Guest Lecture

The School of Electrical Engineering, KIIT successfully organized an insightful expert talk on “Vision towards Smart Grid Technology” on 13th January 2026 at the Conference Hall, Campus–3. We were privileged to host Dr. Premalata Jena, Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Joint Faculty, Centre for Sustainable Energy, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, who shared valuable insights on the future of smart grids, sustainable energy systems, and emerging challenges in modern power networks. The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from B.Tech and M.Tech students, Ph.D. scholars, and faculty members, making it an engaging and enriching academic experience.

As part of the TREK initiative, which aims to enhance global engagement by offering a truly enriching Indian academic experience, the School Of Electrical Engineering, KIIT DU of Electrical Engineering, KIIT-DU warmly welcomes @Charlotte Anne Nickerson, Creative Technologist and Interaction Designer, Harvard University (Class of 2024), Electrical Engineering, along with Topaz Aharon, MBA, MIT Sloan. A meaningful and productive interaction is currently underway, fostering academic exchange and cross-cultural collaboration.

Guest lecture by Prof. Agnieszka Miguel, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seattle University, USA, on the theme “Developing as a Whole Engineer.” Department of Electrical Engineering organized an insightful guest lecture by Prof. Agnieszka Miguel, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seattle University, USA, on the theme “Developing as a Whole Engineer.” The session, attended by 4th and 6th semester B.Tech students and faculty members, highlighted the importance of complementing technical expertise with soft skills, emotional intelligence, ethical responsibility, leadership, and continuous learning. Prof. Miguel discussed resilience, mentorship, networking, responsible engineering practices, and strategies for pursuing higher education, including MS/PhD pathways, funding, and profile building. [...]

We were honoured to host over 36 esteemed delegates from Harvard Kennedy School and MIT as part of the India Trek Initiative. Their visit to KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology & KISS - Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences was a remarkable exchange of ideas, inspiration, and culture. During this visit, the delegation had the opportunity to interact with the students of KIIT School of Electrical Engineering, explore our state-of-the-art facilities, and witness the transformative impact of education and empowerment. This enriching visit highlighted the shared vision of fostering global collaboration and creating sustainable solutions for a brighter future. Thanks to Jesse Hinricher, Ph.D. Candidate [...]

Dr. Dillip Kumar Mishra, CLEMSON University, USA, delivered a talk on "Driving Sustainability and Meeting Net-Zero Emission Targets: The Impact of Energy Storage, Electric Vehicles and Renewable Energy" during an interactive session with the faculty and students of the School of Electrical Engineering, KIIT The session was insightful and covered topics such as the electric vehicle market, power system resiliency, power system stability, and energy storage. Additionally, Dr. Mishra highlighted advancements in electric vehicle technology and ongoing research to enhance battery performance.

On 17th December 2024, the School of Electrical Engineering, KIIT had the privilege of hosting an engaging guest lecture by Dr. Sambeet Mishra from the University of Southeast Norway. Dr. Sambeet Mishra is our proud alumnus who has completed both his B. Tech and M. Tech from School of Electrical Engineering, KIIT. The topic of the session, Electricity Market Operation in Scandinavia, offered invaluable insights into real-time electricity market operations and the challenges of managing dynamic electricity markets. Dr. Mishra delved into various market structures, such as the Day-Ahead Market, Intraday Market, and Spot Market, and explained how conventional and renewable energy sources collaborate to meet [...]