Chinmoy Kumar Panigrahi

Professor and Director, School of Electrical Engineering, Director, Co-Branded Program

Prof. Chinmoy Kumar Panigrahi is currently the Professor and Director of the School of Electrical Engineering at KIIT DU. His research focuses on Soft Computing Techniques, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, Battery Management Systems, Deregulation, and Smart Grids. He has supervised 30 PhD scholars and 72 M.Tech scholars, with four ongoing PhD candidates under his joint guidance. Prof. Panigrahi has published 182 research articles in referred journals and presented 148 papers at reputed conferences. He previously served as Reader and HOD at BIT Mesra (2006–2009) and HOD at BIET Bhadrak (1991–2006). Over his 34-year academic career, he has received multiple accolades, including the Top 3 Ph.D. Supervisor at KIIT in 2022 and Outstanding Scientist Award (2020). He is a senior IEEE member and holds fellowships with various prestigious organizations.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Earned B.Sc (Engg.) in Electrical Engineering from Sambalpur University (1990), M.E from VSSUT University (1998), Ph.D. from Jadavpur University (2007).

COURSE EXPERTISE

BEE, Electrical Machines, Power System Restructuring, Smart Grid and Research Methodology

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Soft Computing Techniques, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, Battery Management System, Deregulation and Smart Grid

Administrative Responsibilities

Chair, EV Task Force, Professor and Director, School of Electrical Engineering, Director, Co-Branded Program

Awards and Achievements

  • Senior Grade (Five years), Awarded by Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), 2025
  • Supervision of Highest nos of Ph.D. Awardees during 2024, Awarded by KIIT Deemed to be University
  • Top 3 Ph.D.supervisor, Awarded by KIIT Deemed to be University, 2022
  • Appreciation Certificate towards the Advancement of IEEE and Engineering Professions Awarded by IEEE, 2021
  • Best Volunteer Award by IEEE Kolkata Section, 2022
  • Senior Member, Awarded by IEEE, 2020
  • Outstanding Scientist Award, Awarded by VDGOOD Professional Association 2020
  • Fellow Member Awarded by IE (I), 2016
  • Best Teacher Award Awarded by Ever Green Forum, Bhubaneswar , 2015
  • Fellow Member Awarded by ISLE 2014
  • Best Staff Award Awarded by KIIT Deemed to be University, 2014
  • Rastriya Gaurav Award, Awarded by India International Friendship Society, New Delhi for Research and Social work, 2012
  • Excellence Award by All India Small & Medium Newspaper Federation, New Delhi & Odisha State Unit Convocation for Social Work, 2012
  • Excellent Services Award by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt of India, 2010

Outreach Activity

NSS, b) Vice Chair, IEEE Bhubaneswar Section, 2025; Chapter Chair, IEEE Bhubaneswar Section Power and Energy Society Chapter – 2025; Chair, Membership Drive, IEEE Bhubaneswar Section, 2025; Chapter Chair, IEEE KIIT Student Branch Chapter, 2022-24; Chapter Chair, IEEE Kolkata Section Consumer Electronics Society Chapter – Bhubaneswar, 2021-23; Chapter Chair, IEEE Kolkata Section Industrial Electronics Society Chapter – Bhubaneswar, 2020-23; Chairman, Board of Studies, School of Electrical Engg,, KIIT DU; 2014-21; Chapter Chair, Indian Society of Lighting Engineers, Bhubaneswar Chapter, 2013-24, Member, Academic Council, KIIT DU (since 2009)

Professional Membership

a) Member (Individual) Senior Grade (Five years), INAE (# INAE/Ind M/018) dated 31/01/25; Senior Member, IEEE (# 94142990); Fellow (Life), ISLE; F (L)-0796; Life Member of I.S.T.E., (LM18396); Fellow of IE (I) (# F-1217085); Life Member of SESI; Member of IET (#1100186690); Member of Indian Science Congress: (#L29497)

Patents and Innovations

  • Battery Management System for detecting fault in the Electric Vehicle Battery, Sthitprajna Mishra, Chinmoy Kumar Panigrahi, Subhra Debdas 202331019658, 31/03/2023
  • Frequency stability analysis of Micro Grid with virtual inertia control, Chinmoy Kumar Panigrahi, Chitralekha Jena, Sunita Pahadasingh, 202231061035,31/03/2023
  • Robotic two-link manipulator with advanced optimization for motion and performance enhancement
  • Venkata Satya Durga Manohar Sahu, Padarbinda Samal, Chinmoy Kumar Panigrahi, 2024310474, 29-11-2024
  • Hybrid system for solving discrete optimal control problems in single- link manipulator, Venkata Satya Durga Manohar Sahu, Padarbinda Samal, Chinmoy Kumar Panigrahi, 202431093466 29-11-2024
  • Revolutionising Precision Vertical Farming: Harnessing IOT and AI/ML for Sustainable Agricultural Innovation, Mr. Soham Dey Biswas, Miss. Antara Chakraborty, Dr. Chinmoy Kumar Panigrahi, Dr. Subhra Debdas, Mr. Sthitprajna Mishra, 202431099109, 14-12-2024