A Microcontroller and its applications
Embedded Systems - Arm Controller and RTOS
Advanced Communication System
Biomedical Electronics
8051 Micro Controller and its applications
Data Communication and Networking
Digital Design using VHDL and Implementation using FPGA
AutoCAD - Electrical and Estimation & Costing
Internet of Things (IoT) and its Applications

Post Graduate Programme (M.E/M.Tech.)

M.E. VLSI Design and Embedded Systems

M.E. in VLSI Design and Embedded Systems is a unique course and inclined towards Industrial needs. In this programme, the latest technology such as Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, Cyber Physical System, Industrial Automation, Embedded System on Chip design, Machine learning, Deep Learning, Advanced Communication Systems, E-vehicle Technologies and Telemedicine have been focused. Also majority of the courses offered under these programmes will be focusing more on practical applications with Industry relevant case studies. This programme is not alone focusing on the emerging areas, but also develop problem analysis and design skills of the students in the domain. Industry experts also will be involved in handling classes and students will be able to interact with different industry experts. The uniqueness of this programme is to encourage the students to undergo the Industrial problem based projects. Hence the students who are undertaking these programmes will gain knowledge in solving Industry based Problems and develop expertise in research and development to cater to needs of the society.

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Course Conducted

Directorates in 4 states are revising the Diploma curriculum once in every 5 years. Certain subjects are removed and certain new subjects are included. There is a number of polytechnics in the southern region. The teachers need training in the new subjects introduced. Based on the need, the courses are conducted in the following areas:
For Engineering Colleges, every year 2 AICTE courses on Emerging areas like Embedded System and Biomedical Instrumentation are conducted
Resource faculty in Engineering Education and Information & Communication Technology in Interdisciplinary and Education courses of our institute.
Involvement in curriculum revision workshops for the four states in coordination with our Curriculum Development Centre.
Collaboration with International agencies:
Conducted In-country and International Programmes on the use of “Information and Communication Technology in Education and Training” in collaboration with Colombo Plan Staff College, Manila.

Academic Activities

Communication: There is 70 Intercom including 30 external telephone connections. There is a video conference facility with which 3 extension centers are linked using ISDN lines. This facility is maintained by the department.
Internet: There are 120 internet connections, 2 Mbps leased line along with router and webserver. The campus Wi-Fi facility is being set up. This facility is managed by the department.
Electrical Maintenance Wing: The electrical load of the Institute is 250 kVA approximately. There are about 200 rooms in the hostel and guest house put together. The Airconditioning load is 300 tonnes. There are substations and 2 Nos. of generator sets. The Electrical maintenance wing carries out electrical maintenance of the Institute and staff quarters (64 Nos.)
Updating Electrical and Electronics Lab facilities.
Assisting in publishing the Journal of Technical and Vocational Education.

Proposed Activities

To start LabVIEW Academy to train the outgoing Engineering graduates and industrial persons in LabVIEW software and to prepare them for certificate exams.
To conduct Master’s Degree in Cyber Physical Systems.
To carry out the AICTE sponsored Nationally Coordinated Project (NCP) on "Virtual Instrumentation".

Faculty

Facilities

Workshop

Dr.G.A.Rathy, M.E., Ph.D., Professor and Head

Contact Us

044 -2254 5415
rathy@nitttrc.ac.in

Vidwan Link

Research Interests

Basic Course on PLC
Advanced Course on PLC
Power Electronics
Electrical CADD
Schematic Simulation and PCB Design using OrCAD
PLC Programming using SCADA
Virtual Instrumentation
Pneumatics
Pneumatics
Solar Systems
IOT
Electric Vechicle

Qualification

Degree	Institution/University	Specialization
B.E.	Kamaraj University	Electronics and Communication Engineering
M.E.	Bharathidasan University	Power Electronics and Drives
P.G.D.C.A.,	Kamaraj University	Computer Applications
Ph.D	University of Madras	Engineering Education

Professional Experience

Twenty-One years in Teaching and Training.

Holding Additional Responsibilities

O.I.C. – Electrical Maintenance
O.I.C. – AC Maintenance

S.No	Scheme	Title of the Project

1	TAT	PC Based instrumentation and Testing Services Lab
2	TAT	Embedded Systems Application Laboratory
3	MOD	Modern Drives and Control Lab

