Program Schedule

Schedule Details Program Schedule *

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Title of Talk : Active Impedance DC Filter for Single-Phase Power Conversion

Venue : Studio Rooms -2,3

Vinod John

Affiliation : IISc Bangalore, India

Anwesha Mukhopadhyay

Affiliation : University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA

Ayan Mallik

Title of Talk : Switching Modulator Optimization of Isolated Power Converters

Venue : Studio Rooms - 4,5

Affiliation : Arizona State University

Umanand

Title of Talk : Energy Internet - the next-gen smart grid

Venue : Studio Room - 6

Affiliation : IISc Bangalore, India

Sarasij Das

Title of Talk : Power Plant Controllers for Large Scale Renewable Energy Power Plants

Venue : Studio Room - 7

Affiliation : ISc Bangalore, India

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Title of Talk : Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control for Power Electronics and Drives

Venue : Studio Rooms -2,3

Marco Rivera

Affiliation : University of Nottingham, UK

José Rodriguez

Affiliation : Universidad San Sebastián, Chile

Mukul Chandrokar

Title of Talk : Debug frameworks for digital processors in power electronics control

Venue : Studio Rooms - 4,5

Affiliation : IIT Mumbai, India

Sheldon Williamson

Title of Talk : AI-Driven Battery Management Systems Integrating Digital Twins and Cloud-enhanced State Prediction

Venue : Studio Room - 6

Affiliation : Ontario Tech University, Canada

Title of Talk : Emerging Challenges and Advanced Solutions for Faults in HVDC, Renewables and EVs with a special focus on Battery Safety

Venue : Studio Room - 7

Brad Lehman

Affiliation : Northeastern University, USA

Pallavi Bharadwaj

Affiliation : IIT Gandhinagar

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Coffee Break

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Title of Talk : Power Decoupling of Single-Phase Inverters

Venue : Studio Rooms -2,3

Liuchen Chang

Affiliation : University of New Brunswick, Canada

Shuang Xu

Affiliation : University of New Brunswick, Canada

Title of Talk : Power electronics and electrolyzer technologies for highest efficient Hydrogen production

Venue : Studio Room - 6

Stig Munk Nielsen

Affiliation : Aalborg University, Denmark

Thomas Ebel

Affiliation : University of Southern Denmark

Ramkrishan Maheswari

Affiliatione : University of Southern Denmark

Sairaj Dhople

Title of Talk : Per-unit Modeling for Power Electronics

Venue : Studio Room - 7

Affiliation : University of Minnesota

12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

Title of Talk : Modern Electrical Machines for Transportation: Theory & Analysis and Modelling & Simulations

Venue : Studio Rooms -2,3

Madhav Manjrekar

Affiliation : University of North Carolina

Vedanadam Acharya

Affiliation : Powersys, USA

Mohanraj M

Affiliation : Powersys, Canada

Kyo-Beum Lee

Title of Talk : Introduction to the control of single inverter dual motor drive systems using permanent magnet synchronous motors

Venue : Studio Rooms - 4,5

Affiliation : Ajou University, Korea

Ke Ma

Title of Talk :Mission profile emulation and testing for power electronics device and converter

Venue : Studio Room - 6

Affiliation : Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

Johan Enslin

Title of Talk :Multi-terminal HVDC grid for rapid increase in grid capacity

Venue : Studio Room - 7

Affiliation : Clemson University, USA

01:30 PM - 02:30 PM

Lunch

02:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Title of Talk : Advanced Inverter and Converter Solutions for Renewable Microgrids and EV Systems

Venue : Studio Rooms -2,3

Avik Bhattacharya

Affiliation : IIT Roorkee

Sharmili Das

Affiliatione : NIT Warangal

Rishiraj Sarker

Affiliation : IFB Industries Ltd

Shubhajit Pal

Affiliation : UEM Jaipur

Petar. J. Grbović

Title of Talk : Current Source PWM Converters

Venue : Studio Rooms - 4,5

Affiliation : University of Innsbruck, Austria

Supratim Basu

Title of Talk : Strategies for designing with SiC & GaN devices for improving efficiency and minimizing EMI

Venue : Studio Room - 6

Affiliation : Bose Research, India

Title of Talk :High frequency wide-bandgap devices based power conversion for EV and Renewables: GaN bi-directional switches in Microinverter application

Venue : Studio Room - 7

N Lakshminarasamma

Affiliation : IIT Madras

Nagesha Chitpadi

Affiliation : Renesas Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.

