Dr. K. Balamurugan
Distinguished academician, IEEE leader, and researcher with over two decades of experience in higher technical education. Research spans Power Electronics, BLDC Motor Drives for EVs, MATLAB Control Systems, and Battery Pack Design (IIT Madras CODE Certified). Serving as IEEE Student Branch Counsellor, IEEE SSIT Madras Section Vice-Chair, and Global Membership Coordinator.
Years Teaching & Mentorship
Journals, Conferences & Books
MGM Awards (IEEE HQ, NY)
Elite Gold — Top Performing Mentor
Profile & Biography
Academic
Biography
Bridging classical electrical engineering with electric vehicle innovation, power converters, and global IEEE leadership.
Dr. K. Balamurugan (Balamurugan Kaliappan) is an IEEE Senior Member and Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College (Autonomous), Coimbatore. With over two decades of experience in higher technical education, he is deeply dedicated to academic excellence, high-impact research, and nurturing future engineers.
He completed his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai in 2020, focusing on advanced power converters and motor drive systems. Prior to his doctorate, he earned his M.E. in Power Electronics and Drives from Kumaraguru College of Technology in 2006, and his B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Periyar University in 2004.
In 2025, he earned the prestigious industry certification in Battery Pack Design and Development from CODE, IIT Madras, further expanding his domain expertise in electric vehicle energy storage, battery management systems (BMS), cell balancing, and thermal modeling.
Dr. Balamurugan is widely recognized for his institutional and community leadership. He serves as the IEEE Student Branch Counsellor at SREC, Vice-Chair of the IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT) Madras Section, Global Membership Committee Coordinator for IEEE SSIT, and an Innovation and Incubation Ambassador for the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell (MHRD IIC).
"Empowering students through experiential learning, bridging foundational electrical principles with sustainable electric mobility and global research standards."
Academic Tenure & Leadership Service
Experience &
Service
Over 20 years of continuous service in teaching, departmental leadership, accreditation, and international engineering society governance.
Associate Professor — Department of EEE
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College (Autonomous), Coimbatore
Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Power Electronics, Control Systems, Drives, and Electric Vehicle Technologies. Supervising B.E./M.E. capstone projects, guiding Ph.D. researchers, managing department laboratories, and serving on the Board of Studies (BoS).
IEEE Student Branch Counsellor
IEEE SREC Student Branch
Guiding hundreds of student members, organizing international conferences (AECTSD 2025), technical symposia, hackathons, and community impact initiatives. Awarded the IEEE Headquarters MGM Award multiple times for excellence in branch leadership.
Vice-Chair & Global Membership Committee Coordinator
IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT) Madras Section (SIT30)
Coordinating global membership initiatives, spearheading workshops on ethics, social impact of emerging energy technologies, and regional chapter growth across India and abroad.
Innovation & Incubation Ambassador
Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell (MHRD IIC), Govt. of India
Fostering student startup culture, guiding IP generation, facilitating hackathons, and serving as a mentor for student technological innovations and incubation proposals.
Joint Organizing Secretary & Finance Chair — IEEE AECTSD 2025
International Conference on Advances in Engineering & Computing Technologies for Sustainable Development
Organized the flagship IEEE international conference bringing together global researchers, keynote dignitaries, session chairs, and industry leaders in sustainable technologies.
Academic Credentials & Certifications
Degrees &
Certificates
Rigorous foundational and advanced engineering degrees combined with premier continuing education from IIT Madras and NPTEL.
Battery Pack Design and Development
CODE — Center for Outreach and Digital Education, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras
Advanced industry-standard curriculum focusing on cell electro-chemistry, battery management systems (BMS), thermal dissipation architectures, mechanical enclosure design, and Li-ion pack safety standards for EVs.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering
Anna University, Chennai
Doctoral research dedicated to advanced DC-DC power converter topologies, intelligent optimization algorithms, and high-efficiency motor drive control systems.
Master of Engineering (M.E.) — Power Electronics and Drives
Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore
Specialized in solid-state converter design, industrial drive control, inverter topologies, and simulation modeling.
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) — Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Periyar University, Salem
Comprehensive foundation across electrical machines, control theory, power systems analysis, and electronics engineering.
Understanding Incubation and Entrepreneurship
Top Performing Mentor recognition for outstanding student guidance.
Outcome Based Education (OBE) & Accreditation
Curriculum benchmarking, NBA/NAAC audit parameters & pedagogy.
Research Specializations
Power Electronics & Converter Topologies
Design, simulation, and hardware implementation of high-efficiency DC-DC and DC-AC converters with active power factor correction, harmonic reduction, and optimized thermal performance for renewable energy and industrial systems.
BLDC Motor Drives for Electric Vehicles
Advanced speed control, torque ripple minimization, and sensorless control algorithms for Brushless DC (BLDC) motors integrated into next-generation light electric vehicle (LEV) drivetrains.
Control Systems & MATLAB / Simulink Modeling
Dynamic modeling, hardware-in-the-loop simulation, robust controller synthesis, and specialized student/faculty MATLAB training for complex electro-mechanical and power systems.
Battery Pack Design & EV Energy Storage
Industry-aligned battery pack engineering, battery management systems (BMS), thermal dissipation modeling, and safety standards based on IIT Madras CODE credentials.
Research Output & Featured Publications
Scholarly
Works
Extensive body of peer-reviewed journal papers, IEEE conference articles, and book chapters with global citations.
IoT-Enhanced BAT Algorithm for BLDC Motor fed ZETA Converter in EV Applications
IEEE International Conference Proceedings / Peer-Reviewed Research
Presents an innovative BAT optimization algorithm combined with IoT telemetry for efficiency enhancement of ZETA converter-driven BLDC motors in light electric vehicles.
Investigation on Performance Characteristics of Interleaved Boost Converters for Renewable Energy Systems
International Journal of Engineering & Technology
Comprehensive evaluation of ripple reduction, thermal efficiency, and dynamic response in interleaved multi-phase converter circuits.
Novel Sensorless Speed Control Strategy for High-Performance BLDC Drive Systems
Journal of Electrical Systems & Information Technology
Investigates back-EMF zero-crossing detection under varying torque conditions for high-speed industrial BLDC motor applications.
Smart Control Paradigms for Battery Energy Storage Integration in Microgrids
Advances in Electrical and Computing Technologies (Springer Book Chapter)
Explores energy arbitrage, state-of-charge balancing, and power smoothing architectures for distributed renewable energy grids.
Professional Standing & Distinctions
Learned Society Memberships
Honors & Recognitions
★3× IEEE MGM Award (New York HQ)
2014 & OngoingAwarded by IEEE Headquarters, New York for outstanding leadership and membership development in IEEE Student Branch.
Best Reviewer Award — MAT Journals
Journal ReviewHonored for rigorous review contributions and commitment to high-standard academic publishing.
Excellence in Research Award — Novel Research Academy
National HonorPresented for impactful and sustained research publications in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Innovation & Incubation Ambassador — MHRD IIC
New DelhiRecognized by Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell for fostering student entrepreneurship.
Core Skills & Mentorship Domains
Skills &
Speaking
Technical simulation mastery, motivational student lectures, and academic accreditation guidance.
Keynote & Invited Talk Topics
- ▸Advances in Electric Vehicle Motor Drives & Sensorless BLDC Control
- ▸Battery Pack Engineering & Safety Architectures for Indian EV Mobility
- ▸MATLAB & Simulink for Dynamic Power Systems Modeling & HIL Simulation
- ▸Student Motivation: Transforming Engineering Mindsets for Global Impact