Dr. Mihir N. Velani

Designation: Assistant Professor

Academic Area: High Voltage Technology, Dielectric materials, HV testing, FE tools

Brief Profile:

Dr. Mihir Velani is an Assistant Professor in 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.

  • Academics: Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Department at RK University, India (June 2013 to Oct 2023)
  • Industrial: Deputy Manager, R&D Cell, YASH Highvoltage Ltd, India (Nov 2023 to May 2025)

  • Life Member: Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)

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).

  • Synthesis and Characterization of Nanodielectrics
  • FE-based Electro-thermal Analysis
  • Design of High Voltage Insulation
  • HV Test Methods
  • Novel Energy Materials

  • Mihir N. Velani, Case Study- Understanding the Phenomena of Negative Tan Delta and Its Simulation Through Experiments, Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing Association (IEEMA), pp. 80-85, Sept 2024, ISSN: 0970-2946.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Mihir N Velani and Ritesh R Patel, Effect of Size and Shape of Nanofillers on Electrostatic and Thermal Behavior of EpoxyBased Nanodielectrics, Polymers and Polymer Composites, Vol. 29, No. 9, pp. 978-988, July 2021, SAGE Publications, ISSN: 0967-3911.
  • Mihir N Velani and Ritesh R Patel, Analysis of Electrical Properties in ZnO-based Epoxy Nanocomposites, International Conference on Research and Innovations in Science, Engineering and Technology-2020, TEQIP-III Sponsored, BVM Engineering College, Anand, India, the proceedings of Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry, Vol. 12, No. 7, pp. 1-7, e-ISSN 1309-6591.
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

Participation in FDP/STTP/Workshops

  • 6-days Online STTP- “Challenges, Opportunities, and Emerging Trend in the Field of High Voltage and Electrical Insulation”, Feb-1 to Feb-6, 2021 organized by IIT-Kanpur.
  • 6-weeks Faculty Development Program on “Learning Experience Design (LED)”, February 2021 to March 2021, RK University, India.
  • An online PBL course -an “Introductory Course on Problem-based Learning in Higher Education”, 2nd June 2021, Aalborg Centre, Denmark.
  • Webinar on STI Connect Forum for R&D Proposals on State Priority areas of Science and Technology, Nov-6, 2020, organized by GUJCOST, Gujarat.
  • Webinar on Ideal Manuscript-A Webinar on Exploration of Scientific Manuscript Writing, Dec-21 to Dec-22, 2020, organized by RK University, India.
  • 6-days Online STTP- “Technical Writing & Research Methodology”, Dec-14 to Dec-19, 2020, Chaitanya Bharti Institute of Technology, AP, India.
  • 1-week Faculty Development Program on “Control Applications of Renewable Energy Systems-Recent Trends and Future Aspects”, 22nd June -27th June 2020, Invertis University, Uttar-Pradesh, India.
  • 2-days workshop on “Make Video Clips for Blended Learning/Flipped Classroom Approach”, 14th December to 15th December 2019, RK University, India.
  • 5-days STTP on Energy Perspectives (GTU sponsored), 14th-18th Dec 2015, Darshan Institute of Engineering & Technology, Gujarat.

Organized FDP/STTP/Workshops

  • 3-days workshop on “Developments and Challenges in Electrical Power Systems”, 18th April to 20th April 2022 at RK University, India.
  • Student Training sessions on “Bloom’s Taxonomy: Teaching in Action”, 6th Feb 2023, RK University, India.
  • Faculty Training sessions on “Bloom’s Taxonomy: Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in Action”, 4th March 2023 to 11th March 2023, RK University, India.
  • 3-days workshop on “Developments and Challenges in Electrical Power Systems”, 4th March to 6th March 2021 at RK University, India.
  • 5-days workshop on “Advancements in Electrical Power Systems”, 19 July to 23 July 2021 at RK University, India.
  • 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.

Expert Talks Delivery

  • EHV AC-HVDC Transmission, 15th March 2022 at Govt. Poly. Institute, Junagadh, India.
  • EHVAC Transmission Systems, 18th April 2022 at RK University, India.
  • Developments in High Voltage Insulation Technology, 19th April 2022 at RK University, India.
  • Applications of Finite Element Method in Electrical Apparatuses, 25th March 2023 at RK University, India.
  • Commissioning and Testing of Transformers, 4th March 2021 at RK University, India.
  • Applications of Finite Element Technique in Electrical Engineering, 20th May 2018 at RK University, India.

Mentored Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Program (PMYSDP), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India, 2017-18.

Provided technical mentorship and strategic guidance in SSIP Incubation Center (Regional- Saurashtra) at RK University, 2020-2023, Gujarat.

Lab Development

  • High Voltage Engineering, Electrical Machines, Power System Protection, Simulation lab, Electrical Measurements, Green Energy Generation and Control

Pedagogical Skillsets: Active learning | Problem-based learning | Blended learning | Experiential learning