Moumita Das

Affiliation : IIT Mandi

03:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Sujit K Biswas

Title of Talk : Building Power Electronic Converter Systems

Venue : Studio Rooms -2,3

Affiliation : Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Kalpana R

Title of Talk : Advanced Battery Management Systems for EV Applications

Venue :Studio Room - 6

Affiliation : NIT Surathkal

M. K. Badapanda

Title of Talk : 36 kV, 24 A DC power supply with full range 24 pulsed input and ripple free output

Venue : Studio Room - 7

Affiliation : Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, Indore

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Break

PELS Chapter Chairs Meeting

Venue : Studio Rooms -2,3

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

José Rodriguez

Title of Talk : How to Write Highly Cited Papers

Venue : Studio Rooms - 6,7

Affiliation : Universidad San Sebastián, Chile

06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

WiE Event: Initiatives and Programming to Support Women Pursuing a Career in Engineering

Venue : GBR

Panel Discussion Speakers

Pavani Ponnaganti

Affiliation : Hitachi Energy

Nigar Shaji

Affiliatione : ISRO

Archana Sharma

Affiliation : BARC

Anuradha K

Affiliation : GE healthcare

Gayathri V

Affiliation : Schneider Electric

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Welcome Reception

Venue : Grand Ball Room

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Parallel Session 1

Venue : Studio Room

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Inauguration & Exhibition Open

Venue : GBR

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Break

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Dushan Boroyevich

Title of Talk : Future Electronic Networks for Making, Moving and Serving Electricity

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA

Abstract

Today, only around 20% of the total human energy consumption is from electricity. Hence, we may need to build 4 additional electrical power systems if the other 80% will come from renewably generated electricity..

11:30 AM - 12:00 AM

Johanan Kolar

Title of Talk : Monumental Challenges & Disruptive Innovations in Power Electronics

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Abstract

12:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Jinjun Liu

Title of Talk : Advanced Techniques of Autonomous Grid-forming Control for Parallel Energy Source Converter

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : Xi'an Jiaotong University, China

Abstract

The primary objecve of grid-forming control of parallel energy source converters is to ensure the system voltage to be within a nominal magnitude/frequency range and an adequate output power sharing among all these energy sources...

12:30 PM - 01:00 PM

Tarunjeet Sarao

Title of Talk : The New Energy Landscape and Schneider’s strategy on building the next generation datacentres.

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : Schneider Electric

Abstract

Renewable energy is becoming an important power source for datacentres, especially with the zero-carbon waste pledges made by big cloud providers. However, one of the main challenges of renewable energy sources is the high variability of power produced..

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Lunch

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM

Deepak Divan

Title of Talk : Can the Grid Survive the Exponential Growth of Inverter Based Resources Without a Fundamental Paradigm Change?

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : Goergia Tech, USA

Abstract

An irreversible energy transition is underway, with serious disruption of all energy sectors likely over the next 10-15 years or so...

02:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Panel Discussion 1

Can the Frid Survive the Exponential Frowth of Inverter Based Resources without a Fundamental Paradigm Change

Venue : GBR

Deepak-Divan

Deepak Divan

Affiliation : Goergia Tech, USA

Rashmi_Pant

Rashmi Pant

Affiliation : Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.

Prasad Jayaram Rao

Affiliation : Schneider Electric, Solar Business

Sudeep Mohan

Affiliation : Grid Controller of India Limited

Marco Liserre

Affiliation : University of Kiel

Sarasij Das

Affiliation : IISc, Bangalore

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM

Gourab Majumdar

Title of Talk : From Silicon to Wide Bandgap Power Semiconductors and Modules for Medium to High Power Conversion Applications: Trends, New Technologies, and Challenges

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : Mitsubishi Electric, Japan

Abstract

The field of power electronics is experiencing significant changes in the design and implementation of power converters, driven by the increasing global demand for electrification across various transportation methods and a collective push for energy conservation to..

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Break

04:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Parallel Session 2

Venue : Studio Room

Title of Talk : Offshore Wind Integration using Multi-Terminal HVDC with Grid-Forming Controller

Affiliation : Mathworks

Venue : GBR

Time : 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Debnath_Singdeo

Debanand Singdeo (Sr. Engineer)

Rajarshi_Dutta

Rajarshi Dutta (Sr. Software)

Title of Talk : Power Analyzer to Digital Twin – A Technology Road Map

Affiliation : AVL India

Venue : GBR

Time : 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Gernot_Pammer

Gernot Pammer (Global Business Segmentation Manager)

Title of Talk : Digital Twin Simulation for Real-Time Monitoring and Control of Power Grids

Affiliation : Opal-RT

Venue : GBR

Time : 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Sameer_Singh

Sameer Singh (Technical Head)

Title of Talk : Testing EV Powertrain Solutions using HIL

Affiliation : Trident Infosol

Venue : GBR

Time : 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Shreenandan Rao

Shreenandan Rao (Senior Team Leader)

Title of Talk : dSPACE XSG Power Electronics Simulation (XSG PES) solution

Affiliation : dSPACE

Venue : GBR

Time : 5:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Adithya Lingadahalli

