Assistant Professor(OG)

Scopus ID: 56993535700

ORCID: 0000-0002-6886-5874

Google Scholar ID: ‪R. Senthil Kumar - ‪Google Scholar

LinkedIn: maxsaviofrancis 

Academic: 11 years

Industry: 3 years

• Power Electronics and Drives 

• Power Converters
• Non-linear Control Systems
• Electric Vehicles

• Lakshmana Perumal Pattathurani, Subhransu S. Dash, Rajat K. Dwibedi, Mani Devesh Raj, Raju Kannadasan, Max Savio, Mohammed H. Alsharif and James Hyungkwan Kim, “Harmonics Minimisation in Non-Linear Grid System Using an Intelligent Hysteresis Current Controller Operated from a Solar Powered ZETA Converter”, Sustainability (ISSN: ISSN: 2071-1050), vol. 14, no.12, pp. June 2022

• Max Savio, Sasikumar, “Harmonic Evaluation of Z-Source PWM Inverter for Wind Powered Industrial Drive Applications”, International Journal of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, ISSN: 2087-5886, Vol. 6, No. 1, March 2014, pp. 129-143.
• Max Savio, and M. Sasikumar, “Space Vector Control Scheme of Three Level ZSI Applied to Wind Energy Systems”, International Journal of Engineering, Transaction C: Aspects (ISSN: 1025-2495), vol. 25, no. 4, pp. 275-282, Dec 2012.
• Max Savio, F, Vasantharaj S and Sasikumar M, “A SVM Control Scheme for Impedance Source Inverter-Based Wind Driven SEIG Fed Motor Drives”, Journal of Electrical Engineering, Vol. 13, no. 2, March 2013. ISSN: 1582-4594.

• Max Savio, C. Rajesh Kumar, “Design of Indirect Matrix Converter for Single Input-Dual Output Applications.” International Journal of Management, Technology and Engineering, ISSN: 2249-7755 (DOI: 16.10089.IJMTE.2018.V8I12.17.2423), Vol.8 Issue XII, December 2018.
• Max Savio, K. Jayavelu and Dr. C. Rajesh Kumar, “A Solution to Harmonics Generation in Multi-Level Inverters using Carrier Based Phase Shift Pulse Width Modulation”, International Journal of Advanced Research in Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Vol.6, Issue 10, October 2017.
• Max Savio, “Speed Control of DC Drive using SEPIC Converter in Solar Power Application using Closed Loop Fuzzy Logic Controller (FLC)”, American Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Vol.4, No.3, 75-80. May 2016.
• Max Savio, Jayavelu, “Drive Applications of Fuzzy Logic Controller Interleaved Boost Converter for Maximum Power Point Tracking in Solar PV”, International Journal of Engineering Development and Research, Vol.4, Issue 4, Nov 2016.
• Jayavelu, Max Savio, “High Voltage Induced by Transmission Lines Due to Lightning _ Case Study”, International Journal of Engineering Development and Research, Vol.4, Issue 4, Nov 2016.
• Max Savio, “A fuzzy logic-based speed control of DC motor using single ended primary inductor converter (SEPIC)”, International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering Research, Vol. 4, Issue 5, Pg.922-930. April 2016.
• Max Savio, “Mathematical Modelling of SEPIC Converter with Continuous Conduction Mode (CCM) for Solar Maximum Power Tracking Application.” Asian Journal of Current Engineering & Maths. ISSN: 2277-4920 (DOI: 10.15520/ajcem.2015.vol4.iss6.36.pp78-82), Vol. 4.No. 5 December 2015.
• Max Savio, “Performance Investigation of Improved High Step-up MPPT using Fuzzy Logic Controller for BLDC Motor Drives” IOSR Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, ISSN:2278-1676 (DOI: 10.9790/1676-1052101108) Vol10, No.5 September 2015.
• Max Savio, Sasikumar Murugesan, “A high efficient fuzzy logic controlled maximum power point tracking (FLMPPT) in solar PV for brushless DC motor drives”, ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, ISSN: 1819-6608, Vol. 10, No. 4, March 2015. pp. 1756-1761.
• Max Savio, “A Predictive Solution to Unbalanced-Voltage Problem in Wind Turbine Using Four-leg indirect Matrix Converter”, International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology, ISSN: 2321-9653, Vol. 3, Issue 3, March 2015. pp. 190-195.
• Max Savio, “A Low Harmonic Drive System using ZSI for a Variable Speed Wind Turbine”, International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, ISSN: 2231-5381, Vol. 17, No. 7, November 2014, pp.315-320.
• Max Savio, C. Kamal, C. Rajesh Kumar, “Analysis of a Single Stage Three Level Converter for a Wind Driven Self Excited Induction Generator”, International Journal of Recent Trends in Engineering and Technology, ISSN: 2158-5563, Vol. 10, No. 2, January 2014, pp. 19-26.
• Max Savio, M. Sasikumar, “A Supervisory Predictive Control using Indirect Matrix Converter for a Variable Speed Wind Energy Conversion System”, International Refereed Journal of Engineering and Science, ISSN: 2319-183x, Vol.2, Issue 10, October 2013, pp. 39-47.
• Max Savio, R. Hemantha Kumar, M. Sasikumar, “Power Optimisation and Performance Evolution of High Step Up Solar PV System for DC Drives”, International Journal of Advanced Research in Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, ISSN: 2278 8875, Vol.2, Issue 10, October 2013, pp. 4620-4627. (Google Scholar).
• Sellakumar, M.Vijayakumar & F. Max Savio, “The Improvement of Power Factor In A Distribution System Using Hybrid Shunt Active Filter”, Wulfenia Journal, ISSN: 1561-882X, Vol. 20, no. 03, pp. 404-417, Mar 2013.
• Max Savio, S. Vasantharaj, M. Sasikumar, “Implementation of Stand-Alone Hybrid System using SVPWM for Impedance Source Inverter”, Wulfenia Journal, ISSN: 1561-882X, vol. 19, no. 11, pp. 404-417, Nov 2012. 

