ANNOUNCEMENTS
NIST UNIVERSITY
Institute Park, Berhampur, Odisha-761008, India
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at NIST University is a vibrant centre of learning, innovation, and research, nurturing future-ready engineers equipped with cutting- edge technical knowledge and problem-solving skills. Our B.Tech,M.Tech and PhD programs are meticulously designed to meet global industry demands and emerging technologies in communication systems, embedded electronics, and VLSI design.
Create an ambience to shape world class engineers in the field of Electronics & Communication Engineering through state-of-art courses and effective collaboration with major academic, research and industrial organizations for growth of the society.
M1: To impart teaching & learning practices through contemporary, advanced and flexible curricula and establish state-of-the-art facilities to provide quality academic ambience.
M2: To create ambience for innovativeness, research and development activities in specific domains of Electronics & Communication Engineering.
M3: To interact with leading research organizations and industry for nurturing leadership and entrepreneurship qualities to meet societal needs with ethical means.
Students have cleared the level-5 of ESSCI Certification exam from the first batch out of 36 registered students.
Communication Laboratory is one of the research laboratories for advanced wireless communication.
Hours summer skill development courses in different electronic domains.
National Conferences (NCDC) to provide a technical environment to the young researchers in different domains each year.
Focuses on understanding the fundamental principles of electronics, including Ohm's law, network theorems, diodes, and transistor-based circuits. Helps first-year students build a strong foundation in electronic components and basic circuit analysis
Emphasizes amplifier design, oscillator circuits, filters, and feedback systems using BJTs and FETs. Provides hands-on experience for understanding analog circuit behavior and real-time signal handling.
Covers logic gate implementation, combinational and sequential circuits, counters, multiplexers, and memory devices. Crucial for building digital systems and understanding binary logic, foundational for VLSI and embedded design.
Involves experiments with signal generation, Fourier transforms, convolution, and system response analysis. Aids in grasping the theoretical and practical understanding of signal behavior across systems—key for communication and control systems.
Includes MATLAB-based experiments on filtering, FFT, convolution, and real-time signal processing. Builds skills in audio/speech/image processing, beneficial for projects in IoT, biomedical, and AI fields.
Based on 8085, 8051, and Arduino/ARM platforms. Students perform coding, interfacing, and control system experiments. Essential for embedded system design and real-time application development, such as robotics and automation.
Focused on sensor networks, Raspberry Pi, NodeMCU, and cloud interfacing using MQTT, ThingSpeak, etc. Equips students with IoT prototyping skills relevant for smart healthcare, agriculture, and industrial automation.
Covers AM/FM modulation, pulse modulation, multiplexing, and digital communication protocols. Supports understanding of 3G/4G/5G communication, broadcasting systems, and data transmission technologies.
Offers Cadence, Xilinx, and Mentor Graphics tools for schematic, layout, and simulation-based design. Enables chip design from RTL to GDSII, preparing students for careers in semiconductor and ASIC industries.
Equipped with PCB prototyping machines, chemical etching setups, and lithography tools. Supports innovation in sensor design, PCB prototyping, and MEMS device fabrication.
Used for designing and testing antennas using CST and HFSS simulation software, along with fabrication tools. Helps in research on wireless communication, radar, satellite, and 5G/6G antenna design.
Provides advanced EDA tools for analog, digital, and mixed-signal IC design. Enhances IC design skills; fosters industry-grade research and internship opportunities.
Involves Spartan, Virtex boards, and programming via Verilog/VHDL. Useful for high-speed data processing, AI accelerators, and real-time prototyping.
Engaged in research on Wave systems, beamforming, MIMO, and AI-assisted communication models. Drives forward-looking research and projects in next-generation wireless systems.
NIST University has a strong track record in campus placements, attracting leading IT and core sector companies. A dedicated placement team offers comprehensive support through mock interviews, soft skills training, and internship opportunities, ensuring students are industry-ready.
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at NIST University, Berhampur, has emerged as a center of excellence for VLSI education and research. It offers specialized programs in VLSI Embedded Systems Design, supported by state-of-the-art labs:
These facilities equip students with hands-on experience in semiconductor and embedded systems design, leading to excellent placement opportunities with top semiconductor companies.
Our students have consistently excelled in national and international competitions, hackathons, and innovation challenges.
In 2023, two of our ECE students secured placement at Western Digital with an impressive ₹19 LPA package.
Many students have published research papers in reputed journals and presented at international conferences.
