I. OVERVIEW

The School of Electrical Engineering at MIT, MAHE brings together faculty expertise in the fields of Biomedical, Electronics, Communication, Electrical, Instrumentation and Control. It provides a rich ecosystem in Tissue Engineering, Regenerative Medicine, Bio-material, Drug Delivery, Nano Medicines, Computational Neurology, AI/ML for Healthcare Technology, VLSI, Communication Technology, Cognitive Engineering, MEMS and NEMS Technology, Signal and Image Processing, Power and Energy Systems, Power Electronics and Applications, Electric Vehicle Technology, AI/ML applications to Electrical System, Automation, Advanced and Robust Control Techniques, Cyber Physical System Design, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Smart Transportation System driven by combined strengths in teaching excellence, innovation, research, and active industry collaboration.

The School of Electrical Engineering offers a globally benchmarked curriculum strengthened by experiential learning, international collaborations, and access to state-of-the-art research facilities. The school provides a comprehensive suite of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs supported by experienced faculty and advanced infrastructure, along with specialized research groups focused on innovation and real-world applications. Faculty and students actively contribute to cutting-edge research through funded projects, publications in reputed journals, and patent filings across emerging technological domains. The programs are accredited by national and international bodies, including the NBA and the IET (UK).

Graduates from the school are equipped to pursue careers across diverse sectors including aerospace, healthcare, defense, telecommunications, information technology, finance and smart infrastructure systems, and have been placed in top-tier companies such as Honeywell, ABB, GE, Schnider electric, General Electric, Reliance, L&T, Mahindra & Mahindra, Robert Bosch, Microsoft, Amazon, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, Oracle, Cisco, Samsung, ARM, Intel and various other MNCs.

II. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

1. AI/ML for Healthcare Technology: Advanced data-driven approaches are developed to facilitate accurate diagnosis, prognosis, personalized treatment by leveraging complex biomedical/clinical data to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of healthcare delivery.

2. Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine: This area of expertise centres on restoring or replacing damaged tissues through the use of cells, biomaterials, and bioactive factors to promote natural healing and functional regeneration, enabling advanced therapeutic applications.

3. Biomaterials & Drug Delivery: The area explores controlled and targeted drug-delivery system design to enhance therapeutic efficacy and patient compliance through sustained, site-specific release with minimal side effects.

4. Nanomedicine: Utilization nanoscale materials for precise diagnosis, imaging, and targeted therapy at the cellular and molecular levels. These technologies enhance treatment effectiveness while reducing systemic toxicity.

5. Computational Neurology: Development of mathematical model and data analytics to understand brain function and neurological disorders which enables quantitative analysis of neural signals for improved diagnosis, monitoring, and therapeutic planning.

6. VLSI Technology: Expertise in this domain spans the full lifecycle of integrated circuit development, including CMOS VLSI design, System-on-Chip architectures, and physical hardware realization with hands-on with industry relevant EDA tools emphasizing optimization of power, performance, and area, alongside the testing and verification of next-generation semiconductor technologies.

7. Semiconductor Device Fabrication: Research is supported by state-of-the-art semiconductor device fabrication facility equipped with advanced annealing, PVD systems, thin-film deposition, photolithography, oxidation and diffusion furnace, wet and dry etching bays, probe stations and semiconductor analyzers.

8. MEMS and NEMS Technology: Development of miniaturized sensors, actuators, and transducers through advanced micro and nano-fabrication techniques equipped with Intellisuite and COMSOL Multiphysics which provides integrated platform for process simulation, structural modelling, and device optimization.

9. Communication Technology: This focuses on the development of efficient, reliable, and secure systems for information transmission across wireless, wired, and optical networks. Emphases given to next-generation networks such as 5G/6G, antenna design, IoT, and AI-enabled communication systems incorporating intelligent resource management, network security, and support for data-intensive and latency-critical applications.

