ANUSH PRABHAKARAN |power electronics| Best Researcher Award

Mr. ANUSH PRABHAKARAN |power electronics| Best Researcher Award

Anush Prabhakaran is a seasoned power electronics engineer with expertise in designing and implementing DC-AC and AC-DC converters for industrial applications. With a strong background in system architecture and safety-critical systems, he has successfully led technical initiatives to optimize performance and reliability. His proficiency spans power electronics design, MATLAB/Simulink simulations, enterprise architecture, and compliance with safety standards. Currently serving as Lead Engineer at Bosch Global Software Technologies, he has previously held key roles at Sunlux Technovations, Kumaraguru College of Technology, and ARM Technologies. Anush has contributed significantly to renewable energy projects, including solar power systems and industrial UPS designs. His innovative work has led to patents in electric vehicle charging and IoT-based voltage protection. Holding degrees in Power Electronics & Drives, Financial Management, and Electrical & Electronics Engineering, he combines technical acumen with leadership capabilities to drive advancements in power conversion technologies.

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Education 🎓

Master of Engineering – Power Electronics & Drives (2010)  Kumaraguru College of Technology. Master of Business Administration – Financial Management (2010)  Bharathiar University. Bachelor of Engineering – Electrical & Electronics (2008)  Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology

Experience 🧑‍🏫

Lead Engineer (Apr 2023 – Present)  Bosch Global Software Technologies Led system architecture for safety-critical power systems Reduced development cycles by 30% through optimized architecture Implemented MBSE methodologies, enhancing reliability by 40%. Assistant Manager – Embedded Systems (Jul 2022 – Mar 2023)  Sunlux Technovations Designed 5kW industrial UPS and phase-sequence detection converters Developed a 260W Flyback converter with advanced protection features. Assistant Professor – Hardware Engineering (Jun 2013 – May 2022)  Kumaraguru College of Technology. Designed DC-AC (1.5kW) and DC-DC (1kW) converters for motor control. Developed a 500W solar tracking system with micro-inverter technology. Engineer – Renewable Energy (May 2010 – Apr 2013)  ARM Technologies Led 150kW solar power projects with 96% reliability Specialized in grid-tied converters and AC-DC-AC systems

Research Interests 🔬

Anush Prabhakaran’s research centers on power electronics, energy conversion, and renewable energy systems. His work involves optimizing DC-AC and AC-DC converters, designing high-efficiency industrial UPS systems, and improving electric vehicle charging solutions. He has developed fractional-order PID controllers for sensorless motor control and explored machine learning for power system protection. His patents cover ultra-fast supercapacitor charging and IoT-based over/under voltage protection. Anush also focuses on MBSE methodologies to enhance power system reliability and grid-tied solar energy solutions to improve energy efficiency. His research integrates advanced simulation tools like MATLAB/Simulink to develop high-performance power conversion architectures.

🏆 Awards & Honors 🏆

Best Innovation Award  For contributions to power electronics and converter design. Early Career Research Excellence Award  Recognized for advancements in electric vehicle charging. Best Paper Award  For research on fractional-order PID controllers in motor control. Top Performer Recognition  At Bosch Global Software Technologies for reducing development cycles. Academic Excellence Award  During M.E. studies at Kumaraguru College of Technology

Publications 📚

1️⃣ Fractional Order PID Controller with Hybrid Algorithm for IM Motor Control

2️⃣ Optimized Fractional Order PID Controller with Sensorless Speed Estimation

Conclusion 🏆

Anush Prabhakaran’s blend of industrial expertise, academic contributions, patents, and publications in power electronics makes him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His research in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and safety-critical power systems aligns with current industry advancements. Strengthening his publication record in top-tier journals and expanding research collaborations would further enhance his standing as a top researcher in his field.

Mohammad Hejri | Power Electronics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mohammad Hejri | Air Quality | Best Researcher Award

Dr at Sahand University of Technology Iran

Mohammad Hejri is an accomplished Associate Professor at Sahand University of Technology, Iran, specializing in Electrical Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from Sharif University of Technology and the University of Cagliari, Italy, focusing on hybrid modeling and control of power electronics converters. With extensive academic achievements including top rankings in academic exams and prestigious awards, Hejri’s research spans optimal control, adaptive systems, and advanced power electronics. He has held visiting positions at University of Cagliari, Italy, and KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden. Hejri’s expertise lies in nonlinear control, neural networks, and electric machines, contributing significantly to both academia and industry.

