Profile
Name Dr. S. S. Sethuraman
Designation Associate Professor
Areas of Interest DC-DC Converter Topologies for DC Microgrid Applications, Bidirectional DC-DC Converters – Electric Vehicle Applications, Battery Charging Applications
Room No. 3009
Intercom No. 251
Mobile 9566270056
Email Id (Official) sethuram@svce.ac.in
Email Id (Personal) sethuramanme@gmail.com
Qualification
  • Ph.D, Anna University, Chennai, India – Dissertation Topic: “Investigation on Various Topologies of High Voltage Gain DC-DC Converters”.
  • Master of Engineering (Power Electronics and Drives) at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore – First Class with Distinction, Anna University, Chennai, India.
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.

    • Professional Society:

  • Life Member (LM32745) in Indian Society for Technical Education
  • Membership of the International Association of Engineers (IAENG) : Life Member (Membership number: 259896

    • Research Guidance:

  • One Ph.D Scholar (Part-Time) – under research guidance
Academic Experience
  • Associate Professor in SVCE from 01.05.2022 to Till Date.
  • Assistant Professor in SVCE from 01.06.2010 to 30.04.2022.
  • Senior Lecturer in SVCE from 18.06.2009 to 31.05.2010 (One Year)
  • Assistant Professor at AMC Engineering College, Bangalore from 03.06.2008 to 16.06.2009 (One Year)
  • Senior Lecturer at KLN College of Engineering, Madurai from 01.11.2006 to 02.06.2008 (One Year & 7 Months)
  • Lecturer at KLN College of Engineering, Madurai from 06.08.2001 to 31.10.2006 (Five Years & 3 Months)
  • Teaching Assistant at Raja College of Engineering & Technology, Madurai from September 2000 to May 2001 (09 Months)

    • Industrial Experience:

  • Sales and Service Engineer, Premier Tools, Madurai from December 1998 to May 2000. (One Year and 6 Months)

    • Professional Society:

  • Life Member (LM32745) in Indian Society for Technical Education
Courses Handled
    Undergraduate:

  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Fundamental of Artificial Intelligence
  • Control System Engineering
  • Electrical Machines I
  • Electrical Energy generation, Utilization and conservation
  • Operations Research
  • Electrical Machines II
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Circuit Theory
  • Transmission and Distribution
  • Neural Networks and Fuzzy logic
  • Power Electronics

    • UG Project:

  • Power System Analysis
  • Control System
  • Electron Devices
  • Digital Electronics

    • Postgraduate:

  • Modern Rectifiers and Resonant Converters
  • Analysis of Converters
  • Electromagnetic Field Computation & Modeling
  • Soft Computing Techniques

    • PG Project

  • Power Converters – High Voltage Gain
  • Design and Analysis of High Voltage Gain Converters

    • UG Labs:

  • Advanced Electrical Engineering Laboratory
  • Control systems lab
  • Electrical Machines II Lab
  • Electrical Engineering Lab
  • Electrical Machine I lab
  • Engineering Practices Lab
  • Electrical circuits Lab
  • Electronics system design laboratory

    • PG Labs:

  • Power Electronics and drives Laboratory
  • Electrical Machines Laboratory
Research & Consultancy
    International Journal: (SCI)

  • Sethuraman S S, Suganthi K and Sundararaman K 2023, “Coupled inductor-based triple output bi-polar converter with duty cycle estimation”, International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications, vol. 52, no. 3, pp. 1465-1488, https://doi.org/10.1002/cta.3813
  • Somalinga S Sethuraman, KR. Santha, Lucian Mihet-Popa and C. Bharathiraja, “A Modified Topology of a High Efficiency Bidirectional Type DC-DC Converter by Synchronous Rectification” published in Electronics, Vol. 9, no. 9, 1555, pp. 1-30, Sep. 2020, ISSN: 2079-9292; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics9091555 (IF: 2.412) – (Anna University – Annexure -I).
  • Sethuraman S Somalinga, Santha KR., “Non-isolated enhanced gain of DC-DC converter for DC micro-grid applications”, International Transaction on Electrical Energy Systems, Vol. 30, no. 12, pp. 1-20, Dec 2020; ISSN: 2050-7038, https://doi.org/10.1002/2050-7038.12625, (IF: 1.692) – (Anna University Annexure – I).
  • Sethuraman S Somalinga, Karuppiah Santha, “Modified high-efficiency bidirectional DC-DC converter topology”, Journal of Power Electronics, Vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 257-268, Jan 202; ISSN: 1598-2092; DOI: 10.1007/s43236-020-00160-1; (IF: 1.114) – (Anna University – Annexure – I).

