The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering was established in the year 1999-2000 and the first batch graduated in 2003. The department offers Under Graduate degree program in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The B.E. program is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi and the program has been accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA), New Delhi.
The department has a band of qualified, well experienced and dedicated faculty members with four Doctorates. Four of our faculty members are pursuing Ph.D., in Anna University and other Universities. The faculty members are encouraged to attend Seminars/Workshops/Conferences and present/publish research papers at National and International Level.
All the laboratories of the department are fully equipped with the state of the art equipments more than meeting the requirement of the Anna University syllabus. The department arranges industrial visits for students to expose them to the industrial practices. The students who have passed out of this department with flying colours are all gainfully employed or pursuing higher studies in India or abroad in reputed Institutions/Universities.
The department has an active “Association of Electrical and Electronics Engineers” which conducts Symposia, Seminars, Workshops and Guest Lectures. The association also brings out a half yearly news letter called `ELEKTRIKA' which is edited and brought out by the efforts of students and faculty members.
Head Of the Department
Dr.N.Gnanasekaran received his BE Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Annamalai University and M.E. Degree in Power System Engineering from College of Engineering-Guindy, Anna University, Chennai. He obtained his Ph.D. from Anna University, Chennai in the area of Power System Distribution Systems. His areas of interest include Electrical Machines, Electrical Power Distribution Systems and Power System Operation and Control.
Dr.N.Gnanasekaran currently serves as a Professor and the Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He has 20 years of teaching experience. He has published number of research papers in National and International journals. He is a member of IEEE, Life member of the Indian Society for Technical Education and the Indian Red Cross Society.
Courses Offered
UG Programme: B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Vision:
To create technically proficient individuals with good attitude and character to meet global standards of excellence across multiple domains in Electrical and Electronics Engineering to serve the industry and society
Mission:
- To equip the students with strong fundamental principles to enable them to acquire advanced technical knowhow in domains of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- To contribute towards the mutual progress of industry and institute by providing technically competent engineers.
- To benefit the society by producing engineers who have an urge for continuous learning and to excel in their profession ethically.
Programme Educational Objectives:
- Our graduates will have the ability to formulate, analyze and solve Electrical and Electronics Engineering problems using basic sciences and mathematics.
- Our graduates will have the competency to acquire thorough knowledge and expertise in the theoretical and practical aspects of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- Our graduates will have the potential to excel in multiple domains of Electrical and Electronics Engineering such as Electrical Machines, Power Systems and Power Electronics.
- Our graduates will have the ability to apply the acquired cutting edge technologies towards inventions and also to become entrepreneurs.
- Our graduates will face contemporary global challenges ethically and with a positive attitude.
Program Specific Outcomes
1.To apply the acquired knowledge to identify, formulate, design and analyze complex engineering problems in the field of Power Systems, Power Electronics and its applications
2.Able to practice eco-friendly electrical system by utilizing renewable energy sources.
Research
Faculty
The department has Four Doctorates and four of our Faculty members are pursuing Ph.D. from various universities.
| S.L. NO | Name of the Faculty | Designation | Field of Research |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. N. Gnanasekaran | Professor | Power System Optimization,Power Distribution System,Power System Operation and Control Electrical Machines |
| 2. | Dr. Pranati Katyal | Professor | Electrical Machines,Electrical Measurements, Converters and Inverters ,Renewable Energy Systems |
| 3. | Dr. Nimain Charan Nayak | Associate Professor | Power System Optimization ,Electrical Drives and Control |
| 4. | Mr. M. Anandan | Associate Professor | Control Engineering Embedded Controllers Digital Image Processing Process Control |
| 5. | Mr. S. Muthurajan | Associate Professor | Power Systems |
| 6. | Mrs. N. Deepa | Associate Professor | Power Systems |
| 7. | Mr. V. Gnanasekar | Assistant Professor | Control Systems Instrumentation Engineering |
| 8. | Mr. M. Muralidharan | Assistant Professor | High Voltage Engineering Renewable Energy Systems |
| 9. | Mrs. K. Anitha | Assistant Professor | Power Electronics for Renewable Energy Systems |
| 10. | Mr. M. Ajaykumar | Assistant Professor | Robotics Renewable Energy Systems |
Engineering Graduates will be able to:
Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems
Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
- Well equipped Laboratories
- Department Library
- Staff cubicles
- HOD Cabin and Staff Conference room
- Smart room
- Four Ventilated Class rooms
- Project Lab
Laboratories with major equipments
The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering has six well equipped laboratories.
