Chandigarh: 06th March, 2025: The Department of Electrical Engineering successfully organized three insightful Industry-Academia Lectures on 5th-6th March, 2025 featuring Sh. Chetan Som, Founder CEO, Exaleap Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd. based Bengaluru/China/US; Dr. Veer Karan Goyal, Head of Power Electronics at Electrowaves Electronics Limited, Parwanoo and Er. Rajiv Sapra, EX DGM, Delhi Transco. 
Sh. Som offered a detailed view on Design and Requirements of Semiconductors in the Power Sector. The key highlight of the session was Evolution of SOC Architecture, particularly RISC-V, an Open Source Semiconductor IP. He also elaborated on the rapid developments in the semiconductor industry, emerging career opportunities, and the growing influence of Open Source ecosystem. 
  Dr. Goyal provided a comprehensive overview of power electronics design, system design, and control strategies, focusing on their critical role in modern applications. A key highlight of the session was the discussion on power electronic inverters and converters for renewable energy utilization, emphasizing their importance in improving efficiency and integration. Additionally, Dr. Goyal shared valuable insights into battery charger design, addressing the evolving requirements of India's battery charging infrastructure.
Furthermore, Er. Rajiv Sapra, discussed Load Management through SLDC in Delhi and achieving zero percent outrage in a metropolitan city. Through Live data processing, he demonstrated the real-time shifting of electrical Load across states in the Northern Region 1. He also provided insights on regional electricity distribution and how variations of temperature impact load demand in metropolitan areas.  
These sessions bridged the gap between academia and industry, offering students and faculty a deeper understanding of real-world challenges and advancements in power electronics and sustainable energy solutions.