Civil Engineering

Accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) under Tier-I

Research Excellence and Innovation

The Research & Development (R&D) of the Electrical & Electronics Engineering Department is dedicated to fostering a strong culture of innovation, scientific inquiry, and technological advancement among both faculty and students. The department actively promotes cutting-edge research, high-quality publications, and meaningful collaborations with premier institutions and industries. Aligned with emerging technologies and national priorities in power, energy, and automation, our faculty leads impactful research projects, consultancy work, and technology development initiatives. Simultaneously, students are encouraged to participate in innovation challenges, national and international conferences, prototype development, paper presentations, and R&D-oriented internships. Together, faculty and students contribute to a vibrant research ecosystem that drives creativity, problem solving, and transformative engineering solutions.

The R&D Center of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) at Vardhaman College of Engineering has been officially recognized by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) in the year 2022. The department is further strengthened by JNTUH-recognized Research Supervisors, namely Dr. N. Karuppiah, Professor, EEE, and Dr. Ravivarman S, Professor, EEE, who actively guide research scholars and foster a strong culture of research, innovation, and academic excellence.

Research Publications

The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) is supported by a strong team of qualified and research-oriented faculty members. The department has a total of 20 faculty members, out of which 8 hold doctoral degrees (Ph.D.). The doctorate-qualified faculty maintain an average H-index of 11, reflecting consistent research output and impact. The highest H-index among the faculty is 33, demonstrating excellence in high-impact research. Notably, Dr. B. Praveen Kumar has been recognized among the World’s top 2% of Scientists by Stanford University for the year 2025, highlighting the department’s strong research standing.

Patents

The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) actively fosters a strong culture of research, innovation, and intellectual property creation. Faculty members and researchers of the department have made significant contributions through patents, addressing emerging challenges in electrical engineering, energy systems, power electronics, and allied domains.

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Funded Projects and Consultancy

The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) at Vardhaman College of Engineering has consistently demonstrated strong research capability and societal outreach through the successful execution of multiple externally funded projects and consultancy activities. The department has secured funding from prestigious agencies such as AICTE, DST, and IEI, covering diverse and emerging areas including electric vehicles, renewable energy, smart grids, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, IoT, and community-focused science outreach. Faculty members have led projects on fast charging technologies for electric vehicles and intelligent robotic solutions for solar panels, contributing to sustainable energy development. Several DST–NCSTC projects have focused on creating scientific awareness among school children in rural and semi-urban regions, highlighting the department’s commitment to social responsibility. Long-term funded research on IoT-based SCADA upgradation for smart grids reflects the department’s strength in advanced power system research. In addition, the department has actively conducted AICTE-sponsored Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) and Short-Term Training Programs (STTPs) on contemporary topics such as electric vehicles. These initiatives enhance faculty competence, promote knowledge of dissemination, and strengthen industry–academia interaction. Overall, the funded projects and consultancy activities underline the department’s strong research ecosystem, interdisciplinary approach, and impact on both academia and society.

List of R & D Projects
Sl. No. PI Name Co-PI Names Project title Name of the Funding agency Amount 
01 Mr. S. Vinod Reddy Mr. R. Vijaya Chaitanya Fast charging in Electric Vehicles (Electro Infinity) AICTE -MIC 5,00,000/-
02 Dr. Hari Shankar Jain Dr. N. Karuppiah Innovation intelligence Robot for Solar Panel IEI (R and D Grant) 20,000/-
03 Dr. K. Muruga Perumal  Dr. N. Karuppiah
Dr. B. Praveen kumar
Mr. N. Srinivas
Creation of scientific awareness for the school children about Web Development and Block Chain Technology for the region of Shamshabad Mandal Ranga Reddy District DST-NCSTC   27,85,000/-
04 Dr. Md. Asif Dr. S. Ravi Varman
Mr. B. Rajagopal Reddy
Creation of scientific awareness for the school children about Artificial Intelligence and Cyber security for the region of Shamshabad Mandal Ranga Reddy District  DST (NCSTC  Division) 28,93,000/-
05 Dr. D. Raman Dr. N. Kiran Kumar Development of IoT devices for upgrading existing SCADA systems to Smart Grids DST (DST/ICPS/CPS-individual) 21,31,734/-
06 Mr. Md. Asif Scheme for Conducting  “Faculty Development Programmes”  AICTE (FDP) 6,50,000/-
07 Mr. N. Srinivas Dr. N. Karuppiah STTP on Recent Trends in Electric Vehicles AICTE (STTP/FDP) 81,000/-

Consultancy Services

The Department actively engages with industry partners to provide consultancy services in the areas of power electronics, motor testing, energy systems, automation, and data analysis. These collaborations strengthen industry–academia partnerships and promote applied research and innovation.

Highlights

List of Consultancy Works

Sl. No. PI name Co-PI Names if any Project title Name of the Funding agency Amount
1 Mr. Ananda Kumar Data Analysis using MS Power tool The National Small Industries Corporation 21,440/-
2 Mr. S. Vinod Reddy Dr. S. Ravivarman Design of Power Electronic Drive Systems for Automation Applications. Devi Electronics Hyderabad 2,95,000/-
3 Dr. H S Jain    Dr. S Ravi Varman Precision Measurement of BLDC Motor parameter (Inductance and Resistance) with precision LCR Bridge DRE Motors, Hyderabad 1,06,200/-
4 Dr. H. S. Jain    Dr. S. Ravi Varman Surge Voltage Analysis for Indian railway specified protection units   On load Gears Pvt. Ltd.  Chennai 1,00,980/- 
5 Mr. A. Ananda Kumar DC-DC Converter Design for Electric Vehicles: Customized Solutions with Input Voltage Range (200V-800V) and Output Range (12V-48V) for Maximum Efficiency and Reliability Devi Electronics Hyderabad 1,60,000/- 
6 Dr. K. Muruga Perumal Design of CUK and SEPIC mechanism-based Hybrid converter for commercial load Devi Electronics  Hyderabad  1,95,000/-