Research & development

K. Ramakrishnan College of Engineering (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli (KRCE), established in 2008, has developed a strong and vibrant Research and Development (R&D) ecosystem that promotes innovation, interdisciplinary research, industry collaboration, and societal impact. The institution has four Anna University recognized Research Centres in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Physics. KRCE currently has 19 recognized research supervisors guiding more than 65 active Ph.D./M.S. scholars and has successfully produced 45 Ph.D. graduates during 2019–2026.

The institution has demonstrated remarkable research productivity with 2,066 Scopus-indexed publications, 18,667 citations, and an H-index of 59. KRCE secured research funding worth ₹2.0 Crores, from prestigious agencies such as AICTE, MSME, TNSCST, CSIR, IEEE, and IEI. Innovation and Intellectual Property Rights are key strengths of the institution, with 476 patents filed and 76 patents granted. Through international conferences, workshops, faculty development programmes, consultancy services, industry collaborations, and Centre of Excellence initiatives, KRCE continues to strengthen its research culture and global academic impact, emerging as a leading hub for research excellence, innovation, and sustainable technological advancement.