The M.E (Power Electronics and Drives) programme is one of the main specialization areas often preferred by students with electrical, electronics, instrumentation and other relevant background. This Programme is being offered at SPIHER, Chennai from 2005. This Programme caters to the needs of industries ranging from domestic appliance manufacturers to high end automation service providers. One of the key highlights of the M.E Programme being offered at SPIHER, Chennai is the research experience gained by the students .In EEE, there is growing awareness that the future training and education of electrical engineers in the industry needs to be in the area of highly efficient, industry-relevant skills formation, to enable frequent and rapid deployment of professional skills in new areas. As a step in this direction, the postgraduate programs in power electronics & drives is evolved.
Objectives & Scope : While undergoing the Programme, students will enrich their learning by
(i) doing project internships at reputed industries and being absorbed in the same industry
(ii) carrying out research works; the outcomes of which are published in conferences and journals,
(ii) listening to guest lectures, keynote addresses,
(iii) visiting to industries and participating in professional activities.