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Department

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Designation

Assistant Professor (Sl.Gr.)

Qualification

PhD

Area of Expertise

Power Electronics and Drives,Power Converters,Big Data Analytics and Machine Learning in Smart Grids,Artificial Intelligence,Electric Vehicles,Embedded Systems and IoT

Short Bio

Dr. M. Pushpavalli is currently working as an Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) at Dr. NGP Institute of Technology, Coimbatore. She has 19 years of teaching and research experience in reputed institutions. She completed her B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, securing First Class with Distinction. She obtained her M.E. in Power Electronics and Industrial Drives from Sathyabama University in 2013, graduating with First Class with Exemplary Performance and was awarded the University Gold Medal. She completed her Ph.D. from Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology in 2021. PUBLICATIONS Dr. Pushpavalli has published nearly 79 research papers in reputed international and national journals and conferences, of which: *69 papers are indexed in Scopus,*79 Papers indexed in Google scholar,*17 papers are indexed in Web of Science. RECOGNITIONS AND AWARD: *Recipient of the University Gold Medal for M.E. with First Class and Exemplary Performance *Recognized as an “NPTEL Discipline Star” in Electrical Engineering *Recognized as an “NPTEL Discipline Star” in Computer Science Engineering *Recognized as an “NPTEL MOTIVATED LEARNER” *Completed 19 NPTEL online certification courses and served as a mentor for 4 NPTEL courses *Topper in 3 NPTEL courses. *Awarded Best Paper for “Solar Panel Tracking and Power Generation Using Automatic System” by UCSI University, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, Malaysia Chapter *Recognized with the IEEE Student Mentorship Program (SMP) – Mentor Certificate (2024) *Recipient of the Faculty Advisor Award 2023–24 by the Institution of Engineers (India) PATENTS *Magnetic Propulsive Power Generation System – 202541002361 (Filed)*PORTABLE ELECTROMECHANICAL VENTILATOR (202541002365) *Text-to-Braille Converting Communication Device for Visually and Hearing-Challenged Persons – 202241076156 (Published) *Harvesting Electrical Energy from Sound Energy Using Luo Converter for Lighting and Charging – 202141000218 (Published) *Light Intensity Regulator – 329907-001 (Published) *Smart Gas Detection System Using Embedded System – 201841006363 (Published) *Neoteric Reminder Device to Ethereal Barrel – 201741038641 (Published) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: *Lifetime Member, Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) – LM33772 *Member, Institution of Engineers (India) – M-1802881 *Member, International Association of Engineers- 203962 ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE: ➢ Assistant Professor, Sathyabama University, Chennai (June 3, 2013 – 5,November 2024) • Teaching subjects including Electric Circuits, Network Analysis and Synthesis,Electrical Machines, Electromagnetic Theory, Measurement and Instrumentation,Digital Systems, Power Electronics, Special Electrical Machines, FACTS, Solid State Drives, Control Systems, Programming in C and C++, Machine Learning,Microprocessor and Microcontroller, and Embedded Systems. • Serving as a counselor and participating in various departmental activities. • Guiding students in in-house projects and organizing college events. • Worked as NBA coordinator and exam cell in-charge. ➢ Lecturer, Loyola Institute of Technology, Chennai (Jan 4, 2010 – April 30, 2013) • Taught core Electrical and Electronics Engineering subjects. • Engaged in laboratory setup and maintenance. • Organized workshops and seminars for student development. ➢ Lecturer, Francis Xavier Engineering College, Tirunelveli (Dec 11, 2000 – July 31,2004) • Assembled and managed laboratories: Electric Circuits Lab, DC Machines Lab, AC Machines Lab, Power Electronics Lab, and Control Systems Lab. • Conducted workshops and quiz competitions. • Served as Head of the Department, leading a team of four faculty members during the last two years.