Research and Projects

Research Areas

Electric Vehicles (EV) technology
Battery and Energy Storage Systems
Charging Infrastructure
Smart Grids and Renewable Energy Integration
Autonomous and Connected Vehicles

Ongoing Projects

Range Extension in Batteries in Cold Conditions

This project focuses on improving battery performance in cold environments. It involves developing technologies and methods to maintain battery efficiency and extend the driving range of electric vehicles (EVs) when exposed to low temperatures.

Battery Characterisation & Digital Twinning

This project aims to create detailed models of battery behavior through advanced characterisation techniques. By developing digital twins, which are virtual replicas of physical batteries, it enables real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and optimization of battery systems.

Adaptive Driver Assistance & Communication Systems

This project is dedicated to enhancing vehicle safety and driving experience through adaptive driver assistance systems. It involves the integration of advanced communication technologies to enable vehicles to interact with each other and with infrastructure, improving overall traffic management and reducing accidents.

Digital Twin of E-2W

This project focuses on creating a digital twin for electric two-wheelers (E-2W). The digital twin serves as a real-time virtual model that mirrors the physical vehicle, enabling better performance tracking, predictive maintenance, and optimization of vehicle parameters for enhanced efficiency and user experience.

V2G and G2V Onboard Charger

This project explores the development of bidirectional charging systems that support Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V) functionalities. It involves creating onboard chargers that allow EVs to both draw energy from the grid and supply energy back to it, facilitating better energy management and grid stability.

Virtual Driving & Connected Vehicles

This project aims to advance virtual reality driving and enhance connectivity in vehicles. It involves developing digital twin technologies for realistic driving simulations and enabling vehicles to communicate with each other and with infrastructure, improving the accuracy of driving models and the efficiency of transportation systems.

Publications

Publication 1

Kurian, H., & Jose, P. C. (2023). "LCLC Based AC-DC Single-Stage Resonant Converter with Natural Power Factor Correction" in 2023 IEEE 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Future Electric Transportation (SEFET), August 9, 2023, pp. 1-6.

Publication 2

Kurian, H., & Chacko, P. J. (2023). "On-board Converter for Electric Vehicle Charging Using LCLC Resonant Topology" in 5th International Conference on Energy, Power & Environment (IECEPE 2023), June 2023.

Publication 3

Chacko, P. J., & Meikandasivam, S. (2021). "An Optimized Energy Management System for Vehicle to Vehicle Power Transfer Using Microgrid Charging Station Integrated Gridable Electric Vehicles" in Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, Volume 26 Issue -1, April 2021.

Publication 4

Chacko, P. J., Haneesh, K. M., & Rodrigues, J. X. (2021). "Error-State Extended Kalman Filter Based Sensor Fusion for Optimized Drive Train Regulation of an Autonomous PHEV" in Electric Vehicles and the Future of Energy Efficient Transportation, December 2020.

Publication 5

Steben Babu, Rahul Santhosh PM, Rishin Mathew, Muhammed Nazim, Parag Jose C, Haneesh K.M (2022) Electric Vehicle Drivetrain Optimization Strategy Using Genetic Algorithm, Sustainable Energy and Clean Technologies Jointly Organized by Department of Chemical Engineering and Department of Electrical Engineering, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar on September 2 - 4, 2022

Collaborations

We are proud to collaborate with industry leaders and academic institutions to drive innovation in e-mobility: