Avishek Munsi was born in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He received his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics (Honours) from the University of Calcutta, India, in 2015, where he developed a strong foundation in fundamental physics and mathematical sciences. He subsequently pursued a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electrical Engineering at the University of Calcutta, graduating in 2018 with First Class with Distinction. During his undergraduate studies, he worked on the design and development of an MPPT-based solar battery charger, which sparked his interest in power electronics and sustainable energy systems.
He obtained his Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Smart Grid Systems from the University of Calcutta, India, in 2020, graduating with First Class with Distinction. His master's research focused on electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, where he developed a single-phase bidirectional dual-stage converter capable of both Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) power transfer. This work provided him with extensive experience in bidirectional power conversion, battery charging systems, grid integration, and advanced control strategies for emerging electric mobility applications.
In 2022, he joined the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur, India, as a doctoral researcher and was awarded the prestigious Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF). His Ph.D. research focused on Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), with particular emphasis on Series-Series Resonant Inductive Power Transfer (SS-RIPT) architectures. His doctoral work addressed critical challenges related to topology-induced faults, system reliability, and functional safety in wireless charging systems. He developed novel protection strategies, fault detection mechanisms, and control methodologies for UAV wireless charging platforms, enabling safer and more reliable autonomous charging operations. His research also encompassed resonant converter design, battery charging control, hardware-in-the-loop validation, and practical implementation of wireless charging systems for autonomous aerial vehicles.
Since June 2026, he has been working as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Twente, The Netherlands, within the EFRO-funded electric mobility project focused on the development of a next-generation high-performance electric enduro motorcycle platform. His research is centered on the design and development of a compact lightweight bidirectional charger specifically tailored for electric motorcycles and light electric vehicles. The charger supports bidirectional energy flow, including Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V), Vehicle-to-Load (V2L), and future Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) functionalities. His work focuses on the development of high-efficiency power converter topologies and advanced control strategies, as well as the validation of charging technologies for modular swappable battery systems. The project aims to accelerate the adoption of electric two-wheelers by addressing key challenges related to charging flexibility, portability, efficiency, and operational usability in demanding motorsport environments.
His research interests lie broadly within the field of Power Electronics, with particular emphasis on Power Converter Design, Wireless Power Transfer, Electric Vehicle Charging Systems, Bidirectional Power Conversion, Resonant Power Converters, Functional Safety of Power Electronic Systems, and Advanced Control Techniques for Energy Conversion Applications. His work spans the development of innovative charging solutions for renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and next-generation electric mobility platforms.
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