School Achievements

1. Dr.Srikant Allamshetty has received recommendation for a research project titled “Application of non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma jet for conservation and preservation of heritage of Odisha State” submitted under Science and Heritage Research Initiative (SHRI) programme of DST in 2022.

2.Subhendu Santra has published paper "High Efficiency Operation of Brushless DC Motor Drive Using Optimized Harmonic Minimization Based Switching Technique," in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 58, no. 2, pp. 2122-2133, March-April 2022, doi: 10.1109/TIA.2022.3146212.

3.Subhendu Santra has published paper "Coupled Inductor Based Soft Switched High Gain Bidirectional DC-DC Converter with Reduced Input Current Ripple," in IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, doi: 10.1109/TIE.2022.3156153.

4.Dr.Sriparna Ghatak has received grant of Rs 1830000 for the project titled “Development of GaN-FET Based high efficiency Bidirectional DC-DC Converter with zero input current ripple for PV application” from DST-SERB in 2021.

5.Prof Subhendu Bikash Santra has received grant of Rs 1830000 for the project titled “ Development of cost-effective energy management strategies for a green hydrogen based electric vehicle charging station”from DST-SERB in 2021.

6.Dr.Subhra Debdas has received grant of Rs 1890000 for the project titled Self Urinary disease detection system” from MOE's Innovation cell Government of India in 2021.

7.Subhendu Santra has published paper "High Gain and High-Efficiency Bidirectional DC–DC Converter With Current Sharing Characteristics Using Coupled Inductor," in IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 36, no. 11, pp. 12819-12833, Nov. 2021, doi: 10.1109/TPEL.2021.3077584.

8.Subhendu Santra has published paper "Performance Analysis of Novel Bidirectional DC-DC Converter With L-D Based Modified GaN-FET Driver," in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 57, no. 5, pp. 5199-5214, Sept.-Oct. 2021, doi: 10.1109/TIA.2021.3097016.

Dr. Alivarani Mohapatra, Assistant Professor, School of Electrical Engineering, delivered a talk on the theme "Identifying A Research Problem" at a webinar on 20th November 2021 organized by IEEE student branch of Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT). She highlighted the importance of research and identifying a research problem. During her talk, she elaborated on the characteristics of outstanding research and a researcher's required skills and habits. Taking a case study, she explained the different components of the research and the methodologies to reach the goal. Many researchers and students interacted with Dr. Mohapatra and asked their queries. The organizer of the conference, Md. Tabil Ahammed, Chairperson, IEEE BUBT student chapter, appreciated the talk and thanked Dr. Mohapatra.

Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) is one of the top-ranking universities in Bangladesh and is regarded as a globally recognized university. It is now a member of prestigious organizations like the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of International Universities, and the Association of Management Development institutions in South Asia.

• Dr. Alivarani Mohapatra, Assistant Professor, School of Electrical Engineering, KIIT Deemed to be University delivered a talk on “Work Life Balance” at International Women in Engineering Covid 19 Congress 2021 organized by IEEE Bangladesh section.
• Dr. Byamakesh Nayak, Professor & Dean, School of Electrical Engineering, KIIT Deemed to be University delivered a talk on “Grid Synchronisation: Challenges and Overcomes” at SOA Weekly Academic Lecture (SOAWAL) organised by SOA Deemed to be University on 4th September 2021 as a Keynote Speaker in virtual mode.
• Dr. Rudranarayan Senapati and Dr.Chitralekha Jenaboth working as Assistant Professor in School of Electrical Engineering has been awarded by  Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell and All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE) for their Exceptional Contribution as ‘Judge’ in TOYCATHON 2021.Under the ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ initiated by our Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri. Narendra Modi, Toycathon-2021 is conceived to challenge India’s innovative minds to conceptualize novel Toy and Games based on Bharatiya civilization, history, culture, mythology and ethos.

• Dr. Sarat Chandra Swain, Professor, KIIT School of Electrical Engineering & Joint Director-Skill Project chaired a session at the 2nd International Conference on “Recent Trends in Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering for Environmental and Sustainable Development”, organized by School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Reva University, Bengaluru , 22/7/2021.

• The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering INC (IEEE) has bestowed appreciation on Prof. Chinmoy Kumar Panigrahi, Chair, IEEE Kolkata Section Consumer Technology Society Chapter-Bhubaneswar for 2020-21 for rendering remarkable services and contributions towards the advancement of IEEE and Engineering Professions. Currently, Prof. Panigrahi is serving as the Professor, School of Electrical Engineering and Director, Quality Assurance, KIIT-DU.

