Hi, This is Amit

A researcher located in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Short Bio

This is Amit Kumer Podder. Thanks a lot for your interest to know about me. I am currently pursuing Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA. I received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Khulna, Bangladesh, in 2016 and 2019, respectively. I achieved the Prime Minister Gold Medal and the University Gold Medal for outstanding performance at the undergraduate level.

I started my professional career as a lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) department of North Western University, Khulna. Later, I joined my alma mater KUET as a lecturer of EEE department in 5 February, 2017. I also promoted to Assistant Professor in the same department of KUET in 2019 and currently I am on study leave.

I devoted myself for learning, teaching and research in broader Power System field. My researches includes:

Smart Microgrid system modelling
Dynamic modelling of and resiliency analysis of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Integration
Advanced and Robust controller design for Distributed Energy Integration

As an author, I published 19 peer-reviewed journal articles, 18 conference papers and 1 book chapter in several international journal and conferences proceedings. I also have 4 years experience as journal reviewer for several renowned journals and conferences.

Please feel free to explore my website for knowing me a little more.

CV/Resume

Precious Moments

With Honorable Vice-chancellor of KUET

With Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid, MP

With ICT State Minister Junaid Ahmed Palak, MP

With Prime Minister Gold Medal Certificate

Attending EICT 2017 organized by EEE Department of KUET, Khulna

Presenting Article in ECCE organized by CUET, Chittagong

Attending and presenting articles in ICEPE 2019 organized by BRAC University

Taking Selfie with Vice-Chancellor Sir

In Prime Minister Office with Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Events

Received Souvenir from the Chief of Air Staff at Bangladesh Air Force Academy in Bangladesh

Received article presentation certificate at IC4CT 2020 organized by the Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia.

Performed as a Judge in a writing contest named "Authorsgate 2.0" organized by IEEE KUET Student Branch, Khulna.

Participated as a Guest in the The Untold Stories Webinar organized by KUET Radio, KUET, Khulna

Achievements

University Gold Medal

Received University Gold Medal from Honorable Chancellor and President of Bangladesh for securing 1st position in EEE department.

Prime Minister Gold Medal

Awarded Prime Minister Gold Medal for securing 1st position in EEE Faculty in 25 February, 2018.

Idea Contest Winner

1st Runner up in Poster Presentation in Inter University Tech Fiesta, 2016

Poster Presentation Winner

2nd Runner up in Poster Presentation of EEE Day 2019, held at KUET, Khulna

Recent Updates

[October 02, 2024] Attend the IEEE HKN Graduate Research Pitch competition and become one of the Top three Winners

[12 July, 2024] Presented my research work in American Control Conference, held at Toronto, Canada from July 8-12, 2024

[06 May 2024] Joined as a "Power System Intern" in Wartsila Energy Storage Inc. , Herndon, Virginia, US

[02 April 2024] Attended the "FREEDM Research Symposium 2024" and presented a poster presentation on "Co-Optimization of EV Charging Control and Incentivization for Enhanced Power System Stability".

[05 March 2024] Inducted to the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline hour society.

[22 January 2024] Conference paper accepted in American Control Conference at Toronto, Canada from July 8-12, 2024.

[11 November 2023] Attended NCAIE Student Conference at Lenoir-Rhyne University (Hickory, NC)

[21 April, 2023] Succesfully completed the Leadership Development Program and earn the certificate organized by Student Leadership and Engagement, NC State University, Raleigh USA.

[20 February, 2023] Attended the "FREEDM Research Symposium 2023" and presented a poster presentation on "EV Chargig station integrated power distribution grid".

[20 January, 2023] Completed the Qualifying Examination of Ph.D. on topic "Dynamic modeling and control of power distribution grids with DC fast charging stations"

[20 January, 2022] Participated in "ECE GSA Research Symposium 2023" and presented a poster presentation on "Dynamic modeling and control of power distribution grids with DC fast charging stations"