Dr. Vinayambika S Bhat

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Dr. Vinayambika S Bhat

Position: Professor, HOD & Dean( Quality Assurance)
Phone: 9902335771
Email: hodece@mite.ac.in

Educational Qualifications

B.E- Electrical and Electronics Engineering

M.Tech- Micro Electronics and Control Systems

Ph.D- Robust Control Engineering 

Experience

20 Years (Teaching)

Area of Interest

  • Process Control Engineering
  • Robust Control Engineering
  • Power Electronics

Professional Membership

  • Life Member of ISTE: LM 117756
  • IEEE Member: 93010679 (IEEE Senior Member)
  • Member of Board of Studies (ECE / TCE) – VTU, Belagavi (2025-2028)

Orcid ID           

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6142-7185

Publons ID         

https://publons.com/researcher/AAS-6000-2021/

 Scopus ID           

http://www.scopus.com/inward/authorDetails.url?authorID=57189005686&partnerID=MN8TOARS

Google Scholar ID           

https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=MGgDUA4AAAAJ&hl=en

Vidwan ID          

249378

Subjects Handled

  • Basic Electrical Engineering
  • Basic Electronics Engineering
  • Network Theory
  • Logic Design
  • Power Electronics
  • Hardware Description Language Control Systems
  • Artificial Neural Networks
  • Microelectronics
  • Operational Amplifiers & Linear ICs
  • Advanced Control Systems
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Electromagnetic Waves etc.

Workshops / FDPs / SDPs / STTPs Attended/Conducted:

26

Conference / Journal Publications :

