Faculty Dr Kiran Kumar Nallamekala

Dr Kiran Kumar Nallamekala

Assistant Professor

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Contact Details

kirankumar.n@srmap.edu.in

Office Location

2, Level 4, SR Block

Education

2016
Ph.D.
Indian Institute of Technology
India
2008
M.Tech
National Institute of Technology Rourkela,
India
2006
B.Tech
Gudlavalleru Engineering College/JNTU Kakinada
India

Experience

  • November 2023 to Till date- Assistant Professor SRM University Andhra Pradesh
  • October 2022 to November 2023 Associate Professor Anurag University, Hyderabad
  • May 2017 to June 2022-Professor & HoD Vardhaman College of Engineering, Hyderabad
  • September 2016 to May 2017- Professor & HoD ACE Engineering College, Hyderabad
  • September 2015 to September 2016- Associate Professor Gudlavalleru Engineering College/JNTU Kakinada

Research Interest

  • Multilevel Inverter Fed Induction Motor Drives
  • Fault Tolerant Inverter Configurations
  • Design of motor and Controllers for Electric Vehicle Applications
  • Power Electronic Applications to Renewable Energy Systems

Awards

  • 2015 – Best Researcher Award - Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
  • Best Research paper award in an IEEE International Conference (EPREC 2024) at NIT Jamshedpur.

Memberships

  • Memeber IEEE
  • Life Member ISTE

Publications

  • Customized Inverter Configuration for Multiple pole-Pair Stator Winding Induction Motor Drive with Reduced DC Bus Voltage

    Dr Kiran Kumar Nallamekala, Dr Tarkeshwar Mahto, Dr Pratikanta Mishra, Dr Naresh Kumar Vemula, K K N V A Manikanta., G Jawahar Sagar

    Source Title: 2025 Fourth International Conference on Power, Control and Computing Technologies (ICPC2T),

    View abstract ⏷

    A new customized multi-level inverter (MLI) configuration is proposed for induction motor drive, aiming to lower the requirement of DC bus voltage magnitude. This method utilizes pole pair winding coils separately to generate multi-level voltage waveform across the total stator phase windings. As the inverter requires lower input voltage it eliminates the requirement of boost converters when it is used in the EV applications. The inherent advantages of this topology significantly reduce control complexity in the battery systems by reducing the number of series-connected battery cells. The conventional LevelShifted Sine Triangle PWM technique proficiently shifts low-frequency harmonics to the carrier frequency, enhancing power quality and minimizing electromagnetic interference. Through MATLAB simulation, this new customized multi-level inverterfed open-end stator winding Induction motor is simulated and results are presented to validate the proposed concept. Ultimately, our research aims to contribute to advancing electric vehicle technology by operating the induction motor with minimal input DC source voltage, and substantial output gain
  • Revamping the Method of Advanced V/f Control for Precision Speed Regulation in Three-Phase Induction Motors

    Dr Tarkeshwar Mahto, Dr Kiran Kumar Nallamekala, Jawahar Sagar G., K K N V A Manikanta.,

    Source Title: 2024 IEEE 4th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Future Electric Transportation (SEFET),

    View abstract ⏷

    This paper investigates the efficacy of V/f scalar control for a three-phase squirrel cage induction motor (IM) integrated with a proportional-integral (PI) controller and MOSFET-based inverter. The key objective is to achieve robust speed regulation and stability under varying load disturbances. In the present work, two control schemes have been delved (a) the closed-loop approach, offering superior performance but less common in industrial settings, and (b) the widely employed open-loop method. Leveraging MATLAB/Simulink, simulations have been performed to compare the performance of three-level and five-level inverter configurations. To quantify the harmonic content, a comprehensive analysis of total harmonic distortion (THD) has been conducted. The study further incorporates the concept of electric vehicles (EVs), exploring how the proposed control strategy could enhance the performance and efficiency of EV drives.
  • Quasi-Steady-State Modeling of BLDC Motor Equivalent Circuit for Discontinuous Current Conduction with Unipolar PWM

    Dr Pratikanta Mishra, Dr Naresh Kumar Vemula, Dr Kiran Kumar Nallamekala, Mousam Ghosh., Kaibalya Prasad Panda

    Source Title: 2024 IEEE 4th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Future Electric Transportation (SEFET),

    View abstract ⏷

    The equivalent circuit of a voltage source inverter (VSI) fed brushless DC (BLDC) motor is similar to a buck converter supplied brushed DC motor. This analogy derives a linear relationship between the duty ratio and motor speed for continuous current conduction mode (CCCM). However, this relationship is not linear for discontinuous current conduction mode (DCCM), which is not generally considered in literature while controllers are designed. The DCCM of the BLDC motor driven by unipolar pulse width modulation (PWM) controlled voltage source inverter is analyzed, and corresponding quasi-steady-state model is derived in this paper. The motor speed can be precisely determined by simple computations with the proposed DCCM model, which can lead to complexity reduction in controller design. The effectiveness of the proposed model has been validated by the simulation and experimental analysis.

