Ongoing Students

Post Doctoral Research Intern:

Role: Supervisor

Dr. Ami Iqbal (April 2025-Till date): She is currently working as a Postdoctoral Research Intern in the project titled "Advancing Pacemaker Technology Using Low-Cost, High-Efficiency Wireless Charging Systems to Eliminate Battery Replacement Surgeries." She holds a Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Cochin University of Science and Technology, with expertise in microwave filter design, antenna systems, and electromagnetic simulations using tools like CST, HFSS, and IE3D. With a strong publication record in reputed journals and conferences, she brings significant academic and practical experience in RF and microwave systems to advance wireless power transfer technologies for biomedical applications.

PhD Students/Research Assistants:

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Shankerannolla John Timothy (June 2025-Till date): He is currently enrolled as a Ph.D. scholar in Electrical Engineering at BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, where he is working on the design and development of wireless charging coil pads for electric drone applications. His research is part of the externally funded project titled "Development of an Efficient, Misalignment-Tolerant Wireless Charging System to Extend the Range of Electric Drones," with a focus on improving the performance and reliability of inductive charging systems. Previously, he completed his Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Electronics and Drives from BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus. In addition, he is co-supervised by Prof. Ashutosh Mishra from BITS Pilani Dubai campus.

• Role: Co-Supervisor

Molefi J Makhetha (Sep 2025-Till date):  He is currently enrolled as a Ph.D. scholar in Electrical Engineering, working on computer vision-based localization of drone wireless charging pads under the externally funded research project titled "Development of an Efficient, Misalignment-Tolerant Wireless Charging System to Extend the Range of Electric Drones." His research aims to enhance alignment accuracy and operational efficiency in inductive wireless power transfer systems using advanced vision techniques. Previously, he served as a Lecturer’s Assistant and faculty member at the Central University of Technology and Durban University of Technology, contributing to teaching and laboratory instruction across various electrical and electronics engineering subjects. In addition, he is supervised by Prof. Ashutosh Mishra from BITS Pilani Dubai campus.

Master Students:

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Undergraduate Students:

• Shreyaa Murali (Sep, 2025 - Till date)
  (Magnetic field-based localization system)
• Lekshmi Jayaprasad (Sep, 2025 - Till date) 
  (Wireless power transfer for pacemaker technology)
• Amal Anil (Sep, 2025 - Till date)
  (Modelling of dynamic load resistance of battery, dc-dc converters and rectifiers)
• Aravind Renjith (Sep, 2025 - Till date)
  (localization of low power biomedical implants)
• Ramprakash Babu (Sep 2025 - Till date)
  (Design and development of distinct configuration of geometric plates)

Research Interns:

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Past Students

PhD Students:

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Master Students:

• Shankerannolla John Timothy- 2023H1310015U (Feb 2025-May 2025)
  (Feasibility Test of Near-Field Underwater Wireless Charging Station for Underwater Robotics.)
  
  

Undergraduate Students:

• Ram Prakash Babu-2023AAPS0224U (Feb 2025-May 2025)
  (Study of Different Geometrical Shapes of Capacitor Plates Based on Electric Field Formation in Capacitive Wireless Power Transfer Systems)
• Shambhavi Jha - 2023A7PS0009U (Feb 2025 - May 2025)
  (Magnetic Field-Based Localization System for Real-Time Identification of Receiver Coils in Near-Field Wireless Power Transfer Applications)

Research Interns:

• Neha John (June 2025 - July 2025)
  (She contributed for developing reactive field-based localization for the project titled "Development of an Efficient, Misalignment-Tolerant Wireless Charging System to Extend the Range of Electric Drones.")