JKKN College of Engineering & Technology
Dr. KATHIRVEL C
Principal — Electrical and Electronics Engineering
94 Research Papers28+ Years ExperienceRecognised PhD GuideAnna University Affiliated5 Awards Won
28+
Years Experience
94
Research Papers
9
PhD Scholars
9
Awards Won
Professional Summary
Dr. C. Kathirvel serves as a Professor and Head of the Department in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Dr. NGP Institute of Technology, Coimbatore. With over two decades of academic experience complemented by significant industrial exposure, he has made substantial contributions to teaching, research, and institutional development. His academic and research expertise spans Power Systems, Renewable Energy Systems, Smart Grids, Energy Management, IoT, AI, and Soft Computing. He is a recognized research supervisor under Anna University and has successfully guided doctoral scholars, with several more currently pursuing research under his mentorship.
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | University | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Electrical Engineering | Anna University | 2014 |
| M.E | Applied Electronics | Anna University | 2004 |
| B.E | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Bharathiar University | 2001 |
Areas of Specialisation
Power Systems and Hybrid Energy SystemsSoft ComputingNon-Conventional Energy SystemsEnergy management and Energy audit
Experience
Teaching
2025 – Present
Principal
JKKN College of Engineering and Technology, Komarapalayam
2024 – 2025
Professor & HOD
Dr NGP Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
2021 – 2023
Professor & HOD
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore
2012 – 2021
Associate Professor
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore
2004 – 2012
Assistant Professor
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore
2003 – 2004
Teaching Assistant
Coimbatore Institute of Technology
2000 – 2002
Principal
Sri Subbiah I.T.II
Industry & Research
1996 – 2000
Electrical Supervisor
Sri Sivasubramania Textiles, Coimbatore
1995 – 1996
Supervisor
Textool Company Ltd, Coimbatore
Research & Publications
Research Focus
Soft ComputingEnergy ManagementPower SystemsRenewable and Hybrid Energy SystemsSmart Grids
Selected Publications
1
Integration of Edge Computing-Enabled IoT Monitoring and Sharded Blockchain in a Renewable Energy-Based Smart Grid System
· Electric Power Components and Systems, 2024
2
Predictive Maintenance and Energy Optimization with AI-Driven IoT Framework in Textile Manufacturing Industry
· IJCESEN, 11(2), 2025
3
Performance Enhancement of Solar Photovoltaic MPPT Using Hybrid ANFIS–HoneyBadger Algorithm
· Electric Power Components and Systems, 2023
4
Optimized CUK Converter Based 1-Phase Grid Tied Photovoltaic System
· Intelligent Automation and Soft Computing 34(1), 2022
5
Wind Energy Conversion System using PMSG for Standalone Load
· Journal of Green Engineering 10(12), 2020
6
Design of Enhanced Perturb and Observe Algorithm for Maximum Power Extraction
· J. Applied Math. & Information Sciences 51, 2019
7
Design and Implementation of Improved Electronic Load Controller for SEIG
· Scientific World Journal, 2015
8
Extensive Exploration of Metaheuristic Algorithms: PSO, Cuckoo Search and Improved TW Optimiser-Based Tracking System
· J. Environmental Protection and Ecology 25(2), 2024
9
CUK Converter with Fuzzy MPPT Algorithm for Grid-Tied PV System
· Solid State Technology 64(2), 2021
10
Analysis of Grid Integrated Wind Energy Conversion System using Adaptive Moth Flame Optimization
· Int. J. Modern Agriculture 10(2), 2021
11
Multi Input Modified DC-DC SEPIC Converter based Grid Connected System using MPPT Algorithm
· JARDCS 11, 2019
12
A Novel Approach using PID Controlled P&O MPPT Algorithm for PV System
· Int. J. Electrical Engineering, 2018
13
Battery Energy Storage Based Renewable Generation System – A Survey
· Int. J. Current Research 9(7), 2017
14
Design and Simulation of an Advanced Rectifier Stage Topology with MPPT for Hybrid Energy Systems
· Asian J. Information Technology 15(1), 2016
15
Operation and Control Strategy of Wind/Photovoltaic System with Battery Storage using Neural Network
· Australian J. Basic and Applied Sciences, 2015
16
Fuzzy Logic Based Voltage and Frequency Control of SEIG for Micro Hydro Turbines
· JATIT 54, 2014
Funded Research
| Project | Agency | Amount | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Inverter based Micro Grid for Solar Wind Standalone Hybrid Energy Systems with IoT Energy Management | RSOP | ₹26,81,000 | Completed | |
| Smart Inverter based Micro Grid for Solar Wind Standalone Hybrid Energy Systems | AICTE (RPS) | ₹16,71,000 | Completed | |
| Smart Inverter based Micro Grid for Solar Wind Standalone Hybrid Energy Systems | DST | ₹14,31,076 | Completed | |
| Higher Harmonic Mitigation in Grid Connected PWM Inverter for Renewable Sources | DST | ₹17,90,000 | Completed | |
| Hybrid Wind/Solar Energy System with Energy Management for Rural Electrification | UGC | ₹5,00,000 | Completed | |
| Low Speed Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Generator for Rural Electrification | MNRE | ₹19,00,000 | Completed | |
| Micro Grid with Hybrid Energy Optimization Techniques in Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems | MNRE | ₹19,00,000 | Completed |
Academic Profiles
Certifications & Training
Coursera Courses (Electric Power Systems, AI for Everyone, Photovoltaic Solar Energy, Solar Energy Basics)
Coursera
Online Professional Courses
Udemy
Solar Energy Specialisation
HeatSpring
NPTEL Programmes (Photovoltaic Systems, Non-Conventional Energy, IoT)
NPTEL
Industry Certification
Tata Steel
Research Data Management
Elsevier
Awards & Recognitions
| Award | Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| I2OR International Academic Excellence Award | I2OR | 2023 |
| National Distinguished Teacher Award | I2OR | 2021 |
| Academic Excellence Award | Novel Research Academy | 2021 |
| Leading Educationist of India Award in Education | Friendship Forum, New Delhi | 2019 |
| Bharat Excellence Award in Education | Friendship Forum, New Delhi | 2019 |
| Life Dedicated Service Award | Indian Institute of Global Brotherhood | 2019 |
| Dronacharya Award | Indian Institute of Global Brotherhood | 2019 |
| World Medal of Excellence | Indian Institute of Global Brotherhood | 2019 |
| Outstanding Faculty in Engineering | Venus Foundation | 2018 |
Professional Memberships
| Organisation | Type | Since |
|---|---|---|
| ISTE | Life Member | 2011 |
| IEEE | Annual | 2011 |
| IAEMP | Life Member | 2011 |
| ISRD | Life Member | 2011 |
| IAENG | Life Member | 2011 |
Student Mentoring & Guidance
24 PG dissertations · 55 UG projects guided
PhD Scholars
| Scholar | Research Topic | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Janarthanan | Renewable Energy | Completed |
| Karthik | Renewable Energy | Completed |
| Mohan Kumar R | Renewable Energy | Ongoing |
| Venkatesh Kumar | Renewable Energy | Ongoing |
| Shankar C K | Renewable Energy | Ongoing |
| Deepa P | Renewable Energy | Ongoing |
| Manojkumar M | Renewable Energy | Ongoing |
| Rubia Gandhi | Renewable Energy | Thesis Submitted |
| Alagu Raja | Renewable Energy | Thesis Submitted |
Guidance Summary
24
PG Dissertations Guided
55
UG Projects Guided
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