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Electrical Engineering formulates the basis of most modern applied technologies. It nurtures fundamental science over the expansions in to Electronics, Instrumentation, Control, Power Electronics, Renewables, Smart systems, Electric Automobiles, Avionics, Bio-Medical Instrumentation etc. In Electrical engineering, the horizon is the limit. This department of Electrical Engineering at PMEC was founded in the year 2009 under the aegis of Government of Odisha. Since then department of Electrical Engineering has come a long way with lateral expansions. Presently the student intake capacity in B.Tech program is 120 and the Post Graduate program in Power Systems is 18. The department focuses on utilizing its resources to craft creative minds for searching solutions to the real world problems.

  1. Vision of the Department

To emerge as a nationally recognized Center of excellence in Electrical Engineering ensuring holistic development of students, for the betterment of society.

  1. Mission of the Department

M1:

Imparting strong fundamental concepts in ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING to students and motivate them to find innovative solutions to engineering problems

M2:

Incorporating managerial attributes and creating efficient professionals for industries, Fostering ethical and social responsibilities to address the realworld electrical engineering challenges.

M3:

To provide excellent technological services for the betterment of society.

 

  1. Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO1:

To develop capability to understand the fundamentals of science and Electrical Engineering for analyzing the engineering problems with futuristic approach

PEO2:

To foster a confident and competent graduate capable to solve real life practical engineering problems fulfilling the obligations towards society

 

PEO3:

To inculcate an attitude for identifying and undertaking developmental work both in industry as well as in academic environment with emphasis on continuous learning enabling to excel in competitive participations at global level

 

 

Welcome to the Department of Electrical Engineering at Parala Maharaja Engineering College (PMEC), Berhampur, Odisha.

Electrical Engineering has always been at the forefront of technological progress. Today, as the world rapidly embraces smart grids, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, electric mobility, automation, and intelligent systems, the role of electrical engineers has become more significant than ever. At PMEC, we strive to prepare our students to lead this transformation by equipping them with strong theoretical foundations, practical skills, research aptitude, and ethical values.

The Department of Electrical Engineering is dedicated to nurturing competent engineers, promoting cutting-edge research, and contributing to technological advancement for the benefit of industry and society. Our mission is to provide quality technical education through academic excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to ethical and sustainable engineering practices.

Since its establishment in 2009, the department has grown steadily into one of the premier academic departments of PMEC. What began with a single undergraduate programme has evolved into a vibrant center of higher learning offering Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programmes in diverse disciplines of Electrical Engineering. Today, the department is home to a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty members and a vibrant community of more than 500 students and research scholars.

Our faculty members possess expertise in a broad spectrum of specialized areas, including Smart-Grid, Power Systems, Electrical Machines, Power Electronics, Electric Drives, Control Systems, Renewable Energy, Electrical Measurements and Instrumentation, Power Generation, Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, Microcontroller Applications, Digital System Design, and emerging technologies. Through interdisciplinary research and collaborative projects, the department continues to make meaningful contributions to the advancement of knowledge and engineering practice.

The department continuously strives to strengthen its collaboration with industries, research organizations, and academic institutions to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning. We are committed to creating an intellectually stimulating environment where students are encouraged to explore new ideas, engage in research, and develop solutions to real-world engineering challenges.

Our greatest strength lies in our dedicated faculty, enthusiastic students, accomplished alumni, and the unwavering support of our stakeholders. Together, we continue to build a culture of academic excellence, innovation, inclusiveness, and social responsibility.

Whether you are a prospective student, parent, researcher, industry partner, alumnus, or visitor, I warmly welcome you to the Department of Electrical Engineering. I invite you to explore our programmes, research activities, and achievements, and to become a part of our journey towards excellence in engineering education and research.

I wish every student a rewarding academic experience and a successful professional career.

Dr. Tapas Kumar Panigrahi
Professor & Head
Department of Electrical Engineering
Parala Maharaja Engineering College (PMEC)
Berhampur, Odisha

"Engineering is the art of directing the great sources of power in nature for the use and convenience of humankind."
— Thomas Tredgold

Courses Offered

Electrical Engineering Department in PMEC is offering the following courses:

  • Four years B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

         (Intake: 120 Seats +5%TFW+10% Lateral Entry)

  • Two years M.Tech program in Power Systems

          (Intake: 18 Seats)

To be updated soon...

