.The department is headed by Dr.Vasudevamurthy S, Professor, Graduated from Mysore University and post graduated from Bengal Engineering Colleg (DU), Howrah. He joined Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bengaluru in 1991. He obtained Ph.D from Visveswaraya Technological University. He is having a teaching experience of 34 years and research experience of about 18 years. He has worked at various capacities in the institution and at Bangalore University and Visveswaraya Technological University. He in involved in the establishment of state of the art research laboratory in the field of Insulation and High Voltage Engineering to the tune of 100 Lakhs in the department and has undertaken several consultancy and testing works.
- His areas of research are Eco Friendly Liquid Dielectrics, Insulation and High Voltage Engineering.
- He has received the research grant of Rs 19.43 Lakhs from Visveswaraya Technological University for his reaerch in the field Liquid Dielectrics.
- He has been awarded Two Patents from United States of America and Two Patents from Government of India for his research work.
- He has several research papers to his credit both at the National and International level.
- Reviewer for many of the reputed Journals and international Conferences. Worked as Track Chair for International Conference.
- He is a member of the Board of Studies and Board of Examination for some of the Autonomous Engineering Colleges and Universities.
- He is a life member of IE(I), ISTE, ISEEE.
- He has worked as selection committee member for the selection of Ph.D scholars and recruitment for central government organizations.
- Organizing Committee member for FDPs, Workshops, Students Symposiums, Technical Fests.