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🎓Education:

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Double Title) Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (2005-2010) University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy (2005-2010) GPA: 17.37/20. M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (2000-2002) GPA: 17.72/20. B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran (1996-2000) GPA: 16.97/20

🏆Honors and Awards:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position Best candidate among 43 applicants, School of Electrical Engineering, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), 2011. Double Academic Title Co-tutorship program between Sharif University of Technology, Iran, and University of Cagliari, Italy, 2010 Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology Dottore di Ricerca in Ingegneria Elettronica e Informatica from University of Cagliari. Ph.D. Exam Entrance Ranked 1st among 30 students, Sharif University of Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering, 2005. M.Sc. Ranking Ranked 2nd among 25 students, Sharif University of Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering, 2002. B.Sc. Ranking Ranked 2nd among 140 students and 1st in power branch, Tabriz University, Department of Electrical Engineering, 2000. National University Entrance Exam Ranked 59th among 30,000 high school students, 1996

📜Thesis:

Ph.D.: Hybrid Modeling and Control of Power Electronics Converters, M.Sc.: Modeling and Control of Electric Arc Furnaces and Developing a New Model, B.Sc.: Modeling and Simulation of Induction Generators

Passed Courses in Ph.D.:

Optimal Control, Adaptive Control, Model Predictive Control, Multivariable Control, Nonlinear Control, Robust Control, Fuzzy Control, Neural Networks, System Identification, Optimization, Estimation Theory and Optimal Filters, Automata and Petri Nets (University of Cagliari), Advanced Power Electronics, Electric Machines Drives

Passed Courses in M.Sc.:

Power Electronics, Electric Machines Design, Reactive Power Control, Transients in Electric Power Systems, Generalized Theory of Electric Machines, Electric Power Systems Dynamic, Power Quality

🌍Visiting Positions:

University of Cagliari, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Italy (Sep. 2008 – Mar. 2009), KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, School of Electrical Engineering, Sweden (Feb. 2011 – Aug. 2012)

Publication:📝

  • Practical stabilisation of discrete-time switched nonlinear systems without a common equilibrium and using hybrid switching functions
    • Author: M. Hejri
    • Journal: International Journal of Control
    • Year: 2024
    • Status: Article in Press
    • Citations: 0

 

  • Correction to ‘Global Practical Stabilization of Discrete-time Switched Affine Systems via a General Quadratic Lyapunov Function and a Decentralized Ellipsoid’
    • Author: M. Hejri
    • Journal: IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 9 (12)
    • Pages: 2200
    • Citations: 1
    • Note: Open access

 

  • On the well-posedness, equivalency, and low-complexity translation techniques of discrete-time hybrid automaton and piecewise affine systems
    • Authors: M. Hejri, H. Mokhtari
    • Journal: Scientia Iranica
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 29 (2 D)
    • Pages: 693–726
    • Citations: 1
    • Note: Open access

 

  • Cascade Control System Design and Stability Analysis for a DC–DC Boost Converter with Proportional Integral and Sliding Mode Controllers and Using Singular Perturbation Theory
    • Authors: S. Azarastemal, M. Hejri
    • Journal: Iranian Journal of Science and Technology – Transactions of Electrical Engineering
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume: 45 (4)
    • Pages: 1445–1462
    • Citations: 6

 

  • On the global practical stabilization of discrete-time switched affine systems: Application to switching power converters
    • Author: M. Hejri
    • Journal: Scientia Iranica
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume: 28 (3)
    • Pages: 1621–1642
    • Citations: 2
    • Note: Open access

 

  • Global practical stabilization of discrete-time switched affine systems via switched Lyapunov functions and state-dependent switching functions
    • Author: M. Hejri
    • Journal: Scientia Iranica
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume: 28 (3)
    • Pages: 1606–1620
    • Citations: 2
    • Note: Open access

 

  • Global practical stabilization of discrete-time switched affine systems via a general quadratic Lyapunov function and a decentralized ellipsoid
    • Author: M. Hejri
    • Journal: IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume: 8 (11)
    • Pages: 1837–1851
    • Article Number: 9520833
    • Citations: 3

 

  • A fast and accurate global maximum power point tracking method for solar strings under partial shading conditions
    • Authors: S.M. Hashemzadeh, M. Hejri
    • Journal: Journal of Operation and Automation in Power Engineering
    • Year: 2020
    • Volume: 8 (3)
    • Pages: 245–256
    • Citations: 7