Mr. Manoj of castnxNX

The electrification of transportation is redefining the role of power electronics and drives in shaping future mobility. As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to evolve, innovations in converter design, motor control, and energy management are becoming critical for achieving higher efficiency, compactness, and reliability. This talk delves into emerging research opportunities in areas such as high-power density traction inverters, bidirectional on-board chargers, DC–DC converters for auxiliary systems, and integrated drive architectures. Emphasis will be placed on the application of wide and ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors, model-based predictive control, and intelligent fault diagnosis for next-generation EV platforms. Furthermore, the growing interaction between EVs and the smart grid—through vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-home (V2H) technologies—creates a new research frontier that merges mobility with energy systems. By bridging advanced materials, digital control, and system integration, this session aims to inspire students, researchers, and engineers to explore the next wave of innovation in power electronics and electric drives. The discussion will also highlight pathways for transforming academic research into practical technologies that support the global shift toward sustainable, intelligent, and connected electric mobility.

Biography:

Mr. Manoj Modi is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CastNX Private Limited, a deep-tech power-electronics company headquartered in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a Master’s degree in Power Electronics and Electrical Drives from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore.

With 15 years of professional experience (2010–present) in the power-electronics and drives industry, Mr. Modi has established himself as a technocrat and visionary entrepreneur, blending engineering expertise with strategic leadership. Under his direction, CastNX has grown into India’s first dedicated Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) for industrial power-electronics systems.

Founded in 2020, CastNX specializes in power converters, variable-frequency drives (VFDs), solar-inverters, EV fast chargers, and hybrid renewable-energy systems. The company operates a state-of-the-art Design and Manufacturing Centre at Sinhasa IT Park, Indore, offering end-to-end capabilities from circuit design and simulation to SMT assembly, testing, and deployment.

Mr. Modi’s core areas of expertise include:

• Power-electronics converter and inverter design
• Motor-drive systems and industrial automation
• Grid-connected and hybrid renewable-energy integration
• EV charging infrastructure and storage technologies
• Design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and indigenous product development

Address:Block 203 & 204 of, IT Park, plot no 3, Indore - Dhar Rd, Sinhasa, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, , Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India, 452009