Project: Glutor: A Non-Invasive Glucometer
Prize: ₹1,00,000
Students: P. Panigrahi, D. Panda, S. Patnaik, S. Choudhury, A. Pujari, K. D. Reddy
Date: February 2021
Project: A Non-Invasive Glucometer
Prize: ₹20,000
Students: K. D. Patro, P. Panigrahi, D. Panda, M. Singh
Date: April 2021
Project: CAPRESS: A Low-Cost Capacitive Pressure Sensor
Prize: ₹1,00,000
Students: A. Choudhury, Ajit Dash, B. S. Patra
Date: June 2020
Achievement: Grand Finalist
Project: Non-Invasive Glucometer
Achievement: Best Hardware Project by DigiKey
Project: Non-Invasive Pulmocarbtor
Achievement: Winner among 70+ Startup Pitches
| SN | Name of Student | Position | Branch & Year | University with QS Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V Someswar Rao | MS | ECE/2024 | NTHU Taiwan-#QS 168 |
| 2 | Ayush Behera | MS | ECE/2024 | NTHU Taiwan-#QS 168 |
| 3 | Vivek Ranjan | MS | ECE/2024 | NTHU Taiwan-#QS 168 |
| 4 | Rohit Raj Padhy | MS | ECE/2023 | NTHU Taiwan-#QS 168 |
| 5 | S Sovan Kumar | MS | ECE/2023 | NTHU Taiwan-#QS 168 |
| 6 | Soumya R Dash | MS | ECE/2022 | UPen, USA-#QS 13 |
| 7 | Debasish Panda | MS | ECE/2022 | IIT Jodhpur |
| 8 | Abinash Patnaik | MS | ECE/2021 | NCTU Taiwan-#QS 240 |
| 9 | S Mohanty | MS | ECE/2021 | NTU Taiwan-#QS 66 |
| 10 | Dipun Jena | MS | ECE/2021 | NTHU Taiwan-#QS 168 |
| 11 | Darsana Deo | MS | ECE/2021 | NTU Taiwan-#QS 66 |
| 12 | Shivendra P Singh | MS | ECE/2021 | NTHU Taiwan-#QS 168 |
| 13 | Bishal Kr Nahak | MS | ECE/2021 | NTHU Taiwan-#QS 168 |
| 14 | Lucky Kr Pradhan | MS | ECE/2021 | NTUST Taiwan-#QS 267 |
| 15 | Abhi Arya | MS | ECE/2021 | NTHU Taiwan-#QS 168 |
| 16 | Shree Patnaik | MS | ECE/2021 | Purdue University IP |
| 17 | Ajit Dash | PhD | ECE/2020 | UNSW Australia-#QS 44 |
| 18 | Abhijeet Choudhury | MS | ECE/2019 | NTHU Taiwan-#QS 168 |
| 19 | Aditya Sharma | MS | ECE/2019 | NTHU Taiwan-#QS 168 |
| 20 | Parkarsh Kumar | MS | ECE/2019 | NTHU Taiwan-#QS 168 |
| 21 | C Binesh Kumar | MS | ECE/2019 | MUAS Germany-#QS1696 |
| 22 | Anupam R Tripathy | MS | ECE/2018 | NTHU Taiwan-#QS 168 |
| 23 | S Sachin Kumar | MS | ECE/2017 | NTHU Taiwan-#QS 168 |
| 24 | Saswati Panda | MS | ECE/2017 | CSU Northfidge |
| 25 | P P Pancham | MS | ECE/2017 | NCTU Taiwan-#QS 240 |
| Name of Student | Branch & Year | Internship Details |
|---|---|---|
| V Someswar Rao | B.Tech ECE-2024 | Internship at CGU, Taiwan: 2023 |
| Ayush Behera | B.Tech ECE-2024 | Internship at CGU, Taiwan: 2023 |
| Vivek Ranjan | B.Tech ECE-2024 | Academia Sinica Taiwan: 2020 |
| Ajit Dash | B.Tech ECE-2020 | Internship at NTU, Taiwan: 2019 |
| Ajit Dash | B.Tech ECE-2020 | Internship at FCU, Taiwan: 2024 |
| Pratik Mohanty | B.Tech ECE-2025 | Internship at NCUE, Taiwan: 2024 |
| B Himansu Reddy | B.Tech ECE-2025 | Internship at NCUE, Taiwan: 2024 |
| Sl. No | Name of Teacher | Title of Project | Funding Agency | Amount | File no |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Ajit Kumar Panda & Dr. Sudhakar Das | Study of the effect of asymmetric potential well structure on the channel conductivity of III – V compound semiconductor based Quantum Well Field Effect Transistor (QWFET) | SERB, Govt of India | Rs. 40 Lakhs | EMR/2017/004175 dated: 04-Apr-2018 |
| 2 | Prof. Ajit Kumar Panda | Application Specific System level Validation and Verification platform for Analog/Mixed Signal/RF Chips | Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Program of DST | Rs. 50 Lakhs | 049/AMT; Area-1-L-1 dated: 15-Jan-2018 |
| 3 | Prof. A. K. Panda | Organize Science Camp under Inspire Internship | DST, Govt of India | Rs. 11 Lakhs | DST/INSPIRE/01/2017/000682 dated: 18-Jan-2018 |
