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dr.ir. P. Venugopal (Prasanth)

Associate Professor
EEMCS-EE-PE
Carré C2437
prasanth.venugopal@utwente.nl
+31534891214
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Academic and Professional Biography

Dr. Prasanth Venugopal is an Associate Professor in the Power Electronics & EMC group at the University of Twente, The Netherlands. His work focuses on battery power electronics, wireless energy transfer, and intelligent energy systems: key technologies driving the global shift toward sustainable electrification.

He earned his B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from India in 2010, graduating with the Silver Medal for academic excellence. He continued his studies at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), where he obtained his M.Sc. (cum laude) in 2012 and Ph.D. in 2016. His doctoral research explored magnetic energy transfer systems for dynamic wireless charging of electric vehicles (EVs), contributing to early advances in contactless power transfer for transportation.

From 2016 to 2020, Dr. Venugopal worked in Munich, Germany, in the semiconductor and automotive electronics industry. As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Qualcomm Halo, he helped develop high-power wireless charging systems for EVs, including the first 20 kW dynamic charging demonstration. Later, at TDK Europe GmbH, he worked on xEV power supplies and high-density charging systems for next-generation mobility.

Since 2020, he has been with the University of Twente, where he combines academic research and industrial experience to advance battery-centered power electronics for sustainable energy systems. He is also a Senior Member of IEEE (2024), a founding mission leader of the Battery Centre Twente, and an active contributor to the Hydrogen UT (Hy.UT) initiative.

Research Contributions

Dr. Venugopal’s research bridges fundamental design principles with real-world impact in energy storage, charging systems, and renewable integration.

  • Publications: Over 52 peer-reviewed papers, including 15 journal articles in leading international journals.
  • Patents: Inventor on 13 international patents (US, EU, China, WIPO) spanning wireless power transfer, harmonic mitigation, and system-level integration.
  • Research Interests: Battery electronic systems, advanced BMS technologies, wireless charging, and high-efficiency power converters for EVs and grid applications.

Academic Leadership and Mentorship

Dr. Venugopal is deeply committed to education and mentorship. He has supervised 14 M.Sc. theses, 12 B.Sc. theses, and currently mentors 8 Ph.D. candidates (including 2 external; 1 defended).

His students work on topics such as:

  • Wireless power transfer for automotive, rail, and consumer systems
  • Aging and degradation of Li-ion batteries
  • Second-life and reconfigurable battery packs
  • AI/ML-based algorithms for state estimation (SOC, SOH, SOT)
  • High-efficiency chargers and modulation strategies for automotive and maritime use

He teaches courses in Power Electronics, Wireless Energy Transfer, and Electrical Machines and Drives, integrating practical projects that connect theory with hands-on engineering.

Professional Recognition

Dr. Venugopal’s work has been acknowledged through academic and industrial awards, including:

  • JN Tata Endowment Scholarship, TU Delft (2010–2012)
  • UFD–Cofely Energy Efficiency Prize, TU Delft (2012) – awarded for outstanding research on sustainable energy conversion and efficient power systems
  • Best Poster Prize, Erasmus Energy Forum (2015)
  • Keynote Selection, EUPVSEC 2015 (Hamburg)
  • Second Prize – Best Ph.D. Thesis, IEEE Industry Applications Society (2018)
  • Qualstar Award, Qualcomm Halo (2018)
  • Best Poster Prize, PEMC 2022 (with Reyhaneh Eskandari and Gert Rietveld)

Current Research and Projects

At Twente, Dr. Venugopal leads and contributes to projects that advance battery intelligence and power electronics integration across several domains:

  • Battery Management Systems:
    Development of AI-based algorithms for SOH/SOC estimation, degradation modelling, and power-electronics-integrated battery architectures.
  • Wireless Energy Transfer:
    Design of high-efficiency stationary and dynamic charging systems with integrated safety and load-optimization features.
  • Power Electronics for Charging and Storage:
    Wide-bandgap-based converters and modular topologies enabling efficient and scalable energy transfer for mobility and grid applications.

