Research Areas
• Digital and Analog Electronics
• Microprocessors and Microcontroller-Based Systems
• Instrumentation and Signal Processing

Biography
Prof. Sonde was a distinguished academician and leader in the field of electrical communication and electronics engineering. Known for his brilliance and dedication, he made impactful contributions to engineering education, research, and academic administration in India.

Early Life and Education
Prof. Sonde excelled academically throughout his studies and research at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). After completing his Ph.D., he joined the Department of Electrical Communication Engineering (ECE) at IISc and rose quickly to the position of full professor. He served IISc in exemplary fashion until 1997, taking on several leadership roles including Chair of CEDT and ECE (1981-85), Chairman of the Electrical Sciences Division, and Dean of Engineering.

Beyond IISc, he served as the Vice Chancellor of Goa University until 2002 and continued to lead numerous national organizations, including the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). He authored ten books -- including a six-book monograph series -- that became foundational material for electronics education across India. His contributions to curriculum development, policy formulation, academic governance, and mentoring shaped generations of students and faculty.

Past Positions
• Chairman – Department of Electronics, Working Group on Consumer Electronics, Government of India
• Chairman – National Board of Accreditation, AICTE
• Chairman – All India Board of UG Studies in Electronics & Telecommunication, AICTE
• Member – Electronics Commission, Government of India
• Visiting Professor – Stanford University, USA
• Visiting Professor – École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland
• Visiting Professor – Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, Switzerland
• Visiting Professor – Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
• Dean – Faculty of Engineering, IISc Bangalore
• Chair, ECE department, IISc (1981-85)
• Vice Chancellor – Goa University
• Distinguished Fellow & Past President – Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
• Founder Chairman – International Society for Hybrid Microelectronics (ISHM), USA (India Chapter)
• Honorary Fellow – Indian Society for Technical Education

Awards and Honors
• Ramlal Wadhwa Gold Medal, Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
• Jaya Jayant Award for Teaching Excellence, IISc Bangalore
• Distinguished Alumnus Award, College of Engineering Pune (COEP)
• Chapter Development Award, International Society for Hybrid Microelectronics (ISHM), USA
• Lifetime Achievement Awards from:
  – Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)
  – Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
  – Systems Society of India (SSI)