Electronique Design Centre (EDC), established by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chitkara University Punjab is a state-of-the-art innovation hub dedicated to fostering electronics prototyping, research, and hands-on learning for students and aspiring engineers. With a strong focus on Embedded Systems, IoT application development, Cyber Physical System, and cutting-edge technologies like AI/ML, Edge AI, Embedded AI, EDC provides a collaborative ecosystem where creativity meets technical expertise.
Objective
To empower students with practical electronics design skills by offering access to advanced tools, mentorship, and industry-aligned projects, bridging the gap between academia and real-world applications.
Mission
- Promote innovation and entrepreneurship in electronics and embedded systems.
- Provide hands-on training in PCB design, microcontroller programming, Edge AI, and IoT application development.
- Support student-led projects from concept to prototype, encouraging problem-solving and critical thinking.
- Collaborate with industries and research institutions to enhance skill development.
Vision
To become a premier electronics design hub that nurtures future engineers and innovators, driving advancements in smart technologies, automation, and sustainable electronics solutions.
Key Facilities & Offerings
- Prototyping Lab – Equipped with nRF52, Raspberry Pi, STM32, Arduino and FPGA kits.
- PCB Design & Fabrication – Supports end-to-end circuit development.
- Workshops & Hackathons – Regular training on Embedded C, IoT, and AR/VR integration. Organizing annual Hackathon “TecHacks” since 2019.
- Industry Partnerships – Collaborations with KPIT, STMicroelectronics, Gettobyte Technologies, NXP semiconductor, Silicon Labs, and Deakin University.
At EDC, we believe in “Learning by Doing” where students transform ideas into impactful innovations.
Name and details of member (s) and In charges of Centre
Dean, DECE
Academic Head, DECE
Incharge, Assistant Professor, DECE
amit.pandey@chitkara.edu.in
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Lab Instructor
Seating Capacity: 40
Latest Photographs of Centers with special equipment(s)
Labs Workshops
List of Workshops/Conferences/Seminars/Activities conducted under the Centre
- Design Create Test 2024
- Design Tech Expo 2024
- Electronics Bootcamp 2024
- Sense Think Act – Harnessing Power of Sensors
- Prayas Shala 2024
- TecHacks 4.0
- Embedded Intelligence: The core of CPS
- Idea Immersion Ideathon
- The Arduino Odyssey
- AutoEmbed: Mastering Embedded Systems for Automotive Innovation
List of Research/Innovations/Research Publication (if any)
- A. Kumar, I. Dias, and S. Malhotra, “Research integrated project-based learning in software engineering undergraduate students: A case study,” in 2024 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE), 2024, pp. 1–8.
- A. Kumar et al., “Active Blended Learning model for teaching IoT application development course: A case study,” J. Eng. Educ. Transform., vol. 37, no. IS2, pp. 425–431, 2024.
- J. Jeetasha, A. Kumar, I. Dias, and S. Sharma, “An IoT and machine learning approach to in-home elderly care,” in 2024 IEEE International Conference on Communication, Computing and Signal Processing (IICCCS), 2024, pp. 1–6.
- A. Kumar, A. Singh, I. Dias, V. Sharma, and P. Goyal, “Power-optimized design framework for automatic beverage dispensing machine,” in 2024 2nd International Conference on Advancement in Computation & Computer Technologies (InCACCT), 2024, pp. 800–804.
- Tanay, A. Kumar, and I. Dias, “IoT-enabled sustainable farming framework,” in 2024 2nd International Conference on Advancement in Computation & Computer Technologies (InCACCT), 2024, pp. 789–792.
- S. Sharma, S. Nagpal, Y. Bansal, A. Kumar, and I. Dias, “Design framework for building smart shopping stores using IoT,” in Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024, pp. 405–414.
- C. Singh, Y. Chopra, I. Gupta, H. Singh, A. Kumar, and I. Dias, “IoT-enabled smart restaurant management system,” in Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024, pp. 395–404.
- R. Rajora, A. Kumar, S. Malhotra, and A. Rajora, “Role of IoT in Building Smart Healthcare Infrastructure,” in 2023 3rd Asian Conference on Innovation in Technology (ASIANCON), 2023, pp. 1–6.
- L. Gupta, S. Malhotra, and A. Kumar, “Study of applications of internet of things and machine learning for smart agriculture,” in 2022 IEEE International Conference on Current Development in Engineering and Technology (CCET), 2022, pp. 1–5.
- A. Kumar, S. Malhotra, D. P. Kaur, and L. Gupta, “Weather monitoring and air quality prediction using machine learning,” in 2022 1st International Conference on Computational Science and Technology (ICCST), 2022, pp. 364–368.
MoU/Collaboration with any agency/Institute/Company etc (if any)
Electronique Design Centre (EDC) Partners with AWaDH Lab, IIT Ropar to Advance Cyber-Physical Systems Innovation
List of Conferences
- International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Sustainable Solutions – ICESS2023, November 24 – 25, 2023.
- International Conference on Advanced Network Technologies and Computational Intelligence ICANTCI 2024, April 5–6, 2024
- International Conference on International Conference on Recent Evolutions in Applied Sciences and Engineering- 2024, April 19 – 20, 2024
- International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Sustainable Solutions-ICETSS2024, October 8–9, 2024
- WECON 2025 (Oct 2025) https://www.chitkara.edu.in/wecon/
