Institution Name: National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Kerala
Event Type: Conference
Conference Name: 12th National Power Electronics Conference (NPEC 2025)
Conference Start Date: 14-12-2025
Conference End Date: 16-12-2025
Conference Organizing Department: Department of Electrical Engineering
About Conference:
The National Power Electronics Conference (NPEC 2025) is a biennial conference of Power Electronics forum in India. The conference focuses on dissemination of the potential research findings in Industries and Academia. The NPEC was first organized at IIT Bombay in 2003 and subsequently in IIT Kharagpur (2005), IISc Bangalore (2007), IIT Roorkee (2010), IIEST Shipur (2011), IIT Kanpur (2013), IIT Bombay (2015), College of Engineering, Pune (2017), National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (2019), IIT Bhubaneswar (2021) and Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (2023) to enhance the interaction of the peers in the field of Power Electronics.
The 11th edition of this prestigious conference (NPEC 2025) is to be held at National Institute of Technology Calicut during 14-16 December 2025. It would be a proud moment for NIT Calicut to organize this conference which will be a formal get-together for the power electronics community. It features extensive exposition on Power Electronics through (1) Plenary talks, (2) Panel discussions, (3) Tutorials and (4) Paper Presentations.
This NPEC 2025 will be a launch pad for many researchers to exhibit the influence of Power Electronics on various applications viz. industry, domestic, commercial, mobility and electric utility systems. Technical sessions by industrial experts will bring out the recent challenges faced in industry which will provide an opportunity for inspirational minds to solve them. This will lead to a sturdy power electronic community comprising of academicians, research scholars and industry professionals. The development of new circuits and tools for the power electronic systems will also be an outcome of this conference.
Call for Papers:
Original, unpublished research contributions are invited from academia and industry. Papers must be in IEEE format (max 6 pages) with experimental validation of theoretical models, covering any of the following technical tracks:
1. Power Converter Topologies and Devices
- Power Devices, Components & Magnetic Materials
- Modelling, Control & Stability
- Gate Drivers, EMI/EMC & Protection
- Advanced Topologies
- Efficiency & Reliability
- Fault-Tolerant Converters
- AI/ML Applications in Power Converters
2. Electric Mobility and Transportation
- Power Electronics for EVs/HEVs
- Vehicle Power Circuits & Systems
- Charging Systems & Standards
- Wireless Power Transfer (WPT): Small to Long Range
3. Power Flow Control and Power Quality
- Modelling & Control
- Grid Integration & System Dynamics
- FACTS Devices
- Power Quality Conditioners
- HVDC Converters & Control
4. Power Electronics for Renewable Energy
- Distributed Energy Systems
- Wind, Solar PV, Fuel Cells
- Grid Integration & Policy
- Bidirectional Converters
- Solid-State Transformers
- Microgrids & Hybrid Grids
5. Energy Storage Systems
- Integration with Solar/Wind Systems
- Batteries, Supercapacitors, Flywheels
- Energy Management Systems
- Hydrogen & Biomass-Based Systems
6. Electrical Machines, Drives, and Control
- Advanced Control of Drives
- Design & Condition Monitoring
- AC/DC/BLDC/Reluctance Machine Drives
- Actuators & Automation for Power Converters
Pre-Submission Form: Click here
Paper Submission Portal: Click here
Publication & Recognition:
All accepted and presented papers will be submitted to IEEE Xplore Digital Library. Outstanding papers (~20%) will be considered for further review in IEEE IAS Transactions or IEEE Industry Applications Magazine.
Registration Fee:
| Category | Early Bird Registration Fee | Registration Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Delegates / Foreign Delegates (INR) | Indian Delegates / Foreign Delegates (INR) | |
| IEEE Member (full registration) | 10,000 | 12,000 |
| IEEE Non-Member (full registration) | 12,500 | 15,000 |
| IEEE Student Member | 6,000 | 7,000 |
| IEEE Non-Member Student | 7,500 | 8,500 |
| Accompanying Person (No access to any technical activities) | 6,000 | 7,000 |
Important Notes
- Based on availability, student participants may get hostel accommodation for 4 days (13-12-2025 to 17-12-2025) on charge basis. More details will be provided on the conference website.
