Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai (VITC)

AGRHI - VITC

VIT was established with the aim of providing quality higher education on par with international standards. It persistently seeks and adopts innovative methods to improve the quality of higher education on a consistent basis.The campus has a cosmopolitan atmosphere with students from all corners of the globe. Experienced and learned teachers are strongly encouraged to nurture the students. The global standards set at VIT in the field of teaching and research spur us on in our relentless pursuit of excellence. In fact, it has become a way of life for us. The highly motivated youngsters on the campus are a constant source of pride. Our Memoranda of Understanding with various international universities are our major strength. They provide for an exchange of students and faculty and encourage joint research projects for the mutual benefit of these universities.

Dr Sakthivel G

Professor & Associate Dean (SpoRIC)

Expertise in the field of agricultural automation and smart farming technologies, enabling innovative and efficient agricultural practices.

Dr Sivakumar R

Professor & Dean (SpoRIC)

Proficiency spans across renewable energy technologies, complemented by adept field analysis techniques.

Dr Jegadeeshwaran R

Deputy Director, Centre for Automation 

Machine learning expert, tailored for precision agriculture applications, enabling optimized crop management and resource allocation.

Dr Lakshmipathi J

Associate Professor, Centre for Automation

Expertise in the Specialized in agricultural machinery, offering comprehensive expertise in their selection, performance, and optimization for farm applications.

Dr Saravanakumar D

Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Engg.

Specialized in control systems and industrial automation, enabling proficiency in optimizing processes and enhancing operational efficiency.

Dr Rekha D

Associate Professor, Centre for Automation

Expert in drone technology, proficiency in utilizing cutting-edge unmanned aerial systems. Expertise in data analysis techniques.

Dr Abirami S

Assistant Professor, School of Computer Science Engineering

Expertise in spatiotemporal modeling, data analytics, and deep learning.