    • Book Chapter Published

  • B Amalapriya Shalini & S S Sethuraman, “Cascaded Multilevel Inverter for Industrial Applications”, Mobile Communication and Power Engineering, Second International Joint Conference, AIM/CCPE, pp. 339-344, 2012, Springer Publication; ISSN 1865-0929; DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-35864-7

    • International Conference:

  • Suganthi. K, Sundararaman. K and Sethuraman. S S, “A Topology Review of LED Drivers without Electrolytic Capacitors,” 2022 IEEE International Power and Renewable Energy Conference (IPRECON), Kollam, India, 2022, pp. 1-8, doi: 10.1109/IPRECON55716.2022.10059477.
  • S S Sethuraman, et al., 2021, ‘Enhanced Gain Two-Duty-Three-Mode Transformerless DC-DC Converter’, proceeding of AICTE sponsored International E-Conference on Smart Technologies in Electric Vehicles and Power Grid (STEP-2021) organized by Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Pennalur on 27th to 29th Jan 2021.
  • Ramalakshmi, M & Sethuraman, S.S 2015, ‘Analysis of various topologies of bidirectional DC-DC converter’ proceeding of International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering, organized by Vivekanandha College of Engineering for Women, Tiruchengode, pp.956-962.
  • Shalini, S & Sethuraman, S.S 2014, ‘Implementation of quasi-resonant boost-half-bridge QR BHB converter’, proceeding of 3rd International Conference on Futuristic Trends in Electronics Engineering, Thiruvalluvar College of Engineering and Technology, Vandavasi, pp.51-56.
  • Bushra Basheer & Sethuraman, S.S 2014 ‘Analysis and implementation of bidirectional DC-DC converter with high conversion ratio’, Proceeding of 3rd International Conference on Futuristic Trends in Electronics Engineering, Thiruvalluvar College of Engineering and Technology, Vandavasi, pp.24-29.
  • S.S.Sethuraman and AmalaPriyaShalini.B published a paper titled as “Cascaded Multilevel Inverter for Industrial Applications” in the Third “International Conference on Control Communication and Power Engineering, CCPE 2012” organized by the Association of Computer Electronics and Electrical Engineers ACEEE. This Conference Proceedings published and available at Springer Digital Library, pp. 511 -516 held on April 27 – 28 2012.
  • S.S.Sethuraman and AmalaPriyaShalini.B, published a paper titled as “Performance Analysis of APOD Modulation Strategies for Cascaded Multilevel Inverters with Optimal Switching Sequence” in the “2nd International Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology, ICAET 2012? on March 28 & 29, 2012 organized by E.G.S Pillay Engineering College, Nagapattinam. This Conference Proceedings published by Coimbatore Institute of Information Technology ISBN 978-1-4675-2245-8 © 2012.
  • S.S.Sethuraman and S.Shalini, “Analysis and Implementation of a bidirectional DC-DC converter with high conversion ratio”, International conference on Futuristic Trends in Electronics Engineering, April 2014.

    • National Conference:

  • Sethuraman S S etal., presented a paper titled as “Implementation of Cell Balancing in Battery Packs for Portable Power Tool Applications” in the 5th National Conference on Recent Trends in Power and Energy Engineering (RTPEE-2024) held at SSN College of Engineering, Chennai during March 21-22, 2024.
  • Patent Published: Titled “Cluster Electric Vehicle Charging Behaviour Optimization Method Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning”, in IPR; Chennai was published in the Patent Office Journal.
  • Application No.: 202441029453
    Date of Filing : 11/04/2024
  • Publication Details: The Patent Office Journal No. 16/2024 Dated 19/04/2024, Page No: 37275
  • Masuod T, Praveen U and S S Sethuraman presented a paper titled as “High Gain High Efficiency DC-DC Converter” in the National Conference NCAEEE’2022 held at EEE Department, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering during May 2022.
  • Devi G M and S S Sethuraman published a paper titled as “Analysis and Design of Bidirectional SEPIC Converter for Battery Applications”, in the proceedings of National Conference on Green Energy (NCGE 2013) pp 01-05, held at RMD Engineering College, 20th April 2013.
  • Steffy Maria Joy and S S Sethuraman published a paper titled as “DC-DC Converter with High Voltage Gain”, in the proceedings of National Conference on Green Energy (NCGE 2013) pp 01-05, held at RMD Engineering College, 20th April 2013.
  • S.S.Sethuraman and AmalaPriyaShalini.B published a paper titled as “A comprehensive study of a hybrid modulation technique for the cascaded multilevel inverter”in the “Second National Conference on Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Systems – PEARES 2012” on March 22-23, 2012 organized by SSN College of Engineering.
  • S.S.Sethuraman and Vignesh Kumar B, published a paper titled as “High-Efficient Multilevel Half-Bridge Converter with ZVS” in the National Conference on Recent Trends In Emerging Technologies – NCRTET’ 12, organized by Kurinji College of Engineering and Technology, Trichy held on March 6th 2012.
  • “Fuzzy Logic Control of Switched Reluctance Motor using Fuel Cell Power System” in the National Conference “Etee – 05” organized by St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai during Jan 2005.

