Assist Prof. Dr. Sowthily Chandrasekharan- Rohini College of Engineering and Technology - Electrical Engineering 🏆
Assist Prof. Dr. Sowthily Chandrasekharan : Electrical Engineering
Professional Profiles:
Early Academic Pursuits :
She embarked on her academic journey with a keen focus on Instrumentation and Control Engineering. Graduating with an impressive 88% in SSLC (Class X) from St. Joseph’s Convent Higher Secondary School, Nagercoil, she laid a robust foundation for her educational endeavors. Her pursuit continued with B.E in Instrumentation and Control Engineering from Saranathan College of Engineering, Tiruchirappalli, where she achieved a noteworthy 80.1%.
Professional Endeavors :
Her academic pursuits extended to encompass an M.E in Control and Instrumentation Engineering from JJ College of Engineering, Tiruchirappalli, where she excelled with a remarkable CGPA of 8.62. Subsequently, she furthered her educational trajectory with a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the prestigious National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, showcasing her dedication and commitment to scholarly pursuits.
Contributions and Research Focus in Electrical Engineering:
Her research expertise spans over two years as a Project Assistant in a DST-funded project, displaying her proficiency in "Design and development of ICT-enabled Cloud-based mobile applications for the self-promotion of products developed by self-help groups” at the National Institute of Technology, Trichy. Her focus on harnessing technology for societal upliftment underscores her commitment to innovative and impactful research.
Accolades and Recognition :
Her academic prowess has been recognized through various achievements, including securing Rank-I in the department level - M.E - II & IV Semester during the academic year 2014-2016. Additionally, she received the esteemed Best Paper Award for her exemplary work on “Detection of Line-Line Fault and String Fault in Solar Photo-Voltaic Systems” at the First International Interdisciplinary Conference on Energy, Nanotechnology, and Internet of Things (ENT 2023) held at the National Institute of Technology Puducherry.
Impact and Influence :
Her contributions to academia and research are notable, marked by her significant impact on the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Her research endeavors, coupled with her teaching experiences at esteemed institutions like Mookambigai College of Engineering, have contributed to shaping the minds of future engineers and researchers.
Legacy and Future Contributions :
As a dedicated professional and academician, her legacy lies in her commitment to excellence in both teaching and research. Her future contributions are poised to further the boundaries of technology, particularly in the areas of ICT-enabled applications for societal development, renewable energy systems, and fault detection methodologies in energy systems. She continues to inspire and mentor aspiring engineers, leaving an indelible mark on academia and the research community.
Notable Publications :
- Current indicator based fault detection algorithm for identification of faulty string in solar PV system
- Detection and classification of faults in photovoltaic system using random forest algorithm
- Honey badger optimization algorithm based maximum power point tracking for solar photovoltaic systems
- Butterfly Optimisation of MPPT for Solar PV under Shading Conditions
- A Novel Opposition-Based Border Collie Optimization Approach for Fault Detection in Solar Photovoltaic Array
- Image Encryption Using Chaotic Baker’s Map and LSB Steganography