Research Work, Paper Published / Presented In Conference / Seminar

Rathy, G.A., Sivasankar, P., &Tamara Z.Fadhil (2020). An efficient IoT based biomedical health monitoring and diagnosing system using myRIO. TELKOMNIKA Telecommunication, Computing, Electronics and Control, 18(6), 3050-3057.
Rathy, G.A., Sivasankar, P., (2020). A Study on Charging Infrastructure and the Topologies of Fast Charging Techniques in Electric Vehicle. International Journal of Engineering Applied Sciences and Technology, June 2020 Vol. 5, Issue 2, ISSN No. 2455-2143, Pages 232-236.
Rathy G.A, Karthekeya Perumal, Sivasankar P, and Gunasekaran K published a paper on” Estimation of SoC using SVM regression Technique for an efficient Electric Vehicle Battery Management System using c-RIO DAQ” in the American journal of Research 5-6 May –June 2020 2573-5616 (Print) 2573-5624 (Online).
Rathy G.A, Gunasekaran K, Karthekeya Perumal, and Sivasankar P published a paper on “IoT Based Smart Controlled Inverter” in the International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology (IJCTT) – Volume 68 Issue 4 – April 2020.
Rathy G.A, Sivasankar P Aravind Balaji and Gunasekaran K presented a paper on “ 3 axis robot arm 6th and 7th Dec 2019. The paper received the best paper award.(Accepted for publishing in Springer Lect. Notes Electrical Eng., Vol. 668, Gurdeep Singh Hura et al. (Eds): Advances in Communication and Computational Technology, 978-981-15-5340-0, 482593_1_En, (Chapter 33)).
Rathy G.A, Sivasankar P., and Gnanasambandhan T.G, presented and published a paper titled “Developing a knowledge structure using Outcome based Education in Power Electronics Engineering” in The 9th World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF - 2019) on 14th November 2019 at ITC grand Chola. Published in Elsevier - Procedia Computer Science, article reference PROCS38782.
Rathy, G.A Sivasankar. P Published a paper on “IoT based Classroom Automation using Zigbee” in the International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, Vol. 6 Issue 3, March 2019 ISSN (Online) 2348 – 7968 pages 98 -102.
Rathy G. A, Aravind Balaji published a paper on “Arduino Based 6DoF Robot using LabVIEW” in the International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology(Volume4,v Issue 1, ISSN: 2454-132X. January 2018 Impact factor: 4.295 pages 354 -358.
Rathy G.A, Aravind Balaji published a paper on “DC Variable Electronic load for SMPS Testing” in the International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) Volume: 05 Issue: 01 | Jan-2018 e-ISSN: 2395-0056 page 1070-1074.
Rathy G. A, Aravind Balaji published a paper on “Design of LabVIEW Based SCADA System for Pneumatics Applications” in the International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology ( IJSRST) | November 2017 Volume 3 | Issue 8 | Print ISSN: 2395-6011 | Online ISSN: 2395-602X pages 148-154.
Rathy, G.A Sivasankar. P Published a paper on “Cascade Control Trainer using PID in Programmable Logic Controllers” in the International Journal of Electronics, Electrical and Computational System IJEECS ISSN 2348-117X Volume 6, Issue 1 January 2017 pages 61-70.
Rathy G. A, Aravind Balaji published a paper on “Control and Interfacing of BLDC Motor with LABVIEW Using MYRIO” in the International Journal of Research in Advent Technology, Vol.4, No.8, August 2016,E-ISSN: 2321-9637 page no 97-101.
Rathy, G.A, published a paper on “Solar-LED Streetlight Controller with 24 W LED lamp driver and 75 Wp battery charger based on the Arduino programming- A realtime application” in the International journal of applied Engineering Research, ISSN 0973-4562 Vol.10 No 88 (2015).
Rathy, G.A presented a paper on “Curriculum Development through Industry Institute Interaction” at the 3rd National summit on Sustainable Institute Industry partnership and SIIP awards held at IIT Madras on 2-4 July 2015.
Rathy, G.A Sivasankar, P., published a paper on “Speed control of PMBLDC motor using LPC 2148- A Practical Approach”, has been published in International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, ISSN 1694-2310, Special Issue 1, Vol. 1, EDIT 2015, pp. 128-131, 2015.
Rathy, G.A. Sivasankar, P.,Published a paper on “Implementing Energy Efficient Strategies In The Manet On-Demand Routing Protocols And Comparing Their Performances”, has been published in International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, ISSN 1694-2310, Special Issue 1,Vol. 2, EDIT 2015, pp. 128-131, 2015.
Rathy, G.A, Presented a paper on “Comparative Study of E Content Design Using Revised Blooms Taxonomy And David Merills First Principles of Instruction at the International conference on Recent advances in Educational Technology: Implications and Findings held at Bharathidhasan University Tiruchirapalli on 23 rd and 24th August 2014.
Rathy, G.A, Published a paper on “Spiral Curriculum for Electrical and Electronics Engineering” at SJCET Journal of Engineering and Manangement, Vol 6 No:2 July-Dec 2013.
Rathy, G.A, Published a paper on “Effectiveness of the Power Electronics Curriculum of B.E Degree Programme using Blooms Revised Taxonomy” in International Journal of Computer Applications(0975-8887) Volume 69-No:15 May 2013 pages 21-25.
Rathy, G.A, Brahadeeswaran D., Presented a paper "Assessment of student's achievement of objectives of power electronics course using Criterion and referenced tests" in the 33rd Annual conference of International School Psychology Association, held at VIT from 19th to 23 rd July 2011.
Rathy, G.A, Brahadeeswaran D., Published a paper "Assessing the Effectiveness of Power Electronics Curriculum of Bachelors Degree Programme in Electrical and Electronics Engineering" in the journal The Indian Journal of Technical Education" Volume 34. No.4 October – December 2011 pages 16-21 ISSN 0971-3034.
Rathy, G.A, Brahadeeswaran D., Presented a paper on "Use of Criterion Referenced tests for effective assessment of students achievement of Curricular Objectives" at the National conference on Common school Curriculum: reflections held at Alagappa University, Karaikudi on 11th & 12th February 2010.
Rathy, G.A, Brahadeeswaran D., Presented a paper on " Evaluation of the Power Electronics Curriculum of the B.E degree Programme using Revised Blooms Taxonomy" at the International seminar on Innovations in Pedagogical approaches to secondary and Technical Vocational Education and Training(TVET) held at Toc H Institute of Science and Technology from 22nd – 23rd October 2010. This paper received the best paper award.
Rathy, G.A, Brahadeeswaran D Published a paper on “ Assessment of Instructional Environment of Power Electronics Curriculum” in the Journal of Technical and Vocational Education Volume 26. No.1 June 2009 pages 16-21 ISSN 0971-8508 page no 13-21.
Rathy, G.A, Brahadeeswaran presented the paper on “Revising and Designing the curricula for digital era” in the Third annual international conference on “Beyond chalk and talk opportunities and challenges in the digital era” held at Thiruchirapalli on 5th and 6th March 2005.
Rathy, G.A & Reeni Samuel (2001) presented a paper on “Approaches in planning and utilisation of human resources in India” at National Seminar on ‘Human Resource Development – its present and future trends’ held at Technical Teachers’ Training Institute Chennai, India on 26-27 April 2001.
Rathy, G.A & Reeni Samuel “A Solution for energy crisis in the field of transport and industry” presented at National Seminar held at Chandigarh 10th October 2000 and published in the “Entrepreneurial opportunities in modernising economy” by B.S. Rathore, J.S. Saini, B.R. Gurjar.
Rathy, G.A Environment – Friendly approaches for generation of electricity” presented and published in the proceedings of the National Seminar on ‘Better world Environment through Engineering, Education and Management’ organised by Technical Teachers’ Training Institute (S.R.), Chennai, India on 18-20 November 1998.

