The field of Electronics and Communication seems to be encompassing all areas of human life. Radio, television, telephones, Smartphone, computers, automobiles, office machinery and house-hold appliances, life saving medical equipments and space vehicles represent a mere sample in the wide spectrum of application of Electronics and Communication. Electronics and Communication along with other technical professionals is the locomotives of the development of the high technologies which are surrounding us. Most of the sophisticated systems used in any discipline are presently supported by Electronics systems. This shows the educational importance of the Electronics and Communication, resulting in great demand and short and long term prospective. Electronics sector in India is growing at a fastest rate nowadays and more and more developments are happening in this field. This sector creates lots of opportunities for young graduates who are interested in designing and manufacturing electronic devices and components.

In Short,

Electronics and Communication System is inseparable part of human lives from morning we get up till we go to bed

The Department @ Atmiya Institute of Technology & Science offers a four-year undergraduate programme (B.E) with an intake of 60, and a two-year postgraduate programme (M.E.) in Electronics and Communication Engineering wherein both the programs are affiliated with Gujarat Technological University. Modern laboratories supplement areas of Signal Processing, VLSI Circuit & Embedded Systems, Microwave Engineering and Communication Systems. Also, some students visit universities abroad in the final semester of their degree. Two of the faculty members are Supervisors of the Doctoral Program.

The Department provides research facilities including a library with the latest journals to its faculty members & interested students and encourages them to do research in the upcoming areas. Since the inception of the department, faculty members have guided a good number of Doctoral theses and M. Tech Dissertations.

Mission

To become a center of excellence; to produce high quality, self motivated, creative, ethical engineers and technologists contributing effectively to universal science and contemporary education

Vision

  • To impart high quality electronics and communication engineering education and  professional ethics to students.
  • To adopt the best pedagogical methods in order to maximize knowledge transfer.
  • To have adequate mechanisms to enhance understanding of  implementation of theoretical concepts in practical scenarios.
  • To carry out high quality research leading to the creation of knowledge and  of intellectual property.
  • To provide the best facility, infrastructure, and environment to its  students, researchers and faculty members, creating an ambience  conducive for excellence in technical education and research.

Values

This would include the values which we are stressing on. (Concept of jivan vidhya)

Students be able to

  • Solve problems through analytical thinking.
  • Develop skills to solve problems in electronics and communication engineering using mathematical techniques and scientific knowledge.
  • Employ necessary techniques, hardware and software tools for engineering applications.
  • Synthesize solutions for existing problems within practical constraints.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Write project proposals, devise implementation strategies and plan execution.
  • Be aware of contemporary issues and their implications.
  • Have strong ethical and professional responsibility and adherence to quality.
  • To acquire a strong background in basic science and mathematics and ability to use these tools in electronics and communication engineering.
  • To develop the ability to demonstrate technical competence in the fields of electronics and communication engineering and develop solutions to the problems in various areas of  electronics and communication engineering.
  • To attain professional excellence through life-long learning.
  • To attain the qualities of professional leadership to deliver effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and domains.
  • To produce graduates who ensure ethical and moral behavior.

Options after Graduation

A Number of options are open after completing Bachelor program in Electronics and Communication. A graduate of Electronics and Communication can either opt for higher studies or can be a part of prestigious Government, Public or Private Sector Electronics and Communication industries. An Electronics and Communication graduate can also start his/her own firm and become an entrepreneur.

A. Options in Higher Studies

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Electronic Media
  • M. E. / M.Tech.
  • Master of Business Management
  • Electronics Certificate Courses

B. Career Opportunities in Private Sectors

Lots of job opportunities based on both hardware and software are available in private sector for graduates in Electronics and Communication. Some of the jobs in private sector for the graduates in Electronics and Communication are:

  • PCB Designing
  • Communication Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Electronics Home Appliance – Design and Maintenance
  • Electronic System Designer
  • Consumer Electronics – Design and Maintenance
  • Electronics Instrument operator, Maintenance and installation
  • Electronics Executive, Software development and testing
  • Technical executive
  • Radio Engineer
  • Junior Telecom Officer – Vodafone , Airtel, Reliance , Jio, Idea, etc,
  • Broadcast Technician,
  • Sound Technician
  • and many more