| 4 | Prof. Ajit Kumar Panda | Integrated low-cost water sensors for river water monitoring and decision-making | INDO-U.S. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FORUM | Rs. 98 Lakhs | Ref: IUSsrF/WAQM-Water Quality Project IIT Delhi/2017 dated: 1-Dec-2017 |
| 5 | Prof. Ajit Kumar Panda for Dr. Sangeeta Kumari Palo | Study of carrier transport properties in parabolic and other non-square quantum well field effect transistor (QWFET) structures | SERB, Govt of India | Rs. 28.8 Lakhs | PDF/2016/002779, Dated: 01-Apr-2017 |
| 6 | Prof. Ajit Kumar Panda | Organize Science Camp under Inspire Internship | DST, India | Rs. 16 Lakhs | SR/INSPIRE/2017 |
| 7 | Prof. Ajit Kumar Panda | Innovative research in pedagogy for Mini-MOOCs blended with instruction strategies to enhance quality of Higher Education | Newton-Bhabha Funding (By Royal Society of Engg, UK) | Rs. 0.8 Lakhs | - |
| 8 | Prof. Ajit Kumar Panda | Organize Science Camp under Inspire Internship | DST, India | Rs. 32 Lakhs | SR/INSPIRE/2016 |
| 9 | Prof. Ajit Kumar Panda for Dr. Narayan Sahoo | Study of intersubband effects on electron transport and optoelectronic properties of low dimensional systems | SERB, Govt of India | Rs. 26 Lakhs | PDF/2016/001180 |
| 10 | Dr. Sandipan Mallik | Structural Modification of Flexible Solar Cell by Incorporating Graphene tapered ZnO Anti-reflector in Wearable Electronics Power Solutions | SERB, Govt of India | Rs. 32 Lakhs | ECR/2018/002477 dated: March 2018 |
Research Highlights:
Collaborative projects with Army AD College, Gopalpur on Anti-Drone Systems and DEW-Compatible Power
Sources
Industry tie-ups on AI-driven Communication Systems and IoT Automation
Hosting an International Conference in December 2025 to foster innovation
NIST Device Laboratory – Dept. of Electronics and Communication Engineering
The NIST Device Laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility supporting B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D.
research in Nano Science and Engineering. Guided by experienced faculty, the lab focuses on
semiconductor devices, advanced materials, sensor modules, and renewable energy systems like
next-gen solar cells.
Facilities Include:
Thin Film Deposition: Oxidation Furnace, RF/DC Sputtering, Vacuum Evaporator
Coating & Characterization: Spin Coater, UV-VIS Spectroscopy, Photoluminescence, Four-Probe, STM,
LCR Meter, IV Meter
Students regularly undertake projects in MOS/MIM capacitor fabrication, RRAM, sensor prototypes, and solar cell experiments.
The Electronics and Communication Engineering curriculum provides a balanced view of design and
implementation electronics circuits, microprocessors, narrowband and broadband communication technology.
Recent advances in microprocessor and communication technology, is making the fine lines between
electronics and communication very trivial.
Electronics and Communication engineering is a dynamic and broadly interdisciplinary field that
continues to experience a rapid professional growth. The curriculum is designed cover all aspects of
microelectronics, circuits and systems, microprocessor design, computer and telecommunications.
The students in this discipline are offered a broad ranges of courses such as optics and laser, solid
state devices and materials, digital logic and design, VLSI design, device microfabrication, computer
networks, satellite communication, broadband networks and microwave engineering.
In addition, all the students in this discipline have to take core computer science courses.
The department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is being organized into various groups like
Microwave & Laser communication, Satellite Communication, Signal Processing & microelectronics.
It is proposed that the department should support industrial research activities in the near future.
