5-day STC on Research Scope in Electric Vehicles
Date : 5th – 9th, December, 2022
Venue : HT-10 (tentative)
Expert(s):
· Dr. Shimi S.L, Assistant Professor, NITTTR Chandigarh
· Dr. Ravi Teja, Assistant Professor, IIT Ropar
· Dr. Pavitra Sukhla (Ph.D (IIT Delhi)), R&D Engineer, Caterpillar, India
· Dr. Tatiano Busatto, System Engineer at Unjo AB, Sweden
· Mr. Sai Teja, OPAL-RT
· Mr. Khusro Khan, Manager, ABB, India
· Mr. Kartikesh Kumar Jha, Application Engineer, ARK Infosolutions Pvt. Ltd.
· Mr. Kailash Jagtap, Application Engineer, ARK Infosolutions Pvt. Ltd.
· Mr. Ajay Godara, Director, Enovation Lab, LLP, Chandigarh
Participants: 15 has participated from academia
The Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Manav Rachna University in associationwithNational Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research Chandigarh (Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India) organized an ICT based short term course on “Research Scope in Electric Vehicles (In collaboration with ANSYS)” w.e.f. 05.12.2022 to 09.12.2022.
The event was coordinated by Dr. Piyush Charan, Associate Professor, Dept. of ECE, Manav Rachna University, Faridabad. The department is indebted to his untiring support for organizing such events. There were 15 participants in this event. The workshop aimed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the current research trends and opportunities in the field of electric vehicles, as well as to encourage and support research in this area.
The workshop was conducted by a team of experts from NITTTR and other leading institutions in the field of electric vehicles. The program included a series of lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities that covered a wide range of topics related to electric vehicles, including:
Overview of electric vehicle technology: Participants received an introduction to the various types of electric vehicles, including battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and fuel cell electric vehicles. They also learned about the different components of an electric vehicle, such as the battery, motor, and power electronics.
Battery technology: Participants learned about the different types of batteries used in electric vehicles, including lithium-ion batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, and lead-acid batteries. They also learned about the factors that affect battery performance, such as capacity, energy density, and cycle life.
Charging infrastructure: Participants learned about the different types of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, including level 1, level 2, and level 3 charging stations. They also learned about the challenges and opportunities associated with building a comprehensive charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
Electric vehicle market: Participants learned about the current state of the electric vehicle market, including the global market trends, market size, and major players. They also learned about the government policies and incentives that are driving the growth of the electric vehicle market.
Research opportunities: Participants learned about the various research opportunities in the field of electric vehicles, including battery technology, charging infrastructure, and vehicle-to-grid integration. They also received guidance on how to develop research proposals and access funding opportunities.
The workshop was attended by a total of 15 participants from Manav Rachna University and neighbouring institutions. The participants were highly satisfied with the content and quality of the workshop, and found it to be informative and useful. The feedback from the participants was very positive, and many participants expressed their desire to conduct research in the field of electric vehicles.
In conclusion, the 5-day workshop on research scope in electric vehicles conducted by NITTTR, Chandigarh in ICT mode at Manav Rachna University was a huge success. The participants learned about the current research trends and opportunities in the field of electric vehicles and the workshop also encouraged and supported research in this area. The feedback from the participants was very positive, and many participants expressed their desire to conduct research in the field of electric vehicles.