Dr. S. Venkatesh
M.E., Ph.D., MISTE, MIE
Professor & Head,
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
Experience and Expertise
Dr. S. Venkatesh brings over 20 years of rich experience in teaching and research.
He has played a pivotal role in establishing the following academic and research facilities:
- Center for RF & Communication Systems
- Tessolve – TEST Engineering Lab
- NI LabVIEW Academy
- Texas Instruments Innovation Lab
- eYantra Robotics Lab
Research and Publications
- Wireless Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, and Antennas
- Published 15 papers in reputed international journals
- Presented 15 papers at international and national conferences
- Holds one patent in the field of communication systems
- Participated in over 60 professional programs including FDPs and seminars
- Delivered keynote addresses at national and international events
Grants and Projects
- Received a grant of ₹16 lakhs from AICTE MODROB for modernization of the Advanced Communication Laboratory
- Received ₹2 lakhs under the central government-funded project 'Amateur Radio Advanced Digital Communication Network' for transverse equipment
- Received ₹92,000 for organizing the AICTE-ISTE Refresher Programme on Innovation in Teaching and Outcome-Based Education (OBE) in 2022
Awards and Recognition
- Best IETE Student Forum Award
- Best Young Engineer Award – IE(I) Salem Chapter
- Training Partner Excellence Award – Tessolve Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd.
- Certificate of Appreciation from Texas Instruments for mentoring student projects
- Contributed to winning AICTE-CII Best Industry-Linked Technical Institution in India Award
- PALS Award of Excellence – Trichy Cluster
- Recognized for TI Embedded System MOOC – MSP430™ MCU
- Nominated for ICTACT Best Techno Faculty Award
Professional Contributions
- SPOC – AICTE-Margadarshan Scheme & NPTEL
- Coordinator – NIRF, AICTE-CII Survey, NAAC, IUCEE, Autonomous Process
- Subcommittee Member – CII Southern Region (2017 & 2018)
- Licensed HAM Operator
- Life Member – ISTE & Institution of Engineers (India)
“The purpose of education is to make good human beings with skill and expertise… Enlightened human beings can be created by teachers.”
— Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
