P. Mangaiyarkarasi
Chennai
Summary
I am a researcher with a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, specializing in battery management systems, electric vehicles, MEMS technology and Optimization techniques. I aim to utilize my skills to design and optimize energy storage systems and develop advanced manufacturing processes. With experience in teaching, mentoring, and laboratory management, I thrive in collaborative environments and am committed to pioneering solutions in sustainable energy and electric vehicle technology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
WOMEN SCIENTIST - POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW
IIT Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
05.2025 - Current
- Company Overview: Dept. of Engineering Design. Project: ENHANCING ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY PERFORMANCE: INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT THROUGH STATE ESTIMATION, THERMAL MANAGEMENT AND OPTIMIZATION.
- HANDS-ON TRAINING FOR ITI TRAINERS: Trained ITI Trainers from the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Chennai as part of a two-week Upskilling Workshop on EV and Robotics.
- Conducted in-depth hands-on sessions in the Battery Engineering Lab, covering: Li-ion battery architecture and cell balancing, Battery pack assembly and safety protocols, State estimation demonstrations (SoC and SoH), Battery testing equipment and thermal management techniques.
- MENTORSHIP AND STUDENT SUPERVISION: Guided Dual Degree project students on EV battery research, Trained and supervised intern students, providing technical guidance in simulation and experimental studies related to BMS and battery diagnostics.
- TEACHING ASSOCIATE RESPONSIBILITIES (CODE): Teaching Associate under the Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE). Took regular classes for M.E. students in the subject 'Energy Storage Devices and Systems'.
- LABORATORY MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT: Actively involved in Battery Lab operations, including: Setting up and maintaining test benches for battery characterization, Data acquisition, real-time monitoring, and safety checks, Supporting hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing with BMS modules.
- CONTENT DEVELOPMENT AND CURRICULUM SUPPORT: Contributed to lab content creation, experimental procedures, and course material design. Assisted in aligning practical lab sessions with simulation models and real-time validation methods.
- Dept. of Engineering Design. Project: ENHANCING ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY PERFORMANCE: INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT THROUGH STATE ESTIMATION, THERMAL MANAGEMENT AND OPTIMIZATION.
POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER
IIT Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: Dept. of Engineering Design. Project: Battery Management Systems.
- Designed CAD models for Lithium-ion battery packs and Optimized battery parameters.
- Established a battery engineering lab, procuring equipment and liaising with vendors and actively involved in the setup process from inception.
- Conducted lectures for dual degree students and Mentored Ph.D., B.Tech., and M.Tech. students in research and project work.
- Developed and implemented lab manuals for practical sessions and created engaging educational resources, receiving positive feedback from students.
- Published a paper in IEEE Access journal titled 'Investigation on Thermal Characteristics and Performance of Cylindrical Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Using P2D Model With Varied Electrode Chemistries'.
- Presented and awarded Best Paper at ICSPER 2024 conference for 'Thermal Management and SOC Simulation of Li- Ion Battery for Electric Vehicles'.
- Dept. of Engineering Design. Project: Battery Management Systems.
PROJECT ASSOCIATE
IIT Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: IITM Research Park-IITM Pravartak Technologies-Accenture project. Project: Development & Testbed for Autonomous Factory.
- Developed 3D printer model for different shapes using Finite difference method (FDM) conducted using MATLAB software. Evaluated the temperature profile and thermal stresses for multiple deposition of 3D printed layers.
- Worked with Graph theory-based approach using Python programming language for 3D printer modeling to design different shapes and compared the FDM method and graph theory algorithm results. Evaluated temperature profile and thermal stresses for the 3D printed parts.
- Developed digital twins of 3D Printer (Fused deposition modeling (FDM) for 3D manufacturing) with multiple layers by optimizing the process parameters and to demonstrate the working of an Autonomous Factory.
- Predicted the quality of the 3D printed parts using Digital Twin without going through destructive testing technique.