10. Cognitive Engineering: This domain combines human-centered design with advanced computational intelligence to connect human cognition with technical systems. Research focuses on Human-Machine Interaction, supported by laboratory facilities equipped with real-time EEG and ECG acquisition systems.

11. Signal and Image Processing: Focuses on the analysis, transformation, and interpretation of signals and visual data to extract meaningful information. Research integrates machine learning techniques for advanced feature extraction and pattern recognition.

12. Electric Vehicle Technology: Emphases on design and modelling of electric vehicles, battery management systems, fuel cell-based electric vehicles, controller design, safety analysis, fast charging, and the impact of electric vehicles on grid stability.

13. AI/ML Applications to Electrical Systems: Research focus is on forecasting grid demand, uncertain renewable resources and electric tariff, optimization, fault diagnosis, predictive maintenance in power and energy systems, intelligent decision-making and real-time monitoring.

14. Power Electronics and Applications: This research area is dedicated to the design and control of power electronic converters, electric drives, and grid-connected applications, addressing MPPT, renewable energy integration, battery management, and FACTS technologies.

15. Power & Energy Systems: Research focus is on planning, operation, and control of modern power grids with high penetration of renewable energy. Key topics include distributed generation, battery storage systems, power quality, smart grids, wide-area protection, fault detection and classification, cybersecurity, network reconfiguration, demand response, and overall power system management.

16. Automation: The research in industrial automation focuses on programmable logic controllers, SCADA and DCS systems, industrial networking protocols, Profibus, Modbus, and SMART devices. Development and optimization of automation architectures, control strategies, and advanced programming techniques to enhance efficiency, reliability, and intelligence in modern industrial systems.

17. Advanced and Robust Control Techniques: Area focuses on development of advanced control techniques involving complementary sensitivity, eigen values, singular values, analysis of uncertainty and model parameter variations with respect to stability, analyse robust stability and robust performance of the system, design of robust controller via controller parameterisation.

18. Cyber Physical System Design: This area focuses on the integration of diverse physical systems and the design of interconnected cyber-physical systems. Research encompasses system modelling, multi-level hierarchies, communication interfaces, and the development of wireless sensor networks, including mobile sensors and medical cyber-physical systems, addressing key challenges and opportunities in system integration and real-time data-driven applications.

19. Virtual & Augmented Reality & Smart Transportation System: Emphases on emerging areas such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Smart Transportation. Research includes visual computation, interactive techniques, and development frameworks in VR; AR and mixed reality technologies and applications; as well as Intelligent Transportation Systems, covering architecture, traffic and incident management, sustainable mobility, travel demand management, and electronic tolling and road-pricing solutions.

III. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

1. Medical Devices Lab: The Medical Devices Lab serves as a vibrant hub for healthcare innovation, fostering interdisciplinary research at the interface of engineering, materials science, and biomedicine. The lab actively engages students in hands-on, translational research, supported by competitive funding from national agencies such as DST, SERB, ICMR, DHR, and BIRAC. Current research initiatives span advanced wearable sensors for Parkinson’s disease monitoring and post-stroke rehabilitation, portable bioprinting systems for wound healing, smart assistive devices, magnetocardiography, sweat analysis platforms, haemodialysis cartridges, CPR machines, and 3D cell culture and tissue engineering. Equipped with dedicated bacterial and animal cell culture facilities, the lab has demonstrated strong research outcomes through high-impact publications, patents, and the successful incubation of seven startups. In addition, the lab offers structured student internships and skill-based training programs, enabling seamless transition to industry and research careers.

2. Non-invasive 3D vector modelling of depolarization sequences using magneto cardiography in Cardiomyopathy study: This is funded project granted from ANRF aims to develop non-invasive 3D vector models of cardiac depolarization sequences using MCG data, supported by computational heart-torso models. The proposed approach facilitates accurate source localization and real-time visualization of myocardial activity, offering an advanced diagnostic tool for improved assessment of cardiomyopathy without invasive procedures.

