About the Institution We are a fast-growing engineering institution with a strong focus on applied research, industry-driven education, innovation and entrepreneurship, while maintaining a robust foundation in core engineering disciplines.

About the Role
The Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering is seeking an accomplished academic and research leader who can contribute to the next phase of the department's growth through high-impact research, industry collaboration, sponsored projects, consultancy, international partnerships and technology-led innovation. We are particularly interested in professionals who have demonstrated the ability to bridge academia, industry and applied research. Position Professor / Senior Faculty – Electronics & Communication Engineering. Responsibilities
• The selected candidate will be expected to:
• Lead and strengthen applied research within the Department.
• Develop large-scale industry-sponsored and government-funded research programs.
• Build strategic partnerships with leading national and international companies and universities.
• Drive consultancy, technology development and industry projects.
• Establish new research laboratories, Centres of Excellence and multidisciplinary research groups.
• Mentor faculty and researchers in developing competitive research proposals and publications.
• Guide Ph.
D., postgraduate and undergraduate students in high-quality research and innovation projects.
• Create pathways for patents, technology transfer, licensing and commercialisation.
• Mentor student and faculty-led deep-tech and semiconductor startups.
• Develop international research collaborations and joint programs.
• Strengthen the department's visibility through high-impact publications, patents, funded projects, industry projects and international collaborations.
• Contribute to curriculum development with emphasis on industry relevance, emerging technologies and experiential learning.
• Represent the institution at major academic, industry and research forums nationally and internationally.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the Department as a leading centre for electronics, semiconductor technology, communication and applied research. Qualifications
• Minimum Qualifications & Experience




• Ph.
D. in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, VLSI or a closely related discipline from a reputed institution.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in academia, with significant experience in teaching, research and academic leadership.
• Strong academic and research credentials from reputed institutions.
• Demonstrated experience in building or leading research initiatives, laboratories, Centres of Excellence or academic-industry programs. Required Skills
• We Are Looking For Candidates with a strong track record in one or more of the following areas:
• Applied and industry-oriented research addressing real-world electronics and communication challenges.
• Strong industry connections and engagement with semiconductor, electronics, automotive, telecommunications, embedded systems, aerospace, defence or technology companies.
• Demonstrated experience in industry-sponsored and consultancy projects.
• Track record of securing competitive research grants and externally funded projects from government agencies and industry.
• Strong publication record in reputed international journals and conferences.
• Patents, technology development, technology transfer or commercialisation experience.
• Experience translating research into prototypes, products, IP, semiconductor designs or industrial solutions.
• Established international research collaborations with universities, research institutions and industry.
• Experience developing and managing MoUs, joint research programs, faculty/student exchanges and international academic partnerships.
• Experience in mentoring startups, deep-tech ventures or technology-based entrepreneurial initiatives.
• Ability to build multidisciplinary collaborations in areas such as VLSI, semiconductor design, embedded systems, AI/ML, robotics, IoT, wireless communication,



RF/microwave, signal processing, power electronics, edge computing, photonics and advanced electronics.
• Experience establishing or strengthening Centres of Excellence, laboratories, research groups or industry-funded facilities.
• Strong record of student mentoring in research, innovation, entrepreneurship and industry projects.
• Experience supervising Ph.
D. scholars and postgraduate research students.
• Demonstrated ability to attract and develop high-quality research talent and collaborative research teams.
• Strong professional network across academia, semiconductor companies, electronics OEMs, R&D; organisations and technology startups. Preferred Skills
• Desirable Profile Preference will be given to candidates who have:
• Academic experience at IITs, IISc, BITS Pilani, leading NITs or other reputed national/international universities.
• Significant experience working with or collaborating with leading semiconductor, electronics and technology companies.
• International academic or research experience.
• A strong record of externally funded and industry-sponsored research.
• Experience in semiconductor/VLSI design, chip development, fabrication, EDA, embedded systems or electronics product development.
• Successful technology commercialisation / technology transfer experience.
• Experience building industry-funded laboratories or Centres of Excellence.
• Experience in academic administration, department leadership or institutional development.
• Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be more than an accomplished academic. We are looking for a research-driven academic leader, industry connector and institution builder who can create meaningful impact at the intersection of: Core Electronics × Applied Research × Semiconductor Technology × Industry × Innovation Candidates who have demonstrated the ability to take research from laboratory to industry, build long-term partnerships and create opportunities for students and faculty will be particularly valued.

Location:
• Chennai, Tamil Nadu Department:
• Electronics & Communication Engineering Position:
• Professor / Senior Faculty

Experience:
• Minimum 10 years in academia

📌 Head of Electronics Department (Chennai)
🏢 Chennai Institute of Technology
📍 Chennai