- Organized and centralized the team communications and documentation internally and externally.
- Ensured the project delivery are within all promised timelines and adhering to project budget and scope of work in order to realize project profitability.
- Assists in overall Project Delivery for efforts assigned to the entire project team.
- Supports study team tracking, timeline adherence, team communication, and study documentation as appropriate.
- IITM Research Park-IITM Pravartak Technologies-Accenture project. Project: Development & Testbed for Autonomous Factory.
RESEARCH SCHOLAR
Anna University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: CEG Campus, Chennai. Dept. of EEE. Ph.D. Thesis Title: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF PIEZOELECTRIC ENERGY HARVESTERS WITH AND WITHOUT OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES.
- Developed multi-step zig-zag shaped piezoelectric energy harvesters for powering medical devices, such as fetal heart rate monitoring systems, with a focus on optimizing energy efficiency and reliability.
- Conducted proof mass analysis and experimental studies to optimize piezoelectric energy harvesters for small-scale applications, including mobile phones, by exploring the impact of various proof mass shapes on energy conversion efficiency.
- Designed and fabricated piezoelectric energy harvesting structures using ceramic and polymer materials to power the battery of a prosthetic hand, ensuring a lightweight, flexible, and reliable energy solution for assistive technologies.
- Investigated and optimized footstep-equipped piezoelectric sensors (F-SEPS) for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, focusing on efficient energy conversion from footstep vibrations.
- Applied hybrid optimization techniques to enhance the performance of vibration-based piezoelectric energy harvesters, improving energy efficiency and their application in wearable devices and IoT systems.
- CEG Campus, Chennai. Dept. of EEE. Ph.D. Thesis Title: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF PIEZOELECTRIC ENERGY HARVESTERS WITH AND WITHOUT OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES.
Education
Ph.D - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Anna University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu01.2022
X - undefined
Rosary Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Post-Graduate - M.E. - Power Systems Engineering
Anna University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu01.2017
Graduate - B.E. - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Anna University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu01.2015
XII - undefined
Rosary Matriculation Higher Secondary School
01.2011
Skills
- ALTAIR
- ANSYS
- MATLAB
- Multiphysics software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to take risks and perform in crunch situations
- Creative
- Disciplined
- Adaptable to changing work environment
Profiles
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mangaiyarkarasi-Padmanaaban, http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8055-6321, https://publons.com/researcher/1905765/mangaiyarkarasi-padmanaaban/publications/, https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=13pUGP4AAAAJ&hl=en, 34969191500
Journal Publications
- Investigation on Thermal Characteristics and Performance of Cylindrical Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Using P2D Model With Varied Electrode Chemistries, P. Mangaiyarkarasi; R. Jayaganthan, 2024-05-14, IEEE Access
- Design of multi-step zig-zag shaped piezoelectric energy harvesters for powering fetal heart rate monitoring system, P. Mangaiyarkarasi; P. Lakshmi, 2023-04-25, Ferroelectrics
- Design of Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Structures Based on Proof Mass Analysis-Simulation and Experimental Study, P. Mangaiyarkarasi; P. Lakshmi; Faatima R; Priyanka B, 2022-12-29, Integrated Ferroelectrics
- Effect of various shapes of single proof mass and multiple proof masses on piezoelectric energy harvester for powering mobile phone devices, P. Mangaiyarkarasi; P. Lakshmi, 2021-06-30, Ferroelectrics
- Design of piezoelectric energy harvesting structures using ceramic and polymer materials, P. Mangaiyarkarasi; P. Lakshmi; V. Sasrika, 2021-03-24, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
- Numerical and experimental analysis of piezoelectric vibration energy harvester in IoT based F-SEPS application using optimization techniques, P. Mangaiyarkarasi; P. Lakshmi, 2021-01-03, Microsystem Technologies
