Dr Saravanakumar Thangavel, Hitachi Energy, Chennai, India
Dr. Saravanakumar Thangavel is a dedicated power electronics expert with a robust academic background and extensive hands-on experience in the industry. Holding a Ph.D. in Power Electronics from Vellore Institute of Technology, his expertise lies in developing efficient DC-DC converters for electric vehicles. Currently, he serves as a Senior Hardware Design Engineer at Lucas TVS, Chennai. His professional journey includes significant contributions at Test Base Solutions Private Ltd. and Vellore Institute of Technology. Dr. Thangavel is proficient in advanced simulation tools and has a keen interest in innovative solutions for EV technology.
Publication profile
Education
- Ph.D. in Power Electronics (2019-2023)
- Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
- Focus: Interleaved Boost DC-DC converters for EVs
- M.E. in Power Electronics & Drives (2014-2016)
- Jay Shri Ram Group Of Institutions, Avinashi Palayam, Tirupur
- CGPA: 8.17 (First Class)
- B.E. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (2010-2014)
- Jay Shri Ram Group Of Institutions, Avinashi Palayam, Tirupur
- CGPA: 8.16 (First Class)
- HSC (2010)
- KSC Boys Government Higher Secondary School, Tirupur
- Percentage: 73.5%
- SSLC (2008)
- KSC Boys Government Higher Secondary School, Tirupur
- Percentage: 74%
Professional Experience
- Senior Hardware Design Engineer (Oct 2023 – Present)
- Hardware Design Engineer (Jan 2023 – Sep 2023)
- Test Base Solutions Private Ltd., Bangalore
- Research Associate (2019 – 2022)
- Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
- Experience: 3.2 years
Research focus
Dr. Thangavel’s research interests include advanced power electronics, particularly in the development and optimization of DC-DC converter circuits for electric vehicles (EVs). His work on interleaved boost converters has contributed to enhancing the efficiency and performance of EV powertrains. He is also interested in motor control units, EV charging technologies, and the integration of automotive communication protocols such as CAN and UDS.
Publication top notes
A Comprehensive Review on Electric Vehicle: Battery Management System, Charging Station, Traction Motors
Fuzzy Based Interleaved Step-up Converter for Electric Vehicle
Parameter Estimation of Solar PV Using Ali Baba and Forty Thieves Optimization Technique
Design, Validation, and Economic Behavior of a Three-Phase Interleaved Step-Up DC-DC Converter for Electric Vehicle
Application.
Dual Vector Control for Grid Interactive Converters in Smart grid under Unbalanced Condition