Researchers, scientists, and engineers from all around the world gathered at Mahindra University for the Second International Conference on Cyber-Physical Systems, Power Electronics, and Electric Vehicles (ICPEEV 2024). The conference provided a forum for sharing creative ideas, exchanging perspectives, and talking about the most recent advancements in the field of study. 
A wide range of topics were discussed during the three days of the ICPEEV 2024, such as power converters, battery management systems, grid integration, and new developments in electric vehicle (EV) technology.
In line with the changing demands of business and academia, the speakers covered subjects including computational intelligence, cyber-physical systems (CPS), the Internet of Things (IoT), and sustainable energy systems were key highlights of ICPEEV 2024.
During the conference, researchers from around the world showcased their work in 63 technical papers. Industry leaders and academicians delivered four keynotes. Ramana Reddy A. V., who is a Senior Engineer at MathWorks, shared his insights on Model-Based Design for Automotive Systems using Matrix Laboratory (MATLAB) and Simulink. Sai Teja Cherla, Field Application Engineer at OPAL-RT Technologies, spoke on EVSE Charging and Smart Grid Security.
Srinivas Katkoori, a professor of Computer Engineering at University of South Florida, discussed Algorithms for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles. Srikrishna N. H., Principal Engineer at Tektronix, presented the convergence of power electronics, CPS, EV and quantum technologies.
Chief Guest Sukumar Mishra, Director at IIT Dhanbad, applauded the conference as a crucial platform for exchanging ideas and advancing research. He said, “I believe that through collaboration and innovation, we can address the challenges of energy efficiency and sustainability, laying the foundation for a cleaner, more reliable energy future. Let us work together to push the boundaries of science and technology, ensuring that the solutions we develop today will shape a better tomorrow”.
The conference was launched in the presence of Dr. Yajulu Medury, Vice Chancellor, Mahindra University who laid out the plans for the University’s goal of becoming country’s intellectual capital by nurturing both critical thinking and creativity. He noted that “fostering innovation and collaboration” in the field of research and development is at the core of what Mahindra University stands for.
Prof Ram Vemuri, HoD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mahindra University highlighted the University’s unwavering commitment to academic success. “Our mission is to contribute to technological advancements in cutting-edge fields like power electronics and electric vehicles. The event is a testament to this commitment, and the university looks forward to making ICPEEV an annual conference at a global level”, he added.
