Event Details:
- Title Event: Inauguration ceremony of IEEE Power Electronics Society student branch chapter (SBC), School of Electronics Engineering, KIIT (DU), Bhubaneswar, INDIA
- Guest of Honor: (1) Prof. Atif Iqbal, Fellow IEEE; Vice-Chair, IEEE Qatar Section; Professor, Qatar Universit, (2) Prof. Chinmoy Panigrahi, Vice Chair, IEEE Bhubaneswar Section; Director, School of Electrical Engineering, KIIT, (3) Mr. Srinivas Bhaskar Secretary, IEEE Bhubaneswar Section; IIT Bhubaneswar, (4) Prof. Suprava Patnaik, Dean, School of Electronics Engineering, KIIT DU and (5) Prof. Sarita Nanda, Associate Dean, School of Electronics Engineering, KIIT DU
- Date: 28th March 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM Onwards
- Venue (Physical Location): Auditorium, Old Building, School of Electronics Engineering, KIIT (DU)
- Mode: Offline
- Number of Participants: 30
- Purpose of the Event: Academic knowledge enhancement and social awareness and outreach
Write-up on the Event:
The Inauguration Ceremony of the IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) Student Branch Chapter (SBC) at the School of Electronics Engineering, KIIT (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, held on 28th March 2025 from 6:00 PM onwards, marked a significant milestone in strengthening the IEEE student community and expanding technical engagement in the domain of power electronics. Conducted in offline mode at the Auditorium, Old Building, the event witnessed the participation of 30 attendees and was graced by a distinguished panel of guests, including Prof. Atif Iqbal (Fellow IEEE, Vice-Chair, IEEE Qatar Section), Prof. Chinmoy Panigrahi (Vice Chair, IEEE Bhubaneswar Section), Mr. Srinivas Bhaskar (Secretary, IEEE Bhubaneswar Section), Prof. Suprava Patnaik (Dean, School of Electronics Engineering), and Prof. Sarita Nanda (Associate Dean, School of Electronics Engineering). The ceremony formally marked the establishment of the IEEE PELS SBC, aimed at fostering innovation, research, and collaboration in the field of power electronics. A key highlight of the event was the insightful addresses delivered by the esteemed guests, emphasizing the importance of power electronics in sustainable energy systems, electric vehicles, and modern industrial applications. The speakers encouraged students to actively participate in IEEE initiatives and contribute to technological advancements for societal benefit. The primary objective of the event was to enhance academic knowledge while promoting social awareness and outreach through emerging power electronic technologies. The inauguration also set the stage for future technical activities, workshops, and collaborative research opportunities. Overall, the ceremony successfully inspired students and established a strong foundation for the growth of the IEEE PELS Student Branch Chapter at KIIT (DU).