Patents

Projects

Scholars

Doctoral Scholars

  • Ms Karra Pranathi
  • Ms Menda Pavani

Interests

  • Electric Vehicles
  • Power Electronics
  • Renewable Energy

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Education
2006
B.Tech
Gudlavalleru Engineering College/JNTU Kakinada
India
2008
M.Tech
National Institute of Technology Rourkela,
India
2016
Ph.D.
Indian Institute of Technology
India
Experience
  • November 2023 to Till date- Assistant Professor SRM University Andhra Pradesh
  • October 2022 to November 2023 Associate Professor Anurag University, Hyderabad
  • May 2017 to June 2022-Professor & HoD Vardhaman College of Engineering, Hyderabad
  • September 2016 to May 2017- Professor & HoD ACE Engineering College, Hyderabad
  • September 2015 to September 2016- Associate Professor Gudlavalleru Engineering College/JNTU Kakinada
Research Interests
  • Multilevel Inverter Fed Induction Motor Drives
  • Fault Tolerant Inverter Configurations
  • Design of motor and Controllers for Electric Vehicle Applications
  • Power Electronic Applications to Renewable Energy Systems
Awards & Fellowships
  • 2015 – Best Researcher Award - Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
  • Best Research paper award in an IEEE International Conference (EPREC 2024) at NIT Jamshedpur.
Memberships
  • Memeber IEEE
  • Life Member ISTE
Publications
  • Customized Inverter Configuration for Multiple pole-Pair Stator Winding Induction Motor Drive with Reduced DC Bus Voltage

    Dr Kiran Kumar Nallamekala, Dr Tarkeshwar Mahto, Dr Pratikanta Mishra, Dr Naresh Kumar Vemula, K K N V A Manikanta., G Jawahar Sagar

    Source Title: 2025 Fourth International Conference on Power, Control and Computing Technologies (ICPC2T),

    View abstract ⏷

    A new customized multi-level inverter (MLI) configuration is proposed for induction motor drive, aiming to lower the requirement of DC bus voltage magnitude. This method utilizes pole pair winding coils separately to generate multi-level voltage waveform across the total stator phase windings. As the inverter requires lower input voltage it eliminates the requirement of boost converters when it is used in the EV applications. The inherent advantages of this topology significantly reduce control complexity in the battery systems by reducing the number of series-connected battery cells. The conventional LevelShifted Sine Triangle PWM technique proficiently shifts low-frequency harmonics to the carrier frequency, enhancing power quality and minimizing electromagnetic interference. Through MATLAB simulation, this new customized multi-level inverterfed open-end stator winding Induction motor is simulated and results are presented to validate the proposed concept. Ultimately, our research aims to contribute to advancing electric vehicle technology by operating the induction motor with minimal input DC source voltage, and substantial output gain
  • Revamping the Method of Advanced V/f Control for Precision Speed Regulation in Three-Phase Induction Motors

    Dr Tarkeshwar Mahto, Dr Kiran Kumar Nallamekala, Jawahar Sagar G., K K N V A Manikanta.,

    Source Title: 2024 IEEE 4th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Future Electric Transportation (SEFET),

    View abstract ⏷

    This paper investigates the efficacy of V/f scalar control for a three-phase squirrel cage induction motor (IM) integrated with a proportional-integral (PI) controller and MOSFET-based inverter. The key objective is to achieve robust speed regulation and stability under varying load disturbances. In the present work, two control schemes have been delved (a) the closed-loop approach, offering superior performance but less common in industrial settings, and (b) the widely employed open-loop method. Leveraging MATLAB/Simulink, simulations have been performed to compare the performance of three-level and five-level inverter configurations. To quantify the harmonic content, a comprehensive analysis of total harmonic distortion (THD) has been conducted. The study further incorporates the concept of electric vehicles (EVs), exploring how the proposed control strategy could enhance the performance and efficiency of EV drives.
  • Quasi-Steady-State Modeling of BLDC Motor Equivalent Circuit for Discontinuous Current Conduction with Unipolar PWM

    Dr Pratikanta Mishra, Dr Naresh Kumar Vemula, Dr Kiran Kumar Nallamekala, Mousam Ghosh., Kaibalya Prasad Panda

    Source Title: 2024 IEEE 4th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Future Electric Transportation (SEFET),

    View abstract ⏷

    The equivalent circuit of a voltage source inverter (VSI) fed brushless DC (BLDC) motor is similar to a buck converter supplied brushed DC motor. This analogy derives a linear relationship between the duty ratio and motor speed for continuous current conduction mode (CCCM). However, this relationship is not linear for discontinuous current conduction mode (DCCM), which is not generally considered in literature while controllers are designed. The DCCM of the BLDC motor driven by unipolar pulse width modulation (PWM) controlled voltage source inverter is analyzed, and corresponding quasi-steady-state model is derived in this paper. The motor speed can be precisely determined by simple computations with the proposed DCCM model, which can lead to complexity reduction in controller design. The effectiveness of the proposed model has been validated by the simulation and experimental analysis.
Contact Details

