IEEE PELS Distinguished Lecturer’s Talk on “EV FAST CHARGING AND DISCHARGING” by Dr. Sanjib Kumar Panda Associate Professor, Ex-Director, Power and Energy Research, National University of Singapore

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Co-sponsors: IEEE PELS

Co-Host: Electrical Engineering Department, Vishwkarma Government Engineering College, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad, India

Venue: Vishveshvariya Auditorium, A-Block, VGEC Chandkheda

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/t-KDsbq4OFA

Coordinated By: Prof. (Dr.) S. N. Pandya, Head, Electrical Engineering Department, Prof. (Dr.) H. D. Mehta, Prof. Vaibhavi Parmar, Prof. (Dr.) Divyesh Vaghela, Prof. Grishma Shah

Host Address: Dr. V. S. Purani, Principal, VGEC

Accompanied by : Dr. Priyesh Chauhan, Dr. Krupa Shah, Prof. (Dr.) Bhavik Suthar, Mr. Chirag Chauhan, Prof. Ashish Joshi, Prof. Muktesh Siddh, Prof. Sunil Changlani, Prof. D. R. Dobariya, Prof. Rozina Surani

 

Objective: To enhance students’ and faculty members’ understanding of advanced electric vehicle (EV) fast charging and discharging technologies, with special emphasis on future-ready charging infrastructure. The Electrical Engineering Department of Vishwakarma Government Engineering College, Chandkheda, organized this expert lecture under the IEEE VGEC Student Branch to expose participants to cutting-edge research, real-time applications, and emerging challenges in EV charging systems, grid integration, and bidirectional power flow for Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) applications.

 

Details:

The session commenced with registration and audience assembly, followed by a formal introduction of the session. Dr. V. S. Purani, Principal, VGEC, addressed the gathering and welcomed the distinguished speaker with a bouquet presentation.

Prof. Vaibhavi Parmar introduced Dr. Sanjib Kumar Panda to audience and formally welcoming him for his address. Dr. Sanjib Kumar Panda delivered a highly engaging and interactive lecture on “EV Fast Charging & Discharging.” Instead of a one-way technical presentation, the expert deliberately adopted a two-way, interactive approach, continuously engaging students through thought-provoking questions and real-time discussions. He effectively utilized the students’ fundamental knowledge of electrical engineering, power electronics, and control systems to gradually build their understanding of advanced EV fast charging and discharging concepts.

During the session, Dr. Panda explained the limitations of existing low-voltage grid-connected charging solutions and introduced the concept of medium-voltage (MV) grid-connected solid-state-transformer (SST) based fast-charging stations. By linking basic theoretical concepts with practical system-level architectures, he enabled students to clearly understand bidirectional power flow, Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) operation, and multi-port fast-charging infrastructure for heavy, medium, and light electric vehicles.

The lecture remained highly interactive throughout, with frequent question-and-answer exchanges that encouraged active student participation. The expert emphasized the importance of two-way learning in technical education and motivated students to think critically about future EV charging challenges and research opportunities. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A segment, followed by a formal vote of thanks by Dr. H. D. Mehta.

The distinguished lecturer’s talk provided participants with valuable insights into advanced EV fast charging and discharging technologies, MV grid-connected architectures, and bidirectional energy flow concepts. Students gained exposure to real-world research problems, system-level design considerations, and emerging trends in sustainable transportation and smart grids. The interactive discussion enhanced conceptual clarity and motivated students to pursue research and innovation in power electronics and EV-related domains. Overall, the feedback from participants was highly positive, and the session was appreciated for its technical depth and relevance to future energy systems.

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