Adithya Lingadahalli

Title of Talk : Revolutionizing Test solution for PV – Battery Storage System

Affiliation : Aarjay International (iTech Electronics)

Venue : GBR

Time : 5:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Devendra

Devendra SS (Manager)

APECC Meeting

Venue : Innovate 3

06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

PELS Regional Strategic Meeting

Venue : GBR - 3

07:00 PM - 08:30 PM

Innovate 3

Board Room

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Parallel Session 3

Venue : Studio Room

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

B G Fernandes

Title of Talk : Possible Way Forward for EV Motors in Indian Scenario: Less-rare-earth Solutions

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : IIT Mumbai, India

Abstract

India’s adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum at an impressive rate. However, the country’s diverse traffic conditions, road infrastructure, and economic landscape create unique requirements for EV technology compared to the rest of the world...

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Frede Blaabjerg

Title of Talk : Design for Reliability in Power Electronic Systems

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : Aalborg University, Denmark

Abstract

In recent years, the automotive and aerospace industries have brought stringent reliability constraints on power electronic converters because of safety requirements...

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Break

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

José Rodriguez

Title of Talk : Model Predictive Control: Basic concepts, Applications, Advances and Challenges.

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : Universidad San Sebastián, Chile

Abstract

Model Predictive Control (MPC) emerged years ago as an attractive control strategy for power electronics systems. Main advantages of MPC are the simple concept, the capability to include easily different control objectives and the high dynamic performance..

11:30 AM - 12:00 AM

Dragan Maksimovic

Title of Talk : Advances in Modular and Scalable Power Converters

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : University of Colorado Boulder, USA

Abstract

Modular power conversion architectures employ converter modules with reduced component stresses and losses, while opening opportunities to achieve high-efficiency power conversion at increased voltage and power levels...

12:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Sewan Choi

Title of Talk : Single-stage Technologies: Could They Become the Game Changer for Next-Generation EV Onboard Chargers?

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Korea

Abstract

The accelerating EV market now demands onboard chargers (OBCs) that are lighter, smaller, and more efficient than today’s two-stage designs. Engineers must meet strict cost, thermal, and grid-code limits while adding bidirectional V2X capability..

12:30 PM - 01:00 PM

Marco Liserre

Title of Talk : Increasing acceptance of power electronics by means of active reliability and talkative power conversion

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : University of Kiel, Germany

Abstract

A carbon-neutral, all-electric society depends on the broad integration of renewable electricity, yet faces challenges such as concerns over grid stability, battery safety, and skepticism toward advanced power electronics...

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Lunch

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM

Sudip Mazumder

Title of Talk : Optically Controlled Power Semiconductor Devices and Electronics

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : University of Illinois Chicago, USA

Abstract

Optically controlled power semiconductor device and electronics is a game changing technology in power electronics. With the advent of new wide and ultra-wide bandgap materials (e.g., SiC, GaN, Ga2O3, diamond, AlN, c-BN)..

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Udaya Madawala

Title of Talk : Wireless Power Transfer Technology For V2X Applications

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : University of Auckland, New Zealand

Abstract

The global adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is accelerating, positioning them as a cornerstone of sustainable transportation...

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Sanjib Kumar Panda

Title of Talk : A Futuristic Medium-Voltage Grid-Connected Multi-Port Public Electric-Vehicle Ultra-Fast-Charging-Station with G2V and V2G capability

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : NUS, Singapore

Abstract

Medium-voltage (MV) grid-connected solid-state-transformer (SST) based fast-charging (FC) stations provide several merits in terms of improved efficiency, power density, current limiting capability, etc. However, the propositions in literature are either not bidirectional..

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM

Akshay Kumar Rathore

Title of Talk : Snubberless Current-fed Soft-Switching DC/DC Converters

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore

Abstract

The literature on current-fed soft-switching dc/dc converters is limited compared to voltage-fed dc/dc converters. Current-fed converters offer inherent voltage gain and short circuit protection but suffer from the traditional drawback of turn-off voltage ..

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Break

04:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Parallel Session 4

Venue : Studio Room

Mini Workshop 1

Introduction to new C29 CPU platform (F29H85x)

Venue : GBR 1

Affiliation : Texas Instruments

Adithya_TI (002)

Aditya Dholakia

Aravindhan_TI (002)

Aravindhan K

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Gaurav Singh

Praveen Kumar

Saurabh

Venki_TI (002)

Venki Natarajan

Mini Workshop 2

Typhoon HIL Integrated Simulation Environment: Streamlining the Development Cycle from Offline to Real-Time HIL Simulation.

