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Dr. Mini Sujith

Vice Chairperson | Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, School of Engineering, Bengaluru

Qualification: B. Tech., M.Tech.
mini_sujith@blr.amrita.edu
Research Interest: Electric Drives and Control, Fuel Cell, Model based design and hardware in Loop Simulation, Multilevel Inverters, Power Electronics, Power Quality, Renewable Energy

Bio

Dr. Mini Sujith joined Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bangalore Campus in the year 2002 as a faculty in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department. Presently she is serving as Associate Professor, Electrical and Electronics Department. She hasover 20 years of experience in Teaching andIndustrial Experience of more than 9 years.

Education

  • 2018 : Ph. D.
    Visvesvaraya Technological University
  • 2008: M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives
    Visvesvaraya Technological University
  • 1988 : Btech in in Electrical Engineering
    Kerala University
Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2018

Low Speed Estimation of Sensorless DTC Induction Motor Drive Using MRAS with Neuro Fuzzy Adaptive Controller

Cite this Research Publication : Mini Sujith, P., S., Satheesh, H., and N, D., “Low Speed Estimation of Sensorless DTC Induction Motor Drive Using MRAS with Neuro Fuzzy Adaptive Controller”, International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE), vol. 8, p. 2691, 2018.

Publisher : International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Year : 2018

Real Time Validation of EKF Estimator for Low Speed Estimation in DTC IMD

Cite this Research Publication : Mini Sujith, P.V., B., Satheesh, H., and M.N., D., “Real Time Validation of EKF Estimator for Low Speed Estimation in DTC IMD”, International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS), vol. 9, p. 433, 2018.

Publisher : International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems

Year : 2016

Active LC Clamp dv/dt Filter for Voltage Reflection due to Long Cable in Induction Motor Drives

Cite this Research Publication : Mini Sujith, Joshi, M., B. Satheesh, H., and N, D. M., “Active LC Clamp dv/dt Filter for Voltage Reflection due to Long Cable in Induction Motor Drives ”, International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE) , vol. 6, pp. 1456 - 1469 , 2016.

Publisher : International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE)

Year : 2015

MRAS Speed Observer for Low Speed Estimation in Sensorless DTC-SVM Induction Motor Drives

Cite this Research Publication : Mini Sujith, Backer, S., Satheesh, B. H., and M.N, D., “MRAS Speed Observer for Low Speed Estimation in Sensorless DTC-SVM Induction Motor Drives”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research , vol. 10, no. 17, pp. 37751-37757, 2015.

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research

Year : 2015

Low Speed Estimation in Sensorless Direct Torque Controlled Induction Motor Drive using Extended Kalman Filter

Cite this Research Publication : Mini Sujith, Saranya, C., B Satheesh, H., and Dinesh, M. N., “Low Speed Estimation in Sensorless Direct Torque Controlled Induction Motor Drive using Extended Kalman Filter”, International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems, vol. 6, 2015.

Publisher : International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems

Conference Paper

Year : 2019

Low Speed Estimation of Sensorless Direct Torque Controlled Induction Motor Drive Using Extended Kalman Filter with Adaptive Speed Adjustment Technique

Cite this Research Publication : Mini Sujith, Saranya, C., Satheesh, B. H., and Dinesh, M. N., “Low Speed Estimation of Sensorless Direct Torque Controlled Induction Motor Drive Using Extended Kalman Filter with Adaptive Speed Adjustment Technique”, TENCON 2019 - 2019 IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON), 2019.


Publisher : TENCON 2019 -

Year : 2014

LC Clamp Filter for Voltage Reflection due to Long Cable in Induction Motor Drives

Cite this Research Publication : Mini Sujith, ,, and Dinesh, M. N., “LC Clamp Filter for Voltage Reflection due to Long Cable in Induction Motor Drives”, in Emerging Research Areas: Magnetics, Machines and Drives (AICERA/iCMMD), 2014 Annual International Conference on, 2014.

Publisher : Emerging Research Areas: Magnetics, Machines and Drives (AICERA/iCMMD), 2014 Annual International Conference o

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2022

Comparative Path Planning Analysis for the Recommended E-Vehicle Charging Station

Cite this Research Publication : Nair, A.H.P. and Sujith, M., 2022, September. Comparative Path Planning Analysis for the Recommended E-Vehicle Charging Station. In 2022 International Conference on Intelligent Innovations in Engineering and Technology (ICIIET) (pp. 238-244). IEEE

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2021

A novel system for real time drowsiness warning and engine ignition authorization using face recognition

Cite this Research Publication : Manikandan, A. and Sujith, M., 2021, August. A novel system for real time drowsiness warning and engine ignition authorization using face recognition. In 2021 Second International Conference on Electronics and Sustainable Communication Systems (ICESC) (pp. 1658-1663). IEEE.

