Prof. Dipti Srinivasan
Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
National University of Singapore
Dipti Srinivasan is a Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, where she also heads the Centre for Green Energy Management & Smart Grid (GEMS). Prior to joining NUS, Professor Srinivasan worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at University of California at Berkeley from 1994 to 1995.
She has published more than 400 papers in the field of smart grid and computational intelligence. Her current research focuses on the development of novel computational intelligence-based models and methodologies to aid the integration of the new Smart Grid technologies into the existing infrastructure so that power grid can effectively utilize pervasive renewable energy generation and demand-side management programs, while accommodating stochastic load demand.
Prof. Kouki Matsuse
Professor, Graduate school of Science and Technology
Meiji University, Japan
Dr. Matsuse received his B.E., M.E., and Ph.D. degree in electrical Engineering from Meiji University, Tokyo, Japan in 1966, 1968, and 1971. He started his teaching journey from Meiji University in 1971 as a lecturer and promoted to Professor in 1979. He has been Professor Emeritus of Meiji University since 2014. He has also worked with some universities from China and USA.
He has authored or co-authored 102 IEEE transaction papers and 230 International full-conference papers. He also hold 17 patents including four US patents and two European patents.
His research areas include Power electronics, semiconductor electric conversion, Electric vehicle drive system, High speed high power motor drives.
Prof. D. Yogi Goswami
Distinguished Professor and Director of the Clean Energy Research Center
University of South Florida
Dr. Goswami received his Bachelors of Science from University of Delhi, India and then his Masters of Science & PhD from Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama. He started his career from North Carolina A&T State University in 1977 as an Assistant Professor and promoted to associate prof in 1981 and to professor in 1985. He joined University of Florida in 2005 and is currently a distinguished professor and the director of the Clean Energy Research Center.
He has received several awards including Farrington Daniels Award from ISES, Frank Kreith Energy Award and John Yellott Award for Solar Energy from ASME. He has published 23 books, 400+ papers and holds 42 patents in the field of Energy.
He developed a new combined Power and cooling Cycle, now known as Goswami Cycle, which has resulted in global research in a new class of Combined Cycles with multiple outputs. He pioneered the development of photo-electrochemical oxidation (PECO).
His research interests include Concentrating solar power, Photocatalytic detoxification/disinfection technologies, Indoor air quality, Smart materials (Thermochromics and Electrochromics), Building energy modeling (BEM), Design of solar plants on reclaimed land, Energy storage (phase change materials, thermal storage, batteries, supercapacitors), New efficient thermodynamic cycles, Photovoltaics, Solar water desalination and distillation.
Prof. Tapas Mallick
Professor and Chair in Clean Technologies
University of Exeter, UK
Dr. Mallick received his BSc & MSc degrees from Visva-Bharati University, India in 1994 &1996. Then He did his M. Tech from Jadavpur University, India in 1998 & then received his PhD from University of Ulster in 2003. Later he was a Postdoctoral researcher at university of Ulster and Warwick University.
He started his teaching career from Heriot-Watt University from 2007 and is currently Professor and chair in clean technologies, in University of Exeter from 2013 to date.
He has published 450+ research articles and supervised 34 PhD scholar to completion. He has also completed 30+ funded research projects. His research interest includes Renewable energy, Concentrating solar photovoltaics, Thermal Energy Storage, Heat transfer, optics and electrical modelling, Building integrated photovoltaics, Static solar concentrators, Integrated renewables (biomass, wind and solar integration), Novel materials for solar electricity, Solar electricity for sustainable building, Building energy efficiencies and smart glazing.
Prof. Jian Sun
Professor and Director, Center for Future Energy Systems (CFES)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York
Dr. Sun received his BS from Nanjing Institute of Aeronautics in 1984, MS from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Austronautics and Dr.-Ing. degree from the University of Paderborn, Germany.
He is currently a Professor of the ECSE Department and Director of the Center for Future Energy Systems (CFES) funded by New York State government. Prior to that, he was a Post-Doc Fellow at Georgia Institute of Technology from 1996 to 1997. He worked as a Principal Engineer at the Advanced Technology Center of Rockwell Collins for five years till 2002.
He has published over 178 papers in the field of Engineering, Energy & Mathematics.
His research areas include Renewable Energy – Wind and PV Power Conversion, Control and Grid Integration; High Voltage DC Transmission – Converter Technology, Control and System Stability; Microgrids, Mobile and Autonomous Power Systems; Wide Bandgap Power Electronics for Aerospace and Renewable Energy Applications; Electromagnetic Interference and Power Quality Related to Power Electronics; Modeling and Control of Power Electronic Converters and Systems.
Dr. Shankar Venugopal
Vice President, Mahindra Research Valley
Chennai,India
Dr. Shankar obtained a Ph.D in Materials Science and a gold medal for the best doctoral thesis from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He completed his executive management program from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.
Dr Shankar leads technology innovation for the Automotive & Farm services business (AFS). He heads the intellectual property (Patents) and knowledge management functions. He is also the Dean of the Mahindra Technical Academy. Prior to joining Mahindra & Mahindra, Shankar has held technology innovation leadership roles at GE, Dow, Honeywell and Cummins.
