Research
Research Areas
The Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Madras conducts cutting-edge research across various domains. Our faculty and students work on fundamental and applied research problems, contributing to technological advancements and societal impact.
Communications, Networks and Signal Processing
Research in communications, networking, and signal processing focuses on developing advanced algorithms and systems for reliable and efficient information transmission, processing, and analysis across various applications.
Key Research Themes:
- Wireless Communications
- Information Theory
- Network Protocols
- Statistical Signal Processing
- Image and Video Processing
- Machine Learning for Signals
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Power Systems, Power Electronics and High Voltage Engineering
Research in power systems, power electronics, and high voltage engineering focuses on generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electrical energy with emphasis on efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
Key Research Themes:
- Smart Grid Technologies
- Renewable Energy Integration
- Power System Protection
- Power Electronic Converters
- High Voltage Engineering
- Electric Drives and Motor Control
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Micro & Nanoelectronics, MEMS, NEMS, Semiconductor Devices
Research in micro and nanoelectronics focuses on developing miniaturized electronic devices, MEMS/NEMS, and advanced semiconductor technologies for various applications including sensors, actuators, and integrated systems.
Key Research Themes:
- Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)
- Nanoelectromechanical Systems (NEMS)
- Semiconductor Device Fabrication
- Nanoelectronics
- Microsensors and Microactuators
- Advanced Semiconductor Materials
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Electronic Systems and Instrumentation
Research in electronic systems and instrumentation focuses on developing advanced measurement systems, biomedical devices, and embedded solutions for various industrial and healthcare applications.
Key Research Themes:
- Biomedical Devices and Instrumentation
- Medical Imaging and Image Processing
- Bio-signal Processing
- Sensors and Signal Conditioning
- Embedded Systems in Instrumentation
- Measurement and Control Systems
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RF & Photonics
Research in RF and photonics focuses on high-frequency electronics, optical communication systems, photonic devices, and their applications in telecommunications, sensing, and information processing.
Key Research Themes:
- RF Circuit Design
- Microwave Engineering
- Optical Communication Systems
- Photonics and Optoelectronics
- Antenna Design
- Photonic Integrated Circuits
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Integrated Circuits and Systems
Research in integrated circuits and systems focuses on designing and developing analog, digital, and mixed-signal ICs for various applications including communications, computing, and signal processing.
Key Research Themes:
- Analog and Mixed-Signal IC Design
- Digital VLSI Design
- Low-Power Circuit Design
- RF Integrated Circuits
- System-on-Chip (SoC) Design
- IC Testing and Verification
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Controls and Optimization
Research in controls and optimization focuses on developing advanced control theories, optimization algorithms, and their applications in complex dynamical systems, automation, and intelligent decision-making.
Key Research Themes:
- System Theory and Control
- Optimal Control
- Robust and Adaptive Control
- Optimization Algorithms
- Multi-agent Systems
- Intelligent Control Systems
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