Dr R Sudharshan Kaarthik
Associate Professor
- R-205, Avionics Block (D3)
- sudharshan.kaarthik [at] iist.ac.in
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+91-471-2568596
Department
Research interests
Electric Vehicles Power Electronics Multilevel Converters Electric Drives Modulation and Switching Techniques Power Hardware in-the-loop Emulation Grid Connected Systems Analog and Digital Circuit Design
- Associate Professor, Department of Avionics, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram (Feb 2021 - till date)
- Assistant Professor, Department of Avionics, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram (Feb. 2017 - Jan 2021)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada (Oct. 2015 to Feb. 2017) - Power converters for electric machine emulators
- Research Associate, Dept. of Electronic Systems Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India.
Education
- Postdoctoral Research, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada (2015 to 2017) - Power converters for electric machine emulators.
- Ph.D, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India (2015) - Multilevel Dodecagonal Space Vector Structures and Modulation Schemes with Hybrid Topologies for Variable Speed AC Drives.
- M. Tech in Electronics Design and Technology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India (2012) - Three phase bi-directional AC-DC front-end converter.
- B. Tech in Electrical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha (2010).
Post Graduate Courses (M. Tech and Ph.D)
- Grid Connected Converters (AVP 612), Odd Semester - 2024 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Digital Control and Embedded Systems (AVP 632), Odd Semester - 2024 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Electronic Systems Design (AVP 816), Even Semester - 2024 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Power Electronics in Power Systems (AVP 861), Even Semester - 2024 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- AC Motor Drives (AVP 612), Odd Semester - 2023 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Digital Control and Embedded Systems (AVP 632), Odd Semester - 2023 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Power Electronics in Power Systems (AVP 861), Even Semester - 2023 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- DC Drives and Special Machines (AVP 613), Odd Semester - 2022 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Digital Control and Embedded Systems (AVP 632), Odd Semester - 2022 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Electronic Systems Design (AVP 816), Even Semester - 2022 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Power Electronics in Power Systems (AVP 861), Even Semester - 2022 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Digital Control and Embedded Systems (AVP 632), Odd Semester - 2021 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Control of DC Drives and Special Machines (AVP 614), Odd Semester - 2021 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Interface Electronics (AVP 866), Even Semester - 2021 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Power Electronics in Power Systems (AVP 861), Even Semester - 2021 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Digital Control and Embedded Systems (AVP 632), Odd Semester - 2020 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Control of DC Drives and Special Machines (AVP 614), Odd Semester - 2020 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Interface Electronics (AVP 866), Even Semester - 2020 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Power Electronics in Power Systems (AVP 861), Even Semester - 2020 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Control of DC Drives and Special Machines (AVP 614), Odd Semester - 2019 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Power Electronics in Power Systems (AVP 861), Even Semester - 2019 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Control of DC Drives and Special Machines (AVP 614), Odd Semester - 2018 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Digital Control and Embedded Systems (AVC 613), Odd Semester - 2018 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Power Electronics in Power Systems (AVP 861), Even Semester - 2018 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Power Systems Operation and Control, Even Semester - 2018 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Control of DC Drives and Special Machines (AVP 614), Odd Semester - 2017 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Power Electronics in Power Systems (AVP 861), Even Semester - 2017 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Control of Electric Machines and Drives (ELEC 440), Winter 2016 at Concordia University, Montreal, Canada.
Under Graduate Courses (B.Tech)
- Network Analysis (AV213C), Even Semester - 2025 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Analog Electronic Circuits (AV211), Odd Semester - 2023 at IIST Thiruvananthapuram.
- Network Analysis (AV213), Odd Semester - 2020 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Control of Electric Drives (AV 491), Odd Semester - 2019 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Basic Electronics Engineering (AV 121), Even Semester - 2019 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Control of Electric Drives (AV 491), Odd Semester - 2018 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Control of Electric Drives (AV 491), Odd Semester - 2017 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Basic Electrical Engineering (AV 111), Odd Semester - 2017 at IIST Thiruvananthapuram.
- UG Capstone project (2015 and 2016) at Concordia University, Montreal, Canada.