Apart from technical jobs they can also opt for many marketing jobs and servicing jobs available in private sector relating to electronics as well as Consumer electronics. Private banking sector are also a good option for these graduates.
Some of the private sector firms are:

  • Reliance Communications
  • TCS
  • L&T Infotech
  • Wipro
  • Infosys
  • IBM
  • Philips
  • General Electric
  • Panasonic
  • Godrej Electricals and Electronics
  • Startups
  • Samsung
  • Sony
  • Bosch
  • Aviation firms
  • Intel

C. Career Opportunities in Government Organizations

Various organizations in government sector recruit graduates from electronic background every year. Some of these organizations are given below

  • Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
  • Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
  • Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
  • National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
  • Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
  • Indian Railways
  • Government and PSU Banks

D. Career Opportunities in Central Government Schemes

Most of the schemes recently launched by central government are directly or indirectly helps graduates from Electronics in making their career. Useful schemes are:

  • Digital India
  • Skill India
  • Make in India
  • DigiLocker Scheme
  • Smart city
  • Startup India, Standup India
  • Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS)
  • ‘Prakash Path’ – ‘Way to Light’ – The National LED Programme

E. Career Opportunities Abroad

If Graduates from electronics background completes certification courses in networking fields like Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), they can grab the opportunity to look for a promising career in foreign countries also

F. Long term Career Roadmap

Solar Energy Generation, Robotics, Hardware and Networking field are becoming fastest growing sectors. So the career opportunities in these fields are also increasing. If the graduates from electronics background start their career in this field, they can reach up to higher positions easily.

Sr. Name of Faculty Designation Educational Qualification Specialization Photograph
1 Dr. Ashish Mahendrabhai Kothari Head of Department and Associate Professor Ph.D. Signal and Image Processing, Microcontroller, Microprocessor
2 Dr. Komal R. Borisagar Associate Professor Ph.D Speech Processing, Wireless Communication
3 Ms. Yogita Vrajlal Sojitra Assistant Professor M.E. Digital Communication
4 Dr. Vishal Suryakantbhai Vora Assistant Professor Ph.D. Embedded Systems
5 Mr. Yagnesh Narshibhai Makwana Assistant Professor M.E. Analog and Digital Electronics, data Communication
6 Ms. Seema Bharatbhai Vora Assistant Professor M.E. Digital Communication, Fiber Optics Communication, Microprocessor
7 Ms. Poorvi Hasmukhbhai Patel Assistant Professor M.E. Image Processing
8 Mr. Pratik Shaileshbahi Kadecha Assistant Professor M.E. Electromagnetics and signal processing.
9 Mr. Jay Ramnikbahi Bhadeshiya Assistant Professor M.E. Wireless Sensor Network, Computer Networking
10 Mr. Tushar Jayantilal Mehta Assistant Professor M.E. Microcontroller, Embedded Systems, Wireless Sensor Networks, Microprocessor
11 Mr. Kalpesh Ramnikbahi Chudasama Assistant Professor M.E. Antenna Designing
12 Mr. Hiren Mahendrabhai Bhatt Assistant Professor M.E. Communication systems
13 Mr. Himanshu Harishbhai Bhimani Assistant Professor M.E. Communication systems, Electronic measurements
14 Mr. Jay Ashwinbhai Patel Assistant Professor M.E.
15 Mr. Rakesh D. Oza Assistant Professor M.E.

Studies

Students of 8th semester (Current Batch) are placed and following is the placement details

Sr. No.

Name of Student

Company

Place

Salary / Annum

1

Jani Bansari

Future Group

Ahmedabad

1,80,000

2

Kakadiya Sweta

FeedChem Inc and Fortune Inc.

Rajkot

1,20,000

3

Mishra Mayank

Matrix ComSec Pvt. Ltd.

Vadodara

2,40,000

4

Modha Harshad

GTPL Hathway Ltd.

Porbandar

1,56,000

5

Modha Nayan

HCL Services Ltd.