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2021

A novel system for real time drowsiness warning and engine ignition authorization using face recognition

Cite this Research Publication : Manikandan, A. and Sujith, M., 2021, August. A novel system for real time drowsiness warning and engine ignition authorization using face recognition. In 2021 Second International Conference on Electronics and Sustainable Communication Systems (ICESC) (pp. 1658-1663). IEEE

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2021

Slip-Acceleration Based AI Approach for Islanding Detection

Cite this Research Publication : Gayathry, V. and Sujith, M., 2021, December. Slip-Acceleration Based AI Approach for Islanding Detection. In 2021 2nd International Conference on Communication, Computing and Industry 4.0 (C2I4) (pp. 1-6). IEEE

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2020

A Comparative Study of Distinct Speed Controllers for a Separately Excited DC Motor (SEDM)

Cite this Research Publication : P. Gautam, Mahapatra, P., Sripradha, R., Sujith, M., and Mahalakshmi, R., “A Comparative Study of Distinct Speed Controllers for a Separately Excited DC Motor (SEDM)”, 2020 IEEE International Conference for Innovation in Technology (INOCON). IEEE, Bangluru, India, pp. 1-7, 2020.

Publisher : INOCON

Year : 2020

Machine Learning Based Synchrophasor Data Analysis for Islanding Detection

Cite this Research Publication : V. Gayathry and Mini Sujith, “Machine Learning Based Synchrophasor Data Analysis for Islanding Detection”, 2020 International Conference for Emerging Technology (INCET). IEEE, Belgaum, India, 2020.

Publisher : 2020 International Conference for Emerging Technology (INCET),

Year : 2020

Non-Isolated Point-Of-Load Converter for Space Application

Cite this Research Publication : S. Guruvayurappan, Mini Sujith, and Anand, A., “Non-Isolated Point-Of-Load Converter for Space Application”, 2020 IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Computing and Communication Technologies (CONECCT). IEEE, Bangalore, India, 2020.

Publisher : 2020 IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Computing and Communication Technologies (CONECCT),

Year : 2020

Wireless power transfer using resonant converters for Defence application

Cite this Research Publication : K. Sirivennela and Mini Sujith, “Wireless power transfer using resonant converters for Defence application”, 2020 Fourth International Conference on Inventive Systems and Control (ICISC). IEEE, Coimbatore, India, 2020.

Publisher : 2020 Fourth International Conference on Inventive Systems and Control (ICISC),

Year : 2020

Bidirectional On-Board Single Phase Electric Vehicle Charger with High Gain Boost Converter for V2G Application

Cite this Research Publication : S. Navinchandran and Mini Sujith, “Bidirectional On-Board Single Phase Electric Vehicle Charger with High Gain Boost Converter for V2G Application”, 2020 Fourth International Conference on Inventive Systems and Control (ICISC). IEEE, Coimbatore, India, 2020.

Publisher : 2020 Fourth International Conference on Inventive Systems and Control (ICISC),

Year : 2019

Voltage Mode Controlled niPOL for Space Application

Cite this Research Publication : S. G, Mini Sujith, and Anand, A., “Voltage Mode Controlled niPOL for Space Application”, 2019 IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics (DISCOVER). 2019.

Publisher : 2019 IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing, VLSI,

Year : 2019

A Neural Network Based Overvoltage Prediction System for Long Cable Issue

Cite this Research Publication : A. Joseph, Vineetha Jain, Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, and Mini Sujith, “A Neural Network Based Overvoltage Prediction System for Long Cable Issue”, Intelligent Computing, Information and Control Systems. Springer International Publishing, Cham, 2019.

Publisher : Intelligent Computing, Information and Control Systems, Springer International Publishing

Year : 2018

Multi Level Inverter with Reduced Number of Switches for Drives

Cite this Research Publication : E. P. Anila and Mini Sujith, “Multi Level Inverter with Reduced Number of Switches for Drives”, 2018 International Conference on Current Trends towards Converging Technologies (ICCTCT). IEEE, Coimbatore, India, 2018.

Publisher : 2018 International Conference on Current Trends towards Converging Technologies

Year : 2018

A 31-level MLI Topology with Various Level-Shift PWM Techniques and its Comparative Analysis

Cite this Research Publication : A. N. Kumar, Joji, S., Tangirala, A., and Mini Sujith, “A 31-level MLI Topology with Various Level-Shift PWM Techniques and its Comparative Analysis”, 2018 3rd International Conference on Communication and Electronics Systems (ICCES). IEEE, Coimbatore, India, 2018.