International Journals

  • Vinayambika S Bhat, Yong Wang, “Revisiting the Control Systems of Autonomous Vehicles in the Agricultural Sector: A Systematic Literature Review”, Vol. 13, pp. 54686 – 54721, 2025.
  • Vinayambika S Bhat, Shreeranga Bhat, Indiran Thirunavukkarasu, S. Shanmuga Priya, E. V. Gijo, Jiju Antony, Matthew Pepper and S. Tom Foster, “Managing quality by design for sustainable performance in the process industry”, Quality Management Journal, Vol. 32, No. 1, 2025.
  • Shreeranga Bhat, E V Gijo, Vinayambika S Bhat, “Benchmarking the best practices of Lean Six Sigma in aerospace industry in India: a longitudinal multiple case analysis and roadmap for deployment”, Benchmarking: An International Journal, 2025.
  • Aston Sam D’Silva, M P Eldho, K Lekha, J Anushree, Vinayambika S Bhat, Raghavendra Sagar, “Prelithiation of electrodes in lithium-ion capacitors: A review”, Mechanical Engineering Advances, Vol. 2, No. 2, 2024.
  • Vinayambika S Bhat, Rumana Ali, M Abhishek Deekshith, M P Manoj, N Prajwal, P Vamshi Krishna Deekshith, “A surveillance robot for real-time monitoring”, AIP Conference Proceedings, 2835, 020012, 2024.
  • Shama M P, Mohammed Shadab Ali, Pavankumar S Kalal, Meghashree G, Jayaprakash M C, Vinayambika S Bhat, “A Review on Development of an IoT Integrated Irrigation System for the Soil Health”, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Vol 10, No. 5, 2023.
  • Vinayambika S Bhat, Thirunavukkarasu Indiran, Shanmuga Priya Selvanathan and Shreeranga Bhat, “Designing multivariable PI controller with multi-response optimization for a pilot plant binary distillation column: a robust design approach”, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Emerald Publishing Limited, 1726-0531, 2023.
  • Vinayambika S. Bhat, Shreeranga Bhat, and Gijo E.V., “Simulation based Lean Six Sigma for Industry 4.0 – An Action Research in the Process Industry”, International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, vol. 38, no. 5, pp. 1215-1245, 2021.
  • Vinayambika S. Bhat, Shreeranga Bhat, Gijo E. V. (2021), “Simulation-based lean six sigma for Industry 4.0: an action research in the process industry”, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, Accepted for publication, DOI: 10.1108/IJQRM-05-2020-0167
  • Shreeranga Bhat, Gijo E. V., Anil M. Rego, and Vinayambika S Bhat, “Lean Six Sigma competitiveness for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME): an action research in the Indian context”, The TQM Journal, Vol. 33 No. 2, pp. 379-406, 2021.
  • Shreeranga Bhat, Rio D’Souza, E.S.M. Suresh, Sathyendra Bhat, Ragesh Raju, Vinayambika S. Bhat, “Dynamic classroom strategies to address learning diversity”, Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, 2021, 34 (Special Issue), pp. 694-702, 2021.
  • Poornesh M., Shreeranga Bhat, Rio D’Souza, E.S.M. Suresh, Vinayambika S. Bhat, “Comprehensive strategy to inculcate professional skills among first-year students: A collaborative learning approach, Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, 34 (Special Issue), pp. 599-606, 2021.
  • Vinayambika S. Bhat, Shreeranga Bhat, and Gijo E.V., “Application of Robust Engineering Approach for DC Motor Controller Design”, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, vol. 29, no. 7, pp. 11275-11282, 2020.
  • Rumana Ali and Vinayambika S Bhat, “Analysis of Buck Converter Circuit: A Comparative Study Based on Fuzzy Logic and Internal Model Control Techniques”, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, vol. 29, no. 7, pp. 11283-11291, 2020.
  • Vinayambika S. Bhat, K. P. Vishal Kumar, Akshitha G. Shettigar, Nikhitha and Nidhi Dayanand, “Comparative Study of Controllers for Speed Control of an Electric Vehicle”, AIP Conference Proceedings, 2236, 040013, 2020.
  • Rumana Ali, Vinayambika S. Bhat, Mohammed Arzoo, Aswanth M. V., Mohammed Zakariya and Rifad Pallikandy, “A Novel Technique for Production of Paint from the Diesel Exhaust Soot”, AIP Conference Proceedings, 2236, 040013, 2020.
  • Janani R, Vinayambika S. Bhat, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and V. I. George “Identifying the Stabilizing Regions of PI Controller based on Frequency Specifications for a Lab Scale Distillation Column”, International Journal of Digital Signals and Smart Systems, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 1-16, 2020. INDERSCIENCE Publishers. 
  • Rumana Ali and Vinayambika S Bhat, “Performance Analysis of Converter Circuit Transfer Function Model Using PID Control Algorithms” Advances in Communication, Signal Processing, VLSI, and Embedded Systems, Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Springer book series, pp. 25-38, 2019, ISBN 978-981-15-0626-0 (eBook)
