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IEEE DISTIGUISHED LECTURE BY Prof. Dr Sivaneasan Bala Krishnan, Deputy Director, SIT Teaching and Learning Academy Programme Leader, Electrical & Electronics Engineering

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IEEE DISTINGUISHED LECTURE BY Dr. Sivaneasan Bala Krishnan, Associate Professor, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore,

TOPIC: Smart EV Charging Management Systems

Organized by

IEEE IAS Chapter, IEEE Kolkata Section
in association with
Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM), Kolkata

Date of Event

16th June 2026

1. Introduction

The IEEE IAS Chapter, IEEE Kolkata Section, in collaboration with the Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM), Kolkata, organized a distinguished chapter event on “Smart EV Charging Management Systems” on 16th June 2026. The event was conducted under the IEEE IAS Distinguished Lecturer/Prominent Lecturer (DL/PL) Program.

The lecture was delivered by Dr. Sivaneasan, Associate Professor, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore, and a Senior Member of IEEE (SMIEEE). The event aimed to provide participants with advanced knowledge and practical insights into modern Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and intelligent charging management technologies.

2. Objective of the Event

The primary objectives of the chapter event were:

To provide awareness regarding emerging smart EV charging technologies.
To discuss intelligent energy management systems for electric vehicles.
To explore sustainable and efficient EV charging infrastructure.
To encourage interaction between academic researchers, students, and industry professionals.
To strengthen technical engagement within the IEEE IAS community.

3. Distinguished Lecturer Details

The keynote lecture was delivered by:

Dr. Sivaneasan

Associate Professor
Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore
IEEE Senior Member (SMIEEE)

Dr. Sivaneasan is recognized for his expertise in smart energy systems, EV charging technologies, and sustainable electrical infrastructure. During the session, he shared valuable knowledge on intelligent EV charging management frameworks, optimization strategies, grid integration challenges, and future research opportunities in sustainable transportation systems.

4. Event Organization

The event was organized by the IEEE IAS Chapter, IEEE Kolkata Section and hosted at the Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM), Kolkata. The event was coordinated under the guidance of:

Dr. Sourav Das

Assistant Professor,
Institute of Engineering & Management, Kolkata
Advisor, IEEE IAS SBC of IEM Kolkata

The program witnessed active participation from IEEE IAS members, faculty members, students, researchers, and professionals interested in electric mobility and energy management systems. Approximately 50 IEEE IAS memberswere expected to participate in the event.

5. Technical Session Overview

The lecture on “Smart EV Charging Management Systems” focused on several important and emerging topics, including:

Smart charging infrastructure for electric vehicles
Intelligent load balancing techniques
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technologies
Renewable energy integration with EV charging
Energy optimization strategies
Grid stability and demand response
Sustainable transportation systems
Future trends in EV ecosystem development

The session highlighted the importance of smart charging networks in supporting the increasing adoption of electric vehicles while maintaining power system reliability and sustainability.

6. Participant Interaction

The event included an interactive question-and-answer session where participants discussed real-world challenges related to EV charging infrastructure, battery management, and grid integration. The distinguished lecture created an excellent platform for knowledge sharing and collaborative discussion among academicians, researchers, and industry experts.

Participants appreciated the practical examples and technological insights shared during the session, which enhanced their understanding of modern EV charging management systems.

7. Conclusion

The IEEE IAS Distinguished Lecturer Chapter Event on “Smart EV Charging Management Systems” was highly informative and technically enriching. The session delivered by Dr. Sivaneasan provided participants with valuable insights into intelligent EV charging technologies and sustainable energy management solutions.

The IEEE IAS Chapter, IEEE Kolkata Section, along with the Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata, successfully organized the event and created an effective platform for professional learning, technical discussion, and academic-industry interaction.

The organizing committee expressed sincere gratitude to Dr. Sivaneasan, IEEE IAS, all participants, faculty members, and volunteers for contributing to the successful execution of the event.