The faculty at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Vadodara, is primarily composed of research-active professionals who emphasize a "knowledge-first" approach. As an Institute of National Importance, it maintains a highly favorable teacher-to-student ratio of 1:9, ensuring personalized mentorship and a rigorous academic environment.
The institute is currently led by Prof. Dharmendra Singh, a distinguished academician who joined as Director after a prolific tenure at IIT Roorkee. He is recognized among the top 2% of scientists globally in Electronics and Telecommunication by Stanford University.
Faculty Name
Designation
Prof. Dharmendra Singh
Director
Dr. Ashish Phophalia
Assistant Professor (CSE)
Dr. Naveen Kumar
Dr. Bhupendra Kumar
Assistant Professor (ECE)
Dr. Novarun Deb
The faculty body is divided across key technical and scientific departments, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research.
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE): Focus areas include Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Blockchain Technology, and IoT Security. Faculty members like Dr. Pramit Mazumdar specialize in immersive media (AR/VR) and visual quality assessment.
Electronics & Communication (ECE): Research is centered on VLSI Design, 5G/6G Wireless Communication, and Low-power Portable Devices.
Sciences & Humanities: The department includes experts in Commutative Algebra (Mathematics), Quantum Cryptography (Physics), and Linguistics (Humanities), ensuring a well-rounded engineering education.
Industry Integration: With TCS as an industry partner, faculty members frequently align classroom projects with real-world corporate challenges.
Research Pedigree: Most faculty members hold Ph.Ds from premier Indian institutes (IITs/NITs) or have completed Post-doctoral fellowships at international universities in Italy, Germany, and Taiwan.
Project-Based Learning: For the 2026 session, the faculty has transitioned toward more lab-intensive and project-based courses to foster an entrepreneurial mindset among students.
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