Software Defined Vehicles Lab

Applied Research for Connected Mobility

The Software Defined Vehicles (SDV) Lab at GITAM is a dedicated space for research-led learning in embedded systems and intelligent transport. Students and faculty work together on industry-identified problem statements focused on next-generation vehicle software.

What the Lab Focuses On

Faculty supervise projects in six thrust areas: sustainable technologies, digital systems, advanced manufacturing, healthcare innovation, clean energy, and AI-driven solutions.

PhD and postgraduate students are involved in faculty-led research projects. They receive hands-on training in research methods, publishing, and access to high-end lab infrastructure.

Ongoing collaborations include electric drivetrain research with Virya, digital twin development with Infosys, and embedded systems for automotive applications with KPIT.

Students take up internships with industry partners where they solve live problems, apply academic knowledge, and get regular feedback from faculty and industry mentors.

Training as a Service

Summer training programs are offered to select students. These cover design thinking, rapid prototyping, domain tools, and data analytics.

Consultancy

Faculty work directly with companies to solve real-world problems. Services include system diagnostics, process optimisation, and product performance improvement.

Who Participates

Students from CSE, EECE, and Mechanical Engineering
Entry is by application
Interdisciplinary contributions in design, planning, and validation
Projects follow a structured process: requirement gathering, design, implementation, verification, and validation

Tools in Use

dSPACE systems for real-time simulation and validation
Basic infrastructure for algorithm development and testing
Equipment suitable for embedded system development and functional prototyping

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Recognitions and Outcomes

Projects showcased at CAEV and dSPACE Expos
Two funded research grants
Multiple publications from ongoing research
Collaboration with Coventry University on Future Transport
Students contributing to the SDV industry and related verticals

Why This Lab Matters

The SDV Lab is grounded in real-world relevance. It brings together students, faculty, and industry to work on problems that sit at the intersection of embedded software and mobility. By doing so, it strengthens applied research at GITAM and prepares students to contribute meaningfully to the evolving landscape of transport technologies.