Department Overview
Department Overview
Department Overview
Established in 2008, the Department of Biomedical Engineering at AVIT offers a four-year biomedical engineering course after 12th, focusing on cutting-edge fields like medical robotics, bio-MEMS, and sensor-based diagnostics. Recognised among top biomedical engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu and Chennai, the programme combines academic excellence with hands-on hospital training, industry exposure, and global collaborations.
With a future-ready biomedical engineering syllabus, students gain real-world skills that open doors to careers in healthcare, R&D, and medical technology. The department actively supports innovation through projects, workshops, and research, preparing students to thrive in the growing biomedical engineering scope in India. Many graduates now lead impactful roles in top healthcare companies worldwide.
Mission & Vision
Building a Future of Excellence Through Purpose and Direction
Our Mission
- To make students involve in the technological advancement in the field of biomedical engineering by knowledge transfer and research.
- To impart students the needed skillsets towards the industrial needs and become better engineers in the field of biomedical engineering.
- To motivate the faculty members and students to involve in the research and development on biomedical engineering.
Our Vision
To create a platform for the budding engineers to work on the research and technology in field of biomedical engineering for the betterment of the society to make the next generation better.
Dr. L.K. Hema
Professor and Head
Dr. L.K. Hema is a seasoned engineering academic with 29 years of experience in teaching, training, and multidisciplinary research. Holding a Ph.D. in Wireless Sensor Networks and degrees in B.E., M.Tech (VLSI), and M.S. in Education Management, she has published over 35 research papers and led numerous conferences and workshops. With expertise in VLSI Design, Hardware Security, and Biomedical Devices, she has also authored two books and filed three patents. A recipient of prestigious awards including the DRDO research grant and Best Woman Achiever Award, she actively contributes to national initiatives like Unnat Bharat Abhiyan and holds memberships in IEEE, ISTE, and IAWS.
Programme Highlights
What You’ll Achieve with Us
Programme Outcome (POs)
| P.No | Outcomes | Description |
| PO 1 | Engineering knowledge | Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation to the solution of complex engineering problems. |
| PO 2 | Problem analysis | Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences. |
| PO 3 | Design/development of solutions | Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. |
| PO 4 | Conduct investigations of complex problems | Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions. |
| PO 5 | Modern tool usage | Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations. |
| PO 6 | The engineer and society | Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice. |
| PO 7 | Environment and sustainability | Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development. |
| PO 8 | Ethics | Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice. |
| PO 9 | Individual and team work | Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings. |
| PO 10 | Communication | Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. |
| PO 11 | Project management and finance | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments. |
| PO 12 | Life-long learning | Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. |
Programme Specific Outcome (PSOs)
A graduate of the Bio Medical Engineering Programme will demonstrate:
PSO1:Professional Skills: An ability to apply concepts in Bio Medical Engineering to design and implement complex systems in the areas related to Analog and Digital Electronics, Communication, Signal processing ,VLSI and Embedded systems.
PSO2: Competitive Skills: An ability to make use of acquired technical knowledge for successful career and qualifying in competitive examinations at the National and Global levels.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The graduates will PEO1: Demonstrate technical competence in identifying, analysing and designing innovative, sustainable and cost effective solutions for complex problems.
PEO2: Adapt to rapid changes in tools and technology with an understanding of societal and ecological issues relevant to professional engineering practice through life-long learning.
PEO3: Work successfully in collaborative and multi-disciplinary environments upholding professional and ethical values or pursue higher studies or research.
Board Of Studies
| S.No | Name & Designation | Particulars |
| 1 | Dr.D.Vinod kumar Professor & Head, BME, VMKVEC | Chair Person |
| 2 | Dr. N. Babu Professor, BME, VMKVEC | Internal Expert |
| 3 | Mr.Mathankumar Associate Professor, BME, VMKVEC | Internal Expert |
| 4 | Mrs.S.Vaishnodevi Assistant Professor, BME, VMKVEC | Internal Expert |
| 5 | Ms.LakshmiShree Assistant Professor, BME, AVIT | Internal Expert |
| 6 | Mr.V.Prabhakaran Assistant Professor, BME, AVIT | Internal Expert |
| 7 | Dr. N. Ruban Associate Professor & Head of the Department, Department of Control & Automation (Biomedical), School of Electrical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore. | External Expert |
| 8 | Dr. V. Sapthgirivasan Manager, R& D (Medical Devices) Capegemini | External Expert |
Faculty List
Name with Qualification | Designation |
| Dr. L. K. Hema M.Tech., Ph.D. | Professor & HOD - Incharge |
| Dr. G. O. Jijina Ph.D. | Associate Professor |
| Dr. S. Prasath Alias Surendhar M.Tech., Ph.D. | Associate Professor |
| Mr. P. S. Rajkumar M.Tech. | Associate Professor |
| Mr. V. Prabhakaran M.E., (Ph.D) | Assistant Professor |
| Ms. B. Lakshmi Shree M.E. | Assistant Professor (G-II) |
| Ms. R. Sandhiya M.E. | Assistant Professor |
| Ms. Santhoshini Arulvallal M.E. | Assistant Professor |
| Mrs. S. Mythrehi M.E. | Assistant Professor |
| Ms. L. Nethra M.E. | Assistant Professor |
| Mr. R. Veeraamudhan M.E. | Assistant Professor |
Industry Partners
VEmerge+ Industry Integrated Programmes offered in Collaboration with Industry Partners
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Research
Research
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Research AreasWe focus on key areas like Biomedical Imaging, Bioinformatics, Medical Devices, and Healthcare Technology to advance research and improve lives.
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Publications and PatentsOur students and faculty publish impactful research and file patents in emerging tech fields
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Collaborate
We collaborate with leading industries and institutions to enhance research, innovation, and learning opportunities
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Seeds
We nurture fresh ideas and early-stage research projects, giving students and faculty the platform to transform concepts into impactful innovations.
Laboratories
State of the Art Laboratories
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News & Events
What’s Happening at AVIT
Synergizing Cardiac and Fetal Care: A Practical Workshop on Monitoring Solutions
Date: 03/09/2025
The Inauguration of value added course on VA191-Simulation Open Framework Architecture
Date: 21/09/2024
The Hands-on training in Testing and Calibration of Medical Devices
Date: 19/02/2024
An Awareness Program On Purple day of Epilepsy
Date: 26/04/2025
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