Rajkot

1,44,000

6

Jogiya Dimple

Possible Automation

Rajkot

1,20,000

7

Kotila Harsiddhi

Possible Automation

Rajkot

1,20,000

8

Bavishi Jash

Tele India Network Pvt. Ltd

Ahmedabad

2,40,000

9

Basiya Ajay

Tech2Me Broadband

Rajkot

1,20,000

10

Vaghasiya Yash

Adani Power Plant

Mundra

1,46,000

11

Solanki Anand

Adani Power Plant

Mundra

1,46,000

12

Vyas Hardik

Adani Power Plant

Mundra

1,46,000

13

Shishangiya Jay

Hitachi Hi-Rel

Gandhinagar

1,80,000

14

Chauhan Satish

Broad Band

Porbandar

1,44,000

15

Haryani Mitul

E-Infochips

Ahmedabad

2,40,000

16

Pandya Kishan

ICICI Bank

Rajkot

1,44,000

17

Rathod Tushar

Union Bank

Rajkot

1,32,000

18

Hemal Shah

SkillVentory

Ahmedabad

2,16,000

Sr. No.

Name

Semester

Achievement

1

Alpa Chavda

4

Winner – On the Spot Circuit Making Competition GEC, Rajkot 2017

2

Viral Chavda

6

Winner – On the Spot Circuit Making Competition GEC, Rajkot 2017

Extra Curricular Activities

Sr. No. Name Semester Achievement
1 Ajay Vagadiya 4 Silver Medal – All India Shitoryu Karate Championship, Baroda 2017
2 Ajay Vagadiya 4 Gold Medal – Open Gujarat Karate Championship Junagadh 2016

Sr No.

