Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Research Centre - Anna University
The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering was recognized as a Research Department (Code: 4145008) by Centre for Research (CFR), Anna University, Chennai from the year 2026. We have two recognized research supervisors in the department and the faculty members are carrying out their research in the area of Special Electrical Machines, Electrical Drives, Modern Power Electronics converters, Renewable Energy systems, Power Quality, e-mobility and embedded systems.
Facilities and Infrastructure:
Equipped with cutting-edge labs, such as the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for e-mobility, Renewable Energy Systems lab and Fablab which has advanced computational and experimental facilities with MATLAB 2025b. From state-of-the-art simulation modelling to specific experimental settings to support a wide range of interdisciplinary research initiatives, our research centre offers a perfect environment for high-quality research and innovation. Our facilities are built to promote collaboration, speed up investigations, and enable researchers to turn creative ideas into measurable outcomes
Recognized Supervisors (Faculty of Electrical Engineering):
Faculty Publication
Dr.Josephine Hope Hailma.J, AP/EEE and Dr.L.Ramya Hyacinth, HOD/EEE published a book titled ” Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering” in association with Maruthi Publishers. This book is designed specifically to meet the requirements of the engineering curriculum prescribed by our institution. The book comprehensively covers the entire syllabus, presenting fundamental concepts of electrical and electronics engineering in a clear, structured manner.
- Dr. I. William Christopher, Professor/EEE & Vice Principal, published “A Bidirectional DC/DC Converter for Renewable Energy Source-Fed EV Charging Stations with Enhanced DC Link Voltage and Ripple Frequency Management” in Results in Engineering (Elsevier), which is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. He also published “Hybrid Power Generating System Sources and Load Synchronization Using Adaptive-Neural-Fuzzy-Inference-System and Pelican Optimization Algorithm Technique” in the IETE Journal of Research (Taylor & Francis), Volume 71, Issue 1, which is indexed in WoS-SCIE and Scopus.
- Dr. S. Prathiba, Professor/EEE, co-authored the article “Deep Learning Based Gasket Fault Detection: A CNN Approach” with Dr. V. J. Sharmila, ASP/CSE, published in Nature Scientific Reports, Volume 15, February 2025. The article is indexed in SCI.
- Ms. A. R. Danila Shirly, AP/EEE, has published a paper titled, Development in MPPT Techniques for PV Systems with Converters, in Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering ((LNEE,volume 1371)), pp:533-544, 2025 on 2nd July 2025.
- Dr. J. S. Nancy Mary, AP/EEE has presented a research article titled, Intelligent Power Quality Enhancement in Wind Energy Systems Using SEPIC-PSO Synergy in the 3rd IEEE International Conference on Networks, Multimedia, and Information Technology (NMITCON-2025) organized at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India, on 1st and 2nd August 2025, in association with the IEEE Bangalore Section.
- Dr. J. Josephine Hope Hailma, AP/EEE has published a paper titled, Single-DOF prosthetic hand with enhanced grasp capability using ensemble deep learning and hybrid optimization, in the Springer nature Journal Multimedia Tools and Applications on 22nd August 2025.
- Ms.A. R. Danila Shirly, AP/EEE has published a paper titled, High-Efficiency Electric Vehicle Power Management System Using Brain Storm Optimized MPPT and Advanced High Gain Re-Lift Luo Converter, in Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Electrical Engineering, Springer, SCI on 9th September 2025.
- Ms.A. R. Danila Shirly, AP/EEE has published a paper titled, High-Efficiency Electric Vehicle Power Management System Using Brain Storm Optimized MPPT and Advanced High Gain Re-Lift Luo Converter, in Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Electrical Engineering, Springer, SCI on 30th September 2025.
- Dr. I. William Christopher, Professor/EEE & Vice Principal published a Book Chapter titled, FLC-Based T-B6S7LI Fed Electrical Motor, Soft Computing Applications in Modern Power and Energy Systems, Select Proceedings of EPREC 2024, Vol.4, Chapter16, pp. 219-239, Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Vol 1298. Springer, Singapore (Scopus Indexed) in October 2025.
- Dr. J. S Nancy Mary, AP/EEE, and Dr. A. Inba Rexy, ASP/EEE, along with students Priyanka K, Dhanvarsh, Jack Marshal, and Lakshmi, published a research article titled, Intelligent Power Quality Enhancement in Wind Energy Systems Using SEPIC-PSO Synergy, in the IEEE digital library. The article was presented at the 2025 Third International Conference on Networks, Multimedia and Information Technology (NMITCON) in Bangalore, India on 10th October 2025.