  • Vinayambika S. Bhat, Akshitha G. Shettigar, Nikhitha, NidhiDayanand, and K. P. Vishal Kumar, “Analysis of PID Control Algorithms for Transfer Function Model of Electric Vehicle”, International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, vol. 8, no. 1S4, pp. 1022-1026, 2019, ISSN: 2277-3878
  • Vinayambika S. Bhat, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and S. ShanmugaPriya, “Design of Centralized Robust PI Controller for a Multivariable Process”, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, vol. 13, no. 5, pp. 1253-1273, 2018. ISSN: 1823-4690
  • Revathy Priyadharshini. K., S. Selva Kumar, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and Sheesha. C, Vinayambika S. Bhat, “Decentralized PI Control Design for a Pilot Plant Distillation System Using LMI Approach”, Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems, vol. 7, pp. 896-901, 2018. ISSN: 1943-023X
  • Santhosh Kumar P. L, S. Selva Kumar, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and Vinayambika S. Bhat, “Decentralized PI controller with Decoupler for the Distillation Column”, International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, vol. 118, no. 20, pp. 9-14, 2018. ISSN 1311-8080
  • Santhosh Kumar P. L, S. Selva Kumar, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and Vinayambika S. Bhat, “Experimental Validation of PI Controller Based on Pole Placement for a Batch Distillation Column,” International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, vol. 118, no. 9, pp. 413-419, 2018. ISSN 1311-8080
  • Santhosh Kumar P. L., S. Selva Kumar, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and Vinayambika S. Bhat, “Smith Predictor Based PI Controller Design for a Batch Distillation Column” International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, vol. 118, no. 22, pp. 1109-1115, 2018. ISSN 1311-8080
  • Vinayambika S. Bhat, I. Thirunavukkarasu, S. ShanmugaPriya, and Janani R, “Identifying the Stabilizing Region of PID Controller Using Polytopic Polynomial Approach for Pilot Plant Binary Distillation Column”, International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, vol. 118, no. 18, pp. 2229-2240, 2018. ISSN 1311-8080
  • Janani R., I. Thirunavukkarasu and Vinayambika S. Bhat, “Experimental Implementation of CDM based Two Mode Controller for an Interacting 2*2 Distillation Process”, International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, vol. 118, no. 18, pp. 2241-2251, 2018. ISSN 1311-8080
  • Vinayambika S. Bhat, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and S. ShanmugaPriya, “Design and Implementation of Decentralized PI Controller for Pilot Plant Binary Distillation Column” International Journal of ChemTech Research, vol.10, no.1 pp.  284-294, 2017. ISSN: 2455-9555
  • Vinayambika S. Bhat, S. ShanmugaPriya, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and R. Russell Rhinehart, “Local Transient Model of a Pilot Plant Distillation Response”, International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, vol. 114, no.11, pp.277-287, 2017. ISSN: 1311-8080.
  • Bharath K Udupa, I. Thirunavukkarasu, Dayananda Nayak, and Vinayambika S. Bhat, “Extended Predictive Controller for a First Order Process with Dead Time Model”, International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, vol. 114, no. 10, pp. 477-488, 2017. ISSN 1311-8080
  • SreeLathaChopparapu, V. I. George, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and Vinayambika S. Bhat, “Design and Simulation of Kalman Filter for the Estimation of Tray Temperatures in a Binary Distillation Column”, International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, vol. 114, no. 9, pp. 11-20, 2017. ISSN 1311-8080
  • Vinayambika S. Bhat, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and S. ShanmugaPriya, “An Experimental Study on Implementation of Centralized PI Control Techniques on Pilot Plant Binary Distillation Column”, International Journal of ChemTech Research, vol. 9, no.11 pp.  244-251, 2016. ISSN: 2455-9555
  • Vinayambika S. Bhat, S. ShanmugaPriya, and I. Thirunavukkarasu, “A Comparative Study on Control Techniques of Non-Square Matrix Distillation Column”, International Journal of Control Theory and Applications, vol.8, no.3, 2015. pp. 1129-1136. ISSN: 0974-5572
  • Arpitha N. S and Vinayambika S. Bhat, “Assessment and Attenuation of Essential Tremor of Hand using Vibration Sensor and Matlab Software”, International Journal of Engineering Research and Reviews”, vol. 2, no. 2, 2014. ISSN 2348-697X

