About Us
The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering is a recognised Research Centre under Anna University, Chennai since 2015. The research centre provides opportunities for scholars to pursue doctoral research in emerging areas of electrical engineering including Smart Grid, Renewable Energy Systems, Control and Instrumentation, Power Electronics and Power Systems. The department has successfully completed two consultancy projects with more in progress. Faculty members with Ph.D qualifications actively guide scholars through rigorous research programmes, contributing findings to national and international journals and funded research projects.
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Graduates of EEE program effectively demonstrate electrical and electronics engineering knowledge and entrepreneurial skills by providing practical solution
Graduates of EEE program effectively demonstrate professionalism in multi- disciplinary engineering environment, leadership quality and teamwork.
Graduates of EEE program make contributions to knowledge and establish best engineering practice through research and development.
Graduates of EEE program demonstrate an ethical commitment to the community and the profession through involvement with professional organizations and society.
Graduates of EEE program engage in life-long learning as demonstrated through career advancement.
Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development. (WK1 to WK4)
Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems/components/processes to meet identified needs with consideration for the public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, culture, society and environment as required. (WK5)
Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modelling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions. (WK8).
Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering & IT tools, including prediction and modelling recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems. (WK2 and WK6)
Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment. (WK1, WK5, and WK7).
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adhere to national & international laws. (WK9)
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. (WK8)
A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable to the discipline and awareness of relevant social sciences.
Conceptually-based mathematics, numerical analysis, data analysis, statistics and formal aspects of computer and information science to support detailed analysis and modelling applicable to the discipline.
A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals required in the engineering discipline.
Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and bodies of knowledge for the accepted practice areas in the engineering discipline; much is at the forefront of the discipline.
Knowledge, including efficient resource use, environmental impacts, whole-life cost, re-use of resources, net zero carbon, and similar concepts, that supports engineering design and operations in a practice area.
Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in the engineering discipline.
Knowledge of the role of engineering in society and identified issues in engineering practice in the discipline, such as the professional responsibility of an engineer to public safety and sustainable development.
Engagement with selected knowledge in the current research literature of the discipline, awareness of the power of critical thinking and creative approaches to evaluate emerging issues.
Ethics, inclusive behavior and conduct. Knowledge of professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of engineering practice. Awareness of the need for diversity by reason of ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability etc. with mutual understanding and respect, and of inclusive attitudes.
Ability to apply Mathematics, Science, Electrical and Electronics knowledge to solve engineering problems in the field of Electrical and Electronic Circuits, Electrical Instrumentation, Signal Processing, Power Systems, Power Electronics, Electrical Drives and Energy Utilization.
Ability to design and analyze controllable, reliable and sustainable Electrical and Electronic Systems using Mathematical Models, Computer Systems and Software Knowledge.
Ability to develop and implement integrated solutions combining electric vehicle technology, green energy systems, energy storage, and grid communication within smart grid frameworks to create sustainable, intelligent, and resilient power infrastructure.

The Power System Simulation Lab is equipped with ETAP, PSCAD, LABVIEW and MATLAB software supporting load flow analysis, transient stability analysis, short circuit analysis and load frequency dynamic analysis. The Solar Lab with 1KW solar panel and charge controller supports renewable energy research. The Power Electronics Lab has an IGBT based three phase inverter fed drive for motor control research.

The department library has a collection of 350 books on a variety of subjects. Project reports, laboratory manuals and old university question papers are available supporting teaching and research activities. Access to the central library with 44,263 books, Elsevier e-journal database, DELNET and National Digital Library is also provided for comprehensive research reference.

The department was formed with the primary objective of providing world class education in Electrical Engineering. The department focuses on bridging the gap between campus education and industry needs through internships, guest lectures, workshops and funded research projects.