    • Project Mentoring:

  • Final Year UG: 01 (2020-2021), Title: Non-Isolated Three Port DC-DC Converter for PV Applications
  • Final Year UG: 01 (2019-2020), Title: Analysis of Enhanced Voltage Gain Transformer-less Type DC-DC Converter
  • Mini Project (III Yr UG): 01 (Batch: A – Aviakshai, Gopikrishnan & Krishnaprasad)
  • Title: Design of Battery Charger

    • Grants Received:

  • Received a grant of Rs. 3, 16,667/- from AICTE for conducting a Short Term Training Programme (STTP) on “ELECTRIC VEHICLE EVOLUTION – IMPACT ON POWER GRID” and completed the three phases during the period February to April 2021. (Coordinators – Dr. KR. Santha, Dr. SG. Bharathidasan, Mr. S. S. Sethuraman & Dr. M. Sankar)
  • Industrial Consultancy Work: Attached with industry: 02
  • Assisted to arrange the Webinar on “Solar – Wind Hybrid System Design and Sizing of Essential Components” in online mode at SVCE on 26 June 2020.
  • Assisted to arrange the Webinar on “Troubleshooting of Industrial Motor Control Circuits” – in online mode at SVCE on 26th May 2020.

    • Consultancy work carried out:

  • Assisted a Guest Lecture on “Battery Energy Storage Systems (Grid-Scale) during 20th October 2022 at EEE Department, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur.
  • Assisted to arrange the Webinar on Industrial Electrical Actuators and Feedback Elements – in online mode at SVCE on 05 June 2020.
  • Assisted to arrange the International Webinar Series on “The New Normal: Automotive Industry Short-Term Survival” in online mode at SVCE on 31st May 2020.
Conference / Workshop / FDP
    Organized:

  • Attended Five Days DST-SERB Sponsored FDP on “Design of IoT Applications for Smart City Infrastructure” during 13th – 17th May 2024 organized by MEPCO SCHLENK Engg. College, Sivakasi.
  • Participated One day National Level Guest Lecture on “Nano Materials for Energy Harvesting and Storage” through ONLINE at MSRI, Andhra Pradesh during 25th Sep 2023.
  • Attended Three days FDTP – Modelling and control of Electric Vehicles using Simulink and Simscape held at SVCE during 24th – 26th March 2023.
  • Attended Five days Workshop on Advanced Approaches and Insights of Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning in Health Care held through ONLINE organised by ECE department, SVCE during 27th – 31st March 2023.
  • Participated One day Workshop on IP Awareness Training Programme under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission organised by SVCE during 31st Jan 2023.
  • Organized an online Webinar on “Solar – Wind Hybrid System Design and Sizing of Essential Components” during 27 June 2020 at Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur.
  • Organized an online Webinar on Industrial Electrical Actuators and Feedback Elements during 05th June 2020 at EEE Department, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur.
  • Organized an online International Webinar Series on “The New Normal: Automotive Industry Short-Term Survival” during 31st May 2020 at EEE Department, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur.
  • Organized an online Webinar on “Troubleshooting of Industrial Motor Control Circuits” at EEE Department, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur during 26th May 2020.

    • International Level: 01

  • “Learn to Publish” – Wiley Author Webinar Series – Duration – One month -15th June 2020 – 14th July 2020. (Online mode)

