Manikandan Palanichamy

Manikandan Palanichamy is an Associate Professor at Østfold University College, specializing in green energy transitions, smart energy systems, and emerging ICT technologies. He holds a PhD in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from NTNU, Norway, and has extensive international academic and industry experience.

• Education:
  • PhD (2013): NTNU, Norway
  • Master’s (2006): National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
  • Bachelor’s (2004): MKU, India
  • Engineering Diploma (2001): Alagappa Polytechnic, India

Research Interests: His work focuses on green energy, Industry 5.0, circular economy, IoT integration, and hardware security. He has pioneered novel CAM cell designs, path delay fault testing methodologies, and sustainable energy solutions. Recent projects include bilateral collaborations on renewable energy and smart industrial IoT systems.

Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles in journals like IEEE Proceedings and International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology. Key themes include AI integration in networks, LoRaWAN for industrial IoT, and hardware security.

• Awards: IEEE Best Paper Award (2006)

Roles: International Coordinator at Østfold University College, managing student exchanges and partnerships. He also advises industrial projects in software development and IIoT integration.

Labs/Teams: Involved in the Green Energy Research Hub and collaborates with institutions globally on projects like BioSolar Hydrogen and ReSAG (Remote Sensing for Agriculture).