MGIT Faculty Secures Prestigious DRDO-Sponsored Research Project Worth ₹22.42 Lakhs

News Date : 29 Jul 2026     News Report

Hyderabad | July 2026

Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology (MGIT), Hyderabad, is delighted to announce a significant research achievement by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE).

A team of distinguished faculty members comprising Dr. S. P. Singh, Dr. S. Praveena, and Dr. Y. Praveen Kumar Reddy has been awarded a prestigious Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) sponsored research project by the Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL), Hyderabad.

Project Details

• Project Title: Radar Emitter Location Estimation Using TDOA and FDOA from Satellite ELINT System
• Funding Agency: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) through Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL), Hyderabad
• Project Value: ₹22.42 Lakhs
• Principal Investigators: Dr. S. P. Singh, Dr. S. Praveena, and Dr. Y. Praveen Kumar Reddy

The project focuses on developing advanced techniques for radar emitter location estimation using Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA) and Frequency Difference of Arrival (FDOA) from Satellite Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) Systems. The research is expected to contribute significantly to defence technologies, signal processing, and advanced surveillance systems.

This accomplishment reflects MGIT’s unwavering commitment to promoting high-quality research, innovation, and industry-relevant technological advancements. It also reinforces the institute’s strong research ecosystem and its continued collaboration with premier national defence research organizations.

MGIT extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. S. P. Singh, Dr. S. Praveena, and Dr. Y. Praveen Kumar Reddy on this remarkable achievement and wishes them continued success in their research endeavors.

Outcomes Achieved

• Strengthened MGIT’s research ecosystem through a prestigious DRDO-sponsored defence research project.
• Enhanced faculty expertise in advanced Radar Signal Processing, Satellite ELINT Systems, TDOA, and FDOA technologies.
• Fostered collaborative research with Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL), Hyderabad, strengthening academia–research organization partnerships.
• Created opportunities for students to engage in advanced research, innovation, and defence technology applications.
• Contributed to the development of indigenous technologies for strategic surveillance and national defence.
• Reinforced MGIT’s commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and externally funded projects.

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