He holds ten international patents and numerous new product innovation awards. He was awarded GE”s Edison Inventor Medal early in his career. He has developed a proprietary innovation methodology – Innovation FLOW – and trained 1000 + inventors and innovators.
His current interests span across electric vehicles, connected vehicles, autonomous vehicles and precision farming.
Dr. Gourab Majumdar
Senior Fellow, Semiconductor & Device Group of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Dr. Gourab Majumdar is a B. Tech graduate from IIT Delhi in 1977 in electrical Engineering and he did his PhD from Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan in 2005. He lived in Japan since September 1978 and started his career at Mitsubishi electric Corporation in 1980. Since 1983, has worked in the company’s business units responsible for advanced power semiconductor development, design, and applications. From April-2012 to March-2017, he served as an Executive Fellow, Semiconductor & Device Group of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. On April-2017, he was reemployed by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and currently acting as a Senior Fellow, Semiconductor & Device Group of the same company.
He is a recipient of the prestigious National Invention Award in Japan in 2005 for invention of the IPM (Intelligent Power Module) fundamental concept and has also received seveeral other prestigious awards, including the “Monozukuri Nihon Taishou” (Japan Craftsmanship Grand-prix) award from the honorary Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2013 for contribution in development and commercialization of various generations of IPM devices. He served as the General Chairman of ISPSD 2013 and has been participating as a member of both PCIM’s Advisory Board and ISPSD’s Advisory Committee. He has been a visiting lecturer of advanced power semiconductor device courses run by Kyushu University and Tokyo Institute of Technology (TIT) for several years till date. Also, he has been bestowed with Honorary Professorship in 2016 by Amity University, India.
He is an IEEE fellow since January 2021. He has published and co-authored many technical papers and books on power devices and holds several patents in the related fields.
Dr Tapan Sahoo
Executive Director (Engg), Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.
Dr. Tapan Sahoo is the Head of Digital Enterprise and has served as the Executive Director (Engineering) at Maruti Suzuki India Limited and has over 32 years of experience in product design & development, supplier development, technology, cost and program management functions. An Eminent Alumnus and graduate in Electrical Engineering from UCE – Burla, he continued his academic pursuit along with his professional work and completed his MBA and Ph.D. from Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi. He has played a key role in upgrading the R&D capability of MSIL in the Electrical & Electronics, xEV, Powertrain, Vehicle Engineering, Cost, Prototype, Design and Planning functions. He played an instrumental role in developing the design capability of auto component suppliers in India as well.
He participates and contributes in various Industry, Academia, Professional and Government bodies. Some of the key roles are: Co-Chairman, Technical Council of SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers) encompassing Electric Mobility, Sustainable Mobility, Connected vehicles, Styling & Design, Frontier Technology & Innovation, Manufacturing & Industry 4.0. Past Chairman, International Harmonization Group of SIAM - engaged in understanding, alignment, and adaptability of international regulations for India Past Chairman, Frontier Technology Group of SIAM; the group engaged in policy formulation for Hybrid and Electric vehicles in India along with Govt of India. Chairman, India GRE group, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Govt. of India) Chairman, SAEINDIA Northern Section, a non-profit society of automotive engineers, aiming to promote the cause of mobility Member, CII National Committee on Future Mobility, Member, Board of Academics, MNNIT (Allahabad) Member, OICA-GEE Panel (International Auto Manufacturer’s Association – Lighting & Light Signaling Group).
He holds multiple granted patents. His research papers in the areas of strategic technology management, xEV technologies and automotive product development & policy matters have been published in national and international journals of repute. For his contribution in the field of engineering and technology management, Dr. Sahoo has been conferred “Fellow” status by Society for Technology Management and Indian National Academy of Engineering.
Prof Juan José Rodríguez-Andina
Professor, Department of Electronic Technology, University of Vigo, Vigo, Spain.
Prof. Andina received his MSc degree in Industrial Engineering (Automatic Control and Electronics) from the Technical University of Madrid, Spain in 1990 and PhD (with honors) from Industrial Engineering (Electronics) from University of Vigo, Spain in 1996.
He is currently a Professor in the Department of Electronic Technology, University of Vigo, Vigo, Spain. Prior to that he was Associate Head in the Department of Electronic Technology, University of Vigo, from 2001 to 2003. Before that, he was Associate dean in the School of Industrial Engineering, University of Vigo. He has also worked with North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA from Aug 2010 to June 2011 and Harbin Institute of technology, Harbin, China during 2015-2017.
He is a IEEE Fellow & President Elect, IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES). He was vice president for conference activities, IEEE IES, 2016-2021, Co-Editor-in Chief, IEEE Transaction on Industrial Electronics, Editor in Chief, IEEE Industrial electronics Magazine (2013-2015), Associated Editor, IEEE open journal of the Industrial Electronics Society & a senior member, IEEE IES Administrative Committee (AdCom).
He was awarded with 2023 IEEE Transaction on Industrial Electronics Outstanding Paper Award, 2020 Anthony J. Hornfeck Award, IEEE IES & 2017 IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine Best Paper Award.
He has over 130 academic publications and over 1800 citations and holds 6 patents in Spain, US, Europe and Portugal. His current interests span across intelligent sensors, embedded platforms, FPGA implementation of complex system.