Online Course on
Power Electronics For EVs
A structured online programme from IISc covering the complete power electronics stack for electric vehicles — from semiconductor devices and DC-DC converters to propulsion drives, BMS, and V2G systems.
Course at a Glance
Know the Course Instructor
Prof. L. Umanand
He works in the broad area of electronic systems engineering with emphasis on power electronics. Some of the topics and products that he has researched on are: Modeling and Design of a Solar Hybrid Desalination System with Pressure Modulation, Insolation model for India, Battery buffered stiff micro grid structure for a variable speed slip ring induction machine based wind generation system, Modeling, Optimization and Design of a solar thermal energy transport system for hybrid cooking application, Design of High efficiency grid connectible quality power supply with switching magnetics, Modelling and Simulation of Switched Mode Power Converters: A Bond Graph Approach, Standalone micro-hydel generation system using doubly fed induction generator with unbalanced load compensation, Induction motor based electric propulsion for hybrid electric vehicles, Building energy management towards zero grid energy, Vector control of induction motor, Vector control of PMSM motor, Single phase grid connected inverter from PV panel, Three phase grid connected inverter from PV panel, Pulsed power electroplating, Solar stand alone inverter, Solar pumping, Electronic ballast, Solar lantern, Unity power factor front end converter, Electric scooter, Series hybrid electric vehicle for three wheeled vehicle, Parallel hybrid electric vehicle for three wheeled vehicle, Single phase induction generation, Multi-power port for energy management in hybrid electric vehicle.
Objectives of the Course
Understand the role of power electronics in the EV ecosystem
Design DC-DC and DC-AC converters used in electric vehicles
Understand control techniques for power converters and PWM strategies
Simulate power electronic circuits using NgSpice
Course Syllabus
Power semiconductors and their drive circuits
DC-DC converters and their applications to EVs
DC-AC converters and their application to propulsion drive
Circuits for charging and Battery Management Systems (BMS)
V2G, G2V and V2H (Vehicle-to-Grid / Grid-to-Vehicle / Vehicle-to-Home)
Thermal aspects and thermal management for power electronics
Induction motor drive and control
Who Can Apply & Who Can Benefit?
Who Can Apply?
- Bachelors degree with a strong background in Electrical and Electronic circuits
- BE / B.Tech in EEE, ECE, or related engineering discipline
- Professionals and postgraduate students in relevant fields
Who Can Benefit?
- EV manufacturers and their engineering teams
- Inverter and DC-DC converter manufacturers
- UPS manufacturers
- Students (UG / PG)
Course Fee
Class Schedule
Reference Books
Semester Runs
Testimonials
“The Power Electronics for EVs course offered by CCE, IISc was highly useful and industry-relevant. The course provided a clear understanding of power electronic converters, motor drives, battery charging systems, and their applications in electric vehicles. The sessions were well-structured, practical, and helped bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world EV technology. Overall, it was an excellent learning experience for professionals and students interested in the EV domain.”
Ready to Enroll?
Apply online at iisc.online · New batches every semester