Venue : GBR 2

Affiliation : Typhoon HIL

Chinara Kuldip

Rajarshi Basu

Caio Osorio

Nikola Lucic

ECCE Asia CC Meeting

Venue : Innovate 3

06:00 PM - 06:15 PM

Balasubramanian Ramalingam

Title of Talk : TMEIC at the Forefront: Industrial Energy Conversion for Resilient, Net-Zero Infrastructure

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : TMEIC

Abstract

As industries race toward net-zero goals, resilient and efficient power conversion is pivotal. This session presents how TMEIC enables carbon-neutral infrastructure through cutting-edge solutions across industrial sectors, renewables, and digital infrastructure...

06:15 PM - 07:00 PM

YP Event

Panel Discussion on: Revolutionizing Transportation: Entrepreneurial Opportunities in e-Mobility Sector

Venue : GBR

Rajesh Sura

Vijay Bollloju

Monoj Modi

Prasun Mishra

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Gala Dinner

Venue : Rooftop Terrace

09:00 AM - 09:30 AM

Narayanan G

Title of Talk : High-Speed Motoring and Generation: Motivation, Challenges and Possible Solutions

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : IISc Bangalore, India

Abstract

Numerous high-speed applications of electrical machines will be reviewed. These include compressors, micro-gas turbines, machine tools, and flywheel energy storage systems, operating at speeds of tens of thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm)..

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Bhim Singh

Title of Talk : Microgrids: Configurations, Control, Synchronization and Applications

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : IIT Delhi, India

Abstract

This invited talk includes the microgrid configurations, control, synchronization and applications.The microgrids are also classified based on energy sources used as two, three, and four energy sources...

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Jun-ichi ITOH

Title of Talk : Minimization Technologies for Passive Components based on Circuit Topology

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : Nagaoka University, Japan

Abstract

The demand for high power density in power converters is becoming increasingly significant. With the emergence of wide-bandgap devices such as SiC and GaN, the size of cooling systems has been significantly reduced. In contrast, passive components..

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Break

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Panel Discussion 2 -Future of Electric Mobility in India

Venue : GBR

Panel Discussion Speakers

Sandeep Anand

Affiliation : IIT Mumbai

Abhijeet Sinha

Affiliatione : Ease of Doing Business,
National Highways for Electric Vehicles, CPOS of India, & Ex-CAG Member

Kevin R. Konecky

Affiliation : Advanced Battery Systems Consulting, LLC

Manjula Girish

Affiliation : Delta Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.

Venkata Subramanya Sarma Devarakonda

Affiliation : GE Aerospace

Sanjeev P

Affiliation : E3 Technologies Pvt Ltd

Om Kishan Singh

Affiliation : Ministry of Electronics & IT

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Rik De Doncker

Title of Talk : Flexible DC Distribution Grids - Key Enabler for a CO2 Neutral Energy Supply Based on Renewable Power Sources

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Abstract

The liberalization of the energy market has significantly impacted the entire structure of the energy supply system. In addition, partially due to a strong commitment of governments to reduce CO2 emissions, vast amounts of renewable..

12:30 PM - 01:00 PM

Suma MN

Title of Talk : Bringing Hybrid Electric Flight to Reality

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : GE Aerospace Research

Abstract

GE Aerospace has been developing hybrid electric technologies for over a decade, building on our world-class expertise in propulsion and electrical power generation systems...

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Lunch

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM

Shashidhar Mathapati

Title of Talk : The Critical Role of Medium Voltage Power Electronics in Renewable Energy Integration

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : Delta Electronics

Abstract

As the world accelerates toward decarbonization, integrating renewable energy (RE) sources into existing grids presents a new set of technical and operational challenges...

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Cian Ó Mathúna

Title of Talk : Making Magnetics Disappear - Integrated Magnetics for Power Delivery in High Performance Computing

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : Tyndall National Institue, University College Cork

Abstract

Integrated power management and vertical power delivery for high performance computing is driving intense research and development in the area of heterogeneous integration of dc-dc power converters in processor substrates, packages and interposers..

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Parthasarathi Sensarma

Title of Talk :

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : IIT Kanpur, India

Abstract

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM

Patrick Wheeler

Title of Talk : Trends and challenges for Power Electronics and Electrical Machine Technologies in Aerospace Propulsion

Venue : GBR

Affiliation : University of Nottingham,UK

Abstract

This tutorial will consider the roadmaps for aircraft propulsion electrification and the technological developments which are going to be needed to make these visions possible...

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Break

04:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Parallel Session 5

Venue : Studio Room

Mini Workshop 3

Hand’s on Advanced Power Measurements Application Workshop

Venue : GBR 2

Affiliation : Tektronix

Shuvodip

Shuvodip Majumdar

Mini Workshop 4

Integrated EMC Design for High Voltage Products

Venue : GBR 1

Affiliation : Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited

Poonam shrikrushna

Bibhu Nayak

06:00 PM - 06:30 PM

Closing Ceremony

Note: * Tentative program subject to minor changes