 

International Conferences

  • Vinayambika S Bhat, Deepthi Shetty, Deepthi Kotian, “Digital Glamour: Exploring the Intersection of Facial Makeup and Augmented Reality” Part of the springer book series: Communications in Computer and Information Science, Vol. 2232, pp. 291-302, 2025.
  • P Sudheendra, Vinayambika S Bhat, “Intelligent Aircraft Antiskid Braking Systems – A Review”, Part of the springer book series: Communications in Computer and Information Science, Vol. 2231, pp. 188–206, 2025.
  • Rumana Ali, Vinayambika S Bhat, “A Comprehensive Review of Optimization Techniques for Automatic Voltage Regulator Controllers”, Part of the springer book series: Communications in Computer and Information Science, Vol. 2232, pp. 168-180, 2025.
  • Deepthi Kotian, Vinayambika S Bhat, Dhanush Poojary, V. Kavya, “Artificial Neural Networks Applied in the Detection of Breast Cancer” Part of the springer book series: Communications in Computer and Information Science, Vol. 2231, pp. 207-220, 2025.
  • M C Jayaprakash, Vinayambika S Bhat, M P Shama, “Development of an Soil Health Monitoring IoT Integrated System”, Part of the springer book series: Communications in Computer and Information Science, Vol. 2232, pp. 81-88, 2025.
  • Shreeranga Bhat, Vinayambika S Bhat, Gijo E V and Jiju Antony, “Streamlining the Accreditation Process: A Lean Thinking Approach”, presented in Sixth International Conference on Lean Six Sigma for Higher Education, 15th & 16th November 2022, at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
  • Published in the Proceedings of Sixth International Conference on Lean Six Sigma for Higher Education, Published by Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2022, ISBN 978-1-61249-867
  • Vinayambika S Bhat, Shreeranga Bhat, “A Smart Road Safety and Accident Alert System using GPS Technology” presented in International Conference on “Innovative and Sustainable Developments in Electrical and Electronics Engineering” in online mode, held on May 27-28, 2022, at Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, Indore in Technical Collaboration with Indian Institute of Engineers. Published in the Proceedings of International Conference on Innovative and Sustainable Developments in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 2022, ISBN: 978-93-90951-41-3, DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20047325.v1
        • Vinayambika S. Bhat, Shreeranga Bhat, and Gijo E.V., “Application of Robust Engineering Approach for DC Motor Controller Design”, Global Conference on Advanced Smart and Sustainable Technologies in Engineering (GCASSTE-2020), organized by MITE, Moodabidri, during Jan 30-31, 2020.
        • Shreeranga Bhat, Gijo E.V. and Vinayambika S. Bhat, “Production Enhancement and Sustainment through Lean Six Sigma Strategy”, Global Conference on Advanced Smart and Sustainable Technologies in Engineering (GCASSTE-2020), organized by MITE, Moodabidri, during Jan 30-31, 2020.
        • Rumana Ali and Vinayambika S Bhat, “Analysis of Buck Converter Circuit: A Comparative Study Based on Fuzzy Logic and Internal Model Control Techniques”, Global Conference on Advanced Smart and Sustainable Technologies in Engineering (GCASSTE-2020), organized by MITE, Moodabidri, during Jan 30-31, 2020.
        • Vinayambika S Bhat, Deepthi Shetty, Shreeganesha K V, Sneha Pai, Abhishek Bhat, P Arunagiri, “Facial Makeup Using Augmented Reality Virtual Try-on” presented in the Second International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Computational Electronics and Communication System (AICECS 2023), organized by Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal. This paper has been submitted to be published in IOP: Journal of Physics, a conference proceedings journal by the Institute of Physics, United Kingdom.
        • S Karthik Prakash, Aishwarya S B, Amin Pradvith, Vinayambika S Bhat, “Fire detection and pesticide spraying using drone”, International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Communication Engineering, Vol. 11, Issue 5, May 2022, pp. 911-918, ISSN (O) 2278-1021, ISSN (P) 2319-594 DOI: 10.17148/IJARCCE.2022.115198
        • Shreeganesha K V, Sneha Pai, Abhishek Bhat, P Arunagiri, Vinayambika S Bhat, “Case Study on Augmented Reality Virtual Try-On for Retail Evolution”, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), Volume 10, Issue 5, May 2022, pp. 85-91, ISSN: 2320-2882
