Event Report - IEEE Distinguished Lecture on AI-Inspired Renewable Smart Power Electronics Applications
The Department of Electrical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jamshedpur hosted an IEEE Distinguished Lecture on 29 October 2025, featuring Prof. P. Sanjeevikumar from the University of South-Eastern Norway. The lecture, titled “AI-Inspired Renewable Smart Power Electronics Applications,” offered a forward-looking exploration of how artificial intelligence is driving innovation in renewable energy systems.
Prof. Sanjeevikumar delivered an insightful and technically rich session that highlighted the integration of AI-based control algorithms, predictive maintenance strategies, intelligent power converters, and grid-interactive renewable systems. His presentation emphasized how AI enables the development of smart, adaptive, and energy-efficient power electronic architectures, which are essential for advancing sustainable and intelligent energy networks.
The audience, comprising faculty members, research scholars, and students, responded enthusiastically to Prof. Sanjeevikumar’s engaging delivery and deep expertise. The session fostered meaningful discussions around AI-based optimization and control methods in smart grids, fuel cell systems, and electric vehicles. Participants expressed strong interest in organizing a follow-up workshop focused on real-time implementation and AI-based converter control techniques.
The event was graced by the presence of Prof. Gautam Sutradhar, Honorable Director of NIT Jamshedpur, whose continued encouragement and vision were instrumental in the success of the lecture. The Department of Electrical Engineering expressed its sincere appreciation for his leadership and support in fostering a culture of academic and research excellence.
The lecture received high praise for its practical insights and futuristic perspective, offering valuable inspiration to researchers and students exploring the convergence of artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and smart power electronics.