Dr. B. Mangu

AREAS OF INTEREST:

•  Non-conventional energy (solar PV, wind): Power conditioning, maximum power point tracking, stand-alone and grid connected     systems.

•  Design of converters for renewable sources integrations

•  Intelligent control of power electronic systems: Advanced control schemes, DSP and FPGA based control.

Dr. Bhukya Mangu is a distinguished professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering with over 24 years of academic experience. He joined as a faculty in the Dept. of Electrical Engineering, University College of Engineering(A) in the year 2001. He was awarded Ph. D from the IIT Bombay, a premier institute under the supervision of Prof. B.G. Fernandes.  Prof. Mangu has played a a pivotal role in establishing the state-of-the-art Power Electronics Systems Laboratory, equipped with advanced converters and controllers for postgraduate and research scholars. Under his supervision, 04 scholars are currently pursuing their Ph.D.s, while 10 have successfully completed their doctorate.

Additionally, around 30 students have submitted their M.E. dissertations under his guidance. His research contributions include over 70 publications in international journals and conferences, including IEEE PEDES and NPES.

To his credit Prof. Mangu has secured significant research funding, which includes a grant of Rs. 38,11,599 (2022-2025) from the Science and Engineering Research Board in the year 2022 on “Mitigation of Solar PV Penetration Issues into the Grid”, Rs. 5 L (2017- 2020) for “Integrated PV-Wind Battery based Stand-alone Single-phase System for Household 

Application”. By the Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi. 2017 to 2020. He also received a grant of Rs. 5.44 Lakhs from Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Govt. of India for the GIAN Course (18-12-2017 to 13-12-2017) under GIAN scheme with the Title “High Voltage Gain Soft Switching Advanced Current-fed Technologies for Microgrid and Electrical Transportation”, which helped the researchers to improve their core knowledge.

He executed Consultant and Testing projects for GHMC and the recipient of best paper award in IEEE Conference. In addition to his research contributions, he is committed to faculty development, having delivered approximately 20 guest lectures on Renewable Energy -Power Electronic Converters. He is the Member of IEEE Power Electronics Society, IEEE Power & Energy Society, IEEE Industrial Electronics Society and IEEE Industry Applications Society. Member of Engineering and Scientific Research (ESR) Groups. He actively participates in faculty development programs and workshops to enhance his knowledge and share insights with students.

As a Administrator, served as the Director of SC/ST Cell during the year 2021-2024 and Director of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Research Centre (2023-2025), organized various number of events for the benefit of the students. In his period, the Civil Services Coaching Centre was established. A sum of Rs. 20 Crores was sanctioned for construction of Hostels for SC/ST students under. Several reforms were made as Director of SC/ST Cell. He also served as HoD, Dept. of EE during the year, PGECET Coordinator, Chairman BoS (Univ.), Additional chief Warden, Elected as president of Employees NGO Co-operative Society.

Prof B Mangu is also Governing Body member for various colleges, Member of Prestigious DRDO projects and many more organizations. He conducted various Government Competitive exams as a Regional Coordinator successfully. He actively involves in all the Government activities for the benefit of society.