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Dr. Mihir Narendrabhai Velani

Designation: Assistant Professor

Biography:

Dr. Mihir Velani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Energy Engineering with over 14 years of experience spanning research, industry, and academia. He has contributed to research and development in transformer bushing insulation systems and product development. In academia, he has served as Head of the Department and played a key role in developing laboratories for high-voltage engineering, electrical machines, power system protection, and simulation. He has taught a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, including High Voltage Engineering, EHVAC Transmission, Power System Design, Electrical Machines, and Power Markets. His teaching approach incorporates problem-based, blended, experiential, and digital learning methods.

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Gujarat Technological University, India in 2023
  • M.Tech. in Electrical Power Systems from Nirma University, India in 2013
  • B.E. in Electrical Engineering from Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidyalaya, India in 2008.

Industrial

  • Deputy Manager, R&D Cell, YASH HighVoltage Ltd, India. (Sept 2024 to May 2025)
  • Assistant Manager, R&D Cell, YASH HighVoltage Ltd, India. (Nov 2023 to Aug 2024)

Academics

  • Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Department at RK University, India. (June 2013 to Oct 2023)
  • Head of Department, Electrical Engineering Department at RK University, India. (Nov 2020 to Oct 2023)

  • Synthesis and Characterization of Nanocomposites for Energy Storage Systems and High Voltage Insulations
  • FE-based Electro-thermal Analysis
  • Design of High Voltage Insulation
  • HV Test Methods, Novel Energy Materials

  1. Mihir N. Velani and Ritesh R. Patel, Investigations into Surface Erosion Characteristics and Thermal Stability of Epoxy-based ZnO Nanocomposites, International Journal of Materials Engineering Innovation, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 81-97, Mar 2024, Inderscience Publishers, ISSN: 1757-2754.1.
  2. Mihir N. Velani and Ritesh R. Patel, Epoxy-based ZnO Nanocomposites in Various Configurations: Corona Discharges and Thermal Transition Studies, High Performance Polymers, Vol. 34, No. 7, pp., 43-50, May 23, SAGE Publications, ISSN: 2349- 2473.
  3. Mihir N. Velani and Ritesh R. Patel, Exploration of Dielectric Spectra of Epoxy/ZnO Nanodielectrics, Journal of Polymer Engineering, Vol. 43, No. 7, pp. 576-583, Aug 2023, De Gruyter, ISSN: 2191-0340.
  4. Mihir N Velani and Ritesh R Patel, Effect of Size and Shape of Nanofillers on Electrostatic and Thermal Behavior of Epoxy Based Nanodielectrics, Polymers and Polymer Composites, Vol. 29, No. 9, pp. 978-988, July 2021, SAGE Publications, ISSN: 0967-3911.
  5. Mihir N Velani, Promoting Learning and Achievement through Formative Assessment and Visible Learning Strategies, Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, Vol. 34, No. 4, Apr 2021, ISSN: 2349-2473.

  1. Mihir N Velani and Ritesh R Patel, Impact of Filler Configurations on Properties of Epoxy-based Nanocomposites, 21st National Power System Conference 17-19 Dec 2020, IIT-GN. (Proceedings of the IEEE)
  2. Mihir N Velani and Santosh C Vora, Stability Predictions of Zinc Oxide Surge Arrester by Employing Finite Element Solutions, International Conference on High Voltage Engineering and Technology (ICHVET 2019), Feb 7-8, 2019, Central Power Research Institute, Hyderabad, India. (Proceedings of the IEEE)
  3. Mihir N Velani, Sustainable Development Through Effectual Lighting Design and Solar Energy Conservation, National Power Systems Conference (NPSC-2018), 14-16 Dec 2018, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy, India. (Proceedings of the IEEE)
  4. Mihir N Velani and Mayuresh K Dave, Multi-facet Evaluation of Under-Graduate Engineering Students by Taxonomy based MCQ Test, Indo Universal Collaboration for Engineering Education (IUCEE), 4-6 Jan 2018, Greater Noida, India. (Proceedings of Journal of Engineering Education Transformations)
  5. Mihir N Velani, A Comparative Analysis of Metal-Oxide Surge Arrester, International Conference on Energy, Communication, Data Analytics and Soft Computing (ICECDS 2017), IEEE Madras Section, 1-2 Aug 2017, Chennai, India. (Proceedings of the IEEE)

  1. Research grant (SSIP/SOE/092020/003) on Characterization of Nanocomposites Polymers for High Voltage Systems, September 2020 by Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP), Govt. of Gujarat. (Role as a Principal Investigator)

  1. 3-days workshop on “Developments and Challenges in Electrical Power Systems”, 18th April to 20th April 2022 at RK University, India.
  2. Student Training sessions on “Bloom’s Taxonomy: Teaching in Action”, 6th Feb 2023, RK University, India.
  3. Faculty Training sessions on “Bloom’s Taxonomy: Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in Action”, 4th March 2023 to 11th March 2023, RK University, India. 4. 3-days workshop on “Developments and Challenges in Electrical Power Systems”,
  4. 4th March to 6th March 2021 at RK University, India.
  5. 5-days workshop on “Advancements in Electrical Power Systems”, 19 July to 23 July 2021 at RK University, India.
  6. 3-days workshop on “Applications of Software Packages in Electrical Power System Design and Relay Testing”, 19th May to 21st May 2018, RK University, India.

  • During Industrial Tenure: YASH Promising New Commer (R&D), Oct 2024.

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