About Department

Vision & Mission

Objectives

Power Electronics & Electrical Drives students are prepared for technical careers in the rapidly growing sectors of Power Electronics and Electrical Drives. The primary goal is to establish a solid theoretical and practical foundation in electrical and electronic circuits, converters, digital circuits, electrical machinery, and control architecture.The curriculum is meant to help students achieve the following learning objectives by the time they graduate:

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of electrical and electronics engineering technology practices to support their employer's design, application, installation, production, operation, and maintenance needs,
  • Apply fundamental mathematical and scientific principles to solve technical problems in fields like as analogue and digital circuit analysis, microprocessors, programmable logic control, and electrical machines,
  • Utilize computers and software in a technical environment,
  • Demonstrate written and oral communication skills.
  • Work effectively as an individual and as a member of a multidisciplinary team,

Graduate Attributes

  • Academic excellence: Ability to identify key questions, research and pursue rigorous evidence-based arguments 

  • Critical Thinking and Effective communications: Analysis and evaluation of information to form a judgement about a subject or idea and ability to effectively communicate the same in a structured form.

  • Global Citizenship: Mutual understanding with others from diverse cultures, perspectives and backgrounds

  • Life Long Learning: Open, curious, willing to investigate, and consider new knowledge and ways of thinking

Program Educational Outcomes

  • PEO1: Advanced Technical Expertise: Graduates will acquire in-depth knowledge and technical proficiency in power electronics, electric drives, control systems, and related areas to design and analyze advanced power conversion and drive systems.

  • PEO2: Research and Innovation: Graduates will engage in research and development activities, contributing to innovation in the field of power electronics and drives through publications, patents, or advanced technical solutions.

  • PEO3: Professional Growth and Lifelong Learning: Graduates will continuously upgrade their knowledge and skills through professional development, higher studies, certifications, or independent learning in response to evolving technologies.

  • PEO4: Industry and Societal Impact: Graduates will apply their expertise to address industry challenges and societal needs, including energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, and electric mobility, adhering to sustainability and safety standards.

  • PEO5: Leadership and Ethical Practices: Graduates will demonstrate leadership in multidisciplinary teams, practice ethical decision-making, and contribute effectively in global and culturally diverse work environments.

 

Program Outcomes

After completion of the programme the Post graduate will:
PO 1 Domain knowledge: Acquire in-depth theoretical and technical competence in power electronics and electrical drives discipline
PO 2 Problem analysis: Analyse and understand the requirement of power electronics and electrical drives system.
PO 3 Conduct investigations of complex problems: Exhibit skill and knowledge to perform experiments and operate latest instruments required for research.
PO 4 Modern tool usage: Model and implement the power electronics systems with the help of mathematical and simulation tools.
PO 5 Environment and sustainability: Examine global environmental problems and critically evaluate evidence to formulate and organize sustainable strategies.
PO 6 Ethics: Apply harmonies principles and entrust to professional ethics and responsibilities of the power electronics and electrical drives practice.
PO 7 Individual and team work: An ability to evaluate critically one’s own action and work and make decisions by considering professional and social responsibilities.
PO 8 Communication: Ability to write and present research to a technically literate audience by means of research article, presentation or a written report/thesis.
PO 9 Life-long learning: Able to put together and evaluate the problems and data base from a variety of sources by appealing in lifelong learning.

Program Specific Outcomes

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After completion of the programme the Post graduate will:

 
  • PSO-1:Able to understand various power electronic and electrical drives system and subsystem related to power conversion, power modulation and power quality maintenance.
  • PSO-2:Able to select appropriate converter for various power conversion systems like electric motor drives, renewable energy systems and other industrial and domestic applications.
  • PSO-3:Able to design, analyze and simulate various power electronics converters, control techniques, systems and subsystems.
  • PSO-4:Able to get hands on experience of power electronics and drive system and innovate them to leads towards the research and industrial work.

Faculty profile

Yagnesh Shukla

Yagnesh Shukla

Designation: Professor & Dean

Qualification: Ph.D

Experience: 27

Dharmesh Jagdishchandra Pandya

Dharmesh Jagdishchandra Pandya

Designation: Professor & Head

Qualification: B.E. (Electrical), M.Tech. (Power Electronics, Machines & Drive), Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering)

Experience: 21

Pratik Jitendrakumar Munjani

Pratik Jitendrakumar Munjani

Designation: Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) & IQAC Coordinator

Qualification: B.E. (Electrical), M.E (Power Electronics & Electrical Drives)

Experience: 18

Seema Vipul Vachhani

Seema Vipul Vachhani

Designation: Assistant Professor

Qualification: B.E. (Electrical Engineering), M.Tech. (Electrical Power System)

