Suvendu Samanta

Suvendu Samanta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. His research focuses on power electronics, electric vehicles, and wireless power transfer technologies. He has published numerous papers in prestigious journals and conferences in the field of power electronics and energy conversion systems, with recent work emphasizing electric vehicle charging infrastructure and medium-voltage DC grid integration.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada (2018)
• M.Tech from IIT Kanpur (2013)
• B.E. from BESU Shibpur (IIEST Shibpur) (2009)

Dr. Samanta's research primarily centers on power electronics with a focus on wireless power transfer systems for electric vehicles. His work explores resonant converters using wide bandgap semiconductor devices, which offer higher efficiency and power density compared to traditional silicon-based devices. He has made significant contributions to the analysis and design of various converter topologies for inductive power transfer applications, addressing critical challenges in electric vehicle charging infrastructure including efficiency improvements, power density enhancement, and grid integration.

His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on wireless power transfer technology, particularly for electric vehicle applications. The research spans from fundamental converter topologies to practical implementation challenges, with a recent emphasis on medium-voltage DC grid integration for electric vehicle charging. His work bridges theoretical analysis with experimental validation, contributing significantly to the advancement of wireless charging technologies with particular attention to safety considerations like arc flash mitigation.

Scientific Awards:

• Concordia University Distinguished Doctoral Dissertation Prize in Engineering and Natural Sciences (2019)
• Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Ph.D. Convocation Award, Concordia University (2019)
• Canadian Governor General's Gold Medal—Technology, Industry and the Environment Category for PhD Thesis (2018)
• Best Paper Award for "A New Direct AC-AC Converter with Active Source Current Control for Wireless Inductive Power Transfer Application" (2018)
• Multiple Conference Travel Grants for IEEE IAS Annual Meeting 2017, APEC 2017, and IEEE IAS Annual Meeting 2016

Dr. Samanta has secured significant research funding for projects focused on next-generation electric vehicle charging systems and power electronics. His collaborations with institutions including NC State University and National University of Singapore have resulted in impactful research addressing practical challenges in power conversion systems. He actively mentors students in advanced power electronics research and has contributed to developing innovative solutions for electric vehicle infrastructure.

Based in the Advanced Centre for Electronic Systems (ACES) at IIT Kanpur, Dr. Samanta leads a research team focused on developing cutting-edge solutions for wireless power transfer, electric vehicle charging, and high-efficiency power conversion systems. His laboratory work emphasizes practical implementation of theoretical concepts, with particular attention to the integration of wide bandgap semiconductor devices in power converter design for improved performance and reliability.