To provide exposure to the students with hands on experience on basic practices in Electrical Engineering. This lab caters to the needs of first year B.E. / B. Tech. students of all branches.
To acquaint the students with theory, construction, operation and characteristics of the electric circuits and electronic devices.
Major equipments in this lab are:
- SCR, BJT
- DIAC, TRIAC
- Cathode Ray Oscilloscope
- Thermistor Kit
- JFET, Resonance Measurement Kit
- DCB, DRB, Multimeters etc.
- Half Wave Rectifier and Full Wave Rectifier kit
To enable the students to learn the Construction, Operation and Characteristics of DC Machines, Transformers, Synchronous and Induction Machines and give them experimental skill.
Major Equipments in this lab are:
- DC Shunt Generator
- DC Series Generator
- DC Compound Generator
- DC Shunt Motor
- DC Series Motor
- DC Compound Motor
- Single Phase Squirrel Cage Induction Motor
- Three Phase Squirrel Cage Induction Motor
- Three Phase Slip Ring Induction Motor
- Alternator
- Synchronous Motor
- Single Phase Transformer
- Three Phase Transformer etc.
The Control System part of this lab is equipped with AC and DC Servomotors, Synchro Transmitter and Receiver, Stepper Motor, PID Controllers and Compensator Module to support experiments in control system area. A sophisticated temperature control module is also available. The Instrumentation part of this lab is to fortify the students with adequate work experience in the measurement of displacement, resistance, inductance, torque, angle etc., and to give exposure to AC, DC bridges and transient measurement
Major Equipments in this lab are:
- Control Systems:
AC Servo Motors, Synchros, DC and AC Position Control Kits, Stepper Motors, DC Servo Motors, DC Shunt Motors, DC Shunt Motor Coupled with DC Shunt Generator, PID Controller, Cascade Temperature Controller, Lead -Lag Compensator
- Instrumentation:
Wheatstone Bridge, Anderson Bridge , Kelvin's Double Bridge , Schering Bridge, Cathode Ray Oscilloscope , Digital Storage Oscilloscope, Regulated Power Supply, Strain Gauge Kits, Pressure Gauge Kits, LVTD Kits, Watt Meter, Energy Meter etc
To study the characteristics of switching devices and their applications in rectifier, inverter, chopper and resonant converter. This lab is equipped with Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, Converters, Firing Modules, Digital Storage Oscilloscopes, RLC meters and Power Supply units. This lab is also used for research and development work.
Major Equipments in this lab are:
- Half Wave Rectifier and Full Wave Rectifier Modules
- Resonant DC-DC Converters Modules
- Series and Parallel Inverter
- IGBT based Chopper Modules, Voltage Commutation Choppers
- SCR, TRIAC, MOSFET Modules
- Single Phase and Three Phase PWM Inverter Modules
- Single Phase Cyclo-Converters
To acquire software development skills and experience in the usage of standard packages necessary for analysis and simulation of power system required for its planning, operation and control. This lab has 36 terminals and is equipped with AU Power Lab Software Package and MATLAB. It supports the students and faculty members to develop and validate any software package required for the projects and also utilized for research & development activities.
Best Outgoing Student of EEE department
| S.L. NO | Academic Year | Name of the Student |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2017-2018 | Sanket R Jain |
| 2. | 2016-2017 | Dungaram D |
| 3. | 2015-2016 | Sandeep K S |
Dr. N. Gnanasekaran
B.E., M.E., Ph.D. |Professor & HOD
Dr. Pranati Katyal
B.E., M.Tech(Distn.),Ph.D.|Professor
Dr.NimainCharanNayak
A.M.I.E., M.Tech., Ph.D. |Associate Professor
Dr. M. ANANDAN
B.Sc., B.Tech., M.Tech., Ph.D (Pursuing)| Associate Professor
Mrs. N. Deepa
B.E.,M.Tech,Ph.D.(Pur) | Assot. Professor
Dr. V. Gnanasekar
B.E., M.Tech, Ph.D| Asst. Professor
Ms. M. Sathya
DECE |Lab Instructor
Mr. V. Sivakumar
BBA (OUS), DEEE | Lab Instructor