        • S Karthik Prakash, Amin Pradvith, Aishwarya S. B., Vinayambika S Bhat, “Application of Drone in Fire Detection & Spraying Pesticides”, International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Volume 7, Issue 5, May 2022, pp. 1084-1088, ISSN: 2456-2165
        • Abhishek Deekshith M, Manoj M P, N Prajwal, VamshiKrishna Deekshith K P and Vinayambika S Bhat, “Surveillance Robot for Real Time Monitoring”, presented in international conference on Recent Advances in Modeling and Simulation Techniques in Engineering and Sciences [RAMSTES-2021] Organized by Multiscale Simulation Research Center (MSRC), with Departments of Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical Engineering at Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) India will be published in the AIP Proceedings.
        • Rumana Ali, Vinayambika S Bhat, Abhishek C M, Akash Joseph, Mohammed Arfadh and Akarsh Manoj, “Novel Approach to Harvest Energy from Salinity Gradient”, presented in 2021 IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics (2021 IEEE DISCOVER) organized by IEEE Mangalore Subsection in association with IEEE Bangalore Section at NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte, Karkala, 19-20 November 2021.
        • T Nishanka, Prajwal D, Nishmitha M, and Vinayambika S Bhat, “Real-time Flow Visualization using Projection Mapping Technique”, presented in Global Conference on Recent Developments in Computer and Communication Technologies (GC-RDCT 2021), AJ Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mangalore, Karnataka, India during 29 – 30, July 2021 published in the IOP: Materials Science and Engineering, a conference proceedings journal.
              • Vinayambika S. Bhat, K. P. Vishal Kumar, Akshitha G. Shettigar, Nikhitha and NidhiDayanand, “Comparative Study of Controllers for Speed Control of an Electric Vehicle”, International Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering (eTIME-2019), organized by SJEC, Vamanjoor, Mangaluru, during August 9-10, 2019.
              • Rumana Ali, Vinayambika S. Bhat, Mohammed Arzoo, Aswanth M. V., Mohammed Zakariya and RifadPallikandy, “A Novel Technique for Production of Paint from the Diesel Exhaust Soot “International Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering, organized by SJEC, Vamanjoor, Mangaluru, during August 9-10, 2019.
              • Rumana Ali and Vinayambika S Bhat, “Performance Analysis of Converter Circuit Transfer Function Model using PID Control Algorithms”, International Conference on VLSI, Signal Processing, Power Systems, Illumination and Control, Communication, and Embedded Systems (VSPICE-2019), organized by NMAMIT, Nitte, Udupi, during May 23-24, 2019.
              • Vinayambika S. Bhat, I. Thirunavukkarasu, Dayananda Nayak, and Bharath K Udupa “Extended Dynamics Matrix Controller for a Pilot Plant Binary Distillation Column-An Experimental Implementation” International Conference on Intelligent Machines 2019, Baba Farid Group of Institutions, Bathinda, India, March 15-16, 2019.
              • Janani R, Vinayambika S. Bhat, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and V. I. George, “Identifying the Stabilizing Regions of PI Controller based on Frequency Specifications for a Lab Scale Distillation Column” IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy, Electronics, and coMputing Systems (SEEMS), organised by I.T.S Engineering College, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, during 26th and 27th October 2018. BEST PAPER AWARD
              • Vinayambika. S. Bhat, I. Thirunavukkarasu, V. I. George, and Sreelatha C “Controller Design and Implementation for a Pilot Plant Binary Distillation Column” IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics (DISCOVER), Organized by IEEE Mangalore Sub-Section, held at Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering, Moodabidri, Karnataka, during 13th-14th August 2018.
              • Santhosh Kumar P. L, S. Selva Kumar, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and Vinayambika S. Bhat, “Experimental Validation of PI Controller Based on Pole Placement for a Batch Distillation Column”, 8th International Conference on Engineering and Advanced in Technology, Organized by Organization of Science and Innovative Engineering and Technology, Chennai, during 22nd and 23rd March 2018.
              • Santhosh Kumar P. L, S. Selva Kumar, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and Vinayambika S. Bhat, “Decentralized PI controller with Decoupler for the Distillation Column”, 4th International Conference on “Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation and Computer Communication” Organized by Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore, on 19th and 20th January 2018.
