December 28, 2022: To stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of sustainable energy, KL Deemed to be University organized the Government of India (DST-SERB) sponsored “International Conference on Emerging Trends in Smart Grid, Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicle Technologies – SGREEVC-2022” from December 27 to 29, 2022. Held at the Greenfields campus in Vaddeswaram, the conference was a collaborative effort by the department of electrical and electronics engineering to provide a platform for sharing ideas and discussing the latest innovations.
The conference featured an impressive lineup of renowned academicians, industry experts, and university officials. Keynote speakers included:
- Dr. Ramesh Bansal, University of Sharjah, UAE
- Dr. Vijay K. Sood, Ontario Tech University, Canada
- Dr. Sheldon Williamson, Ontario Tech University, Canada
- Dr. Surender Reddy Salkuti, Woosong University, South Korea
- Dr. Satish Babu, Infineon, Bangalore
- Dr. D. Ritesh Keshri, VNIT, Nagpur
- Dr. Bala Krishna Pamulaparthy, GE, Hyderabad
- Dr. Ranjan Kumar Behera, IIT Patna
- Dr. Altaf Badar, NIT Warangal
- Dr. D. Koteswara Raju, NIT Silchar
These experts delivered insightful sessions covering various aspects of the renewable energy sector and the complementary Electric Vehicle (EV) industry.
In his address, Dr. G. Pardha Saradhi Varma, Vice Chancellor of KL Deemed to be University, emphasized the importance of the conference as a platform for sharing valuable thoughts and ideas. He urged students to consider the renewable energy field for further research to develop innovative and sustainable solutions. Dr. Varma remarked, “Renewable energy is the need of the hour and I urge students to choose the field for their further research to create innovative and sustainable solutions in this promising field.”
The conference aimed to facilitate quality participation and discussions on current and future research trends and advancements in smart-grid technologies. The event saw significant attendance from experts, technology enthusiasts, faculty, and students. Out of 150 research articles submitted, 40 were selected for presentation. Experts from IITs, NITs, and the international industry shared current trends, inspiring participants to align their learning and research accordingly.
Dr. Arvind R. Singh, the Convenor, along with HoD, EEE Dr. A. Pandian, and other faculty members, university officials, staff, and students, played a crucial role in making the conference successful.