Title of Research Paper

Name of Faculty

Designation

Link to the Paper Published

1 Performance Analysis of Digital Image Watermarking Technique–Combined DWT–DCT over individual DWT Dr. Ashish M. Kothari Head of Department and Assistant Professor
http://library.atmiya.net:8080/dspace/handle/123456789/188/recent-submissions?offset=0
2 Hybridization of DCT and SVD in the Implementation and Performance Analysis of Video Watermarking Dr. Ashish M. Kothari Head of Department and Assistant Professor http://library.atmiya.net:8080/dspace/handle/123456789/188/recent
3 Video Watermarking-Combination of Discrete Wavelet & Cosine Transform to Achieve Extra Robustness Dr. Ashish M. Kothari Head of Department and Assistant Professor http://library.atmiya.net:8080/dspace/handle/123456789/188/recent
4 Transform Domain Video Watermarking: Design, Implementation and Performance Analysis Dr. Ashish M. Kothari Head of Department and Assistant Professor http://library.atmiya.net:8080/dspace/handle/123456789/188/recent
5 Performance Analysis of Digital Video Watermarking using Discrete Cosine Transform Dr. Ashish M. Kothari Head of Department and Assistant Professor http://library.atmiya.net:8080/dspace/handle/123456789/188/recent
6 Performance analysis of medical image compression techniques Dr. Ashish M. Kothari Head of Department and Assistant Professor http://library.atmiya.net:8080/dspace/handle/123456789/188/recent
7 Design, implementation and performance analysis of digital watermarking for video Dr. Ashish M. Kothari Head of Department and Assistant Professor http://library.atmiya.net:8080/dspace/handle/123456789/188/recent
8 Video Watermarking–Implementation and Performance Analysis of Combined DWT–SVD Approach Dr. Ashish M. Kothari Head of Department and Assistant Professor http://library.atmiya.net:8080/dspace/handle/123456789/188/recent
9 Feature Extraction for Texture classification–An Approach with Discrete Wavelet Transform Dr. Ashish M. Kothari Head of Department and Assistant Professor http://library.atmiya.net:8080/dspace/handle/123456789/188/recent
10 Discrete wavelet transform based digital video watermarking-A novel approach to hide binary watermark behind video Dr. Ashish M. Kothari Head of Department and Assistant Professor http://library.atmiya.net:8080/dspace/handle/123456789/188/recent
11 Comparative Survey of Face Recognition Techniques Dr. Ashish M. Kothari Head of Department and Assistant Professor http://library.atmiya.net:8080/dspace/handle/123456789/188/recent
12 Biometric Template Feature Extraction and Matching Using ISEF Edge Detection and Contouring Based Algorithm Dr. Ashish M. Kothari Head of Department and Assistant Professor http://library.atmiya.net:8080/dspace/handle/123456789/188/recent
13 Video Watermarking–Embedding binary watermark into the digital video using hybridization of three transforms Dr. Ashish M. Kothari Head of Department and Assistant Professor http://library.atmiya.net:8080/dspace/handle/123456789/188/recent
14 Implementation & Performance Analysis of Rehabilitated Cyclic Scheduling Algorithms for Real Time Systems using TORSCHE & True Time Kernel Vishal Vora Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=3ikblM0AAAAJ&citation_for_view=3ikblM0AAAAJ:qUcmZB5y_30C
15 An advanced approach for implementation of real time scheduling algorithm for efficient mass production Vishal Vora Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=3ikblM0AAAAJ&citation_for_view=3ikblM0AAAAJ:u-x6o8ySG0sC
16 Implementation & Performance Analysis of Real Time Kernel for design of distributed control network using True Time Simulator Vishal Vora Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=3ikblM0AAAAJ&citation_for_view=3ikblM0AAAAJ:9yKSN-GCB0IC
17 A Novel Approach for Adjustment of CH in Energy Efficient routing Protocol (LEACH) for Wireless Sensor Network Vishal Vora Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=3ikblM0AAAAJ&citation_for_view=3ikblM0AAAAJ:hFOr9nPyWt4C
18 MPLEMENTATION OF DATA TRANSFER OPERATION FOR MULTI-LAYER AHB-ADVANCED HIGH PERFORMANCE BUS Vishal Vora Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=3ikblM0AAAAJ&citation_for_view=3ikblM0AAAAJ:mB3voiENLucC
19 Novel Scheduling algorithm for Embedded Applications using TORSCHE & True Time Kernel Vishal Vora Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=3ikblM0AAAAJ&citation_for_view=3ikblM0AAAAJ:hC7cP41nSMkC
20 MOBILE OPERATED CAR COOLING SYSTEM Vishal Vora Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=3ikblM0AAAAJ&citation_for_view=3ikblM0AAAAJ:4DMP91E08xMC
21 Ethernet Through Industrial Parameter Monitoring Vishal Vora Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=3ikblM0AAAAJ&citation_for_view=3ikblM0AAAAJ:mVmsd5A6BfQC
22 Call Quality Measurement and Application in Telecommunication Network Vishal Vora Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=3ikblM0AAAAJ&citation_for_view=3ikblM0AAAAJ:ZeXyd9-uunAC
23 Signaling Techniques in Telecommunication Network Vishal Vora Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=3ikblM0AAAAJ&citation_for_view=3ikblM0AAAAJ:qUcmZB5y_30C
24 Video Streaming using Raspberry Pi Vishal Vora Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=3ikblM0AAAAJ&citation_for_view=3ikblM0AAAAJ:Wp0gIr-vW9MC
25 Real Time Video Monitoring System Using Raspberry Pi Vishal Vora Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=3ikblM0AAAAJ&citation_for_view=3ikblM0AAAAJ:9ZlFYXVOiuMC
26 A Reformed Cluster-Head of LEACH Protocol and Performance Analysis with Conventional Routing Protocol for WSN Vishal Vora Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=3ikblM0AAAAJ&citation_for_view=3ikblM0AAAAJ:HDshCWvjkbEC
27 Design Incrementing Burst Data Transfer Operation for AMBA-Advanced High Performance Bus Vishal Vora Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=3ikblM0AAAAJ&citation_for_view=3ikblM0AAAAJ:-f6ydRqryjwC
28 Performance Analysis of Image Compression: A Discrete
Wavelet Transform Based Approach
Poorvi H. Patel Assistant Professor https://ijset.com/ijset/publication/v1s3/PP%2063-66%20Performance%20Analysis%20of%20Image%20Compression%20A%20discrete%20wavelet%20Transform%20based%20Approach%20yogita.pdf
29 Fusion of Reconstructed Magnitude and Phase part of MRI Poorvi H. Patel Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/scholar?hl=en&q=Fusion+of+Reconstructed+Magnitude+and+Phase+part+of+MRI&btnG=
30 Affine Registration of the Magnitude and Phase Reconstructed MR Image Poorvi H. Patel Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/scholar?q=Affine+Registration+of+the+Magnitude+and+Phase+Reconstructed+MR+Image&btnG=&hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5
31 A Comparison Of Discrete Cosine Transform Using Chen’s and Cordic Algorithm Poorvi H. Patel Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/scholar?q=A+Comparison+Of+Discrete+Cosine+Transform+Using+Chen%E2%80%99s+and+Cordic+Algorithm&btnG=&hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5
32 Nonlinear Fusion Techniques Comparative Analysis For The Confiscation of Reconnaissance Effects from the Fused Image Poorvi H. Patel Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/scholar?q=Nonlinear+Fusion+Techniques+Comparative+Analysis+For+The+Confiscation+of+Reconnaissance+Effects+from+the+Fused+Image&btnG=&hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5
33 A Review on Different Techniques Used for Feature Extractions from Mammogram of Breast Cancer Poorvi H. Patel Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/scholar?q=A+Review+on+Different+Techniques+Used+for+Feature+Extractions+from+Mammogram+of+Breast+Cancer&btnG=&hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5
34 The different image processing techniques to text from natural images: A Survey Poorvi H. Patel Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/scholar?q=The+different+image+processing+techniques+to+text+from+natural+images%3A+A+Survey+poorvi&btnG=&hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5
35 An efficient embedded coding of the medical image
compression
Poorvi H. Patel Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/scholar?q=An+efficient+embedded+coding+of+the+medical+image+compression+phpatel&btnG=&hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5
36 Optimize Similarity Measurement of the Magnitude and Phase
Corrected MR Image using Affine Registration
Poorvi H. Patel Assistant Professor https://scholar.google.co.in/scholar?q=Optimize+Similarity+Measurement+of+the+Magnitude+and+Phase+Corrected+MR+Image+using+Affine+Registration+phpatel&btnG=&hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5

