Special Sessions

Approved Special Sessions

SS1: Advanced Control and Optimization of DC-DC Converters for Smart and Sustainable Energy Systems

Organizers:
1. Dr. Vanjari Venkata Ramana, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Delhi Technological University, Delhi
2. Dr. D.G. Abhilash Krishna, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru

SS2: Solar Energy Solutions for Renewable Integration and Electric Mobility

Organizers:
1. Dr. Chinmaya K A, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering IIT (BHU), Varanasi, India
2. Dr. Dileep. G, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Jigme Namgyel Engineering College, Dewathang, Bhutan
3. Dr. Sukriti Tiwari, Assistant Professor, National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC), Kerala, India

SS3: Intelligent Forecasting Techniques for Smart Energy and Transportation Systems using Machine Learning and Hybrid Deep Learning Models

Organizers:
1. Madderla Chiranjeevi, Assistant Professor, School of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, SR University, Warangal, India
2. Dr. Tukaram Moger, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, NITK Surathkal, Mangalore, India
3. Dr. Debashisha Jena, Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, NITK Surathkal, Mangalore, India

SS4: Smart Mobility: Integration of AI, Batteries and Charging Systems for EVs

Organizers:
1. Hareesh Myneni, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, NIT Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
2. Dr. D. V. Siva krishna Rao, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, NIT Trichy

SS5: Advanced Power Converters and Control Techniques for Renewable Energy Systems

Organizers:
1. Dr. Ravi Eswar K M, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India
2. Dr. Phani Teja Bankupalli, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India

SS6: Applications of Machine-Learning in Energy Systems

Organizers:
1. Dr. Sandeep Kakran, Assistant Professor Gr. 1, Electrical Engineering Department, NIT Kurukshetra
2. Dr. Pradeep Kumar, Assistant Professor Gr. 1, Electrical Engineering Department, NIT Kurukshetra
3. Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Assistant Professor Gr. 1, Electrical Engineering Department, NIT Kurukshetra

SS7: Integration of Smart Agriculture and Energy for Empowering Rural India

Organizers:
1. Dr. Sonali Paunikar, Professor & Head, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, IES College of Technology, Bhopal
2. Dr. N P Patidar, Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, MANIT Bhopal
3. Prof. Mohan Lal Kolhe, Professor in Smart Grid & Renewable Energy, Faculty of Engineering & Science, University of Agder (Norway)
4. Prof. Varsha A Shah, Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, SVNIT Surat

SS8: Innovation in Renewable and Power Converters: Quest for a more sustainable energy and e-mobility

Organizers:
1. Dr. Soumyabrata Barik, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
2. Dr. Sukanta Halder, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India
3. Dr. Sudarshan Swain, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus
4. Dr. Subhadeep Paladhi, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Indore

SS9: Wide Band Gap devices-based converters for renewable and transportation applications

Organizers:
1. Dr Lalit Kumar Sahu, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Bhilai
2. Dr A Hemachander, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, NIT Puducherry
3. Mr P Praneeth Kumar, Lead, BMS Project, Senior Hardware Engineer, Samarth E-Mobility Pvt. Ltd.

SS10: Multilevel Inverters: Advanced Topologies, Modulation Strategies for medium and high-power Applications

Organizers:
1. Dr. Y Suresh, NITK Surathkal, Karnataka, India
2. Dr. Ravi Raushan, NITK Surathkal, Karnataka, India
3. Dr. C Dhanamjayulu, VIT Vellore, Tamilnadu, India

SS11: Thermal Runaway Characterization, Management Strategies and Safety Mechanisms in EV Battery Packs

Organizers:
1. Dr. Anubhav Agrawal, Associate Professor, School of Engineering and Technology, BML Munjal University
2. Dr. Aneesh Prabhakar, Assistant Professor, Centre for Energy and Environment, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur
3. Dr. Rojo Kurian Daniels, Assistant Professor, School of Engineering and Technology, BML Munjal University.

