Ilamparithi Thirumarai Chelvan

T. Ilamparithi is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Victoria. He holds a BE from Anna University (India), MTech from IIT Delhi, and a PhD from UVic. His research focuses on condition monitoring of electrical machines, smart grid technologies, and engineering pedagogy. He has industry experience in Hardware-in-Loop simulation for grid and motor drive systems.

Education:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronics), Anna University, India
• Master of Technology (Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives), IIT Delhi
• PhD (Electrical Engineering), University of Victoria

Research interests include fault diagnosis in synchronous motors, AI-driven predictive maintenance for EV propulsion systems, and real-time simulation models for modern grids. He also explores pedagogical methods using simulation tools to enhance engineering education.

Administrative roles include:

• Educational Activities Chair, IEEE Victoria Section
• Advisor, UVic IEEE Student Branch
• Coordinator, HighTechU ECE Program
• Member, FSAE Electric Car Club

Teaching spans electric power courses (e.g., Electrical Machines, Power Systems) and project-based design courses involving PCB design, microcontroller programming, and mechanical assembly.