HARITHA MOHANAN
Thrissur,
Summary
Dedicated to advancing a career in electric vehicle technology, utilizing experience in motor control, DC-DC systems, and embedded development to drive innovation in efficient and reliable EV solutions while pursuing ongoing engineering development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Research Scientist
IIT Bhuvaneshwar
07.2025 - Current
- Designed high-efficiency motor control algorithms based on constraint-curve current reference generation for electric drive applications, improving performance and reliability.
- Developed advanced Synchronous Reluctance Motor (SynRM) control on Snetly MBD platform, integrating MTPA, MPFC, Field Weakening, and MTPV strategies to enhance speed range and optimize torque output.
- Implemented real-time validation of open-loop and closed-loop PMSM motor control using MATLAB/Simulink and TI TMS320F28379D DSP, ensuring system accuracy and responsiveness.
PGET Intern
Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed costing tools for major EV technologies and collaborated with suppliers through line visits, strengthening departmental knowledge and supplier relations.
- Engaged with multiple suppliers through line visits to gain insights into production processes and material selection for cost-effective manufacturing.
- Researched and identified subcomponents of EV powertrain, analyzing materials and production technologies to optimize cost and performance.
Education
M.Tech - Electric Vehicle Engineering
National Institute of Technology Calicut
07.2025
B.Tech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Government Engineering College Thrissur
Higher Secondary Education -
Vivekodayam Boys Higher Secondary School Thrissur
Secondary School Education -
Holy Family Convent Girls Higher Secondary School Thrissur
Skills
- Motor control algorithms
- SynRM and PMSM control
- Power conversion Systems (DC-DC)
- Circuit Design (KiCad)
- Ansys
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Embedded programming
- Microsoft Excel
Accomplishments
General Manager Individual Award – Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India (2025). Awarded for exceptional performance, technical initiative, and contribution to EV development projects.
Projects
- Control of Synchronous Reluctance Motor: Implemented MTPA, MPFC, field weakening, and MTPV control with constraint-curve based optimization in MATLAB/Simulink for high-speed SynRM operation.
- Development of Bidirectional DC/DC converter with dual battery energy storage for HEV applications: Designed a Bidirectional DC/DC converter that interfaces dual battery energy storage.
- Series-Series Resonant Inductive power transfer circuit for EV charging: Designed a Series-Series Inductive Power transfer circuit for EV charging. Developed a simulation model for 100W, 100kHz in MATLAB/Simulink. Prototype is also developed and verified output.
- Buck- Boost converter for Ultracapacitor balancing: Designed a robust Buck-Boost converter circuit capable of efficiently regulating the voltage across ultracapacitor cells in open loop configuration.
Certification
- Li-ion battery pack design for Electric Vehicles, Udemy
- Effective Writing, NPTEL
- Design a Company's website using Wix, Coursera
Timeline
Project Research Scientist
IIT Bhuvaneshwar
07.2025 - Current
PGET Intern
Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India
06.2024 - 04.2025
M.Tech - Electric Vehicle Engineering
National Institute of Technology Calicut
B.Tech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Government Engineering College Thrissur
Higher Secondary Education -
Vivekodayam Boys Higher Secondary School Thrissur
Secondary School Education -
Holy Family Convent Girls Higher Secondary School Thrissur