SS12: Flexible and Self-Powered Nanogenerator-Integrated Systems for Smart Energy and Sustainable Electronics

Organizers:
1. Dr. Deepak Puneta, Assistant Professor, Depatment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, MNNIT Allahabad
2. Dr. Anand Sharma, Assistant Professor, Depatment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, MNNIT Allahabad
3. Dr. Satish Chandra, Assistant Professor, Depatment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, MNNIT Allahabad

SS13: Green Intelligence: Advanced Materials and AI-Driven Approaches for Smart and Resilient Energy Infrastructure

Organizers:
1. Dr. Sudhakar Jyothula, Principal, Vignan's Institute of Information Technology (VIIT), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
2. Dr. Pratap Kumar Dakua, Sr. Associate Professor, ECE Department, Vignan's Institute of Information Technology (VIIT), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
3. Dr. Subheundu Sekhar Sahoo, Associate Professor, EEE Department, Vignan's Institute of Information Technology (VIIT), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

SS14: Cybersecurity and Resilience of Smart Power and Renewable Energy Systems

Organizers:
1. Dr. Saurav Verma, Assistant Professor, MPSTME, NMIMS University, Mumbai
2. Dr. Ashwini Rao, Associate Professor, MPSTME, NMIMS University, Mumbai
3. Dr. Vikram Kulkarni, Associate Professor, MPSTME, NMIMS University, Mumbai
4. Dr. Chetana Prakash, Professor, BIET, Davanagere, VTU, Karnataka

SS15: AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance and Fault Detection in Power and EV Systems

Organizers:
1. Dr. Himanshu Sharma, Dean R&D, G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur
2. Dr. Krishan Arora, Professor, School of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Lovely Professional University
3. Dr. Akhil Gupta, Associate Professor, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur

SPERT 2025 - Special Session Proposal Template

Dates: 22 Dec to 24 Dec 2025 | Venue: Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

  • We are pleased to invite proposals for Special Sessions to be included in IEEE International Conference Smart Power, Energy, Renewables, and Transportation (IEEE-SPERT) 2025, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat. The conference is organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering, and it aims to bring together leading researchers, academics, industry professionals, and practitioners from around the globe to share their latest research findings, innovations, and developments in the field of advanced energy systems, renewable energy sources, and sustainable transportation solutions.
  • Topics include smart grid technologies, energy storage, IoT applications in power systems, and the role of artificial intelligence in optimizing energy distribution. The conference also covers renewable energy advancements in solar, wind, and biofuels, alongside the evolution of electric and hybrid vehicles. It highlights sustainable mobility, smart transportation systems, and the environmental impacts of energy technologies.
  • Special Sessions are an integral part of our conference program, offering the opportunity to focus on emerging, specialized, or interdisciplinary topics that may not be fully represented in the main conference tracks. They serve as a platform for experts to delve deeper into niche areas of interest, facilitate focused discussions, and promote future collaborations.

✅ Benefits of Organizing a Special Session:

  • Recognition as a Special Session Chair
  • Opportunity to shape the technical content in your area of expertise
  • Networking opportunities with key researchers and professionals
  • Contribution to building a community around emerging research themes
  • One free registration per 8 accepted and registred papers, exculding the papers authored by the special session chairs in their respective special session

🧩 Topics of Interest for Special Sessions

  • We welcome proposals across all areas covered by the conference, including but not limited to the regular tracks mentioned in the conference website.If your area is novel or evolving, we especially encourage you to submit a proposal that will broaden the conference's scope and appeal.

📄 Proposal Submission Guideline Special Session proposals should include the following information:

  • Title of the Special Session:
  • Names, affiliations, and contact details of the organizers:
  • Short biography of each organizer (100–150 words):
  • Session abstract (300–500 words): Explain the significance of the topic, why it fits within the scope of the conference, and what makes it timely and relevant.
  • List of potential contributors or invited speakers (if already identified):
  • Tentative number of papers/speakers expected: Minimum of 08 papers should be eligible for publish and at least one speaker is expected.

⏳ Important Dates:

  • Deadline for Special Session Proposals: 20-05-2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: 25-05-2025
  • Deadline for Special Session Paper Submissions: 31-07-2025
  • Conference Dates: 22 Dec to 24 Dec 2025

📬 Submission Procedure:

  • Please submit your Special Session proposal in PDF or Word format via email to:
  • spert2025@gmail.com
  • with the subject line: "Special Session Proposal – [Your Proposed Session Title]"

📌 Review and Selection Process:

  • All proposals will be evaluated by the conference's Special Sessions Committee based on their relevance, novelty, the profile of the organizers, and alignment with the overall goals of the conference.
  • Once accepted, special sessions will be listed on the official conference website, and a dedicated submission track will be created.
  • Papers submitted to Special Sessions will undergo the same rigorous peer-review process as regular submissions and will be published in the conference proceedings, subject to the acceptance and registration of the authors.

Format for Paper Submission: Maximum 6 pages and should follow the IEEE conference template. View IEEE templates here.