              • Vinayambika S. Bhat, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and Janani. R., “Design and Implementation of MSC based Multi-loop PID Controller for Pilot Plant Binary Distillation Column”, IEEE International Conference on Circuits Power and Computing Technologies (ICCPCT), Organized by at Baselios Mathews II College of Engineering, during 20th and 21st April 2017, Kollam, Kerala– BEST PAPER AWARD. Published in IEEE Xplore.
              • Vinayambika S. Bhat, I. Thirunavukkarasu, S. ShanmugaPriya and Shreesha C, “Predictive Control Algorithm based on Integral Action- Design and Implementation on a Conical Tank System”, 4th International Conference on Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering (ICPEME), Organized by University of Malaya, Malaysia, during 28th-30th November 2017, published in MATEC Web of Conferences-153, pp. 1-5.
              • Janani R, Vinayambika S. Bhat, I. Thirunavukkarasu, S. ShanmugaPriya, and V. I. George, “Design of Robust PI Controller with Loop Shaping for a Pilot Plant Binary Distillation Column”, International Conference on Intelligent Computing, Instrumentation and Control Technologies, (ICICICT), Organized by VimalJyothi Engineering College, Kannur, during   6th-7th July, Kannur, Kerala, 2017-BEST PAPER AWARD.
              • Janani R, Vinayambika S. Bhat, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and Shreesha C, “Multi-variable PI Controller based on Gain and Phase Margins for a Pilot Plant Binary Distillation Column”, Indian Chemical Engineering Congress CHEMCON, Organized by Haldia Institute of Technology, Kolkata, 27th-30th December 2017.
              • Janani R, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and Vinayambika S. Bhat, “Design of Centralized Robust PI Controller with Loop Shaping for a Non-square Matrix Distillation Column” 4th International Conference on Computational Methods in Engineering and Health Sciences (ICCMEHS), Organized by Manipal University, Manipal, during 19th-20th December 2017.
              • Janani R, Vinayambika S. Bhat, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and V. I. George, “Admissible set of PI Controllers based on Gain and Phase Margins for a Pilot Plant Binary Distillation Column”, 30th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers, Monish University, Malaysia, during 6th-7th December 2017.
              • Bharath K Udupa, Vinayambika S. Bhat, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and Dayananda Nayak, “Extended Dynamic Matrix Controller for a Pilot Plant Binary Distillation Column”, Indian Chemical Engineering Congress CHEMCON, Organized by Haldia Institute of Technology, Kolkata, during 27th-30th December 2017.
              • Vinayambika S. Bhat, S. ShanmugaPriya, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and R. Russell Rhinehart, “Local Transient Model of a Pilot Plant Distillation Response”, 2nd International Conference on Frontiers in Automobile and Mechanical Engineering (FAME), during 7th-9th July 2016, Organized by Sathyabama University, Chennai. BEST PAPER AWARD
              • Vinayambika S. Bhat, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and S. ShanmugaPriya, “Design of Unconstrained DMC to Improve the Distillate Product Purity of the Distillation Column” International Conference on Power, Energy and Mechanical Engineering (ICPEME), Organized by Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, during 18th-20th June 2016, published in MATEC Web of Conferences-77, pp.1-5, BEST PAPER AWARD DOI: 10.1051/matecconf/20167707008.
              • Vinayambika S. Bhat, S. ShanmugaPriya, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and ShreerangaBhat, “Design of Multi-Loop Controller for Minimization of Energy Consumption in the Distillation Column”, International Conference on Information and Communication and Communication Engineering (ICICE), Organized by International Scientific Research and Experimental Development, Chicago, USA, during 19th-20th September 2016. BEST PAPER AWARD
              • Majaz, Vinayambika S. Bhat, S. ShanmugaPriya, and I. Thirunavukkarasu, “Centralized Controller Tuning for MIMO Process with Time Delay”, 4th International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications, Palermo, Italy during 22nd-25th November 2015. Published in IEEE Xplore, pp. 659-664, 2015. DOI: 10.1109/ICRERA. 2015. 7418494) 

