Principal Investigator (PI): Dr. Pallavi Bharadwaj
Title of the project: “Demonstration of a Novel Compact, Lightweight Fuel Cell-based Power
Pack Platform for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles”.
Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, with publication/ patent record and hands-on experience in power electronics. Candidates who have submitted their thesis may also apply. Experience in power converters and drives, design and control using FPGA/DSP, know-how of power engineering simulations and modelling along with power hardware experience. Experience in power electronics with wide-bandgap semiconductor devices is preferred.
Job Description: The candidate will work on the design and development of a compact, lightweight power electronic conversion system for fuel cell and battery interface in an unmanned aerial electric vehicle application. The project will involve design and development of a power electronics converter that will control the output power of the fuel cell along with the EV motor to provide the required range-speed performance. This project will also interface battery energy storage with fuel cell and motors in a bidirectional power exchange by ensuring motoring and regenerative braking operation. The use of data-driven control algorithms will be central to the problem to ensure high performance, efficiency, and reliability of the system.
Duration: 1 Year (extendable to one additional year)
Fellowship amount: ₹56,000 per month plus 27% HRA
How to Apply: Application Procedure: Interested researchers should send the following documents via google form at https://forms.gle/bdFuYTkittWUpqeY9
1. CV containing all qualifications, research experience, research skills, list of publications, and contact details.
2. Transcripts of coursework in undergraduate, post-graduate, and Ph.D degrees.
3. A statement of purpose (1-page) showing a summary of previous research experience and motivation to apply for the stated project.
4. Names and contact details of 2 referees.
Key Dates:
- Last Date of Application: 19/01/2025
- Shortlisted Applicants announcement on website: 22/01/2025
- Online interviews: 23-24/01/2025
- On-campus interview (if necessary): 26/01 - 02/02/2025
Final Announcement To be intimated to the Joining date successful candidate.
For further information, contact Dr. Pallavi Bharadwaj via email (pallavib@iitgn.ac.in) or Dr Atul Bhargav at (atul.bhargav@iitgn.ac.in).