• Pampa Sinha and Dr. Chitralekha Jena have received grant for the patent titled “Thermal screening system and method” from government of India, IP India for a period of 20 years ,2021.
• Arjyadhara Pradhan and Dr. Babita Panda have received certificate of Registration of Design for the patent titled “ Vegetable and fruit washer” from Government of India, Patent office, 2021.
• Pampa Sinha and Dr. Chitralekha Jena have received “ Certificate of Appreciation” for All women B plan competition, WE Magazine held on 4^th March 2021.
• Arjyadhara Pradhan, Dr. Babita Panda, Dr. Srikanta Mohapatra, Dr.Lipika Nanda, Dr.Sarita Samal, Dr.Banishree Misra, Soubhagya ranjan Prusty, Geetanjali Dei received “Certificate of Grant” for an innovation patent for a period of eight years named “Solar based double channel water purification system for rural people” from Australian Government , IP Australia, 2021.
• Aliva rani Mohapatra, Dr. Srikanta Mohapatra, Dr. Arjyadhara Pradhan, Dr. Babita Panda, Dr.Lipika Nanda, Satyabrata Sahoo received “Certificate of Grant” for an innovation patent for a period of eight years named “ Intelligent circuit enable portable testing apparatus for servo motor” from Australian Government , IP Australia 2021.
• Roy and P. K. Sadhu, “A Step-Up Multilevel Inverter Topology Using Novel Switched Capacitor Converters With Reduced Components,” in IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 68, no. 1, pp. 236-247, Jan. 2021.
• Tanmoy Roy Chowdhury has delivered an expert talk  during two weeks online International workshop on “Recent Advances in Electrical Engineering” during July 2021 organized by TIT, Narsingarh, Agartala.
• Tanmoy Roy Chowdhury as (Organising Chair) organized the first ever flagship conference (WIECON – ECE) under the banner of IEEE Bhubaneswar Subsection in collaboration with IEEE Bangladesh Section during 26-27th Dec 2020.
• Tanmoy Roy Chowdhury has delivered an expert talk on “How Smarter can be a Smart Grid?” in AICTE sponsored online FDP program during 7 – 29th Dec 2020 organized by GIFT, Bhubaneshwar.
• B.K.Nayak , Professor School of Electrical Engineering has imparted expert lecture on the topic” Grid Synchronisation MPPT Techniques” in AICTE sponsored online FDP on “Sustainable energy and smart Grid” organized by Department of electronics and electrical engineering, Gandhi Institute for Engineering, GIFT, Bhubaneshwar, from 7th Dec to 29th Dec 2020.
• S.C Swain received Certificate of Appreciation from chairman of AICTE for fostering the ecosystem bridging Government, Academia and Industry, TI EMBEDDED SYSTEM DESIGN USING MSP430, MCU MOOC.
• Chitralekha jena, Dr.Babita Panda, Dr.Sarita Samal, Dr.Ranjeeta Patel, Dr. Alivarani Mohapatra, Dr. Arjyadhara Pradhan published one Australian patent (International) ” Low cost portable and chargeable laser security system for propert protection” on 21/12/2020.
• Arjyadhara Pradhan has been awarded  “YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD” for her Contribution and honourable achievement in innovative research on 5th Dec 2020   by International Research Awards on New Science Inventions NESIN 2020 Awards, SCIENCE FATHER.
• Lipika Nanda has been awarded “Women Researcher Award” by International Research awards on New Science Inventions, Science father on 21st November, 2020.
• Dr Lipika Nanda got “Young Researcher Award” 2020 by Institute of Scholars.
• Subhra Debdaspublished a book chapter “IoT Application in Interconnected Hospitals” in Wily, Scrivener Publishing, 2020
• (Dr.)Chinmoy Kumar Panigrahi, Professor, School of Electrical Engineering, KIIT Deemed to be University got Outstanding Scientist Award by VDGOOD Technology and Factory, International Scientist Awards on Science and Medicine 20th and 21st November, 2020, Visakhapatnam , India.
• Tanmoy Roy Chowdhury Assistant Professor, School of Electrical Engineering, KIIT Deemed to be University, elevated to the grade of senior member of the prestigious IEEE for the year 2020.
• Prof Tapas Roy has been selected as “Distinguish Reviewer of 2019″ by IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics.
• Roy, P. K. Sadhu, C.K. Panigrahi, “A switched-capacitor-based step-up multilevel inverter and its cascaded configuration using reduced number of components”. Int Trans Electr Energ Syst. 2020
• Arjyadhara Pradhan, Dr. Babita Panda, Dr. Srikanta Mohapatra has published one International patent (Australian patent) named ” Cost effective Solar House” on 23rd November, 2020.
• Dr Arjyadhara Pradhan received an award “Innovative Technological Researcher & Dedicated Teaching Professional Award” 18th October 2020, Specialization: Electrical Engineering   by The Society of Innovative Educationalist & Scientific Research Professional Chennai, India Accredited with Innovative Scientific Research Professional Malaysia Sdn.Bhd.
• Dr Lipika Nanda received an award “Innovative Researcher & Dedicated Best Academician Award” 18th October 2020, Specialization: Electrical and Electronics Engineering   by The Society of Innovative Educationalist & Scientific Research Professional Chennai,India Accredited with Innovative Scientific Research Professional Malaysia Sdn.Bhd.