- Each full registration is valid for one paper. An additional paper can be included for INR 4000 extra.
- IEEE PELS/IAS/IES members will get a 5% additional discount.
- Student registrations are NOT valid for inclusion of papers in the conference proceedings.
- Any registration includes access to all conference activities, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and coffee breaks.
- Registration fees are non-refundable.
- An 18% GST will be added to each registration fee. Additional transaction fees may apply.
- The maximum number of pages in a paper is limited to 6.
- For any queries, contact kumaravel_s@nitc.ac.in.
- Kindly do spot registration at NIT Calicut if planning to attend NPEC 2025.
Important Dates:
- Paper Submission Opens: February 15, 2025
- Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: September 30, 2025
- Camera-Ready Submission: October 31, 2025
Contact person:
Dr. KUMARAVEL S
Organizing Chair, NPEC 2025
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering
National Institute of Technology Calicut
Calicut- 673601
Email: kumaravel_s@nitc.ac.in
Conference Website: Click here
Institution Website: https://nitc.ac.in/
Institution Address:
National Institute of Technology Calicut,
NIT Campus P.O 673 601,
Kozhikode, India.
About Institution:
National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) is one of India’s 31 institutions of national importance, established under the National Institute of Technology Act, 2007, and fully funded by the Government of India. Originally founded in 1961 as a Regional Engineering College (REC), it was rebranded as an NIT in 2002 with a focus on higher technical education and research in Engineering, Science, Technology, and Management. Located amidst the picturesque Western Ghats in Kerala, NITC spans 120 hectares along the Calicut-Mukkam road, approximately 22 km from Calicut city. The region, historically significant as the entry point of Vasco da Gama to India, is known for its serene landscapes, backwaters, and vibrant local culture. As a fully residential institution, NITC provides state-of-the-art infrastructure, including academic buildings, research labs, hostels, and faculty residences. The Institute offers 11 undergraduate (UG) and 29 postgraduate (PG) programs, including an MBA, along with robust doctoral research programs that have seen remarkable growth in research publications and patents. With proactive collaborations across academia, research organizations, and industries, NITC plays a pivotal role in technological advancement and regional development. Ranked 23rd among technical institutions and 3rd in architecture in 2020, the Institute continues its pursuit of excellence, aiming for global recognition through innovation and academic leadership. NITC acknowledges the Government of India, Ministry of Education, Kerala State Government, alumni, and industry partners for their continued support in its mission to drive impactful education and research.
About Department:
Established in 1961, the Department of Electrical Engineering of the National Institute of Technology Calicut offers programmes leading to Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree as well as Ph.D. The four year undergraduate programme leads to the Bachelor of Technology(B.Tech) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Specializations for the Master’s level programmes are (i) Instrumentation & Control Systems (ii) Power Systems (iii) Power Electronics (iv)Industrial Power and Automation and (v) High Voltage Engineering and (vi) Electric Vehicle Engineering. These programmes are of two year duration and lead to the degree of Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Electrical Engineering with respective specializations specifically mentioned in the degree certificate. The research programme in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems and other related areas leads to the Ph.D. Degree awarded by the Institute. In addition to these regular programmes, this department is also actively involved in conducting faculty development programmes, job-oriented short-term training programmes, continuing education programmes for engineering professionals and academic faculty. The six major research groups in the department are the Power & Energy Systems, Industrial Power and Automation, Electric Machines & Power Electronics, Control System and Instrumentation, High Voltage Engg and 6. Biomedical and Signal Processing. These groups also promote interdisciplinary research that are in the domain of the faculty expertise. The laboratories and research facilities in the Department are well maintained and regularly updated. Members of the faculty are actively involved in sponsored research and consultancy works. The R&D projects undertaken in the past were sponsored by the various agencies like the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) Government of India, the Department of Science &Technology (DST) Government of India, All India Council for Technical Education, Government of India and the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, Government of Kerala. A number of projects are in progress. Rupees ten million worth modernization work sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India to strengthen the research facilities in the area of Power & Energy Systems is nearing completion.