Experience: 17

Narendrasinh Chandubha Rana

Narendrasinh Chandubha Rana

Designation: Assistant Professor

Qualification: B.E. (Electrical), M.E. (Power Electronics & Electrical Drives)

Experience: 17

Ankit Bharatbhai Lehru

Ankit Bharatbhai Lehru

Designation: Assistant Professor - SS

Qualification: B.E. (Electrical), M.E. (Electrical Power System)

Experience: 16.5

Mahesh Lagarabhai Dhola

Mahesh Lagarabhai Dhola

Designation: Assistant Professor

Qualification: B.E (Electrical), M.E (Power Electronics & Electrical Drives)

Experience: 15

Dhaval Ajitbhai Vora

Dhaval Ajitbhai Vora

Designation: Assistant Professor

Qualification: B.E. (Electrical), M.Tech. (Power Electronics & Electrical Drives)

Experience: 15

Dhaval Yogeshbhai Raval

Dhaval Yogeshbhai Raval

Designation: Assistant Professor - SS

Qualification: B.E. (Electrical), M.E. (Power Electronics & Electrical Drives)

Experience: 10.5

Himanshu Mukundray Joshi

Himanshu Mukundray Joshi

Designation: Assistant Professor

Qualification: B.E. (Electrical), M.E.(Electrical Power System)

Experience: 11

Nikunj Devshibhai Shyara

Nikunj Devshibhai Shyara

Designation: Assistant Professor

Qualification: B.E. (Electrical), M.Tech. (Power Electronics & Electrical Drives)

Experience: 10

Kartikkumar Natubhai Joshi

Kartikkumar Natubhai Joshi

Designation: Assistant Professor

Qualification: B.E. (Electrical), M.Tech. (Electrical Power System)

Experience: 4

Rajesh Karshanbhai Panara

Rajesh Karshanbhai Panara

Designation: Assistant Professor

Qualification: B.E. (Electrical)

Experience: 11

Pramanik Vinodbhai Maru

Pramanik Vinodbhai Maru

Designation: Assistant Professor

Qualification: B.E. (Electrical)

Experience: 3

Scope

  • Electrical Engineering is a core and evergreen branch of Engineering.
  • There is a huge demand of electrical engineers in developed & under-developed countries for power generation, power transmission, power distribution, manufacturing units and research in renewable energy sources.
  • The Government of India is taking keen interest in promoting renewable energy resources.
  • It clearly indicates that the future of power sector in India is excellent in the field of “Green Energy”.
  • According to the current scenario; career in electrical engineering is considered as hopeful in government as well as private sectors.
  • Prominent alumni of the department are working with well known organizations like PGVCL, GETCO, Reliance Industries, Nayara Energy, Nirma, Tata Chemicals, TCS, ABB, L&T, Suzlon etc.
  • Atmiya University always encourages and supports the students to become Aatm Nirbhar(entrepreneur)!

Research and Publication

Sr. Particular Qty.
1 Publication in International Journal 7
2 Publication in International Conference Proceeding 17
3 Publication in National Journal 2
4 Publication in National Conference Proceeding 22
5 Best Research Paper Award 7

Event

Sr. No. Event Name Event Date Photo Gallery
1 One Day Theory-cum-Practical Energy Conservation Awareness Workshop 17-10-2024 View PDF
2 Guest Lecture on Guidance for Merchant Navy Awareness 31-01-2024 View PDF
3 Pedagogy Session 07-10-2023 View PDF
4 Syneargy transformer Visit 17-03-2022 View PDF
5 400kv Hadala Visit 16-03-2022 View PDF
6 Electrical Installation Visit 17-02-2022 View PDF

Department Infrastructure

Electrical Machine Lab 
High Voltage Engineering Lab 
 Wind Energy Lab 
Power System Protection Lab  
Solar Energy Lab  

Placement

Sr. No.

Year

Program

Name of Student

Organization in which placed

1

2024-25

PG

Dhaval M. Solanki

Incredible Machines

2

2023-24

PG

Rahul V. Sankhat

Arpit Group of Institution

Krunal Dodiya

Suzlon Global Services Ltd

Achievements

SR NAME OF STUDENT PROGRAM PASS OUT YEAR ACHIEVEMENT
1 Vyas Nirvisha Vinodray M.E. (Electrical - PEED) 2014 GTU Gold Medalist
2 Jadav Krishnarajsinh Ajaykumar M.E. (Electrical - PEED) 2015 GTU Gold Medalist (Branch Topper + Course Topper)
3 Shrivastava Ankitkumar Jayprakash M.E. (Electrical - PEED) 2016 GTU Gold Medalist
4 Patel Monika Devrajbhai M.E. (Electrical - PEED) 2019 GTU Gold Medalist
5 Sapariya Kishan Chhaganbhai B.Tech Electrical 2023 Award- RK University Best InnovativeEngineering Project Award (ISTE)