RESEARCH SCHOLAR · IIT PALAKKAD

Amal Vinod K.

Electrical Engineer | Research Scholar

Working across various aspects of power electronics, including converter modelling, control system design, simulation, digital implementation, hardware development, and experimental testing.

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RESEARCH INTEREST

Power Electronics · Renewable Energy Systems
Electric Vehicle Technologies · Energy Conversion Systems

About

I am an Electrical Engineer currently pursuing my PhD in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad.

My experience covers various aspects of power electronics, including converter modelling, control system design, simulation, digital implementation, hardware development, and experimental testing. I enjoy working across both simulation and practical hardware, connecting theoretical concepts with real-world implementation.

My current research exploration is in the field of power electronics, with a particular interest in matrix converter topologies.

Academic Journey & Experience

2026 — PresentJANUARY 2026

RESEARCH

PhD · Electrical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad

Upgraded from the M.Tech programme to the PhD programme in January 2026. Currently exploring research directions in power electronics, with a particular interest in matrix converter topologies.

Supervisor:Dr. Naga Brahmendra Yadav Gorla
Assistant Professor
Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad

2025MAY — NOVEMBER

INDUSTRY

Research & Development Intern

FLUDYN Advanced Technology Centre · CRI Pumps

Worked on the proof-of-concept development of a solar–grid interface for water pump systems, contributing to system modelling and simulation, control design, digital implementation and programming, hardware development, and experimental testing.

Coimbatore, India

2024 — 2026MTECH + PHD PATHWAY

EDUCATION

M.Tech · Power Electronics & Power Systems

Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad

Joined in July 2024 and completed the M.Tech in July 2026, following an upgrade to the PhD programme in January 2026. Developed a hybrid solar–grid interface for water pump systems as my M.Tech project.

CGPA: 9.6 / 10

2020 — 2024BACHELOR’S DEGREE

EDUCATION