M.Tech. in Optoelectronics & Communications

What are the technologies that harness the power of light? How does a WhatsApp video sent from thousands of kilometers away reach you in a fraction of a second? Can your data travel at the speed of light? Can you send light into a ‘conductor’ like you send an electric current? If yes, then what are the electronic devices that generate, detect and control it?

The answer is Optoelectronics and Communications. Just like electronics did in the 20th century, this set of revolutionary technologies is impacting human progress in the 21st century like none other.

This interdisciplinary programme aims to generate trained professionals in the broad areas of Optoelectronics and Communications with an emphasis on Optical Communications, Optical Networking, Signal Processing, Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) technologies, Computer Programming and Automation.

Students will gain the ability to design, construct and use optoelectronic devices for sensor applications and get hands-on experience with optical fibers and fiber-based components. They will get proficient in building and analyzing computer networks and Optical Networking technologies.

One half of the courses are core papers and the other half are electives, enabling students to pursue their academic interests. The core courses provide a strong foundation in science and engineering which are supplemented by laboratory courses, enabling the students to take up project work in the second year. This training makes them highly compatible and ubiquitous in leading industries and R&D organizations across the world.

ELECTIVES
Throughout the course, in all four semesters, students can customize their programme based on their aptitude and interest. They can pick and choose from any five electives from a broad range of streams (see the list of Courses).

The industry relevant project work taken up by the students in the second year is in collaboration with mentors from leading Networking, Communications and Semiconductor industries. It provides students with an ultimate training to apply the technologies learnt, serving as a heads-up to meet the industry requirements.

The programme will prepare students to enter industries related to telecommunications, fiber optics, photonics, and optoelectronic devices and contribute in the development of critical technologies that are used in areas such as medicine, defence, manufacturing, communication networks, and renewable energy.

On a broader scale, they will also have the ability to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a contemporary, global, economic, environmental, and societal context for sustainable development.