Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

RESEARCH ASSOCIATION FOR INNOVATIVE DESIGNS IN COMMUNICATION AND ELECTRONICS

* (Previously referred to as RAIC)

About Us:

The Research Association for Innovative Designs in Communication and Electronics (RACE) is a student-driven technical community committed to fostering creativity, research, and innovation in the fields of Electronics, Embedded Systems, IoT, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence. Formerly known as the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Club (RAIC), the club has now been renamed as RACE to represent its broader vision and expanded scope.

RACE serves as a collaborative platform where students transform ideas into impactful solutions, strengthen their technical foundation, and gain exposure to emerging technologies. The club empowers students to think innovatively, work on real-world problem statements, and build the skills required for industry and research excellence.

Mission of RACE:

• To cultivate innovation and encourage research-oriented learning.
• To bridge theoretical understanding with hands-on, application-based knowledge.
• To provide a structured mentorship environment through guided technical training.
• To shape students into confident engineers capable of designing, building, and presenting impactful projects.

What RACE Off ers:

• Hands-On, Practical Learning: Gain real-world experience through electronics, embedded systems, IoT, robotics, and AI workshops.
• Structured Mentorship Programs: Learn through Phase-based technical training guided by mentors and project leads.
• Technical Project Development: Build industry-relevant prototypes, participate in project teams, and work on real-world engineering problems.
• Research & Innovation Support: Explore research topics, prepare abstracts, write papers, and participate in technical presentations.
• Hackathons & Competitions: Take part in Makeathon, Upagraha events, bot challenges, and internal design contests.
• Industry & Alumni Interaction: Attend expert talks, alumni sessions, and industry-driven workshops for professional exposure.

RACE at Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering (SVCE):

At SVCE, RACE stands as an active centre for exploratory learning, innovation, and skill development. The club encourages students to pursue creative engineering design, undertake technical challenges, and collaborate on impactful projects across multiple domains.

Previously recognized as RAIC, the club continues its legacy of excellence through structured mentorship, project-based learning, and active participation in major departmental events such as Upagraha and Make-a-thon. Through strong teamwork, consistent mentoring, and commitment to learning, RACE continues to empower students in becoming industry-ready engineers.

Objectives of RACE:

• Promote design innovation and research culture among ECE students.
• Train students in emerging technologies through structured phase-based mentorship.
• Encourage hands-on project development under mentor and Project Lead guidance.
• Enable students to participate in hackathons, symposiums, and technical competitions.
• Support personal growth in communication, teamwork, and leadership.
• Create a strong community of learners who collaborate, innovate, and progress together.

Our Faculty guides:

The success RACE at SVCE is guided by the unwavering support and mentorship of its faculty team:

• Dr. N. Kumaratharan – Head of Department, ECE
• Dr. T. J. Jeyaprabha – Faculty Coordinator & Associate Professor, ECE
• Mrs. S. Mary Cynthia – Faculty Coordinator & Assistant Professor, ECE
• Mr. L. K. Balaji Vignesh – Faculty Coordinator & Assistant Professor, ECE

EVENTS:

The RACE at SVCE organizes a wide range of activities that encourage students to innovate, collaborate, and apply their technical knowledge in creative ways. Our events, conducted in collaboration with ECEA and IETE-SF, aim to combine fun with learning while fostering teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

ENIGMA:

A cryptography challenge designed for fi rst-year students to sharpen analytical and problem-solving abilities through logical puzzles and decoding tasks. It helps them develop a strong foundation in critical thinking and cybersecurity concepts.

UPAGRAHA:

A prestigious national-level technical symposium featuring paper presentations, project expos, and innovation contests. The event brings together students from various institutions to share ideas, showcase projects, and celebrate technical excellence.

SYNAPSE:

An engaging circuit debugging challenge tailored for second-year students to test their understanding of electronics fundamentals. It enhances practical circuit analysis skills, sharpens logical reasoning, and bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and real-time troubleshooting

MAKEATHON:

A 24-hour design sprint where participants collaborate to prototype creative solutions for real-world challenges. It promotes innovation, teamwork, and hands-on problem-solving in a fast-paced, competitive setting.

Guest Lectures & Industry Talks:

Interactive sessions by industry experts and academicians on emerging technologies like Artifi cial Intelligence, IoT, and 5G. These talks off er valuable exposure to industry trends and professional insights.

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM (Phase-1 & Phase-2):

The RACE Mentorship Program is a structured, phase-based learning initiative designed to strengthen students’ technical foundations and guide them toward advanced problem-solving and innovation. Through a blend of hands-on sessions, demonstrations, and personalized mentor support, the program introduces students to core concepts like electronics, embedded systems, IoT, machine learning, and artifi cial intelligence. Each phase helps students progress from basic understanding to project-ready profi ciency, ensuring they gain practical skills, confi dence, and the ability to apply knowledge in real-world scenarios. By fostering teamwork, curiosity, and technical excellence, the mentorship program serves as a powerful platform for students to explore, create, and grow as emerging engineers.

OFFICE BEARERS:

Role	Roshan M	IV Year ECE – C
Vice-President	Adarsh S	IV Year ECE – A
Secretary	Lakshanaa A M	III Year ECE – B
Joint Secretary	B. S. Aarti	II Year ECE – A
Joint Secretary	Preethika R	II Year ECE – B
Joint Secretary	Sanjai P	II Year ECE – C
Lead Mentor	Balasaraswathy B	IV Year ECE – A
Lead Mentor	Aswin Kumar K	IV Year ECE – A
Lead Mentor	Vikash S K	IV Year ECE – C
Mentor	Lohith Ashwa S	III Year ECE – B
Mentor	Muhilan S	III Year ECE – B
Mentor	Srivatsan S P	III Year ECE – C
Mentor	Shriram Kumar V	III Year ECE – C
Mentor	Vinayagamurthi E	III Year ECE – C
Mentor	Sudhan S	III Year ECE – C
Mentor	Rithvik R	III Year ECE – C

INAUGURATION 2025-26

GALLERY: EVENTS 2024-25

ENIGMA 24-25

AMPERE QUEST 24-25

MAKEATHON 6.0

UPAGRAHA 24-25

MENTORSHIP 24-25

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RACE Activities:

RAIC Activities 2024-25

RAIC Activities 2023-24

RAIC Activities 2022-23

RAIC Activities 2021-22

RAIC Activities 2020-21

RAIC Activities 2019-20