Publisher : 2018 3rd International Conference on Communication and Electronics Systems

Year : 2018

Comparative analysis of switching strategies for harmonic minimization in MLI

Cite this Research Publication : A. N. Kumar, Tangirala, A., Joji, S., Diwagar, S. V., and Mini Sujith, “Comparative analysis of switching strategies for harmonic minimization in MLI”, RTEICT 2017 - 2nd IEEE International Conference on Recent Trends in Electronics, Information and Communication Technology, Proceedings, vol. 2018-January. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., pp. 861-868, 2018.

Publisher : RTEICT 2017 - 2nd IEEE International Conference on Recent Trends in Electronics, Information and Communication Technology, Proceedings

Year : 2018

Analysis of closed loop control of matrix converter for capacitorless single phase induction motor for variable speed operation

Cite this Research Publication : S. Tiwari and Mini Sujith, “Analysis of closed loop control of matrix converter for capacitorless single phase induction motor for variable speed operation”, Proceedings of the 2017 International Conference On Smart Technology for Smart Nation, SmartTechCon 2017. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., pp. 766-771, 2018.

Publisher : Proceedings of the 2017 International Conference On Smart Technology for Smart Nation, SmartTechCon 2017

Year : 2018

Efficient Energy Utilization Control with Remote Network Access

Cite this Research Publication : Dakshit Chalagulla, Jeevanigi Jayateertha, Charishma Reddy Kudimi, Manitha P V, Mini Sujith“Efficient Energy Utilization Control with Remote Network Access” , International Conference On Communication, Computing and Internet of Things, IC3IoT 2018

Publisher : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc

Year : 2014

Low Speed Estimation of DTC Controlled Induction Motor Drive Using MRAS

Cite this Research Publication : Mini Sujith, Sreenivasan, R., and Dinesh, M. N., “Low Speed Estimation of DTC Controlled Induction Motor Drive Using MRAS”, in Electronics, Communication and Computational Engineering (ICECCE), 2014 International Conference on, 2014.

Publisher : Electronics, Communication and Computational Engineering (ICECCE), 2014 International Conference

Year : 2014

HFSI—A Promising Solution to Very Low Speed Issues in DTC-SVM Induction Motor Drive

Cite this Research Publication : Mini Sujith, Anu, K. M., and Dinesh, M. N., “HFSI—A Promising Solution to Very Low Speed Issues in DTC-SVM Induction Motor Drive”, in Emerging Research Areas: Magnetics, Machines and Drives (AICERA/iCMMD), 2014 Annual International Conference on, 2014.

Publisher : Emerging Research Areas: Magnetics, Machines and Drives (AICERA/iCMMD), 2014 Annual International Conference

Year : 2014

Analysis and Implementation of a High Boost DC-DC Converter for Renewable Energy Power Systems

Cite this Research Publication : V. Vijayan, Mini Sujith, and Manjunath, H. V., “Analysis and Implementation of a High Boost DC-DC Converter for Renewable Energy Power Systems”, in Emerging Research Areas: Magnetics, Machines and Drives (AICERA/iCMMD), 2014 Annual International Conference on, 2014.

Publisher : Emerging Research Areas: Magnetics, Machines and Drives (AICERA/iCMMD), 2014 Annual International Conference

Professional Appointments
Year Affiliation
2002-till today Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bangalore Campus
07-06-1990 to 15-10-1998 Engineer Design and Developmentat ALIND Switch Gear Division, Mannar, Alleppy (Dist), Kerala, India
26-04-1989 to 25-04-1990 Graduate Engineer Trainee at ALIND Conductor Division, Kundara, Kollam, Kerala
Research & Management Experience
  • More than 12 years of research experience
Major Research Interests
  • Her present research focusses and works are on Electric Vehicles, – V2G, G2V, V2V, on-board integrated charging, wireless power charging, Smart Grid- IoT applications in Smart Grid Protection and Stability, Smart Metering and rapid product IoTization,, Smart sensing and Control and protection networking, Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) and Islanding detection, Machine learning and deep learning, Virtualization of Micro grid etc
  • Her earlier work mainly focussed on adaptive controllers for Direct Torque controlled Induction motor drives, Multilevel inverters for drives, Fuel cell, various power converters and control for renewable energy sources etc.
Membership in Professional Bodies
  • IEEE Power Electronics Society
  • IEEE Industrial Electronics Society
Certificates, Awards & Recognitions
  • IEEE Senior member
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Leadership and service as an IEEE volunteer IEEE PEL35 Society Chapter Chair, Bangalore Section
Courses Taught
  • Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Electric Circuit Theory
  • Switch Gear and Protection
  • Electronics Circuit
  • Power Electronics
  • Electric Drives and Control
  • Power Converters 1
  • Power Converters 2
  • Smart Grid
  • Power System 1
  • Power System 2
  • Electrical Vehicles
  • Electrical Machines
Student Guidance