Regular Faculty

Prof. (Dr.) Sarat Kumar Sahoo

Professor/ Principal PMEC

Areas of Interest:

Power Electronics & Drives and Renewable Energy

Dr. Bhagabat Panda

Professor / Dean SRIC

Areas of Interest:

Power System Engineering, Power Quality & Renewable Energy

Dr. Tapas Kumar Panigrahi

Professor / HoD. EE

Areas of Interest:

Electrical Machines, AGC, Distributed generation

Mr. Debasish Rath

Assistant Professor (Selection Grade)

Areas of Interest:

Distribution system Engineering, Distributed Generation

Mr. Pravat Mohanty

Assistant Professor (Selection Grade)

Areas of Interest:

Power System Engineering

Mr. Satya Prakash

Assistant Professor (Selection Grade)

Areas of Interest:

Power Systems

Dr. Saroj Padhan

Assistant Professor (Selection Grade)

Areas of Interest:

Power System Engineering, Power System Operation and Control

Dr. Ritanjali Behera

Assistant Professor (Selection Grade)

Areas of Interest:

Power Electronics and Drives

Dr. Suryalok Dash

Assistant Professor (Selection Grade)

Areas of Interest:

Power System Protection, Smart Grid

Mr. Bibhuti Bhusan Behera

Assistant Professor (Senior Scale)

Areas of Interest:

Power Electronics Control and Drives

Dr. Sushree Sangita Patnaik

Assistant Professor (Selection Grade)

Areas of Interest:

Power Electronics

Dr. Rakhee Panigrahi

Assistant Professor (Selection Grade)

Areas of Interest:

Control and Power Electronics

Mrs. Pragyashree Parida

Assistant Professor

Areas of Interest:

Power Control and Drive

Guest Faculty

Dr. Devi Prasad Acharya

Guest Faculty

Areas of Interest:

Power Quality Improvement in Micro Grid

Dr. Sasmita Lenka

Guest Faculty

Areas of Interest:

Power Quality

Mr. Bibhu Prasad Nanda

Guest Faculty

Areas of Interest:

Power System, DG allocation in Radial Distribution System, Power Quality,Smart Grid

Mr. Nrusingha Prasad Tripathy

Guest Faculty

Areas of Interest:

Power System

Mrs. Priyadarsani Choudhury

Guest Faculty

Areas of Interest:

Control and Instrumentation, Optimization Techniques

Mr. Subharanshu Sekhar Pati

Guest Faculty

Areas of Interest:

Control and Instrumentation, Optimization Techniques

Laboratory Assistant

Mr. Prasanta Kumar Behera

Lab. Asst.

Qulification

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Mr. Gangadhar Satapathy

Lab. Asst.

Qulification

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Mr. Amit Kumar Dash

Lab. Asst.

Qulification

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Mr. Sibaram Sethy

Lab. Asst.

Qulification

B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Mr. Kisan Kumar Gantayat

Lab. Asst.

Qulification

B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

DEO

Ms. Smruti Sagarika Gouda

DEO

Qulification

Bsc(Math)

Electrical Engineering Department has the following well equipped laboratories:

Sl. No.Laboratories
1.Basic Electrical Engineering Laboratory (RBE1B201 Lab Manual)
2.Network Theory and Devices Laboratory (PEE3I101 Lab Manual) (REE3C202 Lab Manual)
3.Electrical Machine I Laboratory (PCEE7203 Lab Manual) (PEE3I103 Lab Manual)
4.Electrical and Electronics Measurement Laboratory (PEE3I104 Lab Manual)
5.Electrical Machine II Laboratory (PEE4I101 Lab Manual)
6.Control and Instrumentation Laboratory (PEE4I102 Lab Manual)
7.Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Laboratory (PEE4I104 Lab Manual)
8.Power Electronics Laboratory (PEE5I101 Lab Manual)
9.Advance Electrical Computational Laboratory (PEE5I201 Lab Manual)
10.Electrical Drives Laboratory (PEE6I102 Lab Manual)
11.Power System Operation and Control Laboratory (PCEE7401 Lab Manual) (PEE6I102 Lab Manual)

To be updated soon...

Sl. No.ContentUploaded By
1Basic Electrical Engineering LabDr. Saroj Padhan
2High Voltage EngineeringDr. Saroj Padhan
3Power System LabDr. Saroj Padhan
4Power System Operation and ControlDr. Saroj Padhan
5Network TheoryDr. Saroj Padhan
6Basic Electrical EngineeringDr. Saroj Padhan

To be updated soon...

Sl. No.Title of the ProjectDepartmentYearAmount (INR Lakhs)DurationFunding Agency
1Explainable Deep-Learning Approach Towards Non-Intrusive Appliance Energy and Health Monitoring in Smart BuildingsElectrical Engineering20261.502 YearsParala Maharaja Engineering College under Seed Money Project Grant (SMPG) scheme
2AI-Assisted Intelligent Load Prioritisation and Control System for Resilient Power NetworksElectrical Engineering20261.252 YearsParala Maharaja Engineering College under Seed Money Project Grant (SMPG) scheme