Teaching Vision

My teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that power electronics and energy systems are best learned through hands-on design, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary connection. I aim to create an environment where students not only master theoretical principles but also apply them to solve real engineering challenges. Through project-based learning, I encourage curiosity, teamwork, and innovation-helping students develop both technical expertise and the confidence to contribute to the global energy transition.

Vision

Dr. Venugopal’s long-term goal is to strengthen the link between academic innovation and industrial application in the fields of energy transition, e-mobility, and renewable integration.
His work aims to make energy systems more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable, supporting a global move toward net-zero electrification while inspiring students and collaborators to contribute meaningfully to that vision.

Expertise

  • Engineering

    • Wireless Power Transfer
    • Harmonics
    • Inductive Power Transfer
    • Battery (Electrochemical Energy Engineering)
    • Lithium Ion Battery
    • Electric Vehicle
    • Battery Capacity

  • Earth and Planetary Sciences

    • Electric Battery

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Publications

2025

P45B Activation and Impedance Investigation (2025)[Dataset Types › Dataset]. Zenodo. Mulpuri, S. K., Venugopal, P., Bañol Arias, M. N. & Batista Soeiro, T.https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17249545A Dynamically Reconfigurable Multiactive Bridge Converter with Extended Topology-Level Decoupling (2025)IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 11(5), 11138-11149. Koohi, P., Clare, J. C., Qazi, S., Watson, A. J., Venugopal, P., Soeiro, T. B. & Wheeler, P. W.https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2025.3572071Doubled-Frequency Triangular Current Mode Modulation with Sinusoidal Frequency Profile for a Three-Level ANPC Converter (2025)IEEE transactions on power electronics, 40(10), 14923-14936. Zhang, G., Wu, Y., Qiang, R., Venugopal, P., Xu, J. & Soeiro, T. B.https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2025.3584858Three-Phase Multilevel DC/AC Converter and Synergetic Modulation for Split Batteries (2025)IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Industrial Electronics (E-pub ahead of print/First online). Eskandari, R., Jahan, H. K., Venugopal, P., Watson, A. J., Wheeler, P. & Soeiro, T. B.https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTIE.2025.3614002Multiport Inverter Implementing Multiobjective Vector Modulation for Direct Integration of Battery, Fuel-Cell, and Electric Motor in Electric Aircraft (2025)IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 13(4), 5124-5137. Kersjes, R., Venugopal, P., de Boer, A. & Soeiro, T. B.https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTPE.2025.3570247Electric Vehicle Charging System Utilizing a Transformerless Common Mode Voltage Suppression Technique (2025)IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications (E-pub ahead of print/First online). Nibaruta, R., Qazi, S., Iyer, A. K., Venugopal, P., Havryliuk, V. & Soeiro, T. B.https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2025.3590674Computation-light AI models for Robust Battery Capacity Estimation based on Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (2025)IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 11(1), 3146-3158. Ning, Z., Venugopal, P., Soeiro, T. B. & Rietveld, G.https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2024.3435455

2024

Partial-Range SOC-Insensitive Model With EIS Change Pattern Recognition Model for Battery Aging Estimation (2024)IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics (E-pub ahead of print/First online). Ning, Z., Deng, J., Venugopal, P., Soeiro, T. B. & Rietveld, G.https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2024.3511086A Parallel Input and Versatile Output Dual Active Bridge Converter (2024)IEEE transactions on power electronics. Qazi, S., Venugopal, P., Watson, A. J., Wheeler, P. & Soeiro, T. B.https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2024.3509529A Distribution of Relaxation Time Approach on Equivalent Circuit Model Parameterization to Analyse Li-ion Battery Degradation (2024)IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 60(6), 9206-9215. Azizighalehsari, S., Aguilar Boj, E., Venugopal, P., Batista Soeiro, T. & Rietveld, G.https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2024.3430268

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