Saravanakumar Thangavel | Power Electronics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Saravanakumar Thangavel | Power Electronics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Saravanakumar Thangavel, Hitachi Energy, Chennai, India

Dr. Saravanakumar Thangavel is a skilled Senior Hardware Design Engineer at Lucas TVS, Chennai, specializing in Power Electronics and Electric Vehicles (EVs). With a Ph.D. in Power Electronics from VIT, Vellore, his expertise spans DC-DC converters, motor control, and automotive protocols like CAN & UDS. He has contributed significantly to projects like inrush current limiters and BLDC motor controllers, enhancing performance and efficiency in automotive applications. Saravanakumar’s research, published in IEEE Access and other prestigious journals, reflects his commitment to advancing EV technology. Fluent in English and Tamil, he combines technical prowess with a passion for innovation. 🚗💡

 

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Education 📚🎓

Ph.D. in Power Electronics (2019-2023) from VIT, Vellore

M.E. in Power Electronics & Drives (2014-2016)

B.E. in Electrical & Electronics Engg. (2010-2014)

Professional Experience 💼⚙️

Senior Hardware Design Engineer at Lucas TVS, Chennai.
Research Associate at VIT, Vellore (2019-2022).
Previous roles include Hardware Engineer at Test Base Solutions, Bangalore.

Research Focus

Dr. Saravanakumar Thangavel’s research focuses extensively on advancing power electronics for electric vehicles (EVs), emphasizing innovations like interleaved DC-DC converters and motor control units. His work spans battery management systems, charging infrastructure, and traction motor technologies, contributing significantly to sustainable transportation. With expertise in fuzzy logic applications and optimization techniques, he enhances the efficiency and reliability of renewable energy systems, including solar PV. Dr. Thangavel’s studies in grid interactive converters and smart grid technologies underscore his commitment to enhancing power grid stability under varying conditions. His research aligns with the global shift towards greener, more efficient transportation solutions. 🚗💡

 

Publication Top Notes

  • A comprehensive review on electric vehicle: battery management system, charging station, traction motors 📚 Cited by: 60, Year: 2023
  • Parameter estimation of solar PV using Ali Baba and forty thieves optimization technique 📚 Cited by: 17, Year: 2022
  • Fuzzy Based Interleaved Step-up Converter for Electric Vehicle 📚 Cited by: 9, Year: 2023
  • Design, validation, and economic behavior of a three-phase interleaved step-up DC–DC converter for electric vehicle application 📚 Cited by: 9, Year: 2022
  • Reliability analysis of a three-phase interleaved step-up DC-DC converter for electric vehicle 📚 Year: 2024
  • DUAL VECTOR CONTROL FOR GRID INTERACTIVE CONVERTERS IN SMARTGRID UNDER UNBALANCED CONDITIONS

Osama Gouda | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Osama Gouda | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Osama Gouda, Cairo University, Egypt

Prof. Osama Gouda is an esteemed scholar in electrical engineering, with a prolific career primarily centered at Cairo University, Egypt. He obtained his B.Sc. (1975), M.Sc. (1979), and Ph.D. (1982) in Electric Power and High Voltage from Cairo University ⚡. Prof. Gouda’s expertise was further honed through post-doctoral work at the KEMA Institute in Arnhem, Holland 🌍. He has held various academic positions, ranging from Teaching Assistant to Professor at Cairo University, and contributed significantly to projects like cyclic cable loading and pollution flashover of high-voltage insulators 📚. His work has had a lasting impact on electrical power systems and high voltage engineering 🔌.

 

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Educational Background 🎓

Prof. Osama Gouda has a distinguished academic background, beginning with his foundational education at the Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt. He completed his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Electric Power & Machines in 1975 ⚡. His passion for the field led him to pursue a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Power & High Voltage, which he attained in 1979. Not stopping there, Prof. Gouda further cemented his expertise by earning a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Power & High Voltage in 1982 🔌. To expand his horizons and deepen his research capabilities, he completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the KEMA Institute in Arnhem, Holland, focusing on power systems 🌍.

Academic Experiences 📖

Prof. Gouda’s teaching repertoire spans a wide array of undergraduate courses. He has instructed students in power system courses, machines, and high voltage laboratories. His expertise extends to courses on electricity, magnetism, electrical technology, power utilization, and circuits laboratory 🔋. Additionally, he has taught courses on electric materials, electric measurements, computer technology, and the design and theory of electric machines. His diverse teaching portfolio reflects his deep knowledge and versatility in the field of electrical engineering ⚙️.

Research Focus

Prof. Osama Gouda’s research primarily focuses on the field of electrical power systems, with a particular emphasis on power transformers, underground cables, and high-voltage equipment ⚡. His work involves in-depth analysis of transformer health through dissolved gas analysis, assessing the effects of harmonic loads on transformer life, and investigating the thermal behavior of underground cables 🔍. He also explores innovative techniques for improving the performance and reliability of power distribution systems, including the use of artificial backfill materials to enhance cable capacity and the development of new diagnostic methodologies for fault detection in transformers 🛠️. His contributions significantly advance the understanding and management of electrical power systems 🌟.

 

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