Laboratory
- Digital Control and Embedded Systems Lab (AVP 631), Odd Semester - 2024 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Advanced Power Electronics Lab - II (AVP 631), Even Semester - 2024 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Digital Control and Embedded Systems Lab (AVP 631), Odd Semester - 2023 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Advanced Power Electronics Lab - II (AVP 631), Even Semester - 2023 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Digital Control and Embedded Systems Lab (AVP 631), Odd Semester - 2022 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Advanced Power Electronics Lab - II (AVP 631), Even Semester - 2022 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Digital Control and Embedded Systems Lab (AVP 631), Odd Semester - 2021 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Advanced Power Electronics Lab - II (AVP 631), Even Semester - 2021 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Digital Control and Embedded Systems Lab (AVP 631), Odd Semester - 2020 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Advanced Power Electronics Lab - II (AVP 631), Even Semester - 2020 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Digital Control and Embedded Systems Lab (AVC 631), Odd Semester - 2019 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Advanced Power Electronics Lab - II (AVP 631), Even Semester - 2019 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Digital Control and Embedded Systems Lab (AVC 631), Odd Semester - 2018 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Advanced Power Electronics Lab - II (AVP 631), Even Semester - 2018 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Digital Control and Embedded Systems Lab (AVC 631), Odd Semester - 2017 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
Current Students
- Deeksha Bhule (PhD) - Current Error Space Vector Modulation Techniques
- Ratheesh K (PhD) - Controllers for inertial systems
- Shinoy K (PhD) - FEA analysis of multi-phase machines during fault-tolerant operation
- Ahna S Fathima (PhD) - High power-density motor controllers for electric drives
- Krupa Ann Kurien (JRF) - Electric Powertrain for Aircraft
Past Students
- Saranya (M.Tech, 2025) - Design of a multi-level delta-connected STATCOM
- Sourav (M.Tech, 2025) - Simulation of a PHIL motor-dymamometer test rig
- Siva R (M.Tech, 2025) - Simulation of a Battery fed PMSM drive
- Sreehari B. Nair (PhD, Co-supervisor) - Precision Electronic Systems
- Dr. Jithin S (Postdoctoral Fellow) - Electric Powertrain for All-Electric Aircraft, currently in KSEB
- Prateek Singh (M.Tech, 2024, Delta Electronics) - Voltage Sensorless single phase and three phase front-end converters
- Vidya V (PhD, Asst Prof, GEC Palakkad) - Integrated Battery Chargers for EV
- Tejas Joshi (M.Tech, 2023, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd) - SVPWM methods for split-phase machines
- Rohini K Satpute (M.Tech, 2023, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd) - Design of high power inverters for Open-End wound systems
- Shashi Kumar (B.Tech, 2023, ISRO) - Control Electronics for Reaction Wheels
- Mohit Kumar (M. Tech 2022, Mercedez) - Single phase IBC with power decouping
- Chunduri Abhishek (B.Tech 2022, ISRO) - Series compensation for induction generators
- Balwant Kushwaha (M. Tech 2022, Mahindra) - Dodecagonal SV systems
- Harshith V (M.Tech 2021, Agnikul) - Power decoupling for single phase grid connected systems
- Pavan G (M. Tech 2021, Agnikul) - Parallel connected inverters
- Srirag (JPF, 2020) - Electronics for ARIS
- Mallikarjun Kompella (B.Tech 2020, ISRO) - Power decoupling of the single-phase grid connected systems and EPS for small satellites (Winner in Future Energy Challenge by IA/IE/PELS Kerala Chapter)
- Srikara G (M.Tech 2020, Delta Electronics) - Modulation Schemes for Dodecagonal Space Vector PWM
- Siri Gadipudi (B.Tech 2020, ISRO) - Induction Generator with Series-Compensation
- Pragya Yadav (M.Tech 2020, Delta Electronics) - Sensorless Single Phase Integrated Battery Chargers (Winner in Future Energy Challenge by IA/IE/PELS Kerala Chapter)
- Ashutosh Saini (B.Tech 2020) - Charging profiles for battery chargers
- Ranjith S (M.Tech, 2019, Delta Electronics) - Dodecagonal Space Vector Structures with Virtual Vectors (Finalist - INAE Innovative Student Project Award)
- Dharani Moka (M.Tech, 2019, pursuing PhD in IISc) - Design of Flyback Converters
- Ramanan J (B.Tech, 2019, Mahindra Electric) - BLDC drives for autonomous vehicles
- Sairam K (B.Tech, 2019, Subex) - Series connected multi-phase motor drives
- Archana CM (B.Tech, 2019, ISRO) - Dodecagoanal Space Vector PWM Techniques (INAE Innovative Student Project Award - 2019)
- Naveen S (JRF, 2019, ISRO) - Advanced Retarding Potential Analyser for Ionospheric Studies
- Athira GS (M.Tech, 2018, Delta Electronics) - Induction Generator with Series Compensation (Finalist - INAE Innovative Student Project Award)
- Sagar Kumar Dash (M.Tech, 2018, pursuing PhD in IITKGP) - Multiphase parallel drives
- Nikunj Gupta (B.Tech, 2018, ISRO) - Multiphase series connected drives
- Gopika TG (SRF, 2018, current position: ICFOSS, TVPM) - Multiphase series connected drives
Academic Projects
- Integrated battery chargers for EV
- Predictive control for power applications
- Front-end electronics for low-current measurement
- Controller of electric drives in inertial systems
- Control and modulation of multi-phase drives
- Grid connected inverters
Funded Projects - Ongoing
- Integrated Diagnosis Module for Electric Propulsion Systems
- Powertrain for All-electric HANSA NG - Technology Demonstration (AR&DB, DRDO)
- A novel integrated battery charger for two and three wheeler EVs (a KSCSTE Project)
- Retarding Potential Analyser for Electron and Ion concentration measurement in Martian Atmosphere (Co PI).