• Savio, F.M., Rajan, V.R., Arun Kumaran, B., Sekhar, C.S.A., “Performance analysis of an improved low harmonic indirect matrix converter for drive system in WECS”, 2nd IEEE National Conference on Emerging Trends in New and Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Management, 2015, pp. 214–220, 7088770.
• Marian, A.R., Savio, F.M, Anish, P.S. Sasikumar, M., “Performance characteristics of five level diode clamped multilevel inverter for induction motor drives” Proceedings - ICETEEEM 2012, International Conference on Emerging Trends in Electrical Engineering and Energy Management, 2012, pp. 350–354, 6494506
• Savio, F.M., Kumar, M.S, “An effective control technique for an Impedance Source Inverter based wind energy system”, Proceedings - ICETEEEM 2012, International Conference on Emerging Trends in Electrical Engineering and Energy Management, 2012, pp. 404–410, 6494480

• Online course on “Electric Vehicle and Mobility” organised by École des Ponts ParisTech and offered through Coursera (Oct 10, 2022)
• Online course on “Introduction to Battery Management System” organised by University of Colorado Boulder and University of Colorado System and offered through Coursera (Dec 31, 2022)

• An Intelligent temperature control and self-cleaning of solar PV system using rainwater harvesting - Submitted

• National level Intercollegiate Technical and Management Fest (DRESTEIN 2023)
• International Guest Lecture on “Real Time Applications of Protection and Switchgear and Switchgear and its Respective Job Opportunities”.

• Attended 5 days Faculty Development Program (FDP) on, “Issues, Opportunities and Challenges in Smart Grid”, organised by The Kavery Engineering College from 20.02.2024 to 24.02.2024
• Workshop on, “Generative Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity”, organised by Presidency University, Bangalore on 26.10.2023.
• Attended Webinar on, “Tools for Research Excellence”, organised by Presidency University, Bangalore on 10.10.2023.
• Attended 5 days Faculty Development Program (FDP) on, “Engineering Trends and Research Opportunities in Electrical Engineering”, organised by JIS College of Engineering, Nadia from 10.04.2023 to 14.04.2023.
• Attended 3 days Faculty Development Program (FDP) on, “How Teachers Can Make a Difference”, organised by Teachers Learning Center (TLC), Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai from 07.02.2023 to 09.02.2023. 
• Attended Faculty Development Program (FDP) on, “Industry 4.0”, IEEE India Council during 02.04.2022 and 03.04.2022.
• Attended Faculty Development Program (FDP) on, “Controller Design and Implementation for Renewable Power Generation Systems (Hydro, Wind, Solar System)” organised by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya from 07.03.2022 to 11.03.2022.
• Attended Faculty Development Program (FDP) on, “Recent Trends in eVehicles” organised by the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Krishnasamy College of Engineering and Technology, Cuddalore on 05.03.2022.
• Attended Short Term Training Program (STTP) on, “IP Awareness / Training Program” under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission on 29.01.2022
• International online webinar on “Mathematical Modelling and Its Applications” on 23ed Oct., 2021 conducted by Presidency University, Bangaluru.
• National Level webinar on, “How to Successfully Write a Journal Paper and Project Proposal”, on 18th June 2021 organised by DMI College of Engineering, Chennai.
• National Level Webinar on, “Artificial Intelligence Based Control of Power Electronic Converters”, from 2nd June 2021 to 4th June 2021 organised by Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore.
• One Week Online Training Programme on, “Industrial Automation” from 14th Dec., 2021 to 18th Dec., 2021 conducted by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai (Ministry of Education, Govt., of India).
• Three days International SPARC Workshop on, “Recent Trends in Biomedical Instrumentation and Assistive Technology” from 26th May 2021 to 28th may 2021 organized by the Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.
• Five days (ATAL) Faculty Development Program on, “Magnetic Levitation” from 20th Sept. 2021 to 24th Sept. 2021 conducted by Hindustan University, Chennai.

• Speaker for Webinar on, “Applications of MATLAB for basic Power Electronic Circuits”, organised by C. Abdul Hakeem College of Engineering and Technology on 28.10.2023.
• Workshop on MATLAB Modelling of Electric Vehicles at Saveetha Engineering College in 2022.
• Seminar on Find your Passion and Stay Motivated at DMI College of Engineering in 2022.
• Seminar on My Role As An Engineer at Rejolt Talks in 2021

• A Self – Seated Matrix Auditorium Chair - Published
• Spherical dome oscillating wave energy conversion device – Grant (Australia)
• Elephant Repellence System using Parallel Communication of laser and LDR system – Grant (India)
• Dust cleaning system using line follower logic with Arduino – Published

• IEI – Life Member
• ASR – Life Member
• IRED - Member