- Dr. I. William Christopher, Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Vice Principal, published a research article titled “Digital Platforms and Cloud Computing for Smart Cities: A Review” in the International Journal of Informatics and Communication Technology (IJ-ICT), ISSN 2252-8776, Volume 15, No. 1, pp. 30–38, March 2026. The journal is Scopus indexed, and the article is available with the DOI 10.11591/ijict.v15i1.pp30-38.
- Dr. A. Santhi Mary Antony, AP/EEE presented a paper titled AI-Enhanced Frequency Control in Integrated Wind and Solar Power Systems for Efficient Energy Generation, in International Conference on Science, Technology, Engineering and Management (ICSTEM) organized by Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore. The article is published online in IEEE Xplore & indexed in Scopus on 10th July 2024.
- Ms. A. R. Danila Shirly, AP/EEE published a paper titled Computation of an Effective Hybrid DFA-SVM Approach Aimed at Adaptive PV Power Management in the Scopus Indexed Journal WSEAS Transactions on Power Systems, Volume 19, pp. 276-284 on 8th Aug 2024.
- Dr. I. William Christopher, Professor/EEE & Vice Principal published a Book Chapter titled Design and Experimental Testing of Solar-Powered Desalination using HDH Process in Scopus indexed Recent Advances in Power Systems (Select Proceedings of EPREC 2023, Volume 1), Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Vol 1192, Chapter-20, Springer, Singapore on 12th Aug 2024.
- Dr. A. Santhi Mary Antony, AP/EEE presented a paper entitled, A Novel WCWOA Hybrid Algorithm for Improved Optimal Power Flow Solutions in International Conference on Data Mining and Information Security (ICDMIS 2024) organised by Eminent College of Management and Technology (ECMT), West Bengal and received best paper award on 7th oct 2024.
- Dr. I. William Christopher, Professor/EEE & Vice Principal, co-presented a paper titled Design and Implementation of Solar-Powered Bi-Directional Wireless Charging System for Electric Bicycle at the 4th IEEE International Conference on Power, Energy, Control and Transmission Systems, ICPECTS 2024 organized by the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Sairam Engineering College, Chennai on 9th oct 2024.
- Dr. A. Santhi Mary Antony, AP/EEE presented a paper entitled IoT Enhanced Optimization of Wind Energy Systems Using LCL Filter at the International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication and Applied Informatics (ACCAI). The article is published online in IEEE Xplore & indexed in Scopus on 14th oct 2024.
- Dr. S. Prathiba, Prof. /EEE published a paper titled Implementation of PI Controller of Hybrid DC Microgrid Energy Management in the International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Research (IJEER), Vol. 12, Issue 4, 1190-1205 on 8th Nov 2024.
- Dr. A. Inba Rexy, ASP/EEE published a research article titled Reliability assessment of photovoltaic quasi Z-source inverter through stochastic modeling in the journal Electrical Engineering, Springer on 24th Nov 2024.
- Dr. A. Inba Rexy, ASP/EEE & Ms. J. S. Nancy Mary, AP/EEE published a research article titled Efficient Design of Synchronous Buck Converter: Leveraging Energy Harvesting Techniques in IEEE Xplore through 2024 IEEE International Conference on Smart Power Control and Renewable Energy (ICSPCRE) which is indexed in Scopus. This conference was organised by NIT Rourkela on 25th Nov 2024.
- Dr. I. William Christopher, Professor/EEE & Vice Principal co-authored and presented a research article titled Design and Implementation of Solar-Powered Bi-Directional Wireless Charging System for Electric Bicycle at the 4th IEEE International Conference on Power, Energy, Control and Transmission Systems, ICPECTS 2024 organized by the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Sairam Engineering College, Chennai. This article is Scopus Indexed & available in IEEE Xplore Digital Library on 12th Dec 2024.
- Dr. A. Santhi Mary Antony, AP/EEE published a research article entitled, Smart Lift Technology for Compact Buildings, in 2024 International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Advanced Applications (ICISAA), India, organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri, Pune. This article is Scopus Indexed & available in IEEE Xplore Digital Library on 20th Jan 2025.
- Dr. I. William Christopher, Professor/EEE & Vice Principal, published a research article titled, A Bidirectional DC/DC Converter for Renewable Energy Source-Fed EV Charging Stations with Enhanced DC Link Voltage and Ripple Frequency Management in the journal Results in Engineering (Elsevier). This article is indexed in ESCI and Scopus on 25th Jan 2025.
- Dr. A. Santhi Mary Antony, AP/EEE published a paper entitled, Improved Dynamic Response of PV and Battery Based Dynamic System, in the Journal of Xidian University, Volume 19,Issue No.1 on 25th Feb 2025.
- Dr. A. Santhi Mary Antony, AP/EEE published a research article entitled, Design and Analysis of a Multi-Output DC-DC Converter for Automotive Applications with PI and FOPID Controllers, in 2024 International Conference on Innovative Computing, Intelligent Communication and Smart Electrical Systems (ICSES), Chennai. This article is Scopus Indexed and is available in IEEE Xplore Digital Library on 12th March 2025.
- Dr. A. Santhi Mary Antony, AP/EEE published a research article entitled, Electric Vehicle Monitoring System in 2024 International Conference on Innovative Computing, Intelligent Communication and Smart Electrical Systems (ICSES), Chennai. This article will be made available at IEEE Xplore Digital Library and indexed by Scopus on 19th March 2025.
- Dr.I.William Christopher, Professor/EEE & vice Principal published a research article titled, Hybrid Power Generating System Sources and Load Synchronization Using Adaptive-Neural-Fuzzy-Inference-System and Pelican Optimization Algorithm Technique in IETE Journal of Research (Taylor and Francis), Vol. 71, Issue 1. This article is WoS-SCIE and Scopus Indexed on 28th March 2025.
Sponsored research projects
| S.N. | PI name | Co-PI names if any | Name of the Dept. where Project is sanctioned | Project title* | Name of the Funding agency | Duration of the project |
| 1 | Mr.A.Infant Raj | – | Department of EEE | Intelligent Healthcare system for automated Leg Injury recognition, Severity Assessment, and specialist acknowledgment | Niral Thiruvizha 1.O , Tamilnadu Government | 06.03.2023 – 31.05.2024 |
| 2 | Dr.A.Inba Rexy | – | Department of EEE | Revolutionizing Home Waste Management | Niral Thiruvizha 1.O , Tamilnadu Government | 06.03.2023 – 31.05.2024 |
| 3 | Dr.A.Santhi Mary Antony | – | Department of EEE | HarvBot: Robo Arms for Veg Harvest | Niral Thiruvizha 1.O , Tamilnadu Government | 06.03.2023 – 31.05.2024 |
| 4 | Ms. G. Annie Nancy | – | Department of EEE | Enhancing Public Safety with Surveillance Drones | Niral Thiruvizha 1.O , Tamilnadu Government | 06.03.2023 – 31.05.2024 |
| S.N. | PI name | Co-PI names if any | Name of the Dept. where Project is sanctioned | Project title* | Name of the Funding agency | Duration of the project |
| 1 | Mr.A.Infant Raj |
Vishal Ram (IV Year EEE Student) & Surender Reddy Salkuti |
Department of EEE | Modelling and simulation of hydrogen-based hybrid energy storage system with switching algorithm | Woosong University: Woosong University’s Academic Research Funding – 2022 | 01.08.2022 – 30.12.2022 |
Consultancy Projects
S.N. | PI name | Co-PI names if any | Name of the Dept., where Project is sanctioned | Project title* | Name of the Funding agency | Duration of the project |
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1 | Dr.M.Augustine (Rs. 3,00,000) Three Lakhs | – | Infintin Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd. & Department of EEE | Design and development of rare earth-free high speed electric motor for hand driver applications | EDII – Innovation Voucher Program | 12 Months (28.02.2025 – 28.02.2026) |
2 | Mr.A.Infantraj | – | Department of EEE | Design, Fabrication, Testing, and Prototype Delivery of Thouway Technologies – Level Sensor. | Thouway Technologies Pvt Ltd | |
3 | Dr. L. Ramya Hyacinth | PI | Department of EEE | Grading of cataract using AI | Dr. Agarwal’s Institute of optometry | 5.12.2024- 31.03.2025 |
4 | Ms. G. Annie Nancy & | Dr. J. Josephine Hope Hailma | Department of EEE | Short Term Effect of Virtual Reality Headset on Tear-Film Stability and Blink Rate | Dr. Agarwal’s Institute of optometry | 5.12.2024 – 31.03.2025 |
AY (2021 – 2022) | ||||||
1 | Dr. S. Prathiba & Dr. L. Ramya Hyacinth | PI & Co-PI | Department of EEE | SPICES had enhanced the department with Guest Lectures, Workshops, Value Added Courses, Industrial Visits, and Technical Competitions |
AICTE under the Scheme for Promoting Interest, Creativity, and Ethics among Students (SPICES). |
25.05.2022 – 25.05.2023 |
Seed Money/Internal Research Grant
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Mr.A.Infantraj |
Investigation of Various Laminating Materials for Interior Permanent Magnet Brushless DC Motor for Cooling Fan Application |
Research publication in reputed Q3 Journal |
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Dr.I.William Christopher |
Design and Experimental Testing of Solar-Powered Desalination Using HDH Process |
Fostering Research contribution towards Q2 / Q3 Journals |
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3 |
Dr.I.William Christopher |
IoT based Electric Vehicle Battery Parameters Monitoring for Battery Swapping |
Fostering Research contribution towards Q2 / Q3 Journals |
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Dr.S.Prathiba |
Performance evaluation of improved Y source power factor correction converter with enhanced power quality in EV rapid charger application. |
Peer-reviewed journal articles listed in WoS and Scopus |
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5 |
Dr.S.Prathiba |
Performance Evaluation of Fuzzy Logic Controller Enabled Wind Energy Conversion System |
Peer-reviewed journal articles listed in WoS and Scopus |
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6 |
Dr.S.Prathiba |
Implementation of PI Controller of Hybrid DC Microgrid Energy Management |
Peer-reviewed journal articles listed in WoS and Scopus |
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7 |
Dr.S.Prathiba |
Performance Improvement of Solar Photovoltaic Module Using Various Types of Reflectors |
Peer-reviewed journal articles listed in WoS and Scopus |
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8 |
Dr.S.Prathiba |
Modeling of Power Factor Correction for On-Board E-Vehicle Charger |
Peer-reviewed journal articles listed in WoS and Scopus |
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9 |
Dr.M.Augustine |
Thermal analysis of modified segmented switched reluctance motor with aluminium metal matrix composite fins used in cooling fan applications |
Academic articles published in SCI journals with impact factor. |
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10 |
Dr.M.Augustine |
Investigation of Various Laminating Materials for Interior Permanent Magnet Brushless DC Motor for Cooling Fan Application |
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11 |
Dr.A.Santhi Mary Antony |
Energy Storage Systems using Renewable Energy for Systems with Grid Integration 0.05 |
Scientific papers published in journals indexed by WoS and Scopus |
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Design and Implementation of a Smart Grid System for Renewable Energy Integration 0.015 |
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AI-Enhanced Frequency Control in Integrated Wind and Solar Power Systems for Efficient Energy Generation 0.01 |
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Solution of Combined Economic and Emission Dispatch Problem Using Hybrid Water Cycle Whale Optimization Algorithm 0.005 |
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DC-DC Converter for Fast Charging Li-Ion Battery in Electric Vehicle 0.015 |
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IoT Enhanced Optimization of Wind Energy Systems Using LCL Filter 0.005 |
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Dr.L.Ramya Hyacinth |
Performance Improvement of Solar Photovoltaic Module Using Various Types of Reflectors |
Published an article in IEEE Conference |
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13 |
Ms.A.R.Danila Shirly |
Computation of an Effective Hybrid DFA-SVM Approach Aimed at Adaptive PV Power Management 0.015 |
Published articles reputed Scopus indexed journals (Q2/Q3 Journals) |
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Performance Improvement of Solar Photovoltaic Module Using Various Types of Reflectors 0.0075 |
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Modeling of Power Factor Correction for On-Board E-Vehicle Charger 0.0075 |
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Improvement in voltage stability by optical location and sizing of Hybrid energy sources by genetic algorithm |
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14 |
Dr.J.S.Nancy Mary |
Design of Digital Meters for Industries using Data Acquisition System |
Published an article in Scopus indexed journal |
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15 |
Dr.S.Sathya Bharathy |
Testosterone Influence on Microtubule Associated Proteins and Spine Density in Hippocampus: Implications on Learning and Memory |
Published an article in WoS |
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16 |
Ms.G.Annie Nancy |
Prediction of internal changes in the sacral region on immobility using bio-mechanical and bio-thermal modelling |
Published an article in WoS |
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17 |
Dr.A.Infantraj |
Modelling and Simulation of a Hydrogen-Based Hybrid Energy Storage System with a Switching Algorithm |
Published an article in WoS |
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18 |
Ms.A.R.Danila Shirley |
Optimization of Power Generation Costs through Soft Computing Techniques |
Published articles in Scopus indexed journals |
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Optimization of power generation costs using Support Vector Machine |