- Retarding Potential Analyser for Electron and Ion concentration measurement in Venusian Atmosphere (Co PI).
- Electrical Power System for Small-Spacecrafts - PI.
Funded Projects - Completed
- Retarding Potential Analyser for Ionospheric Studies (ARIS 201F) - A scientific payload on PS4 orbital platform onboard PSLV C55 (Launched on April 22, 2023)
- PSLV In-OrbitaL Onboard Computer and Thermals (PILOT) - A technology demonstration mission onboard PSLV C55 (Launched on April 22, 2023)
- Decoupled Control Scheme for Dual Permanent Magnet Machine Actuators (Completed) - IIST project (PI), May 2017 to March 2019.
- Retarding Potential Analyser for Ionospheric Studies (ARIS 101F) - A scientific payload on PS4 orbital platform onboard PSLV C45 (Launched on April 1, 2019)
- Electrical Power System for InspireSAT-1 student satellite - PSLV C52 (Launched on Feb 14, 2022)
- Electrical Power System for Inspiresat-2 student satellite (Jan 2021).
Technical Activities/ Responsibilities
- Vice Chair, Technical Programme Committee, IEEE ECCE-ASIA 2025, Bengaluru, India
- Convenor, 3rd National Workshop on Electric Aircraft and Allied Technologies, IIST Thiruvananthapuram.
- Member, Steering Committee, IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Smart Grid and Renewable Energy (PESGRE 2025), IIT Dharwad, India
- Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification - Nov, 2023 onwards.
- Convenor, IIST Technical Committee.
- Track Chair, IEEE Industrial Electronics Society Conference, IECON 2023, Singapore.
- Technical Program Chair, IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Smart Grid and Renewable Energy (PESGRE) - Dec 2023, Thiruvananthapuram, India.
- Technical Program Chair, IEEE Industrial Electronics Online Conference (IEEE ONCON 2022) - December 2022, IIT Kharagpur, India.
- Publication Chair, IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems (PEDES) - December 2022, Jaipur, India.
- General Chair, IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Smart Grid and Renewable Energy (PESGRE) - Jan 2022, Thiruvananthapuram, India.
- Associate Editor, IEEE Open Journal of Industry Applications (2019 onwards)
- Associate Editor, IEEE Transportation Electrification Newsletter (2020-2022)
- Chair (Research) and ExeCom member - IEEE IAS/IES/PELS Chapter, IEEE Kerala Section.
- Technical Program Chair, IEEE Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems Conference (PEDES) - 2020, Jaipur, India.
- Technical Program Chair, IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Smart Grid and Renewable Energy (PESGRE) - Jan 2020, Cochin, India.
- Technical Program Chair, IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference, India - Dec, 2019, Bangalore, India.
- Member, Technical Program Committee, 2019 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, Baltimore, USA.
- Special Session Chair, IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics, Vancouver, Canada, June 2018 (SS: Advances in Battery Charging Techniques for Electric Vehicles).
- Member, IEEE-Industrial Electronics Society, Technical Committee on Transportation Electrification, IECON-2018, Washington DC, USA.
- Steering Committee Member, IEEE Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems Conference (PEDES) - 2018, Chennai, India.
- Track Chair, IEEE Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems Conference (PEDES) - 2018, Chennai, India.
- Topic Chair, IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Expo (ECCE) 2018, Portland, Oregon, September, 2018.
- Advisor, IIST-IEEE Industry Applications Society Student Branch Chapter, IIST Thiruvananthapuram.
- Track Chair, International Conference on Power Electronics, Instrumentation, Control and Computing (PICC2018), Kerala, India during January, 2018.
- Track Chair, IEEE International Transportation Electrification Conference, India, iTEC-India 2017, Pune.
- Track Chair, IEEE International conference on power electronics, drives and energy systems, IEEE PEDES 2016.
- Young Associate of Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE).
- Senior Member (2019), Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE.
- Senior Member, IEEE Industrial Electronics Society.
- Senior Member, IEEE Power Electronics Society.
- Senior Member, IEEE Power and Energy Society.
- Senior Member, IEEE Industry Applications Society.
- Reviewer IEEE Transactions: Industrial Electronics, Power Electronics, Industry Applications, Energy Conversion, Transportation Electrification, Vehicular Technology, IET Power Electronics.
- Chair, IEEE IAS/IES Student Chapter Chair - (2014-2015) at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
- Treasurer, IEEE IAS/IES Student Chapter Treasurer - (2013-2014) at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.