Program Overview

M.Tech. Sensor System Technology Program

The M.Tech. Sensor System Technology program provides a comprehensive orientation towards the principles of sensors, data acquisition, signal analysis, embedded systems, sensor networking, and control and automation. The program motivates students to explore sensors used in various domains, including automotive, medical, aerospace, agriculture, and communication.

Program Overview

The program offers courses in allied fields such as neural networks, signal processing, and control systems to help students master signal processing and optimal control of sensor-centric systems. Students are exposed to recent developments in these areas through industrial visits to research organizations, industries, guest lectures, hands-on training-based workshops, and more.

Curriculum

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Principles of Sensors
• Data Acquisition and Hardware Interfaces
• Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems
• Control Systems
• Micro Systems & Hybrid Technology
• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Integrated Wave Optics
• Chemical Sensors
• Project Work
  • RF and Microwave Sensors
  • Automotive Sensors
  • Biomedical Sensors
  • Bio Sensors
  • Product Design, Management Techniques, and Entrepreneurship
  • Softcomputing
  • Signal Processing and Data Analytics
  • Flexible and Wearable Sensors
  • Micro and Nano Fluidics
  • Softwares for Embedded Systems
  • Environmental Sensors
  • Nanomaterials and Sensors
  • Sensors for Harsh Environment

Laboratory Facilities

The program has access to several well-equipped laboratories, including:

• Sensors Systems Laboratory, equipped with:
  • Sensors of various types
  • Sensors signal conditioning modules
  • Agilent lab station
  • Digital storage oscilloscope
  • Keithley Pico-ammeter
  • Thermal imaging camera
  • Hot wire anemometer
  • Vibration sensor kit
  • Digital LCR meter
  • Temperature bath
  • Infrared thermometer
  • Laser optical displacement sensor
  • Agilent network analyzer
  • Agilent spectrum analyzer
  • Agilent logic analyzer
• Chemical Sensor Laboratory, equipped with:
  • Sputtering unit
  • Hydraulized motor press
  • Laser Engraver
  • Chemical wet etch bench
  • Flat screen printer with vacuum worktable
  • LCR meter
  • Source IV meter
  • Furnace
  • Ultrasonic cleaner
  • Optical microscope
  • Digital balance
  • Gas sensing setup
• MEMS Design Laboratory, equipped with:
  • Coventorware software
  • COMSOL Multiphysics
  • Intellisuite software
• Data Acquisition Laboratory, equipped with:
  • Lab VIEW
  • NI ELVIS Trainer Kit
  • cDAQ
  • cRIO computer controlling Board
  • NI ELVIS
  • Multisim
  • NI ELVIS Quanser DC Motor Control
  • NI ELVIS Quanser HVAC Trainer
  • LabVIEW DSP Module for NI SPEEDY-33
  • NI WSN Starter Kit

Industry Connections

The program has connections with all major industries and R&D organizations involved in the development of smart sensors, controls, sensor fabrication, embedded solutions, and micro systems, including hardware and software companies.