kirankumar.n@srmap.edu.in

Scholars

Doctoral Scholars

  • Ms Karra Pranathi
  • Ms Menda Pavani

Interests

  • Electric Vehicles
  • Power Electronics
  • Renewable Energy

Education
2006
B.Tech
Gudlavalleru Engineering College/JNTU Kakinada
India
2008
M.Tech
National Institute of Technology Rourkela,
India
2016
Ph.D.
Indian Institute of Technology
India
Experience
  • November 2023 to Till date- Assistant Professor SRM University Andhra Pradesh
  • October 2022 to November 2023 Associate Professor Anurag University, Hyderabad
  • May 2017 to June 2022-Professor & HoD Vardhaman College of Engineering, Hyderabad
  • September 2016 to May 2017- Professor & HoD ACE Engineering College, Hyderabad
  • September 2015 to September 2016- Associate Professor Gudlavalleru Engineering College/JNTU Kakinada
Research Interests
  • Multilevel Inverter Fed Induction Motor Drives
  • Fault Tolerant Inverter Configurations
  • Design of motor and Controllers for Electric Vehicle Applications
  • Power Electronic Applications to Renewable Energy Systems
Awards & Fellowships
  • 2015 – Best Researcher Award - Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
  • Best Research paper award in an IEEE International Conference (EPREC 2024) at NIT Jamshedpur.
Memberships
  • Memeber IEEE
  • Life Member ISTE
Publications
  • Customized Inverter Configuration for Multiple pole-Pair Stator Winding Induction Motor Drive with Reduced DC Bus Voltage

    Dr Kiran Kumar Nallamekala, Dr Tarkeshwar Mahto, Dr Pratikanta Mishra, Dr Naresh Kumar Vemula, K K N V A Manikanta., G Jawahar Sagar

    Source Title: 2025 Fourth International Conference on Power, Control and Computing Technologies (ICPC2T),

    View abstract ⏷

    A new customized multi-level inverter (MLI) configuration is proposed for induction motor drive, aiming to lower the requirement of DC bus voltage magnitude. This method utilizes pole pair winding coils separately to generate multi-level voltage waveform across the total stator phase windings. As the inverter requires lower input voltage it eliminates the requirement of boost converters when it is used in the EV applications. The inherent advantages of this topology significantly reduce control complexity in the battery systems by reducing the number of series-connected battery cells. The conventional LevelShifted Sine Triangle PWM technique proficiently shifts low-frequency harmonics to the carrier frequency, enhancing power quality and minimizing electromagnetic interference. Through MATLAB simulation, this new customized multi-level inverterfed open-end stator winding Induction motor is simulated and results are presented to validate the proposed concept. Ultimately, our research aims to contribute to advancing electric vehicle technology by operating the induction motor with minimal input DC source voltage, and substantial output gain
  • Revamping the Method of Advanced V/f Control for Precision Speed Regulation in Three-Phase Induction Motors

    Dr Tarkeshwar Mahto, Dr Kiran Kumar Nallamekala, Jawahar Sagar G., K K N V A Manikanta.,

    Source Title: 2024 IEEE 4th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Future Electric Transportation (SEFET),

    View abstract ⏷

    This paper investigates the efficacy of V/f scalar control for a three-phase squirrel cage induction motor (IM) integrated with a proportional-integral (PI) controller and MOSFET-based inverter. The key objective is to achieve robust speed regulation and stability under varying load disturbances. In the present work, two control schemes have been delved (a) the closed-loop approach, offering superior performance but less common in industrial settings, and (b) the widely employed open-loop method. Leveraging MATLAB/Simulink, simulations have been performed to compare the performance of three-level and five-level inverter configurations. To quantify the harmonic content, a comprehensive analysis of total harmonic distortion (THD) has been conducted. The study further incorporates the concept of electric vehicles (EVs), exploring how the proposed control strategy could enhance the performance and efficiency of EV drives.
  • Quasi-Steady-State Modeling of BLDC Motor Equivalent Circuit for Discontinuous Current Conduction with Unipolar PWM

    Dr Pratikanta Mishra, Dr Naresh Kumar Vemula, Dr Kiran Kumar Nallamekala, Mousam Ghosh., Kaibalya Prasad Panda

    Source Title: 2024 IEEE 4th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Future Electric Transportation (SEFET),

    View abstract ⏷

    The equivalent circuit of a voltage source inverter (VSI) fed brushless DC (BLDC) motor is similar to a buck converter supplied brushed DC motor. This analogy derives a linear relationship between the duty ratio and motor speed for continuous current conduction mode (CCCM). However, this relationship is not linear for discontinuous current conduction mode (DCCM), which is not generally considered in literature while controllers are designed. The DCCM of the BLDC motor driven by unipolar pulse width modulation (PWM) controlled voltage source inverter is analyzed, and corresponding quasi-steady-state model is derived in this paper. The motor speed can be precisely determined by simple computations with the proposed DCCM model, which can lead to complexity reduction in controller design. The effectiveness of the proposed model has been validated by the simulation and experimental analysis.
Contact Details

kirankumar.n@srmap.edu.in

Scholars

Doctoral Scholars

  • Ms Karra Pranathi
  • Ms Menda Pavani