Applied Power Electronics & Energy Conversion Laboratory

(SERB and Industry Sponsored Laboratory)

National Institute of Technology Silchar

2020

Since

Established in 2020, Dr. Amritesh Kumar is the founder and In-charge of the APEC Lab.

50+

Publications

In globally reputed journals and conferences like IEEE, IET, and many such.

20+

Mentored

In 3 years of running the lab, Research Scholars, Research Staff, MTech and BTech students mentored.

2

Projects

Sponsored by SERB DST and Industries focused on charging infrastructure and power electronics.

About

Welcome to the Applied Power Electronics & Energy Conversion Laboratory! Our lab has been at the forefront of electric vehicle and energy conversion research for the past three years. With a skilled and dedicated team, we have worked on numerous projects, both large and small, to advance the field of power electronics and energy conversion.

Our lab's projects have included the development of innovative power electronics solutions such as interleaved converters, dual active bridge converters, 3-phase inverters, and single-phase inverters. In addition, we have designed and implemented driver circuits, voltage and current sensors for industrial scale, and market-ready products. Our goal is to make significant contributions to the field of electric vehicles and energy conversion by developing cutting-edge technologies and solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and performance.

News, Events & Blogs

News|December 26 2024

Mr. Bappi Das (Assistant General Manager, APDCL, Silchar) visited NITS| (click)

During his visit to APEC Lab @ NIT Silchar, we had the privilege of showcasing a variety of products and prototypes developed within the APEC Lab. We provided an insightful presentation on how we take ideas from concept to market-ready products, emphasizing the process of development from scratch to completion.

|November 24, 2024

Dr. Rukmi Dutta, an Associate Professor in Energy Systems from the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications at UNSW Sydney, visited NIT Silchar. During her visit, she delivered a technical talk at a SPARC-sponsored workshop organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering at NIT Silchar. The talk focused on the recent developments in wind energy technology.

After the workshop, Dr. Dutta was given a tour of the APEC Lab, where our ongoing research is being conducted. Our PhD research scholars had the opportunity to present their work, including experimental hardware setups and product prototypes developed in the APEC Lab. Dr. Amritesh Kumar, Founder and In-charge of the APEC Lab, also presented during this session.

News|October 22, 2024

Dr. Amritesh Kumar’s Visit to Bhutan: A Memorable Experience at JNEC|(click for more info)

Dr. Amritesh Kumar delivered a technical talk on "Modeling and Design of EV Charging Stations and the Application of AI in BMS," which received enthusiastic feedback from the participants. In addition to the lectures, Dr. Kumar actively engaged in various activities, including cricket, archery, sessions on Gross National Happiness (GNH), and meditation.

Announcement |April 24, 2024

Are you passionate about advancing the field of power electronics? This is a unique opportunity to join our dynamic research team and contribute to cutting-edge research in power electronics, grid integration, and EV charging infrastructure at the Advanced Power Electronics & Energy Conversion Laboratory (APEC Lab). For more details, click here. (Advertisement and application process)