Undergraduate Students

Sl. No. Name of the Student(s) Topic Status – Ongoing/Completed Year of Completion
1 Mr. Priyansh G, Mr. Naveen.S, Mr. Rajkumar.K E-METERING Completed 2020
2 Ms. K. Vishwa Priyanka Integrated Capacitor Bank Control over LAN Network with Web based Monitoring Completed 2018
3 Mr. Govind S Automated Solar Powered Mini-Car Completed 2018
4 Mr. Aravind N Kumar, Mr. Diwagar S.V, Ms. Sandra Joji Comparative Analysis of Switching Strategies for Harmonic Minimization Completed 2017
Ms. Anjana R, Ms. Sindhura, Mr. C.H. Tarun Solar Photovoltaic Array fed Luo Converter based 3 phase Induction Motor Driven Water pumping System Completed 2016
Mr. RibuScaria, Mr. Shyam Kumar C, Mr. Siddarth A, Mr. Subin K.P Automated Garden Management System Completed 2010
Mr. Karthik R, Mr. Sachin M.M, Mr. Shashank. M, Mr. Srikanth. R Speed Control of Induction Motor using Chopper Circuit & Permanent Magnet with Magnetic Prime Mover Completed 2010
Mr. AnandaPadmanabhan. L, Mr. Bharath Kumar A, Mr. Pillai Suresh Rajan, Mr. Pradeep Nair ‘g’ Sensing Device Completed 2009
Ms. Lakshmi Vallathol, Ms. S. Aiswarya Platform Simulation for TV Completed 2009s

Postgraduate Students

Sl. No. Name of the Student(s) Topic Status – Ongoing/Completed Year of Completion
1 Mr. Madhu Shankar Simulation of Overtaking Feature in Autonomous Vehicles using ML Completed 2023
2 Ms. AchuthaHaripriya Comparative path Planning Analysis and Slot Booking Mechanism of an EV at Charging stations along with range prediction using ML Completed 2022
3 Ms. Abhirami M Authorised Vehicle Ignition and Drowsiness Alert System using Facial Recognition Techniques Completed 2021
4 Ms. Gayatri V Machine Learning Based Synchrophasor Data Analysis for Islanding Detection Completed 2020
5 Ms. Saraswathi G Non Isolated Point-of -Load Converter for Space Application Completed 2019
6 Ms. Siri Vennila Wireless power transfer Using Resonant converters for Defence application. Completed 2019
7 Mr. Sagar N Single Phase On-board Bidirectional PEV Carger for V2G Reactive Power Operation Completed 2018
8 Mr. Sreedhar Tiwari Closed Loop Controlled Single phase in Two Phaseout Matrix Converter For Capacitorless Single Phase Induction Motor Completed 2017
9 Mr. Binoj P V Real time validation of Low speed estimation using EKF using real time simulator Completed 2016
10 Ms. Saranya C Low speed Estimation in sensorless direct Torque controlled IMD using EKF Completed 2015
11 Ms. Manjari Joshi Active LC clamp dv/dt filter for voltage reflection due to long cable in Induction motor drives Completed 2015
12 Ms. Shabana Low speed estimation of sensorless DTC IMD with MRAS using Nuero fuzzy adaptive controller Completed 2015
13 Ms. Anu K M Speed Estimation of a Direct Torque Controlled Induction Motor Drive using HFSI Completed 2014
14 Ms. Rani Sreenivasan Speed Estimation of DTC controlled IMD using MRAS Completed 2014
15 Ms.Resna S R Transient Surge suppression method in cables for remote controlled industrial drives Completed 2014
16 Ms. Anila E P Multilevel Inverter for Drives Completed 2013
17 Ms. VijimolVijayan High step up active clamp converter with input current doubler and output voltage doubler for fuel cell power systems. Completed 2012
18 Ms. Lekshmi S Supercapacitor based energy management for future aircraft systems. Completed 2012

Research Scholars

Sl. No. Name of the Student(s) Topic Status – Ongoing/Completed Year of Completion
1 Ms. Sruthi Raghunath Mitigation of Issues & Challenges in Renewable Energy Generation & Integration Ongoing
2 Ms. Lokasree B S Phase Margin Prediction Using Active Machine Learning for the Distribution System Ongoing
3 Ms. Anu Vijay Integration and Management of Vehicle-to-Home Technology with Solar Photovoltaics in Residential Microgrid System. Ongoing
4 Ms. Sruthi Sivan Virtual Impedance Control Technique For Electrical Power Systems Ongoing 2025
5 Mr. Sunil Kumar P Impacts of Electric Vehicles charging on grid Ongoing
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