Membership Of National/international Academic Bodies

Indian Society for Technical Education
Instrument Society of India
Institution of Engineers

Dr.Umashanker Sahu, M.Tech., Ph.D., Professor

Contact Us

040-23340485
usahu2000@nitttrc.ac.in

Research Interests

Communication Systems
Optical Fiber Communication
Nonlinear Impairments in Fiber
Mobile communication
Microwave Communication
Network Switching
Internetworking

Qualification

Degree	Institution/University	Specialization
B.E.	Rani Durgawati University	Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
M.Tech.	Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology	Digital Communication Engineering
Ph.D	Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University	Electronics & Communication Engineering

Affiliation To Professional Societies (membership/fellowship):

Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE): LM-48694
The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE): 90235718 (Since 2008)

Professional Experience

More than 28 years teaching/training experience. Working at NITTTR Since 2005, he has trained more than 4000 faculty members of technical education i.e., Engineering & Polytechnic Colleges, by way of short term QIP programmes.
He has also handling courses for PG Programmes i.e., M.E. Electronics & Communication Engineering (Industry Integrated).

Significant Achievements :

Organize IEEE Distinguished Lecture “Fibers and the future” by Professor Sir David N Payne at NITTTR Hyderabad, 24 March 2015.
Organized programmes for Office Administrative Procedures.
Organized programmes for Information Technology.
Organized programmes on Community Polytechnic Scheme
Organized programmes for Fourier Series and Laplace Transforms
Organized programmes for Quantitative Techniques
Organized programmes for Office Automation
Organized programmes for Information Technology & ‘C’ Language
Organized programmes for Office Administrative procedures
Organized programmes for Civil Engg. Lab manual preparation
Organized programmes for Latest Trends in T.V. Servicing
Involved actively as a Resource person in the course of Advanced Communication Systems through video conferencing
Organized programmes for Quantitative Techniques
Organized programmes for Software Engineering
Organized programmes for Office Administrative Procedures
Organized programmes for C Programming
Organized online programmes of Implementation of OBE and Online Teaching

Publications

S. No	Publications	No. of Publications
1	International Journals	2
2	National Journals	1
3	International Conferences	2
4	National Conferences	1
6	Handouts – Course Materials -Titles	35