Report on Short Term Training Program Organized by the Electrical Engineering Department

01 August, 2025

The Department of Electrical Engineering, Vishwakarma Government Engineering College (VGEC), Chandkheda, organized a Short-Term Training Program (STTP) on “Electrifying the Future: A Comprehensive Exploration of Electric Vehicles and Hydrogen Fuel Cells” from 28th July 2025 to 1st August 2025. Sponsored by GUJCOST and approved by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Gandhinagar, the five-day program aimed to impart advanced knowledge and practical exposure on electric mobility and hydrogen fuel cell technologies to faculty members. A total of 29 faculty participants from various government engineering colleges and polytechnics across Gujarat attended the event. The program was inaugurated by Commissioner of Technical Education, Gandhinagar, Mr. Bipin Talati, in the presence of Dr. V.S. Purani, Principal VGEC Chandkheda, Dr. Sachin Parikh, Joint Director, CTE Office, Dr. S. N. Pandya, Head of Electrical Engineering Department VGEC Chandkheda, and Dr. Raghvan, Professor, Electrical Engineering Department at IIT Gandhinagar. The sessions included expert talks, hands-on demonstrations, and industrial visits to iACE, Gandhinagar, and GERMI to bridge theoretical concepts with practical applications.

 

Key Features: 

  • Organizing Department: Electrical Engineering
  • Date: 28th July 2025 to 1st August 2025
  • Venue: J-block Auditorium
  • Number of Participants: 29 faculty members from various government engineering colleges and polytechnics across the state of Gujarat 
  • STTP Coordinators: Dr. S. N. Pandya (Chairman),   Dr. D. R. Dobariya (Secretary), Prof. Vaibhavi Parmar (Secretary),  Prof. R. K. Ahir (Treasurer) and Prof. G.P. Pipaliya (Treasurer).

Key Technical Sessions:

  • Selection of Motors for EV
  • Hydrogen Fuel Cells - Policy and Regulatory Pathways for EV Ecosystem Development and Management
  • EV Charging Infrastructure – Policy and Regulatory Pathways for EV Ecosystem Development and Management
  • Power Electronics for EV
  • AI for Electric Vehicles
  • Hydrogen Production and Types of Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Outcome:

  • Enhanced Technical Knowledge: Participants gained a comprehensive understanding of electric vehicle architecture, battery management systems, and hydrogen fuel cell technology.
  • Industry Exposure: Industrial visits to IACE, Gandhinagar, and GERMI provided practical insights into renewable energy integration and mobility research facilities.
  • Policy and Research Awareness: Faculty members became familiar with current government policies, future roadmaps, and research trends in sustainable transportation.
  • Curriculum Enrichment: The knowledge acquired will enable participants to integrate modern e-mobility and hydrogen energy concepts into teaching and laboratory practices.
  • Collaboration Opportunities: The program facilitated networking between faculty and industry experts, opening avenues for future research projects and academic-industry collaborations.

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