Ramprasad Potluri

Ramprasad Potluri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), where he has been contributing to control systems research and education. His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Kentucky, USA (2003) and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Saint Petersburg State Technical University, Russia (1996).

Dr. Potluri's research focuses on the practical applications of Control Systems theory, with particular emphasis on motor control, autonomous vehicle navigation, and fault-tolerant systems. His work bridges theoretical control concepts with real-world engineering applications, making significant contributions to both academic research and educational practices in the field.

His publication record from 2011-2015 demonstrates a strong focus on applying control theory to practical engineering challenges, particularly in the domains of electric vehicles, robotic systems, and educational laboratory development. His research shows consistent progression from theoretical foundations toward increasingly complex real-world applications, with a notable emphasis on making advanced control systems accessible through low-cost educational platforms.

• Best Teaching Assistant award recipient Manavaalan Gunasekaran developed the new Control Systems Laboratory under his guidance
• Jitendra Bharadwaj, working with Dr. Potluri and Dr. KS Venkatesh, received a first prize at Techkriti (IIT Kanpur technology festival)

His laboratory work in Western Labs 217A focuses on developing practical control systems experiments that make advanced control concepts accessible to undergraduate students, complementing his research on advanced control applications in autonomous vehicles and robotics.