3. Development of Portable Bioprinting device for Direct printing on burn wound: This is funded project granted from DHR-ICMR and focuses on the development of a portable bioprinting device capable of direct, in situ printing of biocompatible bioinks onto burn wounds. The system aims to enable precise deposition of cell-laden or bioactive materials conforming to wound geometry, promoting accelerated healing and reduced scarring. The proposed portable bioprinter offers a minimally invasive, point-of-care solution for effective burn wound treatment.

4. Adaptive Cognitive Training for Indian Defence: This is funded project granted from LSRB, DRDO with the grant amount Indian Rs. 149.37 Lakh. This project focuses on developing intelligent training systems that enhance cognitive performance, situational awareness, and decision-making abilities of defence personnel. The research integrates adaptive algorithms, neurocognitive assessment, and performance analytics to deliver personalized, mission-specific cognitive training solutions.

5. Physiological Data Acquisition & Analysis Laboratory: The Physiological Acquisition Lab has been established with the objective of acquiring, processing, and analysing diverse physiological signals for advanced healthcare applications. The centre focuses on developing signal processing and AI/ML/DL-based analytical frameworks for understanding complex biological data. Current research activities include EEG-based imagined speech analysis and iris image–based substance abuse detection, supported by an ANRF-funded project. The lab integrates physiological data acquisition systems with machine learning and deep learning approaches to enable objective assessment, early diagnosis, and intelligent decision support in healthcare applications.

6. Technologies for screening and remediation of colistin and doxycycline from hospital effluents: This is a funded project, and grant has been sanctioned by ICMR with the amount of Indian Rs. 68.76 Lakhs. This project aims at developing point of use and point of care devices for environmental and health care applications.

7. Sensor Design Laboratory has been set up funded by DST, CDAC Kolkata, MeitY India and SERB with the grant amount of Indian Rs. 180.75 lakhs This research lab primarily focusses on novel sensor design and device development for healthcare applications. Main focusing area is Detecting contaminants in Water and Food.

8. Product Genesis Laboratory is designed to cater mere ideas to a tangible device that involves a fascinating and meticulous process focusing on is a state-of-the-art facility that drives research and innovation in HealthTech and Agri-Tech. It aims to develop advanced solutions to real-world challenges by fostering collaboration between students, researchers, and industry professionals. It is collaborated with Centre for Innovation and Agripreneurship, National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, Hyderabad.

9. Advanced Health Care Research Lab mainly focusses on critical challenges in detecting life threatening diseases in their early stage using Artificial Intelligence techniques, ultimately contributing to scientific knowledge and societal well-being. The lab has received an external research grant from Science and Engineering Research Board to develop an intelligent algorithm for detecting abnormal emotions among the student community. Research groups also focus on developing the early detection algorithms for ischemic brain stroke, cardiovascular diseases, traumatic brain injury etc.

10. Machine learning for Advanced Process Control Lab has collaboration with National University of Singapore and West Virginia University, USA. collaborative work which has resulted in joint publications on areas like AI-ML, Advanced Process control and Digital Twin with authors from mentioned universities as well as Anna university, Chennai.

11. PCB Design and Fabrication Centre: The centre provides facilities to design and fabricate double layer PCB and antenna. It caters the need of student major projects, prototype development and other research activities. This initiative will promote interdisciplinary research, innovation and consultancy activities within/outside the institution.

12. Centre of Semiconductor Device and Fabrication Lab: This facility is a comprehensive ecosystem designed to connect, create, and fabricate advanced semiconductor devices while fostering skill development and research innovation. The facility offers robust infrastructure supported by a controlled cleanroom environment, enabling a complete fabrication workflow that includes lithography, thin-film deposition, etching, oxidation, and annealing, ensuring industry-aligned process integrity and repeatability. This lab is equipped with state-of-the-art tools such as photolithography units, physical vapor deposition systems, oxidation and diffusion furnaces, wet etching bays, and advanced probe stations with semiconductor analysers. The facility supports the fabrication of a wide range of devices, including MOS capacitors, diodes, transistors, thin-film transistors, sensors, and other experimental devices.

