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

22 Years (Teaching)

Area of Interest

  • Process Control Engineering
  • Robust Control Engineering
  • Power Electronics
  • Autonomous System

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

  1. Raghavendra Sagar, Vinayambika S Bhat, C. R. Rajashekhar, “Electrochemical Performance of CuMn2O4 Spinel as a Sustainable Electrode Material Employed for High-Performance Supercapacitors on Stiff and Flexible Copper Current Collectors”, Bulletin of Materials Science, 2026
  2. Vinayambika S Bhat, Yong Wang, “Machine Learning-Enhanced Optimization of PI Controllers for Multivariable Distillation Columns”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing & Technology, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-025-17282-0
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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. 
  19. 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)
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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

  1. Hicham El Baz, Parag Jose C, Vinayambika S Bhat, Yong Wang “Towards Smarter Warehouse Layouts: Simulation-Driven Insights on Congestion and Forklift Flow Patterns” IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Systems for Pioneering Innovation in Robotics and Electric Mobility (INSPIRE) 20-21st November 2025, organized by Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering, Moodabidri. https://doi.org/10.1109/INSPIRE67328.2025.11300596
  2. Vinayambika S Bhat, Yong Wang, “Machine Learning-Enhanced Optimization of PI Controllers for Multivariable Distillation Columns”, 34th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing (FAIM 2025), held from June 21 to 24, 2025, in New York City, NY, USA, organized by School of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering, Binghamton University, The State University of New York (SUNY).
  3. M. Ramalingam, N. I. Avinash,  Vinayambika S Bhat, Deepthi Shetty, Deepthi Kotian “TinyML-powered pothole detection on edge devices: Optimizing speed, memory, and accuracy”, Presented in First International Conference on Computer Vision, Communication System and Computational Intelligence (CVCNCE-2025), May 2025. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781003724988-19/tinyml-powered-pothole-detection-edge-devices-optimizing-speed-memory-accuracy-ramalingam-avinash-bhat-vinayambika-deepthi-shetty-deepthi-kotian
  4. Mohammed Al-Mahmodi, Hanan M Mansy, Yong Wang, Vinayambika S Bhat, Frederic Heliodore, Timothy R Collins, “Analysis of Stationary Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System Accidents: Causes, Patterns, and Insights”, Proceedings of IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025, 31st May – 3rd June 2025, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.https://iise.secure-platform.com/ annual/solicitations/102003/ sessiongallery/ schedule/ items/94349/application/6307
  5. Deepthi Shetty, Jayalakshmi N S, Vinay Kumar Jadoun, Vinayambika S Bhat, “Comparative Analysis of DC Fast Charging Techniques for Lithium-Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicle Applications”, IEEE 5th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Future Electric Transportation (SEFET), 9-12 July 2025, Centre for Energy & Environment, MNIT Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA, DOI:5935/jetia.v11i52.1536
  6. Shreerama P R, Vinayambika S Bhat, “Performance Analysis of Filtering Techniques for Position Tracking in Autonomous Systems” IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Systems for Pioneering Innovation in Robotics and Electric Mobility (INSPIRE) 20-21st November 2025, organized by Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering, Moodabidri. https://doi.org/10.1109/INSPIRE67328.2025.11300650
  7. Kavana P, Ramya R Poojary, Sandeep Rajkumar Mandal, Divya M R, Vinayambika S Bhat, Sahana Girish Kundar, “Design and Implementation of an Autonomous Trash Handling System using LiDAR-based SLAM” IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Communication Systems (CICCS – 2025) held on 18 – 20th September 2025 at JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11280020/
  8. Akhil M B, Kishore M C, Sayed Saifullah, Aniruddha, Vinayambika S Bhat, Sahana Girish Kundar, “Autonomous Agri-rover for Plantation using Virtual Grid Method” IEEE 7th International Conference on Computing, Communication and Automation (ICCCA), held on 28-30 November 2025 at Galgotia University, Greter Noida, India. DOI: 10.1109/ICCCA66364.2025.11325593
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. 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.
  44. 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
  45. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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. 
  5. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Global Interaction

  1.  Visited Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, Department of System Science and Industrial Engineering, Binghamton University, State University of New York, USA, October-November 2023 for Academic and Research Collaboration.
  2. On invitation Visited Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, Department of System Science and Industrial Engineering, Binghamton University, State University of New York, USA, November-December 2024 to carryout research in Autonomous System Domain.
  3. Visited Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, Department of System Science and Industrial Engineering, Binghamton University, State University of New York, USA, June 2025 during 34th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing (FAIM 2025), held from June 21 to 24, 2025, in New York City, NY, USA, organized by School of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering, Binghamton University, The State University of New York.

Invited Talk

  1. Webinar on: “Optimization of PID Controller Parameters using Taguchi’s Robust Engineering Approach” Fifth International Webinar on Recent Trends in Statistical Theory and Applications – 2021 (WSTA – 2021) organized by Indian Society for Probability and Statistics (ISPS), Kerala Statistical Association (KSA) and the Department of Statistics, University of Kerala, Trivandrum during June 29 – July 02,
  2. Technical Invited Talk on: “Application of Statistical Technique for Robust Control Engineering” in Fourth International Conference on Statistics for Twenty First Century-2018 [ICSTC-2018] Organized by Department of Statistics, University of Kerala Supported by American Statistical Association during 13-15th December 2018.

Awards

  1. First Rank with Gold Medal in Tech in Micro-electronics & Control Systems.
  2. Academic Appreciation Prize from NMAMIT, Nitte, for securing highest marks in Micro-electronics & Control Systems.
  3. Received certificate of PRAISE (Publication and Research Award Incentive for Students to Excel) from Manipal University for the year 2016-17 and 2017-18.
  4. Received Best Paper Award in IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Communication Systems (CICCS – 2025) held on 18 – 20th September 2025 at JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati.
  5. Received Best Paper Award in International Conference Intelligent Systems in Computing and Communication (ISCCom-2023), organized by MITE, Moodabidri, 8th and 9th December 2024
  6. Received Best Paper Award in the Global Conference on Advanced Smart and Sustainable Technologies in Engineering (GCASSTE-2020), organized by MITE, Moodabidri, Jan 30-31, 2020.
  7. Received Best Paper Award in the 2nd International Conference on Frontiers in Automobile and Mechanical Engineering (FAME), during 7th-9th July 2016, Organized by Sathyabama University, Chennai.
  8. Received Best Paper Award in the IEEE International Conference on Circuits Power and Computing Technologies (ICCPCT), during 20th and 21st April 2017, Organized by at Baselios Mathews II College of Engineering, Kollam, Kerala.
  9. Received Best Paper Award in the International Conference on Intelligent Computing, Instrumentation and Control Technologies (ICICICT), during 6th-7th July 2017, Organized by Vimal Jyothi Engineering College, Kannur, Kerala.
  10. Received Best Paper Award in the International Conference on Power, Energy and Mechanical Engineering (ICPEME), during18th-20th June 2016, Organized by Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
  11. Received Best Paper Award in the International Conference on Information and Communication and Communication Engineering (ICICE), during 19th-20th September 2016, Organized by International Scientific Research and Experimental Development, Chicago, USA.