• EAMCET/ECET/ICET CODE: VMEG

Research and Development (R&D) Cell

The R&D Cell is the central office driving VCE’s research strategy and innovation goals.

Infrastructure

Academic spaces supporting effective teaching, experimentation, and innovation

The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering is supported by well-planned infrastructure that enhances the teaching–learning process. Modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, and centres of excellence provide students with an engaging and practical learning environment.

  • LCD projectors and multimedia facilities
  • Whiteboards and interactive teaching tools
  • Comfortable seating and good visibility
  • Internet connectivity and power backup

Objectives

  • Provide a dedicated workspace for academic project development
  • Enable application of theoretical concepts to real-world problems
  • Encourage innovation through prototype and proof-of-concept development
  • Support multidisciplinary and team-based projects
  • Prepare students for industry roles using modern tools and platforms

Major Facilities and Equipment

  • DC–DC buck and boost converters (1 kW)
  • Power meters with communication interfaces
  • Digital Storage Oscilloscope (Tektronix)
  • Transformer winding machine
  • Soldering and prototyping stations
  • Embedded platforms: Raspberry Pi, NodeMCU, Intel Galileo
  • FPGA development boards (Artix-7)

Objectives

  • Support research in embedded, power, and control systems
  • Provide hands-on experience with development boards and DAQ systems
  • Enable modeling and simulation using industry-standard software
  • Encourage innovation, experimentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Familiarize students with tools used in industry and research institutions

Major Facilities and Tools

  • MATLAB and Simulink
  • LabVIEW with Data Acquisition (DAQ)
  • MiPower software
  • Embedded platforms: Raspberry Pi, NodeMCU, Intel Galileo
  • FPGA development boards (Artix-7)

Focus Areas

  • Solar, wind, and hybrid energy systems
  • Energy storage and power quality improvement
  • Renewable energy integration and smart grids
  • AI, IoT, and data analytics for energy management

Facilities and Equipment

  • dSPACE real-time controller system
  • DC–DC buck–boost converters and three-phase inverters
  • Solar PV standalone systems
  • Wind energy turbine system
  • Power meters, current probes, and LCR meters
  • Electrical workbenches and loading arrangements