• Dr Arjyadhara Pradhan, Dr. Babita Panda, Dr.Srikanta Mohapatra has published one Indian patent in October, 2020 “Photovoltaic cleaning and cooling system” .
• Dr Arjyadhara Pradhan, Dr. Babita Panda has published one Australian patent and got grant for a period of 8 years , september 2020 “Technique for multilayer protection from quantifiable vulnerabilities in industrial cyber physical system”.
• (Dr.)Chinmoy Kumar Panigrahi, elevated to the grade of senior member of the prestigious IEEE (Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers) for the year 2020.
• Tanmoy Roy Choudhury served as an honourable judge at the Grand Finale for the Idea Contest To Mitigate Post-COVID Impact in Low and Middle-Income Countries held virtually in the zoom platform on September 16, 2020.
• Ranjeeta Patel has got three patents published in September, 2020 named as 1) A novel hybrid renewable power platform to harvest wind, solar and water current power from running water channel. 2) A novel nanosilver hand rub sanitizer gel. 3) A novel phenotypic antimicrobial resistance testing using cost effective integrated biochip.
• Pampa Sinha and Dr. Chitralekha Jena have published patent “Thermal screening system and method” by Government of India, 2020. Application No:202031025572
• Pampa Sinha published a book chapter “Genetic Algorithm and Graph theory approach to select protection Zone in distribution system” in Springer Nature, 2020.
• Sanhita Mishra published a book chapter “An experimental setup to study the effect of switching transients for underground cables” in Springer Nature, 2020.
• Arjyadhara Pradhan was awarded with ‘Young Woman in Engineering’ (Major Area of Study – Electrical Engineering) of the 5th Venus International Women Awards – VIWA on 7 March 2020 at Green Park Chennai, India during the 5th Annual Women’s Meet (AWM 2020).
• IEEE Industrial Electronics Society Chapter has been formed under Bhubaneswar Subsection with a leading role of Tanmoy Roy Choudhury being the Founder Chair of the chapter along with other Faculty members leading the society.
• Chinmoy Kumar Panigrahi has been assigned as the Founder Chair for IEEE Consumer Electronics Society under Bhubaneswar Subsection.
• Tanmoy Roy Choudhury, Counsellor of Youth Red Cross, KIIT Unit has been received the highest blood donor college award from Indian Red Cross Society, Odisha State Branch during National Level Training Camp of volunteers organized by IRCS, OSB.
• Pampa Sinha and Dr. Chitralekha Jena has got a project titled “Thermal screening door with face recognition technique and auto disinfection facility” sanctioned by industry Vijayshree Autocom Ltd, for an amount of Rs 10,00,000/ .
• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, KIIT, deemed to be University got Odisha State Energy Conservation Award 2019 for Best Performance in terms of energy savings and conservation .Various Energy saving projects like 40 Watt tube light changed to 10 Watt led light, Campus Street light 25 Watt CFL changed to 8 Watt led light, Installation of Solar water heating system on the top of hostel building, Rooftop solar installation, Dedicated feeder from Chandaka grid (33kv), Use of capacitor bank for improving power factor. Thus for the year 2018-2019 KIIT saved a total of 324 Lakh Kwh energy @ Rs 1,27,04,744.782/.
• Satyaranjan Jena awarded as the Best staff of the year 2018 for outstanding performance and dedicated contribution to KIIT and KISS on 26th January 2019.
• Satyaranjan Jena Appreciated as a teacher for Outstanding Teaching Contribution on 1st September 2019 by KIIT Deemed to be University.
• Rudranarayan Senapati awarded as the Best staff of the year 2017 for outstanding performance and dedicated contribution to KIIT and KISS on 26th January 2017.
• Prof Subhendu Bikash Santra got Outstanding work award for “Utility Detection, Shifting and PNI-NI” in Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (Schedule-A PSU-Govt. of India-Ministry of Railways).
• Prof Subhendu Bikash Santra published Research Article in IEEE Transaction on Industrial Application on August 2018 titled “Performance analysis of a three-phase propulsion inverter for electric vehicles using GaN semiconductor devices”.
• Prof Subhendu Bikash Santra published Research Article in IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics on March 2020 titled “Capacitor Selection Method in PV Interfaced Converter Suitable for Maximum Power Point Tracking”.
• Prof Subhendu Bikash Santra published Research Article in IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics on May 2020 titled “Generalized Switch Current Stress Reduction Technique for Coupled-Inductor based Single Switch High Step-Up Boost Converter”.
• Prof Subhendu Bikash Santra published Research Article in IEEE Transaction on Industrial Electronics on November 2018 titled “A novel switch current stress reduction technique for single switch boost-flyback integrated high step up DC–DC converter”.