Coordinated / Conducted

  • Course Coordinator of the One Week GUJCOST sponsored STTP on Recent Trends in Image Processing held at Atmiya Institute of Technology & Science, Rajkot during 5th to 9th July, 2011.
  • Coordinator of one day workshop on “Patent Search Methodology”, conducted at Atmiya Institute of Technology & Science, Rajkot and sponsored by Gujarat Technological University on 23rd September, 2012.
  • Coordinator of one day workshop on “Patent Search and analysis report generation”, conducted at Atmiya Institute of Technology & Science, Rajkot and sponsored by Gujarat Technological University on 5th October, 2013.
  • Coordinator of one day workshop on “Patent Draft Exercise”, conducted at Atmiya Institute of Technology & Science, Rajkot and sponsored by Gujarat Technological University on 22nd April 2014.
  • Coordinator of one day event “Tech-Idea 2013”, conducted at Atmiya Institute of Technology & Science, Rajkot on 9th March, 2013.
  • Coordinator of one day event “Scholars Studio”, conducted at Atmiya Institute of Technology & Science, Rajkot on 15th March, 2013.
  • Organizer of a Workshop for OSCAD at Atmiya Institute of Technology & Science, Rajkot on 23rd August, 2013 with the help of Team Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay and funded by NMEICT, MHRD, Government of India.

Attended

  • Four Day Workshop on “English Communication Skills and Creativity” Organized by Academy for Creative Teaching at Atmiya Institute of Technology and Science, Rajkot from 15th to 18th May 2006.
  • One Day Workshop on “Embedded Systems,” organized by Dept. of Computer Science, Sau. Univerisity – Rajkot, Edutech Systems – Vadodara and Royal Electronics – Vadodara, on Dec. 15 2006.
  • Workshop on “EMBEDDED SYSTEMS USING 8051/ARM MICROCONTROLLERS” Organized by Department of Computer Science, Saurashtra University, Rajkot and SPJ systems, Pune, from 24th to 26th August, 2007.<