    • National Level: Attended – 25

  • Participated in One Day Workshop on “Curriculum Design” organized by SVCE held on 18th October 2022.
  • Participated in the Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Renewable Energy Systems Laboratory” organized by the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam during 26th to 29th September 2022.
  • Successfully completed the Two Days National Workshop (Online) on “Issues on Renewable Energy Integrated Smart Grid (IRESG-2022) organized by College of Engineering, Bhuvaneshwar, Odisha during 22/04/2022 & 23/04/2022.
  • Attended Five days Faculty Development Programme (Online) on “Research Opportunities in Electrical Power Engineering” organized by PVP Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Vijayawada, AP during 23/03/2022 to 27/03/2022.
  • Attended AICTE sponsored One Week Short Term Training Program (Online) on “Applied Soft Computing and Vision Machine Techniques” (Series IV) organized by Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai during 31.05.2021 to 05.06.2021.
  • Attended Two Day Virtual Workshop on “Design of Inverters and Battery Pack for Electric Vehicle Applications” organized by the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam during 4th and 5th March 2021.
  • Attended Two Day Virtual Faculty Development Programme on “Emerging Research Trends on Battery and Electric Vehicle Technology” organized by the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam during 25th and 26th February 2021.
  • Attended Two Days FDP (Online) on “Customized Course for Battery Management Systems” delivered by MathWorks Training Services, MATLAB organized by EEE Department, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering during 06th and 7th January 2021.
  • Attended One Day (Online) Workshop on “Modeling Physical Systems with Simscape” delivered by MathWorks Training Services, MATLAB organized by EEE Department, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering during 05th January 2021.
  • Attended One Day (Online) Workshop on “Stateflow for Logic Driven System Modeling” delivered by MathWorks Training Services, MATLAB organized by EEE Department, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering during 04th January 2021.
  • Attended One day (Online) webinar on “HOW TO WRITE A RESEARCH PAPER” held at SVCE during 29.07.2020.
  • Attended One day (Online) webinar on “Solar – Wind Hybrid System Design and Sizing of Essential Components” held at SVCE during 27.06.2020.
  • Attended One day (Online) webinar on “Industrial Electrical Actuators and Feedback Elements” held at SVCE during 05.06.2020.
  • Attended One day (Online) webinar on “WISE FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR FACULTY” held at SVCE during 04.06.2020.
  • Attended One day (Online) webinar on “Recent Trends in Power Quality Improvement using AC/AC Converters” held at SVCE during 01.06.2020.
  • Attended One day International Webinar Series on “The New Normal : Automotive Industry Short-Term Survival” held at SVCE during 31.05.2020.
  • Attended One day (Online) webinar on “Troubleshooting of Industrial Motor Control Circuits” held at SVCE during 26.05.2020.
  • Attended One day (Online) webinar on “7 SKILLS OF ULTRA LEGENDS” held at SVCE during 23.05.2020.
  • Attended One (Online) webinar session on “Design & Development of High Power Audio Systems for Home Theaters” held at SVCE during 22.05.2020.
  • Attended One (Online) webinar session on “Digital Logic Design using VLSI” organized by SCSVMC, Kancheepuram during 22.05.2020.
  • Attended One day (Online) webinar on “FUTURE OF AI” organized by IETE- Mumbai during 20.05.2020.
  • Attended One day (Online) webinar on “Feedback form for webinar Moving Forward with IoT” organized by RMKCET during 14.05.2020.
  • Attended One day (Online) webinar on “Introduction to Smart Distribution Systems” organized by RMKCET during 18.05.2020.
  • Attended One day (Online) “WEBINAR ON ELECTRIC VEHICLE DESIGN” organized by HITS, Chennai during 15.05.2020.
  • Attended the one week AICTE Short Term Training Programme on “Design and Development of Power Electronics Converters in Renewable Energy Conversion” organized by RMK Engineering College, Chennai during 21st to 27th June 2019.
Laboratory Handled
Training Attended
Additional Responsibilities
    Efforts in Curriculum Development:

  • Act as SPOC for the NPTEL Power Electronics Course for the 2018-2022 batch which helps the students to clarify their doubts during the course and 27 students got certificates among 197 certificates for this Course from NPTEL conducted by IIT, Madras.
  • Handled the Electrical Machines – Characteristics of DC Machines and Transformers – through the software of MATLAB coding for 2019-2023 batch of EEE as a part of the skill development Programme.
  • Handled the Power Electronics Lab Session and Theory session for the 2018 -2022 batch of EEE for the Value Added Course of VD18603 Modeling and Simulation of Electrical Systems.
  • As the Board of Studies, Framed the syllabus for the subjects of Digital Signal Processing, Bio Medical Engineering and VLSI & Embedded Systems for the upcoming R2022 curriculum and syllabus with the help of Dr. KR. Santha, HOD/EEE.
  • As the BoS, Framed the syllabus for the Power Electronics Laboratory for Design of DC-DC Converters using MATLAB/SIMULINK software for R2018 curriculum which helps the students to acquire the design of converter and software knowledge.
  • Class Committee Chairperson – 2019-2023 EEE – A Batch
  • Faculty Advisor – 2018 -2022 EEE – A3 Batch (Roll No: 32 – 41, 301 – 305)
  • Department ISO Professional Objective Coordinator – June 2022 to till date.
  • Department Time Table Coordinator – June 2011 to Dec 2018, March 2021 to June 2022.
  • Microprocessor and Microcontroller Laboratory – Incharge.
  • Department CAT Coordinator – Assist from Jan 2018 to May 2022.
Achievements
  • Received Excellence in 2022 Reviewer Award issued by Clean Energy Journal on 26th April 2023.
  • Received Certificate as Appreciation as Reviewer from Editor in Chief from the International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems during 23rd May 2023
  • Completion of Ten Years of Service at SVCE
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