HIMANSHU K. PATEL
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Assistant Professor, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering Department, Institute of Technology, Nirma University of Science & Technology, Ahmedabad. Phone: 02717-241911 – 15 Ext. 406 |
Plot No. – 83/2, Greenland Avenue, Sector – 2 /A, Gandhinagar. Phone:(M) 9825291978 hkpatel@hkpatel.com |
B.E. (Instrumentation & Control), Gujarat University, 1993.
M.Tech. (Electrical - Power Apparatus & Systems), Nirma University, 2005.
Awards, Honors and Scholarships
Ø 6th Rank at Nirma University. (M.Tech.)
Ø IEE award -“The Best Technical Paper” at the National conference PEPEM-05.
Ø National merit scholar award for Secondary School Exam.
Gujarat Instruments (P) Ltd., Gandhinagar.
A group company of M/s Birla-Kent Taylor Ltd., Fariadabad.
November 1993 to September 1998.
Lecturer in Instrumentation & Control Engg.
Government Engineering College, Gandhinagar.
September 1998 to December 1999.
Consultant Engineer (R & D)
Stativolt Industries, Gandhinagar.
January 2000 to April 2000.
Nirma Institute of Technology, Ahmedabad.
January 2000 to May 2000.
Assistant Professor in Instrumentation & Control Engg.
Nirma Institute of Technology, Ahmedabad.
May 2000 to present.
Professional Achievements
v Uninterrupted power supply – for Gujarat Instruments Ltd., Gandhinagar.
v Digital valve positioner meter – for ABB Ltd., Faridabad (Through Gujarat Instruments Ltd., Gandhinagar)
v Modified the 1380R PID controller (Original design- M/s TAYLOR, U.S.A.) – Widely used controller in power plants of Gujarat Electricity Board.
Others
v As a Team Manager & professor In-charge represented NIT at the Gujarat University Youth Festival – 2004, in which NIT won 6 Prizes.
v As a Team Manager represented NIT at the Gujarat University Youth Festival – 2003, in which NIT won 4 Prizes.
v Organized the competitive cultural programme – “VAUDEVILLE-2003”.
v As a Faculty guide & coordinator inspired & guided the students of I.C. Engineering programme to secure 10 Prizes – all time record for VAUDEVILLE.
v Guided the project “Thyristorised DC Drive” – Awarded as “Best Student project” at state level.
“Multiple Output Flyback Converter With Fluorescent Lamp Driver Application”, M.Tech. Dissertation, Nirma University, 2004 – 05.
Conference Papers Presented / Published
1. “Modelling And Simulation For Performance Analysis Of Induction Machine.” International Conference on Soft Computing– 2004, Bharath Institute Of Higher Education & Research, Chennai, May 28-29,2004.
2. “SVPWM and determination of PWM time intervals for inverter timer in A.C. Drives”, National Conference on Trends of Computational Techniques in Engineering (TCTE-2004), Sant Longowal Institute Of Engineering & Technology, Longowal, October15-16, 2004.
3. “Modelling of Magnetization Characteristics of Switched Reluctance Motor”, National Conference on Trends of Computational Techniques in Engineering (TCTE-2004), Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Longowal, October15-16, 2004.
4. “Simulation of Switched Reluctance Motor Converter Topology”, National Conference on Trends of Computational Techniques in Engineering (TCTE-2004), Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Longowal, October15-16, 2004.
5. “Modelling and Simulation for Dynamic Performance during a Three-phase fault at Induction Machine”, Control Instrumentation Systems Conference (Ciscon-2004), Manipal, November 4-5,2004.
6. “Comparative Analysis of Converter topologies for Switched mode power supplies”, National Conference, S.V.Institute, Kadi, January 8-9,2005.
7. "Comparative Analysis of Ferrite Cores and Transformer Core Size Selection for SMPS”, IEE - National Conference On Power Engineering Practices & Energy Management at Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, January 28-29,2005. Awarded as The Best Technical Paper.
8. “BIMOSFET: An Energy Efficient Alternative for MOSFET in Flyback Converter”, IEE -National Conference On Power Engineering Practices & Energy Management at Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, January 28-29,2005.
9. “Power Inductor Selection Criteria for Switched Mode Power Supplies” National Conference on Information & Communication Technology (NCICT-2005), Ahmedabad, March 27, 2005.