- Enhancement of vibration based piezoelectric energy harvester using hybrid optimization techniques, P. Mangaiyarkarasi; P. Lakshmi; V. Sasrika, 2019-01-19, Microsystem Technologies
Conference Publications
- Modeling and Simulation of Cylindrical Lithium-Ion Battery Packs Using Pseudo-2D Approach, ICIIS Conference, IIT Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 2024-01-01
- Enhancing Lithium-Ion Battery Performance for Electric Vehicles: Optimization of Electrochemical Parameters Using Genetic Algorithm, iNCMDAO Conference, IISc Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 2024-01-01
- Thermal Management and SOC Simulation of Li-Ion Battery for Electric Vehicles, ICSPER, NIT Warrangal, Hanamkonda, India, 2024-01-01
- A Review of Parameter Estimation For The Single Particle Modeling (SPM) And Controller Modeling (CM) Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Using PSO Technique, National conference on energy technologies (NCET), IIT Madras, Chennai, 2022-01-01
- Design and Modeling of L-Shape Piezoelectric Energy Harvester for Powering Deep Brain Stimulation System, International Conference on Renewable Technologies in Engineering (ICRTE), Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad, India, 2021-01-01
Peer Review Experience
- IEEE Access
- Mechatronics
- Iranian Journal of Science and Technology
Workshops Courses
- Micro and Precision Manufacturing, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore, 2020
- Intelligent Biomedical Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, Indian Institute of Information Technology- Allahabad (IIIT-A), 2020
- Laser Micro Manufacturing, Surface & Material Processing, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore, 2020
- Application of Ceramic and Polymer in 3D Printing, Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) Campus, Chennai, 2019
- INUP Hands on Training, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, 2019
- Design and Fabrication of Piezoelectric Energy Harvester for Medical Applications Using Intelligent Optimization Techniques, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, 2018
- Physics and Technology of Functional Materials, Anna University CEG Campus, Chennai, 2018
- Glimpses of Effective Research and Proposal Writing, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai, 2016
- Introduction to ARM Microcontroller Programming, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai, 2016
- Grid Connected and Isolated Micro Grid Design Using HOMER, IEEE PELS Madras Chapter, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai, 2016
Research Interests
- Electric Vehicles
- Battery Management Systems
- Sensors and automation
- MEMS/NEMS technology for Bio-Medical Applications
- Bio-medical applications
- Internet-of-Things (IoT) Applications
Personal Information
Title: Post-Doctoral Researcher
Awards
- Selected under Women Scientist Scheme for Women in Science and Engineering-Post Doctoral Fellowship (WISE-PDF), 2024
- Received appreciation from Dr. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, for receiving the Best Paper Award, 2024
- Best Paper Award in the International Conference on Sustainable Power and Energy Research on 'Thermal Management and SOC Simulation of Li-Ion Battery for Electric Vehicles', 2024
- Best Paper Award in the International Conference of Renewable Technologies in Engineering at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies 'Design and modeling of L-shape piezoelectric energy harvester for powering Deep Brain Stimulation', 2021
- Secured 3rd prize in Quiz Competition conducted in the Short term Online Course on 'Laser Micro Manufacturing, Surface & Material Processing', 2020
- 1st Rank holder and Gold Medalist in Masters of Engineering-M.E. Power Systems Engineering, 2017
- Life Membership in Association for Machines and Mechanisms (AMM), Membership Number-A20180015, 2018
Timeline
WOMEN SCIENTIST - POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW
IIT Madras
05.2025 - Current
POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER
IIT Madras
05.2023 - 04.2025
PROJECT ASSOCIATE
IIT Madras
10.2022 - 04.2023
RESEARCH SCHOLAR
Anna University
01.2018 - 01.2022
X - undefined
Rosary Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Post-Graduate - M.E. - Power Systems Engineering
Anna University
Graduate - B.E. - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Anna University
XII - undefined
Rosary Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Ph.D - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Anna University