Research

Research Thrust Areas

The department actively pursues research in the following emerging and high-impact domains:

1. Renewable Energy Systems and Integration

Solar photovoltaic systems, renewable energy forecasting, and grid integration technologies.
Sustainable energy solutions for modern power networks.

2. Smart Grids and Intelligent Energy Management

Advanced energy management systems, demand-side management, and intelligent grid operation.
AI-enabled monitoring, control, and optimization of electrical networks.

3. Power Electronics and Energy Conversion

Design and control of power electronic converters and inverter systems.
Efficient energy conversion technologies for industrial and utility applications.

4. Electric Vehicles and Sustainable Transportation

Electric vehicle powertrain technologies, charging infrastructure, and battery energy management.
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and intelligent mobility solutions.

5. Advanced Control Systems and Automation

Real-time control, industrial automation, adaptive control, and cyber-physical systems.
Controller design and validation through Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) platforms.

6. Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation and Digital Prototyping

Real-time modeling and testing of electrical and electronic systems using dSPACE-based platforms.
Rapid prototyping and validation of advanced control strategies.

7. Microgrids and Distributed Energy Resources

8. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications

Data-driven approaches for power system operation, forecasting, fault diagnosis, and predictive maintenance.
Intelligent decision-making frameworks for modern energy systems.

9. Power Quality, Reliability, and Grid Modernization

10. Embedded Systems, Industrial IoT, and Digital Technologies

Smart sensing, embedded control, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and intelligent monitoring systems.
Development of next-generation digital solutions for electrical and industrial applications.