10. “Competence Comparison of IGBT and MOSFET as Power Switch” National Conference on Information & Communication Technology (NCICT-2005), Ahmedabad, March 27, 2005.
11. “High Frequency, Multiple output Flyback Transformer Design for TOP-Switch Power Supplies” National Conference on Applied Computing and communication technology (TELETECH-2005), Saurastra University, Rajkot, June 26, 2005.
12. “Pragmatic and Decisive Comparison of Magnetic Cores for Switching Mode Power Supply” International Conference On Emerging Adaptive Systems and Technologies (EAST-2005), Noorul Islam College of Engineering, Kumaracoil, Tamilnadu, December 16-17, 2005.
13. "Leadless, Miniature Silicon On Insulator (SOI) sensors for Extreme Environments” National Conference On Sensors (NCS – 05)” being held during November 25-26, 2005 at Thapar Institute Of Engineering And Technology, Patiala.
14. "Infrared Fiber Optics: A Qualitative Comparison" being held during November 25-26, 2005 at Thapar Institute Of Engineering And Technology, Patiala.
Projects Done
§ Multiple Output Flyback Converter with Fluorescent Lamp Driver Application – Dissertation – M.Tech.
§ Thyristorised fan regulator – M.Tech. Semester-I
§ Universal motor speed control using thyristor – M.Tech. Semester-I
§ A.C. phase control using linear ramp & pedestal controlled trigger circuit – M.Tech. Semester-II
§ Security code lock using SCR – M.Tech. Semester-II
§ Microprocessor based stepper motor controller – B.E. final year project.
Ø Power Electronics
Ø Industrial Electronics
Ø Electric Drives
Ø Measurement & Control
Ø Transducers
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Ø Industrial Drives & Control (Sem-8th IC) Ø Measurement & Control (Sem-7th IC) Ø Transducers & Signal Processing (Sem-7th IC) Ø Electronic Communication (Sem-6th IC) Ø Electronic in Industry (Sem-6th IC) Ø Automation-I (for MOHAWK,Canada) |
Ø Electronic Instrumentation (Sem-5th IC) Ø Electronic Circuits (Sem-5th IC) Ø Control system Components (Sem-5th IC) Ø Pulse & Switching circuit (Sem-4th IC) Ø Control Theory (Sem-4th IC/EC) |
Ø Have successfully organized & conducted “HRD programme” for Non-teaching staff of NIT, Ahmedabad.
1. ISTE-AICTE approved STTP on “Latest Trends of Computer and Communication in Instrumentation”, DDIT, Nadiad, May 2001.
2. ISTE-AICTE approved STTP on “Advance Telecommunication – The Backbone of Convergence”, NIT, Ahmedabad, December 2001.
3. ISTE-AICTE approved STTP on “Biomedical Engineering”, NIT, Ahmedabad, December 2002.
4. HRD programme for HRD facilitators at NIT, Ahmedabad – June 2003.
5. Workshop on “Mechatronics for Modernization and Automation”, Bosch-Rexroth, Ahmedabad, June 2004.
· Digital Energy Meter
· Programmable length counter
· Robotic manipulator with end effecter
· Thyristorised DC Drive – Best Student project at state level
· Surveillance robot with remote control & end effecter
· Interfacing of LCD using 8051(Graphic display)
· Data Acquisition System for Automobile
Operating system: Windows 95,98, 2000
Package: MS Office, Mat lab 6.5, Magnet, PSPICE, PSIM
Involved in the development phases for various laboratory:
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Ø Power Electronics Ø Electronics In Industry Ø Control system components |
Ø Advanced & Applied Electronics Ø Measurement Ø Industrial Drives & Control |
Ø Industrial Electronics trainer Boards
Ø Power electronics trainer boards
Ø Working models of cams & followers for control components laboratory
Member of various committees formed at departmental and institute level like:
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· Time- table · Library · Laboratory development & Purchase · Attendance Monitoring · Orientation programme · ROBOCON 2003 |
· Counseling · HRD Cell · Examination · Cultural & youth welfare activity · Sports · 92nd Indian Science Congress |
Hobbies
Teaching
Poem Writing
Social Service
Reading
References:Available upon request.