Power electronics is the enabling technology behind renewable energy, green hydrogen, electric mobility, smart industries, and modern power systems. My research focuses on developing intelligent, efficient, and reliable energy conversion technologies that accelerate the transition toward a sustainable and decarbonized energy future.

Over more than three decades, my work has integrated fundamental research, industrial innovation, and technology commercialization across IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee, Danfoss Drives, Everfuel, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, and Vestas Wind Systems. This combination of academic and industrial experience has enabled me to contribute to research that advances scientific knowledge while addressing real-world engineering challenges.

Research Vision

My long-term vision is to advance sustainable power electronics technologies that enable resilient, intelligent, and carbon-neutral energy systems. By integrating advanced converter technologies, renewable energy integration, artificial intelligence, digital engineering, and industry–academia collaboration, I aim to develop practical solutions that support the global transition toward clean energy while strengthening scientific research and technology innovation.

Research Overview

Modern society depends on efficient conversion and management of electrical energy. As renewable generation, electrified transportation, hydrogen production, and digital industries continue to expand, power electronic systems must become increasingly efficient, reliable, intelligent, and secure.

My research addresses these challenges through the development of advanced power converter topologies, electric drive systems, grid-forming technologies, green hydrogen power supplies, AI-enabled diagnostics, condition monitoring, and digital engineering methodologies. The objective is not only to improve component performance but also to develop integrated energy conversion systems that can be translated into deployable industrial technologies.

Core Research Areas

1. Sustainable Power Electronics

Design and control of high-efficiency power electronic converters for renewable energy systems, industrial electrification, and next-generation energy infrastructures, with emphasis on performance, reliability, and scalability.

2. Green Hydrogen Systems

Development of power electronic architectures for megawatt-scale electrolysers, hydrogen production facilities, electrical infrastructure, power conversion systems, and sector-coupled energy solutions supporting industrial decarbonization.

3. Offshore Wind Energy

Research on power converter technologies, converter safety, sensing systems, reliability engineering, and grid integration for large offshore wind turbines and renewable energy platforms.

4. Grid-Forming Renewable Energy Systems

Investigation of advanced converter control strategies capable of supporting weak grids, renewable energy parks, microgrids, and future resilient power systems.

5. Electric Drives and Motion Control

Development of advanced motor control algorithms, sensorless control methods, parameter estimation techniques, high-performance electric drives, and energy-efficient industrial motion systems.

6. Electric Mobility

Research on electric vehicle propulsion systems, charging infrastructure, bidirectional power conversion, battery integration, and advanced charging technologies.

7. AI-Enabled Power Electronics

Application of artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, adaptive control, and intelligent diagnostics for improving converter operation, maintenance, and system optimization.

8. Digital Twins and Condition Monitoring

Development of digital twins, predictive maintenance strategies, remaining useful life estimation, advanced sensing, and health monitoring technologies for industrial power electronic systems.

9. Industrial Decarbonization

Integration of renewable energy, hydrogen technologies, industrial electrification, and advanced energy conversion to reduce emissions while improving industrial productivity and sustainability.

Research Impact

My research has evolved from theoretical investigations to technologies that support industrial products, international collaborations, academic research, and professional education.

Research contributions include

• International journal publications and conference papers in power electronics, electric drives, renewable energy systems, and intelligent diagnostics.

• More than fifteen international patent families covering electric drives, motor identification, converter monitoring, capacitor diagnostics, and related technologies.

• Authorship and editorial contributions to seven books published by Elsevier, IET, CRC Press, Springer Nature, and Wiley-IEEE Press.

• Technology development and commercialization across Danfoss Drives, Everfuel, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, and Vestas Wind Systems.

• Editorial leadership for IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, IET Power Electronics, and the Journal of Power Electronics.

• International academic collaborations with Aalborg University, the University of Southern Denmark, the University of Agder, Curtin University, IITs, NITs, and other institutions.

Together, these activities reflect a sustained effort to bridge scientific research with industrial deployment and engineering education.

Research Philosophy

I believe impactful research emerges when scientific curiosity is combined with practical engineering challenges.

My approach is based on four guiding principles:

• Conduct rigorous research with long-term scientific value.

• Translate research outcomes into deployable technologies and intellectual property.

• Build strong collaborations between academia and industry.

• Mentor future researchers capable of addressing global energy challenges.

This philosophy has shaped my work across universities, international industries, professional societies, and research collaborations.

Current Research Themes

Current activities focus on

• Sustainable power electronics

• Green hydrogen energy systems

• Offshore wind converter technologies

• Grid-forming renewable energy systems

• AI-enabled diagnostics and digital twins

• Electric mobility and advanced charging systems

• Reliability engineering and condition monitoring

• Industrial electrification and decarbonization

These themes reflect both ongoing industrial developments and emerging research opportunities in sustainable energy technologies.

Future Research Directions

Future work will concentrate on developing integrated technology platforms that combine power electronics, artificial intelligence, advanced sensing, digital engineering, and renewable energy systems.

Particular emphasis will be placed on

• Green hydrogen infrastructure

• Grid-forming renewable power systems

• Wide-bandgap power converters

• Intelligent converter diagnostics

• Digital twins for energy systems

• Electric mobility

• Industrial electrification

• Energy security and resilient power systems

My research directions align with global decarbonization efforts and national initiatives supporting sustainable energy and advanced manufacturing.

Collaboration

I welcome collaborations with universities, research institutes, industry partners, government organizations, start-ups, and international funding programmes working in sustainable energy technologies.

Research interests include

• Sustainable Power Electronics

• Green Hydrogen

• Offshore Wind Energy

• Electric Mobility

• Smart Energy Systems

• AI for Power Electronics

• Industrial Decarbonization

• Advanced Electric Drives

Collaborative activities may include joint research, doctoral supervision, industrial innovation, technology transfer, international projects, and professional education.

Research Highlights

🔹 30+ Years of Research, Teaching & Industrial Innovation

🔹 45+ Peer-Reviewed Research Publications

🔹 15+ International Patent Families

🔹 7 Books Published by Elsevier, IET, CRC Press, Springer Nature & Wiley-IEEE Press

🔹 IEEE Power Electronics Society Distinguished Lecturer (2026–2027)

🔹 Former Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics

🔹 Former Technical Editor, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics

🔹 International R&D Leadership across Danfoss, Everfuel, Siemens Gamesa & Vestas

🔹 International Academic Collaborations across Europe, Australia & India

🔹 Research Focused on Sustainable Energy Technologies and Industrial Decarbonization

Closing Statement

Research creates its greatest value when it advances scientific understanding while enabling technologies that improve society. My objective is to continue developing sustainable power electronics, intelligent energy conversion systems, and internationally collaborative research that support the global transition to clean energy and inspire the next generation of researchers and innovators.