Centre of Excellence for Internet of Things (IoT)

About Centre of Excellence for Internet of Things (IoT)

The Department of ECE, GNITS has established Centre of Excellence in Internet of Things
(CoEIoT) in collaboration with Texas University Program in the year 2017.This center of
Excellence stands as a pivotal hub within our academic institution, that focuses on driving innovation,
expertise, and best practices in the field of IoT. The main purpose of establishing an IoT Center of
Excellence is to accelerate the development, deployment, and adoption of IoT technologies and
solutions. The establishment of this center aims to enhance students’ skills, fostering innovation in
technology and the creation of commercially valuable smart systems. The IoT Center of Excellence
serves as a collaborative platform for students and faculty to engage closely with the industry,
maximizing the efficient utilization of resources. The laboratory is equipped with IoT kits valued at
Rs.2.47 Lakhs, facilitating the development of various projects in IoT and Embedded systems.

Key Highlights:

Publication of research papers in renowned journals and conferences, contributing to the advancement of IoT knowledge.
Successful deployment of IoT solutions addressing critical issues in healthcare, smart cities, agriculture, and industrial automation.
Recognition as a hub for innovation, attracting funding and partnerships from governmental and private entities.

Objectives

⮚ Enabling the innovation, research, and deployment of IoT technologies to generate business value.

⮚ Offering training and skill development initiatives for both employees and students to augment their understanding and proficiency in IoT technologies.

⮚ Promoting cross-functional collaboration among teams, departments, and external partners to harness collective expertise in the development, deployment, and maintenance of IoT solutions.

MoUs

• As a part of “QNX Everywhere in India” with Pi Square Technologies, Hyderabad
• IIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation for Technology Development at GNITS
• M/s Smart Bridge Educational Services Private Limited
• Syncor Solutions Private Limited, Hyderabad
• Texas Instruments Innovation Center (TI India University Program) with Edgate Technologies, Bangalore

More Information

Faculty Members

S.No	Name	Designation	Qualification	Specialization
1	Mr. B. Sreekanth Reddy	Assistant Professor	M.S.	Electrical Engineering
2	T. Srilatha	Assistant Professor	M.E.	Digital Systems
3	M. Shanthi	Assistant Professor	M.Tech	Embedded Systems
4	Dr. B. Pavani	Assistant Professor	Ph.D.	Internet of Things

Infrastructure

S.No.	Name of the Equipment	Significance/ Utility features	No. of Items	Cost in (Rs.)
	CoE in IoT
1	IoT KITS: ⮚ MSP430G2553 Development Kit, ⮚ MSP430FR6989 Development Kit, ⮚ CC110L Booster Pack, ⮚ Educational BoosterPack MKII, ⮚ C2000 Delfino MCUs F28377S Launch Pad Development Kit, ⮚ Motor Drive BoosterPack featuring DRV8301 and NexFET MOSFETs, ⮚ C2000 LED BoosterPack, ⮚ Sensor Hub BoosterPack, ⮚ SimpleLink MSP432P401R Development Kit, ⮚ SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3100 Booster pack, ⮚ Grove starter Kit for launch pad, ⮚ SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3200 Launchpad, ⮚ CC2650 Sensor Tag, ⮚ TM4C129E Crypto Connected IoT Gateway Launch Pad, ⮚ Fuel Tank MKII Battery Booster Pack Plug-In Module, ⮚ Thermocouple Booster pack ADS1118	This CoE In IoT houses a range of Texas Instruments’ LaunchPad kits featuring analog and digital sensors, along with ARM Cortex M0 to ARM Cortex M4 processor cores. These comprehensive kits facilitate the development of a wide spectrum of applications, spanning from straightforward educational projects to sophisticated industrial solutions. They offer versatility in accommodating different analog and digital sensors, enabling the creation of diverse projects suited for educational purposes as well as high-end industrial applications.	36	2,47,800.00

Outcomes

Publication of research papers in renowned journals and conferences, contributing to the advancement of IoT knowledge.
Successful deployment of IoT solutions addressing critical issues in healthcare, smart cities, agriculture, and industrial automation.
Recognition as a hub for innovation, attracting funding and partnerships from governmental and private entities.

Contact

Name of the Coordinator: Chindam Hari Prasad

Designation: Assistant Professor

Email: [email protected]