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ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE)

• The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education is a deemed-to-be-university established under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.
• IFHE's comprehensive student-centric learning approach provides relevant knowledge, imparts practical skills, and inculcates a positive attitude among the students.
• Today, the IFHE is one of the largest multi-disciplinary universities in the country.
• The ICFAI Business School, Faculty of Science and Technology, Faculty of Law , ICFAI School of Architecture, ICFAI School of Social Sciences and Center for Distance and Online Education are the six core academic schools of the university
• IFHE has been permitted by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to start an Off-Campus Center at Bangalore, Karnataka.
• The University is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).
• The University offers students the best and updated curriculum and trains them for rewarding careers.
• It promotes a culture of research that advances knowledge in the field of management, technology, law, architecture, and social sciences.
• IFHE is a Category I Autonomous Institution, and Accredited by NAAC with 'A++' Grade

About Faculty of Science and Technology (IcfaiTech)

Faculty of Science and Technology (IcfaiTech), Hyderabad, is a constituent of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education. It has been established to promote quality education in the field of Science and Technology. IcfaiTech strives to acquire a reputation as a highly purposeful and innovative institution, setting the pace for workable reforms in professional education that are suitable and most relevant to the Indian cultural milieu.

The core philosophy of education at IcfaiTech is to empower students with the proper knowledge and modern skill sets, so that they are ready to face the challenges of the competitive world. IcfaiTech strives to provide its students with the fine edge required to make a successful professional. The programs at IcfaiTech have been uniquely designed by incorporating courses from diverse areas, including humanities, arts, and management, combined with science, engineering, and industry- based internships. IcfaiTech ensures that students gain exposure and knowledge across different disciplines, develop inter-personal skills and leadership qualities that take them beyond traditional thinking and practice.

The educational philosophy and practices at IcfaiTech allow it to integrate an innovative and emerging body of knowledge into its learning system. The highlights of the academic program are summarized below:

• Cutting-edge course curriculum with contemporary and effective pedagogic methods that emphasize application-oriented learning.
• Encouraging students to not only articulate Science and Technology needs but also provide appropriate solutions.
• Developing appreciation for synthesized multidisciplinary learning by way of workshops, internships, and other group learning assignments

About the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and innovation in the fields of electronics, communication systems, and emerging intelligent technologies. The department offers a dynamic learning environment for undergraduate, postgraduate, and research students, integrating strong theoretical foundations with practical, hands-on training in modern electronics and communication engineering.

With a focus on cutting-edge research and industry-relevant skill development, the department covers a wide range of areas including VLSI design, embedded systems, IoT, AI/ML for electronics, communication networks, signal processing, and smart instrumentation. The department encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, promotes innovation through labs and research centers, and fosters a culture of critical thinking, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial mindset.

The faculty team comprises experienced academicians and industry experts actively engaged in research, consultancy, and knowledge transfer. The department maintains strong industry linkages and collaborative projects, ensuring students gain exposure to real-world applications and emerging technologies. Through its academic rigor and research initiatives, the Department of ECE aims to empower students and researchers to become leaders in electronics and communication engineering globally.

Centres and Research Labs – Department of ECE

1. Center for Advanced Nanofabrication and Characterization (CaNFAC): A state-of-the-art cleanroom for micro- and nanotechnology research, equipped with thin film deposition, lithography, oxidation, diffusion furnaces, metallization setup, and CV-IV characterization tools. Supports MOSFET fabrication, dielectric studies, and research in organic and perovskite solar cells.

2. AICTE IDEA Lab: A 5,000 sq. ft. innovation and prototyping hub with PCB milling, 3D printing, laser cutting, and mentoring support to transform student ideas into functional products.

3. Centre for VLSI: Established under MeitY’s C2S Scheme, offering industry-standard EDA tools (Synopsys, Xilinx, Silvaco, ADS, Cliosoft) for advanced VLSI design and hands-on training.

Call for Papers – IC-SEVACS 2026

high-quality research papers for presentation and publication in Springer Conference Proceedings. The conference encourages contributions that address emerging trends, innovations, and applications across electronics, VLSI, communication systems, embedded/IoT systems, and AI-enabled intelligent technologies.

Track 1: Electronic and Nano-Materials

Focus on advances in materials that underpin next-generation electronics and devices.

• Advanced semiconductor materials: Si, Ge, GaN, ZnO
• 2D materials: graphene, MoS₂, phosphorene
• Dielectric, ferroelectric, and piezoelectric materials
• Thin-film deposition and lithography techniques
• Nanowires, nanotubes, and quantum dots
• Inorganic /Organic semiconductors
• 3D IC Integration
• Flexible, wearable, and sustainable electronic materials

Track 2: Semiconductor Devices & Device Modelling

Covers fundamentals and innovations in device physics, modelling, and simulation.

• MOSFET, FinFET, GAAFET, HEMT, NSFET, NCFET and emerging transistors
• Device fabrication challenges and experimental studies
• Compact and physics-based modelling, TCAD simulations
• AI/ML-assisted device modelling and parameter extraction
• Reliability, performance optimization, and variability analysis
• Inorganic /Organic solar cell devices

Track 3: VLSI Design and Embedded Systems

Explores design, optimization, and application of integrated circuits and embedded systems.

• CMOS digital, analog, and mixed-signal design
• Low-power and high-performance VLSI architectures
• FPGA, ASIC, and SoC design methodologies
• Hardware-software co-design and verification
• Embedded microcontrollers and real-time systems
• Firmware development for IoT and automation
• VLSI testing, fault tolerance, and reliability
• AI/ML accelerators and hardware optimization

Track 4: Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Sensors

Covers architecture, applications, and intelligence in IoT-enabled systems.

• IoT system architectures, protocols, and platforms
• Edge, fog, and cloud computing integration
• Smart sensors for healthcare, industry, and environment
• Sensor networks, fusion, and distributed intelligence
• Low-power and energy-efficient IoT systems
• AI-enabled IoT and embedded intelligence
• Industrial IoT, smart cities, and smart agriculture
• Security, privacy, and reliability in IoT networks

Track 5: Communication Systems

Focus on modern communication networks, devices, and signal processing techniques.

• 5G, 6G, and next-generation wireless communication
• RF and microwave circuit design
• Optical communication and photonic devices
• Antenna design, propagation, and MIMO systems
• Signal processing for communication systems
• Wireless sensor network communication protocols
• Cognitive and software-defined radios
• AI/ML-enabled communication system optimization

Track 6: Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems

Explores AI, ML, and intelligent approaches applied to electronics, embedded systems, and communication.

• AI/ML for device modelling and VLSI design
• Intelligent embedded and IoT systems
• Edge AI and hardware acceleration
• Cyber-physical and autonomous systems
• Predictive analytics and fault detection
• Deep learning for signal, image, and data processing
• AI-driven industrial automation and robotics
• AI-enabled optimization of communication and intelligent systems
• AI/ML for sustainable developments

Submission Guidelines:

• Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished research papers.
• All submissions will undergo peer review for originality, technical quality, and relevance.
• Accepted papers will be published in Springer Conference Proceedings (LNEE) -proposal under consideration.

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