13. 100 5G Use Case Lab: Government’s DoT selected Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal for “100 5G use case labs Initiative” which has been awarded by Honourable Prime Minister on 27th October 2023 virtually from Indian Mobile Congress, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The 5G lab equipment would include 5G Standalone infrastructure, 5G SIMs, Dongles, and IoT Gateway, a Router, and an Application Server to meet the lab’s needs, along with a management dashboard.

14. Advanced Microwave and Antenna Lab: This laboratory is a well-equipped facility dedicated to high-frequency RF, microwave, and millimetre-wave experimentation. It features a high-performance Vector Network Analyzer with a frequency range from 300 kHz to 40 GHz, enabling precise S-parameter measurements, impedance characterization, and reflection and
Transmission characteristics of microwave devices. The laboratory also includes a fully shielded anechoic chamber operational up to 40 GHz, designed for accurate radiation pattern, gain, polarization, efficiency, and radar cross-section measurements. The facility supports comprehensive testing and characterization of various antennas, waveguides, transmission lines, filters, couplers, amplifiers, and other microwave and RF components and industry-oriented projects.

IV. ACADEMIC AND INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS

1. University/Premier Organisations Collaborations:

i. The school of Electrical Engineering has collaboration with IIT Bombay, Jadavpur university, IIT Madras.

ii. The collaborative work with Indian Naval Academy, BRNS and CDAC is ongoing.

iii. The school has MOU with University of Surrey, Macquarie University, ANU, Drexel university and Montan Universität Leoben (Technical University of Leoben) etc.

2. Industry Partnerships:

i. Centre of Excellence for E-Mobility: This was established with L&T EduTech, offers cutting-edge training and research in EV technology. Equipped with advanced tools like DSpace MicroLabBox and BMS setups, it enables students to innovate in e-mobility. Industry-aligned courses, like "Foundations of EV and Hybrid Vehicles" boost career prospects with hands-on expertise.

ii. MIT-MAHE and Schneider Electric (Centre for Industrial Research in Intelligent Technologies) MAHE and Schneider Electric Bengaluru signed an MoU to establish a MAHE Research Centre within Schneider’s Bengaluru R&D environment. The Centre is equipped with an Industrial IoT Systems & Application Research Lab to support IoT, automation, and smart technology projects.

iii. Emona Instruments Pvt. Ltd., and Liquid Instruments, Australia, ARK info Solution, established a Cyber Physical system, Centre of Excellence, fostering capacity building, joint ventures, and regional cooperation.

iv. Kalbavi Cashews Mangalore in design of moisture meter to measure moisture of Cashew Cell.

v. MIT-MAHE & Innvolution Healthcare Centre for Healthcare Research: The MAHE-Innvolution Industry Research Centre has been established with the aim of delivering medical imaging solutions/software.

vi. The school has industry partnership with NXP Semiconductors, Samsung India, Nokia Solutions and Networks, Urosurge Pvt Ltd, Ignion Antennas (Barcelona, Spain), LTTS, Politecnico di Milano, Italy, Semi-Conductor Laboratory (MeitY, GoI, Punjab), SANDISK INDIA Device Design Centre Pvt. Ltd., MARVELL TECHNOLOGIES INDIA Pvt. Ltd., Pi Square Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., and QNX.

3. Start Up/Company

i. Bio-breath solutions is an innovative driven company located in MGoK Bioincubator, MAHE, Manipal. The company develops solutions at the forefront for the healthcare and agricultural sector namely "Portable Gait Profiler" and "KeepSafe - A post-harvest E storage bag". These solutions result from extensive research, prototyping, and user-focused design, aiming to improve lives through innovative technology.

ii. Kumudha Health Tech Pvt Ltd located in Innovation Centre, MIT, MAHE, Manipal. It is a start-up for the design and development of biomedical devices for human welfare.