              National Conferences

              • Akshitha G. Shettigar, NidhiDayanand, K. P. Vishal Kumar, Vinayambika S. Bhat and Nikhitha, “Analysis of PID Control Algorithms for Transfer Function Model of Electric Vehicle”, National Conference on Emerging Trends in Science and Engineering (NCETSE-2019) organized by SMVITM, Bantakal, Udupi, during April 25-27, 2019.
              • Santhosh Kumar P. L., S. Selva Kumar, I. Thirunavukkarasu, and Vinayambika S. Bhat, “Smith Predictor Based PI Controller Design for a Batch Distillation Column” 7th National Conference on Emerging Trends in Electronics, Instrumentation, Automation and Control (ETEIAC), Organized by Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, on 16th March 2018.
              • Vinayambika S. Bhat, S. ShanmugaPriya, and I. Thirunavukkarasu, “A Comparative Study on Control Techniques of Non-Square Matrix Distillation Column”, BRNS- Sponsored XII Control Instrumentation System Conference (CISCON), Organized by Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, during 2nd- 4th November 2015.
              • Vinayambika S. Bhat, and I. Thirunavukkarasu, “Design of Robust Controller for Pure Integrating Process with Time Delay based on Sensitivity Function”, at the National Level Conference on Advances in Energy Conversion Technologies (AECT) Organized by Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, MIT Manipal, held during 23rd-24th January 2015. 
              • Vinayambika H, NarayanaIyer S., Thirunavukkarasu. I, and George. V. I, “An approach to design of controller for time delay system”, at the TEQIP sponsored National Level Conference for PG and PhD Scholars on Recent Trends in Emerging Technologies Organized by NMAMIT, Nitte, 2009

               

              Research Grants Received

              1. Received a research grant of Rs. 2,97,000/- from Vision Group on Science & Technology (VGST), Government of Karnataka through the scheme Research Grant for Scientist/Faculty Academic Year 2020-21.
              2. Received a grant of Rs. 75,000/- for student workshop on “Internet of Things – Constrained Application Protocol” from Karnataka Science and Technology Academy, Government of Karnataka (Sanctioned Date: 31st DEC 2021), Role: Coordinator.

              Patent details

              1. Patent Titled “A System and A Method for Classifying Gender and Emotion by Hierarchical Modelling” Application No. 2022/11445, Grant Date: 21/12/2022, Patent Authority: Register of Patents, Republic of South Africa.

              Funded Project Details

              • Project titled “A Power Supply Using Supercapacitor Storage Powered by Solar PV Cells” by final year students Adithi V Shetty, Adithya N Kateel, Akash N Salian, Harshitha B received grant from Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST), Government of Karnataka during the AY 2022-23 & Sanctioned amount Rs. 6000/- [Ref. No. 46S_BE_0823]. Received Best Project Award of the Year.
              • Project titled “Automatic headlamp control using microcontroller” by final year students Bhargava Krishna S K, Kavya S, Kavya G G, Abhishek received grant from Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST), Government of Karnataka during the AY 2019-20 & Sanctioned amount Rs. 5500/- [Ref. No. 43S_BE_1022].

              Certification Courses / Training by Industry:

              • Attended “Train the Trainer” Program on “Industrial Automation Technology” during the period 1st March to 11th May 2010, at VTU-BR Centre of Competence in Automation Technology, Mysore and achieved “Certificate of Achievement” in line with Bosch Rexorth Training Centre guidelines.
              • Undergone course on “Basic Concepts of Indracontrol L10/L20, Indradrive- MLD, VCP and TX-Micro” held during 26th – 30th July 2010, at MITE, Moodabidri. 3. Participated in the Advanced Industry Powered Faculty Immersion Program during 29th May – 03rd June, 2023, organised by L&T Edu Tech, Chennai.