Professional Experience

Teaching – 9 Years

Industry – 2.8 Years

Publication Details

1. Muthukannan and D. Karthikaikannan, “Multi-objective planning strategy for the placement of electric vehicle charging stations using hybrid optimization algorithm,” IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 48088–48101, 2022. [IF 3.9, SCI-E]
2. Muthukannan and D. Karthikaikannan, “Framework modelling of Electric vehicle charging station planning in Transportation network synchronized with the Distribution network Using Bi-level Hybrid optimization algorithm”, IEEE Access, vol. 12, pp. 75689-75700, 2024. [IF– 3.9, SCI-E]
3. Muthukannan and D. Karthikaikannan, “Short-Term Prognostication of Solar Energy using Hybrid VAR-CNN-LSTMTechniques”, IEEE Transactions on Emerging Topics in Computational Intelligence [Under Revision] [IF– 5.3, SCI-E]
4. Muthukannan, K Srinivasan “Performance analysis of a Quasi Impedance source reduced switch Inverter fed IM Drive”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (IJAER) Vol. 10 No. 42 (2015). [IF– 0.51,SCOPUS].
5. Muthukannan “Automatic Power Backup for Mobile Phones using Free Energy”, International Journal for Modern Trends in Science and Technology (IJMTST) Vol.03 Issue.05 (2017)”. [IF: 3.230

Roles and Responsibilities

• NAAC coordinator
• Research and Development Coordinator
• Placement Coordinator

Professional body membership

• IEEE member – 92943498
• International Association of Engineers (IAENG) – Membership Number: LM 171026
• The Society of Digital Information and Wireless Communications (SDIWC) – ID: 27658
• International Association of Academicians and Researchers (INAAR)
• Indian Academicians and Researchers Association (IARA)
• Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE).

FDP/Conferences/Workshops attended/Conducted

Conferences:

1. Presented a paper, “Improvised Harmonic Search Optimization Technique Based Dynamic Economic Load Dispatch Problem with Valve Point and Ramp Rate Constraints” on International conference held at TRP Engineering College, Trichy.
2. Presented a paper entitled “Input & current Harmonic Analysis of three phase converter using space vector modulation” on International Conference held at Travancore Engineering College, Kollam, Kerala.
3. Presented a paper, “Performance analysis of a Quasi Impedance source reduced switch Inverter fed IM Drive”, at the National Conference at Tagore Engineering College, Chennai.
4. Presented a paper “Automatic Power Backup for Mobile Phones using Free Energy”, at on International Conference held at TRP Engineering College, Trichy

Skill Development Program (FDP/STTP/Workshops)

1. Current Issues on Power Quality and Microgrid- St. Joseph Institute of Technology, Voltech Engineers pvt ltd.- 1 day
2. Design of Electrical Machines- Anna University Dindigul- 5 days
3. Role of Power electronic converter in distributed generation and microgrid, TRP Engineering College, Trichy-1 day
4. Webinar Workshop on Circuit Simulation and PCB Design- DELSOFT TECHNOLOGIES- 1 day
5. Design of smart Inverters for photo voltaic and Energy Storage- TRP Engineering College, Trichy- 1 day
6. Scope of Electrical Components in the Automobile Industry- Eswari Engineering College (SRM), Chennai- 1 day
7. Challenges in restructured power system- KL University, Guntur, AP- 1 day
8. Design of Power switched converters for renewable energy applications- KL University, Guntur, AP3 days
9. Scientific writing for Journals- Springer Nature- 1 day
10. Variable Frequency Drives– Cutting edge technology- Eswari Engineering College (SRM), Chennai- 1 day
11. Integrating DER with the Grid:Technology, Interconnection, and Supporting Practices- University of Minnesota- 1 day
12. Advanced software tools for power system- SSN college of Engineering, Kalavakkam- 3 days
13. Role of smart grid in facilitating the integration of renewables- IEEE- 1 day
14. Energy Manager & Auditor Exams- Aspects and Prospects- Eswari Engineering College (SRM), Chennai- 1 day
15. Successful research paper: Concept to submission- Knimbus- 1 day
16. Online Short-Term Course on Smart Electric Grids: Operations, Protection & Control- NIT Megalaya- 5 days
17. Electrical Power Utility Management– 2020- KLN College of Engineering- 2 days
18. Research Methodology Workshop- SASTRA Deemed University- 5 days

Online Courses

1. NPTEL
   1. Introduction to smart grid (54%)- 8 weeks
   2. DCMicrogrids (81%)- 8 weeks
2. Udemy
   1. Particle swarm optimization in MATLAB- 1.5 hrs
   2. Optimization and state estimation fundamentals- 4.5 hrs
   3. Fuzzy logic: Quick start guide- 3 hrs
   4. ETAPforelectrical engineers- 8 hrs

Skills

• Coding – C, Embedded C, MATLAB, Python, LATEX, …
• Design & Simulation tools – MATLABSimulink, Fuzzy tool, PSPICE, Power world simulator
• Presentation tools – MSVisio, MS power point, LaTex, Origin
• – Academic research, teaching, training, consultation, LATEX typesetting and publishing

Research Area of Interest

1. Research Highlights

• A static and dynamic framework model for the Electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) infrastructure considering the dynamics of road transport network and electric distribution network.
• Study of the negative impacts of the EVCS on the electric distribution grid.
• Short-term prognostication of solar power generation using hybrid VAR CNN-LSTM techniques.

2. Research Interest

• Focuses on Optimization, Electrified Transportation
• Machine learning in Power systems
• Reinforcement learning in EV charging management

Proposal/Funding/Awards/Financial Assistance: